Elton John and Brandi Carlile have announced they will release a collaborative album Who Believes In Angels? on April 4th via Interscope Records.

The duo also released the album’s tracklist and shared the record’s title track and an accompanying video.

Elton, Brandi, Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt, and Elton’s longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin devised the concept for the album and wrote the entire album in just 20 days.

The album features top class musicians such as Chad Smith, Pino Palladino, and Josh Klinghoffer.

“This record was one of the toughest I’ve ever made, but it was also one of the greatest musical experiences of my life,” Elton says. “It has given me a place where I know I can move forward. Who Believes In Angels? feels like going into another era and I’m pushing the door open to come into the future. I have everything I’ve done behind me and it’s been brilliant, amazing. But this is the new start for me. As far as I’m concerned, this is the start of my career Mark two.”

“I’m still reeling from the fact that I got to do it,” Carlile adds. “I think all ships rise with Elton John’s standards for songwriting, and it was an incredibly challenging and inspiring environment to work in, everybody throwing in ideas, everybody listening to everybody else’s ideas. It felt like a family. The world is a wild place to live in right now. It’s hard to find peace and triumph. It’s a radical act to seek out joyful and euphoric happenings. And that is what this album represents to me.”

Who Believes In Angels? Tracklist:

“The Rose Of Laura Nyro”
“Little Richard’s Bible”
“Swing For The Fences”
“Never Too Late”
“You Without Me”
“Who Believes In Angels?”
“The River Man”
“A Little Light”
“Someone To Belong To”
“When This Old World Is Done With Me”

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Legendary rockers Foreigner’s remastered version of their classic “I Want To Know What Love Is” has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, marking the band’s entry into the streaming platform’s esteemed Billions Club.

The band has now joined an elite group of musicians like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, AC/DC, Elton John, Fleetwod Mac and The Eagles.

The achievement comes at a time when the rockers, who recently got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, are gearing up to celebrate their 50th anniversary next year.

“We’re truly honored to be included in Spotify’s Billions Club,” said Foreigner founder Mick Jones, who wrote “I Want To Know What Love Is.” “This achievement is a testament to the lasting power of ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ and the incredible support from our fans around the world. As we look ahead to our 50th anniversary, this is a reminder of how much our music has meant to so many people over the years.”

“I Want To Know What Love Is,” which arrived in 1984, climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned multiple platinum certifications. The 1999 remastered version is a big hit with both longtime fans and new listeners.

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Parlophone Records has announced that a special David Bowie limited double vinyl LP and CD, titled Ready, Set, Go! (Live, Riverside Studios’ 03), will be released on April 12 for Record Store Day.

Along with the announcement, a live version of “New Killer Star,” the opening song from the show, has been released.

On September 8, 2003, Bowie made history at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London, with the biggest ever live and interactive music satellite event the world had seen to that point. The special one-off live concert was beamed simultaneously to fans in 86 cinemas in 26 countries, and 14 screens in Paris alone.

Bowie and his band unveiled the first-ever live performance of his new album Reality, released a week later. Now, for the first time, the eleven-song main set, the Reality album in full, plus three previously unreleased tracks from the encore, will be available on double vinyl and single CD exclusively for Record Store Day 2025.

Ready, Set, Go! (Live, Riverside Studios’ 03) is produced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti.

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Def Leppard recently shared a cover of Ben E. King’s classic “Stand By Me” in support of the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.

The rock band’s version of the song is featured in the recently released film Bank Of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger.

All proceeds from the track will be donated to FireAid to assist in both short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

“Los Angeles & its surrounding area has always played a central role in Def Leppard’s career, from it being where some of us are based and it being our U.S. hub for rehearsals, to being the city where we played our first-ever American gig,” said Def Leppard lead vocalist Joe Elliott. “We feel blessed to be able to dedicate this song & give all the royalties to the amazing heroes in L.A. helping those affected by the fires. No better song.”

“For a time in the 80’s and 90’s, LA became my home from home. To see the devastation caused by the wildfires is heartbreaking,” added bass guitarist Rick Savage. “To everyone affected by the tragedy, our hearts go out to you all. May you find a way forward physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s hard to comprehend the incomprehensible but there’s a chance if we stand by each other.”

“I have a continued appreciation for the L.A. firefighters and all of the first responders,” ,” said drummer Rick Allen. “I know how important first responders are in states of emergency, especially given my history, which is why in addition to supporting FireAid through the release of ‘Stand By Me,’ the Raven Drum Foundation will be offering 5 signed guitars to benefit First Responders Resiliency Inc., offering free resiliency and trauma trainings for first responders and their families across California.”

“In times of devastation, standing together is more important than ever. As a resident of Southern California for 35 years, I’ve witnessed the impact of wildfires as they continue to ravage communities across California. Our cover of Ben E. King’s ‘Stand By Me’ is a tribute to resilience, unity, and hope. All proceeds from our version will go directly to wildfire victims, helping those who need it most. Let’s stand by each other and make a difference—because no one should face hardship alone,” said guitarist Phil Collen.

“Having spent most of my adult life living in L.A., it’s beyond heartbreaking to see the devastation wrought by the fires. I’m familiar with each and every neighborhood affected and know so many who have lost their homes and livelihoods. Our thoughts continue with them all as they begin to rebuild their lives and communities,” said Vivian Campbell.

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