Eric Clapton has announced that he will be releasing his new studio album, Meanwhile, from Bushbranch/Surfdog Records digitally on October 4. The physical release of the album will be available on CD and vinyl on January 24.

The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new song from his upcoming album, titled, “One Woman.”

The album, which consists of six brand new songs and eight previously released singles, features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago and Simon Climie.

Clapton announced his new album on Friday, hours before he kicks off his limited run of South American tour.

Meanwhile Tracklist:

1. Pompous Fool
2. Heart of a Child
3. Moon River with Jeff Beck
4. Sam Hall
5. Smile
6. Always On My Mind with Bradley Walker
7. One Woman
8. The Rebels with Van Morrison
9. The Call
10. How Could We Know with Judith Hill, Simon Climie, Daniel Santiago
11. This Has Gotta Stop with Van Morrison
12. Stand and Deliver with Van Morrison
13. You’ve Changed
14. Misfortune

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The Rolling Stones are set to release a special vinyl edition of Hackney Diamonds in commemoration of the 1st anniversary of the 2023 chart-topping album.

The 2 LP release features album singles “Angry,” “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” and “Mess It Up,” plus seven additional live recordings performed at the album’s live launch at Racket NYC in October 2023, including “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, as well as performances of “Shattered,” “Tumbling Dice,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”

The new edition will be available on December 6th via Universal Music Group.

Hackney Diamonds was Rolling Stones’ twenty-fourth studio album. It was released on October 20, 2023 on Polydor and was the first album of original material by the Rolling Stones since 2005’s A Bigger Bang and their first since the 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts, who contributed to some tracks in 2019.

Produced by Andrew Watt, it features guest contributions from Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.

Hackney Diamonds charted at No. 1 in 19 territories worldwide, selling over a million units since release. Lead single “Angry” was nominated for Best Rock Song at 2024 Grammy Awards.

The 2 LP release features exclusive blue splatter effect vinyl discs. A 24-page booklet includes photos from the performance by Kevin Mazur.

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BMG has announced a 50th-anniversary reissue of Living in the Material World, George Harrison’s highly praised second solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution.

The album, released in May 1973, resonated deeply with audiences and has become recognized amongst fans and critics alike as one of most poignant works of Harrison’s solo career.

Just five weeks after its release, both the LP and its single “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” held the top spots simultaneously on the U.S. albums and singles charts. Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a “pop classic”.

Overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, Living in the Material World has been completely remixed from the original tapes. Remixed by triple Grammy Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks, the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than before.

The first taste of the collection comes in the form of an acoustic version of “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Take 18).”

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Legendary rock band Styx are set to play The Grand Illusion in its entirety during their 2025 Las Vegas residency.

The band has announced a five-night residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

For the first time in their 50-plus career in Las Vegas, Styx will be performing 1977’s The Grand Illusion in its entirety along with the band’s classic hits. The shows will be held on January 24, 25, 29, 31 and February 1, 2025. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM.

Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, September 20, at 10 AM PT.

The Grand Illusion is Styx’s seventh studio album. It was recorded at Paragon Recording Studios in Chicago and was released on July 7, 1977, via A&M Records.

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Tears for Fears have announced their first ever live album, titled, Songs For A Nervous Planet.

Featuring 18 live songs and four new studio tracks, the album is scheduled for release on October 25.

Additionally, the English pop rock duo announced a new concert film. Recorded in the summer of 2023 at FirstBank Amphitheater at Graystone Quarry in Franklin, Tennessee, during their Tipping Point Tour Part II, Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film) will be released globally in theaters via Trafalgar Releasing on October 24 and October 26.

Tickets will go on sale on September 19.

“We decided to film the live show last year. I think a lot of people don’t know that we are a good live band, actually!” said Curt Smith, the co-lead vocalist, bassist and co-founding member of Tears for Fears. “They see a duo, and they think it’s going to be two people with a couple of keyboards and a bunch of backing tapes, and that’ll be it. Over the years, we’ve vastly improved since our heyday back in the Eighties.”

Roland Orzabal adds, “We’ve never released an official live album, so you could say this is an album forty years in the making.”

In support of the new album and concert film, Tears For Fears will play three nights live at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, beginning on October 30.

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