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February 27, 2015

Frank Turner’s The Third Three Years Coming

As it’s been 10 years since his first solo gig and nine years since his first solo recording, it seems a fitting time to unveil the next installment of Frank Turner’s compilation of non-album rarities titled The Third Three Years. Being released on Tuesday, March 10 (digital) and Tuesday, April 14 (physical), The Third Three Years will be available in North America through Xtra Mile Recordings, Turner’s long-standing UK-based home. Pre-order through Xtra Mile Recordings is available HERE as well as through iTunes HERE. Kicking off with a studio version of live favorite “Somebody To Love” by Queen, Turner dips into a lively rambling trip around his beloved UK with EP track “Sweet Albion Blues,” strips back for a rousing yet level-headed take on the 2011 London riots on “Riot Song” (naturally) and reveals a hidden gem from the Tape Deck Heart demos, “Something of Freedom.”

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February 27, 2015

Brandon Flowers To Bring The Desired Effect

Brandon Flowers has confirmed he will release his new album, The Desired Effect, on May 19th, 2015 on Island Records. Almost five years since the release of his critically acclaimed solo debut, Flamingo, Flowers’ solo return follows a time of continued huge success with his band The Killers, who released the global chart-topping album Battle Born in 2012, as well as the greatest hits collection Direct Hits in 2013, selling out the likes of Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden while continuing to headline major festivals around the world. The release of The Desired Effect will be preceded by a smattering of club shows and select festival dates further into the spring, the first of which will happen at New York City’s Webster Hall on March 24th, 2015.

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February 27, 2015

Skrillex & Diplo Offer Jack Ü Project

Skrillex & Diplo shook the music world in 2014 with the announcement of their collaborative Jack Ü project and a monumental co-headline show at the legendary Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve. They first teased new music with their single “Take Ü There”, featuring vocals from explosive popstar Kiesza and a timely remix of the song with Missy Elliott marking her first big musical project after her Super Bowl XLIX appearance. Right this moment the two artists are half-way through their 24-hour marathon DJ set, livestreaming now at Jack Ü’s website: http://jackuofficial.com/

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February 27, 2015

APA Jazz Fellowship Awards Present Semi-Finals

On Friday, March 27, the American Pianists Association’s Jazz Fellowship Awards presented by REI Real Estate Services Semi-Finals presented by Barnes & Thornburg will take place at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN featuring each of the 5 Finalists over two sets. The five Finalists, in no particular order, are: Christian Sands, Zach Lapidus, Emmet Cohen, Kris Bowers, and Sullivan Fortner.

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