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Rick James, born James Ambrose Johnson in 1948 in Buffalo, NY, fled to Toronto to avoid the draft and formed the R&B band The Mynah Birds, where Neil Young briefly joined. After being jailed for draft evasion, James returned to music, developing a signature funk style with bands like The Great White Cane. In 1978, he signed with Motown's Gordy Records and released his hit debut Come And Get It!. He followed with successful albums like Bustin’ Out Of L Seven and Fire It Up. His 1981 album Street Songs marked his international breakthrough, featuring hits like “Give It To...

In 2024, Benson cemented his superstar status with the global hit Beautiful Things, which went 3× Platinum in the UK and became the most-streamed song worldwide with over 3.5 billion streams, earning the IFPI Global Single Award. His follow-up single Slow It Down also achieved Platinum status after 17 weeks in the UK top 20. Both tracks appear on his Gold-certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades.  Benson Boone American Heart Due 20th June 2025 is already a big year for Benson, with his Grammys performance boosting Beautiful Things back into the UK top 10 for a 19th week. His Coachella...

Get To Heaven (2015) is the third studio album by British art-rock band Everything Everything. Blending indie rock, electronic, and experimental pop, the album features complex rhythms, sharp lyrics, and dynamic vocals from frontman Jonathan Higgs. Standout tracks include "Distant Past," "Regret," and "No Reptiles." Thematically, it tackles political unrest, media influence, and societal anxiety, all wrapped in high-energy production. Widely praised by critics, the album cemented the band’s reputation as one of the most innovative acts of the 2010s.  Everything Everything Get To Heaven Due 4th July Get To Heaven (Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition) celebrates the modern alt-rock classic...

A deluxe edition of the classic 2004 album is being released on June 6, 2025. This expanded release features 13 fan-favorite tracks, including the hits "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," "The Ghost of You," and "You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison."  My Chemical Romance Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge Due 6th June The album has been fully remixed by Rich Costey and features brand new artwork. It includes four bonus tracks recorded for the BBC in 2005—three previously unreleased live versions of "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," and "The Ghost of You," plus...

The Making of Five Leaves Left is a collection that features unaccompanied demos, studio outtakes, and previously unheard songs. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Nick Drake’s debut album, Five Leaves Left, capturing the journey of how it came to be released on Island Records in 1969.  Nick Drake The Making Of Five Leaves Left Due 25th July This Nick Drake Estate-authorized 4 disc edition includes over 30 previously unheard outtakes across three discs, plus the original Five Leaves Left album produced by Joe Boyd. Mastered by John Wood, the set also features a 60-page book with...