THE MAINE RELEASE ACOUSTIC/PIANO VERSION OF "STICKY" FEAT. SHAED

“Sticky” is the first single from The Maine’s upcoming eighth studio LP, XOXO: From Love And Anxiety In Real Time due out on July 9, 2021 via Photo Finish Records.

The acoustic version of “Sticky” offers a more intimate and gentle take on the song. In this stripped down performance lead singer John O’Callahan’s voice is heartfelt and compassionate and is beautifully complemented by SHAED singer Chelsea Lee’s powerful voice. This more raw version of “Sticky” turns the song into a thoughtful and graceful love song.



SAD SUMMER FESTIVAL TOUR DATES


Aug 6, 2021 HEART HEALTH PARK, SACRAMENTO, CA

Aug 7, 2021 CITY NATIONAL GROVE OUTDOORS, ANAHEIM, CA

Aug 20, 2021 THE ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER, ORLANDO, FL

Aug 21, 2021 THE MASQUERADE OUTDOORS, ATLANTA, GA

Aug 27, 2021 THE ROOFTOP AT PIER 17, NEW YORK, NY

Aug 28, 2021 MECU PAVILION, BALTIMORE, MD

Aug 31, 2021 EXPRESS LIVE! OUTDOOR, COLUMBUS, OH

Sep 3, 2021 STONE PONY SUMMER STAGE, ASBURY PARK, NJ

Sep 4, 2021 THE PALLADIUM (OUTDOORS), WORCESTER, MA

Sep 5, 2021 SKYLINE STAGE @ THE MANN, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Sep 7, 2021 STAGE AE OUTDOORS, PITTSBURGH, PA

Sep 10, 2021 THE RAVE/EAGLES BALLROOM, MILWAUKEE, WI

Sep 11, 2021 CROFOOT FESTIVAL GROUNDS, PONTIAC, MI

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Detroit's own WITHOUT END Releases New Single "SAVE YOU"
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Hard Rock/Metal band WITHOUT END released their new single "Save You" to all major platforms today. The single was produced by Nick Reitman.

“We chose Save You as the first single to be released because this song holds a special place with us and our past and we wanted to touch on the subject of depression because we feel it affects so many people around us on a day-to-day basis… and most of the time the struggle is internalized rather than reaching out for help” says the band's vocalist Alex Osip.

Arising from the city of Detroit, hard rock/metal quartet Without End erupted onto the scene captivating audiences with their high-energy performances, melodic riffs and shredding solos. Without End released their debut EP Revenge For The Fallen on Feb 1st, 2015. The EP was recorded at Metro 37 Recording Studio in Rochester Hills and mixed and mastered by Kevin Sharpe. "Cryout", the bands' first single garnered the band a lot of early attention. On July 16th, 2016 Without Endreleased their second EP entitled Creature Of Habit, which produced the bands second single "Creature of Habit" which again garnered them some early attention around Michigan. The record was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Reitman at Giza Studios in Chesterfield, MI. The band supported their second effort with shows alongside TraptSaliva, and Famous Last Words.

After a 2 year hiatus, on October 9th, 2020 the band released a music video for 2016 single "Creature Of Habit", which featured the bands new look and line up. The band has announced plans to tour in the near future and that they are working on new music set to come out sometime in 2021. The band currently consists of Alex Osip (vocals/guitar), Chris Silence (Sallans) (vocals/guitar), Steven Schuler (vocals/bass), and Stevie Bertetto (drums).

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GWAR’s “Disc With No Name” Out Now
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GWAR’s latest opus “Disc With No Name,” is out today on Pit Records. The band worked tirelessly on this acoustic masterpiece during last year’s “GWARantine,” and it is finally available for puny pathetic human ears.

Blóthar the Berserker says “When Sleazy P. Martini suggested we do something “unplugged” I was confused. It took me forever to get it plugged in the first place. Turns out he wanted us to record a few GWAR tunes, stripped down to chords, harmony and emotion. Now that I understand what’s going on, I’m thrilled with the project. I was finally able to release my inner Joni Mitchell. I swallowed her years ago, and she’s been living in my belly ever since.”

More breaking GWAR news; the band’s new Ragnarök Rye is available in stores today.

Stay tuned for more info from GWAR including updates on new music and fall touring plans.

“The Disc With No Name” Tracklisting:

Side A:

1. Fuck This Place (Acoustic)

2. Gonna Kill You (Acoustic)

Side B:

1. I’ll Be Your Monster (Acoustic)

2. The Road Behind (Acoustic)


GWAR Live:

9/18: Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest

11/13: Daytona, FL @ Welcome to Rockville

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GLASS ANIMALS RELEASE TOKYO DRIFTING (OLIVER MALCOLM REMIX)
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As parts of the US welcome the first heat wave of the summer, Glass Animals continue to make waves across the globe, having recently performed at the Billboard Music Awards (watch here), released the formidable ‘Space Ghost Coast To Coast’ featuring Bree Runway, collaborated with cult Peanut Butter brand Jackpot to raise money for Music Venues Trust, announced their upcoming Good Morning America Summer Concert Series performance on July 20th, hit #15 at Top 40 radio and today, the critically acclaimed British band drop the remix of ‘Tokyo Drifting’ with Oliver Malcolm.

Oliver Malcolm is the rising artist and producer who taught himself how to produce from the age of 12 – having worked with the likes of IDK, Aluna George, Joey Bada$$, Jay Rock, Masego, Tinashe and more. Glass Animal’s frontman Dave Bayley invited Oliver onto his inimitable ‘Cereal Bars’ series, having heard the remix by chance and realizing it deserved its own release. On ‘Cereal Bars’, Dave creates beats while his favourite up-and-coming artists write lyrics in the theme of sugary treats, previously starring BENEE and Easy Life’s Murray. The series has pulled in fans from across the globe and is a testament to Dave’s remarkable production talent.

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Sublime Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Iconic Self-Titled Album
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Southern California’s reggae-punk pioneers Sublime are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic self-titled album that spawned timeless hits like “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way.” Fans can expect numerous special releases, events and new merch to celebrate the 25th anniversary, including a virtual plaque ceremony to commemorate over 18 million in album consumption in the U.S. according to MRC, limited-edition AleSmith Sublime Mexican Lager cans, a graphic novel by Z2 Comics called SUBLIME: $5 At the Door, new music videos for “Garden Grove” and “Pawn Shop” and much more.

Plaques will be presented to commemorate over 18 million in album consumption in the U.S. according to MRC to Sublime members drummer Bud Gaugh, bassist Eric Wilson and vocalist Bradley Nowell, which will be accepted on his behalf by widow Troy DenDekker and son Jakob Nowell. The presentation will be available to stream on YouTube.

Sublime partnered with Z2 Comics to create SUBLIME: $5 AT THE DOOR, a graphic novel that will be released in standard soft and hardcover editions in comic shops and bookstores alike in June 2021. Featuring brand-new cover artwork by SUBLIME family members OPIE ORTIZ and DJ PRODUCT ©1969, a

special deluxe edition and highly limited super deluxe edition are available for preorder now exclusively through the Z2 website. Deluxe and super deluxe edition include a special first-time vinyl edition of the “Doin’ Time” EP, unavailable elsewhere, as well as exclusive prints, Lou-Dog toy and more!

AleSmith Brewing Company has released a batch of limited-edition cans of Sublime Mexican Lager featuring the new artwork from the band’s OG sun artist, Opie Ortiz that’s also featured on the cover of the graphic novel. Fans can get their hands on these limited-release 19.2oz. cans at the AleSmith Tasting Room and select retailers in California.

Official music videos for fan favorites “Garden Grove” and “Pawn Shop” to be released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sublime (Gasoline Alley/MCA/UMe) and can be viewed here: https://sublime.lnk.to/25thAnniversary. The “Garden Grove” video was shot as a “love letter” to the Long Beach lifestyle featuring the faces and places of LBC, showcasing all of the different people Sublime’s music brings together. The “Pawn Shop” video is animated in the style of psychedelic-surfer-punk-graffiti, inspired by late-night edgy animations with Sublime’s iconography morphing throughout.

Travis Barker will produce covers, remixes and collaborate with artists of all genres to reimagine various Sublime songs from the iconic self-titled album.

"We're not trying to write punk rock. We're not trying to write reggae. We're not trying to write ska," Sublime's Bradley Nowell told KROQ in 1995. "We're just trying to write a good song." They did exactly that—time and time again. "What I Got," "Santeria," "Wrong Way," and "Doin' Time" remain innovative staples from the '90s alternative boom. But they accomplished even more: In less than a decade within the national limelight, the laid-back Long Beach trio spawned an entire genre—fusing reggae grooves, punk grittiness, ska energy, back porch folk introspection, and hip-hop swagger. Decades after the tragic death of singer-songwriter Bradley Nowell, Sublime remain an institution: They've sold over 18 million albums to date; and their merchandise, emblazoned with the iconic sun logo, dominates sales at retailers including Target, Urban Outfitters and Spencer Gifts. Most importantly, the music remains timeless—a rite of passage for misfit listeners who refuse to color within the lines of conventional genre.

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CLEVER ANNOUNCES THE CALL ME NOBODY TOUR
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 Primed to pop off in venues across the country, critically acclaimed genre-breaking hitmaker CLEVER will embark on his first North American headline run the Call Me Nobody Tour this fall. Tickets go on sale this Friday May 28 at 9am local time. After he makes appearances at Lollapalooza on July 29 and Firefly Festival on September 26, the tour kicks off on October 22 in San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall, rolls through major markets coast-to-coast, and comes to a close at the world-famous Roxy in West Hollywood, CA on November 21.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below. 

CLEVER will be touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, CRAZY, available now via Posty Co./Republic Records. Listen to CRAZYHERE.

Be on the lookout for more from CLEVER soon.

Upon release last month, CRAZY instantly drew tastemaker praise. HotNewHipHop claimed, “Clever is finally emerging as one of the most exciting artists in a minute, showcasing range, versatility, and raw emotion in his music,” and Genius observed, “Clever is never lost in the shuffle, with his theatrical voice and battle rap-honed rhyming skills taking center stage.” Complex put it best, “As a debut album, CRAZY is tone-setting for Clever. Consisting of 13 songs, each track on the album sends a different message and showcases a different complexion of Clever’s skills.” To date, tracks from the album have already amassed nearly 100 million total streams and views.
 
He bulldozed the way for the record with the buzzing smash “Life’s A Mess II” [feat. Juice WRLD & Post Malone]. It has amassed 29 million-plus and counting Spotify streams in addition to garnering critical acclaim Beyond plugs from UPROXX and HotNewHipHopHYPEBEAST described it as “a heartbreaking, hard-hitting and hypnotic version.” Complex included it on “Best New Music This Week” and went on to call it “heartfelt.” Meanwhile, the early standout “Rolls Royce Umbrella” [feat. Chris Brown] has also posted up 3.2 million Spotify streams and counting.

TOUR DATES:

7/29     Chicago, IL                  Lollapalooza

9/26     Dover, DE                    Firefly Festival

10/22   San Francisco, CA       Great American Music Hall

10/24   Salt Lake City, UT        Complex

10/26   Denver, CO                  Bluebird Theatre

10/27   Omaha, NE                  Slowdown – Small Room

10/29   Minneapolis, MN          Fine Line

11/2     Columbus, OH             A&R Bar

11/7     New York, NY              Gramercy Theatre

11/8     Boston, MA                  The Sinclair

11/9     Washington, DC           Union Stage

11/12   Atlanta, GA                  The Masquerade

11/13   Birmingham, AL           Zydeco

11/14   Nashville, TN               High Watt

11/16   Houston, TX                 House of Blues (Bronze Peacock)

11/17   Dallas, TX                    House of Blues (Cambridge Room)

11/18   Lawrence, KS              Bottleneck

11/21   West Hollywood, CA    The Roxy

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Dim Release Emotional New Track "home is where you are"
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Atlanta's dim delivers an energetic and emotional pop-rock sound that feels like a sucker punch to your heart.

Featuring singer Matt Mulkey (Young Mountain, MOLEKEY, ex-Woe Is Me), drummer Ben Cato (ex-The Dangerous Summer), and guitarists Nick LowryCharlie Pinkard - dim have come together to be “the light into the dawn” during the confusion and chaos of this modern world.

The band's emotional new song "home is where you are" follows on the heels of their previous single "Start Over Again." and "Break You Down."

Mulkey says, “The music video is about the search, the questioning, what goes on when you lose someone close,” dim’s Matt Mulkey tells HollywoodLife. “Yet, when you stop to look around and take it all in, you see the signs they leave for you and notice them within the beauty of everything. Their love and your home, is right where you are – it’s never gone, it’s always there within you.”

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Kara Connolly Releases Enchanting Video for Alt-Pop Single “Something More”
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After dropping her debut independent album in 2019, LA-based singer-songwriter Kara Connolly is back withSomething Moreand something different—a dreamy, 90s flared alt-pop anthem. The official video for the track is streaming on SPIN Magazine today as their exclusive "Video of the Day".

Despite being a wholly independent, self-supported artist, singer-songwriter Kara Connolly ended 2019 nominated for two Hollywood Music in Media Awards (Best Independent Music Video and Best Message Song/Social Impact), on the first-round GRAMMY® ballot for “Best Pop Vocal” album, and ranked in industry insider Music Connection Magazine’s December issue as one of their Top 4 Unsigned Artists/New Music Critiques of the year. The publication wrote, “...when the artist’s voice is this good and her material is both eloquent and commercial, the results are unquestionably label-ready.” Kara had just released her very first record Life in Rear View to sold-out shows at LA hotspots such as The Hotel Cafe and Interscope’s The Peppermint Club, as well as rave reviews in tastemaker publications praising her “infectious,” “unabashedly addictive” and “honest” writing, “powerful” storytelling sensibilities, “gorgeous tone and vibrato,” “relatable” and “invitingly open-hearted” presence, creative visuals, and “empowering” perspective. Needless to say, her devoted supporters (or “Karakeets” as they have so proudly claimed their fandom) had a lot to tweet about.

Now, Kara is back with “Something More” and something different. Our first introduction into the latest world Kara has created, "Something More" is a 90s flared alt-pop anthem full of lush instrumentation, a soaring, feel-good chorus, introspective, yet imaginative lyrics, beautiful, layered vocals, and dreamy swells of effects-laden electric guitar, bringing us hope—for a better world and a brand new Kara Connolly record on the horizon.

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Our first introduction into the latest world Kara has created, "Something More," is full of lush instrumentation, a soaring, feel-good chorus, introspective, yet imaginative lyrics, beautiful, layered vocals, and dreamy swells of effects-laden electric guitar. Its accompanying music video drops us (and Kara) into an enchanting, vibrant, magical forest, complete with mystical visual effects.

Kara says, "I’m so excited to share my new music video for my song “Something More.” This video was a labor of love in the middle of a pandemic. The idea initially stemmed from the fact that we were all stuck inside for so long. Thinking on what was possible during this crazy time we decided that a solo video in an expansive forest was the way to go, not only in keeping with safety measures but also reflecting on the concept of the song itself. The lyrics are pretty introspective and imaginative so I wanted to take you into another world beyond these four walls, which could either be very literal as in the walls of your apartment or those of your own mind and thought patterns. Whether it’s interpreted as a dream, a psychedelic “trip,” or some magical transportation to another dimension, I wanted to explore the classic concept that the “Something More” I’ve been searching for was within me all along. I just had to wake up and remember my magic. I think that applies to all of us. I hope this video inspires you to remember your own magic and power. It’s easy to forget or overlook, but I promise you, it’s there.”

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MARSHMELLO AND JONAS BROTHERS RELEASE“LEAVE BEFORE YOU LOVE ME” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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NEW YORK, NY (May 24, 2021) – Award-winning global superstar Marshmello and GRAMMY® Award-nominated powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers release the official video for their new song “Leave Before You Love Me.”
 
Watch “Leave Before You Love Me” - HERE.
 
The release follows last night’s incredible Billboard Music Awards performance that saw the band close out the show, which was hosted by Nick Jonas, with a special medley including the new song with Marshmello and teased their upcoming song ‘Remember This.’
 
Watch the epic performance HERE.
 
“Leave Before You Love Me” arrives hot on the heels of the Jonas Brothers’ REMEMBER THIS Tour announcement. The 44-date summer tour kicks off August 20th in Las Vegas, NV with country star Kelsea Ballerini as support. REMEMBER THIS Tour presales begin today and public onsale this Thursday, May 27th HERE.
 
Marshmello, known for smash hits ‘Happier,’ ‘Silence’ and ‘Friends, releases his first NFT project, Welcome to the Melloverse!. The project is the first DiFi powered NFT drop featuring exclusive music and experiences – check it out HERE. The famously masked artist is also slated to headline this year’s UEFA Champions League final opening ceremony. He will deliver an epic virtual performance on Saturday May 29th that precedes one of the world’s most watched live sporting events. Be on the lookout for his next dance album later this year!

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Remember This Tour Dates:

August 20th Las Vegas, NV Park Theater

August 21st Las Vegas, NV Park Theater

August 25th Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 27th Mountain View, CA* Shoreline Amphitheatre

August 28th Wheatland, CA* Toyota Amphitheatre

August 30th Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre

September 1st Ridgefield, WA Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre

September 2nd Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre

September 3rd West Valley City, UT USANA Amphitheatre

September 5th Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre

September 7th Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis

September 8th Milwaukee, WI American Family Insurance Amphitheater / Summerfest

September 9th Noblesville, IN Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

September 11th Prior Lake, MN* Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (Mystic Lake)

September 12th Tinley Park, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Chicago

September 14th Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre

September 16th Nashville, TN TBA

September 17th Nashville, TN TBA

September 18th Atlanta, GA* Music Midtown

September 21st Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center

September 22nd Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center

September 24th Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium

September 25th Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Amphitheatre

September 26th Syracuse, NY St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheatre at Lakeview

September 28th Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center

September 29th Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre

October 1st Boston, MA Fenway Park

October 2nd Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

October 5th Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

October 6th Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake

October 7th Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion

October 9th Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre

October 10th Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live

October 12th Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion

October 13th Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

October 15th Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place

October 16th Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

October 17th West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

October 18th Pelham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

October 21st Rogers, AR Walmart Amp (Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion)

October 22nd Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion

October 23rd The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

October 26th Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion

October 27th Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

*Kelsea Ballerini not appearing on this date

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ENTER SHIKARI Debuts "{ The Dreamer's Hotel }" video... NYC show announced!


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NEW ALBUM
NOTHING IS TRUE & EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE 
RELEASED APRIL 17, 2020

NYC Show Announced for May 12th @ Mercury Lounge!
Tickets on-sale

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Following the announcement of their sixth album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible, released April 17, 2020ENTER SHIKARI have shared the video to first single "{ The Dreamer’s Hotel }" which was Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In the World on February 10th.
 
Watch "{ The Dreamers Hotel }" video here

"{ The Dreamer's Hotel }"
Link: https://youtu.be/hJOiQo2ulyw

"{ The Dreamers Hotel }" video was shot in Paris in February 2020 and directed by visual artist Polygon (Tame Impala, Bring Me The Horizon), who also directed Enter Shikari’s previous single "Stop The Clocks." 
 
"We took another wonderful trip to Paris once again to record a video with our friend Polygon. We built minimal hotel sets and used psychedelic analogue effects to create a space that reflects the hope but also the desolation of the song." (Rou Reynolds)
 
Today, the band also announced additional intimate live shows, in Moscow, Russia and New York City as part of their run of special album launch shows in April, which includes Hamburg, Germany and Paris, France, both selling out within hours of going on sale. Mercury Lounge (217 East Houston St., NYC) will be the location for their show on May 12th.

Tuesday, May 12th Mercury Lounge 217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 $25  TICKETS ON-SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 5th Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enter-shikari-tickets-98095856347

Tuesday, May 12th
Mercury Lounge

217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
$25

TICKETS ON-SALE
THURSDAY, MARCH 5th
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enter-shikari-tickets-98095856347

Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible is produced to dazzling effect by renowned frontman and visionary Rou Reynolds from a band at the peak of their creative output with a unique story, underlining their 13-year succession as a pioneering and uncompromising musical force. This is an album about possibility, the unnerving irony of endless possibility, the band asking themselves what they can achieve as the world questions “what is possible?”.

Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible is a lucid soundtrack for a new decade, with a poignant social commentary that expertly leads the listener from pure pop to scorching punk-rock fury, through four-to-the-floor beats and beautiful orchestral composition. "Waltzing Off The Face Of The Earth" (I. Crescendo) and (II. Plangevole) draws you into the madness of modern life, “you can’t trust your own eyes, and you only hear lies, our future’s been denied and there’s nowhere to hide now that nothing is true and everything is possible.” "Elegy For Extinction" is a classical gem recorded in Prague with the City Of Prague Symphony Orchestra and arranged by renowned film and television soundtrack composer George Fenton (Gandhi, Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Groundhog Day, My Name Is Joe), and the first single "{ The Dreamers Hotel }"  a lavishly produced anthem.
 
The last decade has seen Enter Shikari increase their stature year on year, a rare career story which has taken them to four Top 10 albums in the UK, millions of streams, huge sellout world tours (most recently in Russia and two American), as well as multiple awards: last year crowned Best British Band by Rocksound, with Best Album from Kerrang! for The Spark at 2018’s Awards.

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Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible
tracklist

1. The Great Unknown
2. Crossing The Rubicon
3. { The Dreamers Hotel }
4. Waltzing off the Face of the Earth (I. Crescendo)
5. modern living…
6. apocoholics anonymous (main theme in B minor)
7. the pressure’s on.
8. Reprise 3
9. T.I.N.A.
10. Elegy For Extinction
11. Marionettes (I. The Discovery of Strings)
12. Marionettes (II. The Ascent)
13. satellites * *
14. the king
15. Waltzing off the Face of the Earth (II. Piangevole)

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