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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac: 2025's Notable Reissues So Far
Bruce Springsteen. We're still in the throes of summer, but it's never too early to think about some of the archival music and reissues that have been released so far this year for the discerning music fan (And before the blink of an eye, it'll be the holiday gift-giving season). The first half of 2025 has seen some interesting offerings by several heavy hitters for both die-hard and casual fans, with more to come in the second half from the likes of David Bowie, Nick Drake and Genesis. Meanwhile, here's a rundown of releases currently available that mostly feature all the bells and whistles: remastered sound, attractive packaging, liner notes and, most importantly, previously unreleased tracks. Cover of 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii.' Pink Floyd Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII Predating 1973's The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd's performance at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy — featuring the classic lineup of David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright — has since become legend. More than five decades later, the film version of the concert was restored and digitally remastered in 4K. The release of a standalone live album, which includes performances of 'Echoes' and 'One of These Days," from this important moment in Floyd's history coincided with the film's re-release. Cover of 'Listen Like Thieves.' INXS Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) INXS' fifth studio, which came out in 1985, proved to be the Australian band's breakthrough release in the U.S., thanks to the Top 10 hit 'What You Need.' The record was a turning point because it marked the beginning of INXS' working relationship with producer Chris Thomas and yielded other beloved songs including the title cut, 'Shine Like It Does' and 'Kiss the Dirt. More importantly, Listen Like Thieves' mix of sleek dance rock and funk provided the template for the group's blockbuster Kick album two years later. This 40th anniversary 2-CD edition of Listen Like Thieves also features a brand new 2025 remix of the album, plus several B-sides, remixes and live recordings from that period. Cover of 'The Warner Reprise Years.' The B-52's The Warner Reprise Years The first eight records by the legendary Athens, Georgia, party band during their 13-year tenure with Warner Bros. and Reprise Records are finally collected in this 9-LP set. From their iconic 1979 self-titled debut album to 1992's Good Stuff (and including the Mesopotamia EP and the Party Mix compilation), the collection, which has been pressed on colored vinyl, is guaranteed to liven up any shindig. Cover of 'Gratest Hits.' Grateful Dead Gratest Hits Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the famed jam band's formation, the single-disc Gratest Hits — billed as the Grateful Dead's 'first real greatest hits' collection — strictly caters to the casual fan or first-timers who just want to hear the popular studio tracks. The new set delivers on that promise with the inclusion of classics like 'Casey Jones,' 'Truckin,'' 'Friend of the Devil,' 'Box of Rain' and 'Touch of Grey.' A more adventurous listener might opt for previous Dead compilations with deeper cuts and the extended live performances, but for the uninitiated, Gratest Hits is a fairly serviceable introduction. Cover of 'Fleetwood Mac: 1975 to 1987.' Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac 1975-1987 On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Fleetwood Mac's self-titled album — which marked the debut of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks in the lineup — a new box set collection features the five studio albums recorded by the band's most commercially successful and beloved configuration: Fleetwood Mac, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage and Tango in the Night. Cover of 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' Bruce Springsteen Tracks II: The Lost Albums Nearly 30 years after the release of Tracks, its long-awaited sequel has arrived, featuring seven previously unreleased albums by the Boss — from LA Garage Sessions '83 to Perfect World (1994-2011) — and containing a total of 83 tracks. 'The Lost Albums were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released,' Springsteen said in a press release. 'I've played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I'm glad you'll get a chance to finally hear them.' Like its 1998 predecessor, Tracks II represents the Holy Grail for the Boss' devoted following. Cover of 'Still Living in the Past.' Jethro Tull Still Living in the Past Jethro Tull's first-ever compilation, 1972's Living in the Past, arrived at a time when the British band led by Ian Anderson was riding high off the success of the Aqualung album. This collection of singles, album tracks and outtakes became a success in its own right, featuring classic Tull cuts as 'A Song for Jeffrey,' 'Christmas Song,' 'Teacher,' 'Sweet Dream' and 'The Witch's Promise.' This new 5-CD/Blu-Ray set version of the original record contains new remixes of the songs by Steven Wilson along with the band's 1970 concert performance at Carnegie Hall. Cover of 'The Journey Part 3.' The Kinks The Journey, Part 3 The third and final installment in the legendary British group's anthology series marking their 60th anniversary, The Journey covers the Kinks' latter output, particularly their tenure with RCA and Arista from 1977 to 1984. It was a productive period that resulted in a second wind of hits for the band, including 'Destroyer,' 'Better Days,' 'Come Dancing,' and '(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman.' The second disc of this compilation contains a previously unreleased 1993 Royal Albert Hall concert, showcasing the Kinks' classic songs and material from their then-most recent record Phobia. Cover of 'The Dream of the Blue Turtles.' Sting The Dream of the Blue Turtles (Expanded Edition) Released 40 years ago, The Dream of the Blue Turtles launched Police frontman Sting's successful solo career. Stylistically, the album marked a departure from his former band's New Wave sound and went for a more sophisticated jazz-pop sound. It was a hit thanks to the songs 'If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,' 'Russians, 'Love Is the Seventh Wave' and 'Fortress Around Your Heart.' Marking the anniversary milestone, the album has been reissued as a digital release and accompanied by a B-side, remixes and a non-album track. Packshot of 'A Love Supreme.' John Coltrane A Love Supreme The jazz legend's spiritual and sublime masterpiece turned 60 earlier this year. To celebrate that anniversary, Impulse! Records released a limited-run diamond-clear vinyl pressing of A Love Supreme, which is an absolute must for any music fan regardless of the occasion or format.
Calgary Herald
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
'Redemption story': Singer J.D. Fortune back on stage rocking INXS tunes
Article content 'Imagine winning the lottery and the next day someone says 'Do you want to go fishing?' And you're like 'Good idea, but maybe we can do it in Bermuda.' Your brain is not thinking right. So, yeah, I should have just said 'Let's just go fishing down the street.' Now I just fish down the street and if I get to play some gigs, that's great. I don't know how else to put it, but that's the redemption I'm talking about: Just being solid and grounded and focused on the task at hand.' Article content Fortune's strange fishing allegory is the only hint of regret he shows during this interview, for which he remains perpetually upbeat and energetic. He brings that energy to his performances as well, offering revved-up versions of INXS classics such as Devil Inside, Suicide Blonde, Never Tear Us Apart and New Sensation. Article content The singer, who was born in Mississauga, Ont. but grew up in Nova Scotia, has obviously told his story many times. In 2022, he gave a lengthy interview to Andy Greene in Rolling Stone as part of the magazine's King For A Day series that featured long-form conversations between the senior writer and vocalists who had the impossible job of replacing iconic singers in popular bands. Article content Article content Fortune covers it all: his pre-fame days living in his car, his surreal experiences on the series, the pressures of joining INXS, his drug use and recovery and eventual exit from the band. He had his taste of fame. It was more than a taste, actually, since he spent nearly a decade with the band. It allowed him more time in the spotlight than many others who achieved sudden but fleeting celebrity after reality-TV glory. Article content 'Fame is not important to me,' Fortune says. 'What's important is the integrity of music and keeping it going for generations. I couldn't give a (expletive) about fame, to be honest. I've been there, done that. This is a redemption story. I should have been this guy when I won the show because, let's face it, I was put into a whirlwind, man. I went from being an obscure, unknown name to being No. 1 in nine a song I co-wrote with arguably one of the biggest bands in rock 'n' roll history. So it was a whirlwind, man. I don't know how those people on American Idol or Canadian Idol dealt with their 15 minutes of fame, but I had eight years where I couldn't even go down to the hotel lobby. In all fairness. I'm now just dedicated to these songs and my original stuff that i'm incorporating into the set.' Article content Article content He plans on taking the show around the globe again, something his experience with INXS has prepared him for. These days, he works on his own music and for various charitable causes while living in Nova Scotia. Article content 'For the past five years, I've been concentrating on going to the gym every day at 5 a.m.,' he says. 'I start my day at 3:30 in the morning. The gym opens at 5 and I'm there at 5. I work out until 6:30, 7 o'clock every single day. Then I come home and start writing music, I start rehearsing and just getting the music together. That has been cathartic in a way that I can't even describe to you, my brother. It's been revisiting stuff but also discovering new stuff.'
Perth Now
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Why do Aussies live in denial about winter?
West Australians like to live in denial about a lot of things: the correct name for a halal snack pack, the belief you will be able to find two degrees of separation from anyone if only you ask what high school they went to, and the fact that not everyone could have possibly seen INXS/Pendulum/Tame Impala (pick your generation) before they were famous. But the thing we really bury our heads in the sand about is the widespread misconception that WA 'doesn't really have a winter'. 'Winter?' we ask smugly when travelling in colder climes. We say the word slowly as if we're not entirely sure of the pronunciation. 'Oh we're from Australia,' we say. 'Our winter is more like your summer.' But deep down, in our heart of hearts, we know: this is a lie. Australian winters are bloody freezing. Sure, the temperature may not drop to minus 20, and the daily highs hover around the late teens. But unlike in properly cold places, we don't accommodate for the freezing weather. Indoor heating? Just chuck an extra doona on! Proper jackets? Grab a flanno and some uggs. Winter? Barely knew 'er! Life with Leandro. Credit: Instagram But this seems to be the year we're being called out. Social media is filled with expats from colder climes exposing our folly that it doesn't really get cold Down Under. On Instagram a Swiss man with the handle @ posted a video of himself trying to warm up in front of an open kitchen oven. 'Apparently the coldest place in Australia is our bathroom,' Leandro wrote. 'When it's 8C outside it's 8C inside. Someone please tell Aussie builders how to insulate homes. Fellow expats DO YOU FEEL MEE?!?!' They did. The thousands of comments included insights such as: 'I am Mongolian living in Australia, in Mongolia even the kids toy houses have thicker walls than here.' And 'From Finland and omg, I don't think I have ever complained about the cold weather as much as while living here. It is so damn cold in the house.' One person simply wrote: 'I open the fridge to warm my kitchen.' As the Germans like to say, 'there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing'. Us Australians like to say 'there is no such thing as bad weather' as we settle down in the living room to watch Dancing With The Stars dressed like Scott of the Antarctic. Dutch lifestyle brand Stoov is on to us. They sent an email to a colleague last week spruiking their latest products — electric blankets, fancy hot-water bottles and the like. They seem to be aware Aussies can get a little defensive whenever someone points out it's not hot here all the time. 'Australians have always been laid-back with a resourceful attitude and winter is no exception,' Stoov said, sucking up. 'The latest research by Stoov reveals 51 per cent of Aussies admit to having weird habits to stay warm during the winter, like heating up socks in the microwave or using a hairdryer to warm their clothes. A respondent even mentioned 'when I feel like having a cold smoothie/salad, I get in a hot bath to eat them so that it stops me from feeling cold'.' OK, you can stop judging us now. We get it. We need to sit in a warm bath to suffer through a cold drink. We're fooling no one here. It's probably time to face facts: winter in Australia is a slog. We would do something about it but it'll be summer again soon. In the meantime we'll chuck on a few extra layers and pretend like leaving the house is a reasonable thing to do. I see Pendulum are playing a show in August. You know, I saw them before they were famous . . .
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who is the girl in the red dress? Former Neighbours star emerges in revealing scarlet outfit at launch as she reveals her surprising new gig
She's a former Neighbours star and played Michael Hutchence 's ex Kym Wilson in the popular mini series, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. But Kylie Gulliver has since stepped away from acting, and after a successful foray into the fashion world has now revealed another surprising career move. Gulliver will be driving a sports car across Italy, all in the name of championing education for women across the globe. The former actress will take part in the 2025 Cash & Rocket tour - an all-female fundraising rally that will see Kylie take to the wheel of a luxury sports car for a four-day rally from Rome To Sicily. Kylie turned more than a few heads at the recent launch of the tour, stepping out in an eye-catching red crop top and matching skirt. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Featuring a sleek off-the-shoulder neckline, the satin top also exposed Kylie's trim and taut midriff. The matching skirt flowed freely down her svelte frame, finishing past her feet. Kylie's glamourous display came complete with a luxe black Pagani Zonda sports car that is one of many luxury vehicles appearing in the fundraising drive. The blonde bombshell will not be alone on her journey either, with the former actress being joined by author Eveline Leviev for the trip. The initiative, which has thus far raised just shy of $10million AUD, will this year be supporting two organisations - Save The Children and Sumbandila - both of which champion education and opportunity for women and children in vulnerable communities Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, Kylie said she was moved to take part in the initiative as a way to give something back to those less fortunate. 'I do not take for granted how amazing my life is and I feel incredibly lucky that I was born with the chance at opportunities that allowed my hard work and efforts to form such a great version of my life,' she said. 'I am very aware that not everyone has that opportunity from the get go and it makes me so sad, especially when I see children and young girls suffering and trapped in a life that doesn't allow the same chances or choices I had.' The former actress will take part in the 2025 Cash & Rocket tour - an all-female fundraising rally that will see Kylie take to the wheel of a luxury sports car for the four-day rally from Rome To Sicily Kylie turned more than a few heads at the launch of the tour this week, stepping out in an eye-catching red crop top and matching skirt She added that it was her 'co-pilot' author and emotion management expert Leviev who inspired her to take part. 'I sat next to an incredibly inspiring lady, Evelina (who is now my friend) at a wedding in London last year and she told me about this amazing fundraiser and asked if I would be willing to get involved! Italy, summer and all for a good cause, absolutely!' Kylie added that while she was excited for the trip to kick off, she still had some concerns. 'I have driven around a lot of the country before and look, it's crazy! The Italians have a way of calmly being the fastest and most chaotic drivers I've ever driven with,' she said. 'Take like 5 lanes merging around a roundabout in Rome or the 5cm gap between cars for example. There are times you just hold your breathe and go!' 'I'm most nervous that I'm in Eveline's car, I don't want to scratch it!' Kylie, who also appeared in the likes of Offspring and Winners and Losers, relocated to LA where she created the celebrity-loved fashion brand The Elliott Label - worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Kourtney Kardashian. She admitted that when it came to stepping in front of the camera again - it's a case of never say never. 'I am very aware that not everyone has that opportunity from the get go and it makes me so sad, especially when I see children and young girls suffering and trapped in a life that doesn't allow the same chances or choices I had,' she said. 'I don't think you ever really retire from things that are passions,' she said. 'I would absolutely take the right role, I just have loved trying other hats on the different adventures which means acting has taken a back seat.' Kylie continued: 'It's something I would still do at 80 though. Fashion was a great chapter, it was another creative outlet for me that allowed me to immerse myself in international business (which I love) and travel, which is a huge passion of mine! The former actress is currently living in Tokyo where she is the head of strategy and VIP relations for luxury seven star property group Seasons Collection. She said that while she has since spread her wings, a permanent move back Down Under could be on the cards. 'Australia always has my heart, it's the best country. Every time I return home I do think we are so lucky. There's so much space and the beaches - the best,' she said. 'To be honest I have no idea where I'll spend more time as I'm older…. I'm a true Sagittarius, but I have lots of reasons why there's a good chance it would be Australia' The 2025 Cash & Rocket tour runs from June 5 to 8.
The Age
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Pop-rock veterans Train deliver a crowd-pleaser with special Sydney surprise
Say what you will about American pop-rock veterans Train, but they work hard to get the audience on their side. In third song If It's Love, frontman Pat Monahan pulls out his phone and begins filming the room, asking the crowd to go crazy for the clip he'll post to Instagram. During an extended Meet Virginia, which gives guitarist Taylor Locke an opportunity to show off his chops, Monahan takes a break from singing to lob Train T-shirts into the masses. The cleverly constructed set-list also plays its part with staples such as Hey, Soul Sister, Play That Song, a spirited Save Me, San Francisco and a beautifully tender Marry Me peppered with several moments tailored for the Sydney audience. First is a cover of Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know, with Scottish artist KT Tunstall – who earlier delivered a hugely entertaining support set – singing the parts made famous by Kimbra, before duetting with Monahan on the slick country pop of Train's own Bruises. The other surprise guest is INXS' Andrew Farriss, who wanders onstage and dutifully makes it his own for renditions of INXS classics Never Tear Us Apart and Don't Change. The band even cede the spotlight before the latter so that Farriss can show off an abbreviated country-rock version of the song, which proves to be more puzzling than anything else. Oddly, though, it's in these moments that the show really comes to life, with Tunstall providing an injection of joyful energy, and Farriss an element of spontaneity, that are otherwise largely absent. There's no faulting the band, their musicianship or the smooth precision with which they perform hits such as Drive By or rousing finale Drops of Jupiter, every vocal harmony immaculate.
