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Each track on Angel Numbers feels like its own world. There are allusions to Leonard Cohen, Karen Carpenter, David Hockney, Dylan Thomas and Britt Ekland and that’s just on the first song, the gloriously panoramic “Once Upon An Acid Glance.” On “Elvis Lookalike Shadows,”  listeners are granted a visitation from Presley in his ’68 Comeback special.

The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb, marks their first major-label release under Mercury Nashville as it finds Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter offering a unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides while pulling back the layers of a maturing relationship. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mark Erelli has released his new album, Lay Your Darkness Down, via Soundly Music. Erelli created the powerful LP in the wake of being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (“RP”) – a devastating, degenerative eye disease that leads to blindness. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Paul Shaffer, former “Late Night” bandleader and his longtime backing band are returning to 30 Rock to sub in for The Roots. The occasion marks Shaffer’s return to late night after serving as bandleader for David Letterman for over 30 years. Kit Harington and Tyler James Williams will also appear during tonight’s episode.      

Rob49, just dropped his latest street anthem, “4 God II”. This single, produced by Schife, Rico on the Keys and Tupun, is the first of the year, following his highly successful “Welcome to Vulture Island” album released in 2022. The video, directed by Gerard Victor, shows the Vulture Island star bossed up and bounced back.

For the accompanying music video, Emily took on directorial duties, delivering a fun, expressive, carefree visual to go with the track. We see her at a decked-out party complete with a champagne tower and fine China. Yet inside, she can’t let go of her aprehension. As the video plays, we see her let loose, unafraid to just be herself.

The track was recorded with Jim White at his house in Athens, GA, Jesse Magnum at The Glow Studio, also in Athens, and the Bomb Shelter in Nashville (Ben's hometown) with Drew Carroll engineering. Jim White produced the track, while the mixing and mastering was done by John Keane. The song is a duet and features Becky Warren.

Klingande kicks off 2023 with 'Kids On The Run,' a nostalgic house anthem that sees the multi-platinum French DJ & producer collaborating with rising producer VARGEN. The feel-good track is brought to life by Klingande and Vargen's high-energy sound. Drawing from '70s rock music as well as upbeat, catchy EDM.

Rapper-singer-producer from Manhattan’s Washington Heights says he only likes to make music at home where he can watch a movie, play video games, read, even take a shower—all while he’s working on his next project. He drops “Brand New!” – a self-produced braggadocious new single and video that features his enticing hooks and clever wordplay.

In BITCH, GROW UP!, Arguello couples her larger-than-life stage presence with her brutally honest take on post-pandemic hook ups and why broke men are better in bed, an exploration of how “Beauty and the Beast” triggered an epiphany, and a self-reflection on her middle school D.A.R.E. essay. Watch the new video trailer now!

One look at the German producer’s discography reveals an artist with serious longevity in a multitude of genres. He’s produced on mega-hits with .Paak (“JEWELZ”) and Zara Larsson (“Lush Life”) and but has also worked with underground rap legends like Papoose (“Be So Cold”) and just last year, teenage abstract rapper redveil (“morphine”). 

With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.”

Alongside the release, Lojay has shared the video for 'MOTO,' directed by prolific Atlanta-based director Des Gray who is responsible for visuals for the likes of Quavo, Davido and Lil Baby. Starring Lojay himself, the video explores the narrative of his relationship and eventual breakup, edited with a consuming tint of blue to mirror.

meija shares the last single, “No Words,” from his upcoming debut album, Do Ya? The upcoming album follows the cheeky EP Side A and includes the synth-drenched, hazy alt-rock singles, “Time For Us,” “How You Like,” “Matter Over Mind,”  “Pull Me To Pieces,” “No More Excuses” and “Not Sure How This Ends.”

Major League DJz and Major Lazer unveil remixes of their collaborative track, “Koo Koo Fun” featuring Nigerian icon Tiwa Savage and DJ Maphorisa, by Bianca Costa, Chloé Caillet, Francis Mercier and Nic Fanciulli. The original version features contributions from Don Jazzy and Stargate, was released last year alongside a video.

The Los Angeles-based chamber-pop band Lavender Diamond released a new song “Real Life I Love You,” featuring guest vocals from Jim James of My Morning Jacket, via Petaluma Records. The single, which was produced by the band with original Blondie member Nigel Harrison, can be streamed and downloaded exclusively on Bandcamp.

A location that has been on their radar for the best part of a year, the prolific pair were finally able to secure the stunning Segesta Temple and prove that good things come to those who wait. Just twenty minutes from their hometown, the archaeological park provides the perfect backdrop for another of the duo’s raw performance videos.

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Music From and Inspired By album, featuring the Oscar®-nominated song 'Lift Me Up' performed by Rihanna, is now available on 12' Vinyl 2-LP (set).

After the wildly successful announcement, Beyoncé has added several new tour dates to her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, her first solo tour in over six years, in Chicago, IL; East Rutherford, NJ; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Inglewood, CA; and Houston, TX. Check out a complete list of tour dates now!

Jennifer congratulates fellow EGOT winner Rita on her historic achievement as the first Hispanic and 3rd person in history to receive the coveted honor and Rita shares how her husband encouraged her to move her awards out of the garage to display them with pride in the living room. Watch videos now!