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ZAPPAGRAM #72
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MUSIC NEWS
:: WHAT’S GOING ON
Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Turned Island Escapism Into an Empire, Dead at 76
The singer-songwriter behind "Fins," "Come Monday" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise" became a shrewd businessman while always radiating beach-friendly cool [RollingStone]
Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Founding Singer, Dead at 56
"Walkin' on the Sun" and "All Star" vocalist announced his retirement in 2021 [RollingStone]
Burning Man Shut Down Due to Heavy Rain, Stranding Attendees
"Conserve food, water, and fuel, and shelter in a warm, safe space," organizers say after a half-inch of rainfall turns the Nevada desert into a muddy mess [RollingStone]
Metallica Postpone Arizona Show as ‘COVID Has Caught Up With’ James Hetfield
Singer struggled through vocal issues at previous Glendale show, resulting in shortened setlist [RollingStone]
Taylor Swift Announces Eras Tour Concert Film
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour hits theaters on Oct. 13 [RollingStone]
Rolling Stones Announcing New Album On Wednesday
'Hackney Diamonds' is led by the single 'Angry,' which shares DNA with uptempo tracks such as 'Start Me Up' [Spin]
The Kills Announce New Album God Games
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince return in October with their first new album since 2016 [Pitchfork]
Beirut Travels to Remote Norway and Returns With ‘Hadsel,’ First Album in 4 Years
Hear "So Many Plans" from indie-folk singer-songwriter Zach Condon's first LP since 2019's acclaimed Gallipoli [RollingStone]
Elton John ‘In Good Health’ After Brief Hospitalization Following Fall at Home
The 76-year-old musician was discharged Monday after being treated for minor injuries [RollingStone]
Florence Welch Reveals Recent ‘Emergency’ Surgery: ‘It Saved My Life’
Musician didn't offer any details, but said Florence and the Machine hoped to play the last two shows of their Dance Fever tour in early September [RollingStone]
The Birthday Party Documentary Mutiny in Heaven Gets New Teaser Video
The history of the Nick Cave band is chronicled in Ian White’s film [Pitchfork]
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan to Open New Scenic Arizona Winemaking Facility
The Tool singer has expanded his wine operations to the lavish complex in Cottonwood, Arizona [Consequence]
Pink Floyd Announce The Dark Side of the Moon (50th Anniversary Remaster)
Arriving just a week after Roger Waters' own reimagining of the album [Consequence]
Pearl Jam Kicks Off Fall 2023 Tour With Hits, Rarities
St. Paul, Mn., show opened with 'Indifference' for first time since 1994 [Spin]
Prince’s ‘Diamond & Pearls’ Getting Deluxe Reissue In October
Collection will feature a number of previously unheard rarities from the late artist's famed vault [Sprin]
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:: ZAPPA’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Into the Abyss With Ethel Cain
One of the most intriguing rising artists in pop found her freedom by inventing dark, twisted stories — and she’s got lots more to come…
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NEW RELEASES
:: RECENTLY DROPPED MUSIC
Grandaddy: Sumday Twunny [listen]
Peter Frampton: At Royal Albert Hall [listen]
Slowdive: Everything Is Alive [listen]
Speedy Ortiz: Rabbit Rabbit [listen]
RELEASE RADAR
:: UPCOMING RELEASES
- SEP 8 -
Al Stewart: Songs on the Radio: The Complete U.S. Singles 1974-1981
Allison Russell: The Returner
Beastie Boys: Hello Nasty (Deluxe Edition) (Vinyl Reissue)
The Doors: Live at the Matrix 1967: The Original Masters
Everclear: Live at The Whisky a Go Go
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours Live
James Blake: Playing Robots Into Heaven
Jonathan Wilson: Eat the Worm
Morphine: Like Swimming (Vinyl Reissue)
Morphine: The Night (Vinyl Reissue)
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS
The Cure: Show (Vinyl Reissue)
The Postal Service: Everything Will Change
- SEP 14 -
Baroness: Stone
The Beaches: Blame My Ex
Bonnie Tyler: Faster Than the Speed of Night (Vinyl Reissue)
Brian Setzer: The Devil Always Collects
Explosions in the Sky: End
Huey Lewis and the News: Sports (Vinyl Reissue)
Illiterate Light: Aloe EP
Kid Cudi: Insano
Mitski: The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
Pretenders: Relentless
S. Carey & John Raymond: Shadowlands
Shakey Graves: Movie of the Week
Vic Mensa: Victor
- SEP 22 -
Bleach Lab: Lost in a Rush of Emptiness
The Breeders: Last Splash (30th Anniversary Original Analog Edition)
Devendra Banhart: Flying Wig
Jenny Owen Youngs: Avalanche
Neil Young: Harvest Moon (Vinyl Reissue)
The New Pornographers: Electric Version (Vinyl Reissue)
The Replacements: Tim - Let It Bleed Edition
Soccer Mommy: Karaoke Night EP
ON THIS DATE
:: MUSICAL HAPPENINGS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
- SEP 4 -
Birthdays: Kim Thayil of Soundgarden (1960) • Mark Ronson (1975) • Beyonce (1981) • The first guitar torched on stage by Jimi Hendrix sold for $328k at an auction of rock memorabilia. (2008)
- SEP 5 -
Birthdays: Al Stewart (1945) • Freddie Mercury & Loudon Wainwright III (1946) • Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine (1968) • An asteroid was named after Freddie Mercury on what would have been the singer's 70th birthday. (2016)
- SEP 6 -
Birthdays: Roger Waters (1943) • Dean Fertita of Queens Of The Stone Age (1970) • Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries (1971) • Elton John recorded a new version of “Candle In The Wind” after performing the song live at Diana Princess of Wales funeral. (1997)
- SEP 7 -
Birthdays: Buddy Holly (1936) • Gloria Gaynor (1947) • Chrissie Hynde (1951) • Benmont Tench (1954) • Keith Moon died of a overdose. (1978) • Warren Zevon died. (2003)
- SEP 8 -
Birthdays: Patsy Cline (1932) • Benjamin Orr of The Cars (1947) • Aimee Mann (1960) • David Bowie performed the first interactive concert when his performance was beamed live into 21 cinemas from Warsaw to Edinburgh. (2003)
- SEP 9 -
Birthdays: Otis Redding (1941) • Dave Stewart (1952) • Nirvana's Krist Novoselic knocked himself unconscious during the MTV video awards show after being hit in the head with his own guitar after throwing it up in the air. (1992)
- SEP 10 -
Birthdays: Cynthia Lennon (1939) • Jose Feliciano (1945) • Joe Perry (1950) • Matthew Followill of Kings Of Leon (1984) • The New York Dolls split up. (1974)
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Zappagram #72: Sweet sailing, JB