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Singer , painter, 17th November – tickets are on essayist - Tom Russell has sale now. recorded thirty-five highly Tom Russell's latest acclaimed records & published recording of original five books. His songs have compositions 'October in the been recorded by Johnny Cash, Railroad Earth' was released in Nanci Griffith, K.D. Lang, March and became the #1 NC Grey, the British-Nigerian Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Iris Americana record on Amazon soul singer who has been asked Dement, Joe Ely and many in both Europe and North back to support to 'the others. As part of his upcoming America upon release. Russell Godfather of Neo-Soul' Roy Irish tour which takes in gigs in describes the songs and sound Ayers every time he performs in Dublin, Cork, Belfast and as "Jack Kerouac meets Johnny Ireland, will play her first Tipperary, Tom will play Cash in Bakersfield." headline show at The Sugar Whelans Dublin on Sunday tomrussell.com Club, Dublin on Friday, 8th November 2019. Fresh from playing three dates at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival at the end of October, Choice Cuts bring NC Grey back to her spiritual home, The Sugar Club, on Friday 8th November. NC Grey says, "I'm so happy to be returning to The Sugar Club. I've played there with Roy Ayers a number of times and have always enjoyed it so much. To be headlining my favourite venue is just a dream come true for me." sugarclubtickets.com/

03 Gypsies On The ROB JARVIS Autobahn release AND THE 'Rubicon' and headline MERCURY SONS return with The Button Factory new single

ROB JARVIS AND THE MERCURY SONS returns with new single taken from the 'Four Walls' EP titled 'Here We Stand' In early 2017 ROB JARVIS AND THE MERCURY SONS released two tracks; the first Having just released their Working in close proximity 'Just To Make You Happy' and second 'Suspended' with each other for so long the second 'End OF Our Days', earlier this year to critical there is ultimately going to be both being an overwhelming acclaim, Dublin band Gypsies conflict; luckily this conflict success. on the Autobahn are now gave us Rubicon. ROB JARVIS AND THE releasing their third single from The video is about two MERCURY SONS are the album, 'Rubicon', along people who can't talk, moving preparing for the release of with a thought provoking video between Reality and the their debut album and 'Here We written and directed by front Otherside; a dark and surreal Stand' is the final chapter of the man James Smith. About the look at relationships and 'Four Walls' EP. When talking song and video the band say.. conflict. Written and Directed about the new single, Rob "In the lead up to writing by frontman, James Smith, shot Jarvis said "The song came Rubicon Niall and James had and edited by Oliver Kelly and about pretty much on its own. I come to blows and were not Alex Lynch and starring Laura was just sat watching the news speaking to each other. Brady and Tadhg O'Rourke." in a kind of indirect, one eye on Eventually Niall came in with Gypsies on the Autobahn the screen sorta way. Generally this bass line, which was what headline The Button Factory on wondering about the state of broke the silence between them. November 15, 2019. things."

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fter almost two years Harry's voice works well feeling sad" accompanied by a since Harry Styles during the chorus along with music video with himself release his debut self- the instrumental, he sings, "All starring shirtless dancing with tAitled album, he's back with the the lights couldn't put out the topless people in steamy long-awaited brand-new track dark / Runnin' through my visuals that were shot in 'Lights Up'. heart / Lights up and they know Mexico. Everything has changed for who you are / Know who you 'Lights Up' was produced by Harry regarding his movement are / Do you know who you and Kid in this new era with new art, are?" Harpoon, while co-writing the posts on social media, and his There's a style stamp on this track with Harry. music. He's back, and he's track that isn't one dimensional Harry had been dropping better than ever. or lacking anything in hints with mysterious posters There's a pop sound visible particular with a perfect popping up around the likes of with mid-tempo frequencies combination of his previous New York and London with over unusual melody work and where he is at to date. words of "Do You Know Who progressions that give the track Harry has described the You Are?" which in turn is the edge. track as "having sex and title of his sophomore album.

07 Yvonne McDonnell ‘Mud’

by Dave Simpson British folk singer/songwriter people who put you down. In a three minute composition Yvonne McDonnell, who society that can be so rigid in showcases some fantastically previously wowed listeners in its perception of what’s affecting and strikingly ethereal 2014 with her stunning ‘Endless considered ‘normal’, it can be singing which reverberates Soul’ EP and then again two difficult to be yourself. It gently across an ocean of subtle years later with its astonishing explores the darker side of but remarkably moving music successor, ‘On Her Own’, has constantly fighting against until it all fades out peacefully. just released a beautiful new wanting acceptance and the The result is a simple and single entitled “Mud”. loneliness that comes with hushed yet incredibly haunting Written by McDonnell personal acts of rebellion. and exceedingly elegant folk herself, produced, recorded and Towards the end of the song, song that manages to make a mixed by Kyle from UK band the message is that people’s powerful impact. All Cats Are Beautiful, and negativity is usually a Be sure to investigate “Mud” featuring the violin skills of reflection of their own for yourself along with its Maria Kroon, “Mud” is insecurities and, deep down, official music video below. accompanied on McDonnell’s we know our worth, and so we “Mud” is also available to Soundcloud page by a press on. ‘Mud’ simply takes a stream on both Spotify and paragraph that states, “‘Mud’ moment to acknowledge the McDonnell’s Soundcloud page, reflects the vulnerability felt struggle.” as well as to download on when trying to stand up against The extremely touching iTunes, now.

08 The Script Announce New Album and Tour Dates

by Danielle Holian The Script have announced two new album, both passing on it gets, it’s going to be daylight dates at the 3Arena in Dublin Valentine's Day. The tracks again.” on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th reflect the band's own personal Fans who pre-order the March 2020. experiences that will resonate album from the official store by Ahead of this news, The with their fans. 5pm on Tuesday, October 15th Script will release their brand- “I think it’s the most poignant will receive access to a pre-sale new album, 'Sunsets and Full record we’ve ever made,” for tickets for next year’s UK Moons, on November 8, 2019. asserts O’Donoghue. “Our and European arena tour. The ‘Sunsets & Full Moons’, music was always about being pre-sale opens at 9.30am on alike to their debut album, together with the audience, and Wednesday, October 16th, with emerged from emotionally writing about your own tickets going on general sale at turbulent times: O'Donoghue feelings, and sharing them”. 9.30am on Friday, October lost his father during the time The theme of the album is 18th. Tickets from €42.70 go on of the debut and now has lost simple, O'Donoghue concludes, sale on Friday 18th October at his mother during this brand- "No matter how deep and dark 9.30am.

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musical anomaly, virtuoso, musical trailblazer and cAonsidered a living legend by his peers, superstar vocalist, violinist and composer, L. Shankar, has sold over 100 million through his solo projects and collaborations with other highly acclaimed musicians globally. Credited for creating, designing, and inventing the first of its kind 10 string stereophonic, Double Violin, ( built by Ken Parker), which encompasses the entire range of the orchestra, he formed the groundbreaking band, Shakti with British guitarist John McLaughlin. George Harrison, Michael records. Born in Madras, Shankar was Jackson, Stephen Perkins, Dave The album features artists a child prodigy playing his first Stewart, Jeff Beck, and the list including: Sri Thirumeni Guruji, concert at age 7. He began continues forever. Scott Page (), studying vocals at age 2 and the His pop DVD, "One In A Jonathan Davis, (Korn), violin at age 5. His parents were Million" became the number 1 Stephen Perkins (Jane's both esteemed musicians. DVD in the US on the Addiction), Norwood Fisher ( A genre bending musician, Soundscan/Billboard Charts for Fishbone), Tony Levin (Peter Shankar has recorded numerous 4 weeks. He has also worked on Gabriel, John Lennon), Chester classical releases as well as pop, Soundtracks for films including, Thompson(Genesis), Josh rock, and electronic dance "The Last Temptation of Christ" Lopez, Will.I.Am. ( Black Eyed music. He has recorded projects the controversial movie by Peas), and several others. You with artists including: Frank filmmaker Martin Scorsese, and can see Shankar on October Zappa, , Phil "The Passion Of Christ" where 18th at The Globe Theater in Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Van his voice was heard throughout L.A. for Mars Rocks. Morrison, John Waite, Stewart the movie. His voice was also I was completely honored to Copeland, Ginger Baker, Toto, featured in the hit series "Fear have a conversation with Jonathan Davis, Pat Monahan, The Walking Dead." Shankar regarding everything in Natasha Bedingfield, Patrick Shankar has recently the world..... Leonard, Randy Jackson, completed his newest album Talking Heads, Pete Townsend, entitled "Chepleeri Dream", You started your musical Lou Reed, Marianne Faithful, soon to be released by Cleopatra career at a very young age.

10 PUREMZINE.COM Yeah, all of my family, my for a few years. There particularly the Halloween father and my mother were all I collaborated with Phil show, Frank would have me musicians. Collins from his first solo stand on the side of the stage. album. Then I met Peter Then he would call me, but I Did you feel like music was Gabriel. I used to open for never knew when he was going your destiny growing up? Peter Gabriel. Most of the to call me. time, even Frank Zappa when That day he called, "Shankar, I was very passionate about he signed me, he would have Shankar", but he couldn't find music. My father had lots of me open for him and join them me. I had a parrot costume on. students and musicians during their show, so I didn't Someone sent me a picture of coming and going. I was have to hire a band. that after so many years. They always part of music. So yes. Same thing with Jonathan had it on their Facebook. Davis (Korn), I opened up You are going to be playing a during a world tour for him. That had to be a blast. So were bunch of gigs with Scott They always liked my original you influenced by any other Page from Pink Floyd. sound and they collaborated a artists? Where can people go to see lot and we ended up doing the two of you? stuff for each other. Actually, I am influenced by I'm living in America too, many of these great artists We are performing at the but I travel a lot. I go to India because of their hard work in "House of " in Orange a lot. Then I met Scott who is pop, hard rock and metal. Many County on October 12th, and an incredible musician. I of these guys have amazing then we are playing on admire him a lot. He is on 5 qualities to be where they are. I October 18th at the Globe tracks of my new album set to always admire how they get Theater in for be released in March by close to the audience. "Mars Rocks." Cleopatra Records. Once they are on the stage, I came from India to get Jonathan Davis is singing they have total control. It's together with Scott. Next year on three of the tracks too. I like focus for me. I'm very will be doing a tour when my have also collaborated with interested in focus. I never did album comes out. I like the Robert Prujillo from Metallica anything to please anyone else. idea of double billing. The and Stephen Perkins. It's such I was very passionate about the audience will get great music a small world. Norwood is music I was doing. I wasn't and we can use the same band. amazing. I have some great doing it just to become famous Scott has put the band guys playing on the album. I or to make a lot of money. together. Most of them I know also have worked on some My first show with my family because we've jammed EDM music too. I was seven years old. I was just together. very passionate about music. I Have you had your ultimate like Chrissy Hynde from The You have played and stage fantasy? Pretenders. Even when I went to collaborated with some of record with Talking Heads, I the most amazing artists in One of the things that asked them what they wanted the world. happened when I jammed with me to do, they told me that I had Frank Zappa ....I like when to be comfortable. So, I am able I collaborated a lot. There are people don't know who you to do what I like, and I bring my several memories. I lived in are....so one show we did, own sound.

11 FGireR, REeaEdNy, A iDm AY by Dave Simpson ock icons Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, aka GRreen Day, thrilled fans around the world in early September when they simultaneously unleashed a new single named “Father of All…”, revealed that their thirteenth full length record will be arriving on February 7th, 2020, and announced that they’d be embarking on a “Hella Mega Tour” with Fall Out Boy and Weezer next summer. Now, just one month after they unveiled “Father of All...”, the esteemed trio have released a relatively restrained yet from the almighty Oakland another new single from their rousing riff before the , musicians, and this song very upcoming album entitled “Fire, bass and drums erupt much strengthens my belief that Ready, Aim”. energetically alongside some said record is going to be After asking the question, superbly sonorous and absolutely outstanding. “How many trolls does it take to delightfully spirited singing “Fire, Ready, Aim” is a screw in a lightbulb?”, a post which gives rise to and stupendously vibrant, about the new tune published on maintains a fantastically marvellously melodic and the band’s official Facebook invigorating ambience as the incredibly catchy alt-rock and Instagram pages declared, whole thing sprints zestfully in anthem that, like its “The answer is Fire Ready Aim! the direction of a terrifically predecessor, evolves Green A new tune for the loons! This peppy conclusion. Day’s sound in enthrallingly song is about our daily outrage. I asserted in my review of unique and magnificently Attack without thought.. “Father of All…” last month innovative ways while hyperbole. Anyway stick a that if the excellence of that maintaining the alluringly lively hammer in your mouth. Shut up song is indicative of the quality and expressive essence of their and dance! Fire, Ready, Aim is of the rest of the material that most renowned and revered out everywhere now and will be featured on its upcoming previous hits, and I for one making things LOUD.” parent compilation, then Green cannot wait to hear the rest of The insanely exhilarating two Day’s thirteenth album will be the record from which it is minute offering is introduced by another true treat for the ears taken.

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ames Blunt has released because I’m too afraid my heart baby, what’s it gonna take?” the second single entitled will break / Everything I ever As the song moves into the ‘Champions’ from his want, it standing right in front chorus, there’s a groovy beat Jforthcoming sixth studio album of me / But I think that I’m that will get the listener ‘’. runnin' from the only one I swaying. Blunt sings, “We can “Either we win this thing really need,” over a soothing be the champions, we can own together, or we die alone. I string instrumental piece. the night / Yeah, it might believe in us,” Blunt spoke on There is a build-up during the destroy us, but we gotta try / the heartfelt track. pre-chorus, Blunt continues, Can’t keep looking backwards, ‘Champions’ is an uplifting, “But time stands still and I’m running from the light / ‘Cause beautiful track. Blunt opens the feeling so much / And it’s this could be the greatest song singing, “Get a little alright here, and I just gotta moment of our lives.” nervous, then I stumble and I trust that / You’re the one, the The confessional lyrics hesitate / Never take a chance time has come / So tell me, continues during the second

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verse. The instrumentation is announcement that he has gone songs for a while about my life wonderfully produced along back to basics for this particular experiences at that time, and with Blunt’s soothing, crooning album, it’s really paying off. they came together on my voice. He sings, “Get a little The lead-single ‘Cold’ was a debut. And every song on this closer now and I can feel it in great introduction on what to album represents something my blood / Something ‘bout expect from this body of work, that I’m currently going your energy that moves me and ‘Champions’ has shown through or have recently every time we touch / Blunt’s talent improved experienced. It’s a very Worshippin' the only thing immensely thus far. personal record, and I’m proud that’s always playin' on my “I think this is the most I can share it.” mind / So tell me what we honest album I have ever ‘Once Upon a Mind’ is due waiting for? ‘Cause we should made.” James Blunt says. to be released on October 25, lay it on the line.” “ was similar 2019 on . As Blunt said on the album’s in that I had been writing those jamesblunt.com

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