Strap in and brace yourself for a metal odyssey that breaks the mold, where Dragonforce, Amaranthe, and Infected Rain come together in a lineup that’s a rarity in today’s landscape—a trio where no band is the weak link, each elevating the bar for what a metal tour can be. Gone are the days of filler acts; this tour is all killer, no filler, channelling the spirit of the late ’90s and early 2000s when lineups were so impeccably curated, you’d swear the stars had aligned.
Amaranthe, with their unparalleled trio of vocalists, elevates the metal scene into an electrifying spectacle. Elize Ryd’s enchanting melodies, Henrik Englund Wilhelmsson’s raw growls, and Nils Molin’s robust cleans interweave, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that’s both aggressive and melodious. This vocal dynamism sets the stage for performances that blur the lines between genres, cementing their place in what some affectionately term “dance metal.”
Their latest endeavour, The Catalyst, is a testament to this evolution, showcasing a blend of razor-sharp precision and boundless energy. However, as someone who holds Helix as their favourite album, its absence from the setlist strikes a personal chord. Despite this, the overall brilliance of Amaranthe’s performance remains undiminished, offering a glimpse into a future where metal is not just heard but felt in all its multifaceted glory.
Dragonforce orchestrates a journey that’s a high-octane blend of nostalgia and spectacle, weaving an adrenaline-charged realm where power metal is sovereign, arcade games cast their luminous allure across the stage, and pop classics undergo a metamorphosis into power metal masterpieces. Their renditions of Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” and Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” exemplify their knack for blending the unexpected with sheer technical brilliance.
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Craft Recordings celebrates the 15th anniversary of Silverstein’s bestselling fourth album, A Shipwreck in the Sand, with a vinyl reissue and several color exclusives.
The 2009 concept album remains a favorite in the band’s extensive discography, with such tracks as “Vices” (feat. Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats), “The End” (feat. Lights) and “American Dream.” Set for release on June 28th and available for pre-order, A Shipwreck in the Sand can be found on classic black vinyl, as well as several limited-edition color variants, including Green Smoke (exclusively at Silverstein’s official store), Orange Smoke (CraftRecordings.com and VictoryRecords.com) and Translucent Forest Green (Brooklyn Vegan).
Formed in 2000 in Burlington, Ontario, Silverstein have long been at the forefront of the hardcore scene, thanks to their dynamic blend of melody and aggression with the unabashed earnestness of emo. In 2002, the five-piece (whose name was inspired by a shared fondness of the poet Shel Silverstein) joined Victory Records, the storied rock, metal, punk, and hardcore label, which boasts Thursday, Between the Buried and Me, and Taking Back Sunday among its legendary alumni. Victory Records is now a part of Concord’s independent label family, with its formidable repertoire managed by Craft Recordings.
Under the label, they released their celebrated full-length debut, When Broken Is Easily Fixed (2003), followed by Discovering the Waterfront (2005) and Arrivals & Departures (2007). By the time they released their fourth and final studio album under Victory, 2009’s A Shipwreck in the Sand, Silverstein were significant stars in the scene, having earned their first Juno nomination and traversed the world (including a sold-out headlining tour across Canada, runs across South America, Europe and the UK, plus two stints with the Vans Warped Tour).
Celebrating Lady Gaga, born on this day in 1986. —Ed.
I’ll be the first to admit I sold Lady Gaga short when she detonated like a hyper-sexualized glitter bomb on the pop scene with her 2008 debut LP The Fame. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta sounded like a brazen Madonna copycat to me, and if there’s one thing I can’t abide it’s a cheap Lower East Side Madonna knock-off. Ms. Ciccone and I go back too far.
Ah, but then her Gaganess sat down for an interview with Vanity Fair, and said an astounding and wonderful thing. Namely, “I have this weird thing that if I sleep with someone they’re going to take my creativity from me through my vagina.”
I mean, wow. Those words hit me like a diamond bullet smack in the third eye. Because NOBODY who says crazy shit like that can be written off as fake goods. No, I knew right then and there that Lady Gaga was a stone American original, and deserving of the kind of same degree of unwavering respect as the Dali Lama, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Kanye “This hat makes me feel like Superman!” West.
Why, I haven’t heard such naked honesty since Little Richard said, “The only thing I like better than a big penis is a bigger penis.” And with her refreshing candidness in mind I promptly sat down to listen to Lady Gaga with new ears.
My favorite and your favorite and the whole world’s favorite is “Poker Face,” Lady Gaga’s robotic anthem to both 7-card stud and studs in general. It’s both a great piece of stutter synth and a tribute to “The Song of the Vulga Boatmen,” and in muh muh muh opinion one of the most dance-floor friendly songs to come along since John Travolta invented the dance floor.
VIA PRESS RELEASE | The Bolshoi released three albums during their existence, but they also recorded a fourth album that was never officially released during their tenure. Provisionally titled Country Life, it was released in 2015 as part of a limited 5-CD box set.
We are excited to now release it on vinyl for the first time. The album is double colored orange and green vinyl. Country Life consists of demos recorded for the album, and many of these only survived on reference cassettes but were digitally restored. We are especially thrilled that Trevor Tanner has recorded a brand new acoustic reimagining of the song “Dolores Jones” made specifically for this release.
The Bolshoi were different. Their songs were dark and subversive, sufficient evidence for many critics to corral them under the “Gothic” banner at the time of their debut—but they really only “flirted” with Goth. They oozed dark, pensive lyrics supported with inventive pop-goth guitar making them nearly impossible to categorize.
The suburban surrealism of the lyrics was rooted in the stories from characters on the fringes of society rather than brooding romantics, with an undercurrent of boredom, inadequacy and violence. Not the usual themes for pop success!
Hey Panda, the new release from the enduring English outfit the High Llamas, is an immersion and distension of contemporary pop music from a man, one Sean O’Hagan, long known for reinvigorating sounds from the past. But with strong songwriting and a respectful approach at its core, the endeavor succeeds with flying colors. The earned chutzpah of a veteran musician adds value. The album is out on vinyl, compact disc, and digital March 29 through Drag City Records of Chicago.
Hey Panda’s radical departure renders direct comparisons to O’Hagan’s earlier work not particularly useful. However, it serves a purpose, especially for those long familiar with the High Llamas, to relate that (after a break of eight years) this new record is a legit progression from (if not always a discernible extension of) the chamber-avant-electronic pop that precedes it.
Key to Hey Panda’s success is O’Hagan’s sincere appreciation for the contemporary pop forms he’s engaging with and distorting; He’s not pranking or trolling or even really subverting these forms, but instead applying fresh techniques and ambiances to the songs he’s written. And not just applying those methods, but laying them on thick.
O’Hagan cites J Dilla as his biggest inspiration in making Hey Panda, and if anybody would know, it’s him. But there are also moments that trigger thoughts of the Japanese pop-auteurs Haruomi Hosono and Ryuichi Sakamoto (and naturally, the Yellow Magic Orchestra), plus similarities in tactics to Cornelius and Jim O’Rourke.
US | US recorded music industry revenues hit $17.1 billion in 2023: The US recorded music industry generated $17.1 billion in 2023. That’s according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which published its 2023 Year End report today (March 26). The RIAA report shows that on a retail basis, recorded music revenues in the US (money spent on streaming subscriptions, as well as physical and digital music), grew 8% YoY, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth for the world’s largest recorded music market. …Elsewhere in the market, revenues from physical music formats reached $1.9 billion in 2023, up 11% versus the prior year (2022). Revenues from vinyl records grew 10% to $1.4 billion, marking the 17th consecutive year of growth for the vinyl format in the US. Vinyl accounted for 71% of physical format revenues in the US last year, according to the RIAA. Additionally, RIAA points out that for the second time since 1987, vinyl albums outsold CDs in units (43 million vs 37 million) in the US last year, even as revenues from CDs also showed growth, up 11% YoY to $537 million in 2023.
US | A Coast-to-Coast Guide To The Best Record Stores In The US: Digging through vinyl bins to add something unique to your collection is an adventure. It’s all about nostalgia, excitement, and the thrill of the hunt. Finding a rare album isn’t just about expanding your collection; it often becomes a moment worth sharing on Instagram. Examples of two prized albums many collectors are hunting for include the Beatles’ “White Album,” for its highly-coveted low serial numbers (we’re talking first editions), and Elvis’ “My Happiness.” There is just one acetate disc of the king’s first recording known to exist. If you are willing to travel across the country for certain highly sought-after vinyl records, you definitely want to take a look at our list of the best record stores in the US.
Geelong, AU | Record store strikes a chord with music lovers: Josh Wray wants to make exploring new music and buying records as accessible as possible. Over the Labour Day long weekend, the 26-year-old opened J Wray Records, a vinyl lovers haven, in Torquay. Housed in a repurposed shipping container in Baines Crescent, the shop offers music enthusiasts an intimate browsing experience, where they can discuss their interests with each other. Visitors can also enjoy Wray’s rotating soundtrack of tunes, which span a variety of artists and genres, along with some rare gems from his personal collection. “People just love the inclusiveness of it all,” he said. “They come in and they don’t feel too overwhelmed. They know that there’s everything here in front of them. “It’s almost impossible to [ignore each other] when you’re in a space like this, so when other people come in, they’re really friendly, and chat with each other and talk about music while they’re here, which is cool.”
Jackson, TN | Jackson record store sells vinyl records to the young and old in West Tennessee: Connection Advocate, Andrea Kirk said, “Yes, vinyl is like a whole different ballgame. I don’t think I’ve come in and out of this door, not inspired.” Music is the heartbeat of Tennessee. According to the state, music is a $5.8 billion business supporting 61,000 jobs. Third Eye Curiosities is Connection City’s center for a blast to the past and future featuring music on vinyl. Third Eye Curiosities, Owner Hunter Cross said, “Before Third Eye Curiosities was a business. My good buddy Denver had a bookstore called Oz Books in this space.” Mr. Cross started selling albums at Oz and outsold the books. With his grandfather’s help, he took over the store. Mr. Cross said, “It wasn’t just solely records. It was kind of like a novelty shop. Curiosity shop. But the records are what people came back for.” A musician himself, his love of music pushes his passion for the store.
Serving up a hearty dose of nostalgia, British rock band The Kooks took to the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday night to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their hit album, Inside In/Inside Out.
Warming up the crowd while effortlessly gaining a new group of fans, fellow UK rock band The Vaccines played an opening 17 song set covering their 14 year discography. Groovy and familiar yet fresh, it’s hard not to picture their tunes as the soundtrack to a summer’s day with a cold libation in hand. Opening for an impressive list of bands including The Rolling Stones and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the four-piece band is now going on their own headlining tour across Mexico, Australia, and Europe. With the audience amped up and ready to go, it was time for the headliners to take the stage.
Formed in 2004, The Kooks have maintained a certain boyish, small town charm despite reaching mammoth levels of success. “We made it to Hollywooood!” lead singer Luke Pritchard exclaimed at one point, thanking the crowd for their support.
Despite over a decade having passed since Inside In/Inside Out’s release, the packed house was more than happy to travel back in time for the night. From “Seaside” to “She Moves in Her Own Way” as well as a peek into their newer tunes with “Closer” off their 2022 album 10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark, the journey across decades proved a reprieve from reality.
Bryan Adams extended his successful “So Happy it Hurts” tour into 2024, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Stewart as special guest. On March 13, the celebrated musicians—each best known for their respective contributions to ‘80s rock music—brought the three-and-a-half-hour-long show to EagleBank Arena in the Washington, DC suburb of Fairfax, VA.
The night kicked off at 8PM when Dave Stewart took the stage with his eight member, all-female backing band. Stewart is of course one half of Eurythmics who, along with Annie Lennox, is responsible for ’80s megahits like “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and “Here Comes the Rain Again.”
I never saw Eurythmics perform live, even though I was a fan growing up, so I jumped at the privilege of covering this legend. We photographers enjoyed the rare opportunity to shoot the entire set from the pit, something I’m extremely grateful for. While there is no replacing the rock goddess Annie Lennox (who no longer wishes to tour) seeing Dave Stewart with this very talented band was the next best thing. For an hour they treated the DC area to the “Eurythmics Songbook,” a well-crafted and crowd pleasing setlist of Eurythmics classics.
Stewart clearly enjoys performing these iconic songs—between songs he’d tell a story or two and joke a little with the crowd. He still sounds fantastic and, when the set was over, we photographers regrouped, and it was unanimous—his band is amazing.
The lineup is chock full of talent drawn from multiple countries. The charismatic Australian Vanessa Amorosi did most of the heavy lifting on lead vocals, sharing duties with Stevvi Alexander. Together they breathed new life into the songs with their modern vocal interpretations. The rest of the band includes Brazilian Indiara Sfair on harmonica, saxophonist Yasmin Ogilvie, bassist Julia Lamb, drummer Ellie East, keyboardist Hannah Koppenburg.
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Mercury Studios announces a new feature documentary, Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn, directed by the unheralded composer’s great great great granddaughter, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Sheila Hayman. It will be available as a DVD+Blu-ray package on May 17, 2024.
Take a celebrated musical genius, a rival sibling, an unknown manuscript, and one sensational revelation and what have you got? Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn—a captivating feature documentary starring global Decca artist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. The film also follows Fanny’s many modern champions, including pianist Sarah Rothenberg, whose pioneering recording of Fanny’s “Das Jahr” features in the story.
Anyone who has been to a wedding has enjoyed the musical genius of Felix Mendelssohn. His Wedding March is the most-played classical composition of all time. But Felix was not the only genius in the family: his sister, Fanny was also a brilliant composer. Yet most people have never heard of her, and even now only a few of her 450 works are published or performed.
Fanny as composer was equal to any of her contemporaries, male or female: technically brilliant and boldly ground-breaking. Yet she was 40 before she dared to defy Felix’s disapproval, and publish her music under her own name. Tragically, the resulting joy and recognition were short-lived. Less than a year later, Fanny died, followed shortly by Felix—his already poor health exacerbated by grief.
There are certain jazz albums that transcend the genre and become timeless classics. Eastern Sounds by Yusef Lateef is one of those albums. It is a stirring, meditative musical excursion of sound, that could be considered a precursor of world music, or even a more nuanced, textured, and varied early new age recording, without the negative baggage of that now almost nearly forgotten musical genre.
The closest album that it shares some musical and spiritual sensibilities with is Something Blue from Paul Horn, released the year before this 1961 release. Both albums are almost musical mantras of sound, but are also very accessible releases that don’t stray too far from mellow jazz.
Lateef had been exploring these kinds of sounds on previous albums as a leader, most notably on Prayer to the East from 1957, but Eastern Sounds galvanizes all of the elements that make Lateef’s take on this sacred jazz sound work so well. While the album starts off with the subtle swing of “The Plum Bossom” and readings of the love themes of the epic films Spartacus (Alex North) and The Robe (Alfred Newman), it’s the other six tracks that reflect more of the contemplative side of this groundbreaking album.
Lateef is supported by the rhythm section of Barry Harris on piano, Lex Humphries on drums, and Ernie Farrow on bass. Farrow also plays rabat (spelled various other ways through history), a lute-like instrument that blends perfectly with Lateef’s work here on tenor saxophone, oboe, and especially flute, the Chinese globular xun.
VIA PRESS RELEASE | March 19, 2024: “Vol. 6 – 1995” of On Record, a comprehensive series of award-winning books celebrating popular music from 1978–1998, has just been published.
Marking more than 50 years as one of America’s foremost popular music writers, G. Brown has interviewed well over 3,000 musicians in every genre, from superstars including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Kurt Cobain to scores of one-hit wonders, all of whom recounted their escapades and reminisced about what their time on the charts meant to them personally and musically. Over the decades, Brown also amassed an archive of close to 15,000 rare promotional photos.
Each volume of the On Record series presents nearly 200 archival images and 100 interviews with an array of performers, from the late Jerry Garcia and Dave Matthews to Bono and Mick Jagger. Beautifully crafted, these books belong in the library of every music fan and music institute. Proceeds from book sales benefit Colorado Music Experience, a non-profit cultural and educational organization dedicated to preserving musical legacies.
“In his On Record series, G. Brown makes stories of recorded music come alive by digging into the experiences of the artists—and through his writing, he reveals their humanity. What a gift these books are to music lovers,” says Jesse Collin Young, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Youngbloods.
“Vol. 6 – 1995” mines the explosion of alternative rock, ranging from big names (Alanis Morissette, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers) to up-and-comers (Radiohead, the Flaming Lips, Oasis), in addition to the year’s top pop, classic rock, R&B, country, jazz and new age releases.
Today, bassist-cellist-composer-bandleader Ron Carter is described without overstatement as a jazz ambassador, but flash back to the early 1960s and he was but one of many skilled young players on the scene. As talent attracts talent, Carter’s debut album Where? is as notable for its sidemen as it is for spotlighting an artist destined for greatness. On March 29 Craft Recordings brings out a fresh edition of this 1961 album on 180 gram vinyl as part of their ongoing Original Jazz Classics reissue series. Where? remains a pleasurable listen, its appealing air of the casual enhancing subtle inventiveness.
Initially released on Prestige Records’ New Jazz subsidiary (it is this edition that Original Jazz Classics and now Craft Recordings have reissued), Where? has been described as a likeably minor effort. While not wrongheaded, it’s an assessment that perhaps overlooks the value that accrues as time is spent with the recording. The lack of desperation to impress and the avoidance of safe choices do come into focus.
Glancing at the personnel, a curious party could be forgiven for thinking that either Prestige or Carter stacked the lineup to ensure an immediate impression. The beautifully unique Eric Dolphy is here on alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute. A more subtly distinctive explorer of jazz’s essence, Mal Waldron is the pianist. The ever dependable Charlie Persip is the drummer and the equally reliable George Duvivier is on bass as Carter plays cello on three tracks.
But Where? connects somewhat like a workshop session as Carter brings two originals (opener “Rally” and “Bass Duet”) to a program that’s rounded out with a pair of jazz standards (Hammerstein and Romberg’s “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” and Sy Oliver’s “Yes, Indeed”) and two by Randy Weston, a pianist-composer noted as a contemporary of the musicians in the band (the title track and closer “Saucer Eyes”).
Marlborough, UK | Record Store Day 2024 celebration at Marlborough shop: Independent record store Sound Knowledge will be celebrating Record Store Day 2024 with a weekend of special events. The Marlborough record shop will be open from 8am on Saturday 20 April, with hundreds of titles from this year’s Record Store Day release list. A spokesperson for the store said: “Don’t forget to let us know what you’ll be hoping to find on the day. We can’t reserve anything as per the rules, but it helps us to get our ordering right. “Our vinyl floor finders will be on hand on the day to advise and assist with any lists you might bring with you, but you’re also very welcome to enjoy a browse.” The team will be running a one-way system with the queue to the back door of the shop, accessible from Hyde Lane Car Park or up the steps in Hughenden Yard. Following a break last year, the Record Store Day live event is back for 2024 on Sunday 21 April. Taking place at St Peter’s Church, Marlborough, between 2pm and 7pm, the free live music event is set to be the biggest yet.
Okotoks, CA | New record shop soon to bring vintage vibes to downtown Okotoks: Okotoks is getting a dedicated record shop this week. Tipper Records is opening up shop on Friday (March 29) at 18 McRae Street. The name will be familiar to Okotoks’ vinyl aficionados, as it’s been around for a few years. Jaica Tipper originally founded Tipper Records in May 2022 at the age of 17. At first, it operated out of The Hidden Gem in Stockton Business Park before that store closed in January of 2023. That was around the same time Tipper took ownership of the Beatnik bus (a van converted into a rolling record store) along with about 20,000 records. It’s been her main focus over the last year and will continue to function even once the new store has opened. …Her new McRae Street storefront is in the space where Sweet Threads used to be before their recent move to Elizabeth Street. “I kind of had to jump on that… it was perfect for us. It’s the perfect layout,” says Tipper.
Floyd, VA | County Sales announces closure: Officials announced last week that after more than 50 years of business County Sales will permanently close its retail and online operations on April 30. County Sales was initially opened as the distribution arm of County Records, a storied record label formed by Dave Freeman in New York City in 1965. After finding its home in Floyd, County Sales became the world’s premier bluegrass and old-time music record store and distributor. After decades in the “basement” on Talley’s Alley, County Sales moved to 117 South Locust St. in downtown Floyd. As a 501c3 nonprofit under Handmade Music School, County Sales continued to connect people around the globe with new and rare recordings of American traditional music. After initially going out of business in 2018, Dylan Locke made a plan with Dave Freeman, who died last year, to take it on and try to keep the business going in Floyd.
Colchester, UK | Stone Rock Records shop to celebrate Record Store Day: A unique and independent record store will be celebrating all things vinyl during an event in Colchester next month. Stone Man Records is a pop-up record shop which is often found in an array of different shops in Colchester and its surrounding areas. On April 20, from 10am until 3pm, it will be marking Record Store Day at TwoBrews, in Church Street, where it will show off its huge selection of vinyl records. Record Store Day is a chance for people who buy and sell vinyl records to come together and honour the special role record shops play in their local communities. In the UK, more than 270 shops participate in the annual celebration. Jonathan Stoneman, the owner of Stone Rock Records, said: “Celebrating Record Store Day is very exciting. “It will feel like a validation of all the work I am putting in and if it can stir up some more excitement toward the medium of vinyl, that’s a win-win.
Brandi Carlile, in Washington, DC for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize tribute concert honoring her pal Elton John, played the second of two sold out shows at the Anthem Friday night.
The excited crowd gathered early and were already seated when The Hanseroth Twins took the stage to spend thirty minutes getting the crowd amped. Phil and Tim Hanseroth are best known as the bassist and guitarist, respectively, in Brandi Carlile’s band, as well as her songwriting and harmonizing partners. They recently started breaking out on their own, having released a single, “Remember Me,” which dropped at midnight Friday. A full Hanseroth Twins album is expected late this summer.
The duo was opening for themselves, essentially, only for the second time, the first being at the previous night’s show. They treated the crowd to a handful of songs, including the aforementioned “Remember Me” before tearing up a cover of the Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine” which got the crowd up, singing and dancing. They chatted with the audience in between songs and tipped their hats to DC and its legacy as a punk town.
After a quick break, the men returned to the stage accompanied by Brandi Carlile. As mentioned, they were in town to be part of the all-star tribute concert awarding the songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, which was held on March 20. Other performers included the likes of Metallica and Joni Mitchell.
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Acclaimed archival label Light in the Attic (LITA) continues their partnership with legendary singer, actress, activist, and icon Nancy Sinatra with a definitive reissue of her bestselling sophomore album How Does That Grab You?. Originally released in 1966, on the heels of her hit debut Boots, the LP offers an enticing blend of pop covers and Lee Hazlewood-penned originals, including Sinatra’s iconic rendition of “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down),” the classic “How Does That Grab You, Darlin’?,” and her earliest duet with Hazlewood, “Sand.”
Pressed on orange cream-colored wax at Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) and presented in a beautiful, expanded gatefold jacket, the special limited vinyl edition of How Does That Grab You? will be available exclusively for Record Store Day (April 20th) at participating independent retailers. Additionally, the album will be available in CD and digital formats on April 19th. All formats feature audio freshly remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer John Baldwin, with the vinyl and CD editions being accompanied by a 20-page booklet (featuring a new Q&A with Nancy conducted by the reissue’s GRAMMY®-nominated co-producer Hunter Lea, and never-before-seen photos from Nancy’s personal archive). Plus, limited-edition How Does That Grab You? autographed test pressings and merch will be available exclusively at Nancy’s Bootique at NancySinatra.com beginning May 7th.
In celebration of the release, LITA is hosting a live streaming event on Nancy’s YouTube channel on Thursday, April 18th beginning at 10:00 am PT/1:00 pm ET. The event will feature the album being played in its entirety (including a first listen of the previously unreleased track “If Things Don’t Start Picking Up”) and a chat with Nancy.
How Does That Grab You? marks the latest release in LITA’s ongoing Nancy Sinatra Archival Series, a partnership with the celebrated artist, which honors her musical legacy through lovingly curated reissues, including her 1966 debut Boots, 1968’s Nancy & Lee, and 1972’s Nancy & Lee Again (both with Lee Hazlewood), as well as the broadly-acclaimed 2021 career-spanning retrospective Start Walkin’ 1965-1976 and its 2023 companion Keep Walkin’: Singles, Demos & Rarities 1965-1978. The series also includes a wealth of limited-edition merch and other special releases.