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05/08/2024

Canada! Deep Purple's new album =1 charted at position #5. It is very nice to see that music fans from across the globe are taking part in this new album journey…

05/08/2024

Fantastic news for a fantastic album: Al Di Meola’s new record ‘Twentyfour’ charted at #1 in the German Top 20 Jazz-Charts!

‘Twentyfour’ is a vibrant bouquet of songs, showcasing Al Di Meola’s musical evolution and versatility. If you haven’t had the chance, enjoy the new album now.

04/08/2024

We couldn’t be happier to present the chart entries for Deep Purple’s new album to you: =1 is at the top of the charts around the globe!

Thank you to all the music lovers and fans out there! earMUSIC =1.

03/08/2024

Top 10 again, Netherlands! Deep Purple's new album =1 has reached #8 in the general charts and #3 in the vinyl charts. 🔥

03/08/2024

Happy birthday to Ian Crichton, founding member of the mighty SAGA! The earMUSIC team wishes you all the best on this special day and hopes you’ll enjoy it! Here’s to you!

Photo by Alexander Mertsch

02/08/2024

The good news keep coming: top #3 for Deep Purple's new album =1 in Scotland!

02/08/2024

Top 5 again in the second week of charts for Deep Purple’s new album =1! Germany, you rock!

01/08/2024

Another #2 for Deep Purple's =1 in the general charts in Austria! Thank you to all the Austrian fans for the love and enjoy the new music.

01/08/2024

The bass starts rambling, massive drums kick in..."Hey! Come on! Anybody wanna tell me the truth? Can’t Be Found!"

Today, "Can’t Be Found," the second single from the MC5's upcoming new studio album "Heavy Lifting," is out! Featuring none other than the original MC5 drummer and founding member, Dennis 'Machine Gun' Thompson, and the great Vernon Reid! A track that, both lyrically and musically, expresses the anger and frustration about the lack of change in society and channels the spirit of the MC5.

Listen now to "Can’t Be Found": mc5.lnk.to/cantbefound

01/08/2024

Just in time for August, Extreme releases their new single ‘Beautiful Girls’ from their latest album ‘Six’. ‘Beautiful Girls’ showcases Extreme’s versatility and celebrates the beauty of femininity. It’s the perfect tune for summer - listen now!

31/07/2024

And there's more... Poland! Deep Purple's new album =1 has reached #2 in the general charts for the third time in a row. Additionally, it has claimed the #1 spot in the vinyl charts! Thank you.

30/07/2024

Another top 10 album for Deep Purple in Belgium! It is so exciting to see =1 being liked by so many rock fans all over the world. We have a feeling that more is to come…

29/07/2024

The celebration continues! Deep Purple’s =1 is at the top of the charts in Finland: straight to #1 in the physical charts and #3 in the general charts.
And who knows, maybe there are some more great news on the horizon this week...

29/07/2024

Allow Bonnie Tyler to take you straight back to her 2019 live show at the prestigious Admiralspalast in Berlin, with 'Bad for Loving You'. The third single from her live album 'In Berlin' showcases Tyler's instantly recognizable voice, combining grit and power with her impressive vocal range. 'Bad for Loving You' was written by fellow Welshlady and Ed Sheeran collaborator Amy Wadge as well as Martie Maguire of 'The Chicks'. This bold song is one of Tyler's latest works and definitely a fan favourite not to be missed.

28/07/2024

And then there were 3! (X=1)

After Germany and Sweden, the new Deep Purple album goes to 1 in Switzerland.

If you like Purple and like us you are happy for them still being at the top, check our page again next week, the party might not be over yet!

Switzerland =1
After Whoosh! and inFinite, =1 achieves the perfect hat trick in the Swiss charts: #1 for the third time! The love story continues.

//DP WebCrew

27/07/2024

The party continues in Sweden!
=1 straight to nr 1
Congratulations Deep Purple and Playground Music Sweden

Sweden =1
The previous albums, inFinite and Whoosh!, did pretty well - reaching #5 and #3. This one has done even better... =1 goes straight to #1. Sweden rocks!

//DP WebCrew

26/07/2024

So, =1 really equals 1 in Germany!

=1 is the fourth Deep Purple studio album in a row to top the album charts in Germany (following NOW What?!, inFinite, and Whoosh!). Not that we ever doubted the incredible bond between the band and their audience for a second.

Just one week ago, on the release date, we were in Dresden to see the band live and celebrate the birth of the new album. It was a magical summer night, with the stage set near the Elbe river - the same river that flows past our office windows in Hamburg, many kilometers away.

Thousands of Purple T-shirts, smiles everywhere, people of all ages dancing and enjoying a living piece of history. There was a bit of nostalgia, maybe, but not too much. Being right there, in that moment, was all that mattered. 10,000 people came together, happily hypnotized by the music as the sun set, song after song.

We couldn't stop thinking about how great music is, how lucky we are to be an infinitely small part of it (pun intended), and how much it can make life better.

Cheers to Roger, Don, Simon, and the two Ians. We made it!

26/07/2024

'Heroes' by Stratovarius is now available digitally for the first time, along with a new, immersive lyric video. As part of the critically acclaimed album 'Survive', 'Heroes' has made a big impact in the metal scene. It shows Stratovarius' evolution and renewed energy while staying true to their symphonic roots. The song pays tribute to the modern-day heroes - a true hymn to bravery.

HEROES by STRATOVARIUS from the album 'Survive' (Out Now)Listen now: https://www.stratovarius.lnk.to/HeroesBuy it here: https://stratovarius.lnk.to/SurviveAl...

26/07/2024

Gary Cherone celebrates his birthday today and we celebrate his voice - one of the most powerful and unmistakable in rock - and his electric stage presence which make Extreme the force of nature that they are on record and on tour. We wish Gary a monster of a birthday and look forward to more extremes of musical excellence in his future!

Photo by Frankie Pepper

22/07/2024

Today we celebrate the birthday of the incredible composer and guitarist Al Di Meola, who has just released his new album ‘Twentyfour’ last week. And there are even more reasons to celebrate. Various songs from Al Di Meola's new album are currently featured in fantastic playlists: 'State of Jazz' (Spotify), 'JAZZIZ Editor’s Choice', 'Jazz Chill' (Apple Music), 'Jazz Now' (Deezer), and 'Coffee Shop Jazz'/ 'Jazz Fusion' (Amazon Music). The earMUSIC team wishes a day filled with wonderful music and joy!

Photo by Florian Grill

19/07/2024

Today, it all adds up to 1: Deep Purple's new album =1 is out and available worldwide.

19/07/2024

Al Di Meola's 'Twentyfour' is in full bloom and out today! What initially started as acoustic project, evolved into a grand production with electric guitars and orchestral arrangements– a musical evolution, an ode to overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, a vibrant bouquet of songs.

The new album is now available digitally, as a 2LP gatefold, 2LP gatefold limited marbled, and double CD. Listen and enjoy!

19/07/2024

Today, earMUSIC celebrates the release of Deep Purple's new album =1. And we couldn’t be more excited.

The past months have been a whirlwind: from witnessing the early studio sessions in our hometown Hamburg to playing the final album on repeat. From attempting (and failing) to solve the album equation to the birth of visual concepts.
We've seen the excitement build with each new song, each magazine cover found in shops and poster spotted on London busses, through every laugh (and glass of champagne or German beer) shared during the hectic media days.

A huge thank you to Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Don Airey, and Simon McBride for their trust. It's been an honour to contribute even a small part to Deep Purple's rich history.

Here’s to Deep Purple and the remarkable =1. It’s all rather exciting, just as Ian Gillan would say.

18/07/2024

The reissue series continues: today sees the release of a special demo version of Joe Henry's ‘God Only Knows’ from his upcoming and newly mastered reissue album ‘Civilians’. This never-before-released demo has been recorded on a piano in Joe Henry’s home studio, during the songwriting process for his 10th album ‘Civilians’. 'God Only Knows (Demo)' offers a truly intimate, raw and personal insight into the essence and beginnings of the song and is now available on all platforms for digital download and streaming.

1/3 of the forthcoming reissue trilogy, 'Civilians (2024)‘ will be available for the first time ever on vinyl on August 23rd. 💿

2024 reissue trilogy:
‘Civilians’ August 23rd, 2024
‘Blood From Stars’ October 18th, 2024
‘Invisible Hour’ December 6th, 2024

Listen to 'God Only Knows (Demo)' here: joe-henry.lnk.to/GodOnlyKnows

18/07/2024

‘Coming or Going’ is the third video release from New Model Army's latest studio album ‘Unbroken’. Recorded at the band’s Bristol show on the ‘Unbroken’ tour early in 2024, it perfectly captures the essence of New Model Army’s powerful sound and highly energetic live performances. Watch the new video now on YouTube.

From the album 'Unbroken' (January 24th, 2024)Order 'Unbroken' here: http://newmodelarmy.lnk.to/unbrokenIDAccess 'Coming or Going' here: https://newmodelarmy...

16/07/2024

Helmet announces their ‘Betty 30th anniversary’ tour! Join them on the road in Europe at the end of 2024. In addition to playing their classics from ‘Betty’, there will surely be some tracks from their latest studio album, 'LEFT’, on the set list. We can’t wait, see you there!

15/07/2024

From 'The Elephants of Mars' to Chickenfoot, Satch & Vai and beyond… the earMUSIC family salutes Mr. Joe Satriani in all his shape-shifting incarnations!

Photo by Joseph Cultice

14/07/2024

with The Alan Parsons Symphonic Project💿

Forty years after The Alan Parsons Project released their debut album in 1976, Alan Parsons returned with all his greatest hits in a symphonic show. On August 31, 2013, a large crowd gathered at Parque Pies Descalzos in Medellín, Colombia, when Alan Parsons appeared on stage with the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra. Out of that exceptional show, the Alan Parsons Symphonic Project released their live album, 'Live in Colombia'. An album full of musical highlights, captured on three beautiful colored vinyl discs.

12/07/2024

Jump right back to 2008 with the release of Status Quo's 'Official Archive Series Vol. 3 - Live at Westonbirt Arboretum'!

Their iconic performance in the Botanical Gardens amidst a multitude of imposing trees created a special atmosphere, which is captured on this unique LP as well as on CD and can be felt not only through the cover artwork.

An essential part of any fan's collection: https://statusquo.lnk.to/ArchiveVol3FA