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Last Night, The Rolling Stones Did a Surprise Set At The Album Release Party in New York, U.S.A.

THE NEW ALBUM "HACKNEY DIAMONDS" IS OUT NOW


Swati Bhat


20 October 2023, New York: The Rolling Stones took over New York City's Racket NYC last night to mark the arrival of their highly anticipated new album Hackney Diamonds, the band's first new album in eighteen years. With DJ Questlove on the turntables, the party rapidly evolved into a rock concert as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood joined the stage to perform their songs from the new album plus classic hits. Lady Gaga joined the band on stage to perform their single "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" before a sold-out crowd.

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Bruce Springsteen, Daniel Craig, Mary Kate Olsen, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Chris Rock, Taylor Hill, Rachel Weisz, Dianna Agron, Christie Brinkley, Minka Kelly, Tommy Hilfiger, and others will be in attendance.

The 12-track album was produced at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, Metropolis Studios in London, Sanctuary Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, Electric Lady Studios in New York, and The Hit Factory/Germano Studios in New York. Charlie Watts, the late drummer, appears on two tunes, "Mess It Up" and "Live By The Sword." “Live By The Sword” additionally features bass from former Stones bassist Bill Wyman. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” featuring vocals from Lady Gaga and keys and piano from Stevie Wonder, “Get Close” and “Live By The Sword’” with piano from Elton John, and “Bite My Head Off” with bass from Paul McCartney.”

Hackney Diamonds is their first studio album since 2005's A Bigger Bang. Since then, the Stones have continued to break box office records on a string of global sell-out tours, and in 2016, they released the GRAMMY® Award-winning Blue & Lonesome, which featured brilliant versions of many of the blues tracks that helped shape their sound and topped album charts around the world. On their anniversary Sixty tour last year, they wowed nearly a quarter-million European fans. Over the course of their career, the Rolling Stones have sold over 250 million albums worldwide.

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Hackney Diamonds marks The Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) first album produced by producer and musician Andrew Watt.


HACKNEY DIAMONDS TRACKLIST -

1. ANGRY

2. GET CLOSE

3. DEPENDING ON YOU

4. BITE MY HEAD OFF

5. WHOLE WIDE WORLD

6. DREAMY SKIES

7. MESS IT UP

8. LIVE BY THE SWORD

9. DRIVING ME TOO HARD

10. TELL ME STRAIGHT

11. SWEET SOUNDS OF HEAVEN

12. ROLLING STONE BLUES




'Naina' by Pratsofficial: A Captivating Musical Journey Through Love & Longing.

'Naina,' a soul-stirring and sincere musical journey by the talented musician Pratsofficial, is released by IndieA Records. This captivating song promises to take listeners on a profound trip through the depths of love and longing, inspiring nostalgia and an unwavering desire for a love that transcends time and space.

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'Naina' stands out as a timeless and emotionally powerful song that invites listeners to embark on an intimate journey in an era where music is frequently used as a transient distraction. The skill of Pratsofficial as a musician and storyteller shows through in this song, leaving an unforgettable impact on the hearts of everyone who hears it.

Pratsofficial is a talented musician who uses the power of music to connect with his audience. The lyrical words of the song, together with Pratsofficial's passionate vocals, create an aura of vulnerability and passion that is guaranteed to resonate with anybody who has ever experienced the highs and lows of love. 'Naina' is a passionate portrayal of the universal human feeling of longing and affection.









New Song From Lauren Spencer Smith, "SAD FOREVER"

18 OCTOBER 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith, a multi-platinum recording artist and rising star internationally, debuted her brand-new song "Sad Forever" off her album Mirror today. Her first music video as co-director with Henry Arres for the song "Sad Forever" features gorgeous visuals that complement the song's somber tone. Viewers may watch Lauren battling complex emotions while leading a busy and prosperous life in the promotional film. The powerful vocalist and songwriter Lauren uses the range and depth of her voice to promote the importance of monitoring your mental health and to inspire her audience to acknowledge their true feelings.


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"Sad Forever" was published not long after Lauren's debut full-length album Mirror, which was well-received by NPR, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other publications. She is presently halfway through her 42-city global headline tour, The Mirror Tour, which has sold out a significant portion of its dates in North America, Europe & the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Mirror is made up of 15 extraordinarily emotional, intimate songs that give listeners a glimpse into Lauren's life. The title Mirror is intimate and deliberate, “I’ve been working on this album for years. It has been with me through so much in my life, the highs and the lows, and it means more to me than I can put into words. It tells a story of reflection, healing and growth. The title comes from the one thing in my life that's seen me in every emotion through that journey— my bedroom and bathroom mirror.”

Through her approachable and genuine songs, Lauren has garnered a global fan base with more than one billion global streams to date. Mirror features singles like "That Part," the anthem of 2023's romanticism, "Best Friend Breakup," which provides solace for a particular kind of heartbreak, "Fantasy," which confronts toxic relationships and features her close friends and collaborators GAYLE and Em Beihold, and her breakthrough songs, the platinum-certified singles "Fingers Crossed" and "Flowers." With "Bigger Person," a previously unreleased fan favorite, and "Do It All Again," the album's penultimate single, Mirror is eagerly anticipated. Both songs contain a variety of melodic and lyrical Easter eggs that fans can discover.

Performances by Lauren on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 2022 MTV VMAs, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and other shows have highlighted her recent success. She performed at the People's Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Best New Artist, and Apple Music named her one of their "5 Breakthrough Artists Of 2022."


“’Mirror’ features breakthrough singles” – Billboard

“Smith transmits this sense of forward momentum and change via open-hearted balladry with an ear for melody” – Rolling Stone

“Diaristic songwriting that feels immediately relatable.” – The Guardian

“A global pop sensation…pairing poignant and resonant lyricism with unforgettable melodies and the purity of her voice to create hit after hit.” – Sweety High


Tickets and VIP for the Mirror Tour are available now. For the full list of tour dates, ticket links and VIP packages, head to tour.LaurenSpencerSmith.com.

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LISTEN TO “SAD FOREVER” HERE










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