Month: November 2025

Ahead of the 50-year anniversary of the Rolling Stones’ ‘Black and Blue’ (1976), the group will drop an expanded reissue of the album, set for release on Nov. 14.

The super deluxe collection will be available as a 5-LP vinyl box set and a 4-CD box set, both of which include a Blu-ray disc, hardback book and replica tour poster. Both feature the original remastered album and previously unreleased studio sessions with Jeff Beck, Harvey Mandel and Billy Preston, while the Blu-ray has a TV broadcast of the band’s 1976 performance at Les Abattoirs in Paris, plus Dolby Atmos surround sound mixes of both the studio album and the Stones’ 1976 Earls Court concert.

The Black and Blue 2025 reissue includes a six-track disc of previously unreleased recordings, including the Mick Jagger/Keith Richards composition “I Love Ladies,” plus a take on Shirley & Company’s “Shame, Shame, Shame” which is available to stream –HERE.

To preorder the expanded edition of Black and Blue, head HERE.

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Music icon James Taylor will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Nov. 11 as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations.

George Hamilton IV was the first country artist to champion James Taylor’s music by recording covers of “Carolina in My Mind” in 1969 and “Sweet Baby James” in 1971.  Taylor has also collaborated with country artists over the years including Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, as well as with Alison Krauss on the song “How’s the World Treating You?” – which earned Taylor a Grammy Award for best country collaboration.

Opry executive producer Dan Rogers shared in a statement: “The Opry has been built over the last 100 years in large part by songwriters and storytellers. To have one of the very best ever with us to celebrate 100 years is amazing to so many of us.”

Taylor will be joined by Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, with previously announced artists including Scotty Hasting, Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band during the November 11th performance.

For information, head HERE.

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Oasis will be marking the 25th anniversary of their first live album, Familiar to Millions, with a special reissue set for release on November 14th. Familiar to Millions captured the band’s legendary Wembley Stadium concert from July 2000.

Fans will be able to purchase the live album as a limited-edition 2-CD set or in a 3-LP package (marking the album’s debut on vinyl). Multiple vinyl versions will be available, including a silver edition from the official Oasis store, a red-and-black marble design from Amazon, and a blue pressing with an alternate sleeve available through HMV.

Additionally, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of What’s the Story, Morning Glory? a deluxe edition was released, featuring new unplugged renditions of five fan favorites—“Cast No Shadow,” “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” “Acquiesce,” and “Morning Glory.”

Preorder the ‘Familiar To Millions’ re-release: HERE.

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Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford and Gloria Gaynor were named this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees.

President Trump announced the recipients’ names, and will also serve as host of the event,  slated for December 7th at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and will air on CBS and Paramount+ at a later date. More details about the ceremony and broadcast are forthcoming.

A social media post read:
“The Kennedy Center is proud to announce our incredible lineup of 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees:
•George Strait (@GeorgeStrait)
•Michael Crawford
•Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone)
•Gloria Gaynor (@GloriaGaynor)
•KISS (@Kiss)
Congratulations to our 48th Class!

Kennedy Center President Ambassador Richard Grenell said in a statement: “For nearly half a century, this tradition has celebrated those whose voices and visions tell our nation’s story and share it with the world. This year’s Honorees have left an indelible mark on our history, reminding us that the arts are for everyone.”

The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world. Recipients have each had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts. Whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures or television, each Kennedy Center Honoree has a unique place in the national consciousness and their influence has inspired audiences from all walks of life. The Honors are not designated by art form or category of artistic achievement; over the years, the selection process has produced balance among the various arts and artistic disciplines.

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Guns N’ Roses has announced the vinyl reissue of their first official live album, Live Era 87-93, set for release on November 21st.

The sets have been newly remastered from the original stereo analog master tapes for the first time since 1999, which was recorded live worldwide between 1987-1993.

The reissue will be available in multiple configurations, including a 4 LP 180-gram black vinyl with slipcase and poster, and a multi-color 4 LP Premium Edition. A deluxe 4 LP edition features revamped artwork with full color graphics, expanded into two premium gatefold jackets housed in an exclusive foil art slipcase, a poster, and an exclusive turntable mat. Pressed on picture disc vinyl, limited to 500 units worldwide, individually numbered and exclusively available via the band’s website.

Additionally, a new line of merch – including a t-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, magnet, lithograph, and mug – are also available.  Head to the band’s webstore for details.

Preorder the Live Era 87-93 reissue in various configurations – HERE.

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Bon Jovi has dropped their latest collaboration, “Living Proof,” featuring Jelly Roll.

The song is a reimagined version of the track from the band’s 2024 album, “Forever,” and is featured on their new album “Forever (Legendary Edition).”  The 14-track album features multiple collaborations with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, James Bay, Lainey Wilson, Robbie Williams and Avril Lavigne, among others.

In a statement, Jon Bon Jovi shared that the album was inspired by his vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab: “I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me. Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need.”

See the lyric video for ‘Living Proof’ – HERE.

Stream – FOREVER (LEGENDARY EDITION) – HERE.

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