Yes Release Single From Forthcoming 'Tales From Topographic Oceans' Box Set

One of the most ambitious albums in rock history, Yes’ Tales From Topographic Oceans arrives February 6 from Rhino as a Super Deluxe Edition boxed set.

The massive collection spans 12 CDs, 2 LPs, and a Blu-ray and features a newly remastered version of the original double album on both CD and vinyl; rarities; previously unreleased studio and live recordings; and several new mixes by Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos version. 

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Rhino.com will have an exclusive bundle of Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition) with a 12x12 Tales litho numbered and signed by Roger Dean, limited to 500.

The single edit for “The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)” is out now. Have a listen below.

The origins behind Tales From Topographic Oceans trace back to a footnote in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi, which inspired Jon Anderson to imagine a four-part musical journey through ancient Hindu scriptures. That concept took shape across four side-long compositions: “The Revealing Science Of God (Dance of the Dawn),” “The Remembering (High the Memory),” “The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun),” and “Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil).”

To capture the album’s structural and spiritual ambition, Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), and Alan White (drums) worked with longtime producer Eddy Offord at London’s Morgan Studios, using Britain’s first 24-track console. Released December 7, 1973, Tales From Topographic Oceans topped the U.K. album chart and reached #6 in the U.S., where it earned a Gold certification.

The new Super Deluxe Edition reveals deeper dimensions of the project with previously unreleased in-progress versions of all four album tracks, providing rare insight into the creation of Yes’ most audacious work. 

The set’s live material was recorded early in the tour for Tales and includes previously unreleased performances of all four album tracks, along with earlier favorites “And You And I” and “Close To The Edge.” The shows include Zürich (April 21, 1974), Manchester (November 28, 1973), and Cardiff (December 1, 1973). 

When the album came out, it took time for some fans and critics to catch up with the band, as writer Syd Schwartz of Jazz & Coffee recalls in the set’s liner notes. “Consensus was never the point,” he says. “Tales From Topographic Oceans will continue to be debated, dismissed, defended, and rediscovered. Its resistance to easy categorization is not a failure — it’s the reason it endures. It’s a vast, unknowable ocean of sound and spirit. And it still hasn’t finished revealing itself.”

Schwartz also notes the album would be a turning point for the band: “Without Tales, there’s no Relayer. No pivot to leaner, sharper structures in the later ’70s. No map gets drawn without first pushing the edges of the known world — and Tales is where Yes did exactly that.”

'Ronnie Montrose Remembered' Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With All-Star Memorial Concert

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered  — one of the most talked about shows of NAMM 2026.

This 10 year anniversary celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest hits from early Montrose, Edgar Winter, Van Morrison, Gamma and more. The event is set for 7:30 PM, Saturday, January 24th at the Grand Theater Anaheim Event Center.

The all-star featured performers so far include members of: Montrose, Guns n Roses, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Dio, LA Guns, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Megadeth, Dokken, Ozzy Osbourne, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs, Winger, Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley, Y & T, Slaughter, Great White, Lynch Mob, Last In Line, Kingdom Come, The Edgar Winter Group, Sweet, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, Robbie Krieger Band, Bullet Boys, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, with more players being added on a daily basis.

Additionally, the show will feature surprise cameos, speakers, never-before-seen video clips and other raw footage, showcasing Montrose’s career. 

Tickets are $39 at Tix.com.

V.I.P. Packages are available for $99 which include Prime Up Front Orchestra seating, access to the Private V.I.P. Backstage Lounge area with Private restrooms, a Private backstage V.I.P. bar, an exclusive V.I.P. Artist Meet & Greet Area Photo Ops with pro photographer, Red Carpet access, a 10 year commemorative custom guitar pick, an RMR 2026 show poster, Backstage/Sidestage access, with a private full “onstage” bar. 

Additionally, a very limited quantity of ‘Super V.I.P.’ packages are available which include all of the above plus front row center seating, an exclusive custom 10 Year Anniversary T Shirt, a signed full size show poster, extra guitar picks, and video & photo goodies never seen or heard before from older Montrose shows.

Former Montrose lead singer and event producer Keith St John says new names are being added to the lineup every day. St John was with Montrose for the last 13 years of Montrose’s life. The band was on top of the charts in the 1970s when Sammy Hagar was vocalist, with tunes like "Rock Candy," "Bad Motor Scooter" and "Rock the Nation." 

When St John teamed up with Montrose they continued to entertain until right before his death, filling clubs and festivals around the world. St John wrote many unreleased tunes with Ronnie Montrose, some performed at concerts throughout their years together.

It has been 10 years since the first RMR memorial celebration took place and St John wants this special anniversary edition of the show to be as scintillating as the first. “Ronnie’s contribution to rock music in the early 70’s was the Rock n Roll bible for many of the up and coming great American rock guitarists for the next two decades more than he probably ever realized or gave himself credit for.  I really want to give those who really appreciate Ronnie the chance to get together in a loving dynamic concert setting where we can all really dig in and enjoy each other through the commonality of Ronnie’s music,” St John remarks. 

Full details can be found at RonnieMontroseRemembered.com.

Crosley Radio Announce Exclusive Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini Turntable & 3” Records For Record Store Day 2026

 

Crosley Radio is celebrating its 18th year as a founding sponsor of Record Store Day with the launch of the  The Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini Turntable, a collectible turntable that channels the legendary energy of The Rolling Stones. Available at participating record stores on Record Store Day, April 18th, 2026, this limited-edition release is a must-have for collectors and music fans alike.

Small, bold, and unapologetically rock ’n’ roll, The Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini Turntable comes with a matching storage crate that holds up to sixteen 3-inch records and showcases exclusive Rolling Stones artwork. The package includes six 3-inch singles, each featuring reproduced picture sleeves originally released in the U.S.:

• Get Off of My Cloud – #1 on both sides of the Atlantic, September 1965
• Play With Fire – B-side to The Last Time, February 1965
• Heart of Stone – A Top Twenty US chart hit at #19 on Billboard Pop, December 1964
• Mother’s Little Helper – #8 on US Billboard Pop chart, June 1966,
• Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow? – Top Ten UK #5 & US #9 on pop charts, 60thAnniversary, September 1966
• Honky Tonk Women – #1 on both sides of the Atlantic, July 1969

Despite its compact size, the RSD3 Mini Turntable delivers, with a pre-mounted Audio-Technica cartridge, adjustable pitch control, supported platter, and a built-in speaker. For bigger sound, users can connect via Bluetooth to external speakers. Portable power options include micro-USB or four AA batteries, making it perfect for on-the-go listening. Full-size features such as a dust cover, headphone jack, and post adapters for large-hole records ensure the mini player performs as impressively as it looks.

“We’re thrilled to add this Rolling Stones product to our exclusive Record Store Day releases,” said Crosley Radio President Keith Starr. “Combining Crosley’s passion for records with the band’s legendary legacy creates a collectible we know fans will be excited to spin.”

Available at participating independent record stores on Record Store Day, April 18th, 2026. Quantities are limited.

For a list of participating Record Store Day locations, visit recordstoreday.com/stores.

Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow With Ronnie James Dio Box Set Due Next Spring

 

The Temple Of The King 1975-1976 is the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow’s career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The nine-CD set, newly mastered by Andy Pearce & Matt Wortham, is housed in Deluxe 7” packaging featuring a 24-page booklet featuring memorabilia, photos and sleeve notes by music writer Rich Davenport. It drops March 6, 2026.

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The set spans the band's first two years and includes Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Rising, and the extended German concerts that were compiled as part of the double live album On Stage.

The final two discs comprise rare recordings, many of which are featured on CD for the first time, including band rehearsals, single edits, and rough mixes.

Rainbow was initially formed as a Ritchie Blackmore solo project in the early months of 1975, after a Deep Purple tour of the previous year. On that tour, they were supported by the American band Elf. The singer of Elf, Ronnie James Dio, left an impression on Blackmore, who asked him to sing on a cover of the song "Black Sheep Of The Family."

The sessions went so well that a full album began to take shape, with Blackmore and Dio collaborating on original songs. Blackmore had such foresight in this project, he solely funded the work and thus began the mystical musical world of Rainbow. The resulting record, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, was recorded between February and March 1975 at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany. With Blackmore's composing prowess and Dio's mystical lyrics, the band was set to take fans to a new level.

The album’s unusual stylistic blend of hard rock and classical music was partly inspired by Blackmore taking up the cello to help him break free of the confines of conventional guitar chord progressions. Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was a top 15 hit in the UK and top 30 in the US, and was such a positive experience that in the Summer of 1975, that Blackmore left Deep Purple to commit himself fully to Rainbow.

Recruiting bassist Jimmy Bain, keyboard player Tony Carey and ex-Jeff Beck Group drummer Cozy Powell, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow undertook their first tour. By 1976, the band's name had been shortened to Rainbow, and a second album, Rising, was recorded in February of that year once again at Musicland. 

Rising, with its iconic sleeve of a fist holding a rainbow in a mystical scene, only features six tracks, including two epic compositions on side two, one of which, "Stargazer," is widely regarded as a Rainbow classic and a landmark in hard rock. The original musical stylings are often touted as the first neo-classical metal band. It was the perfect melding of Ritchie's guitar wizardry and Ronnie's soaring powerful vocals.

Taking the album on the road in 1976, the band added Deep Purple's "Mistreated" to their setlist, and song lengths were stretched to include improvisational sections. The band recorded shows in Germany and Japan, which were edited and compiled as the live album On Stage, released in the summer of 1977. Three of the German shows from Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Nürnberg are being released together for the first time outside of Japan on The Temple Of The King 1975 – 1976.

Robin Trower Releases 'Too Rolling Stoned' Video From Upcoming Live Album

 

British guitarist Robin Trower has revealed the latest live cut, “Too Rolling Stoned,” from his upcoming album One Moment In Time: Live In The USA, which will be released on January 30, 2026, via Artone/Provogue.  Check out the video below.

The 14-song setlist represents a whistlestop guide to Trower’s fabled career, the bluesman striking a keen balance of all-time classics and new songs that reflect where he stands as an artist in modern times. You’ll find no fewer than four songs from 1974’s gold-selling masterpiece, Bridge Of Sighs, still universally hailed amongst the greatest albums from the golden era of blues-rock. 

“Those songs have to be in there, because they’re the audience’s favorites,” he says of these roaring renditions of “Too Rolling Stoned,” and the previously released live version of “Day of the Eagle.” “That album is still a very powerful piece of music.”   

In the summer of 2025 and riding high on the acclaim for his latest solo album, Come And Find Me, the guitarist crossed the Atlantic for a 25-date run in the nation that has welcomed him since the start. 

Almost 60 years have passed since Trower first performed in the Land Of The Free, but as a British gunslinger raised under slate-grey South London skies, he still remembers the culture shock. “I first came here with Procol Harum in the late 60s. Back then, it was a different world,” he says.

Slinging his signature Fender Stratocaster, moving the air with 50-watt Marshall stacks and drawing on his full array of Fulltone pedals (try the wah masterclass on opener “The Razor’s Edge”), Trower is very much running the show. But as the veteran bandleader acknowledges, the flying sparks on One Moment In Time: Live In The USA are down to the chemistry between his trusty power-trio: a three-headed beast that moves as one through the set’s shifting dynamics and time signatures.

“I prefer this format because I have more freedom,” he explains. “In a three-piece, everybody is trying to make up for the missing instrument. We’ve got Richard Watts on bass and vocals: a wonderful voice, great musician. Then there’s Chris Taggart on drums, another fantastic musician. I’m very fortunate to play with guys of this calibre. We’ve been working together now for a good ten years. They have to watch me a bit, because obviously I’m leading and they have to follow – but they do a brilliant job.”

One Moment In Time: Live In The USA, then, is a document of Robin Trower in full flight, just as powerful when experienced through your home speakers as it was for the fans on the front row. “At the very least, you want the audience to be feeling entertained by the end of the show,” he considers. “But I’d really like them to walk out feeling elated. I want them to get something emotionally out of this as well…”

Roger Daltrey Of The Who Is Knighted

 

The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey has hailed his knighthood as both an “incredible honor” and a “dream” for someone from his background.

The 81-year-old singer, who launched and curated the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall concerts, was recognized for his services to charity and music.

Following Wednesday’s investiture at Windsor Castle, Sir Roger said that he accepted the honor on behalf of the charity.

“For me, it’s a double honor because I’m getting it for my work with Teenage Cancer Trust. So personally it’s wonderful,” he said.

“But for Teenage Cancer Trust, I’m accepting it on behalf of all those people who may never get an honor and without whom we never would have made the success we have made of our charity.

“It’s important to me that I make them realize they are really appreciated.”

The musician said: “It is an incredible honor, I was born in the Second World War and grew up in the streets in London, for a kid like me, achieving this, it’s a dream.”

He said he was on tour when the letter informing him of his knighthood arrived.

His wife Heather didn’t tell him while he was away and later “broke the news” when he returned home.

Sir Roger said it is important to “just love what you are doing”, adding: “Never fall out of love with what you’re doing and deliver it.”

Sir Roger stepped down from his role as curator of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts in 2024 after more than 20 years in the role.

The concerts have raised more than £34 million for charity and have led to the setting up of 28 specialized units within the NHS.

Discussing his decision to step down, Sir Roger, who remains an honorary patron for the charity, said: “It needs young blood to survive and now (The Cure’s) Robert Smith is doing it next year and we’ll get a different curator every year then.

“I can’t believe I did it for 24 years because it’s not an easy thing they do.

“They manage to get six nights of music, one night of comedy, with people who are able to fill the Albert Hall.”

Sir Roger said he is “very proud” of the concerts and the fact that so many bands and artists are willing to perform for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Smith’s line-up for next March’s concerts include bands such as Manic Street Preachers, Elbow and Wolf Alice.

Sir Roger said: “I’m kind of intrigued because they are all bands I’m not really familiar with, so it’s opening my eyes.

“I come from a totally different generation of music, and we’ve used most of them, but it’s going to be interesting.”

Sir Roger said he is planning on attending the concerts and announcing the bands who are due to perform.

He said he is “still involved” with the concerts and is also the “spare band” if there is ever a situation when somebody has dropped out.

The singer added: “If they ever end up where someone can’t do it, I’ve always said to them I’ll throw a band together and I’ll do it.”

Since 2000, the charity’s annual gigs have seen performances from the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Oasis, Muse, Ed Sheeran, and more.

Triumph Announces First Tour In 30 Years With 50th Anniversary Trek

 

Canadian three-piece band Triumph have announced their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation.

 

A statement from the band reads: “Our fans have always been the heart of Triumph. Their energy, their belief, and the way they embraced the positivity in our music have carried us for fifty years. We’ve always said these songs were meant to bring people together - and that’s exactly why we’re coming back now. We knew there was still a chapter left to write. This tour is our chance to do it, together with the people who made the Triumph journey possible.”

Tickets for the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest April Wine, will be available

beginning with a presale running Wednesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 11,

giving fans early access to seats. 

American Express Card Members in Canada can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, December 11 at 11:59 PM local time. The general on-sale follows on Friday, December 12 at 10am local time at livenation.com.

Formed in Mississauga in 1975, Triumph - Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals), Mike Levine (bass,

keyboards), and Gil Moore (drums, vocals), rose from playing high school auditoriums and rock

n’ roll bars to selling out arenas, Triumph has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and earned multiple gold and platinum certifications, building a global following through headline tours and landmark festival performances, including the 1983 US Festival before 500,000 fans. 

2026 TRIUMPH 50 TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

CANADA

April 22 — Sault Ste. Marie, ON — GFL Memorial Gardens

April 24 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena

April 25 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum

April 28 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre

April 29 — Moncton, NB — Avenir Centre

May 1 — Laval, QC — Place Bell (Montreal)

May 2 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre

May 5 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre

May 7 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place

May 8 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome

UNITED STATES

May 13 - Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre (Chicago)

May 14 - Milwaukee, WI | Miller High Life Theatre

May 16 - Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre

May 17 - St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

May 20 - Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas)

May 21 - San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center

May 22 - Houston, TX | Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land

May 24 - Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

May 26 - Atlanta, GA | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

May 28 - Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia)

May 30 - Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit)

June 3 - Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater

June 5 - Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York)

June 6 - Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion