Al Green Releases Four-Song EP

 

Eleven-time Grammy Award-winning soul icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Al Green has released a new four-song EP called To Love Somebody via Fat Possum Records. Green stamps his signature stylings on the Bee Gees’ 1967 hit “To Love Somebody,” an unreleased, alternate version of his 2023 acclaimed single “Perfect Day,” featuring British singer/songwriter RAYE, The Velvet Underground’s “I Found A Reason,” and his previously released rendition of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” This digital EP is available everywhere.

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“When Fat Possum came to my studio and played me ‘To Love Somebody’ and ‘I Found A Reason,’ I felt this instant connection and harmonies immediately filled me,” says Green. “The music spoke to me, so we immediately went to work.”

Produced by Matthew Johnson, Al Green once again went into the studio with the Hi Rhythm Section: Reverend Charles Hodges [organ]; Leroy Hodges [bass]; Archie “Hubbie” Turner [piano]; Will Sexton [guitar]; Steve Potts [drums] - from Booker T & The MG's. among others, and includes string section arrangements from Stax legend Lester Snell, bringing Al Green’s distinctive touch and feel to each song. 

Lou Reed once stated: “I wanted to sound like somebody too! Al Green. I just couldn’t do it. I didn’t want to humiliate myself by even trying to do that in public. I wanted to sound like Al.” Now, Al Green lends his trademark soulful phrasing to The Velvet Underground’s ‘I Found A Reason’ and Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day,’ which the New York Times described as “a sumptuous reimagining of Lou Reed’s 1972 classic.”

In 2024, Al Green released his rendition of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts”, to which R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe commented, “Speaking on behalf of the entire band — we could not be more honored, more flattered, more humbled...this is an epic moment for us.” 

'Frampton Comes Alive!' Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Special Vinylphyle Edition

 

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his iconic album Frampton Comes Alive! Release in 1976, Frampton Comes Alive! became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the top-selling live albums, with nearly 20 million copies sold worldwide.

As part of the celebration, Frampton will release a Vinylphyle edition of Frampton Comes Alive! on January 22 via A&M/UMe. The album can now be heard on vinyl again, presented as it was originally intended to sound. The limited Vinylphyle double LP pressing is sourced from the original 1975 Doug Sax 1/4" production master, with lacquers cut by Joe Nino-Hernes, and pressed on 180g black vinyl at RTI. The package features a four-panel insert including a new interview with Frampton and Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop. In addition to the Vinylphyle release, the album is also available to experience in Dolby Atmos, following its 2024 immersive audio debut.

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“I can't believe it’s now been 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released, but that record still feels like a living, breathing moment in my life,” says Frampton. “When we decided to do this Vinylphyle edition, it was important to me that it be done the right way. I personally asked that the audio be sourced from the original 1975 Doug Sax production master because I wanted it to sound exactly as we heard it back then. This album was born onstage, and hearing it presented this way on vinyl feels like bringing that energy back to life for longtime fans and new listeners alike.”

First released in January 1976, Frampton Comes Alive! quickly became a defining moment in live rock performance, capturing the energy and charisma that shaped Frampton’s early touring years. As Rolling Stone noted, Frampton “owned the year 1976 like nobody else in rock.” The album spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earned an Album of the Year nomination at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards and has since been certified 8x Platinum by the RIAA. Its explosive reception helped establish Frampton as one of the era’s most commanding live performers. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the record remains a cultural touchstone frequently cited by outlets including The New York Times, Billboard and Variety as one of the greatest live albums ever recorded.

The legendary musician recently wrapped up his extensive “Let’s Do It Again!” headline tour. Despite announcing a farewell run in 2019 due to a diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis, Frampton has spent the last few years touring the country over, appearing on stages across America, sitting in with the house band at “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and most recently received the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage Nashville.

In 2020, Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, his autobiography, “Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir,” debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list and he appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks.

In 2023, Frampton unveiled Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award and unveiled his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album via UMe. 

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…”