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Elvis Presley

Posted on 12 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

NEON and Universal Pictures International have announced the physical release of EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert from acclaimed visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

The film is also now available for pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray/4K UHD at Shop.Graceland.com with a release date of June 16. A special edition Steelbook will also follow the physical release in late 2026.

Following its enormously successful global theatrical release, EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert gives audiences the opportunity to experience Elvis Presley like never before at home, with breathtaking picture quality and immersive sound.

The film debuted at Toronto International Film Festival, followed by an extraordinary global box office run, breaking the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a documentary in IMAX. The film also garnered widespread critical acclaim. It currently holds a remarkable 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, marking Luhrmann’s most critically acclaimed film to date.

EPiC features long-lost footage from Presley’s legendary Vegas residency in the 1970s, woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour and treasured 8mm film from the Graceland archive, along with rediscovered recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story.” With EPiC, Luhrmann transforms unearthed archival material into an electrifying cinematic odyssey that captures Elvis at his best.

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Eagles

Posted on 12 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

The Eagles have shared a live version of “Lyin’ Eyes” from the upcoming deluxe edition of their 1975 album, One Of These Nights.

“Lyin’ Eyes” won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The previously unreleased live version of the Eagles’ performance at the Sunshine Festival at Anaheim Stadium on September 28, 1975, recorded at the end of the tour for One Of These Nights, features Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, and Don Felder.

The Blu-ray that accompanies the CD set presents the album and the live performance in Dolby Atmos and high-resolution stereo. One Of These Nights (Deluxe Edition) and the Atmos mix of the original album will also be available digitally.

The Eagles’ 1975 studio album, One Of These Nights, was a milestone album for the band, earning them their first Grammy Award and becoming the first of four consecutive No. 1 albums. Rhino will release a Deluxe Edition of the album on May 1, in advance of the band’s headlining performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and upcoming stadium dates as part of The Long Goodbye, Act III.

One Of These Nights (Deluxe Edition) will be available as a 3CD/Blu-ray set featuring a new mix of the original album, an unreleased, 16-song 1975 concert at Anaheim Stadium, and new Dolby Atmos and high-res stereo mixes. A 3LP version, released the same day, will include the new album mix and the full concert recording.

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Bob Dylan

Posted on 12 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

A few weeks after expanding his tour itinerary, Bob Dylan has added some more dates to his U.S. tour, which kicked off March 21 in Omaha, Nebraska.

The newly added dates fall in late June and early July, with stops scheduled in Tucson, Albuquerque, Austin, Chicago, and a July 4th gig in Kansas City, Missouri. Dylan is also set to perform in Texas, Arkansas and Minnesota.

Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Dates:

04/12 – Dayton, OH @ Winsupply Theatre
04/14 – Knoxville, TN @ Auditorium at Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
04/16 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
04/17 – Chattanooga, TN @ Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
04/19 – Asheville, NC @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center
04/20 – Spartanburg, SC @ The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
04/22 – Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium
04/23 – Dothan, AL @ Dothan Civic Center
04/25 – Jackson, MS @ Thalia Mara Hall
04/27 – Baton Rouge, LA @ River Center Theatre for Performing Arts at Raising Cane’s River Center
04/28 – Shreveport, LA @ Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
04/29 – Tyler, TX @ UT Tyler Cowan Center
05/01 – Abilene, TX @ Abilene Auditorium at Abilene Convention Center
06/04 – Troutdale, OR @ Amphitheater at McMenamins Edgefield ^
06/06 – Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste Michelle Winery ^
06/07 – Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste Michelle Winery ^
06/09 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre ^
06/12 – Lincoln, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino
06/13 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre ^
06/14 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre ^
06/17 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl ^
06/18 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Theater at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino
06/20 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena ^
06/21 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park ^
06/23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre ^
06/24 – Tucson, AZ @ AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol
06/26 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sandia Amphitheater
06/29 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater ^
06/30 – New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Amphitheater
07/02 – Thackerville, OK @ WinStar World Casino
07/03 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP ^
07/04 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre ^
07/06 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater #^
07/08 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
07/24 – Vienna, VA @ Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts $
07/25 – Vienna, VA @ Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts $

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ZZ TOP

Posted on 06 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

Analogue Productions has announced the forthcoming release of a definitive Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR) 45 RPM 2LP edition of Tres Hombres, the 1973 breakthrough album by ZZ Top.

Arriving on April 24, and limited to 5,000 numbered copies worldwide, this meticulously crafted high-fidelity vinyl release offers the most sonically and visually stunning presentation ever produced for the Texas trio’s landmark recording.

Originally released in 1973, Tres Hombres transformed ZZ Top from regional heroes into national rock contenders, capturing the band’s signature swagger and grit alongside some of the most infectious guitar tracks ever recorded.

Powered by the unmistakable chemistry of Billy F. Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, the album fused Texas blues, boogie, and rock into a lean, electrified style that remains instantly recognizable. Decades later, its influence continues to reverberate across rock and blues music, earning recognition on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

The album features “La Grange,” “Waitin’ for the Bus”, “Jesus Just Left Chicago,” “Hot, Blue and Righteous” and “Move Me on Down the Line,” among other songs.

This UHQR edition has been mastered by Matthew Luthans at The Mastering Lab directly from the original analog master tapes, ensuring exceptional fidelity and authenticity. The album is pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) on 180-gram Clarity Vinyl.

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Tina Turner

Posted on 06 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

Tina Turner’s ninth studio album, Wildest Dreams, is set to be reissued for its 30th anniversary remastered for the first time and expanded with rare and unreleased music.

Parlophone will release Wildest Dreams (30th Anniversary Edition) on June 26 across multiple formats, led by a 4CD/Blu-ray collection that includes the remastered version of the 1996 album, a compilation of B-sides and rare tracks, and the previously unreleased July 20, 1996, concert at Wembley Stadium – mixed from the multi-track master by Jon Bailey at AIR Studios in London.

Recorded before a considerable London crowd during the album’s record-breaking world tour, Turner delivers nearly two hours of hits spanning her career, from “The Best” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It” to her singular version of “Proud Mary.” Acclaimed writer and music historian Jason Draper has written the liner notes, featuring all-new interviews with Roger Davies, Trevor Horn and Holly Knight.

The concert film Live in Amsterdam [previously known as Wildest Dreams Tour (Live In Amsterdam)] makes its Blu-ray debut in the anniversary set, remastered in 96kHz/24-bit stereo with 1080p upscaled video. Directed by David Mallet, the nearly two-hour film captures Turner’s three-night residency at Amsterdam Arena in September 1996. Pre-order the set here.

Other versions available the same day include Wildest Dreams (2026 Remaster) on 2LP, CD, and digitally; and the 2CD Wildest Dreams (30th Anniversary Edition) featuring the remastered album and rare bonus tracks.

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Deep Purple

Posted on 03 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

Rock legends Deep Purple have announced a 2026 North American tour, joined by special guests Kansas.

Jefferson Starship will also share the stage with them on select dates.

The tour will see these iconic acts bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to cities across the U.S. and Canada.

The Deep Purple 2026 North American Tour promises a powerful night celebrating two of rock’s most enduring and influential bands. Fans can expect a setlist packed with legendary hits, fan favorites, and unforgettable performances.

Meanwhile, Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan revealed that the band’s new album will be released in June.

Deep Purple 2026 North American Tour Dates:

08/04 Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *
08/08 Clearwater, FL – The Daycare Sound
08/09 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Casino
08/12 Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater
08/13 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
08/15 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre *
08/17 Laval, QC – Bell Place *
08/18 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *
08/19 Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre *
08/21 Detroit, MI – Pine Knob
08/22 Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Casino
08/24 Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheatre
08/25 Highland Park, IL – Ravinia
08/27 Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
08/29 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre *
08/31 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome *
09/02 Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre *
09/04 Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley *
09/05 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre *
09/06 Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre
09/08 Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amp *
09/10 Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood
09/11 Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
09/12 Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center

*with Jefferson Starship

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Billy Joel

Posted on 03 April 2026 by Brian Walsh

Sony Music has announced the DVD and Blu-ray editions of Billy Joel’s iconic 100th performance of his Madison Square Garden residency will be released on May 29.

The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert) will include 11 previously unseen performances that were not featured in the CBS special broadcast in April 2024.

Dubbed as the “greatest arena run of all time”, the iconic 100th performance of Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency was immortalized on March 28, 2024. This electrifying spectacle was expertly helmed by director Paul Dugdale and Enliven Entertainment, offering a captivating and immersive glimpse into this monthly phenomenon. With a staggering 18,000 fans in attendance, Joel bestowed upon them an evening to “forget about life for a while.”

The concert was meticulously captured in stunning 4K resolution and enveloping 5.1 audio, transporting viewers into the very heart of the performance. Backed by his extraordinary 7-piece band, Joel breathed new life into his timeless classics, infusing each note with humor and humility. From beloved hits to hidden gems, and even featuring a few surprise guests, the experience crafted an unparalleled viewing journey, commemorating a milestone that comes once in a lifetime.

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