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Sights and Sounds: Walter Trout and John Mayall, Gary Clark Jr., Erasure

Before we all head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, here is a quick roundup of some music news. And please don't forget to support Record Store Day, which arrives this Friday (Nov. 28)...

Walter Trout / John Mayall 7-Inch For Record Store Day

Walter Trout and John Mayall have a long history of collaboration that dates back to the 1960s.  From Walter playing in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, through collaborations as recently as WT’s most recent album.  To celebrate their relationship, the duo present this double A-side split 7-inch.  This special edition Black Friday exclusive is limited to 1000 copies and features “Willie” by Walter Trout and “World Gone Crazy” from John Mayall.

Gary Clark Jr. to premiere new video for "When My Train Pulls In" on Nowness.com on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

Video was directed by buzzed-about director Carmela Makela

Gary Clark Jr. will premiere a new video for his track "When My Train Pulls In," from his debut album Blak And Blu, on NOWNESS.COM beginning December 1^st.

The video, a seven-minute long narrative that feels more like a short film, was directed by up-and-coming director Carmela Makela. The daughter of design studio founders Laurie Haycock Makelaand the late graphic and multimedia designer Scott Makela, Carmela is known for her provocative work, having previously shot a steamy video for Atmosphere's "Ain't Nobody."

 

For "When My Train Pulls In," Makela assembled a talented team that includes established cinematographer Steve Annis, who has shot videos for UNKLE, Temper Trap, Calvin Harris, The XX, and Florence & The Machine, and rising actor Keith Stanfield, who appeared in the indie filmShort Term 12 and stars in the upcoming civil rights film Selma, plus biopics about Miles Davis and N.W.A. On set, Carmela created a unique, family work ethic, bringing her vision to a high level of craft and emotional power.

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ERASURE unveils live music video for "Reason"

"Reason" EP is available this week

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) has unveiled a celebratory live video of their latest single “Reason.”  This week marks the release of the “Reason” EP, featuring the heartfelt anthem, backed with pulsating remixes from the likes of Parralox, Carter Tutti, JRMX, GRN, Jochen Simms, and an exclusive B-side entitled “Die 4 Love.” “Reason” comes from the critically acclaimed, Richard X produced, albumThe Violet Flame, out now on Mute.
 
Watch + share the uplifting video for “Reason” here. 
 
Fans have a chance to create their own remix of the track “Sacred,” courtesy of Blend.  The winner of the competition will have his/her remix included in the official release of “Sacred,” in addition to snagging a copy of limited edition vinyl of The Violet Flame. Entries will be accepted through the end of December, and a winner will be chosen in January 2015.  For more details, click here.
 
Erasure has returned to the UK for The Violet Flame Tour. The tour follows the acclaimed US tour, and the UK leg includes two London shows at the Forum on December 14^th and 15^th. Parralox will support on December 15th, while support on first night comes from Iris Gold. The year will then end with two special New Year’s Eve shows at New York’s Terminal 5 on December 30^th and 31^st (full details below). Tickets are on sale now, http://www.erasureinfo.com/concerts/

Coldplay's 'Ghost Stories Live 2014' is out today

Anyone who saw the Coldplay special when it was broadcast earlier this year on NBC will be excited to get today's release of the special on DVD/CD today. Here is the official media release...

Coldplay's 'Ghost Stories Live 2014' is out today

Concert film and live album available in DVD/CD and digital formats

Ghost Stories Live 2014, Coldplay's new concert film and live album, is available now at music retailers everywhere. Filmed by GRAMMY-nominated director Paul Dugdale, the Ghost Stories Live 2014 film documents the band's unique performance of its latest No. 1 album, Ghost Stories, to a small group of fans in March 2014, two months prior to the album's release. Shot in a custom-built amphitheatre at Sony Studios, Los Angeles, the groundbreaking production sets Coldplay's performance against stunning 360-degree and overhead imagery. It is the band's first DVD release since the GRAMMY-nominated Live 2014 concert film.

Parts of the performance were first broadcast in May 2014 as a Coldply TV special by major broadcasters around the world, including NBC in the US and Sky Arts in the UK, where the film has already been nominated for Best Live Coverage at this year's UK Music Video Awards. But Ghost Stories Live 2014 is the first time that the performance has been sequenced as originally conceived: a visual representation of the Ghost Stories album.

The package also contains an exclusive Ghost Stories live album, as well as eight music videos from the Ghost Stories era. In addition, there is an exclusive Extended Director's cut of the "Magic" video, which features a new cameo by Peter Fonda.

For more information, visit Coldplay.com.

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'Kansas - Miracles Out of Nowhere' coming via DVD/CD set in March 2015

I am very excited to see one of America's greatest prog rock outfits celebrated courtesy of an in-depth documentary film...

Epic Records/Legacy Recordings Set To Release

KANSAS

Miracles Out of Nowhere

A New Full Length Documentary Revealing the Untold Story of the

Great American Progressive Rock Band

DVD/CD Package Coming March 2015

Epic Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release KANSAS - Miracles Out of Nowhere, a DVD/CD package celebrating one of the most popular American bands of the 1970s. The package includes a new, full-length, documentary film and a companion audio disc of greatest hits, deep album cuts, and more, in March 2015.

Epic/Legacy will also release a deluxe limited edition CD/DVD set, available exclusively through KANSAS.  This edition includes an additional DVD of bonus features and outtakes not included in the documentary and not available in stores, along with the 78-minute documentary DVD and specially crafted companion CD.  The unique CD, curated by longtime KANSAS producer Jeff Glixman and KANSAS drummer Phil Ehart, features hits and deep cuts alongside audio extracts from the film.

KANSAS - Miracles Out of Nowhere deluxe limited edition CD/DVD set is available now for pre-order. Please visit http://bit.ly/1vlrphH for more information. The standard version will be available for pre-order on Amazon on December 26^th.

2014 marked the 40th anniversary of the release of KANSAS, the band's debut album. To commemorate the occasion, the classic KANSAS lineup reunited, for the first time in more than 30 years; at the place their incredible journey began, Topeka, Kansas! There, they relived the incredible untold story of one of the most successful American rock bands of their era. Returning to monumental career landmarks in their hometown, as well as sharing untold memories ranging from touring to songwriting and recording, the band shares how the smash hit "Dust in the Wind" was just a passing comment away from never being recorded! Viewers will hear the band tell stories about recording in the studio next to John Lennon, a backstage fight with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, and how the words "free beer" changed their lives forever! Miracles Out of Nowherepresents KANSAS in a way they have never before been seen.

View the KANSAS - Miracles Out of Nowhere trailer here: http://bit.ly/11p29tC   

Directed by Emmy-nominated Charley Randazzo, the documentary features interviews from legendary Queen guitarist and former tourmate Brian May, acclaimed producer Brendan O'Brien, Rolling Stone journalist David Wild, and more. Featured prominently is country icon Garth Brooks, who counts KANSAS, alongside The Beatles and the Eagles, as one of his greatest inspirations. These extraordinary new insights are coupled with rare and unseen footage, including live performances and candid, fan-shot footage of the band on the road. Miracles Out of Nowhere offers an unprecedented look at the incredible ascent of KANSAS, a story that will appeal to new fans and veteran enthusiasts alike.

From the beginning, KANSAS was fascinating in its unconventional approach to rock stardom.  The sextet, composed of drummer Phil Ehart, bassist Dave Hope, keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren, violinist/vocalist Robby Steinhardt, vocalist/keyboardist Steve Walsh, and guitarist Richard Williams were unlikely candidates for mainstream success in every way.  After an improbable pairing with rock impresario Don Kirshner, the man behind the Monkees who signed and financed KANSAS on his Kirshner label, their relentless drive to succeed eventually resulted ininstantly recognizable iconic hits like "Carry On Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind," and "Point of Know Return."

KANSAS has released eight gold albums, three 6x platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, The Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show) and the million-selling single "Dust in the Wind." Albums and singles by KANSAS could be found on the Billboard charts for more than 200 weeks during the 1970s and 1980s. "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On My Wayward Son" can still be heard on today's radio.

NAMM news: Colbie Caillat to be honored at 2015 She Rocks Awards

As hard as it is to believe, NAMM is only two months away! Here is breaking news about the 2015 She Rocks Awards, which will be held during the music industry conference on Jan. 23, 2015.

Colbie Caillat to be Honored at 2015 She Rocks Awards

The Women’s International Music Network will recognize Caillat for her video “Try” and honor her with a She Rocks Award for Video of the Year.

Colbie Caillat. Photo by Kurt Iswarienko.

November 17, 2014, Needham, MA — Today the Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announced that it will honor Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum artist Colbie Caillat with a Video of the Year award for her song “Try” at the 2015 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the live awards event takes place on January 23, 2015 at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel during the NAMM Show.

Colbie Caillat is a two time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter who has sold over six million albums and ten million singles worldwide. Her breakthrough hit "Bubbly" remains "one of the best-selling digital tracks in history" and her multi-platinum debut COCO hit #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart upon release, while her sophomore setBreakthrough landed at #1. From 2011's All of You, "Brighter Than The Sun" went platinum and enjoyed over twenty film and television placements. She's also played sold out venues everywhere alongside iconic artists from John Mayer to Sheryl Crow. Beyond music, she's an avowed spokesperson and supporter for ASPCA, the Surfrider Foundation, Save The Music, Farm Sanctuary, and The Humane Society of the United States. 

Most recently, Caillat released her fourth studio album Gypsy Heart, which features her hit single "Try." Co-written by legendary producer and singer-songwriter, Babyface, "Try" has become one of the biggest performing songs featured as iTunes "Single Of The Week." What's more, the companion video for the song has become an online phenomenon, quickly amassing 30 million views. For additional information visit www.colbiecaillat.com.

“The first time I watched Colbie Caillat’s video for ‘Try,’ I was moved to tears. It is such a special video, and very empowering both visually and lyrically. I am delighted and proud to honor her with a She Rocks Award,” commented Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network.

The WiMN recently announced additional 2015 She Rocks Awards honorees. Grammy award-nominated saxophone player and singer/songwriter Mindi Abair; iconic, platinum-selling all-female pop band The Bangles; as well as industry leaders Gayle Beacock, Debbie Cavalier, Amani Duncan, Katie Kailus, Paula Salvatore and Craigie Zildjian will be recognized at this year’s event. Americana band SHEL will open the show.

The 2015 She Rocks Awards will be co-hosted by platinum-selling guitarist and solo artist Orianthi and the Women’s International Music Network founder and writer/editor Laura B. Whitmore. Now in its third year, the event pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. 

With featured performances, food and beverages, giveaways, a silent auction, networking opportunities and more, the She Rocks Awards brings together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans, and media to celebrate women in music. A portion of the proceeds of the event will go to benefit the Girls Rock Camp Alliance.

This event has sold out for the past two years and does not require a NAMM badge to attend. The She Rocks Awards will take place on January 23, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Pacific Ballroom at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel.Tickets are on sale now here>>

The She Rocks Awards is sponsored by The Gretsch Company, Guitar Center, The Avedis Zildjian Company, C.F. Martin & Co, Weber Mandolins, Fishman, Casio, PRS Guitars, Berklee Online, Roland, LAWIM, International Musician, Making Music Magazine, 95.5 KLOS, as well as NewBay Media, and their publications Guitar World, Guitar Player, Acoustic Nation, Bass Player, Electronic Musician and Keyboard Magazine.

Purchase tickets and find out more about the She Rocks Awards at www.sherocksawards.com.

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About The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) 

Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing. The Women’s International Music Network has authored over 100 interviews with women in the industry and posts a new one every week. The organization produces events such as the annual Women's Music Summit, the WiMN She Rocks Showcases, and the She Rocks Awards, and is founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore. For more information, visit www.TheWiMN.com.

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Sights and Sounds: 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies,' Eric Clapton, First Aid Kit

While we wait for Friday, there is a wealth of great music news to share...

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2 CD soundtrack set to be released on Dec. 9, 2014 by Watertower Music

Featuring Original Music by Academy Award^® Winner Howard Shore

With An Original Song “The Last Goodbye” Performed by

The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Star Billy Boyd

WaterTower Music has announced the release of the soundtrack to The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, with music composed by Academy Award^® winner Howard Shore, one of film music’s most respected, honored, and active composers and conductors. The soundtrack also contains an original song performed by Billy Boyd, who starred as Peregrin Took in The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. The soundtrack will be released in two configurations: a standard 2 CD set and a Special Edition set, also with 2 CDs, and featuring extended tracks, bonus tracks, and expanded liner notes. On December 9^th, both versions of the soundtrack will be available digitally and on CD, except the 2CD Special Edition, which will be available for purchase on December 16. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, is the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.  The film will be released in theaters worldwide on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, with select international territories releasing on December 10, 2014.

The Battle Of The Five Armies is Howard Shore’s final musical voyage to Middle-earth – concluding his work with director Peter Jackson on both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

“It's been such an incredible experience and I'm very pleased to be able to finally release this last Hobbit film score. The connection to nature is very important to me and I think that was also my connection to Tolkien’s work,” Shore noted. Shore’s music for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy stands as his most towering achievement to date, garnering three Academy Awards® for his music for those films, two for Best Original Score, and one for Best Original Song. His music for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy has been performed in concerts throughout the world. In 2003, Shore conducted the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings Symphony in Wellington, New Zealand.  Since then, the Symphony and The Lord of the Rings - Live to Projection concerts have been performed over 340 times by the world’s most prestigious orchestras, and has been the subject of a book by Doug Adams, The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films: A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore's Scores.

Also included on the soundtrack is “The Last Goodbye,” performed by The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy star Billy Boyd, which he co-wrote with filmmakers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. “Billy is not just a wonderful actor but also an extremely accomplished singer/songwriter—we are so glad he agreed once again to share his talent with us,” the filmmakers said jointly. “We cannot imagine a more perfect voice to carry us away from the shores of Middle-earth…one last time”

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on WaterTower Music will be available on December 9, 2014, and is currently available for pre-order at  iTunes and Amazon. The track listings for the 2 CD Standard edition and 2 CD Special Edition are as follows:

Disc 11. Fire and Water

2. Shores of the Long Lake

3. Beyond Sorrow and Grief **

4. Guardians of the Three **

5. The Ruins of Dale

6. The Gathering of the Clouds **

7. Mithril

8. Bred for War

9. A Thief in the Night

10. The Clouds Burst

11. Battle for the Mountain

Disc 2

1. The Darkest Hour

2. Sons of Durin

3. The Fallen

4. Ravenhill

5. To the Death **

6. Courage and Wisdom

7. The Return Journey

8. There and Back Again

9. The Last Goodbye performed by Billy Boyd

10. Ironfoot **

11. Dragon-sickness *

12. Thrain from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition *

* Bonus track available on Special Edition Soundtrack only

** Extended Versions of these songs Available on Special Edition Soundtrack only

FILM SYNOPSIS

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves.  The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug,upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone.  Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead.  An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth.  Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.  As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide—unite or be destroyed.  Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.

Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf the Grey, with Martin Freeman in the central role of Bilbo Baggins, and Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield.  The international ensemble cast is led by Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch, Billy Connolly, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner, Dean O'Gorman, Graham McTavish, Stephen Fry, and Ryan Gage.   The film also stars Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Orlando Bloom, Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, William Kircher, Stephen Hunter, Adam Brown, John Bell, Manu Bennett and John Tui.

Directed by Peter Jackson, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies features a screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.  Jackson also produced the film, together with Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner and Fran Walsh.  The executive producers are Alan Horn, Toby Emmerich, Ken Kamins and Carolyn Blackwood, with Philippa Boyens and Eileen Moran serving as co-producers. 

New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Present a Wingnut Films Production, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.  The film is a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), with New Line managing production.  The film will be released worldwide on December 17, 2014, with select international territories releasing on December 10, 2014.  Warner Bros. Pictures is handling worldwide theatrical distribution, with select international territories as well as all international television distribution being handled by MGM.  www.thehobbit.com.

Audio Fidelity To Release Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert on 180gm Vinyl LP & "Time Pieces" on Limited Edition Hybrid SACD

Adding to the series of Eric Clapton reissues, Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert on 180gm limited edition Vinyl LP & Time Pieces on Limited Edition Hybrid SACD.

"Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert"

Alive and Kickin' Clapton Makes a Comeback!

Other than one appearance in August 1971 at George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh, Eric Clapton had not been heard from until Pete Townshend coaxed him to headline a concert appearance. The show was scheduled for January 13, 1973 at London's Rainbow Theatre. An all-star band was assembled for the show and in addition to Townshend the other English rock luminaries included Clapton's old Blind Faith pals, Steve Winwood and Rick Grech, Winwood's Traffic mate Jim Capaldi, Ron Wood, Jimmy Karstein and Rebop Kwaku Baah. It was an ensemble effort but the show demonstrated that the reclusive Clapton, nursing a heroin addiction, could still play, and that was welcome news. 

If the classic Derek and the Dominos' "In Concert" album shows Clapton on the upswing, then "Rainbow Concert" explores the lower reaches of his psyche. The Rainbow performance was his attempt at starting all over again and coming out of isolation to return to his music. Upon listening to Rainbow Concert it becomes clear just how much the concert helped to re-energize him. The concert at London's Rainbow Theatre stands as the beginning of Eric Clapton's return to the stage. 

"Rainbow Concert" is a recording of monolithic melancholy, the music is rich in its make-up and sad in tone. Townshend's and Wood's guitars and Winwood's organ surround Clapton in a protective aural capsule, but he cuts loose as much as his setting allows in "Badge," and he's solid for most of the show.  The album's excitement comes from the layered instrumental textures, the solemn measured movement into climaxes that are majestic if not explosive, and the nuances of Clapton's restrained playing and singing in a suitably course and bluesy voice.

In addition to "Badge," written by Clapton and George Harrison and covers such as J.J. Cale's "After Midnight" and a very soulful rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing," Steve Winwood steps back as lead vocalist in Eric Clapton's favor for Blind Faith's "Presence of the Lord" and Traffic's "Pearly Queen." 

A historic live appearance...all gritty rock n' roll and smouldering blues

TRACKS: Original 1973 release

Side One

Badge (Eric Clapton, George Harrison) – 3:32

Roll It Over (Clapton, Bobby Whitlock) – 6:43

Presence of the Lord (Clapton) – 5:37

Side Two

Pearly Queen (Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood) – 7:00

After Midnight (J. J. Cale) – 5:12

Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix) – 6:32

Producer Bob Pridden

Mastered for this vinyl release by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

For more information: http://www.audiofidelity.net/content/eric-claptons-rainbow-concert

"Time Pieces - The Best Of Eric Clapton"

An indispensable collection for any Clapton fan!

Time Pieces is a collection of Eric Clapton's greatest hits. Eleven tracks of his best hits from 1970 to 1980, including his #1 Billboard chart record, 1974's "I Shot The Sheriff" and the classic "Layla," the 7:10 LP version from the Derek & The Dominos album which peaked at # 10 in July 1972.

The songs on the album were all released as singles, with only one song,"Knockin' on Heaven's Door," having never been released on album. A large number of songs on the release were either from 461 Ocean Boulevard or Slowhand including "Cocaine," "Wonderful Tonight," "After Midnight," "Promises" "Lay Down Sally" and Clapton's version of the old spiritual "Swing Low Sweet Chariot. "The songs are all universally loved and recognized hits making "Time Pieces" a great way to get into the Eric Clapton catalog for old and new fans alike.

The songs here are like gems!

1. I Shot the Sheriff

2. After Midnight

3. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

4. Wonderful Tonight

5. Layla

6. Cocaine

7. Lay Down Sally

8. Willie And The Hand Jive

9. Promises

10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot

11. Let It Grow

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

For more information: http://www.audiofidelity.net/content/best-eric-claptontimepieces

Watch First Aid Kit perform 'Stay Gold' on Conan

First Aid Kit / Photo: Neil Krug

Acclaimed Swedish duo First Aid Kit visited CONAN last night for a stunning performance of their new single “Stay Gold.” Watch the clip here: http://teamcoco.com/video/first-aid-kit-stay-gold-11-11-14.

Listen to the band’s just-released Spotify Sessions, featuring live versions of “Stay Gold,” “My Silver Lining,” “Wolf,” and “Emmylou”: http://smarturl.it/FAK_SpotifySessions.

First Aid Kit’s soaring cover of R.E.M.’s “Walk Unafraid” is featured on the soundtrack to the new film Wild, listen here: http://vevo.ly/G8iX5f. The soundtrack is available everywhere now. Wild opens in select theatres across North America on December 5.

First Aid Kit continues on their largest-ever U.S. headline tour, having played the famed Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles last night. See below for remaining dates, and visithttp://thisisfirstaidkit.com to purchase tickets.

Stay Gold is available everywhere now: http://smarturl.it/FAK_StayGold.

Tour Dates (w/ support from Samantha Crain):

11/13 - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA
11/14 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
11/15 - Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA
11/17 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
11/18 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
11/20 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
11/21 - Bradley Fine Arts Building - Plymouth, WI
11/22 - Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL