Neil Diamond returns with 'Wild At Heart,' the third and final album from his 2007 Rick Rubin collaboration

Check out the media release issued this morning detailing a forthcoming Rick Rubin-produced album featuring previously-unissued tracks from the great Neil Diamond...Robert Kinsler

NEIL DIAMOND RETURNS WITH WILD AT HEART THE THIRD AND FINAL ALBUM FROM   HIS 2007 RICK RUBIN COLLABORATION   AVAILABLE MAY 8 VIA CAPITOL/UME

FEATURES TEN PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS CUT DURING PROLIFIC SESSIONS WITH RUBIN FOR HOME BEFORE DARK, DIAMOND’S FIRST EVER #1 ALBUM   WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WILD AT HEART” HERE   VIEW THE WILD AT HEART TRAILER HERE                                                                         MARCH 20, 2026 (LOS ANGELES) – On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll icon Neil Diamond unveils Wild At Heart, a testament to his mastery and a remarkable third – and final – entry in his universally praised collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s chart-topping Home Before Dark, this collection of ten songs features his signature passionate vocals and powerfully incisive lyrics surrounded by urgent yet stripped-down arrangements.   Diamond initially teamed up with Rubin for 2005’s 12 Songs, hailed as “one of the most entertaining, satisfying albums Diamond has ever released.” The partnership went so well that Diamond was eager to work with Rubin again. 2008’s Home Before Dark was a tremendous popular success (his first-ever Number One album on the Billboard charts) and garnered widespread critical praise. PopMatters’ James Bassett echoed many of his colleagues’ sentiments when he hailed Home Before Dark as “an album of rare beauty, grace, and eloquence that captures Diamond in all his plain-spoken and big-hearted glory. And it is easily the most intensely personal release of his esteemed career.”   “My work with Rick was a labor of love,” Neil shares, “and I’m so gratified that these songs will finally be set free into the world to complete our trilogy of work.”   Neil Diamond performing at the Forum in Inglewood, CA in August 2017. Photo: Drew A. Kelley   Recently revisiting this material, Diamond spent time fleshing out nine new songs to be released for the first time and closed the set with an alternate take of “Forgotten,” which initially appeared on Home Before Dark.   The unique set of songs on Wild At Heart (simultaneously archival and brand-new) will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms via Capitol/UMe on May 8, 2026. Limited edition colored vinyl and 2CD versions will also be available. Preorder and Listen to Wild At Heart HERE.   In anticipation of Wild At Heart’s release, digital Deluxe Editions of 12 Songs and Home Before Dark are now available and include the debut of bonus tracks previously available on limited physical releases. Listen to 12 Songs HERE and Home Before Dark HERE.   Diamond immensely enjoyed collaborating with Rick Rubin and the all-star quartet he assembled for the Home Before Dark sessions: keyboardist Benmont Tench and guitarist Mike Campbell (both from Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers), along with ace session guitarist Smokey Hormel and guitarist Matt Sweeney (co-founder of the NYC indie rock group Chavez) and frequent Will Oldham cohort. “Working with these guys and having Rick’s ear made it a great deal of fun,” Diamond told Billboard in 2008. “It was magic.”   Revealing the spare but emotional resonance that are hallmarks of his work with Rick Rubin, Wild At Heart has marvelous cohesiveness drawn from material recorded over a handful of years ago. Accompanying his soul-baring lyrics and commanding yet vulnerable vocals, Diamond’s guitar, which he had rarely played on recordings, leads the unadorned arrangements, which involve mainly subdued guitars and keyboards.   Wild At Heart finds Diamond in a reflective, philosophical mood, but it is conveyed on a very human scale, so the songs come across as deeply personal. On “Shine On,” the singer advises his son to “never doubt in yourself” and “sing what you feel inside.” The terrific “You Can’t Have It All” remains presciently relevant today as Diamond asks: “What’s the matter with the world? Can’t everyone take care?”   A well-known master of love songs, Diamond adds several more to his canon with “The Secret You” and “You Still Look Good To Me,” while “Talking It To Death” and “Forgotten” explore the rockier side of love that is on the rocks. “You’re Getting To Me,” “You’re My Favorite Song,” “You Never Know,” and the title track contains classic Diamond hooks; however, the performances hold a warm intimacy that feels like he’s playing in your living room.   Neil Diamond’s illustrious career, spanning over five decades, has seen him sell over 130 million albums, placing him among the best-selling rock musicians ever. He has had 18 Top 10 albums and scored nearly 40 Top 40 singles, with ten reaching #1. His 1969 hit “Sweet Caroline” has continued its unbridled grip on pop culture and has become a permanent fixture at sporting events and a TV and film soundtrack favorite.   A GRAMMY ® Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also has received two of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters: the Johnny Mercer Award and the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award.   Additionally, Diamond has garnered the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, NARAS’ MusiCares Person of the Year Award, and the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture. His achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award, an ASCAP Film and Television Award, and a Billboard Icon Award.   Diamond, who starred in the 1980 film The Jazz Singer, has seen his life and music turned into the hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise. The show debuted in New York City in 2022, and with over 650 performances and was one of the longest-running new musicals on Broadway since the pandemic. Beautiful Noise launched its first tour in 2024 and continues to tour across America with performances set to open in Australia in August, 2026. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, HERE.   In addition, Focus Features released Song Sung Blue on December 25th,  a musical drama starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Directed by Craig Brewer and based on a true story, the film follows two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band. The movie has been a huge success, with Hudson receiving Oscar, SAG Actor Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations, and will be released via international streaming in late Spring.

Photo Credit - Jesse Diamond     Wild At Heart Tracklisting Side A Wild At Heart You Can’t Have It All Talking It To Death Shine On The Secret You Side B You Never Know You’re Getting To Me You Still Look Good To Me You’re My Favorite Song Forgotten   Follow Neil Diamond: https://linktr.ee/NeilDiamond Website: https://www.neildiamond.com/ Email List: https://www.neildiamond.com/subscribe/

Tyler Childers’ highly anticipated new album "Snipe Hunter" out July 25, “Nose on the Grindstone” out today

 This just landed in my inbox; the forthcoming Rick Rubin-produced new album from Tyler Childers lands on July 25 ...Robert Kinsler

TYLER CHILDERS’ HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM SNIPE HUNTER OUT JULY 25, “NOSE ON THE GRINDSTONE” OUT TODAY  

PRODUCED BY RICK RUBIN

EXTENSIVE HEADLINE TOUR UNDERWAY WITH UPCOMING STOPS IN NEW YORK, NASHVILLE
AND MORE 

   

photo credit: Sam Waxman // album cover artwork, credit: Erik Thor Sandberg

June 12, 2025—7x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, musician and performer Tyler Childers will release his highly anticipated new album, Snipe Hunter, July 25 via Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records (pre-order/pre-save here).

Childers further establishes himself as “one of country music’s most compelling and unpredictable artists” (Associated Press), as he puts forth a thirteen-track collection that showcases the signature artistry he’s cultivated throughout his esteemed career, while continuing to push his own creative boundaries. Longtime fans will no doubt note and appreciate the inclusion of fan-favorite, “Nose on the Grindstone,” which is officially out now for the first time after years of being played on the road. 

Listen HERE and watch a new performance video HERE. 

Snipe Hunter is produced by Rick Rubin with additional production from Childers and Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn.  

“One of his generation’s most important voices” (Rolling Stone), Childers has released five acclaimed albums to date including his 2017 RIAA Platinum debut, Purgatory, 2019’s #1 Country Squire and 2023’s Rustin’ In The Rain, which debuted at #10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. The record features seven tracks including the 2x Grammy, VMA and ACM-nominated single, “In Your Love,” which, since its release, has garnered over 13.7 million video views, 215 million on-demand streams and received overwhelming praise from outlets such as NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, USA Today, Pitchfork, Stereogum and many more. Childers has also performed countless sold-out shows across the world and been featured on CBS Mornings, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers, NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.  

Known for his electric live shows, Childers and his band The Food Stamps—James Barker (guitar, pedal steel), Craig Burletic (bass), CJ Cain (guitars), Kory Caudill (keyboards), Rodney Elkins (drums), Matt Rowland (keyboards) and Jesse Wells (guitar, fiddle)—will tour through this fall with his extensive “Tyler Childers On The Road Tour,” which includes upcoming stops New York’s Forest Hills Stadium (two nights), Nashville’s GEODIS Park (two nights) and London’s O2 Arena among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. 

TYLER CHILDERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

July 18—Redmond, OR—Fairwell Festival

July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival

July 24—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center*

July 26—East Troy, WI—Alpine Valley Music Theatre‡

September 19-20—Ashland, KY—Healing Appalachia

September 22—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena

September 24—Camden, NJ—Freedom Mortgage Pavilion†

September 25—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center†

September 27—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live†

September 29—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium*

September 30—Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium*

October 3—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center+

October 5—Memphis, TN—Mempho Music Festival

October 7—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center+

October 10—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park^

October 11—Nashville, TN—GEODIS Park^ 

November 15—London, U.K.—O2 Arena~

*with special guest Medium Build

‡with special guests The Hold Steady and Medium Build

†with special guests Medium Build and SOMA

+with special guest Hayes Carll

^with special guests Charley Crockett and Cory Branan

~with special guests The Magic Numbers and Omni of Halos

www.tylerchildersmusic.com

Marcus King bringing headlining world tour to the Southwest in May 2024

Exciting news on singer-songwriter/guitar great Marcus King's forthcoming new album and international tour...Robert Kinsler

Marcus King displaying his otherworldly talents
at 2019 Doheny Blues Festival.
Photo: Bob Steshetz

MARCUS KING ANNOUNCES NEW RICK RUBIN-PRODUCED STUDIO ALBUM MOOD SWINGS AND HEADLINING WORLD TOUR INCLUDING DATES IN NEVADA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA IN MAY   MOOD SWINGS RELEASED APRIL 5 VIA AMERICAN/REPUBLIC RECORDS   RELEASES TITLE TRACK, A SLOW BURN SONG LEAVING SPACE FOR KING’S VOCAL TO SHINE THROUGH - LISTEN/ WATCH HERE

DRAWING ON DARK TIMES WHERE KING BELIEVED HE WAS DESTINED TO DIE AT HIS OWN HAND, KING HOPES MOOD SWINGS WILL BE A REFUGE AND A BEACON OF HOPE FOR OTHERS ON THE BRINK   A SYMPHONY OF SOUL AND A REBIRTH OF BOTH HIS SOUND AND HIS MIND, KING CREDITS RUBIN FOR INSPIRING HIS SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE   FOR TICKETING INFORMATION INCLUDING ON SALE DETAILS, VISIT HTTPS://WWW.MARCUSKINGOFFICIAL.COM/    “Rick helped me view mental health as a writing partner in a way. I've learned it can give me that creative spark.” Marcus King   “I love the way listening to this album makes me feel. I can’t think of another project quite like this one. Marcus’s playing and singing are from another planet.” Rick Rubin

Photo Credit: JM Collective   Thursday Feb 8 - Today Marcus King announced the release of his new Rick Rubin produced album, Mood Swings, released on April 5 via American/Republic Records. In support of this new album, King also announced his 2024 headlining tour across North America and Europe produced by Live Nation and FPC Live!, in addition to dates supporting Chris Stapleton. More information available on https://www.marcuskingofficial.com/ - for information on tickets and pre-sale see below.   Mood Swings is King’s magnum opus, an eclectic symphony of soul that is uniquely timeless and current. Drawing on King’s darkest moments, it became a beacon of hope for King as he created it, and will be a refuge for anyone going through similar challenges in their lives.   Accompanying the album announcement, King released the title track, “Mood Swings,” the perfect introduction to an album that will redefine any perceived notions around Marcus King. The song smolders with a slow burn electro drum stomp and jazzy guitar, leaving space for King’s soulful vocal to shine. Sharing his innermost fears whilst standing in the strength of being fully vulnerable and honest.   Listen to “Mood Swings” here Pre-order Mood Swings here   On “Mood Swings” King stated, “In the early summer of 2020 I arrived at Shangri-La for my first meeting with my hero, the legend, Mr. Rick Rubin. As soon as Rick & I met it was like a spark in the room! I immediately felt welcomed, appreciated and mutually admired. Rick and I had a wonderful first introduction and he left me in the capable hands of his Ace engineer Jason Lader, an incredible engineer who would become a dear dear friend. Jason and I toured the space and just for fun decided to track something, what we tracked was the title track “Mood Swings.” I laid down guitar and vocals, we added Rhythm Ace R77 drum machine with tape delay to achieve the swing we desired, added bass & piano and after half an hour the track was finished. The track and album title “Mood Swings” is a play on the swinging nature of the material while also referencing my up and down shifts in mood while I was either abusing the wrong substances, in between mood stabilizing meds and anti-psychotics, self-medication on top of that, along with a foot locker FULL of repressed childhood trauma all being taken out on my relationship at the time.”   Legendary producer Rick Rubin who has worked with everyone from Adele to Johnny Cash, was instantly drawn to King’s guitar playing, singular voice and songwriting, and after witnessing a King live performance, one day randomly cold-called him to float the idea of working together.   Rick Rubin stated, “I love the way listening to this album makes me feel. I can’t think of another project quite like this one. Marcus’s playing and singing are from another planet.”   The pair secretly holed up for sessions in Italy and Malibu during the promotion of King’s critically acclaimed album, Young Blood. The result is King’s most sonically astute and personal album to date and a landmark moment for Marcus who for the first time lets his voice take center stage. “There was no hiding behind the guitar at all,” he grins. His smoldering country soul vocal, part Al Green, Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye, Adele and Chris Stapleton, is set to establish him as one of the greatest vocalists of our time, no longer in the shadow of his own guitar greatness.   Yet Marcus King didn’t plan on making his new album Mood Swings.   He didn’t even plan on living much longer before he started working on it. Heartache, addiction, and mental health brought him to the brink and during a North American tour, Marcus had designs to drink himself to death. He admits, “I had an escape route already decided for myself and a backup if that didn’t work.”   Around the same time, King went into Dan Auerbach studio and despite his mental health, drinking and substance abuse reaching untenable limits, he was able to create the critically acclaimed album Young Blood. There is consequently an ocean of depth to King’s lyrics. Mood Swings once again takes us back to that dark period of King’s life where he was on the brink, firmly believing that he was destined to die young, most likely at his own hand.   Despite its often bleak subject matter, Mood Swings is an album with a message of hope. Rubin helped King find a new personal and sonic approach and instead of crumbling under the weight of his anxiety, Rubin inspired him to shift his perspective. “He helped me view mental health as a writing partner in a way,” recalls Marcus. “I’ve learned it can give me that creative spark.”   King is a GRAMMY® nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, who started playing guitar at 8 years old following in the footsteps of his guitarist Father and Grandpa. Logging thousands of miles on the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess and a dynamic live show. His solo debut El Dorado, garnering a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Americana Album.” In between packing venues on his own, he performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathanial Rateliff in addition to gracing the bills of Stagecoach and more with one seismic show after the next. He has been open about his challenges with mental health in his songs and throughout his career, and has launched various mental health initiatives, most recently a guitar auction collaboration with MusiCares.   Mood Swings takes us in a very different sonic direction to his considerable catalog of studio albums. Combining elements as diverse as modern pop, R&B, aughts hip hop, piano driven classic rock and the warm production and symphonic instrumentation of classic era soul, R&B and jazz. Previously released song “F*ck My Life Up Again” is a considerable departure stadium sized rock, with strings that accent over a smoky jazz beat, while his soulful delivery booms, “Come f*ck my life up again, don’t deserve to live without pain.” A guitar solo “played backwards” channels stark confusion offset by the unshakable hook. On “Hero,” his croon rises over acoustic guitar towards a fluttering crescendo. The same naked emotion defines “Delilah” where over piano led pop rock and innovative tracks such as “Inglewood Motel (Halestorm)” are an alt R&B masterpiece. The album closes with “Cadillac,” steeped in psychedelic symphonic soul it is an arresting tale of dark desires and suicidal ideation.   On Mood Swings we find King gracefully standing in his own truth, accepting the challenges he’s faced and coming out the otherside a man renewed. It is a rebirth of both his sound and of his mind. “Without this assembly of songs, I don’t think I’d be around,” King shares, “I hope this album can act as a safety blanket, a rescue, or a refuge for anybody struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or relationship issues. That’s what it is for me.”   TRACKLIST Mood Swings F*ck My Life Up Again Soul It Screams Save Me Hero Delilah Inglewood Motel (Halestorm) This Far Gone Bipolar Love Me Or Tennessee Cadillac   MOOD SWINGS THE WORLD TOUR DATES   TICKETS: Tickets for the North America dates will be available starting with Citi presale (details below) beginning Monday, February 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, February 16 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.   PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the MARCUS KING: MOOD SWINGS THE WORLD TOUR North America dates. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, February 12 at 10am local time until Thursday, February 15 at 10PM local through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.   March 7, 2024 - Love Rocks NYC - New York, NY March 9, 2024 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY April 6, 2024 – U.S. Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN w/ Chris Stapleton April 13, 2024 – 10 Annual Major Rager - Augusta, GA April 19, 2024 - Moon Crush “Pink Moon” Festival - Miramar Beach, FL May 06, 2024 - Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA May 07, 2024 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR May 08, 2024 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR May 10, 2024 - The Masonic - San Francisco, CA May 11, 2024 - Grand Sierra Ballroom - Reno, NV May 14, 2024 - The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA May 15, 2024 - The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ May 17, 2024 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT May 18, 2024 - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO May 22, 2024 - The Monument - Rapid City, SD w/ Chris Stapleton May 24, 2024 - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center - Sioux Falls, SD w/ Chris Stapleton May 25, 2024 - Harrah’s Stir Cove - Council Bluffs, IA May 26, 2024 - EPIC Event Center - Green Bay, WI* May 29, 2024 - The Pageant - St Louis, MO May 30, 2024 - GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Grand Rapids, MI May 31, 2024 - Blossom Music Center - Cleveland OH w/ Chris Stapleton June 01, 2024 - Railbird Festival - Lexington, KY June 02, 2024 - Salt Shed - Chicago, IL June 04, 2024 - College Street Music Hall - New Haven, CT* June 06, 2024 - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - Philadelphia, PA w/ Chris Stapleton June 07, 2024 - Jiffy Lube Live - Bristow, VA w/ Chris Stapleton June 08, 2024 - Landmark Theatre - Syracuse, NY June 10, 2024 - Ruby Amphitheater - Morgantown, WV* June 12, 2024 - T-Mobile Center - Kansas City, MO w/ Chris Stapleton June 13, 2024 - Thunder Ridge Nature Arena - Ridgefield, MO w/ Chris Stapleton June 14, 2024 - The Criterion - Oklahoma City, OK June 15, 2024 - Globe Life Field - Arlington, TX w/ Chris Stapleton July 11, 2024 - Darien Lake Amphitheater - Darien Center, NY w/ Chris Stapleton July 12, 2024 - The Pavilion at Star Lake - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Chris Stapleton July 13, 2024 - Palace Theatre - Albany, NY July 16, 2024 - Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN July 18, 2024 - Huntington Center - Toledo, OH w/ Chris Stapleton July 19, 2024 - Schottenstein Center - Columbus, OH w/ Chris Stapleton July 20, 2024 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI September 04, 2024 - Orpheum - Vancouver, BC September 06, 2024 - Grey Eagle Event Center - Calgary, AB September 07, 2024 - Midway Music Hall - Edmonton, AB September 09, 2024 - Burton Cummings Theatre - Winnipeg, MB September 13, 2024 - Massey Hall - Toronto, ON September 14, 2024 - London Music Hall - London, ON September 17, 2024 - Kemba Live! - Columbus, OH September 19, 2024 - Warner Theatre - Washington, D.C. September 20, 2024 - Warner Theatre - Washington, D.C. September 21, 2024 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC September 24, 2024 - Avondale Brewing - Birmingham, AL September 26, 2024 - Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI September 28, 2024 - The Sylvee, Madison, WI September 29, 2024 - Vibrant Music Hall - Des Moines, IA October 07, 2024 - Roxian Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA October 09, 2024 - State Theatre - Portland, ME October 11, 2024 - House of Blues Boston - Boston, MA October 12, 2024 - The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA October 13, 2024 - Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY October 17, 2024 - La Riviera - Madrid, Spain October 18, 2024 - Sala Apolo - Barcelona, Spain October 20, 2024 - Fabrique Milano - Milan, Italy October 21, 2024 - Komplex 457 - Zurich, Switzerland October 23, 2024 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon, France October 25, 2024 - Essigfabrik - Cologne, Germany October 27, 2024 - Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany October 28, 2024 - De Roma - Antwerp, Belgium October 29, 2024 - AFAS Live - Amsterdam, Netherlands October 31, 2024 - Metropol - Berlin, Germany November 01, 2024 – The Grey Hall - Copenhagen, Denmark November 03, 2024 - Bataclan - Paris, France November 05, 2024 - Eventim Apollo - London, UK November 06, 2024 - Albert Hall - Manchester, UK November 07, 2024 - Barrowland Ballroom - Glasgow, UK November 09, 2024 - O2 Institute - Birmingham, UK November 10, 2024 - The Great Hall - Cardiff, UK November 12, 2024 - Olympia - Dublin, Ireland   *Not A Live Nation Date/No Citi Presale   SOCIAL / WEBSITE https://www.marcuskingofficial.com/ Facebook IG X Spotify Youtube