Explore Steve Earle's iconic "Transcendental Blues" with its CD reissue, a pivotal release from 2000 that showcases his musical evolution. This album marked a significant moment in Earle's career as he continued to push the boundaries of his musical journey. Key tracks include the eponymous "Transcendental Blues," the Grammy-nominated "I Can’t Wait," and the evocative "Another Town." This reissue offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the enduring charm of Steve Earle's "Transcendental Blues."
On the forthcoming album, J.T., Steve Earle & The Dukes pay tribute to Steve’s late son, Justin Townes Earle (J.T.), who passed away on August 20, 2020 in Nashville. The album will be released digitally on what would have been Justin’s 39th birthday, January 4, 2021, via New West Records. J.T. finds Steve Earle & The Dukes covering 10 of Justin’s songs – from “I Don’t Care,” which appeared on his 2007 debut EP, Yuma, and a trio of selections from his full-length debut album, The Good Life (“Ain’t Glad I’m Leaving,” “Far Away In Another Town” and “Lone Pine Hill”) to later compositions like 2017’s “Champagne Corolla” and 2019’s “The Saint Of Lost Causes,” which was the title track of Justin’s eighth and final studio album. J.T. closes with “Last Words,” a song Steve wrote for Justin. 100% of the artist advances and royalties from J.T. will be donated to a trust for Etta St. James Earle, the three-yearold daughter of Justin and Jenn Earle. While somber in parts, the album is ultimately a rousing celebration of a life lived with passion and purpose. The recording features the latest incarnation of Steve’s backing band, The Dukes – Chris Masterson on guitar, Eleanor Whitmore on fiddle & vocals, Ricky Ray Jackson on pedal steel, guitar & dobro, Brad Pemberton on drums & percussion, and Jeff Hill on acoustic & electric bass.
Japan’s smash hit violinist Ayasa has gathered five of her country’s most exciting rock musicians to form a passionate new project called EAST OF EDEN; a world class rock band with a sound and image that can transcend genre. FORBIDDEN FRUIT – 1ST PIECE is their first mini album together and includes their breakout tracks ‘The Moment’ and ‘Evolve’, with the exciting videos to both tracks close to reaching one million views on YouTube in a short time. Alongside Ayasa is vocalist Akane Minato who is no stranger to Japanese TV, Yuki the spectacular guitarist of D_Drive, bassist Wakazaemon from Maximum The Hormone’s franchise band COTTELEE, and drummer MIZUKI who has performed at some of Japan’s biggest venues and festivals. This international version of the album includes the original 20-page booklet, plus an additional booklet containing the song’s lyrics in English (with some translations by Wakazaemon), as well as transliterations so fans can sing along without needing to understand Japan’s writing system.