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Crowded House – Release Eighth Studio Album ‘Gravity Stairs’

CROWDED HOUSE

RELEASE EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘GRAVITY STAIRS’
AND ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have just released their eighth studio album ‘Gravity Stairs‘ via BMG. Order and listen to ‘Gravity Stairs’ HERE. The album’s release is accompanied by a music video for ‘The Howl‘ – click to view HERE.

Produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco), ‘Gravity Stairs’ shows Crowded House in its current incarnation — Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn’s sons Elroy and Liam.

Speaking about the album title ‘Gravity Stairs’, Neil says it’s the act of climbing those figurative “gravity stairs,” inspired by a heavy stone staircase near where Finn vacations, that he likens to his own mindset as a creator. “The Gravity Stairs are symbolic of the struggle to ascend, acknowledging the opposing forces of weight on the mechanics of living. It’s an act of will every day.”

To accompany the record, Crowded House announced their Australia and New Zealand ‘Gravity Stairs’ Tour, starting in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, November 9 and finishing in Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday, December 14. Tickets are available from crowdedhouse.com now.

Crowded House have sold over 15 million records worldwide as well as earning 13 ARIA Awards, an MTV VMA, and a BRIT Award, the band have generated billions of streams, consistently sold out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades.

Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by iconic smashes ‘Something So Strong‘ and ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over‘ which have been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.

In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005. This led to albums ‘Time on Earth‘ (2007) and ‘Intriguer‘(2010) and a return to the Sydney Opera House for three unforgettable nights.

2018 saw Neil join Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member, canvasing the globe on a massive world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, forming the band’s current lineup. They issued their first full-length offering in eleven years, the unanimously acclaimed ‘Dreamers Are Waiting‘(2021), and the band leapt into a rapturous world tour in support.

From joining his brother Tim in the New Wave favourites Split Enz to leading Crowded House to his numerous solo efforts, Neil’s varied body of work is connected by his knack for penning meticulous, indelible melodies and impressionistic lyrics that demand multiple listens. It’s earned him devoted fans all over the globe.

‘Gravity Stairs’ is available worldwide now via BMG
Order and listen to ‘Gravity Stairs’ HERE

CROWDED HOUSE

‘GRAVITY STAIRS’ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Tickets available at crowdedhouse.com

SAT 9 NOV | TSB ARENA, WELLINGTON NZ
TUE 12 NOV | TOWN HALL, DUNEDIN NZ
WED 13 NOV | WOLFBROOK ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH NZ
SAT 16 NOV | VAILO ADELAIDE 500, KUWARNA/ADELAIDE SA
TUE 19 NOV | REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH NZ
WED 20 NOV | MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA, TAURANGA NZ
FRI 22 NOV | GLOBOX ARENA, CLAUDELANDS, HAMILTON NZ
SAT 23 NOV | SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND NZ
FRI 29 NOV | KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
SAT 30 NOV | KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
WED 4 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
THU 5 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
SAT 7 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
TU 10 DEC | ROD LAVER ARENA, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
FRI 13 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MULUBINBA/NEWCASTLE NSW
SAT 14 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD

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Lenny Kravitz Is Back With High Energy New Single “Human” Forthcoming Album Blue Electric Light Out May 24

LENNY KRAVITZ
Is Back With High Energy New Single “Human”
Forthcoming Album Blue Electric Light Out May 24

Lenny Kravitz season is in full swing. Following a surge of viral activity, and his immortalization on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month, the iconic artist and consummate creative returns with a brand new single entitled “Human.

Listen to the single here
https://lennykravitz.lnk.to/HumanPR

“Human” practically overflows with upbeat and undeniable energy catalyzed by Kravitz’s inimitable fusion of fiery rock ‘n’ roll, slick funk, and cosmic pop. Wild cowbell, loose riffing, and a head-nodding bass line can’t contain the track’s bold and boisterous spirit as his voice echoes on the chorus, “I came here to be alive. I am here to be human.Fittingly, a skyscraping guitar solo airlifts one last crescendo on this life-affirming anthem.

“Human” follows lead single “TK421,” released in October 2023. Ecstatic funk guitars, robotic analog synths, weezy talkbox, a dancefloor beat, a fiery saxophone solo and a clever nod to both Boogie Nights and Star Wars power up the fast-paced rock ‘n’ roll romp. The viral “TK421” video, which made its worldwide debut via YouTube and global broadcast premiere on MTV’s global network of channels, amplifies the song’s free spirit; Kravitz is seen like you’ve never seen him before.

Timeless. Explosive. Romantic. Inspiring.
How else to characterize Blue Electric Light, Lenny Kravitz’s 12th studio album? Kravitz wrote and recorded the project in his studio in the Bahamas, and his mastery of deep-soul rock ‘n’ roll is once again established here. As a relentless creative force—musician, writer, producer, actor, author, designer—he continues to be a global dynamic presence throughout music, art and culture. Blue Electric Light is an impassioned suite of songs, that broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of a man whose music—not to mention his singular style—continues to inspire millions the world over.

On the album, Kravitz’s talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist resonate as he wrote and played most of the instruments himself, with longtime guitarist Craig Ross. Ultimately, he crafted 12 tracks that are reflective of his legacy as a genre-breaking trailblazer, yet also firmly entrenched in the energy of the 21st century and beyond.

This luminous world of Blue Electric Light will continue to unfold as Kravitz uncovers more from the album in the near future.
Stay tuned for more from Lenny Kravitz.

Blue Electric Light will be released on May 24. Pre orders are available here
https://lennykravitz.lnk.to/BlueElectricLight

ABOUT LENNY KRAVITZ
Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards. Lenny Kravitz was recently honored with the “Music Icon Award” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and was also nominated as a 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024 and was additionally recognized by the CFDA with their “Fashion Icon Award” for his role as not only one of rock’s most esteemed musicians, but also a major fashion influence. In addition to his eleven albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon.

In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times’ Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty’s Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.

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