Christmas music releases, week 43

This week's Christmas music updates feature Brandon Flowers unveiling a solo track, 'Diamonds On Black Velvet,' drawn from The Killers' 'Pressure Machine' sessions. Cliff Richard shares plans to explore reggae influences in a fresh take on 'The Lord Is My Shepherd' for his upcoming holiday release. Meanwhile, archival highlights include a 1965 James Brown hit recognized for pioneering a new genre, and a retrospective on Alan Jackson’s 1998 chart-topping love song. The week also includes industry developments, such as Reservoir’s acquisition of José Feliciano’s catalog and SoundCloud’s collaboration with the AI platform Moises.

1. 01

   Brandon Flowers, The Killers

   Brandon Flowers debuts solo song 'Diamonds On Black Velvet' cut from The Killers' 'Pressure Machine'

   Oct 23 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   James Brown

   This James Brown Smash Hit From 1965 Essentially Invented a New Musical Genre

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   José Feliciano

   The Deals: Reservoir Acquires José Feliciano’s Recorded Catalog; SoundCloud Pacts With AI Platform Moises

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Cliff Richard

   Cliff Richard says he’s “learning reggae” for new version of ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’ for Christmas single

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Alan Jackson

   28 Years Ago Today, Alan Jackson Released the Frothy Love Song That Became His 16th No. 1 Hit

   Oct 19 · 1 outlet

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