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Scoop
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Sophie Toyne Soars With New Album 'Orange Skies' And Inspiring Single 'Fly Like An Eagle'
18 July New Zealand is abuzz with anticipation as 15-year-old Sophie Toyne prepares to release her highly anticipated new album, 'Orange Skies,' on Friday, July 18th. This landmark album sees Sophie collaborating with legendary producer Dick Le Fort. The album is spearheaded by her powerful and deeply personal lead single, "Fly Like an Eagle," also masterfully penned by Le Fort, marking a pivotal moment for the artist who has already been generating significant momentum. The groundwork for this exciting release was further laid by Sophie's critically acclaimed pre-release single, "Service of Mine." This track holds a fascinating history: it was originally written 40 years ago by the esteemed Sharon O'Neill for her debut album, 'This Heart This Song.' Notably, it too was produced by Dick Le Fort at the time, but remained unreleased until now. Its compelling narrative and a standout appearance on Seven Sharp in New Zealand ignited a wave of interest, driving thousands of pre-release streams for her new material. This initial success clearly showcased a passionate and rapidly expanding fanbase, setting the stage for the 'Orange Skies' grand unveiling. "Fly Like an Eagle" is more than just a new track; it's a profound statement. This captivating song, penned by Le Fort, is one of empowerment for young people who feel like they're victims of peer pressure and adult disconnection both at school and in their daily lives. Sophie, like many of her friends, has experienced the worst aspects of peer pressure, including unkind and demeaning personal remarks, and at worst, bullying. Producer writer Dick Le Fort says 'The lyrics in the song convey that there is an answer to what can be an otherwise miserable social life and that there's hope for the future by believing in oneself. As the Dalai Lama wisely stated, "If you visualise where you want to be, you'll get there sooner by believing your own self-worth." This message resonates deeply with Sophie's journey and her readiness to truly "fly" with her music. This unique, inspirational narrative, combined with Le Fort's expertise and Sophie's undeniable talent, creates a track brimming with emotional depth and broad appeal. With an already engaged audience and critical acclaim building, Sophie Toyne's 'Orange Skies' promises to be a landmark release. Her authentic storytelling and powerful delivery are sure to resonate deeply, cementing her place as a significant voice in the music scene.
Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Iconic rock band makes cryptic statement, then abruptly cancels all tour dates. Why?
Change your fall plans. That classic rock concert you had on your calendar is not happening, folks. We're talking about the Steve Miller Band, which has canceled all dates of its American tour, which was slated to kick off next month in Upstate New York. Among the 31 stops nixed, a considerable chunk were in Florida. Before stops in St. Augustine and Estero, the 'Fly Like an Eagle' singer was set to hit Hard Rock Live near Hollywood Oct. 5, and move on to Tampa. The reason? Force majeure. Aka Mother Nature. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' said the band's social media statement, explaining the abrupt move. Gen-Xers and older may be the most disappointed by this news. The lead singer, 81, is responsible for such evergreen hits as 'The Joker,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'Take the Money and Run' and many more cool oldies. Will Miller and his crew ever be back to grace stages again? Here's to hoping. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' the statement concluded. 'Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other.' At least disappointed ticketholders don't need to do anything beside wallow in grief and watch grainy YouTube videos from the '80s. Refunds will reportedly be issued to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the event organizer. So check your credit card bill.
Los Angeles Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Steve Miller Band cancels 2025 tour before it even began: ‘Blame it on the weather'
The Steve Miller Band has pulled the plug on its 2025 tour a month before it was set to kick off. Why? In the band's words: 'Blame it on the weather.' The California rock group announced Wednesday that it has called off the remainder of its 2025 tour, including several shows in New York and concerts in Southern California, citing several extreme weather conditions. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires makes these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' the 'Fly Like an Eagle' group said in a statement shared on its social media pages. The Steve Miller Band announced its tour in March. In May, the group revealed that the slate of live shows would take its members across North America, starting with the East Coast in August. Shows in San Diego, Inglewood and Anaheim were set for November. While the announcement comes amid climate crises, including the fatal floods in the Northeast and Texas, the band did not specify which areas or weather events posed a risk to its tour plans. Wednesday's statement also left the possibility of future live performances pretty open-ended: 'Don't know where, don't know hope to see you all again.' Though the group concluded its statement by wishing fans 'peace, love and happiness,' it was met with division in the comments section. On Instagram, several followers said that they understood the rock band's decision to call off the tour, while others wrote that they found the justification 'odd' and speculated on reasons for the abrupt cancellation. A representative for the rock group did not immediately respond to The Times' request for additional information. Just a day before its sudden announcement, the group continued to promote the tour on social media. On Tuesday, the band's X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram pages published a photo of Miller, 81, receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987. 'Catch him and the band on tour starting next month,' said the caption accompanying the photo. The post at the time directed followers to the band's website to purchase tickets. Fans visiting the website are now met with the cancellation notice. The Steve Miller Band was founded in the 1960s and is led by its namesake Grammy-winning vocalist and guitarist. It is also known for songs such as 'Jungle Love,' 'Abracadabra,' 'Take the Money and Run' and 'Space Cowboy.'
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steve Miller Band cancels all upcoming tour dates due to extreme weather
Steve Miller is flying like an eagle away from his 2025 tour dates. The 81-year-old musician's Steve Miller Band said in a statement on Wednesday, July 16, that all of its upcoming tour dates have been canceled due to various extreme weather events. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable," the statement said. "So ... You can blame it on the weather. The tour is cancelled." USA TODAY has reached out to the Steve Miller Band for additional information. "Don't know where, don't know when ... We hope to see you all again," the message, which was signed by Miller, the band and its crew, also read. Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer: Where they'll play, how to get tickets In May, the Steve Miller Band announced their 31-date tour was set to begin on Aug. 15 in New York and wrap on Nov. 8 in California. Along the way, stops were planned in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona and more states. As of July 17, no tour dates were listed on the band's website. The Steve Miller Band was originally formed in 1966 and is known for hits like "Rock'n Me" and "Fly Like an Eagle," the latter of which was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. In 2024, the group joined Def Leppard and Journey on a summer stadium tour. Miller "and his four-piece band offered an invigorating 60 minutes of fingers dancing across the fretboard ('Fly Like an Eagle'), sizzling harmonica ('Living in the U.S.A.') and funky hi-hat work and handclaps ('Take the Money and Run')," USA TODAY music writer Melissa Ruggieri said in a review of a July show in Philadelphia. In the comments of the band's tour cancellation announcement on Instagram, fans expressed confusion over the decision. "This seems like an odd reason to cancel a tour," one user wrote, while another comment read, "Is this real? Must be a joke? If this is a serious statement, it's the craziest press release I've ever seen for a tour cancelation." Steve Miller recalls late '60s San Francisco music having 'a dark side' but 'so much beauty' "What a joke. If this is a real reason why are you the only band/touring act to cancel a tour right now?" another comment read. But other fans defended the move. "Steve has been doing this for decades and has earned the right to play by his own rules," one follower wrote. "Have some class, people." Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
Steve Miller Band cancels all US tour dates, citing extreme weather
The Steve Miller Band is canceling all of its U.S. tour dates, citing extreme weather and a "combination" of major natural disasters. The iconic rock band made the announcement in a social media post late Wednesday. "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, you make music with your instincts, you live your life by your instincts, always trust your instincts..." the band wrote in an Instagram post. "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates." "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable," they continued. "So... You can blame it on the weather…The tour is cancelled." They added, "Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again." The band had been scheduled to kick off their tour Aug. 15 in Bethel, New York, with nearly 30 stops overall, before wrapping up Nov. 8 in Anaheim, California. Miller, now 81 and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, has been performing and touring for over 60 years and is most known for hits like the 1973 song "The Joker," the 1976 song and album "Fly Like an Eagle," and more. The band's most recent studio album -- their 17th -- was 2011's "Let Your Hair Down," and their most recent compilation album was 2019's "Welcome To The Vault."
