2022 has gone extremely quickly. With most people back at work in their offices and gigs being a regular occurrence, everything has felt far more like those old pre-2020 days. Almost as if to celebrate a shift back towards “normality” (though we’re no means out of the woods with regard to viruses) lots of our favourite bands went into overdrive, and a few of them even produced albums that are up their with their finest work.
Below, you’ll find Real Gone’s ten favourite releases of 2022, along with a few others that really stood out. It really has been a great year for music; some of the stuff we’ve not included was also of a very high standard, and it really felt like there was something new to explore every week.
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 In light of the current events and ongoing tragedy occurring in Ukraine, Envy Of None will release a split 7” vinyl single, on Ukraine flag coloured vinyl with all proceeds from sales being donated to UNHCR for their Ukraine emergency response. (Established in 1950, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.. For more information, please visit unhcr.org. #WithRefugees | donate.unhcr.org/Ukraine) The tracks for the limited edition single “Enemy” and “You’ll Be Sorry” taken from the band’s forthcoming album, have now taken on a more poignant meaning for the group. I’m not your enemy… Friends and enemies—life and death—good and bad. The eternal contrast and conflict that tears us apart so easily yet mends us so arduously. It’s not a fair fight. As another generation witnesses first had the horrors of yet another war, we can strive to temper our helplessness by supporting the difficult, but necessary work UNHCR provides to lessen the burden for millions of displaced people. As we embark on our humble contribution, we ask that along with our partners at UNHCR, Snapper Music / Kscope, GZ / Precision Vinyl & Vision Merch, you kindly share in supporting us at this time of need with your generosity. As a show of respect for your support and generosity, Envy Of None will match the total proceeds raised. Thank-you. Envy Of None: Alfio Annibalini, Andy Curran, Alex Lifeson, Maiah Wynne PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF “ENEMY / YOU’LL BE SORRY” 7” HERE - https://visionmerch.com/envy-of-none There will be just 500 copies of this limited edition colored 7” vinyl single available: 250 signed by all the band - US$100 250 unsigned - US$50 Plus fans can also purchase a 30 minute zoom call / personal Q&A with all 4 Envy Of None band members, each donor can invite 3 friends to join in - for $1000. This is limited to 10 slots for a once in a lifetime chance to chat and ask each of the members anything about the EON project and beyond. All proceeds of sales go to UNHCR’s Ukraine Emergency Response. LIVE STREAM – ENVY OF NONE: A LOOK INSIDE Q&A – SUNDAY 10TH APRIL PREMIERE STARTS AT 5pm UK / 12pm EST / 9am PST / 6pm CET JOIN HERE ( http://www.2nu.gs/Envy ) With Envy Of None’s debut album scheduled for release on Friday 8th April on Kscope, the band will be taking a deep dive into their self-titled debut album with a 90minute Q&A hosted by Alan Cross. The stream is free to watch with any donations made by viewers again going to UNHCR’s Ukraine emergency response. JOIN THE STREAM HERE (http://www.2nu.gs/Envy ) The album will be released on the following formats and is available to PRE-ORDER HERE (https://eon.lnk.to/EnvyOfNone) Ltd Edition deluxe version – presented in a gatefold sleeve with a blue coloured vinyl LP, 2 CDs including a 5 track bonus disc, 28 page Booklet with exclusive content. Golden ticket!! Envy Of None, in partnership with Epiphone & Gibson Guitars, are giving away an Alex Lifeson Axcess Standard Signature Les Paul guitar to one lucky fan who finds the “golden ticket” in the deluxe edition. For full terms & conditions, head to kscopemusic.com/eongiveawayterms CD – includes a 16 page poster booklet LP – on black vinyl / baby blue coloured vinyl (North America exclusive) / white coloured vinyl Digital (photo credit: Richard Sibbald) Envy Of None are: Alf Annibalini - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming Andy Curran - Bass Guitar, Synthesized Bass, Programming, Guitar, Background Vocals, Stylophone Alex Lifeson- Guitar, Mandola, Banjo, Programming Maiah Wynne - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards Follow Envy Of None: https://www.instagram.com/envyofnone_ https://twitter.com/envyofnone_ https://www.tiktok.com/@envyofnone_ https://www.facebook.com/envyofnone www.kscopemusic.com/artists/envyofnone){kind=link}