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Rock The South Announces 2026 Festival Move To The Fields At Decatur

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Rock The South Announces 2026 Festival Move To The Fields At Decatur

Rock The South is set to return in 2026 with a bold new chapter, announcing a move to its first ever permanent home at The Fields at Decatur. The three day festival runs June 11 through June 13, 2026, marking a major milestone for the long running summer tradition. With more than 150 usable acres, the new site allows Peachtree Entertainment to invest in long term infrastructure, expanded campgrounds, new shade and fan areas, enhanced VIP experiences, and a second stage presented by Raised Rowdy, all designed to elevate the festival experience year after year.

Festival leaders describe the move as an opportunity to build on Rock The South’s roots while creating a future focused home that celebrates music, community, and Southern culture. The Fields at Decatur offers the space and flexibility to deliver bigger moments, improved comfort, and continued economic impact across North Alabama. It is an exciting evolution that keeps the spirit of Rock The South front and center while opening the door to its most ambitious era yet.

strongboi Light Up KEXP Studio With Vibrant Full Band Performance

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strongboi Light Up KEXP Studio With Vibrant Full Band Performance

strongboi share a joyful, groove rich full performance live on KEXP, out now, captured in the station’s studio with warmth, chemistry, and playful precision. The set flows through “honey thighs”, “magic”, “special”, and “flame”, spotlighting Alice Matthew’s inviting vocals alongside a dynamic band featuring keys, bass, drums, guitar, sax, and flute, all guided by host Kennady Quille. It feels relaxed yet locked in, full of color and movement, and lands as the kind of session that instantly draws listeners into strongboi’s world.

Lamb Of God Unleash “Sepsis” And Reignite Richmond Underground Roots

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Lamb Of God Unleash “Sepsis” And Reignite Richmond Underground Roots

Lamb of God return with “Sepsis”, out now via Epic Records, delivering their first new original music since ‘Omens’. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the track hits with controlled menace and deliberate pacing, channeling the band’s earliest instincts while sounding sharp and present. A grainy, lo-fi performance video directed by Gianfranco Svagelj pairs perfectly with the song’s tension, offering an unfiltered glimpse of Richmond’s darker corners.

According to Mark Morton, “Sepsis” is a tribute to the underground Richmond bands that shaped the group’s formative years, drawing a clear line back to the basement era of Burn the Priest. The release lands during a landmark period for Lamb of God, following anniversary celebrations, major festival appearances, and a powerful take on Black Sabbath’s “Children of the Grave”. “Sepsis” stands as a fierce reminder of where they came from and how strong that foundation still sounds today.

Dweezil Zappa Pushes Creative Limits In Dolby Atmos Cardboard Sessions Episode

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Dweezil Zappa Pushes Creative Limits In Dolby Atmos Cardboard Sessions Episode

Cardboard Sessions return with Episode 29 featuring Dweezil Zappa, out now, and marking the first session in the series to be mastered in Dolby Atmos. Recorded at Zappa’s own Hikari Studios, the performance captures a fully immersive approach to sound, placing movement, space, and texture at the center of the experience. Zappa embraced the cardboard instruments with curiosity and focus, shaping a session that feels playful, intentional, and deeply musical.

The track “Man Your Stations” was written specifically for Cardboard Sessions, designed around musicians moving through the room, shifting instruments, and interacting with the environment as part of the composition. Cardboard instruments anchor the performance, while surrounding guitars, keyboards, and drums expand the sonic field. The result is an inventive, energetic moment that highlights Zappa’s creative spirit and perfectly reflects the open ended philosophy that defines Cardboard Sessions.

Artio Announce ‘Soul Rot’ Album And Share “The Devil You Know”

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Artio Announce ‘Soul Rot’ Album And Share “The Devil You Know”

Leeds based alt rock force Artio announce their new studio album ‘Soul Rot’, due January 21, 2026 via LAB Records, marking a focused and deeply personal creative chapter. Fronted by Rae Brazill’s inward looking writing, the record examines behaviour, perception, and emotional accountability with sharp intent. The band’s sound remains bold and expansive, shaped by urgency, reflection, and a clear sense of purpose.

The announcement is led by the new single “The Devil You Know” featuring Cody Frost, a fierce collaboration built on soaring vocals, electronic tension, and explosive dynamics. Anchored by defiant lyricism and raw power, the track delivers a striking response to forces that seek to exploit artists, while affirming strength and self worth. It is an energizing statement that shows Artio pushing forward with confidence, clarity, and creative fire.

Tracklist:

  1. The Devil You Know (feat. Cody Frost)
  2. Soul Rotting
  3. Bite Down
  4. Full on Fight for Fun (feat. As It Is)
  5. If Only They Had More Chance to Take Flight (feat. CJ of Love Rarely)
  6. O Negative
  7. Seven Suns (feat. Kahal)
  8. Soda
  9. Let It Be a Void
  10. Incision Site
  11. Vertebrae
  12. Death Stems (feat. goodnighttheskye)
  13. Algae Bloom
  14. Room Tone

The Bateleurs Enter New Era With ‘A Light In The Darkness’

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The Bateleurs Enter New Era With ‘A Light In The Darkness’

The Bateleurs return with ‘A Light In The Darkness’, out now, opening a fresh chapter that builds on the foundation set by their debut ‘The Sun In The Tenth House’. A key lineup shift shapes the record’s character, with guitarist Ricardo Galrao stepping in and bringing a distinct voice that helps guide the album’s direction while keeping the band’s core identity fully intact.

Produced by the band and recorded across three studios, the album leans into live feel and emotional immediacy, with performances captured without quantisation, autotune, or heavy editing. Slide guitar, Hammond organ, traditional flute, and strings expand the sonic palette, adding warmth and texture throughout. It lands as a confident, immersive listen that values connection and atmosphere, and it sounds especially rewarding from start to finish.

Charlotte De Witte Reaches New Heights With “The Heads That Know” Single

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Charlotte De Witte Reaches New Heights With “The Heads That Know” Single

Fresh off winning the No.1 Techno DJ award for a sixth consecutive year and entering the DJ Mag Top 10 at No. 9, Charlotte de Witte unveils “The Heads That Know” featuring Comma Dee, out now. The track arrives as the final single from her self titled debut album ‘Charlotte de Witte’, out now on KNTXT, and captures her unmistakable command of fast, driving techno layered with spacey synths, acid energy, and razor sharp momentum. The vinyl edition includes an exclusive “They Know Acid” version, adding another dimension to an already potent release.

“The Heads That Know” also soundtracked de Witte’s London city takeover, following the impact of her NYC run, with five shows across four days at The Shard, Fabric, The Cause, Magazine, and one surprise location. Featuring Comma Dee’s hypnotic, poetic delivery, the track stands as a clear salute to underground culture and shared certainty on the dance floor. It hits with authority, lands as a set defining moment, and reinforces why this era feels especially powerful for de Witte right now.

Tunde Adebimpe Commands KEXP Studio With Powerful Live Performance Session

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Tunde Adebimpe Commands KEXP Studio With Powerful Live Performance Session

Tunde Adebimpe delivers a gripping full performance live on KEXP, now out, captured in the station’s studio with a tight, expressive band and unmistakable intensity. The set moves fluidly through “Ate The Moon”, “Drop”, “God Knows”, and “Magnetic”, spotlighting Adebimpe’s magnetic vocals alongside Wilder Zoby on keyboards, Jaleel Bunton on guitar, and Jahphet Landis on drums, with host Cheryl Waters guiding the session. The performance feels focused, vibrant, and fully alive, offering a thrilling reminder of Adebimpe’s dynamic presence and the deep connection he builds in a live setting.


Tim Burgess And Tom Sheehan Tell The Charlatans Story In ‘How High’

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Tim Burgess And Tom Sheehan Tell The Charlatans Story In ‘How High’

‘How High: A Portrait of The Charlatans’ is out now, offering an intimate, visual driven journey through one of the most influential bands of their era. Told through the lens of legendary photographer Tom Sheehan and the reflective, personal words of frontman Tim Burgess, the book captures a vivid decade of music, movement, and connection as it unfolds in real time.

Featuring more than 250 photographs, including iconic images and previously unseen shots, the book moves from recording sessions to live performances, tours, cover shoots, and quiet moments backstage. Beautifully presented in a cloth bound hardback, it stands as a powerful celebration of creativity, camaraderie, and life on the road, and it feels like a genuine gift to fans who want to experience The Charlatans from the inside out.

Late Aster Explore DIY Discipline On “Ctrl-F Discipline” From ‘City Livin’

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Late Aster Explore DIY Discipline On “Ctrl-F Discipline” From ‘City Livin’

San Francisco experimental electronic duo Late Aster share “Ctrl-F Discipline”, a striking new single from their debut full-length album ‘City Livin’, out now. Inspired by the four-track limitations of the TASCAM Portastudio 414 MKII, the song leans into restraint as a creative engine, opening with a familiar synth tone before settling into a hypnotic blend of fuzz, pulse, and repetition.

Across ‘City Livin’, Late Aster pull sounds from lo-fi ambient, hip hop, and electronic minimalism, filtering brass instruments through layers of pedals to shape a vivid, tactile world. The album feels immersive and intentional, full of small details that reward close listening. “Ctrl-F Discipline” stands out as a focused, confident moment that highlights the duo’s inventive personality and makes the record an especially satisfying listen.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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