Melodic metal outfit XDB has just launched into an exciting new creative phase with their latest single, “Love of My Life,” a track that showcases the band at their most expressive. The song, available now on all streaming platforms, blends soaring melodies, heartfelt emotion, and the band’s signature musicianship, while the accompanying striking lyric video on YouTube pairs vivid imagery with the song’s intimate themes. Fronted by vocalist Rob Kane and powered by the virtuosic guitar work of Xander Demos—who loosely channeled Dream Theater’s John Petrucci for the guitar solo—the track was specifically conceived to be “upbeat and positive,” going against the grain of sadder songs that often dominate emotional writing. This push for a positive, inspiring metal anthem highlights the band’s dynamic energy, which Demos believes is boundless, noting their three lead singers (including himself and bassist Emily Stroup) allow them to write vocal-style AOR with a touch of progressive rock/metal.
TYLER CHILDERS Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at GRAMMY-Nominated Album ‘Snipe Hunter’
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Tyler Childers has just shared “The Snipe Hunt,” a new 10-minute mini-documentary that takes fans behind the scenes of his GRAMMY-nominated album, Snipe Hunter. The short film features footage from the recording process, alongside exclusive new commentary from Childers himself, producers Rick Rubin and Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn, and mixing engineer Shawn Everett. The album, which earned Childers his highest-ever debut on the Billboard 200 chart, is nominated for Best Contemporary Country Album at the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards, where he also picked up nominations for Best Country Song, Best Country Solo Performance, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. This deep dive into the creative process follows the recent release of “Bitin’ List (Live From Dinosaur World),” a new version of his nominated track that captures the kind of magic The New York Times praised, where “love flows back and forth between the people on the stage and the people standing in the dirt.”
INDVGO Shares Soul-Soaked “Remember” as a Secret Drop for Fans
Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, and storyteller INDVGO returns with “Remember,” an atmospheric, soul-soaked single released exclusively on Bandcamp as a “secret drop for fans.” The track masterfully blends the warmth of nostalgic soul with the intimacy of modern R&B, creating something both vintage and new, drawing comparisons to the emotional honesty of SZA and the spoken-word intimacy of early Jill Scott. Described as a rare and confessional offering, “Remember” begins as a tender reflection on what could have been before unfolding into a confrontation and release, capturing the messy duality of heartbreak where pain becomes art. With production that leans minimalist and atmospheric, the song allows INDVGO’s voice to take center stage, focusing on themes of mental health, emotional healing, and self-worth, ultimately serving as a modern ode to vulnerability turned power. By offering this rare release, INDVGO is prioritizing a deeper connection with her day-one fans, creating an intimate, cinematic “art moment” intentionally off the grid.
I PROMISED THE WORLD Drop Intense New Single “A Pure Expression” Ahead of Debut EP
The fast-rising Texas five-piece I Promised The World have just shared “A Pure Expression,” the second single from their forthcoming, self-titled EP, which is due out on January 16th via Rise Records. The track arrives with an official music video and follows their initial single, “Bliss In 7 Languages.” “A Pure Expression” expands on the band’s ability to balance restraint with sheer intensity: it opens with a patient, atmospheric build before blowing up into a swelling mix of screamo, Midwest emo, and post-hardcore. The track, produced by Jon Markson and Adam Cichocki, leans into heavy texture and tension, allowing moments of space to sit right next to crushing distortion and emotionally charged vocal interplay between Caleb Molina and Hunter Wilson.
The band’s formation in 2023 is intrinsically linked to tragedy; vocalist/guitarist Caleb Molina started the group as an extension and expression of his grief following his father’s death due to COVID in 2020. Alongside drummer Mason Zschau, guitarist Mason Nowlin, and bassist Aidan Vickers, the band’s new self-titled EP exists both as a reflection of Molina’s loss and as a celebration of his father’s life. In their two short years of existence, I Promised The World has quickly built serious buzz, already seeing tour runs with bands like Deafheaven and Koyo. If you’re looking for a band that delivers raw, emotional power with a sonic blend that balances space and massive sound, their debut EP will be required listening.
MUMFORD & SONS Drop Title Track “Prizefighter” Ahead of New Album
Mumford & Sons are continuing their incredibly prolific songwriting streak by announcing their sixth album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13th via Glassnote Records, a mere seven months after their #1 album RUSHMERE arrived in March 2025. To celebrate the news, the band has shared the title track, “Prizefighter,” a song written alongside two heavy hitters: Justin Vernon and The National’s Aaron Dessner. Dessner, who previously worked with the band on their Wilder Mind record, co-produced and co-wrote the entire new collection, capturing the band at their most open and instinctive.
The sessions for Prizefighter were remarkably quick and communal; the band wrote more than an album’s worth of songs in just ten days, reflecting a collection that feels deeply personal and unguardedly communal. Marcus Mumford’s lyrics on the new tracks grapple with themes of resilience and striving. This energized and rejuvenated feeling is reflected across the 14 new songs, which were born from days spent writing in Hudson cafés and nights around Dessner’s Long Pond kitchen table, resulting in tracks “alive with first takes and the joy of simply making music together again.”
That communal spirit extended to the studio, too, with Mumford & Sons welcoming an impressive list of collaborators for the album. The Prizefighter sessions feature guest appearances from artists like Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton, Gigi Perez, and Dessner himself, underscoring the band’s commitment to connection in their music.
As they share the new track, the band is wrapping up their lengthy U.S., Europe, and U.K. arena tours, concluding tonight with a second night at London’s O2. Looking ahead, Mumford & Sons will headline BST Hyde Park in London next July—their first return to the park in a decade—with support from The War On Drugs. Huge outdoor summer shows in Groningen, Rome, and Berlin are also currently on sale.
TOM HAMILTON Launches New Show ‘Goin’ Down the Road’ on SiriusXM Grateful Dead Channel
Tom Hamilton, known for fronting bands like Brothers Past and currently singing lead guitar in Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, is launching a new monthly radio show on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel called Goin’ Down the Road with Tom Hamilton. This collaboration with SiriusXM promises to be a thoughtful and engaging exploration of the Grateful Dead multiverse. Hamilton will guide listeners through a curated musical journey, featuring a rotating lineup of special guests to share their perspectives and musical selections, delivering fresh insights into the band’s expansive and enduring influence across generations.
The inaugural episode is set to air on December 15th and will feature special guest Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend and Taper’s Choice. Following that, January’s episode will host musical renaissance man Don Was, known for his work as a recording artist, bassist, producer, and overall musical mind. Hamilton expressed his excitement for the venture: “I’m so excited to bring a new show to SiriusXM’s GD channel, celebrating the Dead and our scene through music and conversation.”
Hamilton’s show will span the full spectrum of the Dead’s world, including handpicked music from the classic Jerry Garcia era and more recent projects featuring the bandmembers. Crucially, the show will also spotlight “Descendants of the Dead,” contemporary artists from across genres who draw creative inspiration from the Grateful Dead’s unique and enduring legacy.
This new SiriusXM show comes just ahead of another major release for Hamilton: his first album as simply Tom Hamilton, titled I’m Your Vampire, which drops on January 23rd (AWAL/Relix). Co-produced by Hamilton and Alex Farrar, the album is a testament to the diverse, genre-spanning work that has characterized Hamilton’s rich career. You can listen to Goin’ Down the Road with Tom Hamilton on the Grateful Dead Channel, SiriusXM 23, or anytime on the SiriusXM app.
GRAMMY Winner TOURIST Announces ‘The Invisible Tour’ Supporting New Album ‘Music Is Invisible’
GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer Tourist is celebrating the release of his mesmerizing new album, Music Is Invisible, by hitting the road for an eagerly awaited North American headline tour. This run, dubbed “The Invisible Tour 2026,” is a major event for fans of electronic music, offering an immersive live DJ experience that perfectly echoes the atmospheric and expansive sound of his new music. The tour is billed as a “very special opportunity” to experience his sixth studio album in a live/club format. The North American leg kicks off on April 17th at New York City’s historic Webster Hall, with major stops including Austin, Chicago, and Denver, before crossing into Canada for dates in Montreal and Toronto in June.
Music Is Invisible is available everywhere now via Queens Road Music / AndRECORDS / Atlantic Records, marking a bold leap into an unexplored sonic landscape. The 10-track collection reflects the UK-based artist’s most luminous and emotionally charged work to date, embracing an energized, trance-inspired direction. Key tracks include the spellbinding “Invisible,” which features acclaimed ambient composer Julianna Barwick, the epic “Veil” (which samples Grimes’s “So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth”), “In Unison,” and “Embrace.” Tourist himself says the direction comes from instinct: “I love to tell melodic stories, and trance is all about melodic stories. The root of this album was my instinct as a musician.”
Tour Dates:
FEBRUARY
22 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
25 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street
27 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
MARCH
5 – Paris, France – Cabaret Sauvage
6 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
7 – Berlin, Germany – Säälchen
8 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
APRIL
17 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
23 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk: Outdoor
24 – Chicago, IL – Metro
25 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
JUNE
11-16 – Dhermi, Albania – Anjunadeep Explorations *
25 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount
26 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club
* FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
DAEMÖNIK FONCE Tease New Album ‘DFII’ with Single “Oh Corita”
You have to love a band that manages to mix glam power with a serious artistic message, and that’s exactly what Daemönik Fonce are doing with their first teaser, “Oh Corita,” from their upcoming second album, DFII. The track is an ode to the American nun, artist, and anti-war campaigner Corita Kent, delivering a “classic Fonce” sound: all power chords and swagger, taking on a heavy subject but starting from a smiling, celebratory place. The cover art itself is a brilliant homage to the ’80s protest punk scene, specifically the famous CRASS stencil and the ‘pay no more than’ text, modernized for the Bandcamp page as ‘Pay What You Want.’
This group is built around Welsh twins Stewart and Paul Summers, formerly of Sharp Tongues and Ten Benson, alongside Hanna Edgren, Sam Mansbridge, and new drummer Andy Prestidge. They’ve been around the blocks long enough to know the world is going to the dogs, which just gives them more reason to squeeze some joy out of doing what they love. After completing tours with the Jim Jones All Stars and appearing at Sea Power’s Krankenhaus Festival this year, Daemönik Fonce are clearly ready to drop DFII on January 29th, via Property Of The Lost Records.
Just like its 2022 predecessor, Eye Love Daemönik Fonce, the new album is a sonic love letter to the eclectic music and artists the band grew up with, spanning everything from the raw energy of the Sex Pistols and T Rex, to the space rock of Hawkwind and the folk-rock of Fairport Convention. If you like your rock and roll loud, knowing, and just a little bit subversive, keep your eyes on this release.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Return to Red Rocks with 4 Non Blondes
Home-state heroes Big Head Todd and the Monsters are making their annual pilgrimage back to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for what promises to be a spectacular night of rock and soulful hooks. This year’s performance at the iconic Morrison venue features very special guests 4 Non Blondes, setting the stage for an unforgettable summer show. With decades of songwriting, touring, and studio work behind them, Big Head Todd and the Monsters have established themselves as a nationally beloved band. Pairing their blend of blues and rock with the anthemic energy of 4 Non Blondes means the audience can expect big choruses, deep grooves, and full-amphitheatre singalongs under the Colorado sky. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 AM MT via AXS.
MORGANS MILL Drops Debut Album ‘Songs for the Modern Day Man’
Southern rock outfit Morgans Mill has released their debut full-length album, Songs for the Modern Day Man, an 11-track collection that delivers the blend of country grit and honest storytelling fans have come to expect from the group. Built around core members Dylan Young and AJ Hawkins, the band pulls from influences like Merle Haggard and Blackberry Smoke to formulate a sound that is “southern rock with soul.” The album, produced by Matt McQueen at Gem City Studios, opens with the forward-moving “Right Kind of Good Woman” and includes the reflective, title track “Modern Day Man,” which builds into a big, guitar-driven section perfect for a Nashville stage. The record closes with a southern-rock rendition of the classic hymn “Blessed Assurance.” Touching on a range of emotions from tough and funny to deeply personal, the album looks at the challenge of staying grounded in today’s world, serving as a comprehensive statement on the band’s identity: “If anyone wants to know who we are or what we’re about, it’s somewhere between track 1 and 11.”