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Country Hitmaker Russell Dickerson Releases ‘Worth Your Wild’ EP

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Nashville country star Russell Dickerson has released his new four-song project ‘Worth Your Wild,’ a breezy EP built around feel-good hooks and upbeat rhythms. Produced by Josh Kerr, the collection captures Dickerson’s energetic country-pop style just as the artist continues a major touring run across North America and Europe. Listen here.

The title track “Worth Your Wild” leads the project, an upbeat love song already climbing country radio charts. The EP follows a string of multi-platinum hits that have helped establish Dickerson as one of modern country’s most consistent chart performers.

The release arrives on the heels of a major live milestone. Dickerson recently delivered the largest headline performance of his career at RODEOHOUSTON, bringing his high-energy stage show to a massive crowd. The momentum continues this year with appearances at C2C Festival, CMA Fest, Tortuga Music Festival, and Boots and Hearts before launching the RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2026.

Classic TV Breakdown Explores Why The Professor Never Fixed The S.S. Minnow

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Classic television essay channel Amazing Fun Facts has taken on one of the longest-running debates in sitcom history: why the Professor on Gilligan’s Island never repaired the S.S. Minnow. The video dives into the strange contradiction at the center of the series, a character capable of building complex technology from coconuts and bamboo but seemingly unable to fix the one thing that could get everyone home.

Across the show’s run, the Professor demonstrated extraordinary ingenuity. He constructed radios, washing machines, lie detectors, and even advanced scientific equipment using only materials found on the island. These inventions turned the castaways’ tiny patch of land into a surprisingly functional laboratory of improvised technology.

Comedy Metalcore Creator Ben Lapidus Turns First Day At PetSmart Into “PETSMART”

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Comedy metalcore musician Ben Lapidus has turned his first day working at PetSmart into a viral moment with the new single and video “PETSMART.” The track transforms a simple workplace question into a full-throttle metalcore anthem.

Indie Project Perfect Weather For Humans Release ‘Come Apart In The Middle’

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Long-distance indie recording project Perfect Weather For Humans release their new album ‘Come Apart In The Middle.’ The record brings together collaborators spread across the American heartland and West Coast, continuing the group’s evolution from remote file-sharing sessions to full-band studio recordings. Listen here.

“The songs on Come Apart At The Middle were inspired by a relationship or maybe an amalgam of several relationships that were observed from different vantage points,” says singer-songwriter Shae Moseley. The album follows a narrator navigating a fractured relationship while searching for connection in a world that often feels built to divide people.

Recorded and mixed by Jason McEntire at Sawhorse Studios in St. Louis, the album captures the band performing together in the room. The sessions build on the momentum of the group’s earlier ‘Northstar’ EP, expanding their melodic approach while maintaining the emotional weight that defines the project.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Bowerbird
  2. Measure For Measure
  3. Elevator To The Sea
  4. Hidden Drives
  5. Fly Alone
  6. The Blame
  7. Still Your Friend
  8. Please Send Superman

Harry Styles “KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY” Toronto Pop-Up Offers American Express Early Access

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UK pop superstar Harry Styles is bringing a special retail experience to Toronto with the “KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY” pop-up store, running March 6 through March 8, 2026. The limited-time shop opens at 938 Queen Street West, offering fans access to exclusive merchandise tied to Styles’ world of fashion, music, and design.

American Express Cardmembers receive early access to the pop-up one hour before doors open to the general public each day. Cardholders can bring one guest during the early entry period and will also have access to a dedicated checkout line inside the store.

Additional perks include the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise available only to American Express Cardmembers, along with a complimentary gift with purchase while supplies last. The pop-up runs Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., following the early access windows.

7 Best Technology Partners Specializing in Software for Travel Businesses

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By Mitch Rice

The travel industry runs on technology. From booking engines and itinerary builders to AI-powered pricing tools and GDS integrations, the right software partner can determine whether a travel business thrives or falls behind. Choosing a vendor is not just a technical decision — it shapes the speed of your growth, the quality of your customer experience, and your ability to adapt to market changes. To help you navigate that choice, we have compiled a list of seven technology companies that have earned strong reputations for delivering reliable, scalable software for travel industry businesses of all sizes.

1. Onix-Systems

Onix-Systems is a custom software development company with over 25 years of experience and a dedicated focus on the travel and hospitality sector. Based in Ukraine with offices across Europe, the company has delivered more than 150 travel-specific projects for clients in over 55 countries — a track record that speaks to both its technical depth and its understanding of the diverse needs of travel businesses worldwide.

The company builds end-to-end solutions tailored to the unique requirements of travel agencies, tour operators, online travel platforms, and hospitality providers. Its core offerings include custom booking engines, AI-powered travel portals, property management systems, channel managers, CRM solutions, and mobile travel apps. Onix also has deep expertise in integrating complex third-party systems, including Global Distribution Systems, payment gateways, and a wide range of third-party travel APIs — infrastructure that is critical for any business that needs real-time availability, pricing, and inventory management across multiple suppliers.

One of the areas where Onix stands out is its AI development practice for travel. The company designs and deploys intelligent features such as dynamic pricing systems, personalized recommendation engines, AI-driven customer support chatbots, smart trip planning tools, and behavior-based engagement features. These capabilities allow travel businesses to move beyond generic user experiences and deliver personalized journeys that increase conversion rates and encourage repeat bookings.

Onix also supports legacy system modernization, helping travel companies migrate from outdated platforms to modern, cloud-ready architectures without disrupting day-to-day operations. Its phased migration approach is designed to minimize downtime and risk while enabling seamless integration with current APIs and cloud services. For startups, Onix offers MVP development services that keep costs manageable while accelerating time-to-market. For enterprise-scale organizations, it designs white-label platforms and SaaS solutions built to handle high transaction volumes and complex multi-supplier environments. With a team of more than 300 developers and specialists, the company provides both full outsourcing and dedicated team engagement models to match the needs of its clients.

2. Travefy

Travefy has established itself as one of the leading platforms for travel agencies and independent advisors who need professional tools to build, present, and manage client itineraries. Ranked as the number-one itinerary and CRM platform in independent travel industry surveys, Travefy focuses on the practical, day-to-day workflow of travel professionals rather than large-scale enterprise infrastructure.

The platform includes a comprehensive itinerary builder with a polished client-facing presentation layer, a built-in CRM for managing client relationships and communication, and a website builder that allows agencies to create a branded online presence without requiring technical expertise. Travefy supports over 200 supplier integrations, giving advisors quick access to hotel, tour, and activity content that can be pulled directly into client proposals. In recent years, the platform has incorporated AI tools to help advisors work faster — automating parts of the itinerary creation process, generating trip descriptions, and surfacing relevant content based on client preferences. Mobile apps allow advisors and their clients to access trip information on the go, making Travefy a highly practical choice for independent agencies and small-to-medium travel businesses.

3. OTRAMS

OTRAMS is an online travel reservation and management system designed for travel agencies, tour operators, and travel management companies that need a robust, all-in-one platform combining ERP functionality with booking capabilities. The system is built to manage the full operational lifecycle of a travel business — from supplier contracting and inventory management to customer bookings and back-office accounting.

The platform supports an ecosystem of more than 190 suppliers across flights, hotels, car rentals, transfers, and activities, giving agencies and operators broad content coverage without needing to build individual integrations from scratch. OTRAMS also offers white-label solutions, allowing businesses to deploy branded booking portals for both B2B and B2C audiences. The system is particularly well-suited for travel management companies with complex multi-supplier operations who need a centralized platform to manage supplier relationships, control pricing margins, and automate workflow across departments. Its combination of ERP-level business management tools and front-end booking capabilities means that companies can reduce the number of separate systems they rely on, lowering operational complexity and costs.

4. Wildnet Edge

Wildnet Edge focuses on enterprise-grade AI ecosystems and GDS-integrated booking solutions for travel operators who deal with scale and complexity. The company’s strength lies in building sophisticated portal architectures capable of handling dynamic pricing across multiple suppliers simultaneously — a capability that is especially important for operators managing large volumes of bookings across diverse product types.

Their solutions are designed for mid-to-large travel businesses that have outgrown standard off-the-shelf platforms and need customized infrastructure that can scale with demand. Wildnet Edge applies AI to automate pricing adjustments, optimize supplier selection, and improve the speed and accuracy of availability searches — reducing the manual overhead that comes with managing complex, multi-supplier product catalogues. For enterprise operators looking to build competitive technology platforms rather than simply adopting existing products, Wildnet Edge offers a technically focused development partner with a clear emphasis on performance at scale.

5. AltexSoft

AltexSoft is a technology consulting and software development company with a dedicated travel technology practice that serves online travel agencies and travel management companies. The company has built a strong reputation in the travel sector for its work on booking platforms, data analytics infrastructure, and revenue optimization software — areas where technology decisions have a direct and measurable impact on business performance.

AltexSoft’s approach blends engineering capability with business domain knowledge, which means its teams can engage at the strategic level — helping clients decide what to build, not just how to build it. Their GDS integration expertise covers the major global distribution systems, and their analytics work helps clients extract actionable insights from booking data, customer behavior, and pricing trends. For OTAs and TMCs that want a development partner who understands the commercial logic of the travel business, AltexSoft offers a combination of technical skill and industry awareness that is difficult to find in generalist software firms.

6. DataArt

DataArt is a global technology consultancy with a strong presence in the travel and hospitality sector, known particularly for its work on high-load travel portals and mobility applications. The company has worked with some of the travel industry’s most recognized names, building and modernizing platforms that need to handle significant traffic volumes and transaction loads without compromising on performance or reliability.

DataArt’s travel practice covers a broad range of solution types, from consumer-facing booking platforms and agency management tools to backend infrastructure and API development. The company is well-regarded for its ability to tackle complex, technically challenging projects — particularly those that involve modernizing legacy systems or building entirely new platforms that need to integrate with established industry infrastructure. For travel companies looking for a partner with deep technical credentials and a history of delivering for large, complex clients, DataArt is a credible and established choice.

7. Traveltek Pro

Traveltek Pro specializes in B2B and B2C booking portals and travel engines, offering white-label solutions that allow travel agencies and tour operators to deploy branded booking platforms without investing in ground-up development. The company’s core strength is reliable supplier connectivity — ensuring that the flight, hotel, and package content available through its booking engines is consistently accurate, well-structured, and easy for end users to navigate.

White-label deployment is central to Traveltek Pro’s offering, making it a practical option for agencies that want to launch or upgrade a client-facing booking experience quickly. Their solutions are designed with agency and tour operator workflows in mind, supporting the sales and fulfilment processes that these businesses rely on. For travel companies that prioritize speed of deployment and proven supplier connectivity over highly customized development, Traveltek Pro provides a straightforward and dependable platform option.

How to Choose the Right Partner

The seven companies on this list each bring something different to the table. Travefy and Traveltek Pro serve agencies and operators who need proven, ready-to-deploy platforms. OTRAMS and AltexSoft are strong choices for businesses that need combined ERP functionality and booking technology with strong analytics capabilities. DataArt and Wildnet Edge are suited to enterprise clients with technically complex, high-load requirements. And Onix-Systems stands out for travel businesses that need a fully custom development partner with deep domain expertise across AI, GDS integrations, legacy modernization, and scalable product architecture.

When evaluating any software partner, the most important factors are their direct experience in the travel sector, the complexity of projects they have handled, the strength of their integration capabilities, and whether their development model fits how your team works. The best partner is not necessarily the largest or most well-known — it is the one whose expertise most closely matches the specific challenge you are trying to solve.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Flying Mojito Bros Rework Tony Joe White On “WOMAN”

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Desert disco DJ duo Flying Mojito Bros open a new chapter in the Tony Joe White catalog with “WOMAN,” the first track unveiled from their remix album ‘The Swamp Fox.’ The project reimagines rare recordings from the swamp rock legend through the duo’s signature blend of groove-driven electronic production.

“WOMAN” begins with Tony Joe White’s unmistakable voice spelling out the title over a deep kick drum and bass groove. The track builds from a unique source. Flying Mojito Bros assembled the song by combining three separate reel-to-reel takes before shaping the final version with their own production approach. The result lands with a slow-burning pulse that bridges swamp funk and dancefloor rhythm.

One of those takes surfaced from a long-lost recording discovered by White’s son, archivist Jody White. The reel had partially been recorded over, with the original session hiding beneath a later track labeled “Woman Jam” in Tony Joe White’s handwriting. By stitching together elements from different sessions and eras, Flying Mojito Bros transform the fragments into a fully realized track that carries White’s raw vocal presence into a new sonic setting.

Metallica Add 16 Shows To “Life Burns Faster” Sphere Residency

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Metallica bring their next large-scale live production to Las Vegas this fall with “Life Burns Faster,” a multi-month residency at Sphere. The run begins October 1, 2026 and continues through March 13, 2027, with No Repeat Weekends scheduled throughout the engagement. Tickets for all dates go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. PT.

Demand for the shows has already pushed the residency further into 2027, with 16 additional performances added this week. Each No Repeat Weekend follows the format introduced on the band’s M72 World Tour, featuring two completely different setlists across Thursday and Saturday performances with no repeated songs.

The residency places Metallica’s catalog inside Sphere’s immersive environment, combining the band’s live performance with the venue’s massive wraparound LED display, immersive audio system, and multi-sensory production elements. The result positions “Life Burns Faster” as a large-scale concert experience built specifically for the Las Vegas venue.

TOUR DATES:
October 1 & 3
October 8 & 10
October 15 & 17
October 22 & 24
October 29 & 31
November 5 & 7
January 28 & 30
February 4 & 6
February 18 & 20
February 25 & 27
March 4 & 6
March 11 & 13

Industrial Alt-Rock Duo Heavy Halo Join My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult On “Delicate Terror Tour”

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NYC industrial alt-rock duo Heavy Halo head west this month, joining My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult for the band’s “Delicate Terror Tour.” The run launches March 25 in San Francisco and closes April 18 in Los Angeles, bringing Heavy Halo’s dark electronic pulse and guitar-driven intensity to western audiences for the first time.

The tour pairs the rising duo with one of industrial music’s defining acts. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult emerged from Chicago’s Wax Trax! Records scene in the 1980s, developing a style that fused industrial edge with house rhythms, funk grooves, and B-movie theatrics. Their legacy includes tours with Marilyn Manson and Siouxsie and the Banshees and a memorable appearance in the film The Crow.

For Heavy Halo members McKeever and Gosteffects, the connection runs deep. “My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult was the very first concert I went to,” says Gosteffects. “It inspired me to set out on a lifelong artistic journey.” McKeever adds, “The film, The Crow, which featured My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult in an unforgettable performance scene, imprinted TKK’s stamp on my psyche, becoming key sonic and visual influences for Heavy Halo.”

TOUR DATES:
03/06 – Philadelphia, PA – Ortlieb’s !
03/07 – Washington, DC – Songbyrd !
03/25 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall $
03/27 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom $
03/28 – Tacoma, WA – Spanish Ballroom $
03/31 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club $
04/01 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall $
04/03 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theatre $
04/04 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep $
04/06 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway #
04/07 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall $
04/09 – Austin, TX – Mohawk $
04/10 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall $
04/11 – Houston, TX – Numbers $
04/12 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger $
04/14 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace $
04/15 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress #
04/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar #
04/17 – San Diego, CA – Music Box $
04/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom $

Dogstar Bring “All In Now Tour” To Niagara Falls

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American alternative rock band Dogstar return to Niagara Falls this summer with a stop on their “All In Now Tour.” The trio takes the stage at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

Dogstar features guitarist and vocalist Bret Domrose, bassist Keanu Reeves, and drummer Rob Mailhouse. Formed in the 1990s, the band has built a global following through decades of touring and a sound they describe as “pop-aggressive,” blending alternative rock hooks with driving rhythm and guitar energy.

Their third album ‘Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees’ marks the latest chapter for the group. Across the years, Dogstar has shared stages with major rock acts including Bon Jovi, David Bowie, and Weezer while performing for audiences around the world. The band’s return to Niagara Falls adds another high-profile rock night to the summer schedule at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.