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Blues Rock Guitarist Jared James Nichols Releases “Killing Time” From Upcoming Album ‘Louder Than Fate’

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Blues Rock Guitarist Jared James Nichols Releases “Killing Time” From Upcoming Album ‘Louder Than Fate’

Blues rock guitarist Jared James Nichols has released “Killing Time”, the latest single from his upcoming album ‘Louder Than Fate’, arriving June 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track was written and recorded in Nashville with Roger Alan Nichols, while the official video was filmed in the basement of Halestorm Manor, the home of Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm.

Nichols describes the song as an emotional reflection on moving forward after a relationship ends. “‘Killing Time’ is not being able to cut the loss of a relationship when you know you have to move on. It’s about walking a lonely path while hanging onto hope, even when all is lost. Every stripped-down chord echoes the regret of moments thrown away and words left unsaid. Writing this song was a personal reminder that it is OK to close chapters and move on to new beginnings.”

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston, with additional production from Roger Alan Nichols, ‘Louder Than Fate’ blends thunderous riffs, soaring solos, and emotionally driven vocals with modern rock production. Songs such as “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with keyboards and cinematic strings while maintaining Nichols’ blues-driven hard rock core.

Nichols has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists of his generation, known for his distinctive tone and high-energy performances. He says the new record captures a wider emotional range than his previous releases. “I’m beyond excited for this record. I’ve been counting down the days until its release like it’s a personal holiday. If the singles are any hint for you, there are plenty of riffs ripping through the speakers like a buzz saw.”

He adds, “But going deeper into the record, there are tons of different emotions and sounds that I have yet to explore as a singer/songwriter. I am personally thrilled to share different shades of myself on this record, giving so much more depth and insight to the listener. Get ready for ‘Louder than Fate’.”

RECORD RELEASE SHOWS:

May 29 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
June 3 – Sweden Rock Festival
June 6 – London, U.K. – The Lexington
June 10 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

Lecx Stacy Releases “Safe In Your Hands, I Clasp”

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Lecx Stacy Releases “Safe In Your Hands, I Clasp”

Los Angeles-based indie singer Lecx Stacy has released the new song “Safe In Your Hands, I Clasp”, continuing his exploration of memory, identity, and emotional vulnerability through sound. A first-generation Filipino American originally from San Diego, Stacy grew up surrounded by music through family karaoke nights, piano lessons, and early beat-making sessions with his older brother. After his brother’s passing, the recording equipment he left behind became a creative lifeline, helping Stacy begin shaping the deeply personal sound that defines his work today.

The new track unfolds gradually, beginning with delicate acoustic guitar, subtle strings, and breathy vocals before expanding into layered distortion and dense textures. Stacy describes the song as “a soundtrack to my anxieties. It’s about clinging to idealized versions of life and love for comfort, only to feel that comfort slip further away and swallowed by noise and distortion.” The structure mirrors that emotional tension, swelling into chaos before returning to a softer arrangement.

Across his recent releases, Stacy continues to explore emotional extremes through shifting sonic landscapes. Songs like “Winter, A Wilted Flower” leaned into stillness and fragility, while “With You, I’d Be Closer to God” embraced distortion and intensity. With “Safe In Your Hands, I Clasp”, he expands that palette further while remaining rooted in vulnerability and instinct.

The broader project draws inspiration from Stacy’s personal history and cultural memory. Stories from his father about Filipino “folkhouses”, bars where men gathered to sing American folk songs after long nights of drinking, inform the album’s sense of place and identity. The result blends Americana with echoes of Filipino tradition through Stacy’s mix of emo-folk, folktronica, ambient textures, and noise.

Stacy’s live performances reflect the same emotional intensity found in his recordings. He has previously toured with Eartheater, Jean Dawson, and Sega Bodega, delivering performances that treat memory and experience as something fluid, shifting, and ritualized through sound.

Matt Berninger And Rosanne Cash Cover The Velvet Underground Classic “Who Loves The Sun” For Hulu Series ‘Sunny Nights’

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Matt Berninger And Rosanne Cash Cover The Velvet Underground Classic “Who Loves The Sun” For Hulu Series ‘Sunny Nights’

Matt Berninger and Rosanne Cash have released their cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Who Loves The Sun” ahead of the Hulu debut of the comedy-drama series ‘Sunny Nights’. The recording appears in the opening scene of the first episode and serves as the theme song for the series, which is directed and executive-produced by Trent O’Donnell.

Berninger says the collaboration came naturally after his long friendship with O’Donnell. “I’ve been a Trent O’Donnell fan for a long time. We became good friends when he cast my brother, Tom, in an episode of his show No Activity, and we’ve had a close, creative bond ever since.”

When O’Donnell approached him about recording the Velvet Underground song for the series, Berninger immediately envisioned it as a duet. “When he asked me to cover the Velvet Underground for Sunny Nights, I immediately thought of it as a duet with Rose and John [Leventhal]. We recorded it in their Chelsea brownstone last summer. John did most of the work while Rose and I drank chardonnay in the garden in the sun.”

‘Sunnny Nights’ stars Will Forte as Martin Marvin, a straight-laced American who moves to Sydney to start a spray-tan business with his unpredictable sister Vicki, played by D’Arcy Carden. As the siblings try to grow their startup into a successful company, they become entangled in Sydney’s criminal underworld, forcing them to navigate danger while keeping their business afloat.

Swedish Pop Star Loreen Releases “Wildfire” Title Track And Announces U.K. And European Tour

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Swedish Pop Star Loreen Releases “Wildfire” Title Track And Announces U.K. And European Tour

Today, multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen releases the title track from her upcoming brand-new album Wildfire, set for release on 27th March 2026 via Polydor France. She exclusively unveiled the song live for the first time last week at YOYO in Paris. Driven by a hypnotic, sweat-slick club beat, Loreen invites listeners to “dance the pain away,” pulling them into the visceral centre of her new album. “Wildfire” builds with aslow, smouldering intensity, its clean, mesmeric electronic production colliding with sensual lyricism as her voice shifts from intimate restraint in the verses to commanding release in the chorus. It’s a tantric track that leans into darker, raw dancefloor energy, embracing movement as catharsis.



Written with Jesse St. John (Charli XCX, Britney Spears, Kim Petras), it was created with the queer dancefloor in mind, charged with sexual energy,flirting with the forbidden, and shedding inhibition without judgement. Just raw, sexy, punk-leaning electricity designed to lure the listener in and keep them moving. Loreen also announces the Wildfire Tour spanning seven countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, France, Poland and the Netherlands. The tour opens in Dublin’s National Stadium on 22nd September 2026, before travelling through Glasgow, Manchester and London, continuing across Europe and culminating at the iconic Paradiso in Amsterdam on 6th October.

Loreen’s upcoming album Wildfire has been a decade in the making and will include her first single “Feels Like Heaven” co-written by Sia, the critically praised “Is It Love” alongside the global phenomenon “Tattoo”, which topped charts in more than ten countries and reaffirmed her place as one of the defining artists of her generation. Wildfire follows a career-defining catalogue of era-spanning releases, including “Euphoria”, a cultural milestone; alongside “Forever”, “Gravity”, and “WarningSigns”, each exploring themes of love, vulnerability, identity and cosmic connection. Nine years on from her last album and fourteen years since her debut, her work has amassed billions of streams worldwide and established Loreen as one of modern pop’s most spiritually resonant and emotionally fearless voices.

WILDFIRE ALBUM TRACKLIST
1. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
2. FEELS LIKE HEAVEN
3. WEAPONS
4. IS IT LOVE
5. CANT PULL ME DOWN
6. MELT
7. WILDFIRE
8. COMING CLOSE
9. SET ME FREE
10. TATTOO
11. LOSE THAT LIGHT FT. 6LACK
12. KISS THE SKY
13. TRUE LOVE

WILDFIRE 2026 TOUR DATES:
22 September – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
24 September – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
25 September – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
26 September – London, UK – O2 Brixton Academy
28 September – Cologne, Germany – Carlswerk Victoira
29 September – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royale
30 September – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel
2 October – Berlin, Germany – Astra
3 October – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
5 October – Hamburg, Germany – Grobe Freiheit
6 October – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso

Pre-order Wildfire (out 27th March 2026) now to gain pre-sale access to tickets
for Loreen’s UK & European tour starting 4th March at 9am GMT / 10am CET.
Wildfire will be available in multiple physical formats including CD and three vinyl editions:
Day, Dusk and Midnight (availability varies by territory).

Billy Morrison Announces New Album ‘Hollow’ Featuring Sully Erna And Nuno Bettencour

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Billy Morrison Announces New Album ‘Hollow’ Featuring Sully Erna And Nuno Bettencour

Two years ago, BILLY MORRISON—the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 17 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—released THE MORRISON PROJECT via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. It marked his third solo album (and first since 2015) and produced the #1 Active Rock Song (Mediabase) in America: “Crack Cocaine” featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens and co-written by all three artists. A deluxe edition of the album followed in 2025 and bonus track, “Gods Of Rock and Roll (Orchestral)”—another seismic collaboration with Osbourne and Stevens—landed in the Active Rock Top Ten (Mediabase).

MORRISON will build on that success with his upcoming album HOLLOW, out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group. The album will launch with the March 27 release of its first single and video “Becoming” which was written by MORRISON, Sully Erna (Godsmack) and Brett Scallions; it features Erna on lead vocals and Grammy Award-winner Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) on lead guitar.

HOLLOW will follow the success of 2024’s THE MORRISON PROJECT format with 12 songs, half sung by Morrison and half sung by a handful of MORRISON’s friends. Guests include Dexter Holland, Marilyn Manson, Chuck D, B Real, Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens, DMC, and the above-mentioned Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. “Forgive Me,” “The Tailor,” “No Suspects,” “Another Day,” “Leave No Trace,” and “Becoming” are among the song titles.

“The last album was so much fun and such a creative experience for me that I got the band back together for a follow up record,” says BILLY. It’s on the same label (TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group), with the same crew (Barry Pointer mixing the record, Dave Donnelly mastering and all art / photography by Jane Stuart) and I’m excited to share this body of work with the world.” He adds: “The guests on this record are at the core of the collaborative spirit that I try to put in the center of these records. Every single person I worked with stepped up, brought their A game and helped me produce an album that crosses genres, features some really diverse songwriting, and yet has a truly cohesive, and powerful sound. Ultimately, I am just grateful to everyone involved for allowing me to do this again.”

Mountain Music Festival Returns To Gatlinburg With Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Sebastian Bach And More

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Mountain Music Festival Returns To Gatlinburg With Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Sebastian Bach And More

The Mountain Music Festival will return August 21 through August 23 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The three-day classic rock gathering will feature more than twenty-five artists performing across three stages along with interactive fan events including photo opportunities with select bands, a Rock N Roll Marketplace, a Rock N Roll Art Gallery, and an outdoor patio experience.

The 2026 lineup features a mix of classic rock favorites and emerging acts including Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Sebastian Bach, Night Ranger, Lita Ford, Warrant, Vixen, and John Waite. Additional performances come from Pearcy and DeMartini performing the music of RATT, Lynch Mob, Jackyl, White Lion, Vandenberg, Steelheart, and many more artists throughout the weekend.

New to the festival this year will be Guitar Clinics hosted by Joel Hoekstra, Reb Beach, and George Lynch. The sessions will give fans an opportunity to hear stories from the road, receive performance insights, and learn techniques directly from the guitarists in an intimate setting. Access to the clinics is available through a special three-day pass package.

Three-day and two-day General Admission passes are on sale now, while single-day tickets will be released later this year. VIP Top of the Mountain passes sold out during the alumni presale. Fans purchasing early can also take advantage of limited discounts on multi-day passes through March 31.

LINEUP

Friday, August 21
Pearcy and DeMartini performing the music of RATT
Sebastian Bach
Lynch Mob
Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts
Reb Beach
Tora Tora
The Cruel Intentions
Ted Poley
Wildstreet
Soto and Bieler
No Love Lost

Saturday, August 22
Bret Michaels
Night Ranger
Jackyl
Lita Ford
White Lion
Vandenberg
Dangerous Toys
Crazy Lixx
Bad Marriage
Wildstreet
Hoekstra and Gibbs

Saturday Late Night Show
Faster Pussycat

Sunday, August 23
Rick Springfield
38 Special
Warrant
Vixen
John Waite
Steelheart
The Cruel Intentions
Bad Marriage
Luke Robert

Soul Singer James Emmanuel Releases New Single “Time”

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Soul Singer James Emmanuel Releases New Single “Time”

Nigerian-born, Edinburgh-based soul singer James Emmanuel has released his new single “Time” via Fontana. The track was recorded in Joshua Tree and reflects on Emmanuel’s journey from singing in gospel choirs as a preacher’s son in Nigeria to building a career in Scotland after years of working odd jobs and performing residencies at Edinburgh’s renowned venue The Jazz Bar.

Over the past year Emmanuel has reached several milestones including the release of his debut EP, performances at Royal Albert Hall and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and recognition with a Scottish Music Award. “Time” carries a message that success is built through perseverance rather than speed, with Emmanuel describing the song as a reflection of the challenges he faced while pursuing music.

The single blends a reflective melody with soulful vocals that draw comparisons to the intensity of Charles Bradley and the warmth of Marvin Gaye. Inspired by his personal experiences, Emmanuel describes the song as a reminder that life unfolds as a journey rather than a race.

With growing momentum behind him, Emmanuel continues to bring his music to live audiences across the U.K. with several upcoming festival and headline appearances.

TOUR DATES:

Thursday 14 May – Brighton @ The Great Escape Festival
Saturday 16 May – Edinburgh @ Cabaret Voltaire
Sunday 12 July – Birmingham @ Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul

Bryan Adams Announces ‘Roll With The Punches’ Canadian Tour

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Bryan Adams Announces ‘Roll With The Punches’ Canadian Tour

Bryan Adams has announced a new cross-country tour in support of his 2025 album ‘Roll With The Punches’. The arena and amphitheatre run begins August 24 in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec and travels across the country through September, bringing Adams’ high-energy live show to fans nationwide. The album recently earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Rock Album of the Year and adds new songs to a catalog that already includes classics such as “Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”, “Run to You”, and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”.

Joining Adams on the tour as special guest in most cities will be Canadian singer Lights, whose pop sound will open the shows across the country except for the Thunder Bay date. VIP packages will also be available, including premium seating, a pre-show Q&A with Adams, a behind-the-scenes production tour, and exclusive merchandise including a signed vinyl pressing.

Presales for the tour begin March 3 with various presale windows running through March 5. Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 6 at 10 am local time.

TOUR DATES

August 24 – Trois-Rivieres, QC @ Amphitheatre Cogeco
August 25 – Kingston, ON @ Slush Puppie Place
August 26 – Oshawa, ON @ Tribute Communities Centre
August 28 – Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum
August 29 – London, ON @ Canada Life Place
August 31 – Sudbury, ON @ Sudbury Arena
September 1 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens
September 3 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
September 5 – Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
September 8 – Lethbridge, AB @ VisitLethbridge.com Arena
September 10 – Red Deer, AB @ Marchant Crane Centrium at Westerner Park
September 11 – Dawson Creek, BC @ Ovintiv Events Centre
September 13 – Penticton, BC @ South Okanagan Events Centre

Japanese Musician haruka_2go Plays Two Recorders At Once Using Mouth And Nose

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Japanese Musician haruka_2go Plays Two Recorders At Once Using Mouth And Nose

Japanese musician haruka_2go has developed an unusual performance style that involves playing two recorder flutes at the same time. One recorder is played traditionally with the mouth while the second is balanced using a loaf of bread and played with the nose, creating a distinctive multi-instrument technique that has captured attention online for its creativity and precision.


Country Singer John PayCheck Announces ‘Better Plan’ U.S. Tour

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Country Singer John PayCheck Announces ‘Better Plan’ U.S. Tour

Country singer John PayCheck has announced his 2026 Better Plan Tour, a multi-state run currently scheduled to visit 23 cities across 15 states. The tour begins March 13 at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky, bringing PayCheck’s honky-tonk roadshow to venues throughout the United States with additional dates expected to be announced.

The tour will feature songs from PayCheck’s first two albums, ‘We All Have A Story’ and ‘More Days Behind’, along with tributes to the music of his father, country legend Johnny PayCheck. The Nashville-born performer says touring remains central to his music, calling the connection with fans on the road the driving force behind the project.

PayCheck recently joined the roster of The Kirby Organization and is preparing to announce his third studio album, recorded in Nashville and expected later in 2026. The upcoming record follows national recognition for his previous releases, including press coverage from Forbes, American Songwriter, and Cowboys and Indians.

His 2024 album ‘More Days Behind’ also received GRAMMY consideration in 2025. With new music planned throughout the year and an expanding tour schedule, PayCheck continues building momentum as a road-tested country performer rooted in traditional honky-tonk storytelling.

TOUR DATES:

Mar 13 – Newport, KY @ The Southgate House Revival
Apr 02 – Hickory, NC @ Shooters Tavern
Apr 10 – Worcester, MA @ Off The Rails
Apr 17 – Longview, TX @ Reo Bar & Grill
Apr 18 – Lindale, TX @ Brisket Love BBQ & Icehouse

May 02 – Hillsboro, OH @ The Patriot Public House
May 03 – Wadsworth, NY @ Wadsworth’s Grill
May 06 – Yorkville, IL @ The Law Office Pub
May 07 – Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
May 09 – Cadillac, MI @ The Venue Event Center
May 12 – Elko New Market, MN @ The Doublewide
May 29 – Bisbee, AZ @ Bisbee Grand Hotel

Jun 20 – Burleson, TX @ Hoots Hall
Jun 24 – Millersburg, OH @ Amish County Theater

Jul 11 – Cordele, GA @ Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club

Aug 15 – Spearfish, SD @ Crow Peak Brewing Company
Aug 23 – Sauk Rapids, MN @ Rollie’s

Sep 12 – Brookeville, IN @ The Farm Party
Sep 24 – Coltons Point, MD @ Potomac Gardens
Sep 26 – Hagerstown, MD @ Hub City Vinyl
Sep 27 – Beacon, NY @ Howland Cultural Center

Oct 17 – Beaumont, TX @ Soggy Bottom Saloon

Nov 07 – Bandera, TX @ 11th St. Cowboy Bar

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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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