Elise Trouw’s new single ‘The Perfect Girl’ is a sharp, satirical pop reflection on growing up under the weight of judgment and image. The song recalls a memory from her school days when a “hot or not” list circulated through the halls — a moment that exposed how easily people’s worth can be reduced to appearance. That memory now fuels one of Trouw’s most daring releases, pairing biting commentary with irresistible pop energy.
Serving as the second preview of her upcoming concept album ‘The Diary of Elon Lust,’ out February 13 via Midtopia, the track is sung from the perspective of Elon — a fictional male character who embodies the shallow standards of beauty culture. In the accompanying video, Trouw plays Elon as a smug lecturer teaching how to rate women, blending humor with discomfort. Across bright hooks and smart production, she dismantles the absurdity of objectification while keeping it dangerously catchy. The 14-track ‘The Diary of Elon Lust’ continues this approach, exploring themes of masculinity, manipulation, and modern identity — all through Trouw’s fearless lens as writer, producer, and director.
New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front have unleashed the official video for ‘Sunday Matinee,’ a nostalgic and powerful anthem from their new album ‘Echoes in Eternity’ via Reigning Phoenix Music. The track honors the iconic Sunday matinee shows that defined a generation of punk and hardcore fans at CBGB, a place where community and chaos collided. “In this song, we celebrate the gathering of friends, families and the joyous times when we all looked forward to our Sunday Matinee,” says frontman Roger Miret. “Those classic CBGB lineups built lifelong bonds — it was true social media at its finest!”
‘ Echoes in Eternity’ captures everything that defines Agnostic Front: raw energy, uncompromising honesty, and a deep connection to their roots. With explosive riffs, socially conscious lyrics, and unrelenting passion, the record stands as both a reflection and a rallying cry for unity and authenticity in a fractured world. Decades into their career, Agnostic Front continue to lead the charge, keeping the New York hardcore spirit alive for new generations across the globe.
The Jonas Brothers are closing out 2025 in style and ringing in 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration presented by Samsung TV Plus. Announced live during their Buffalo concert, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum trio will perform at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, with the two-hour show streaming exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. The countdown event kicks off Wednesday, December 31, at 10 PM ET, featuring early hits, fan favorites, and tracks from their latest album ‘Greetings From Your Hometown,’ offering fans an up-close VIP experience right from home.
Fans eager to join the celebration in person can grab tickets starting Wednesday, November 12, at 10 AM ET for the artist presale, with general on-sale beginning Thursday, November 13, at 10 AM ET. “2025 will be a year we will always remember, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new one than by celebrating with our fans,” say the Jonas Brothers. “We can’t wait to count down to midnight together, and welcome 2026 in Miami, as well as with our fans at home.”
Toronto indie rock trio BBQ Pope return with their long-awaited sophomore album ‘UNFURL,’ a raw and heartfelt reflection on grief, growth, and navigating the uncertainties of adulthood. Written after a three-year hiatus and shaped by friendship, loss, and perseverance, the nine-song record captures a band coming into its own. “This is the first time recording a record where I really felt like I wasn’t faking it,” says Reid Millar. “It feels like we came into our own sonically.” Produced by Dylan Frankland (Tallies) at Wychwood Sound, ‘UNFURL’ balances heaviness and gratitude, pairing emotional honesty with the DIY drive that has defined BBQ Pope from the start.
At the core of the album is “Pool Hall,” a cathartic and deeply personal track about grief’s dual nature — pain and gratitude coexisting as one. Inspired by the passing of a close friend, the song explores memory and love through the lens of familiar Toronto landmarks, transforming nostalgia into a living, breathing remembrance. “The reason grief is so painful is because you loved someone so deeply,” Millar shares. “It’s the price you pay for knowing that person and eventually you learn to be grateful for those memories.” With ‘UNFURL,’ BBQ Pope delivers their most focused work to date, a testament to resilience, creativity, and the enduring bond between friends.
Billboard’s youngest male artist to appear on 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson, is taking his sound global with the announcement of his massive 46-show ‘Live Worldwide Tour 2026.’ Kicking off February 17 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the run spans the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Pre-sales begin Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. local time via MaddoxBatson.com, with general on-sale Friday, Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. local time. “A lot of people might not remember I got my start on TikTok Live, so this tour name is a nod to those early days,” says Batson. “We love bringing our live shows to fans – it’s crazy to me that it now means we’re playing around the world.”
Batson will donate $1.00 from every North American ticket sold to Music Will, supporting music education in schools across the U.S. Citi is the official card of the tour, offering early ticket access for cardmembers through the Citi Entertainment program. Joining Batson on select dates are Baylee Lynn, Jenna Davis, Just Jayne, and Timmy McKeever.
‘Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026 Dates:’ Feb 17 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live Feb 18 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live Feb 20 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Feb 21 – Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium Feb 22 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium Feb 28 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall Mar 1 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater Mar 4 – Stamford, CT – The Palace Theatre Mar 6 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theater Mar 7 – Schenectady, NY – Proctors Theatre Mar 8 – Providence, RI – The Strand Ballroom & Theatre Mar 11 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre Mar 12 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall Mar 14 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks Mar 15 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora Mar 18 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Mar 20 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed Mar 21 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee Mar 22 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis Mar 26 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre Mar 28 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre Mar 31 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom Apr 1 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Apr 3 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 Apr 4 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore Apr 8 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern Apr 11 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park Apr 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex Apr 18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren Apr 19 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center Apr 22 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater Apr 24 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Apr 26 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom Apr 29 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory at The District May 3 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle May 12 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia Theatre May 13 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers May 15 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 2 May 16 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire May 19 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine May 20 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso Amsterdam May 21 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan May 23 – Oslo, NO – Vulkan Arena May 24 – Stockholm, SE – Fryshuset Klubben
Country powerhouse Chas Collins brings the party to the screen with the official video for his latest single ‘Slam Bam,’ premiering today on ACN | American Country Network. The track’s cranked-up energy and good-time spirit shine through every frame, airing all November on the network dedicated to celebrating the best in country music videos. Written by Collins with Douglas Gery and produced alongside Tommy Harden, ‘Slam Bam’ is a punchy, windows-down jam that captures the thrill of barroom nights, bonfire hangs, and endless backroad drives. “‘Slam Bam’ is all about having a good time,” Collins says. “It’s about good company, great moments, and rolling with whatever the night brings.”
Anchored by swaggering guitars, a driving groove, and Collins’ unmistakable Southern-rock firepower, ‘Slam Bam’ was released through 2911 Label Group / The Label Group (Virgin Music) and premiered exclusively via The Music Universe. The single follows his 2025 streak of fan-favorite hits “She Gave Me That Look” and “No Place I’d Rather Be,” the latter spending two weeks at #1 on Taste of Country’s Weekly Top 10. With ‘Slam Bam,’ Collins cements his place as one of country music’s most electrifying rising voices — the soundtrack to every Friday night that turns into a story worth telling.
Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage has announced the January 23 release of Scenes from Above, his fifth Blue Note album, the second made in collaboration with revered producer Joe Henry, and his first with a striking new quartet featuring keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The album is introduced today with the gorgeous invocation “Opal” which is accompanied by a live performance video.
Where 2024’s GRAMMY-nominated Speak to Me was Lage’s grand statement as an improvising bandleader helming an ensemble through a diverse set of tunes, Scenes from Above is about being a band member himself, about Lage exploring the tunes he has written with a crew he has built with that entirely in mind. Its nine tracks frame a brilliantly open experience, with four astounding players giving and taking space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.
“I came in with a desire to present this as an egalitarian thing, rather than ‘I’m the leader — let’s build something around me,’” Lage says. “This is music that’s connected to our own growth and development individually and within our relationships with one another, with no sense that anybody’s expecting anything.”
The album’s nine compositions resulted from what Lage calls a writing sprint ahead of a residency at SFJAZZ which marked the live debut of the band. As he thought about each of their qualities as players and hypothesized about how they might interact, he set a timer for 20 minutes, wrote a tune, recorded it once, and then began again. “My dream with composing, really, is to have something to talk about once we’re together,” he says. “It’s not the end-all, be-all.”
“Julian really thinks about things, has a lot of intention,” says Medeski. “But it’s a beautiful combination of caring about the concept and direction and of being free and in the moment.” Scenes from Above radiates both qualities in tandem, and that’s what makes the album so poignant and timely.
Scenes from Above is available for pre-order now on black vinyl, CD, and digital download, as well as a color vinyl variant available exclusively on the Julian Lage Artist Store and the Blue Note Store.
The track listing for Scenes from Above is as follows:
1. Opal (Lage) 2. Red Elm (Lage) 3. Talking Drum (Lage) 4. Havens (Lage) 5. Night Shade (Lage) 6. Solid Air (Lage) 7. Ocala (Lage) 8. Storyville (Lage) 9. Something More (Lage)
Lage has also announced upcoming touring including a tour of Japan, a performance at the Big Ears Festival, and a concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London with additional touring to be announced soon. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.julianlage.com/tour.
JULIAN LAGE – TOUR DATES 12/5/25 – Takasaki City Theatre – Takasaki, Japan 12/6/25 – Blue Note – Tokyo, Japan 12/8/25 – Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara – Sapporo, Japan 12/10/25 – Sumida Triphony Hall – Tokyo, Japan 12/11/25 – Sankei Hall Breeze – Osaka, Japan 12/12/25 – Hiroshima Club Quattro – Hiroshima, Japan 1/31/26 – Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts – Brookfield, WI 3/29/26 – Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN 5/7/26 – Huxley’s – Berlin, DE 5/9/26 – Tivoli Vrendenburg Grote Zaal – Utrecht, NL 5/10/26 – Jazz à Liège – Liège, BE 5/11/26 – Kantine – Cologne, DE 5/13/26 – Muziekgebouw – Eindhoven, NL 5/15/26 – Royal Festival Hall – London, UK
Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have today announced their upcoming 2026 North American headlining run with Nekrogoblikonand Enterprise Earth as support. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour begins on Friday, March 13 in Boston, Massachusetts atBig Night Live, and ends on Saturday, April 11 in Los Angeles, California at The Belasco.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning today at 12 pm ET . Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 14 at 10 am local time at livenation.com.
Prior to today, the band released their track “Karu Garu Everyday!!“, the theme song for anime series ‘Araiguma Calcal-dan’ (viaSony Music Japan) and is currently on their headlining tour across the EU/UK before wrapping up 2025 at Knotfest Mexico next month. Be sure to get your North American headliner tickets before they’re all gone, and stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming soon.
HANABIE. Spring 2026 North American Headliner Dates:
Fri Mar 13 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live Sat Mar 14 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl Sun Mar 15 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring Tue Mar 17 -Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield Wed Mar 18 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall Fri Mar 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens Sat Mar 21 -Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts Mon Mar 23 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz Tue Mar 24 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre Wed Mar 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando* Fri Mar 27 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland Sun Mar 29 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall Mon Mar 30 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago Wed Apr 01 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis Fri Apr 03 – Dallas, TX- House of Blues Dallas Sat Apr 04 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston Mon Apr 06 – Austin, TX -Emo’s Austin Tue Apr 07 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren Thu Apr 09 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego Fri Apr 10 – SanFrancisco, CA – August Hall Sat Apr 11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
*No Nekrogoblikon
HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU cametogether for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now ” has amassed over 10 million views on YouTube and 5.3 million views on TikTok .
In December 2024, HANABIE. released their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo , further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style.
2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform onthe main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.
This Friday, Nov. 14, Christopher Cross releases ‘All Right: The Worldwide Singles 1980-1988,’ a definitive best-of collection celebrating his golden era of hits. The set gathers timeless classics like “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind,” and “Never Be the Same,” honoring the chart-topping run that defined Cross’s signature smooth pop sound. To mark the occasion, Cross performed “Sailing” live on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, delivering a heartfelt rendition that captures the spirit of his enduring artistry.
Tracklist:
Ride Like The Wind *
Sailing
Never Be The Same *
Mary Ann
Say You’ll Be Mine
Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)
All Right *
No Time For Talk
Deal ‘Em Again
Think Of Laura
A Chance For Heaven
Talking In My Sleep
Charm The Snake *
That Girl
Every Turn Of The World
Love Is Love (In Any Language) *
Loving Strangers *
Someday
I Will (Take You Forever) [Duet with Frances Ruffelle] *
Iconic singer-songwriter Joe Jackson returns with his 22nd studio album ‘Hope and Fury,’ out April 10, 2026. The record features nine new tracks that highlight Jackson’s sharp wit and unflinching creativity, including lyrics like “Hello cruel world / I’m not going away / So I might as well have my say.” Recorded in Berlin’s Fuzz Songs Full of Contrast, Humour and Heart Factory studio and completed in New York’s Reservoir Studios with co-producer Patrick Dillett, ‘Hope and Fury’ reunites Jackson with longtime collaborators Graham Maby, Teddy Kumpel, and Doug Yowell, joined by percussionist Paulo Stagnaro.
Tracklist:
Welcome to Burning-by-Sea
I’m Not Sorry
Made God Laugh
Do Do Do
Fabulous People
After All This Time
The Face
End of the Pier
See You in September
Hope and Fury 2026 Tour Dates:
NORTH AMERICA
May 11 – Poughkeepsie, NY – Bardavon 1869 Opera House 13 – Montreal, QC – Place Des Arts – Théâtre Maisonneuve 14 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall 16 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Theatre 17 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral 19–20 – Chicago, IL – Park West 22 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre 27 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue 28 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre 30 – San Francisco, CA – Curran Theatre 31 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre
June 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre 3 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Theatre 5 – Albuquerque, NM – Kimo Theatre 6 – Boulder, CO – Chautauqua Auditorium 9 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater 10 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant 12 – Omaha, NE – Admiral 14 – Austin, TX – The Paramount Theatre 16 – Houston, TX – Heights Theatre 17 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre 19 – San Antonio, TX – Empire Theatre 21 – New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theatre 24 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium 26 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage 27 – Charlotte, NC – Knight Theatre 29 – Orlando, FL – Steinmetz Hall @ Dr. Phillips Center
July 1 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Parker 2 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre 7 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre 8 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre 10 – Providence, RI – Uptown Theater 11 – Portland, ME – State Theatre 14 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre 15 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theatre 17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Lansdowne Theater 18 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
EUROPE
September 24 – Cork, Ireland – Cork City Hall 27 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre 29 – Bristol, UK – Beacon
October 1 – Cambridge, UK – Corn Exchange 2 – Bournemouth, UK – Pavilion Theatre 4 – London, UK – Palladium 5 – Liverpool, UK – Philharmonic Hall 7 – York, UK – Barbican 9 – Glasgow, UK – Saint Luke’s 12 – Paris, France – L’Olympia 13 – Lyon, France – Le Radiant-Bellevue 14 – Toulouse, France – Théâtre du Casino Barrière 17 – Porto, Portugal – Casa da Musica 18 – Lisbon, Portugal – Aula Magna 20 – Madrid, Spain – Teatro La Latina 21 – Valencia, Spain – Teatro La Rambleta 23 – Barcelona, Spain – Paral·lel 62 25 – Bordeaux, France – Théâtre Femina 27 – Lille, France – Théâtre Sebastopol 28 – Stuttgart, Germany – Liederhalle/Hegelsaal 31 – Bremen, Germany – Metropol Theater
