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Goo Goo Dolls Rock Greatness Shines Bright At NPR’s Tiny Desk

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Goo Goo Dolls perform a four-song Tiny Desk set that spans nearly three decades of music. The band formed in 1986 and has since built a catalog defined by melodic rock and broad appeal. The set opens with “Slide” from the 1998 album ‘Dizzy Up the Girl’, a record that marked a commercial peak and remains central to their identity. John Rzeznik’s lead vocal performance highlights the song’s dynamic shifts and showcases the vocal tone that has become his signature.

“Feel the Silence,” from the 2006 album ‘Let Love In’, offers a more introspective moment, while “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)” introduces newer material to the performance. The set closes with “Iris,” originally written for the ‘City of Angels’ soundtrack in 1998. The song has re-entered the public spotlight in part due to its inclusion in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’. Its inclusion here underscores the band’s lasting impact and the song’s continued resonance.

John Fogerty Celebrates Reclaimed CCR Rights And 80th Birthday With New Album ‘Legacy’ On Colbert

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incredible journey through rock and roll, and the triumph of finally owning the music he created. After reclaiming the rights to his Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog in 2023, Fogerty released ‘Legacy’ in August, an album that reimagines his most iconic work with fresh energy and perspective. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as he celebrates his 80th birthday this year.

Fogerty reflects on spending most of his career without ownership of the songs he wrote, calling the return of those rights a game changer. Now he gets to perform these classics exactly how he wants, surrounded by the musicians he loves. ‘Legacy’ stands as both a personal victory and a gift to fans who’ve followed his music for generations, proving that some songs are truly timeless no matter when they’re recorded.

Summer Walker Drops Two Surprise Deluxe Editions Of ‘Finally Over It’ With Unreleased Tracks And Live Sessions

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Today, Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Summer Walker surprises fans with two brand-new deluxe editions of her acclaimed third studio album, Finally Over It, giving listeners even more music, moments, and behind-the-scenes insight from her most personal era yet.

The first deluxe, Finally Over It (Cocktail Hour), arrives with four exclusive products available only on the iTunes download version and expands Summer’s beloved Sessions series with a brand-new installment, Session 34, alongside an unreleased version of Session 32 recorded live from her Breezy Bowl Tour stop in Las Vegas. The project also includes a special breakdown from Summer explaining all three Sessions, and an exclusive video of her recording fan favorite “Go Girl.” Together, the tracks offer an intimate look at Summer’s rawest songwriting, capturing the emotion, honesty, and magic fans love most.

The second deluxe, Finally Over It (The After Party), answers months of demand by officially releasing two songs previously available only on vinyl: Take Me Out This Club and Drown In My Love featuring Foggie Raw—both of which Summer teased earlier this year during an Instagram Live that instantly set social media buzzing. Rounding out the release is a solo version of 1-800 Heartbreak, giving fans a new way to experience one of the album’s standout moments.

With these deluxe editions, Summer extends the world of Finally Over It even further, offering new stories, new layers, and new energy for both longtime fans and the listeners who have joined her across this powerful era.

Weight Loss Tracker: Disciplined and Dedicated Way of Losing Weight!

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By Mitch Rice

If you find it difficult to lose weight, don’t worry, you are not the first one. Many people are experiencing the same issue due to poor lifestyle habits, a lack of dedication required for weight loss, or simply not knowing what to do. Today, we will explore a straightforward yet practical approach to weight loss. How about incorporating a weight loss tracker into your life? It is a simple step, but the impact is significant. In other words, you will be tracking everything you do to lose those extra pounds – from what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, your sleep pattern, and your exercise schedule – essentially, everything. But the question is, how do you execute these?

How to track your weight loss journey?

Tracking your weight loss journey should not be difficult; if it is, then you are not doing it correctly. There is something wrong. To make things easy for you, simply follow our recommendations, and you will achieve the desired results promptly.

  • Take a pen and paper and write down what you eat every day. You should do this every day, since your meals change daily. Each meal will have a different calorie count, fiber, protein, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. You need to know your intake. Do this for a week. If you find writing down information to be too tedious, then use your laptop and create an Excel sheet. If you still want a better solution, consider using specific apps on your phone. There are many service providers offering weight loss tracking apps. Go through online reviews to see which of these apps is popular. Install the app and follow the steps to get started.
  • Once the week is over, you have a clear idea of your calorie intake. Based on this information, you should modify your food intake. You can contact a dietician for a personalised diet chart. Follow this chart and track your calorie intake again. Portion control is a great way to lose weight. It is a simple thing to do, but most of us fail to execute it. Temptation is the root of all evil.
  • Doing the same thing again and again can be boring. Hence, you need to keep yourself motivated. But how do you motivate yourself? We recommend setting realistic goals that are achievable and attainable. And once you reach it, treat yourself to a new book, a manicure, or a haircut. Simple pleasures in life are often the best pleasures.

Final words

Successful weight loss requires dedication and commitment. Once you understand how to approach and manage the matter, losing that excess fat becomes easier. Keep in mind that losing weight and staying fit is a lifelong journey. You must be disciplined for the rest of your life to remain healthy and active. Small and simple changes in your daily life will have a significant impact on your well-being. Hence, you need to be conscious about what you do. Are you ready to begin your weight loss tracking journey?

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

Oliver Marson Descends Into Noirish Art Pop On Haunting New EP ‘Into The Darkness’

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London-based art-pop singer-songwriter Oliver Marson today releases new EP ‘Into The Darkness’ via High Road Records, led by new single and EP title track, ‘Into The Darkness’.

“This song was the initial spark for the EP,” Marson explains regarding the title track. “A bit like Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, it explores and confronts the misguided emotions that followed this personal catastrophe. The artwork, a burning house, visually represents the broken place from which this music emerged – a feeling of losing the only person I knew amidst a world that felt like it was ending.”

Draping noirish pop arrangements and bruised crooner vocals in smoke and shadow, the EP pulls Marson’s sound somewhere between a haunted cabaret and woozy synth-led balladry.

Marson’s independently released 2023 full length ‘Why Did I Choose This?’ examined the grotesqueries of British modern life through satirical detachment. This new era is a move inward – with the ‘Into The Darkness’ EP instead reckoning with the existential confusion that arose in the aftermath of a breakup, as Marson explains:

“While the EP originates from a place of desperation, the process of creating it became an act of transfiguration of the soul and an internal healing of these emotional demons. The EP is about the raw act of exposing myself, embracing vulnerability, and being utterly honest with my feelings. My aim was to transform this darkness into something beautiful. There is a part of myself that only truly comes alive when I’m making music. That is where I find the value, and it’s in the creative process that I can fully tap into and express the rawest, most vulnerable, and sometimes darkest corners of my being.”

‘Into The Darkness’ threads together themes of tech obsession, identity dissolution, and gothic romance, with tracks tackling whistleblowing, collapsing systems, and deluded self-help culture, all exploring what it means to lose control in a world obsessed with performance – delivered with the off-kilter noir glamour of London after dark.

Lyrically, Marson drew from his gothic literary heroes – Byron, Baudelaire, Keats – blending their romantic darkness with sonic cues from Serge Gainsbourg, Nick Cave, and Jack Ladder, the result is one of Marson’s most richly textured works yet.

The opening track ‘Whistleblower’ introduces the EP with a sense of mounting paranoia and dread. The mood deepens on ‘Madeline’, a smoky, vampiric duet with Jessica Winter that plunges into the claustrophobia and self-annihilation of obsessive love. From there, ‘Jeremy’ offers a synth-flecked moment of goth-pop grandeur, before the EP descends into its deceptively buoyant closing statement, title track ‘Into The Darkness’.

Oliver Marson is an artist in continual motion, restlessly shaping and reshaping his world. ‘Into The Darkness’ is another clear, compelling step forward.

Oliver Marson’s new EP ‘Into The Darkness’ is out now, released 13th November via High Road Records.

Houston’s Reggie Announces Debut Album ‘UNDRA’ And Drops Soulful New Single “Sometimes”

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ouston native singer, songwriter and producer reggie has announced his debut album ‘UNDRA’, out January 23rd, 2026, via RCA Records. ‘UNDRA’ is the self described audition tape and reintroduction to the world of reggie, also known as Reginald Helms Jr. The album title is also his middle name affectionately coined by his aunt as a unique spelling of André and pronounced ON-dray or AHN-dray. A refreshed take on his artistry, ‘UNDRA’ narrates the evolution of reggie as an artist and overall creative.

Out today is the new single “Sometimes”, a relaxed groove that posits a happier facet to reggie’s universe thus far. On the track, reggie leads a choir in a back and forth, contemplating the comforts of being alone versus the community felt amongst loved ones. The single follows the release of “Headstone”, also known as “NEW HEADSTONE need MIX” and “congrats!”, two haunting, soul baring earworms released earlier this year in conjunction with the news of reggie’s signing to RCA Records, where he joins a stable of era defining young artists that includes Steve Lacy, SZA and Blood Orange.

His official audition, or reintroduction, ‘UNDRA’ unspools over the course of a series of rehearsals and trials with 13 tracks that reconfigure soul, hip hop, R&B, funk, gospel and even drum and bass into a sumptuous, slow simmering gumbo. Meanwhile, reggie’s thespian experience, combined with his creative partners, influenced his artistic and intentional visuals and imagery for the album. Overall, ‘UNDRA’ may be framed as an audition to find the self, but along the way, reggie produces a work of compassion and soul searching as a remedy for those in need of spiritual buoyancy.

Houston artist reggie drops new single “Sometimes” and announces debut album ‘UNDRA’ arriving January 23rd on RCA Records. The 13 track album blends soul, hip hop, R&B, funk and gospel into a stunning debut.

Freezing Man 2026 Adds John Rzeznik, Gina Schock And More To Star Studded Madison Winter Benefit

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FREEZING MAN 2026— the one-of-a-kind, two-night winter benefit concerts returning January 9–10 to The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin — has added several standout performers to its all-star lineup of more than 35 world-renowned artists. The latest slate of musicians is confirmed today by Joey’s Song, the non-profit that created the festival, with all proceeds supporting epilepsy research and programs for children with special needs.

The newly-added performers include: John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s), Tracy Bonham, Jeremy Tappero and Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum), Broadway lead actor Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton: An American Musical, New York & Chicago), and Jordi Radnoti (from Olivia Rodrigo’s touring band). They join an already powerhouse lineup, including members from Garbage, The Bangles, The Go-Go’s, Belly, Portugal. The Man, Silversun Pickups, Fountains of Wayne, Eve 6, and others. Together, they’ll unite for two unforgettable nights of thrilling collaborations, covers, and spontaneous supergroup jams. The weekend will be emceed by Wisconsin’s own Emmy Award-winning comedian Charlie Berens of “Manitowoc Minute” fame.  All artists are scheduled to perform for both nights.

For the first time in its 15-year history, Joey’s Song will stream one of its musical events live: the “Electric Jam Livestream” for the Saturday, January 10th show at 7:00 PM CT, allowing fans everywhere to experience the full concert online. All livestream proceeds directly benefit Joey’s Song and its mission. Preorder the “Electric Jam Livestream” now for $25 (allowing access for two supporters) at joeyssong.org/livestream

Garbage’s Butch Vig – also the legendary producer behind albums by Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth – will return as Freezing Man’s musical director. His group The Know-It-All Boyfriends will once again serve as the house band, and in addition, will face off with the all-female “Know-It-All Girlfriends” for a musical showdown in the fan-favorite “Battle of the Bands.” These unique concerts will feature a rotating lineup of rock and pop icons performing deep cuts, chart hits, favorite songs from the artists themselves and everything in between.

Joey’s Song continues to transform loss into hope – it was founded in memory of Joey Gomoll, who passed away just before his fifth birthday after a lifelong battle with Dravet Syndrome. The organization is now celebrating its 15th year and has raised more than $1.75 million through concerts and events featuring some of the biggest names in rock, alternative, and pop music – from Grammy winners and nominees and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees to Top 40 hitmakers and alternative rock icons. 

“The ‘Electric Jam Livestream’ gives fans all over the world a front-row seat to one of the most unique concert experiences anywhere—every song, every collaboration, every surprise,” said Michael Gomoll, Joey’s father and founder and CEO of Joey’s Song. “Whether you’re in the room or watching online at home, you’re helping make a real difference. It’s more important than ever that we keep supporting epilepsy research to help us get closer to finding a cure, and we hope Freezing Man 2026 will help raise awareness about this much-misunderstood neurological disorder.”

The two-day Freezing Man benefit will consist of:

Friday, January 9 – “Unplugged Night”

An intimate, seated evening of acoustic performances and storytelling from the artists.

Saturday, January 10 – “Electric Night”

The full-blown Freezing Man experience: the Battle of the Bands, surprise mashups, and an epic finale jam. The “Electric Jam Livestream” is available to preorder now on joeyssong.org

Tickets are on sale now via JoeysSong.org: general admission tickets are $45 for the Jan. 9th show and $55 for the Jan. 10th show. Showtime for both evenings is 7:00 pm CT. Proceeds from FREEZING MAN 2026 and the livestream benefit CURE Epilepsy, select Epilepsy Foundation affiliates, and Wisconsin Badger Camp. Follow updates and lineup announcements at #FreezingMan and JoeysSong.org. Performers are subject to change.

As in previous years’ festivities, Joey’s Song is hosting in-person and online auctions at JoeysSong.org. From signed sports memorabilia and guitars to one-of-a-kind collectibles from rock legends and top athletes, the auction is packed with can’t-miss items for music lovers, collectors, and sports fans alike. Many auctions are directly connected to Freezing Man 2026, including VIP packages for meet-and-greets and backstage tours with performers to signed guitars, cowbells and drumheads. Other items up for auction include a harmonica signed by Alanis Morissette, autographed guitars by Alice Cooper, Def Leppard and Brad Paisley, and a Rolling Stone issue signed by members of R.E.M.  Bid now for all auctions HERE.

UPDATED FULL ARTIST LINEUP (Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10, 2026):

Butch Vig andDuke Erikson (Garbage)

Vicki Peterson (The Bangles)

Jane Wiedlin andGina Schock^ (The Go-Gos)

John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls)

Gail Greenwood (Belly)

Jody Stephens andJon Auer (Big Star)

Kay Hanley and Stacy Jones (Letters to Cleo)

Hugo Burnham^ (Gang of Four)

Max Collins^ (Eve 6)

Tracy Bonham^

Marshall Crenshaw 

Brian Aubert andNikki Monninger (Silversun Pickups)

Steve Porcaro (Toto)

John Cowsill (The Cowsills)

John Gourley (Portugal. The Man)

Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton: An American Musical, New York & Chicago)

Jeremy Tappero andRyan Smith (Soul Asylum)

Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne)

Freedy Johnston

Sierra Swan

Jordi Radnoti^ (drummer, Olivia Rodrigo’s touring band)

Paul Allen^ (Ten Finger Orchestra) 

Marissa Paternoster

Gina Volpe

Featuring house band “The Know-It-All Boyfriends” 

Arkells Drop Infectious New Single “What Good?” As First Taste Of Upcoming 2026 Album

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9X JUNO Award winners Arkells release their infectious new track, “What Good?” out now via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Full of conviction and drive, “What Good?” marks the introduction to Arkells’ forthcoming new album, due in 2026.

Following two weeks of social teasers, and MLB World Series bumpers, Arkells premiered the song live for a select group of fans in a local Toronto garage rehearsal space a mere 48 hours before release. The tone of the event speaks to the spirit of the song, and the up-close and personal experiences it longs for.

“What Good?” aims to ask the blunt questions on the noise of modern day life: What good is the comment section? What good is rage bait disguised as debate? What good is hustle culture if it only rewards grifters and conmen?

“The song doesn’t pretend to have neat answers – but it points toward where meaning might still be found,” says frontman Max Kerman. “The sun, the moon, the neon glow of your neighborhood bar. Things we can share, things that feel real.”

Coinciding with the release, Arkells drop the accompanying music video for “What Good?” directed by Arkells (and their shadows). Further music, album info, and tour dates to come.

Whether they’re rocking stadiums, making a beeline for the discotheque, or gathering around the campfire, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and provides emotional support in your darkest hours. And that communal spirit is reflected in an ever-evolving sound that hits all the perennial pleasure points – fusing the anthemic power of alt-rock, the pulpit-shaking passion of vintage soul, the off-the-cuff intimacy of singer-songwriter music, the urbane edge of 21st-century indie, and the futurist aesthetics of modern R&B. Thanks to that eclectic ethos, Arkells have continued to evolve, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo.

But the band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment. Even through their impressive history together, Arkells still approach every gig as an opportunity to prove themselves to the unconverted; as they’re fond of saying, each time they take the stage, “we understand the assignment.” The first rule of rock ‘n’ roll is to play every show like it’s your last – but as Arkells prove night after night, it’s just as important to hold onto the unbridled energy and enthusiasm of your first.

Philadelphia’s SubSpaceHiWay Blends Shoegaze And Indie Pop On Dreamy New EP ‘Fiendomme’

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Philadelphia music artist SubSpaceHiWay just dropped their new EP ‘Fiendomme’, a 2-track double side release that explores a mix of shoegaze and indie pop with descriptive storytelling lyrics. The songs are about love, heartbreak and the journey of finding yourself, told from their perspective as a nonbinary artist.

The songs each carry their own weight on the EP. “Cabernet” features upbeat, stabbing piano chords beneath a horn and string section that give it a uniquely lively and full musical feel. Layered vocal work ties it all together. Another new offering on the EP is “A Nonbinary Ballad”, which takes things into a more shoegaze direction. The song starts with jangly electric guitar and mellow, spacey vocals that almost make you drift away, while the layered harmonies give it a dreamy feel unique to SubSpaceHiWay.

SubSpaceHiWay has been making music since they were 10, learning guitar, singing and later teaching themselves how to record and produce. They pull inspiration from a host of different backgrounds to create a sound that’s completely their own. With ‘Fiendomme’, SubSpaceHiWay showcases a mix of fun, heartfelt and creative music that make a strong first impression.

Buffalo Traffic Jam Hit The Road For Debut Headline ‘Take Me Home’ Tour Across US And Canada

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Today, Bozeman’s best, indie folk band Buffalo Traffic Jam announce their debut headline Take Me Home Tour kicking off in Minneapolis on February 24th before making their way across the US and Canada! The tour announce follows support runs for Dylan Gossett, Bayker Blankenship, Allen Stone, Jamey Johnson, Shane Smith & The Saints along with festival slots at Red West Festival and Under the Big Sky. It also follows last month’s release of their EP Take Me Home, which saw the duo cross 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Tickets for the Take Me Home Tour go on sale this Friday, November 21 at 10am local time.

Most recently, Lowkey Country chose Buffalo Traffic Jam as their October Artist On the Rise while Moose Radio deemed them “The Most Popular Montana Band You’ve Never Heard Of.” Their EP Take Me Home, is both heavy and hopeful, capturing the intense couple of years the pair have had juggling college, music-making, touring and general adulthood paired with a sound that hits like a storm tearing across rain-starved plains. 
 
Fan favorite, Fool’s Gold,” is a driving tune that finds Frankie in a bad way, chasing cheap relief amid rising cello and crashing guitar that now boasts more than 14 million views on TikTok and over 8 million streams! Comfort in Misery,”a song about the ruts we fall into when we’re in need of some healing, landed on Spotify’s highly-coveted Fresh Folkplaylist and picked up praise from Melodic Mag, who hailed it, “A compelling combination of heartfelt lyrics and emotive folk.” They recently brought their stop-you-in-your-tracks sound to The Sticks Music’s Bonfire Sessions — watch “Fool’s Gold” here and “Comfort in Misery” here
 
Before this season of songs, Buffalo Traffic Jam released a pair of 2025 singles — “Milestone” and “Strangers Now”— which followed their November breakthrough, Forgot Your Roots,” a heart-wrenching mix of emotional rawness and cinematic grandeur. 2024 saw the release of their self-titled debut EP, a culmination of all that had been brewing since they came together as Montana State University students united by a love for storytelling, the beauty of acoustic sound, and the natural wonder surrounding them in Big Sky Country.
 
Of late, Buffalo Traffic Jam have been bringing their music to wider audiences both at their festival debuts at Under the Big Sky in Whitefish, MT and Salt Lake City’s Red West Festival, as well as support slots on a generation-hopping array of talent including the legendary Steve Earle, Alabama outlaw country artist Jamey Johnson, and Texas red dirt band Shane Smith & The Saints. Their current run with Dylan Gossett wraps up November 16 in Phoenix, AZ ahead of their set at Tortuga Music Festival in April. Catch the fellas on the road and stay tuned for Buffalo Traffic Jam’s next chapter — their story has just begun.
 
Take Me Home Tour 
2/24 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
2/25 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
2/27 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
2/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
3/3 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
3.5 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
3/7 – Columbus, OH – A&R Bar
3.8 – Indianapolis, IN – Hifi
3/10 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
3/11 – Atlanta, GA – Eddie’s Attic
3/13 – Charlotte, NC – Evening Muse
3/17 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
3/18 – Cambridge, MA – Sinclair
3/20 – Montreal, QC – The Ritz
3/21 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe
3/22 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room
3/24 – Omaha, NE – Reverb
3/27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Center* 
3/28 – Boise, ID – Extra Mile Arena*
4/2 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
4/3 – Fort Collins, CO – Soundbar
4/11 – Tortuga Music Festival
4/16 – Richmond, VA – The Camel
4/17 – Washington, DC – DC9
4/18 – Philadelphia, PA – Milk Boy
 
* Supporting Turnpike Troubadours