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Kate Hudson Shares Pearl Jam Stories During Guest DJ Session On SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio

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Kate Hudson Shares Pearl Jam Stories During Guest DJ Session On SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio

Kate Hudson recently hosted a guest DJ session on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio, sharing stories about the band and discussing their connection to her new film “Song Sung Blue”. A longtime fan of Pearl Jam, Hudson reflected on discovering the band in the 1990s and spoke about how Eddie Vedder plays a meaningful role in the story behind the movie.

Hudson explained that the film tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a married couple who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder. Their lives changed after Vedder invited them to perform on stage with Pearl Jam during a 1995 show at Summerfest in Milwaukee. Vedder has also supported the film and allowed the use of the Pearl Jam song “Alive” in the movie.

During the SiriusXM appearance, Hudson shared memories of the band’s impact on her growing up and expressed excitement about introducing fans to the story behind the film. She also teased playing some of her favorite Pearl Jam songs as part of the session.

Hudson’s guest DJ set is now available on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio channel and can also be heard on demand through the SiriusXM app.

Thelonious Monk’s 1967 Paris Concert To Be Released As ‘Monk Live in Paris, 1967 Volume One’

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Thelonious Monk’s 1967 Paris Concert To Be Released As ‘Monk Live in Paris, 1967 Volume One’

A newly restored recording of jazz pioneer Thelonious Monk’s 1967 Paris concert will receive its first official release with ‘Monk Live in Paris, 1967 Volume One’. The album arrives April 24, 2026 on 180-gram vinyl and digital platforms through the Thelonious Monk Estate’s Rhythm-A-Ning Entertainment. Captured during Monk’s European tour, the performance features his classic quartet with Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone, Larry Gales on bass, and Ben Riley on drums.

The recording also includes appearances from several acclaimed guest musicians. Alto saxophonist Phil Woods, trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, trumpeter Ray Copeland, and tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin join the quartet in different combinations across the performance. A second release, ‘Monk Live in Paris, 1967 Volume Two’, scheduled for October 9, 2026, expands the ensemble into a nonet with the addition of trumpet legend Clark Terry.

Volume One highlights four compositions from Monk’s catalog, including “Epistrophy”, “Evidence”, “We See”, and the ballad “Ruby, My Dear”. Throughout the extended performances, the horn arrangements create rich harmonic layers while Monk’s distinctive piano style anchors the music. The interplay between Gales and Riley provides a steady rhythmic foundation, allowing the soloists to explore spontaneous improvisation.

The album is part of a broader archival initiative by the Monk Estate to bring historic recordings into authorized circulation after decades of appearing as unofficial bootlegs. The project aims to present these performances with restored audio and carefully curated partnerships that reflect Monk’s artistic legacy. The recording was mastered by engineer Rudy Van Gelder, with album artwork created by Japanese artist Gaku Inada.

Alongside the release, the Monk Estate is partnering with luxury hat company Optimo for the second entry in its Icon Series collection. Only 88 hats will be produced, referencing the 88 keys of the piano. Each hat will be individually numbered and available in three colors inspired by Monk’s signature style, with a special vinyl pressing included for collectors.

Dream Pop Musician ARK IDENTITY Shares New Single “Fading Light”

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Dream Pop Musician ARK IDENTITY Shares New Single “Fading Light”

Toronto dream pop musician ARK IDENTITY, the project of Noah Mroueh, returns with the new single “Fading Light”, a weightless and immersive track that leans into atmosphere rather than traditional song structure. Built on a soft pulsing groove and layered with reverb soaked textures, the song unfolds like a drifting emotional state rather than a linear narrative.

Mroueh says the song came together in a single session driven entirely by feeling. Improvised melodies and lyrics over an ethereal groove became the final vocal take, kept for their natural and instinctive quality. Instead of building toward resolution, “Fading Light” lingers in its hypnotic tension, inviting listeners to settle into its reflective mood.

The production stays intentionally soft around the edges, blending reverb, distortion and low end movement into a dreamlike sonic space. The result is a psychedelic drift that encourages stillness and introspection, allowing listeners to project their own meaning onto the experience.

ARK IDENTITY first gained attention with the ANNDALE EP in 2024, followed by the sophomore release Deluxe Nightmare. His music has landed playlist support from Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify, and he recently signed a distribution deal with ADA, a division of Warner Music.

Dutch Garage Rock Band Iguana Death Cult Release “Guns Out” From Upcoming Album ‘Guns Out’

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Dutch Garage Rock Band Iguana Death Cult Release “Guns Out” From Upcoming Album ‘Guns Out’

Dutch garage rock band Iguana Death Cult have released the new single “Guns Out”, the title track from their upcoming album ‘Guns Out’. The record arrives April 10 via Greenway Records and The Reverberation Appreciation Society and marks a return to the band’s punchy garage rock roots after the more indie-leaning direction of their previous album ‘Echo Palace’.

Following the earlier single “I Like It, It’s Nice”, a quirky critique of consumer culture, “Guns Out” shifts the focus inward. The band describe the track as capturing the volatile energy of extreme mood swings, balancing moments of vulnerability with explosive bursts of chaotic rock intensity.

The Rotterdam group channels their early punk and garage influences across the album, driven by Tobias Opschoor’s sharp guitar riffs, Uri Rennert’s relentless drumming, Jimmy de Kok’s rhythmic groove, and Jeroen Reek’s raw vocals. The result is a tougher, more direct sound that reflects both personal introspection and the turbulent atmosphere surrounding the band.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Guns Out
  2. I Like It, It’s Nice
  3. Swinging With Ghosts
  4. Lazarus
  5. Low
  6. Heavyweight
  7. Reckless Running
  8. Supreme Leader
  9. Need a Friend
  10. Deflated

Peter Gabriel Releases New Song “What Lies Ahead” From Upcoming Album ‘o\i’

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Peter Gabriel Releases New Song “What Lies Ahead” From Upcoming Album ‘o\i’

Peter Gabriel has released the new song “What Lies Ahead”, the third track from his upcoming album ‘o\i’. The first version of the song arrives as the Bright-Side Mix by Mark “Spike” Stent, with Gabriel writing and producing the track. The song first appeared in instrumental form during Gabriel’s Back to Front Tour before evolving into its finished studio recording.

“What Lies Ahead” began with a melody created by Gabriel’s son Isaac, which the singer developed into a full composition. The track also features contributions from Jennie Abrahamson and Linnea Olsson, whose cello parts carried over from the early live arrangement, while John Metcalfe later expanded the sound with orchestral elements recorded in 2022. The powerful Scandinavian choir Orphei Drangar also appears on the recording, an idea encouraged by Brian Eno to open the song with a striking emotional atmosphere.

Gabriel describes the song as a reflection on invention and the creative process, inspired in part by watching his father, an electrical engineer and inventor, navigate the challenges of turning ideas into reality. The release also features artwork from feminist artist Judy Chicago’s 1982 piece Birth Tear/Tear, embroidered by Jane Thompson, which Gabriel says reflects themes of creation and the emotional parallels between giving birth and bringing ideas into the world.

PinkPantheress Breaks Down “Stateside” Collaboration With Zara Larsson In Vevo Footnotes

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PinkPantheress Breaks Down “Stateside” Collaboration With Zara Larsson In Vevo Footnotes

PinkPantheress is giving fans a behind the scenes look at the making of “Stateside” featuring Zara Larsson in a new episode of Vevo Footnotes. The video explores how the collaboration came together, featuring commentary from PinkPantheress and director Charlotte Rutherford as they break down the song’s creation and the playful “battle of the giftshops” visual concept behind the video.

PinkPantheress revealed that the collaboration began with a direct message to Larsson, explaining that she had been a fan of the singer for years. The response came quickly, with Larsson delivering her verse almost immediately. PinkPantheress said the performance was so strong that there were no notes to send back after hearing it.

The episode also dives into the visual direction of the video, with Rutherford explaining how the concept balanced the distinct visual styles of both singers before bringing their worlds together on screen. Fans also get insight into the choreography, hidden Easter eggs, and online memes inspired by the video, along with PinkPantheress sharing appreciation for the LGBTQ+ community and Larsson’s ability to turn heartbreak into a song that still makes people want to dance.

Grateful Dead Tribute Band Dark Star Orchestra Announces 2026 Spring Tour

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Grateful Dead Tribute Band Dark Star Orchestra Announces 2026 Spring Tour

Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra has announced its 2026 Spring Tour following a sold-out West Coast winter run and the milestone of its 3400th live performance. The ten-date tour begins May 7 in San Antonio and travels through Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia before leading into the 13th annual Dark Star Jubilee at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio.

The tour arrives after a major moment for the band earlier this year, when Dark Star Orchestra celebrated its 3400th show, surpassing the total number of performances played by the Grateful Dead during their 30-year career. The band also recently donated 10000 dollars to the Rex Foundation in honor of the late Bob Weir, continuing the philanthropic legacy tied to the Grateful Dead community.

Fans attending the spring run can expect Dark Star Orchestra’s signature approach of faithfully recreating historic Grateful Dead setlists while blending in their own improvisational energy. The tour includes performances at venues such as ACL Live at the Moody Theatre in Austin along with outdoor amphitheaters throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 AM local time, with a fan presale beginning March 4 using the code RIPPLE.

TOUR DATES:

May 07 – Stable Hall – San Antonio, TX
May 08 – Longhorn Ballroom – Dallas, TX
May 09 – ACL Live at the Moody Theatre – Austin, TX
May 11 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
May 14 – The Refinery – Charleston, SC
May 15 – Asheville Yards – Asheville, NC
May 16 – The Amp Ballantyne – Charlotte, NC
May 17 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater – Wilmington, NC
May 19 – Amphitheatre at Elmwood Park – Roanoke, VA

Elephant Ears Reimagines Sia Song “Chandelier” With Dark Cinematic Rock Cover

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Elephant Ears Reimagines Sia Song “Chandelier” With Dark Cinematic Rock Cover

Producer and sound designer Alfredo Paz, known professionally as Elephant Ears, has released a dark cinematic rock reinterpretation of the Sia song “Chandelier”, featuring vocalist Eve Black. The new version strips the song back to the emotional core of its lyrics, exploring themes of escapism, vulnerability, and the quiet aftermath of the party when the deeper truths begin to surface.

The single is the eighth release from Elephant Ears since returning to music in 2024 after stepping away from the industry due to burnout. Over the past two years, his work has generated more than 2.8 million streams, won a public voted radio competition on RNI, reached the Top 20 on a major Atlanta radio station, and appeared in an Official Chart as his growing international audience continues to expand.

Metal Singer Chloe Trujillo Releases “Lies” Video Ahead Of EP ‘Rebirth’

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Metal Singer Chloe Trujillo Releases “Lies” Video Ahead Of EP ‘Rebirth’

Metal singer and songwriter Chloe Trujillo has released the video for “Lies”, the latest single from her independent EP ‘Rebirth’. The haunting, sonically heavy track blends Middle Eastern influences with crushing guitars as Trujillo explores themes of letting go of ego, limiting beliefs, and old identities in order to reveal a deeper personal truth.

Directed by Raubtier Productions with producer Alejandro Ordonez, the video captures a ritualistic atmosphere around a fire and features dancers Baac Garcia and M Baaker. “Lies” follows the EP’s earlier single “As the Sky is Falling Down”, another emotionally charged track from the Paris-born, Los Angeles-based artist, who worked with producer Jake Carmona to bring the four-song EP ‘Rebirth’ to life.

I See Orange Bring 90s Influenced Sound To U.S. Festivals

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I See Orange Bring 90s Influenced Sound To U.S. Festivals

UK post grunge rock band I See Orange are bringing their gritty 90s inspired sound to North America as they make their US live debut at New York City’s New Colossus Festival before heading to South by Southwest in Austin. Led by vocalist and bassist Giselle Medina alongside guitarist Cameron Hill and drummer Charlie Hart, the trio blends heavy rock dynamics with melodic hooks across singles including “Mental Rot”, “La Bruja”, and “Doll Guts”.

The band will perform three New York shows during the New Colossus Festival, including March 5 and March 8 at Pianos and a March 7 performance at Bakers Falls with The Spanish Wave. For Medina, the trip marks a major milestone as the group performs on US soil for the first time while exploring New York City and sharing their music with a new audience.

I See Orange have been building momentum with their modern take on the early 90s alternative and grunge sound. Their single “Mental Rot” received support from KEXP and BBC radio while its video surpassed 340,000 views on YouTube. Their follow up single “Doll Guts” channels riot grrrl influences and became the first release by a non Japanese artist on London based label JPU Records.

Following their New York shows, the band heads to Austin for three South by Southwest performances before traveling to Los Angeles to record with producer Phillip Broussard Jr. at SteakHouse Studio. With new music on the way and growing international attention, I See Orange are positioning themselves for a breakout year in 2026.

TOUR DATES:

March 5 – Pianos – New York, NY
March 7 – Bakers Falls – New York, NY
March 8 – Pianos – New York, NY

March 12 – Shangri La – Austin, TX
March 14 – 13th Floor – Austin, TX
March 14 – Mamma Dearest – Austin, TX

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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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