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Ashley Cooke Releases Latest Single “Swear Words”

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Ashley Cooke Releases Latest Single “Swear Words”

Powerhouse country artist, songwriter, and breakout star Ashley Cooke has released her latest track, “Swear Words,” which is available everywhere out now via Big Loud and Back Blocks Music. The track, written by Cooke with Johnny Clawson, Joe Fox, Kyle Sturrock, and Seth Ennis, is a raw and honest reflection on futility in a failing relationship. Cooke shared the personal meaning behind the song, saying, “This song is realizing that no words, answers, or explanations will be able to fix a relationship that’s beyond repair. It’s surrendering to the silence because it means finally having peace in the situation.”

This single is featured on her brand new nine song project, ‘ace’, which is also available out now and acts as a bridge to her sophomore album. ‘ace’ is a chronological concept record detailing the deeply personal parts of the last two and a half years of her life and includes the two subsequent tracks she announced: “Tin Foil Hat” (released October 3rd) and the fan favorite “Baby Blues” (released November 14th). Cooke is currently on her headlining Your Place Tour and on the road with Kane Brown, having recently earned an ACM nomination for New Female Artist. Her other collaborations, “All I Forgot” with Joe Jonas and the fiery anthem “The Hell You Are,” are also out now. Fans can find her performing alongside artists like Parker McCollum, Dustin Lynch, and Lee Brice as her tour continues through November.

‘ace’ Track Listing

  • gettin’ old
  • baby blues
  • the f word
  • talk about
  • the hell you are
  • swear words
  • excuses
  • tin foil hat (panic attack version)
  • my worst fear

Jesse Welles Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘Devil’s Den’

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Jesse Welles Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘Devil’s Den’

Singer songwriter Jesse Welles has released his fifth studio album, ‘Devil’s Den’, which is available everywhere out now. The highly anticipated album was performed and produced entirely by Welles over just five days in a cabin in the Ozarks, showcasing his raw, unfiltered talent. This new release follows his fourth studio album ‘Pilgrim’, and arrives amid a flurry of activity, including his current and mostly sold out “Middle” tour of the United States and the EU/UK. Welles also recently performed at Farm Aid on September 20th and made his debut at Newport Folk Festival this year.

Welles has also announced his Spring “Under The Powerlines” 2026 tour of the United States and Canada, which will kick off on February 23rd in Knoxville. Over the past decade, Welles has built a major reputation, logging 280 shows in a single year and touring alongside acts like Royal Blood, Highly Suspect, and Greta Van Fleet. The artist, who was nominated for “Emerging Act of the Year” at the 2025 Americana Awards, first gained notoriety by performing stripped down, acoustic songs often played to a smartphone camera in the Arkansas wilderness where he was raised and currently resides.

JESSE WELLES TOUR

  • Nov 23, 2025 Boston, MA @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
  • Nov 24, 2025 Buffalo, NY @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
  • Nov 25, 2025 Detroit, MI @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
  • Nov 29, 2025 Pittsburgh, PA @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
  • Nov 30, 2025 Cincinnati, OH @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
  • Dec 5, 2025 Dublin, Ireland @ 3Olympia Theatre
  • Dec 7, 2025 Glasgow, Scotland @ Old Fruitmarket Sold Out
  • Dec 8, 2025 Manchester, UK @ Club Academy Sold Out
  • Dec 9, 2025 London, United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom Sold Out
  • Dec 11, 2025 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg MAX
  • Dec 13, 2025 Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio
  • Dec 15, 2025 Berlin, Germany @ Metropol
  • Feb 23, 2026 Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
  • Feb 24, 2026 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
  • Feb 25, 2026 Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
  • Feb 27, 2026 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Feb 28, 2026 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
  • Mar 1, 2026 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
  • Mar 4, 2026 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • Mar 6, 2026 Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
  • Mar 7, 2026 Portchester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
  • Mar 8, 2026 Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
  • Mar 10, 2026 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
  • Mar 11, 2026 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
  • Mar 12, 2026 Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave.
  • Mar 17, 2026 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
  • Mar 19, 2026 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
  • Mar 20, 2026 Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
  • Mar 21, 2026 Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
  • Mar 22, 2026 San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
  • Mar 24, 2026 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
  • Mar 26, 2026 Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
  • Mar 27, 2026 Dallas, TX @ Longhorn Ballroom
  • Mar 28, 2026 Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live

Mastiff Releases Blistering EP ‘For All The Dead Dreams’ on Church Road Records

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Mastiff Releases Blistering EP ‘For All The Dead Dreams’ on Church Road Records

Kingston Upon Hull’s premier misery merchants Mastiff have finally and proudly joined the hallowed roster of Church Road Records for the release of ‘For All The Dead Dreams’, a blistering five song assault of pummeling and aggravated hardcore that is available everywhere out now. Now well over a decade into their parade of embittered misanthropy, the East Yorkshire quintet, composed of Jim Hodge (vocals), Phil Johnson (guitars), James Lee Ross (guitars), Mike Shepherd (drums), and Dan Dolby (bass), have definitively burned their mark into the UK’s extreme music scene with a fistful of mangled hardcore and sludge riffs and an endless well of spite. The band’s reputation as a ferocious live entity continues to grow, having spent the last few years racking up appearances at prestigious heavy music festivals like Bloodstock, Damnation, and DesertFest, as well as sharing stages with the likes of Avatar, Conan, and Raging Speedhorn.

Once again recorded and mixed by the incredible Joe Clayton at Nø Studio and mastered by the legendary Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, ‘For All The Dead Dreams’ sees Mastiff at their most brutish, sounding like Nails, Harms Way, and Gatecreeper thrown into a cement mixer. Following two critically acclaimed albums on MNRK Heavy, and having had their track “Acid Breather” featured in the multi million selling video game Cyberpunk 2077, the band unleashes fifteen minutes of unrelenting and unforgiving punishment. If their previous album ‘Deprecipice’ felt as blunt and ignorant as heavy music gets, fans can now revel in horror as Mastiff collectively grunt “Hold my beer” and dish up even more sonic aggression. They will be bringing the devastation to stages across the UK throughout November, including co headline shows with Raging Speedhorn.

‘For All The Dead Dreams’ Track Listing

  • Soliloquy
  • Rotting Blossoms
  • Decimated Graves
  • A Story Behind Every Light
  • Corporeal

Mastiff Upcoming Tour Dates

  • 20.11 – Milton Keynes @ The Craufurd Arms w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 21.11 – Bournemouth @ The Anvil w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 22.11 – London @ The Black Heart w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 23.11 – London @ The Black Heart w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 28.11 – Manchester @ The Star and Garter w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 29.11 – Edinburgh @ The Mash House w/ Raging Speedhorn
  • 30.11 – Newcastle @ Trillians w/ Raging Speedhorn

Kat Velasco Releases Haunting New Anthem “Breaking My Own Heart”

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Kat Velasco Releases Haunting New Anthem “Breaking My Own Heart”

ising pop country artist Kat Velasco has released her latest single, “Breaking My Own Heart,” which is available everywhere out now on all major streaming platforms. This hauntingly relatable anthem explores the quiet dread of waiting for happiness to slip away, capturing the inner turmoil of bracing for disappointment even when things seem perfect. Co written by Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, the track delves into the all too familiar experience of self sabotage, of carrying past baggage into new beginnings, and anticipating the fall before it happens.

The song opens with wistful, melancholic guitars and Kat Velasco’s rich, emotive vocals, building with a steady, grounding tempo that sets the tone for reflection. Velasco shares, “Many of us can be our own worst enemy, existing somewhere in between hope and heartbreak.” The aching honesty in her performance draws listeners in, inviting them to confront their own inner doubts. That single line encapsulates the emotional tug of war at the heart of the song, as she sings, “If it feels too good, it’s probably gonna change.” The track, produced by Andy Sheridan, is an anthem for anyone who has ever braced for heartbreak amid happiness.

Florida Punk Powerhouse Dial Drive Releases Highly Anticipated Self Titled Album

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Florida Punk Powerhouse Dial Drive Releases Highly Anticipated Self Titled Album

Florida based punk rock powerhouse Dial Drive has officially released their highly anticipated self titled album, their third full length record, which is available everywhere out now. This exciting release follows the news of the band signing with SBAM Records, marking a bold new chapter for the group. The new record rollout was kicked off with the release of several singles, including “From The Start,” “Problems,” and “Forget My Name,” with the latest track, “On My Own,” also available out now.

The band, who formed in 2017, has carved out a significant place in the modern punk scene through relentless touring and explosive live performances. Vocalist and guitarist Jake LeDrew shared his excitement for the project, saying, “This is the best set of songs the band has ever created. It’s going to be a dynamic ride. It’ll get dark at times, but poppy at others. We’re stoked for people to hear what we made.” With a potent blend of high energy punk, emotional depth, and infectious hooks, the album is poised to capture both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Rondo Veneziano Releases Iconic Electro Classical Track “La Serenissima”

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Rondo Veneziano Releases Iconic Electro Classical Track “La Serenissima”

The Italian chamber orchestra Rondo Veneziano—who helped sow the seeds of robot rock in the 1980s by melding classical tradition with modern electronics—released their iconic track “La Serenissima,” which is available everywhere out now. The song is a prime example of their unique style, which featured musicians, often women, playing traditional instruments like strings and wind, while incorporating a rock style rhythm section of synthesizer, bass guitar, and Simmons drums. Adding to the visual spectacle, the performers sometimes don shiny chrome finished robot masks and Victorian era powdered wigs, drawing comparisons to groups like Daft Punk.

The song, which originated from their 1981 album of the same name, is a gorgeous chamber piece that invites listeners to put on their dance shoes and enjoy the unique fusion of sounds. Rondo Veneziano, led by Maestro Gian Piero Reverberi, was instrumental in pioneering the classical crossover genre, with their music being used globally, notably serving as the theme tune for BBC Television’s Hospital Watch in the 1980s. Their lavish versions of classical works have reached millions, establishing them as a beloved and enduring cult band.

New LEGO Set Celebrates Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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New LEGO Set Celebrates Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Fans of the 1971 classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will absolutely love the new LEGO set celebrating the movie, out now, The massive 2,025 piece kit recreates the magical Chocolate Room, featuring the vibrant Loompaland chocolate river and the incredible chocolate waterfall. The set will also include the iconic Wonkatania boat, where Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket winners can be seated for a ride down the river.

This intricate model includes minifigures of the key characters, such as Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, two Oompa Loompas, and the badly behaved children with their golden tickets, ensuring fans can recreate their favorite moments. The LEGO Ideas set is designed as both a stunning display piece and an interactive build experience, proving that a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest builders.

Global Country Force Josh Ross Releases New Single “My Side Of Town”

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Global Country Force Josh Ross Releases New Single “My Side Of Town”

Global country force Josh Ross has released his latest single, “My Side Of Town,” which is available everywhere out now via Universal Music Canada and MCA. The song immediately resonated with Ross when it was pitched to him, as small towns often hear only one side of a two sided story. Written by Jimmy Robbins, Seth Ennis, Josh Miller, and Abram Dean, the track spells out the harsh consequences of the rumor mill, with Ross stating, “This song is for anyone who’s lived that—myself included.” This latest release arrives following an incredibly successful period for the artist, who recently earned six CCMA nominations, tying with Cameron Whitcomb as this year’s most nominated artist across major categories including Fans’ Choice Award and Entertainer of the Year.

Ross’ highly anticipated full length debut album, ‘Later Tonight’, is also available everywhere out now. Produced by longtime collaborator Matt Geroux, who also helmed Ross’s JUNO Award winning EP ‘Complicated’, the fifteen track collection doubles down on the emotive, rock tinged country that has defined his worldwide ascent. The album includes the U.S. Radio No. 1 hit “Single Again,” as well as the title track “Later Tonight,” “Hate How You Look,” and “Leave Me Too,” along with the high profile collaboration “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)” featuring Akon. The album showcases why Ross is a dominant force in country music, confirming his performance at the 2025 CCMA Awards in Kelowna, BC, Canada’s biggest night in Country music, which aired live on CTV on September 13th.

‘Later Tonight’ Track List

  • Later Tonight
  • Hate How You Look
  • My Side Of Town
  • Smith & Wesson
  • Leave Me Too
  • Half Lit
  • Mad At Me
  • Whiskey You
  • Break My Heart In Two
  • Single Again
  • Songs You Gave Me
  • Namin’ Names
  • Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na) with Akon
  • Nobody From Nowhere
  • Scared Of Getting Sober

Ronboy Releases Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring Matt Berninger of The National

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Ronboy Releases Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring Matt Berninger of The National

Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, has returned with the haunting new single “Disaster,” which is available everywhere out now. The track features an emotional collaboration with The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. “Disaster” marks a bold shift for Julia Laws toward a heavier sound with a raw intensity that maintains her signature emotional vulnerability, featuring cathartic vocals soaring over edgy guitars and relentless percussion, complemented by Berninger’s unmistakable baritone.

The collaboration was first introduced to audiences during Matt Berninger’s North American tour, where Ronboy served as the opening act and played as a member of Berninger’s band, performing the track at every show. Laws shared her personal connection to the song, saying, “Being hard on myself is usually a conversation I have within the privacy of my own mind. But now Matt is responding to my thoughts… publicly. It’s emotional in itself having him on this song.” Berninger added, “Ronboy has a way of blending tenderness and ferocity like no other artist I know. So happy she let me into this incredible song.” The single is a thrilling tease of more music to come from the LA based artist, who will be making her way to Europe and the UK this month for a string of headline performances.

ALA.NI Releases Third Single “Ton Amour” Off New Album ‘Sunshine Music’

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ALA.NI Releases Third Single “Ton Amour” Off New Album ‘Sunshine Music’

Paris based singer songwriter ALA.NI has released “Ton Amour,” the third single from her album ‘Sunshine Music’, which is out now via Nø Førmat Records. The song pairs a reggaeton tinged backdrop with her signature jazz vocals and pop melodies to create an almost menacing sonic landscape. This follows the recent single “This Is Why,” an introspective bossa nova number, and comes with a visually stunning music video shot in Port Royal, Jamaica, and directed by ALA.NI herself. The album hums with the memory of the heat from her two and a half year sojourn in the Caribbean, stitching together a tapestry of influences from calypso, jazz, bossa nova, and the great postwar songbook.

When asked about the origins of “Ton Amour,” ALA.NI spoke of a disturbing experience, saying, “I was on the beach with a friend, upset, trying to understand what had happened—how this person had emotionally trapped me and found pleasure in my distress. The situation was clearly becoming dangerous. I knew I had to leave; at least this experience led to a song.” Beyond the personal tales, the album also reaches outwards, calling for reparations and confronting the legacy of colonial theft. Born to Grenadian parents and raised in London, ALA.NI has built a reputation as a distinctive voice beyond easy classification, having collaborated with artists as diverse as Mary J. Blige, Iggy Pop, and Jon Batiste.

‘Sunshine Music’ Track Listing

  • Seaweed
  • Something You Said
  • Summer Meadows
  • Hey Moon
  • TIEF
  • Don’t Want to Hate You
  • Rain on My Heart
  • Blue Mountain
  • This Is Why
  • Best of Me
  • Ton Amour
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