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Foo Fighters Announce ‘Take Cover Tour 2026’ Across Europe, UK, and North America

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Foo Fighters are hitting the road again in 2026 with the Take Cover Tour, bringing their powerhouse live show to European and UK stadiums, arenas, and festivals in June and July. The tour kicks off June 10 at Oslo’s Unity Arena and closes July 10 at Portugal’s NOS Alive Festival, marking their first Europe/UK trek since 2024’s Everything or Nothing at All Tour. Fans can expect an unforgettable summer of rock with support from Royel Otis, Inhaler, IDLES, Otoboke Beaver, Fat Dog, and Die Spitz across select dates. General on sale begins Friday, November 14 at 10 AM local time, with tickets limited to six per customer.

Following the European run, Foo Fighters will launch their North American stadium tour beginning August 6 at Ford Field in Detroit, with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington, and more, before wrapping September 26 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Managed by John Silva and Michael Meisel of SAM, and booked by Don Muller, Russell Warby, and Marlene Tsuchii, the tour celebrates a new era for the band, propelled by their fiery new single “Asking for a Friend.” With sold-out stadiums and an unrelenting energy that continues to define rock’s live experience, the Take Cover Tour 2026 reaffirms Foo Fighters as one of the most electrifying bands on the planet.

European and UK Tour Dates:
June 10 – Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena *#
June 12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena *#
June 15 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy *#
June 17 – Munich, Germany – Allianz Arena ^#
June 19 – Paris, France – Paris La Défense Arena ^#
June 25 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium ^#
June 27 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium *%
July 1 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion +”
July 3 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst-Happel-Stadium +”
July 5 – Milan, Italy – I-Days +”
July 8 – Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool Festival
July 10 – Oeiras, Portugal – NOS Alive Festival

North American Tour Dates:
Aug. 6 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
Aug. 8 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
Aug. 10 – Cleveland, OH – Huntington Bank Field
Aug. 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
Aug. 15 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
Aug. 17 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park
Sept. 12 – Fargo, ND – Fargodome
Sept. 15 – Regina, SK – Mosaic Stadium
Sept. 17 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
Sept. 20 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
Sept. 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium

Pharrell Williams x Adidas to Receive “Shoe of the Year” at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards

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 Footwear News (FN) today announced that Pharrell Williams and Adidas will receive the Shoe of the Year Award at the 2025 FN Achievement Awards (FNAAs), recognizing the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams, a collaboration that unites innovative design, creativity, and cultural resonance.

“I dreamed of a shoe that felt alive, something that moved like water, that had its own rhythm, energy and glow,” said Pharrell Williams. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish started as a really big idea that we kept pushing, shaping, refining until it became real. I wanted it to feel fluid, futuristic, and free, not just another shoe but a living design. Seeing people connect with that spirit is the most rewarding part.”

“Pharrell’s partnership with Adidas continues to redefine what creative collaboration in footwear can look like, pushing boundaries in both design and storytelling,” said Michael Atmore, Chief Brand Officer of Fairchild Media Group and Editorial Director of Footwear News and Editor-in-Chief, WWD. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish reflects his singular ability to connect culture, community, and craft.”

The much-anticipated FNAAs, often known as the “Shoe Oscars,” willreturn on December 3, 2025, at an all-new venue, Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. The annual red carpet and awards ceremony celebrate footwear’s influential style stars, standout collaborations, emerging talents and industry leaders.

This year marks the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards, honoring designer and philanthropist Tommy Hilfiger with the Lifetime Achievement Award, alongside a lineup of honorees shaping the future of fashion, sport, and retail.

2025 FNAA Honorees (to date)

  • Shoe of the Year: Virginia Adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger
  • Person of the Year: Ronnie Fieg
  • Company of the Year: Wolverine Worldwide
  • Designer of the Year: Nina Christen
  • Retailer of the Year: Nordstrom
  • Brand of the Year: Jordan Brand
  • Collaboration of the Year: New Balance x Miu Miu
  • Style Influencer of the Year: Coco Gauff
  • Launch of the Year: Favorite Daughter
  • Emerging Talent Award: Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova
  • Hall of Fame: Michael Greenberg; Laura O’Brien; Massimo and Sabrina Bonini

Split Enz Reunite After 20 Years for the ‘Forever Enz’ Tour in 2026

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Legendary New Zealand band Split Enz is reuniting for the first time in nearly 20 years with the Forever Enz Tour, confirmed for May 2026. Presented by Live Nation, the tour will feature Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner, and Noel Crombie, joined by Matt Eccles on drums and James Milne on bass. The long-awaited reunion kicks off May 13 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, followed by shows at Sydney’s ICC Theatre on May 18, Perth’s RAC Arena on May 22, and Adelaide Entertainment Centre on May 25. Split Enz will also headline Bluesfest 2026, marking a triumphant return for one of the most influential groups in Australasian music history. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 17 at 12 PM, with Mastercard and artist presales beginning Wednesday, November 12.

Formed in 1972, Split Enz rose to global acclaim through their inventive art-pop sound and theatrical performances, creating an enduring legacy across five decades. Their timeless hits — including “I Got You,” “I See Red,” “Message To My Girl,” “Six Months On A Leaky Boat,” “History Never Repeats,” and “One Step Ahead” — defined an era and influenced generations of musicians. This year also celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album Mental Notes and the launch of the Enzyclopedia re-release series, beginning November 14 via Chrysalis Records and Warner Music. With 5x platinum-certified success for True Colours and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Split Enz’s reunion promises to be a monumental celebration of history, harmony, and homegrown brilliance.

Tour Dates:
May 13 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena
May 18 – Sydney, NSW – ICC Theatre
May 22 – Perth, WA – RAC Arena
May 25 – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
(Plus Headlining Bluesfest 2026)

Hilary Duff Returns to the Stage With ‘Small Rooms, Big Nerves’ Tour and New Single “Mature”

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Celebrating the release of her new single “Mature,” multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff will return to the stage for the first time in over a decade with a very special run of intimate live shows in January 2026. The “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” dates kick off January 19 at London’s historic O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, followed by stops at HISTORY in Toronto, ON (January 24), New York City’s brand new Brooklyn Paramount (January 27), and Los Angeles’ iconic Wiltern (January 29).

Fans can sign up for the artist presale now HERE until Wednesday, November 12th at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT. No codes are needed (access is tied to the fan’s Ticketmaster account) and anyone who signs up can join the sale. The artist presale begins on Friday, November 14th at 10am local time. General on sale begins Friday, November 14th at 3pm local time HERE.

It’s happening,” says Hilary. “I’m over the moon to be stepping on stage again. I’ve got some new songs that I can’t wait to share with you and of course some old favorites we can scream together. It’s been a minute and I’ve missed you. Let’s make some mems.”

Marking a bold and self-assured return to pop, “Mature” marks her first new music in a decade. Co-written by Duff, her husband and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/producer Matthew Koma (Britney Spears, Pink), and hitmaker Madison Love (Halsey, Ava Max), the sardonic, shimmering track arrives as a piece of autofiction inspired by romantic misadventures in her formative years. Set against bright pop production and layered with Duff’s signature wit and vulnerability, “Mature” is accompanied by an evocative music video directed by Lauren Dunn (Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron, Saweetie) – watch HERE.

“‘Mature’ is a little conversation that my present self is having with my younger self,” shared Hilary. “The two of us are reflecting on a past experience and sending love to each other. It’s a chuckle, a wink, and a sense of being grateful that we are sure footed in where we landed.”

“Mature” follows the news of Duff’s upcoming docuseries, which will chronicle her long-awaited musical return and personal journey, offering an unfiltered vignette into Hilary’s world. Embracing the ups, downs, and everything in between, fans will ride shotgun as she balances raising a family, recording new music, live show rehearsals, and preparing to perform on stage for the first time in over a decade. Directed and executive produced by GRAMMY®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Sam Wrench [Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter] through Next of Kin Content, an EverWonder Studio company, the series will feature a fascinating fusion of vérité footage, stylized interviews, performances, and videos from her personal archive.

Hilary Duff is using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value. In New York where laws prevent resale restrictions, Ticketmaster will still honor Hilary Duff’s terms by keeping resale prices at face value on its site.

HILARY DUFF LIVE 2026

JANUARY

19 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY

27 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

Train Announces 2026 Headline Summer Tour Drops Of Jupiter: 25 Years In The Atmosphere

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Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band Train is gearing up for a massive 2026 with the announcement of a brand-new North American summer headline tour. The Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour will bring fans an epic night of music filled with Train’s most iconic, chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” double-GRAMMY-winning iconic track “Drops of Jupiter,” 5x platinum-certified anthem “Drive By,” and many more from their critically acclaimed catalog spanning three decades. Joining Train on the road this summer are multi-platinum-selling rock band Barenaked Ladies and acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson.

Produced by Live Nation, the 2026 North American summer tour will kick off July 8 in West Palm Beach, FL, making stops in 38+ cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Dallas, Phoenix, and more before concluding on August 30 in Auburn, WA. Additional stops include Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 17 and a co-headlining show with Barenaked Ladies in Toronto, ON on August 4. Full tour routing can be found below.

To celebrate the tour announcement, actor and comedian George Lopez recorded a special video message with Train frontman Pat Monahan, which debuted exclusively on USA TODAY alongside the news of the tour – watch here.

Fans can sign up now at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com/tour to gain first access to the artist presale for most dates beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 12pm local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 14 at 10am local time. Presales for the August 22 show in Santa Barbara, CA will begin on Tuesday, November 18 at 10am local, with general onsale beginning Friday, November 21 at 10am local.

Citi is the official card of the Train – Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour in the U.S. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 11th at 10am local time until November 13th at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

With more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold worldwide, 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 13 albums on the Billboard 200, Train is marking yet another milestone in 2026, as they celebrate 25 years of their iconic, career-defining album Drops of Jupiter. Originally released in 2001, the album’s double-GRAMMY Award-winning title track is continuing to reach new heights, achieving rare RIAA diamond status and recently named by Rolling Stone as one of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far, who proclaimed the song “has taken its place as a true standard, the closest this era has gotten to a ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ or ‘Africa’ of its own” and declared: “it’s the music equivalent of the best soy latte that you ever had.”

To coincide with the anniversary, Train is set to release new music this spring. The band will celebrate their tour announcement and kick off the milestone anniversary in NYC this week with very special performances at the TODAY Show on Wednesday and LIVE with Kelly and Mark on Thursday. Check your local listings.

Additionally, after an incredible run on tour with Train last summer, Butch Walker, singer-songwriter, mega-producer, and longtime collaborator (Save Me, San Francisco, California 37, Bulletproof Picasso, AM Gold) has been announced as the newest member of the diamond-selling band. Over the last three decades, Walker has achieved massive success both as a solo artist and in bands (Marvelous 3), while also cultivating a reputation as an in-demand producer by working and collaborating with high-profile artists including Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, P!nk, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, and more.

Train is comprised of frontman Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, vocals), Butch Walker (guitar, vocals), and Matt Musty (drums, vocals).

DROPS OF JUPITER: 25 YEARS IN THE ATMOSPHERE 2026 SUMMER TOUR DATES

July 8, 2026 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

July 10, 2026 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

July 11, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

July 12, 2026 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater

July 14, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

July 16, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

July 17, 2026 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

July 18, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

July 20, 2026 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

July 22, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

July 24, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

July 25, 2026 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

July 26, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

July 28, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

July 29, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

July 31, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

August 1, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

August 4, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *Co-headline with Barenaked Ladies

August 5, 2026 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

August 7, 2026 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

August 8, 2026 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field

August 9, 2026 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
August 11, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

August 12, 2026 – Riverside, MO – Morton Amphitheater

August 14, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

August 15, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

August 17, 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

August 19, 2026 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 21, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

August 22, 2026 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl +

August 24, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

August 25, 2026 – Lake Tahoe, NV –  Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic

August 26, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

August 28, 2026 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

August 29, 2026 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater

August 30, 2026 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

+ General onsale begins Friday, November 21

Rock Giants Three Days Grace Announce 2026 Alienation World Tour

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2025 has been a big year for rock giants Three Days Grace with the release of their latest album Alienation, with #1 songsMayday” and “Apologies” along with sold out shows in Canada (co-headline with Volbeat) and the US (co-headline with Breaking Benjamin) and an upcoming sold out European tour (Badflower). Now, the band is announcing their 2026 Alienation tour, kicking off in Fort Wayne, Indiana in February, before hitting Canada and Europe and wrapping up the tour in November for the final show in Los Angeles, California. The US tour dates will receive support from I Prevail and The Funeral Portrait, Canada will see support from Finger Eleven and Royal Tusk on select dates, and Europe support acts announced shortly.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning Tuesday, November 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 14 at 10am local time.  Citi is the official card of the Alienation Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 11 at 10am local until Thursday, November 13 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visitwww.citientertainment.com.

ALIENATION tour dates below:

FEB 21 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum #!

FEB 24 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena #!

FEB 26 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Arena #!

FEB 27 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena #!

MAR 01 – Hershey, PA @ GIANT Center #!

MAR 03 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena #!

MAR 05 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum #@!

MAR 06 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center #@!

MAR 08 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena #!

MAR 09 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena #!

MAR 10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center #!

MAR 12 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena #@!

MAR 13 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena #@!

MAR 14 – Uncastville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena #!

MAR 17 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center #!

MAR 18 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre @!!

MAR 20 – Clearwater, FL @ The Baycare Sound #@!

MAR 21 – Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds ~

APR 19 – Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre %&

APR 21 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place &

APR 23 – Grande Prairie, AB @ Bonnetts Energy Centre %&

APR 25 – Regina, SK @ Brandt Centre %&

APR 28 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens %&

APR 29 – Sudbury, ON @ Sudbury Community Arena %&

MAY 01 – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor &

MAY 03 – Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum %&

MAY 04 – Oshawa, ON @ Tribute Communities Centre &

MAY 07 – Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre %&

MAY 08 – Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre &

MAY 11 – St John’s, NL @ Mary Brown’s Centre %&

JUN 05 – Nuremberg, DE @ Rock Im Park Festival *

JUN 06 – Nürburgring, DE @ Rock Am Ring Festival *

JUN 07 – Nancy, FR @ Heavy Weekend Festival *

JUN 09 – Frankfurt, DE @ myticket Jahrhunderthalle ^

JUN 10 – Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinenhalle 1 ^

JUN 12 – Hradec Králové, CZ @ Rock For People Festival *

JUN 14 – Nickelsdorf, AT @ Nova Rock Festival *

JUN 16 – Ljubljana, SI @ Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre ^

JUN 19 – Warsaw, PL @ Summer Punch Festival *

JUN 20 – Dessel, BE @ Graspop Metal Meeting *

JUN 23 – Bologna, IT @ Sequoie Music Park ^

JUN 30 – Istanbul, TR @ KüçükÇiftlik Park ^

JUL 18 – London, ON @ RBC Rock The Park *

OCT 23 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum #!

OCT 25 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #!

OCT 26 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center #!

OCT 28 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP #!

OCT 30 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater #!

NOV 01 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena #!

NOV 03 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Arena #!

NOV 04 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse #!

NOV 06 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center #!

NOV 07 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center #!

NOV 09 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center #!

NOV 11 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena #!

NOV 14 – Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Arena #!

NOV 15 – Spokane, WA @ Numerica Veterans Arena #!

NOV 17 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center #!

NOV 18 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center #!

NOV 20 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena #!

NOV 21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #!

NOV 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Intuit Dome #!

# I Prevail

! The Funeral Portrait

@ Sleep Theory

* Festival date

% Finger Eleven

& Royal Tusk

~ Radio show

^ support TBA

With billions of streams, millions of album sales, and sold out arena tours across multiple continents, this multi-platinum Ontario, Canada band continues to achieve new levels of success. Along with earning a staggering 20 total #1 entries on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart and 19 total #1 entries on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock charts, Three Days Grace recently entered the esteemed Spotify “Billions Club” when their rock anthem “I Hate Everything About You” crossed 1 Billionstreams. Released in 2003, the single has since become embedded in rock history.

To date, their veritable arsenal of number one includes “Home”, “Just Like You”, “Pain”, “Animal I Have Become”, “Never Too Late”, “Break”, “Good Life”, “World So Cold”, “Misery Loves My Company”, “The High Road”, “Chalk Outline”, “I am Machine, “Painkiller”, “The Mountain”, “Infra-Red”, “Right Left Wrong”, “So Called Life”, “Lifetime” and “Mayday” and “Apologies”.

Måneskin’s Thomas Raggi Unmasks His Solo Debut ‘Masquerade’ Produced by Tom Morello

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Thomas Raggi, acclaimed guitarist of Måneskin, steps into his next chapter with the announcement of his first solo album ‘Masquerade,’ out December 5 and produced by Tom Morello. The 8-track rock powerhouse unites some of the most iconic names in modern music — Beck, Nic Cester, Alex Kapranos, Maxim, Hama Okamoto, Sergio Pizzorno, Chad Smith, Matt Sorum, Luke Spiller, and Upsahl — all collaborating purely for the love of rock. Each track is a celebration of creativity and connection, born from spontaneous studio energy and shared musical passion. “This album is the result of a lot of work and dedication,” says Raggi. “It’s fueled by the desire to share my story through music and to explore new depths within myself through experimentation and discovery.”

‘Masquerade’ captures Raggi’s bold artistic vision, blending raw guitar energy with an extraordinary lineup of collaborators. Highlights include “Getcha!” co-written with Beck and featuring Chad Smith on drums and lyrics by Nic Cester, “Cat Got Your Tongue” with Sergio Pizzorno, and “Lucy,” co-written with Upsahl. Alex Kapranos joins Raggi and Morello for an electrifying cover of “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record),” while Maxim, Matt Sorum, and others bring their distinct voices to this global rock summit. Morello calls the project “a chance to champion rock and roll and show that it still matters,” while Hama Okamoto, Upsahl, and others echo the same sense of camaraderie and excitement.

From the streets of Rome to the global stage, Raggi has helped define Måneskin’s modern rock sound — and now, with ‘Masquerade,’ he’s amplifying his own voice. The album stands as a tribute to collaboration and instinct, a fusion of musicians following their purest creative impulses. “Seeing so many musical icons come together reminded me that music knows no boundaries,” says Raggi. “I feel as if those who made music history are placing a hand on my shoulder, saying: ‘You’re on the right path.’”

Track Listing:

  1. Getcha! – with Nic Cester, Chad Smith & Tom Morello
  2. Keep The Pack – with Matt Sorum & Tom Morello
  3. Lucy – with Upsahl, Hama Okamoto & Chad Smith
  4. Cat Got Your Tongue – with Sergio Pizzorno
  5. For Nothing – with Matt Sorum
  6. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) – with Alex Kapranos
  7. The Ritz – with Luke Spiller
  8. Fallaway – with Maxim

Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean Reintroduces Himself With ‘hi my name is Alex’ Out November 27

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Best known to millions as AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, multi-platinum artist Alexander James McLean steps into a bold new chapter with his powerful solo EP ‘hi my name is Alex,’ arriving November 27. After three decades of sold-out tours, global hits, and cultural impact, McLean sheds the pop persona that made him famous to reveal the man behind the music — Alexander James. “AJ has been my armor for a long time,” he says. “Alexander is who I really am — a father, a friend, a survivor, and someone who’s finally comfortable being honest, being myself. This EP is Alex.”

The six-song project marks a rebirth, blending soaring pop hooks with deeply personal reflection. Written and recorded alongside GRAMMY-nominated producer Rob Grimaldi, ‘hi my name is Alex’ moves between high-energy tracks like “Can’t Love You Anymore” and “Thinking Bout Us,” and more introspective moments such as “The One That Got Away.” The emotional centerpiece, “Arizona,” draws from McLean’s time in recovery, a turning point that helped him reconnect with his true self. “That time in Arizona changed everything for me,” he says. “It’s where I started learning who Alex really is.” With a full-length album set for early 2026, Alexander James reclaims his voice, delivering a sound that balances honesty, soul, and pop brilliance — a reintroduction that’s as heartfelt as it is fearless.

Celtic Woman Celebrates the Season With ‘Nollaig – A Christmas Journey’

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Encompassing tradition and newness, and capturing the spirit of Christmas in its most delicate form, each song is a window into a winter’s evening; some familiar, some reimagined, all wrapped in a feeling of joy.

Celtic Woman’s brand-new album Nollaig – A Christmas Journey features some of your favourite Yuletide classics: God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenLittle Drummer Boy, Silver Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas & more, along with brand-new composition Nollaig na mBan and some Irish songs & tunes with a Christmas twist.

The word Nollaig is the Irish word for ‘Christmas’. It is also the name for the month of December, and a given name for many people born within the month of December. For Celtic Woman, it epitomises the spirit of the entire Christmas season.

 Newest members Caitríona Sherlock and Ciara Ní Mhurcú make their Celtic Woman debut on Nollaig – A Christmas Journey. Sean-Nós singer Caitríona and fiddle player Ciara join sopranos Mairéad Carlin & Muirgen O’Mahony, along with fiddle player Tara McNeill, on this 13 track studio album produced & arranged by Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne.

Drawing from our rich heritage of Irish female musical talent, Nollaig – A Christmas Journey also features a guest appearance by Sean-Nós singer Sibéal on 3 songs, and award-winning multi-instrumentalist Tara Howley joins the Celtic Woman band playing Uilleann Pipes & Whistles. 

Celebrate the holiday season with Grammynominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman.

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (2:29)
2. Nollaig na mBan (4:45)
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (3:00)
4. River (4:59)
5. Codail a Linbh (3:21)
6. Silent Night (4:16)
7. Wexford Carol (4:06)
8. Little Drummer Boy (3:05)
9. Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil (2:24)
10. Silver Bells (3:45)
11. In the Bleak Midwinter / Goin’ Home (4:34)
12. The Bells of Dublin / Christmas Eve / Navan in the Snow (3:38)
13. Auld Lang Syne (4:50)

Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, over 10 million album sales & over 3 billion online streams to date.

Aaron Parks Expands His Sound With ‘By All Means’ On Blue Note

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Pianist Aaron Parks has released By All Means, his 3rd Blue Note album which expands his acclaimed trio with bassist Ben Street, and drummer Billy Hart into a quartet with the addition of tenor saxophonist Ben Solomon to explore a new color palette. The luminous set of new Parks original compositions includes poignant dedications to his wife and son.

Over the past two decades, Parks has earned a reputation for pushing jazz’s aesthetic boundaries, applying his jazz training to music that boldly defies genre lines. On an album like his 2024 Blue Note return, Little Big III, the pianist led his band Little Big through electric music that blended jazz’s cutting edge with Radiohead, blues, electronica, krautrock and more.

Sometimes, in the midst of so much brilliant synthesis, it might seem easy to forget that Parks is still first and foremost a working jazz musician — a performer who adores a durable tune, a deeply swinging rhythm section and a great horn foil, and who feels most at peace in a dimly lit basement nightclub. By All Means is a gorgeous reminder of his lifelong devotion to swinging music, as well as an homage to a group he feels honored to share the bandstand with. It features one of today’s most soulfully connected rhythm sections (Hart and Street) along with a newcomer (Solomon).

Still, for all their wonderful evocations of 20th-century jazz, the seven original compositions that make up By All Means are unmistakably the work of Aaron Parks. “I don’t conceive of this as being so utterly distinct from past projects,” he says. “It’s another book of songs that felt like they were calling for their own context, for a certain group of musicians to bring them to life.”

“This is a record that loves the jazz tradition, the tradition of Black American Music,” he adds. “It’s not about nostalgia or preservation. It’s about being alive within that lineage, that continuum. That’s what the title points to — it’s a big yes, a way of saying ‘absolutely, let’s join that party.’”

Although the album — co-produced by Parks and Street — came together quickly following a fiery run at the Village Vanguard, its roots reach back decades. Parks, Street and Hart first came together on record for 2017’s Find the Way, which subsumed their chemistry into the well-defined aesthetic of the ECM label. When a new opportunity emerged with Blue Note, Parks decided to reorient the lineup so that this great piano trio could become a great rhythm section and enjoy the art of supporting a soloist. Or, as Parks says with a laugh, “I just wanted to comp. And I knew the special way that Billy played with horn players.”

Parks’ new album is a kind of heartfelt thank-you note: to his influences, his family, his bandmates — and to jazz itself. “More than anything it’s about the joys of playing together, improvising with one another over a song form,” Parks says. “This record is simply about loving the music.”