19 Recordings/BMG Nashville artist Colin Stough gets emotionally vulnerable on his brand new ballad, “Best For You,” which arrived today. Penned by Stough alongside Phillip Kane, this new track slows the pace after the up-tempo energy of his recent releases “White Trash” and “20 Bucks,” giving fans a heartfelt country lyric that mines the depths of heartbreak. The song is about loving somebody, watching them walk away “like it’s nothing,” but still genuinely wanting the best for them. With imagery of streetlights and unanswered calls, the ballad captures the pain of watching someone move on while the singer admits he keeps coming back, unable to numb the heartache, ultimately landing on the powerful truth of unconditional love.
The Mississippi native and American Idol finalist, known for his self-taught guitar skills and gravel-voiced storytelling, has built a loyal following of over 800k across social platforms. Following his standout third-place finish on American Idol Season 21, Stough has continued to build his raw, hard-edged body of work through EPs like ‘Promiseland’ and ‘Lookin’ For Home’, alongside recent singles “White Trash” and the new “Best For You.” A student of the outlaw spirit, Stough is not chasing trends; he is telling the underdog’s truth, one song at a time, and is set to continue building his live show throughout 2026 after opening for acts like Chase Matthew and Kidd G.
Global country force Josh Ross has released the fan-favorite new single “Hate How You Look (Live From London),” a powerful track that follows his achievement of a fourth Canadian Country Radio number one with the studio version of the song. The live version is a stunning showcase of Josh’s commanding vocals and arrives alongside an official music video that captures his recent travels and performances across the pond in London. This new momentum builds on the massive success of his track “Single Again,” which recently scored Josh his first ever U.S. number one hit, earning GOLD certification in the U.S. and a massive 4x PLATINUM certification in Canada, while “Hate How You Look” is already Canadian GOLD certified.
The highly active singer, who released his full-length debut album ‘Later Tonight’ in September, is now setting out for a major year on the road in 2026. Produced by longtime collaborator Matt Geroux, the 15-track album debuted strongly at number one on the Canadian Country Albums chart and number five on the U.S. Current Country Album Sales chart, demonstrating the strength of his rock-tinged, emotive country sound. Ross will headline his 17-date Bud Light Presents ‘Later Tonight Tour’ across Canada starting February 6 with support from Chandler Walters, and he was also just announced as direct support for Nate Smith’s Long Live Country Rock & Roll 2026 Tour, ensuring fans across North America have ample opportunities to catch his live show.
JOSH ROSS – CANADIAN HEADLINE TOUR DATES
2/6: Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
2/10: Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
2/12: Ottawa, ON @ Hard Rock Casino
2/13: Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
2/14: Toronto, ON @ History
2/18: Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Concert Hall
2/20: London, ON @ Centennial Hall
2/21: Kitchener, ON @ Centre In The Square
2/24: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
2/25: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
2/26: Regina, SK @ Conexus Arts Centre
2/28: Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Events Centre
3/2: Penticton, BC @ Penticton Trade Convention Centre
3/5: Edmonton, AB @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
3/6: Grande Prairie, AB @ The Bowes – Bonnetts Energy Centre
3/7: Edmonton, AB @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
3/9: Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
JOSH ROSS – SUPPORTING NATE SMITH TOUR DATES
4/2: Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
4/3: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
4/4: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
4/9: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
4/10: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
4/11: Charlotte, NC @ Coyote Joe’s
4/16: Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
4/17: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
4/18: Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
4/23: Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live
4/25: Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
5/7: Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
5/8: Columbia, MO @ 9th Street
5/14: Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Finnish industrial metal outfit FEAR OF DOMINATION has released the melancholic and massive new single, “Endgame,” offering an emotional look into their upcoming seventh full-length album, ‘Katharsis’, which arrives on January 9th. Accompanied by a cold and beautiful music video, the song takes you to a lost place and time, exploring the crucial decision to keep playing the cruel game called life and remain in this world a little longer. Composer Lasse Raelahti, who developed the core proggy idea back in upper secondary school, notes that the track is one of the best on the album due to its somewhat tricky but still catchy nature, powerfully balancing power and fragility all in one compelling package.
Originally founded in 2006, FEAR OF DOMINATION has cemented its reputation for dynamic live performances while touring extensively across Europe with bands like Deathstars, Amaranthe, and PAIN. This new era of music, as presented on “Endgame,” continues to showcase the band’s ability to fuse crushing heaviness with dramatic depth. Fans can pre-order the album ‘Katharsis’ now and catch the band on their upcoming run of Finnish shows throughout January and March, including stops at Louhisali, On The Rocks, and Olympia.
FEAR OF DOMINATION UPCOMING SHOWS:
10.1.2026: Espoo @ Louhisali [FIN]
16.1.2026: Kouvola @ House of Rock /w King Satan [FIN]
17.1.2026: Helsinki @ On The Rocks /w Let It All Burn [FIN]
After literally decades of anticipation, GRAMMY-Award winning rap icon Nas and legendary producer DJ Premier have finally dropped their collaborative album, ‘Light-Years’, out today via Mass Appeal. This release is the grand finale of Mass Appeal’s historic Legend Has It… series, which celebrated a year of historic hip-hop releases. ‘Light-Years’ is a 30-year working legacy reborn, cementing their status as one of the greatest rapper-producer duos of all time, a partnership embedded in the DNA of hip-hop since their start on ‘Illmatic’ in 1994. The 15-track album leans unapologetically into boom-bap, featuring a sole guest appearance from Nas’ longtime collaborator AZ, ensuring the focus remains on their undeniable and elusive synergy.
The duo, whose chemistry deepened over the years with classics like “I Gave You Power” and “Nas Is Like,” first teased a joint project on the cover of Scratch Magazine in 2006, fueling twenty years of fan frenzy. Now, they deliver a project that stands as a true testament to their influence and legacy. Fans can pre-order the special ‘Light-Years’ Day Ones Edition 2X vinyl and shop for a limited edition Denim Tears Collab T-Shirt at the Mass Appeal’s Legends Only Pop Up Retail Experience, open today at 47 Howard St in New York City. This album is the defining moment that closes out what has been hip-hop’s year of renaissance.
Marking an anticipated return in 2026, following a standout run of shows in November, London based in the dark experience returns to the capital. The ground-breaking, highly acclaimed 360° immersive audio event announces its first performances of the new year at St Andrew’s Church in Holborn.
Taking place on 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th January, in the dark offers a unique 60-minute show where 30 musicians perform full acoustically live in total darkness, while audience members wear sleep masks to enhance the senses. Known for creating a unique listening experience shaped by sensory deprivation, unamplified live sound and a choreographed 360° journey of music that moves around the audience, the breakthrough event has redefined how people listen and engage with live performance. Celebrated not for spectacle but for its intimacy, in the dark invites audiences to discover how profoundly they can hear when sight is removed, leading a shift that brings uncommon clarity and a powerful, deeply human encounter.
The project started in Cambridge in 2017 and has quickly become a phenomenon. The original shows all sold out within an hour, and alongside the rapid sales, remarkable feedback ignited from audiences and industry alike. It quickly became clear that the concept resonated deeply with audiences and could sustain regular shows while actively evolving into a must-attend event on the entertainment calendar. After several years of development, the first London season launched in 2024 with a troupe of professional musicians, drawn from the West End with the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, alongside other leading institutions.
The first London season was an immediate success, with in the dark receiving the Offies Assessors Choice award and attracting an exceptional response from the audience and critics. With momentum building, the team is now setting its ambitions high, with future plans across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and North America. To date, in the dark has presented more than 60 performances attended by over 8,000 people at an array of renowned venues. It has been described as the “Cirque du Soleil of the senses” and was founded by Andrea Cockerton, who is an award-winning arts entrepreneur recognised for her ethical approach to events and the music industry. Andrea’s honours include the NESTA / Observer Magazine New Radicals award in 2018 and the SheSaidSo Alternative Music Power 100 Honouree Award.
Andrea Cockerton, in the dark, founder comments:
“In a world obsessed with being seen, we’re asking people to disappear for an hour. in the dark is a quiet, sound, rebellion. No phones, no spectacle, no distractions… just the rare chance to actually feel music again.”
What sets in the dark apart is its sheer bravery and approach to performance. No other ensemble attempts to place 30 musicians in complete darkness without a conductor and without speakers. The musicians rely on their instincts and their ears, creating an unfiltered world of immersive sound. This is where every venue becomes an instrument with its own intrinsic acoustic personality, and every performance is different, every seat offers a new audio experience, collectively creating an authenticity and immediacy of shared human experience.
With further events set to be announced in the coming months, tickets for the upcoming performances at St Andrew’s Church, Holborn, are now on sale, offering attendees a fully immersive audio experience unlike any other.
Event Information
Venue: St Andrew’s, Holborn, 5 St Andrew St, London EC4A 3AF
SiriusXM will carry live play-by-play of every Division I FBS bowl game this postseason – including every game from the College Football Playoff – as well as the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championship game and other postseason All-Star games.
SiriusXM listeners can tune in to all these games in their cars and on the SiriusXM app. A schedule of postseason games – beginning this Saturday, December 13 – and their SiriusXM channel assignments can be found at:SiriusXM.com/Sports.
SiriusXM will broadcast every game of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The teams competing for this year’s championship are Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Alabama, Miami, Tulane and James Madison. The tournament schedule is as follows: the first round will be held on December 19 and 20, the Quarterfinals on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Semifinals on January 8 and 9, and the National Championship Game on January 19.
In addition to the CFP games, SiriusXM will also air 36 other Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) bowl games, from the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13 through the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2, and every game in between.
SiriusXM will carry Westwood One Sports’ broadcast of the FCS Football Championship on January 5. SiriusXM will also air other postseason All-Star football games, including the East-West Shrine Bowl (Jan. 27), the Panini Senior Bowl (Jan. 31), the HBCU Legacy Bowl (Feb. 21) and the All-American Bowl, which will be played by the best high school players from around the country (Jan. 10).
Fans can tune in to SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84) throughout the postseason for daily, in-depth college sports talk and analysis. The channel will also feature special pre- and post-game programming surrounding the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship games. Broadcasting from game locations will be a lineup of former coaches and players, including Rick Neuheisel, Danny Kanell, Jacob Hester, EJ Manuel, Cole Cubelic and Roddy Jones, alongside college sports experts Nicole Auerbach and Chris Childers.
SiriusXM will be carrying the official radio broadcasts for many of the schools playing in Division I FBS bowl games through its agreements with LEARFIELD, Legends, Playfly, Van Wagner or individual universities. Twenty-five of the bowl game broadcasts – including the College Football Playoff games – are produced and provided by ESPN Radio or an affiliate. Other national broadcasts are provided by Bowl Season Radio and Touchdown Radio.
Dave Grohl, disillusioned during the One By One sessions for Foo Fighters, made a legendary move when he joined Queens of The Stone Age, resulting in one of the most explosive drum performances of his entire career. Listen to “Song For The Dead” and be absolutely mesmerized by a technical ferocity rarely heard from him in Nirvana or the Foo Fighters. This track is a masterclass in controlled chaos, proving that Grohl is truly one of the most potent rhythmic forces in rock music history.
Listen to Ringo Starr’s absolutely iconic work completely isolated in The Beatles’ “Come Together,” and know this is a masterclass in feel, groove, and personality, proving exactly why his contributions are utterly essential to the history of rock and roll. You don’t just hear a beat here; you hear a rhythmic foundation that makes the whole world move.
The innovative RADIO RETROFITproject has successfully pulled off a wildly inventive concept: constructing an entire three-hour radio show hosted exclusively by Christian Slater’s legendary character, “Hard Harry” (WKPX, Phoenix, AZ). By compiling every single DJ break the skeptical optimist made in his role, the show perfectly captures Harry’s distinctive musical choices and unwavering devotion to the TRUTH, offering listeners a much-needed breath of fresh air! This unique audio experience beautifully highlights the character’s profound impact and is a nostalgic deep dive into the essence of unconventional radio.
The highly influential alternative rock band Failure has announced the release of their acclaimed documentary, Every Time You Lose Your Mind, available now on Blu-ray Disc featuring over 40 minutes of exciting unseen bonus footage. Directed by the band’s own Ken Andrews, the feature-length film chronicles the band’s fascinating journey from inception to breakup to their celebrated reformation, offering fans an intimate look at the resilience of the pioneering trio. The documentary, which is also currently streaming, features incredible interviews with a wide array of cultural figures and musical peers, including Hayley Williams, Tommy Lee, Maynard James Keenan, Butch Vig, and Rick Beato, among others, cementing the band’s profound and lasting imprint on the musical landscape.
Every Time You Lose Your Mind documents the origins, downfall, and subsequent rebirth of the beloved band, who are anchored by the long friendship between Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and Kellii Scott. Andrews notes that the film “crystallizes those connections and, ultimately, communicates hope,” making it a powerful story about resilience and survival. Failure continues to thrive, with their “unshakable spirit” resonating deeply with multiple generations of fans who connect with the themes of depression and addiction explored in their music. This Blu-ray release is an absolute must-have for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of one of alternative rock’s most compelling narratives.
