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bloodsports Push Tension And Release On “Rot” From ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’

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Dec 30, 2025

bloodsports Push Tension And Release On “Rot” From ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’

bloodsports sharpen their edge with “Rot,” a bruising and deliberate new single that leans into restraint before tearing itself wide open. The track moves with patience and menace, letting silence and softness sit beside churning guitars and piercing drums, until everything collapses into raw intensity. Written years ago and refined through countless live incarnations, “Rot” lands with conviction and catharsis, channeling fractured self-reflection into something urgent and unforgettable. It’s a gripping listen that rewards surrender to its slow burn and sudden eruptions.

“Rot” appears on bloodsports’ debut album ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’, out now, a nine-track statement that balances clean-cut guitars, orchestral touches, and transformative lyricism. The album release is celebrated with a hometown show at Union Pool in Brooklyn alongside Venus Twins and Vangas, with a DJ set from Shower Curtain. There’s something thrilling about hearing this band fully step into their power, and ‘Anything Can Be A Hammer’ feels bold, focused, and alive from start to finish.

Ehsan Matoori Reveals “Darya-b” From ‘Voices Unveiled’ Project

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Ehsan Matoori Reveals “Darya-b” From ‘Voices Unveiled’ Project

Ehsan Matoori shares “Darya-b,” a moving new single from his ambitious project ‘Voices Unveiled’, featuring the expressive vocals of Mina Deris and lyrics by Persian poet Fereydoon Moshiri. Built around the imagery of the sea, the song carries deep emotional weight through evocative melodies and poetic storytelling, blending Persian classical traditions with contemporary global textures. It is a powerful and heartfelt piece that draws listeners into a space of reflection, empathy, and shared humanity. This song is beautiful, brave, and deeply affecting.

‘Voices Unveiled’ brings together an international ensemble including Grammy Award winner Edward Perez, centering the voices of Iranian women through music that speaks to resilience, love, and cultural continuity. The project has been performed around the world and culminated with a final live presentation at the Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason in San Francisco. With “Darya-b,” Matoori continues to build a meaningful bridge between tradition and modern expression, offering music that feels timeless, open, and filled with purpose.

Noam Lemish Finds Stillness And Wonder On ‘There’s Beauty Enough In Being Here’

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Dec 30, 2025

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Noam Lemish Finds Stillness And Wonder On ‘There’s Beauty Enough In Being Here’

Noam Lemish shares a deeply reflective new statement with ‘There’s beauty enough in being here’, out now. Inspired by a poem from Fernando Pessoa, the album leans into presence, patience, and emotional clarity, weaving jazz language with Himalayan folk traditions, Middle Eastern melodies, and contemporary classical textures. Joined by Sundar Viswanathan, Andrew Downing, and Nick Fraser, Lemish creates a space that feels calm, intentional, and quietly powerful. The music breathes, listens, and unfolds with grace, and it’s a beautiful reminder of how grounding it can feel to simply be where you are.

Across the record, Lemish balances intimacy and scope with care, from personal dedications like “Song for Rona” and “Song for Milly” to expansive pieces such as “Aviv” and “Kadrin Gatshor (Gratitude).” The rediscovered “It was there all along” and the Schumann-inspired “The poignancy of Now” further deepen the album’s emotional arc. This record is a gift of stillness and connection, and it stands as a radiant expression of curiosity, compassion, and musical openness.

Theo Lawrence And Melissa Carper Trade Heart And Harmony On “All Fifty States”

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Dec 30, 2025

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Theo Lawrence And Melissa Carper Trade Heart And Harmony On “All Fifty States”

Theo Lawrence teams up with Melissa Carper on “All Fifty States,” a warmly swaying duet that leans fully into timeless country charm and easygoing chemistry. Their voices circle each other with affection and wit, trading lines that balance wanderlust and homegrown devotion, all wrapped in upright bass, gentle shuffle, fiddle, and glowing steel guitar. The song moves like a long drive at sunset, relaxed, melodic, and rich with feeling. It’s a joy to hear two artists so perfectly matched in tone, spirit, and musical values.

Recorded in Nashville, the track captures the shared love of classic American songcraft that connects Lawrence’s crooner-rooted style with Carper’s deeply felt roots sensibility. The performance feels natural and lived-in, as if these stories have always existed and simply waited to be sung this way. “All Fifty States” is pure comfort and craft, a song that smiles while it sings and proves that tradition, when handled with care and heart, always feels fresh.

Dyssidia Return With Razor Sharp Progressive Metal On “Serum Sickness”

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Dec 30, 2025

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Dyssidia Return With Razor Sharp Progressive Metal On “Serum Sickness”

Dyssidia emerge with purpose on “Serum Sickness,” a tightly wound and venomous new single that signals a bold new chapter. The track moves with intent, weaving cryptic lyricism into layered, dynamic shifts that feel tense, fluid, and emotionally charged. Mitch Brackman delivers a gripping vocal performance that balances restraint and release, while the band locks into a sound that feels precise yet atmospheric. It is focused, fearless, and alive with momentum, and it stands as a powerful statement of clarity, confidence, and forward motion.

Blood Command Ignite Chaos And Emotion On “Mariah’s Song”

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Blood Command Ignite Chaos And Emotion On “Mariah’s Song”

Blood Command roar back with “Mariah’s Song,” a fierce and emotionally charged single that blends jagged riffs, hardcore velocity, and a soaring, emo-leaning chorus into one unstoppable rush. Fronted by Nikki Brumen, the track captures the chaos of overwhelming love with total conviction, hitting hard while staying irresistibly melodic. It’s pure adrenaline, sharp and heartfelt at the same time, and it distills everything thrilling about the band’s sound into a single explosive moment. This is heavy music with pulse, purpose, and absolute fire.

Rufus Wainwright And Pacific Jazz Orchestra Reimagine Weill Classics

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Dec 30, 2025

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Rufus Wainwright And Pacific Jazz Orchestra Reimagine Weill Classics

Rufus Wainwright joins forces with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra on ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill’, an expansive and beautifully detailed tribute to the music of Kurt Weill. The album places Wainwright’s expressive voice inside the rich textures of a 40-piece orchestral jazz ensemble, opening up Weill’s songs in ways that feel theatrical, daring, and emotionally alive. This collaboration is thrilling, curious, and deeply joyful in its ambition.

Out now, the album is introduced by a striking new take on “Mack the Knife”, paired with a performance video that captures the chemistry between Wainwright and the orchestra. The project feels immersive from start to finish, blending classic songwriting with lush modern arrangements that invite repeat listens. It’s a dream collaboration brought fully to life with confidence and care.

Paul Rodgers And Geezer Butler To Be Honored At 2026 Sound And Vision Awards

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Dec 30, 2025

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Paul Rodgers And Geezer Butler To Be Honored At 2026 Sound And Vision Awards

Adopt the Arts will honor rock legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler on March 2 at the 2026 Sound And Vision Awards at the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre. With Matt Sorum serving as musical director and leading an all-star band of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the night celebrates songs that helped shape generations of music lovers, with Jane Lynch hosting the event. Proceeds support Adopt the Arts music education programs across Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley, reaching more than 3,500 elementary students. Honoring artists of this caliber while directly fueling music education makes this celebration feel powerful, meaningful, and deeply uplifting.

OSLO Return With “Accidental Tourist” And Cinematic EP ‘The Great Divide’

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Dec 30, 2025

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OSLO Return With “Accidental Tourist” And Cinematic EP ‘The Great Divide’

Oakland-based trio OSLO step back into focus with “Accidental Tourist,” a sweeping and emotionally charged new single featuring Adrian Young. The track anchors their six-song EP ‘The Great Divide’, out now, and carries a cinematic weight that mirrors the band’s journey across time, place, and connection. Built on layered guitars, keys, and a steady pulse, the song captures motion and reflection in equal measure, with Young’s drumming adding a familiar spark and forward momentum. This is the sound of a band reconnecting with its core and pushing it somewhere deeper.

‘The Great Divide’ brings together a close-knit creative circle, with additional drum contributions from Tony Austin, Jonny Cragg, and Reto Peter, who also co-produced and mixed the EP. Recorded in Oakland, the project leans into atmosphere and texture, blending analog pedals and synth programming into immersive soundscapes that feel intimate yet wide open. There is something genuinely energizing about hearing OSLO stretch out again, embracing emotional depth while sounding confident and clear-eyed. The EP plays like a thoughtful reintroduction, rooted in honesty and driven by the joy of making music together again.

SPEED Unleash “AIN’T MY GAME” From ‘ALL MY ANGELS’ EP

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Dec 30, 2025

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SPEED Unleash “AIN’T MY GAME” From ‘ALL MY ANGELS’ EP

SPEED keep charging forward with “AIN’T MY GAME,” a groove-heavy, chest-pounding track from their ‘ALL MY ANGELS’ EP, out now. Built on muscular riffs and shouted vocals, the song locks into a physical, movement-driven rhythm while its lyrics center on living honestly and rejecting illusion. The EP was produced by Elliott Gallart at The Chameleon Studios and channels reflection, unity, and emotional weight without losing any intensity. This release balances heart and force, and it hits with the kind of conviction that makes hardcore feel both personal and communal all at once.