Halestorm released their brand new studio album ‘Everest’ and celebrated the record’s arrival by sharing a music video for “Like A Woman Can,” capping off a massive run that saw them complete a European tour with Iron Maiden and perform at Ozzy Osbourne’s historic farewell event Back To The Beginning.
Produced by Grammy winning producer Dave Cobb who’s worked with Brandi Carlile and Chris Stapleton, ‘Everest’ finds the band at their most powerful and ready to conquer the world one stage at a time. They’re continuing on the road to promote the new album with dates this month alongside Volbeat before heading out on a co headline tour with Lindsey Stirling running September through October, proving they’re not slowing down anytime soon and bringing this record to every corner of the globe with the fire and intensity fans have come to expect from one of rock’s most electrifying live acts.
Rising singer songwriter Annie Bosko released “Tequila Time,” a coastal break up anthem available now via QHMG/Stone Country Records as she continues building to her forthcoming debut LP. The California native partnered with Codigo 1530 to bring the song’s spirit to life, featured in the “Tequila Time” visualizer that perfectly captures the track’s vibe. Bosko shares she wanted to explore adding Latin influences into her music, explaining that growing up out West she’s always loved Latin culture and they were intentional about making this one feel like an escape to a beach in Mexico with accordion, maracas and a guiro.
Written by Bosko alongside David “Messy” Mescon and Bridgette Tatum, “Tequila Time” pairs a laid back groove with a dose of humor, turning a tough moment into a reminder that sometimes the best course of action is to let go. Bosko hopes this song brings a smile and maybe a toast to anyone who’s been there, acknowledging that many of us have needed a little liquid courage to get through tough times and this track delivers exactly that kind of relief with style and heart.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus released “X’s For Eyes,” the second single from their album ‘X’s For Eyes’ out now via Better Noise Music, and the guitars hit hard while the melody soars and the rhythm jumps fast in this riveting song that extends a helping hand to someone living close to the edge. Lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter digs in deep with his signature wide ranging voice, delivering powerful lyrics about choosing happiness over being right and taking control before it’s too late. The album marks the first full length from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as part of a new partnership with Better Noise Music, featuring vocalist Ronnie Winter, his multi instrumentalist brother Randy Winter, guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, drummer John Espy, keyboardist Nadeem Salam and newest member K Enagonio on vocals. Winter reteamed with producer and songwriter Matt Squire who’s worked with Panic! at the Disco, Metallica and Good Charlotte for the title track, following their collaboration on “Slipping Through (No Kings)” that came out June 27.
Winter reveals what’s really exciting is they basically rebuilt the same team for ‘X’s For Eyes’ that they had when they made ‘DON’T YOU FAKE IT,’ with many people who were behind the scenes nearly 20 years ago working on things like mixing, track sequencing and artwork coming back together. The reunion feels perfect, and fans of ‘DON’T YOU FAKE IT’ are going to love this album that truly has something for everyone including what became known as The Lost Songs, tracks from their original 2004 pre signing demo that didn’t make it onto ‘DON’T YOU FAKE IT.’ Fans have been asking for these songs for over 20 years and they’re being commercially released for the first time ever, making Winter feel like they were digging up something long buried and raising a zombie from the dead in the best possible way.
Bad Wolves released a special deluxe edition of their album ‘DIE ABOUT IT’ out now via Better Noise Music, containing nine new tracks including a rebooted “Say It Again” featuring Lauri Ylonen, frontman of The Rasmus, the 6x Platinum and 8x Gold certified, record breaking Finnish rock outfit. Bad Wolves drummer and founder John Boecklin shared that the song has always meant a lot to him and he never expected it to evolve the way it did with The Rasmus, calling it some of the best lyricism on the album that’s finally getting the spotlight it deserves. Ylonen says the song hit him hard and energized him, revealing it used to be one of his top workout songs before he got to sing on it. Originally released November 3, 2023 via Better Noise Music, ‘DIE ABOUT IT’ showcases 14 tracks including “Hungry For Life” featuring Daughtry that push the band’s sound in new directions, blending heavy riffs and distinctive melodies while surpassing 32 million streams with accompanying videos amassing over 3.8 million views.
Boecklin expressed pride in announcing ‘DIE ABOUT IT (DELUXE)’ as a way to continue celebrating the album and revisit their material with a different perspective to refresh the release they’re still in love with. The deluxe edition includes songs written during the album sessions that fans never got to hear plus some fun reinterpretations of tracks already released, giving the Wolfpack plenty to dig into. This is Bad Wolves at their most ambitious, proving they’re not content to rest on their laurels but instead keep pushing their sound forward while honoring what made the original album connect with so many listeners around the world.
Goose shared their new single “Royal” everywhere via No Coincidence Records, and the track plants its feet firmly from the first note with a tight, muscled groove built on a bombastic opening riff. Dirty guitar licks accented by playful Wurlitzer hits introduce the story of Royal, a transient musician whose burning ambition threatens to get the best of him, and the song bounces and heaves with serious 70s roots rock sensibility. Stutter step lyrics give way to the scorching tone of Rick Mitarotonda’s guitar as he uncorks a gritty, high octane solo pushed forward by slapping bass and a driving, metronomic beat that refuses to let up. This is Goose flexing their chops and proving they can channel classic rock energy while making it sound completely fresh and alive, delivering a track that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go until the final note rings out.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Chicago just released ‘Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Expanded’ as a 2LP black vinyl set and single CD to celebrate the original collection’s 50th anniversary, transforming the 11 track lineup into a massive 21 song retrospective. The expanded edition now includes songs from every studio album the band released between 1969 and 1980, with new additions like “Street Player,” “Thunder and Lightning” and “Baby, What A Big Surprise” extending the timeline through the ’70s and up to the dawn of the ’80s. Early cuts like “Questions 67 and 68” and “Free” help round out Chicago’s formative years while signature tracks from the original release including “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park” remain central to the collection. Several songs from ‘Chicago’ (1970) appear in their Steven Wilson remix and edit versions first issued in 2017, and the cover artwork got subtly revised from its original white background to a new gold backdrop honoring the album’s golden anniversary.
Tracklisting: 1. “Questions 67 And 68” 2. “Beginnings” 3. “Make Me Smile” (2017 Steven Wilson Remix/Edit) 4. “25 Or 6 To 4” (2017 Steven Wilson Remix/Edit) 5. “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” 6. “Free” 7. “Colour My World” (2017 Steven Wilson Remix) 8. “Saturday In The Park” 9. “Dialogue (Part I & II)” 10. “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” 11. “Just You ‘n’ Me” 12. “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long” 13. “Call On Me” 14. “Wishing You Were Here” 15. “Old Days” 16. “If You Leave Me Now” 17. “Baby, What A Big Surprise” 18. “Alive Again” 19. “No Tell Lover” 20. “Street Player” 21. “Thunder And Lightning”
Los Angeles rock band Beauty School Dropout continue thrilling their growing legion of fans with “Two Of Us,” the latest single from their forthcoming debut album ‘Where Did All The Butterflies Go?’ out now and produced by acclaimed producer Neal Avron who’s worked with Fall Out Boy, twenty one pilots and Linkin Park. The propulsive, in your face rocker doubles as a fiery love song with lead singer Colie Hutzler delivering unbridled passion as she belts lyrics about wanting faith over physical connection. The band comprised of Hutzler, Beepus, Bardo and Colton Flurry dropped a wet and wild official music video alongside the single, finding the group firing on all cylinders in the midst of a torrential downpour that matches the song’s intensity perfectly. Hutzler describes the track as a love song or lack thereof meant to be equally heavy hearted and a journey of banging synths, wailing guitars and pulsing dynamics.
Beauty School Dropout’s catalog including their heralded first two releases ‘We Made Plans And God Laughed’ and ‘Ready To Eat’ have amassed over 90 million streams globally and more than five million views on YouTube to date. Major outlets like Billboard, Alternative Press, SPIN, NME, Grammy.com, Kerrang and Rock Sound have all praised the band’s work, and “Two Of Us” proves they’re ready to take things to the next level with their debut full length. This is rock music that refuses to play it safe, blending raw emotion with sonic firepower that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the final note fades out.
Detroit emcee Courtney Bell makes a powerful return with “Everyday,” an honest and introspective track exposing the emotional weight of routine and the quiet fight to change, out now via MNRK Music Group. The single marks the first release from his upcoming album ‘It Gets Greater Later’ arriving soon, and the cinematic video directed by visionary filmmaker Diego captures everything this record stands for. Inspired by Groundhog Day, the visual follows Courtney reliving the same day over and over, waking up and falling into the same habits, numbing the same pain through smoking, drinking, zoning out and crashing. Each restart brings new details and small cracks in the pattern, and with every loop he inches closer to clarity until the cycle finally breaks. Courtney explains the song came from a place where every day felt like the last, stuck in the same habits and chasing the same highs while avoiding the silence, and facing that reality became the moment everything started to shift for him.
Producer and singer songwriter Mar Emanuel just released ‘Almost!’ across all music platforms, showcasing his talents from singing and songwriting to instrumentation, storytelling and producing in one stunning package. Blending smooth vocals with hypnotic R&B textures, the album captures Mar’s transformational life experiences over the last two years with layered production, raw lyrical honesty and sounds ranging from deep tones to light childlike play. The entire project was written, recorded and mastered in Mar’s home studio in Richmond, a suburb of Vancouver, featuring collaborations with vocalists Aaron Marcus and Kardias Quing plus guitarist Alvin Brendan. Mar made a conscious decision to collaborate more with musicians he respects and appreciates in his city, prioritizing personal and emotional connections with his collaborators to produce music he’s genuinely proud of.
Jim Henson and his dog Jojo went deep behind the scenes during a 1989 episode of The Jim Henson Hour called “Secrets of the Muppets,” giving viewers an exclusive tour of The Jim Henson Creature Shop that revealed the incredible puppeteers operating the world famous Muppets. The scene turned wonderfully rowdy as the puppeteers worked their characters while simultaneously appearing on camera themselves, creating this beautiful chaos that perfectly captured the energy and creativity flowing through the workshop.
Henson walked through the innovative techniques that brought the Muppets to life, showcasing everything from computer generated backgrounds to advanced puppetry methods that were pushing boundaries in 1989. This rare documentary episode remains a treasure for anyone who wants to see how the magic really happened, with Henson as the perfect guide through a world where imagination and technical brilliance collided to create characters that changed entertainment forever.
