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Puscifer Return With ‘Normal Isn’t’ And Announce Expansive 2026 North American Tour

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Puscifer release ‘Normal Isn’t’, their first new album in over five years, out February 6 via Puscifer Entertainment, Alchemy Recordings, and BMG. The 11-song set leans hard into post-punk roots and darker, guitar-forward terrain, pulling from the band’s earliest influences while sharpening their edge. Written and recorded across Arizona, Los Angeles, and on the road during the Sessanta tour, the album blends biting electronics, raw guitar energy, and the band’s unmistakable sense of tension and release. Lead single “Self Evident” offers an early glimpse, captured live during a special Exchange L A performance where the band previewed the record in full.

This album marks a shift in process, with Maynard James Keenan building complete song ideas independently before bringing them to Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, opening the door to spontaneity and aggression. Mitchell’s co-production emphasizes grit and immediacy, while Round notes the freedom of ideas evolving without restraint. Contributions from Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and others deepen the record’s texture, reinforcing ‘Normal Isn’t’ as a statement shaped by observation, urgency, and atmosphere rather than polish.

Alongside the album, Puscifer have announced a wide-ranging 2026 North American tour, launching March 20 in Las Vegas and closing May 14 at Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre. The run includes major stops at New York’s Terminal 5 and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, bringing the new material into large rooms built for scale and immersion.

Track Listing:

  1. Thrust
  2. Normal Isn’t
  3. Bad Wolf
  4. Self Evident
  5. A Public Stoning
  6. The Quiet Parts
  7. Mantastic
  8. Pendulum
  9. ImpetuoUs
  10. Seven One
  11. The Algorithm (Sessanta Live Mix)

Puscifer ‘Normal Isn’t’ North American Tour Dates:
Mar 20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
Mar 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Mar 24 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
Mar 25 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
Mar 27 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
Mar 28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Mar 31 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Apr 1 – Durham, NC – DPAC
Apr 3 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Apr 4 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
Apr 7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Apr 8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
Apr 10 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Premier Theater
Apr 11 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall
Apr 15 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Apr 16 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
Apr 18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Apr 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
Apr 21 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
Apr 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
Apr 25 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Apr 26 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
Apr 28 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
Apr 30 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
May 1 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
May 3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
May 8 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
May 9 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
May 11 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theatre
May 13 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre
May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

The Phil Collins Story Brings A New Docu Concert Experience To North America In 2026

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The Phil Collins Story makes its world premiere on February 11 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, launching a four night run before heading out on a 50 city North American tour. The new docu concert traces Phil Collins’ remarkable journey from his chart defining years with Genesis through his era shaping solo career, including his celebrated work on Disney soundtracks. Designed as an immersive live experience, the production combines global musicianship with dynamic visuals, surround sound, and detailed lighting to bring the music close to the audience in a vivid and immediate way.

Produced by Jim Lanahan of Paquin Entertainment and written and staged by Dean Elliott, the creative mind behind The Simon and Garfunkel Story, the show approaches Collins’ catalog with care and clarity. The performance focuses on the emotional weight and melodic strength of the songs, presenting them as shared cultural moments rather than distant nostalgia. With additional cities already planned across Europe and Asia, The Phil Collins Story arrives as a major touring production built around connection, memory, and the enduring power of one of pop music’s most influential catalogs.

The Phil Collins Story 2026 North American Tour Dates:
February 12 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino
February 13 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino
February 14 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino
February 15 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino
February 18 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
February 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
February 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
February 21 – New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino
February 25 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center
February 26 – Rochester, NY – TBA
February 27 – New Haven, CT – TBA
March 4 – Boston, MA – TBA
March 5 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
March 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
March 7 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
March 8 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
March 11 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
March 13 – St. Louis, MO – TBA
March 14 – Nashville, IN – TBA
March 15 – Lexington, KY – Lexington Opera House
March 16 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
March 18 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – TBA
March 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
March 22 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage

Wave Of The Flood Savors Everyday Love On Folk Single “Merlot”

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Rising contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood shares her new single “Merlot,” a warmly observed meditation on love, compromise, and the quiet rituals that shape a life together. Written and performed by Lindsay Strachan, the song finds meaning in small differences and shared habits, framing intimacy through everyday moments rather than grand gestures. The lyric centers on learning, adapting, and choosing connection, allowing affection to surface through detail and honesty.

Produced by Kris Drever, with expressive fiddle lines from Dylan Cairns and the steady resonance of John McDonald’s double bass, “Merlot” unfolds with natural grace and clarity. The release marks the fifth chapter in Strachan’s year-long project of issuing a new single each month, a pace that mirrors her celebration of the classic 45rpm format. Grounded in acoustic textures and thoughtful storytelling, “Merlot” highlights how contemporary folk can honor tradition while speaking directly to modern relationships.

Circle The Cityy Confront Silence And Survival On ‘Incommunicado’ EP

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Canadian alternative rock outfit Circle The Cityy step forward with ‘Incommunicado’, a four-song EP centered on emotional distance, fractured communication, and the aftermath of love under pressure. At its core sits lead single “Another Day,” a slow-burning and melodic reckoning with heartbreak and persistence, carried by aching vocal lines and a sense of forward motion earned rather than assumed. The song frames loss and survival side by side, turning isolation into momentum through restraint and clarity.

Across the EP, Circle The Cityy trace the push and pull of modern relationships, from the tension of “Animals” and the magnetic darkness of “Crave” to the inward focus of “In Rewind.” Drawing from their wide-ranging influences and rooted in their Ontario surroundings, the band blend alternative and indie rock with atmospheric weight and emotional detail. ‘Incommunicado’ presents a focused snapshot of a group willing to sit inside discomfort and shape it into something direct, human, and resonant.

Electric Callboy Take The Tanzneid World Tour Worldwide With Arena-Sized Chaos

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German phenomenon Electric Callboy are taking their high-voltage spectacle worldwide with the Tanzneid World Tour 2026. Rebranding their previously announced UK and European dates under one global banner, the tour stretches across Europe, the UK, North America, Japan, and Australia, transforming every stop into a unified celebration of movement, volume, and connection. Known for their collision of metalcore intensity and electronic rave culture, the band continue to scale up, delivering a live show built for massive rooms and full-body release.

Following international sellouts and viral momentum, the Tanzneid World Tour marks a new chapter in Electric Callboy’s live evolution. The band promises a completely refreshed production designed to amplify their signature mix of precision, humor, and dance-floor chaos. This run positions Electric Callboy not just as festival favorites or cult heroes, but as a global force capable of filling arenas across continents with synchronized madness.

Electric Callboy Tanzneid World Tour 2026 Dates:
Jan 17 2026 – Rotterdam, NL – Ahoy RTM
Jan 18 2026 – Paris, FR – Zenith Paris La Villette
Jan 20 2026 – Lyon, FR – Radiant
Jan 22 2026 – Barcelona, ES – Sant Jordi Club
Jan 23 2026 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Center
Jan 25 2026 – Lisbon, PT – Sala Tejo at MEO Arena
Apr 17 2026 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Apr 19 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Apr 21 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Apr 22 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Apr 24 2026 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Apr 25 2026 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
Apr 28 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Apr 30 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 2 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
May 3 2026 – Chicago, IL – Wintrust Arena
May 14 2026 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
May 16 2026 – Toronto, ON – Coca Cola Coliseum
May 17 2026 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival
May 19 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
May 20 2026 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
May 22 2026 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
May 23 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
May 25 2026 – National Harbor, MD – MGM National Harbor
May 26 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
May 27 2026 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Aug 29 2026 – Osaka, JP – Gorilla Hall
Aug 31 2026 – Tokyo, JP – Garden Theater
Sept 4 2026 – Perth, AU – RAC Arena
Sept 6 2026 – Adelaide, AU – Adelaide Entertainment Center
Sept 8 2026 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
Sept 10 2026 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena
Sept 12 2026 – Brisbane, AU – Riverstage

The Wood Ignite “Cold Fire” With Brooke Combe On Soul-Drenched New EP Title Track

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Liverpool duo The Wood return with “Cold Fire,” the title track from their new EP, out now via Riverdream Records. Joined by special guest Brooke Combe, the song opens on warm electric piano chords before settling into a slow-burning groove shaped by gospel harmonies, soul phrasing, and restrained momentum. Combe’s vocal sits front and center, direct and intimate, guiding the track through its simmering build while Alex Evans enters with a low-register delivery edged in grit and control.

Produced by Steve Powell and mastered by Pete Maher, the track reflects the duo’s ability to blend gospel, soul, jazz, and rock into something unforced and immediate. Recorded with a focus on performance and feel, “Cold Fire” continues the path The Wood established with earlier releases, pairing deep grooves with melodic clarity. The EP builds on a foundation laid by years of collaboration and shared history in Liverpool’s dockland studios, presenting a sound that moves confidently between styles while staying grounded in texture, rhythm, and emotional pull.

googly eyes Unleash “Made Of” With Tove Lo And Flume Future Pop Alchemy

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Rising electronic pop auteur googly eyes returns with “Made Of,” the second release from a forthcoming collaborative project created entirely with Tove Lo and Flume. Co-written by all three, the track pushes further into sharp-edged, future-facing pop, balancing ambition, friction, and emotional exposure with sleek electronic precision. Directed by Maya Sassoon, the accompanying video mirrors the song’s intensity, giving visual form to its raw charge and restless motion.

The collaboration traces back to a 2023 open call from Tove Lo and Flume that drew thousands of submissions, with googly eyes emerging as the clear creative match. Since then, the partnership has produced “I Don’t Go Out” and now “Made Of,” both pointing toward a full collaborative EP ahead. Known for writing, producing, and shaping her own work end to end, googly eyes brings that self-built sensibility into this shared space, pairing glitchy textures and poetic instincts with the weight and clarity of seasoned collaborators. Released via Pretty Swede Records in collaboration with Neon Gold, “Made Of” sharpens her trajectory and expands her world without diluting its core.

Bootsy Collins Links With Buckethead And Victor Wooten On “Metal Health” Title Track

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Funk pioneer Bootsy Collins has joined forces with Buckethead and Victor Wooten on “Metal Health,” the title track and first official single from his forthcoming album via Bootzilla Records and Roc Nation. The release marks the first direct collaboration between Bootsy and Buckethead, uniting three towering musicians in a hard-charging, psychedelic groove that fuses funk elasticity, rock firepower, and deep-pocket bass interplay. With additional contributions from Victor Wooten, Barbie T, Cob, and lead engineer Tobe, the track moves with authority and imagination.

“Metal Health” places its focus squarely on mental well-being, especially within creative communities, channeling intensity into something restorative and communal. Bootsy continues his long tradition of turning music into a vehicle for awareness, pairing cosmic sound design with a clear-eyed message that mental health deserves attention, care, and openness. Decades into a career that spans James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, and generations of collaborators, Bootsy’s voice remains direct and vital, using groove, connection, and shared experience as tools for grounding and healing.

Toad The Wet Sprocket Revisit Classics On ‘RINGS The Acoustic Sessions’

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Toad The Wet Sprocket have announced ‘RINGS The Acoustic Sessions’, a stripped-back album reimagining their most beloved songs through intimate acoustic arrangements, out January 30, 2026 on Abe’s Records. The collection reframes familiar material with clarity and warmth, placing melody and lyric front and center while tracing the band’s long arc with calm confidence. The announcement follows the close of their four-month Good Intentions 2025 U.S. tour and arrives alongside the release of “Rings Live from the Ryman”, captured during their VEEPs livestream at the Ryman Auditorium. The performance underscores the emotional pull and quiet strength of these reworked songs, presenting a focused snapshot of what the full album offers.


The Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor Takes ‘The Salton Sea’ On The Road With Massive 2026 U.S. And U.K. Tour

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Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids is heading out on an extensive 2026 U.S. and U.K. headline tour in support of his new solo album ‘The Salton Sea’, out now via Nightshoes Syndicate and Big Scary Monsters. The 50-date run launches January 22 in Dallas and stretches coast to coast, including standout stops at Los Angeles’s Permanent Records and New York City’s Mercury Lounge. All U.S. dates will feature support from Small Uncle, which includes Pryor’s children Lily and Jerzy Pryor, who also join him as part of his live band.

Self-produced and shaped further with mixing and additional production by Peter Katis, ‘The Salton Sea’ leans into a wide-open full-band sound with big drums, hazy guitars, and shimmering weight. The album draws inspiration from American alternative touchstones while grounding itself in personal reckoning and clarity. Recent singles including “The Dishonesty” and the title track have earned strong support across the alternative music landscape, underscoring Pryor’s continued creative momentum beyond his foundational work with The Get Up Kids.

Live, this material carries a directness that suits intimate rooms and long nights on the road. Pryor’s songwriting sits comfortably between reflection and forward motion, delivered with the confidence of an artist deeply connected to both his past and present. This tour places ‘The Salton Sea’ squarely in motion, bringing its full-band energy to audiences across North America and the U.K. in a sustained, far-reaching run.

Matt Pryor And ‘The Salton Sea’ Tour Dates:
January 22 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
January 23 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor
January 24 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
January 25 – Houston, TX – White Oak
January 28 – Tampa, FL – New World Brewery
January 29 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street
January 30 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
January 31 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
February 1 – Charleston, SC – The Music Farm
February 3 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
February 4 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
February 5 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
February 6 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
February 7 – Birmingham, AL – TrimTab Brewing
February 8 – Nashville, TN – DRKMTTR
February 26 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
February 27 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
February 28 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s
March 1 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Permanent Records
March 4 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
March 6 – Portland, OR – Show Bar
March 7 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
March 8 – Spokane, WA – Big Dipper
March 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Basement
March 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
March 13 – Denver, CO – Skylark Lounge
March 31 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
April 1 – Milwaukee, WI – Anodyne
April 2 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
April 3 – Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch
April 4 – Cleveland, OH – B Side Lounge
April 7 – Boston, MA – Sonia
April 8 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne
April 9 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
April 10 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
April 11 – Washington, DC – Songbyrd
April 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
April 15 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
April 16 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi Fi
April 17 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
April 18 – St. Louis, MO – The Sinkhole
April 30 – Bristol, UK – Rough Trade Bristol
May 1 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
May 2 – London, UK – The Lexington
May 3 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega
May 5 – Glasgow, UK – Hug and Pint
May 6 – Leeds, UK – The Attic
May 7 – Manchester, UK – Star and Garter
May 8 – Cambridge, UK – Blue Moon