Two recipients will receive a week-long recording session at Studio Bell, with access to NMC’s world-class studios and its remarkable living collection of musical instruments. Artists are selected by NMC’s National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee, and both traditional and contemporary musicians are encouraged to apply.
The OHSOTO’KINO initiative has been running since 2022, supported by TD Bank Group, and was recently renewed for another three years. Past bursary recipients include JUNO Award-winning powwow and round dance artist Joel Wood, Inuit-style throat singing duo PIQSIQ, country singer Chelsie Young, singer-songwriter Raymond Sewell, and traditional groups Blackfoot Singers and Warscout.
Applications are open now at studiobell.ca/ohsotokino and close on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm MT. If this applies to you or someone in your circle, spread the word.
Tedeschi Trucks Band has released “Who Am I,” the latest single from ‘Future Soul,’ their sixth studio album, out March 20th via Fantasy Records. Written by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks alongside core collaborators Mike Mattison and Gabe Dixon, the track carries the emotional weight and melodic instinct that has defined the band since the start. Classic Rock Magazine already called lead single “I Got You” “irresistible,” and “Who Am I” lands with the same unhurried, earned authority.
Derek Trucks describes the song’s origin with characteristic directness. “The riff came naturally to me one of the mornings that we were all writing together up at our farm in Georgia,” he says. “Susan immediately came up with the opening vocal melody and lyric and Gabe really took it to a beautiful place from there. It feels biographical and a bit surreal at the same time. I always love when a song can put you in between worlds.”
‘Future Soul’ is an 11-track collection produced by Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Carrie Underwood) and co-produced by Trucks. The record pulls from funk, rock, blues, soul, and punk, channelling the full range of this 12-piece ensemble into what stands as their most cohesive and expansive work to date. The album release on March 20th lands in the middle of the band’s 10-night Beacon Theatre residency in New York City, running March 10th through 28th, with most shows already sold out.
The “Future Soul 2026 Tour” launches April 14th and runs through late October, a 35-date Live Nation outing that includes two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (July 31 and August 1), and a co-headlining night at The Hollywood Bowl on August 17th with The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers. The band also appears at Bonnaroo, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Supporting on various dates: Alabama Shakes, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Molly Tuttle.
BEACON THEATRE RESIDENCY:
Tue. Mar. 10 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Wed. Mar. 11 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Fri. Mar. 13 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sat. Mar. 14 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Wed. Mar. 18 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
Fri. Mar. 20 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sat. Mar. 21 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Wed. Mar. 25 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
Fri. Mar. 27 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sat. Mar. 28 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
FUTURE SOUL 2026 TOUR:
Tue. Apr. 14 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park (with Molly Tuttle)
Wed. Apr. 15 – Fort Worth, TX @ Will Rogers Auditorium (with Molly Tuttle)
Tori Amos is back. “Stronger Together,” the first single from her 18th studio album ‘In Times of Dragons,’ is out now via Universal/Fontana, with the album itself arriving May 1st. The track features backing vocals from her daughter Tash, and it arrives atmospherically charged, emotionally direct, and immediately recognizable as Amos at the height of her powers. It’s essential, a return that feels genuinely necessary.
‘In Times of Dragons’ is built around ten distinct characters, each tied to a specific track. “Stronger Together” introduces The Daughter, a figure of resilience, connection, and empowerment. The album weaves myth, political allegory, and personal storytelling through Amos’ signature piano-driven art-pop, shaped by the weight and urgency of the present moment. It is ambitious architecture, and this first glimpse suggests the structure holds.
The live show behind the record is equally substantial. Amos launches her largest European tour in a decade first, crossing 18 countries before bringing a 35-date U.S. summer run stateside. Longtime collaborator Jon Evans returns on bass and as Music Director, Earl Harvin holds the drum chair, and three backing singers join the lineup: Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavinka, and Hadley Kennary. The set will draw from ‘In Times of Dragons’ alongside material spanning her 35-year career.
This is a full-scale return, not a quiet reentry. An 18-country European stretch followed by 35 North American dates signals an artist treating this record as a major statement, and “Stronger Together” earns that framing on its own terms. May 1st is the date to hold.
Blackpink has dropped the music video teaser for “Go,” the title track from their upcoming third mini album ‘Deadline,’ out February 27th. The five-track project includes pre-release single “Jump,” along with “Me and My,” “Champion,” and “Fxxxboy.” The teaser landed with immediate global impact, and the response from fans worldwide has been visceral and loud: this feels like a genuinely new chapter for one of the biggest acts on the planet.
The teaser operates on a grand visual scale. The members move through sea, land, and sky before pushing toward outer space, rendered through surreal, sensorial cinematography. In one scene, they grip crossed oars together with a shared, locked-in energy. The title “Go” flashes in multiple languages. A burst of white sand forms the word itself. The symbolism is dense, the atmosphere unlike anything in Blackpink’s previous visual vocabulary.
‘Deadline,’ per YG Entertainment, is built around “irreversible peak moments” and presents “the most radiant and defining present of Blackpink.” That framing aligns with the teaser’s cosmic ambition. This is a group swinging for something bigger and stranger than what came before, and the early evidence suggests they’ve connected.
From February 27th through March 8th, Blackpink partners with the National Museum of Korea on the NMK X Blackpink project, supported by Spotify. The museum’s exterior will be bathed in pink light, while the members’ voices guide visitors through selected artifacts via audio docent recordings. A listening session featuring all tracks from ‘Deadline’ runs in the main lobby. Pre-release sessions sold out instantly. Post-release sessions are open to the public.
One more number worth noting: Blackpink’s official YouTube channel crossed 100 million subscribers last week, the first and highest such milestone achieved by any artist worldwide, arriving roughly nine years and eight months after the channel launched on June 28, 2016.
Tame Impala is coming home. Kevin Parker’s genre-defining project has announced four Australian arena dates this October in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, the long-awaited homecoming leg of the “Deadbeat Tour.” The run follows a massive European stretch beginning in April and a North American run launching July 7th with guests Djo and Dominic Fike. Presales open Wednesday, February 25th, with general on-sale Friday, February 27th at 11 am local time.
‘Deadbeat,’ released in late 2025, is the record behind all of this momentum. Built between Fremantle and Parker’s Injidup studio, Wave House, it arrived with a distinct minimalism and crunch, a more spontaneous creative approach, and a vocal range that pushes Parker into new territory. The response has been unambiguous: “This is the best thing Kevin Parker has ever made,” and the data backs that up. “Dracula” landed at No. 3 on triple J’s Hottest 100, nearly two decades after Tame Impala first appeared in the poll.
The industry has taken notice too. Parker won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “End of Summer” in February, his first solo win in the category. It follows his 2025 trophy in the same field for “Neverender,” his collaboration with French dance legends Justice. A “Dracula” remix featuring Jennie of Blackpink is out now, keeping the album deep in the cultural conversation months after release.
Supporting all Australian dates is Ninajirachi, the Central Coast-raised electronic artist and producer whose debut album ‘I Love My Computer’ swept 2025’s award season. The record took top honours at the Australian Music Prize, the NSW Music Breakthrough Artist Prize, two J Awards including Album of the Year, and three ARIAs. She is the right artist for this moment, on this tour.
TOUR DATES:
Oct 10 – Brisbane @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Spencer Krug, the Wolf Parade co-founder whose songwriting has defined a generation of Canadian indie rock, is releasing a solo piano version of “I’ll Believe In Anything,” out now on Sub Pop worldwide (and on Pronounced Kroog in Canada.) The track comes from Wolf Parade’s debut full-length ‘Apologies To The Queen Mary,’ and it has been living rent-free in the cultural conversation since its prominent placement in the hit TV series Heated Rivalry.
The numbers behind this moment are real and they are significant. The original recording of “I’ll Believe In Anything” has crossed 40 million streams on Spotify, with 20 million of those arriving since Heated Rivalry premiered in late November. The band’s monthly listenership on the platform has grown to over 2 million. A Vulture interview published February 9th digs into the connection between the song and the show.
This new version started as something intimate and unplanned. Krug performed it during his solo set at Unreal City Fest at Russian Hall in Vancouver, and the social media response was immediate and overwhelming. He took that energy into Risque Disque Records in Ladysmith, BC, and committed the performance to tape for a proper release. The recording carries the weight and warmth that made the original so affecting, now distilled to a single instrument and voice.
Krug brings the solo show to St. James Hall in Vancouver on June 5th. Wolf Parade, meanwhile, hits the road for a run of Canadian headline dates this March, opening in St. Catharines at the Warehouse on March 11th and 12th, moving to Bridgeworks in Hamilton on March 13th, and closing out at Sonic Hall in Guelph on March 14th and 15th. More dates are on the way.
Formerly based in The Netherlands and now rooted in County Cork, Brian O’Glanby steps into a bold new chapter with The Deep Hour. Known for his anthemic songwriting and distinctive, soul-tinged indie grit, O’Glanby has spent more than two decades crafting emotionally rich narratives drawn from lived experience and the complexities of the human condition. The project began gaining momentum with late 2025 single “The One,” which reached #1 on both the main Irish iTunes chart and the iTunes Rock chart, earning support from Red FM, Amazing Radio and others.
Now, the second release from The Deep Hour, “Hurricane,” arrives February 20, delivering one of O’Glanby’s most personal works to date. Built around heartfelt melody and raw honesty, the song addresses the devastating and often unspoken realities of domestic violence. The track features acclaimed guitarist Gerry Leonard, known for his work with David Bowie and Suzanne Vega, alongside renowned bassist Robbie Malone, celebrated for collaborations with David Gray and The Corrs. Their contributions deepen the song’s emotional weight and musical intensity.
O’Glanby has recently completed the forthcoming album “Through Your Eyes,” produced by Wayne P. Sheehy at Ocean Studios Ireland on the shores of Bantry Bay. Featuring contributions from Trevor Hutchinson, Lisa Lambe, Paul Linehan and Catriona Fallon, the record reflects resilience, conviction and artistic clarity shaped by decades in music. With “Hurricane,” The Deep Hour signals a powerful and purposeful new phase in O’Glanby’s career.
The Borderland Music and Arts Festival returns to East Aurora, New York from September 18-20, bringing another expansive weekend of music to Knox Farm State Park, just 15 minutes from Buffalo. This year’s lineup is led by Jack White, Alabama Shakes and Lord Huron, anchoring a diverse bill of more than two dozen acts. Also set to appear are Pixies, The Head and the Heart, Jesse Welles, Flipturn, Chance Peña, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Mon Rovîa, Arcy Drive and Jonah Kagen.
Presale tickets go live February 26 at 10 am EST, with the general onsale beginning February 27 at 10 am EST. Fans can register for a presale code at borderlandfestival.com. Three-day general admission passes and single-day tickets are available, along with VIP upgrades that include lounge access, premium viewing areas, upgraded restrooms, private bars and additional seating. Platinum passes expand the experience further with front-of-house main stage viewing, access to the Backstage Hideaway Lounge and enhanced hospitality offerings.
Festivalgoers can choose from a wide range of hotel options in the Buffalo area, while on-site RV camping is available as an add-on to festival passes. Complimentary parking is included, and campers can purchase a weekend shuttle pass for transportation to and from the campground. Full camping details are available at borderlandfestival.com/camping.
Rocklahoma returns for its 20th anniversary celebration, once again transforming the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma into a three-day destination for heritage rock and pit-fueled hardcore. This year’s lineup is topped by thrash icons Slayer, celebrating 40 years of ‘Reign in Blood,’ alongside Papa Roach and Godsmack. The stacked bill also features Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Black Label Society, Insane Clown Posse, Jet, Buckcherry, Militarie Gun, Ugly Kid Joe and many more. Weekend passes, VIP packages and camping options go on sale February 25 at 10 am CT.
Produced by Pryor Creek Music Festivals, Rocklahoma has built its reputation on community as much as music. Marketing director Mike Savage describes the campgrounds as the lifeblood of the festival, where fans roll in with RVs, claim their longtime spots and reconnect year after year. The 2026 edition balances classic hard rock staples like Molly Hatchet and Slaughter with crossover acts including Hollywood Undead, Living Colour, Wolfmother, Black Veil Brides and Dropkick Murphys, reflecting both its roots and its evolving edge.
Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called the band’s return their first appearance in over a decade, promising a powerful comeback performance. Now fully independent after previous partnerships with AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents, Rocklahoma continues to draw tens of thousands of fans from Oklahoma, Texas and beyond. While glamping and premium experiences are available, organizers emphasize that the festival’s true heartbeat remains in the campgrounds, where tradition, blue-collar spirit and rock community converge year after year.
The Academy of Country Music, Dick Clark Productions and MGM have announced ticket on-sale details for the 61st ACM Awards and a full slate of ACM Awards week events. The 61st ACM Awards will take place Sunday, May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will once again stream live exclusively on Prime Video. Pre-sale tickets begin February 25 at 10 am PT, with general on-sale starting February 27 at 10 am PT.
ACM Awards week will feature ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends on May 15 at Topgolf Las Vegas, headlined by Riley Green, with additional performers to be announced. The weekend continues with ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash on May 16 at Mandalay Bay Beach, spotlighting rising country stars in a large-scale outdoor setting. Proceeds from Country on the Green benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the Academy’s philanthropic arm.
The 60th anniversary show in 2025, hosted by Reba McEntire, reached audiences in more than 240 countries and territories and featured performances from some of the genre’s biggest names. Returning to Sunday night, the 61st ACM Awards will continue celebrating the artists, collaborations and defining moments shaping country music today.
