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Donovan Woods Reimagines “Portland, Maine” With LeAnn Rimes A Decade Later

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Donovan Woods Reimagines “Portland, Maine” With LeAnn Rimes A Decade Later

Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods marks the ten-year anniversary of “Portland, Maine” with a newly recorded version featuring multi-platinum and Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes. Originally co-written with the late Abe Stoklasa, the song followed an unlikely path, first recorded by Tim McGraw in 2014 before Woods released his own demo version in 2015, a move that helped define his career and introduce the song to a wide and devoted audience.

The new recording brings added depth and gravity, pairing Woods’ intimate delivery with Rimes’ unmistakable vocal presence. Her contribution broadens the song’s emotional scope while honoring its quiet storytelling core, creating a version that carries memory, history, and renewed connection in every line. The collaboration stands as a meaningful tribute to the song’s journey, its creators, and its lasting place in Woods’ catalogue.

DONOVAN WOODS TOUR DATES:

^Supporting The Paper Kites

May 1, 2026 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin^

May 2, 2026 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall^

May 4, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville^

May 6, 2026 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club^

May 7, 2026 – Boston, MA – Royale^

May 8, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts^

May 9, 2026 – New York, NY – Webster Hall^

May 10, 2026 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS^

May 12, 2026 – Toronto, ON – History^

May 14, 2026 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago^

May 15, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue^

May 17, 2026 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre^

May 19, 2026 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom^

May 20, 2026 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre for Performing Arts^

May 21, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre^

May 26, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern^

Nov 11-15, 2026 – Miami, FL – Moon River at Sea

New Order Open The Vaults With Expanded Editions Of ‘Movement’ And ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’

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New Order Open The Vaults With Expanded Editions Of ‘Movement’ And ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’

New Order have released a series of newly expanded 2 CD and Blu-ray formats across their studio album catalogue, out now via Rhino. The rollout includes 2 CD editions of ‘Movement’, ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’, ‘Low-Life’, and ‘Brotherhood’, each pairing a newly remastered original album on disc one with bonus material on disc two. These editions mark the first time the remasters and additional tracks appear on CD outside of the Definitive Edition box sets and arrive with booklets featuring liner notes and archival photography.

Select albums also receive Blu-ray Audio releases, with ‘Movement’, ‘Low-Life’, and ‘Brotherhood’ presented in Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD 5.1 surround sound, 2024 stereo mixes, and instrumentals by Steven Wilson. While multitrack master tapes for “As It Is When It Was” and “Broken Promise” are no longer available, those tracks have been carefully upscaled from the 2024 stereo remasters to closely match the immersive Atmos and surround experience. The result offers a detailed and expansive new way to hear New Order’s early catalogue, balancing technical clarity with the band’s unmistakable emotional charge.

Movement (Expanded Edition)

CD 1: Original Album, 2019 Remaster

  1. Dreams Never End
  2. Truth
  3. Senses
  4. Chosen Time
  5. ICB
  6. The Him
  7. Doubts Even Here
  8. Denial

CD 2: Extras

  1. Dreams Never End (Western Works Demo – Take 2)
  2. Homage (Western Works Demo)
  3. Ceremony (Western Works Demo)
  4. Truth (Western Works Demo)
  5. Are You Ready For This? (Western Works Demo)
  6. The Him (Cargo Demo)
  7. Senses (Cargo Demo)
  8. Truth (Cargo Demo)
  9. Dreams Never End (Cargo Demo)
  10. Mesh (Cargo Demo)
  11. ICB (Cargo Demo)
  12. Procession (Cargo Demo)
  13. Cries And Whispers (Cargo Demo)
  14. Doubts Even Here (Instrumental) (Cargo Demo)
  15. Ceremony (1st Mix – Ceremony Sessions)
  16. Temptation (Alternative 7” Mix #2)
  17. Procession (Rehearsal Recording)
  18. Chosen Time (Rehearsal Recording)

Power, Corruption & Lies (Expanded Edition)

CD 1: Original Album, 2020 Remaster

  1. Age of Consent
  2. We All Stand
  3. The Village
  4. 5 8 6
  5. Your Silent Face
  6. Ultraviolence
  7. Ecstacy
  8. Leave Me Alone

CD 2: Extras

  1. Age Of Consent (Writing Session Recording)
  2. The Village (Writing Session Recording)
  3. 5 8 6 (Writing Session Recording)
  4. Your Silent Face (Writing Session Recording)
  5. Ecstacy (Writing Session Recording)
  6. Leave Me Alone (Writing Session Recording)
  7. Turn The Heater On (John Peel Session)
  8. We All Stand (John Peel Session)
  9. Too Late (John Peel Session)
  10. 5 8 6 (John Peel Session)
  11. Too Late (Instrumental Rough Mix, John Peel Session Outtake)
  12. Thieves Like Us (New York demo #1)
  13. Thieves Like Us (Writing Session Recording)
  14. Murder (Writing Session Recording)
  15. Blue Monday (Writing Session Recording)
  16. Blue Monday (1982 Writing Session Recording)
  17. Blue Monday (Instrumental Outtake, Album Session Recording)

Low-Life (Expanded Edition)

CD 1: Original Album, 2023 Remaster

  1. Love Vigilantes
  2. The Perfect Kiss
  3. This Time Of Night
  4. Sunrise
  5. Elegia
  6. Sooner Than You Think
  7. Sub-Culture
  8. Face Up

CD 2: Extras

  1. Love Vigilantes – TV Pitch Instrumental Edit (mono)
  2. The Perfect Kiss – Writing Session Recording
  3. Untitled no. 1 – Writing Session Recording
  4. Sunrise – Instrumental Rough Mix
  5. Elegia – Full Length Version
  6. Sooner Than You Think – Album Session Unedited Version
  7. Sub-Culture – Album Session Early Instrumental Version
  8. Face Up – Writing Session Recording
  9. Let’s Go – Album Session Instrumental
  10. Untitled no. 2 – Writing Session Recording
  11. Sunrise – Writing Session Recording
  12. Love Vigilantes – Writing Session Recording
  13. Sooner Than You Think – Writing Session Recording
  14. Skullcrusher – Demo

Brotherhood (Expanded Edition)

CD 1: Original Album, 2024 Remaster

  1. Paradise
  2. Weirdo
  3. As It Is When It Was
  4. Broken Promise
  5. Way of Life
  6. Bizarre Love Triangle
  7. All Day Long
  8. Angel Dust
  9. Every Little Counts
  10. State of the Nation

CD 2: Extras

  1. Shellshock (AOR Version)
  2. State Of The Nation (Japan Demo)
  3. Paradise (Robert Racic Remix)
  4. As It Is When It Was (Japan Demo)
  5. Broken Promise (Instrumental)
  6. Bizarre Love Triangle (Stephen Hague 12” Remix)
  7. All Day Long (Instrumental)
  8. Evil Dust
  9. Every Little Counts (Full Length)
  10. Salvation Theme
  11. Skullcrusher (Full Length)
  12. Touched By The Hand Of God (Salvation Version)
  13. Let’s Go (Salvation Version)
  14. Sputnik
  15. Blue Monday 1988 (Michael Johnson 12″ Remix)

Victoria Hetherington’s ‘The Friend Machine’ Examines AI Companionship And The Changing Shape Of Human Connection

Eric Alper
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Victoria Hetherington’s ‘The Friend Machine’ Examines AI Companionship And The Changing Shape Of Human Connection

The Friend Machine by Victoria Hetherington is out now, offering a clear-eyed exploration of how artificial intelligence intersects with loneliness, intimacy, and modern relationships. The book opens by situating AI companionship within a broader cultural moment shaped by isolation, then expands through interviews with scientists, social critics, and experts across disciplines, grounding the conversation in lived reality and informed analysis.

Hetherington moves fluidly across philosophy, psychology, ethics, economics, and biology, connecting abstract questions to real human experiences. The most striking chapters center on individuals from varied backgrounds who turn to AI for companionship, approached with care and attentiveness rather than spectacle. The book brings sharp focus to how technology reshapes emotional life, documenting a shift already underway and reframing how connection, closeness, and presence are understood in a machine-mediated world.

Away Fans Blur Dancefloor And Guitar Lines On “Keeping On” With Club-Ready Intensity

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Away Fans Blur Dancefloor And Guitar Lines On “Keeping On” With Club-Ready Intensity

London indie-rock four piece away fans return with their new single “Keeping On,” a track that pushes their sound deeper into electronic territory while keeping the pulse of a live band front and center. Built on pre-programmed drums blended with live performance, the song threads jungle and drum and bass breaks through sharp guitar lines and propulsive rhythms. Backing vocals from SEY.MOUR. add warmth and texture, amplifying the emotional core of a song rooted in post-argument tension and the urge to reconnect. Inspired by the collision of rave culture and rock lineage associated with Primal Scream and The Prodigy, “Keeping On” moves with restless energy, murky post-punk attitude, and London dancefloor grit, delivering a tight, high-impact rush that thrives on momentum and movement.


Zac Brown Band Expand ‘Love & Fear’ With “Hard Run” Featuring Marcus King And “The Sum”

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Zac Brown Band Expand ‘Love & Fear’ With “Hard Run” Featuring Marcus King And “The Sum”

Zac Brown Band have shared two new singles, “Hard Run” featuring Marcus King and “The Sum,” both taken from their album ‘Love & Fear,’ out now. Following earlier releases including “I Ain’t Worried About It,” “Let It Run” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Butterfly” featuring Dolly Parton, and “Give It Away,” these tracks highlight the band’s wide emotional and musical range. “The Sum” leans into warm harmonies and reflective songwriting, while “Hard Run” charges forward with grit and Southern rock fire, anchored by King’s searing guitar work. Together, they sharpen the contrast and cohesion at the center of ‘Love & Fear,’ revealing a band stretching comfortably across groove, soul, and hard-earned clarity.


Bre-Z Opens The Door With “Bleed” And A Clear Vision For ‘In Plain Sight’

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Bre-Z Opens The Door With “Bleed” And A Clear Vision For ‘In Plain Sight’

Rapper, actress, and creative Bre-Z returns with her new single “Bleed,” out now via 7th & 22nd. The track leans into lived experience, with Bre-Z reflecting on loss, personal history, and the pressure that comes with visibility. Her delivery stays direct and controlled, balancing emotional weight with sharp lyricism and a clear narrative voice.

The accompanying video sharpens that focus through stark silhouettes and intimate framing, opening and closing with a brief interview moment that places authorship front and center. “Bleed” stands as a defining statement, grounded in honesty and conviction, and it signals the creative direction behind her forthcoming EP ‘In Plain Sight’. The record moves with clarity and confidence, marking a moment of arrival built on truth rather than image.

Gavin Williams’ ‘Format Friction’ Book Traces The Shellac Disc’s Global Journey And The Sound Of Early Listening

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Gavin Williams’ ‘Format Friction’ Book Traces The Shellac Disc’s Global Journey And The Sound Of Early Listening

Format Friction by Gavin Williams is out now, offering the first book-length study to treat the shellac disc as a truly global format. Centered on the rise of the gramophone around 1900, the book follows the seventy-eight rpm shellac disc as it moved across continents and cultures, becoming the dominant sound medium of the early twentieth century while reshaping how music was made, circulated, and heard.

Using friction as both a physical force and a conceptual lens, Williams connects sound reproduction to labor, environment, and power, beginning with South Asian knowledge systems that underpinned the format’s development. Material history, political context, and music history intersect throughout the book, reframing a familiar object through the realities of extraction, industry, and listening practice. The result sharpens how technological culture is understood, grounding early recorded sound in the tangible conditions that made it possible.

The Last Dinner Party Announce North American Tour As ‘From The Pyre’ Expands Their World

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The Last Dinner Party Announce North American Tour As ‘From The Pyre’ Expands Their World

UK art rock breakout The Last Dinner Party have announced an extensive 31-date North American tour, bringing their dramatic and sharply choreographed live show across the US and Canada in 2026. The run opens March 27 at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin and moves through major rooms in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, and beyond. Florence Road supports the first leg, with Automatic joining for the second, adding texture and momentum to an already stacked bill.

The tour arrives alongside the release of the band’s second studio album ‘From The Pyre,’ out now via Island Records. Recorded with Grammy Award winning producer Markus Dravs, the album captures a band writing with confidence and shared instinct, shaped by months on the road and a growing command of dynamics and drama. The songs carry theatrical flair, muscular arrangements, and a sense of collective movement that translates naturally to the stage. With major awards, sold-out shows worldwide, and a rapidly expanding audience, this next chapter lands with clarity and conviction.

The Last Dinner Party 2026 North American Tour Dates:
Mar 27 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Mar 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
Mar 30 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Downstairs
Apr 1 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
Apr 3 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
Apr 4 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
Apr 6 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom
Apr 7 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Apr 8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Apr 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Apr 17 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
Apr 18 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
Apr 20 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre Portland
Apr 21 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Apr 23 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
Apr 25 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center
May 19 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
May 20 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
May 22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
May 26 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
May 27 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
May 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles
May 31 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
June 2 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
June 4 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
June 5 – Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
June 7 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Cathedral Theatre
June 9 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live
June 10 – Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
June 12 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
June 13 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

Juliet Ruin Detonate “Reactance Theory” Ahead Of ‘Regime’ With Precision And Fire

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Juliet Ruin Detonate “Reactance Theory” Ahead Of ‘Regime’ With Precision And Fire

Canadian metal outfit Juliet Ruin have released their electrifying second single and music video “Reactance Theory,” pulled from their EP ‘Regime,’ out now. The track leans into the psychological concept introduced by Jack Brehm, digging into the instinctive urge to push back when personal freedom feels threatened. The result is a relentlessly driven song powered by chunky riffs, soaring hooks, and a vocal performance that refuses to let the energy dip.

“Reactance Theory” came together through an unusually collaborative process, with guitarist Wes introducing the initial hook and each member shaping the track piece by piece. A moment of creative serendipity during writing turned verses into chorus-ready lines and feels immediate and charged, with its momentum hitting hard and staying there.

Formed in 2015, Juliet Ruin continue to carve a distinct lane in modern metal through emotionally raw songwriting and genre-fluid arrangements. ‘Regime’ stretches across five tracks including “Chrysalis,” “Poems by a Poltergeist,” and the title track “Regime,” balancing crushing breakdowns with melodic lift and unfiltered honesty. The artwork by Feen Murray, built on abstract skull and heart imagery, visually echoes the tension running through the songs, while the band’s collaborative core keeps every moment tightly connected.

GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Ignite Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” With Arena-Ready Rock Power

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GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Ignite Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” With Arena-Ready Rock Power

Indian melodic rock force GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES have released a fierce new take on Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain,” out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The cover arrives with a visualizer and captures the same thunderous energy that first caught global attention during the band’s debut performance on America’s Got Talent last June, where their riff-driven interpretation cut through with total conviction.

Originally a chart-topping pop landmark for Adele, the song transforms here into a full-throttle rock statement, powered by towering guitars and Girish Pradhan’s commanding vocal delivery. The band describes the release as a thank-you to fans worldwide, marking their first performance in America and a defining moment in their journey. The recording crackles with intensity and pride, carrying the weight of that stage straight into the speakers.

Long recognized as one of India’s most influential melodic rock and metal bands, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES continue to build global momentum through dynamic songwriting and high-impact live shows. Their history of sharing stages with international heavyweights and representing their home state of Sikkim on a worldwide scale adds real gravity to every release, and this cover stands tall as a statement of confidence.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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