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RiotWeekend Roar Back After Three Years With Fiery New Single ‘Harry’

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RiotWeekend Roar Back After Three Years With Fiery New Single ‘Harry’

Alt-pop punk rockers RiotWeekend have returned in full force with their hook-heavy new single and live video “Harry,” marking their first release in three years. Fronted by Holly Nunn, the track carries deep emotional weight. “Growing up I spent all my time with my best friend and over a while her behaviour changed. She had her demons and was struggling with that but, as her best friend, it was also really hard for me to sit by and watch as she spiralled further down,” Nunn shares. “All I could do was just be there for her. The catharsis is assuring that I will always be here for her and those I care about through tough and dark moments and in whatever fallout happens.”

The Guildford-based band—Nunn, Tomma Moulard, Rab McGowan, and Salvatore Bertolone—blend pop-punk energy with hard-hitting riffs and wide-ranging vocals. Their self-titled debut EP ‘RiotWeekend’ earned airplay from BBC Introducing and praise from Pop-Punk Pizza Podcast, which called them “energetic and exciting.” Drawing comparisons to Green Day, Blink-182, Paramore, and Linkin Park, their live shows are an explosive mix of power and connection.

With more new music on the way in 2026, RiotWeekend are on a mission to inspire anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. “We’re passionate about righting wrongs in the world, but certainly don’t take ourselves too seriously!” the band says. “We want to show everyone that you can have fun even with tragic situations.” RiotWeekend’s comeback is loud, fearless, and full of heart—just the way punk should be.

Canada Soccer and Infinity & Unite Music and Sport With Perfect Pitch Ambassadors

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Canada Soccer and Infinity & Unite Music and Sport With Perfect Pitch Ambassadors

Canada Soccer and Infinity & have revealed the first wave of artists joining Perfect Pitch, a landmark collaboration that unites Canadian music and sport under Grammy Award-winning producer Boi-1da. The newly announced music ambassadors include Alessia Cara, Charlotte Cardin, Loud Luxury, Nelly Furtado, The Tragically Hip, and Zeds Dead. Each will use their platform to amplify the program’s creative initiatives and support the mission of the Canada Soccer Foundation, which empowers youth and strengthens Canada’s National Teams.

Led by Boi-1da, Perfect Pitch has been in development for months, blending genres and cultures to reflect Canada’s diversity. The forthcoming album, arriving ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, will feature original songs, re-imagined classics, and collaborations between some of the country’s most celebrated artists. “The energy around this project has been incredible,” said Boi-1da. “It’s inspiring to see so many iconic Canadian artists come together. What we’re creating isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural statement.”

Infinity & will oversee cross-promotional and activation opportunities to elevate Canada Soccer’s brand beyond sport. “Perfect Pitch represents a true celebration of Canadian creativity, where Canada’s music and sport come together to inspire the next generation,” said Jerry Deifer of Infinity. Canada Soccer’s Samantha Rogers added that the program tells the story of Canadian soccer “in a new way, one that is truly representative of Canada.” Additional artists and release details will be announced in the coming months

Cat Power Celebrates 20 Years of ‘The Greatest’ With 2026 World Tour and New ‘Redux’ EP

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Cat Power Celebrates 20 Years of ‘The Greatest’ With 2026 World Tour and New ‘Redux’ EP

Cat Power will mark the 20th anniversary of her acclaimed 2006 album The Greatest with a 2026 world tour and a new EP titled Redux, out January 23 via Domino. The North American leg begins February 12 in Houston and runs through March 14 in Nashville, followed by an extensive European and UK stretch in October and November. Each show will feature the album performed in full, honoring the original The Greatest tour lineup with Dirty Delta Blues—Judah Bauer, Gregg Foreman, Erik Paparozzi, and Jim White. Recorded with longtime collaborator Stuart Sikes at Church House Studios in Austin, the Redux EP includes covers of James Brown’s “Try Me,” Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares to You,” and a reimagined version of her own “Could We.” Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 AM local time.

Cat Power – The Greatest 20th Anniversary Tour 2026

February 2026
12 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs)
13 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
15 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
16 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
17 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles
18 – San Francisco, CA – Fox Theatre
20 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
21 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
22 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
23 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
27 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
28 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

March 2026
1 – Toronto, ON – History
3 – Kingston, NY – Ulster Performing Arts Center
4 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
6 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
7 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
8 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
10 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
12 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
14 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

October 2026
7 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
9 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
10 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
12 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks
14 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
15 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys Neue Welt
17 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall
19 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Konzerthaus
20 – Munich, Germany – Muffathalle
21 – Strasbourg, France – La Laiterie
23 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Les Docks
24 – Lyon, France – Le Radiant
25 – Toulouse, France – Le Bikini
26 – Rennes, France – Le MeM
28 – Antwerp, Belgium – De Roma
29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
30 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – Philharmonie Luxembourg
31 – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel

November 2026
2 – Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon
3 – London, UK – Roundhouse
4 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall
5 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
7 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street

Dirty Three Announce First North American Tour in Over a Decade

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Dirty Three Announce First North American Tour in Over a Decade

Australian trio Dirty Three — Warren Ellis, Mick Turner, and Jim White — are heading back to North America for the first time since 2012. The tour launches March 20 in Portland and runs through April 11 in Montreal, with stops in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Knoxville (Big Ears Festival), Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Toronto, and more. Their NYC show happens April 3 at Pioneer Works, and tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10 AM local time. The tour follows the release of Love Changes Everything, their first album in 12 years, which arrived in 2024.

Dirty Three 2026 North American Tour:
Mar 20 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Mar 21 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Mar 23 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
Mar 24 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
Mar 27 – Knoxville, TN – Big Ears Festival
Mar 28 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
Mar 30 – Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
Mar 31 – Baltimore, MD – The Recher
Apr 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Apr 3 – New York, NY – Pioneer Works
Apr 4 – Boston, MA – Sinclair
Apr 6 – Detroit, MI – El Club
Apr 8 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Apr 10 – Toronto, ON – Concert Hall
Apr 11 – Montreal, QC – Le Gesù

Billboard’s Keith Caulfield Breaks Down How the Charts Really Work

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Billboard’s Keith Caulfield Breaks Down How the Charts Really Work

What does it take to land a song on a Billboard chart? Billboard’s managing director of charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield, joined host Kristin Robinson to unpack the history and evolution of the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, explaining how today’s rankings blend radio, sales, and streaming. He shared insights on the resurgence of catalog albums, how Billboard determines an artist’s genre, and how stars like Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Drake dominate the No. 1 spot. From vinyl variants to the revival of CDs and cassettes, Caulfield revealed how modern artists use every format and fan connection to make chart history.

Malcolm McDowell Reveals How Stanley Kubrick Chose Him for ‘A Clockwork Orange’

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Malcolm McDowell Reveals How Stanley Kubrick Chose Him for ‘A Clockwork Orange’

While appearing on The Magnificent Others podcast, legendary actor Malcolm McDowell shared with host Billy Corgan the full story of how Stanley Kubrick cast him as Alex in the 1971 classic A Clockwork Orange. McDowell believed for years that Kubrick had simply seen him in Lindsay Anderson’s If…, but as Kubrick’s wife Christiane later revealed during a trip to Australia, there was more to it. Kubrick had his projectionist on standby to run If… for him and his family, and after McDowell’s first entrance, Kubrick asked to see it again — four times. After the fourth viewing, Christiane recalled, Kubrick turned to her and said, “We found our Alex.”


Jazz Icon Diana Krall Announces 2026 Canadian Tour

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Jazz Icon Diana Krall Announces 2026 Canadian Tour

Today, GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced she will embark on a Canadian tour, commencing on April 8, 2026, in Hamilton, ON, at the FirstOntario Concert Hall. The tour will make stops in Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, Edmonton, and Calgary before wrapping up at the Orpheum in Vancouver on April 22nd.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 7th, at 10am local time HERE.

A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two GRAMMY Awards, ten Juno Awards and have earned nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum status albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two GRAMMY Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing her as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album, This Dream Of You, garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Diana Krall’s musical signature. Krall’s unique artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

Diana Krall Canadian Tour Dates:
April 8, 2026 Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
April 10, 2026 Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre: Southam Hall
April 11, 2026 Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre: Southam Hall
April 14, 2026 Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
April 15, 2026 Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
April 16, 2026 Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
April 20, 2026 Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
April 21, 2026 Calgary, AB – Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons
April 22, 2026 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum

Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour

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Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour

Legendary rock bands Descendents and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls announced their co-headline tour, set to kick off in early 2026. Promoted by Live Nation, the 18-city run begins on Friday, February 13 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI making stops across the U.S. in Pittsburgh, Orlando, Houston, Anaheim and more before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at The Salt Shed Indoors on Sunday, March 15. Special guest NOBRO will join both bands on most dates of the tour.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning Tuesday, November 4 at 12pm ET. The general onsale will begin Friday, November 7 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

2026 TOUR DATES:

Fri Feb 13 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Sat Feb 14 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland

Sun Feb 15 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Tue Feb 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

Thu Feb 19 – Wallingford, CT – Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Fri Feb 20 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall

Sat Feb 21 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

Mon Feb 23 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando^

Tue Feb 24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

Thu Feb 26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans

Fri Feb 27 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston

Sat Feb 28 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

Mon Mar 02 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

Wed Mar 04 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

Fri Mar 06 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim

Fri Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – SteelHouse Omaha

Sat Mar 14 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre

Sun Mar 15 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed Indoors

^Without NOBRO

Since first emerging from (and defining) the Southern California pop-punk scene in 1978, the legendary Descendents have released classic after classic, from their landmark 1982 LP Milo Goes to College to 2016’s Hypercaffium Spazzinate. Now, after issuing a flurry of singles to get fans through the past few years, the band — Milo Aukerman (vocals), Bill Stevenson (drums), Stephen Egerton (guitar), and Karl Alvarez (bass) — will be touring in support of a new album. With a very cool twist.

What started with Milo Goes to College now comes full circle on the blistering 9th & Walnut (Epitaph), a “lost album” quietly recorded in 2002 by the MGTC lineup of Stevenson, Aukerman, Tony Lombardo on bass, and Frank Navetta (d. 2008) on guitar. Audiences should be geared up for shows featuring songs spanning Descendents’ incredible career, from “Suburban Home” and “Silly Girl” to “I’m the One” and “Without Love,” and including 9th & Walnut tracks like first single “Baby Doncha Know” and its incendiary follow-up, “Nightage.”

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ in May 2024 which debuted at Number 3 in the Official Album Chart and Number 1 in the Independent Album Chart. His album ‘FTHC’ (Feb 2022) became his first #1 hit with the previous four albums all peaking in the Top 3. With over a million albums sold worldwide, he has three gold-certified albums and one silver status.

Since his first solo gig in 2004, Frank has played his 3000th show in Feb 2025 at Alexandra Palace, London, which sold out within 24 hours of being on general sale. His biggest UK headline shows include aforementioned Alexandra Palace, O2 Arena and Wembley Arena. He has performed at almost every UK venue imaginable, from tiny clubs to stadiums as well as the opening ceremony of 2012 London Olympics.

Internationally, Frank has played headline shows in all continents with big followings across Europe and North America. He completed the ambitious 50 States in 50 Days tour in 2022 – the first non-US citizen to do so. His award-winning 4-day festival, Lost Evenings takes place in a different city each year – this year in Edinburgh, Scotland, and next year in Dallas, TX.

During the pandemic, Frank raised almost £300K for grassroot music venues with a weekly series of livestreams resulting in the Music Venue Trust awarding him the Outstanding Achievement for Grassroots Music Venues. Building on this, Frank completed a Music Venue Trust World Record of playing 15 shows in 24 hours – all in grassroot venues and in conjunction with independent record shops.

Guitar Virtuoso Jesse Cook Joins PBS SoCal’s Star-Studded We ❤ Public Television! Special

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Guitar Virtuoso Jesse Cook Joins PBS SoCal’s Star-Studded We ❤ Public Television! Special

World-renowned guitarist Jesse Cook joins an all-star cast for We ❤ Public Television!, the PBS SoCal live three-hour special airing November 8. Cook, a longtime PBS favorite whose five concert specials have aired since 2005, will perform his hit “Mario Takes a Walk.” The event, celebrating the legacy and cultural reach of public media, also features appearances from Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ken Burns, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin, Marlee Matlin, Bill Nye, and more. An encore airs Thanksgiving night, November 27, with streaming available on the PBS App through December 24.

Following a stellar year highlighted by his single “Forever,” which drew over 100,000 YouTube views in eight days, Cook’s global influence continues to soar. His Live From Massey Hall concert, filmed at the historic Toronto venue, is now streaming on CBC Gem and worldwide via CBC Music and YouTube. After touring Europe this fall, Cook launches a 15-city U.S. tour beginning January 16, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida, bringing his masterful blend of rumba flamenco and world music to fans across the country.

US TOUR DATES:

16-Jan-26 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre
17-Jan-26 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre
18-Jan-26 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Parker Playhouse
20-Jan-26 – Melbourne, FL – King Center for the Perf Arts
21-Jan-26 – Orlando, FL – Steinmetz Hall
22-Jan-26 – Gainesville, FL – Phillips Ctr Upstage @ Uof Florida
23-Jan-26 – Jacksonville, FL – WJCT Studios
24-Jan-26 – Savannah, GA – District Live
25-Jan-26 – Sandy Springs, FL – Byers Theatre
27-Jan-26 – Richmond, VA – Tin Pan
28-Jan-26 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
29-Jan-26 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center for the Arts
30-Jan-26 – Old Saybrook, MA – The Kate
31-Jan-26 – Springfield, MA – HOPE Center for the Arts
1-Feb-26 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

For tickets and information, visit jessecook.com.

E-Bikes and Music: The Soundtrack of Urban Freedom

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By Mitch Rice

Where Rhythm Meets the Road

Every generation has its soundtrack — and its ride.
 For today’s Gen Z and young creatives, the rhythm of freedom doesn’t come from revving engines or rumbling trains. It hums quietly through city streets on the charge of an electric bike.

It’s not just transportation. It’s movement — smooth, silent, syncopated.

 You hear it in the way tires kiss the pavement, in the rush of wind past your headphones, in the spontaneous playlists that match every streetlight and skyline.

This is the new rhythm of urban freedom: less noise, more feeling.

The City as a Stage

Every city has a beat — some are bass-heavy, some jazz, some pure ambient hum. And an e-bike lets you ride inside that rhythm instead of just watching it.

On your commute, your playlist syncs with the motion — lo-fi on early mornings, punk when you’re late, or synthwave at sunset. The city turns into choreography: traffic lights flash, sneakers tap, wheels spin.

That’s what the new wave of riders is discovering — a fusion of motion and music that feels like creative expression. Your ride becomes your tempo.

The best ebikes aren’t just about getting somewhere faster; they’re about turning ordinary streets into personal soundtracks.

Macfox: The Design of Sound and Motion

Few brands capture this energy as well as Macfox, an electric bicycle company that treats riding as a lifestyle — not a utility.

The Macfox X7 feels like an anthem for open spaces.
 Its fat 20×5.0 rear tire and 20×4.5 front create a grounded rhythm — a steady beat you can trust when carving corners or cruising long avenues. The throttle hum is almost percussive, like a low-frequency bass note guiding the ride.

Then there’s the Macfox X1S × Bs.Zay, a collab that merges design with street energy.
 It’s the bike version of a remix — sleek, defiant, and creative. It carries that underground spirit of independent artists: the confidence to move differently, to look like you belong even when you stand out.

For riders who find freedom in expression — through music, art, or motion — these bikes become instruments, not machines.

The Playlist Mentality

Music and e-bikes share one thing in common: flow.

 When you find the right tempo, everything clicks — movement feels effortless.

That’s why riding has become part of the creative process for so many young people. Songwriters take e-bike rides to clear their heads. Photographers and videographers capture their best street shots from the saddle. Even DJs say they test playlists while riding, feeling how rhythm translates to motion.

The ride becomes meditation with a beat — a moment of self-curated freedom.

From Noise to Harmony

There’s irony in how silence can feel louder than traffic.

 E-bikes are part of a cultural shift from excess to essence. No exhaust, no vibration — just the mechanical whisper of motion and the music you choose to fill the space.

It’s the opposite of chaos — it’s control. It’s the sense that your city moves with you, not against you.

When brands like Macfox create electric bicycles that combine design, technology, and emotion, they’re not just building transport — they’re composing lifestyle soundtracks.

Riding into the Creative Future

If the skateboard was the soundtrack of the early 2000s, the electric bike is the mixtape of this decade. It’s freedom that runs on clean energy, self-expression that doesn’t shout, and motion that feels almost musical.

For every weekend artist, urban dreamer, and late-night rider, the rhythm of the ride is part of their story.

 It’s independence with a melody — a fusion of speed, sustainability, and self.

And maybe that’s the point: the best rides, like the best songs, stay with you long after they end.

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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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