Massachusetts based Dream Fatigue releases new single “Be Your Anchor” via DAZE, capturing dream-like aggression with soulful pocket through bright emotional vocals enhanced by groove-driven drums and swirling riffs. The band hailing from the mind of drummer Matt Wood formerly of Fleshwater teaming with vocalist Jonali McFadden came to fruition in 2024 with debut album ‘the lady in the sky,’ now entering its next era with a track boasting sonic influence from bands like Hum and Incubus while maintaining originality throughout. The empowering anthem features McFadden’s confidently delivered chorus “sway, play, this life is your song/stay, dream, there’s nothing wrong” that builds on the beautiful grittiness established on their debut, infusing emo pop, grunge and alternative rock into something distinct and necessary. Dream Fatigue plays January 18th in Boston at The Sinclair alongside Glare, Holder and All Under Heaven with more music and touring expected throughout 2026.
Romanian Progressive Metal Band Symphress Releases Emotionally Charged New Single “Ecouri”
Romanian alternative/progressive metal outfit Symphress releases new single “Ecouri” showcasing the band’s emotionally charged, symphonic-tinged sound through self-released digital track available now. The song explores existential regret of someone who lost all contact with themselves and direction, with ghosts or echoes of the past haunting every aspect of their character, paralyzing and dehumanizing them while numbing their spirit and throwing them adrift. Failure, surrender, deceit, illusions and shame become so powerful there’s no escape, creating intense emotional weight that Symphress channels through their progressive metal approach combining heavy instrumentation with symphonic elements that amplify the track’s themes of being trapped by one’s own history and inability to move forward.
The Witcher In Concert: Wild Hunt Concert Brings Game’s Iconic Soundtrack To Manila March 28-29
Manila hosts a musical journey into the world of monsters, magic and adventure as The Witcher in Concert: Wild Hunt Concert arrives at The Theatre at Solaire, Resorts World Manila on March 28-29, 2026. A 14-member ensemble including select performers from Polish folk-metal band Percival Schuttenbach delivers the game’s iconic soundtrack live, combining traditional orchestral elements with distinctive folk instruments including accordion, hurdy-gurdy and lute lending authentic Eastern European flavor to the score. Visual projections accompany the music, recreating the game’s landscapes, epic battles and emotional moments from one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time. From haunting melodies to rousing orchestral passages, each piece captures the atmosphere of the Continent through carefully arranged performances that transform sound into story, immersing audiences in the sweeping landscapes and dramatic moments of Geralt of Rivia’s journey.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015 remains renowned for intricate storytelling, open-world exploration and morally complex decisions as players control Geralt, a seasoned monster hunter navigating a richly detailed continent inspired by Slavic mythology. The franchise distinguishes itself through narrative depth where decisions carry weight affecting immediate outcomes, broader political landscape, character relationships and fate of entire regions, with side quests offering morally gray dilemmas and complex character encounters. The game spawned Gwent, which evolved from a clever mini-game into standalone title Gwent: The Witcher Card Game complete with online tournaments, professional leagues and dedicated competitive community, reflecting how even small features receive depth creating opportunities for fans to engage beyond the main story. Tickets generate buzz with pre-sales opening soon for a concert where fantasy and symphony collide, offering fans a long-awaited celebration and newcomers an introduction to a world where fantasy, strategy and artistry intersect extraordinarily.
Starmus VIII Announces Jane Goodall Earth Medal Launch At Royal Society Alongside Stephen Hawking Medal 10th Anniversary
Board members of world-leading science and music festival Starmus gathered at London’s Royal Society alongside Jane Goodall’s family members and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce Starmus VIII and launch the Jane Goodall Earth Medal. The announcement took place exactly ten years after Starmus and Professor Stephen Hawking stood together at the Royal Society to launch the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, marking a decade of the festival’s commitment to uniting science, art and humanity. The inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal will be awarded for the first time at Starmus VIII hosted in Tenerife and La Palma in 2026, recognizing voices who protect the planet, defend biodiversity and redefine humanity’s relationship with nature with approval and blessing from Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and her family. Starmus director and co-founder Garik Israelian explains that ten years ago Stephen Hawking joined them to launch a medal inspiring millions to look to the stars, and today with Jane Goodall’s blessing they launch a medal calling everyone to protect Earth, uniting cosmic and planetary visions in a festival dedicated to the search for truth.
Jane Goodall held a cherished role within Starmus as Advisory Board Member, Hawking Medal laureate, keynote speaker and source of inspiration particularly for La Palma following the volcanic eruption, giving her blessing for an environmental and humanitarian medal to bear her name through private conversations with Israelian and Mary Lewis. Merlin Van-Lawick, Jane Goodall’s grandson, expresses deep gratitude that Starmus chose to honor his grandmother this way with full family support for the initiative. Starmus VIII will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal honoring a decade of scientists, creators, musicians, filmmakers and communicators who carried forward Hawking’s vision encouraging humanity to question deeply and embrace the power of science. Co-founder Sir Brian May notes that Jane Goodall and Stephen Hawking changed how people see the world, one by looking to the stars and the other by reminding everyone to protect life on Earth, making bringing their legacies together profoundly necessary for this moment.
The Dream Machine Releases Ramones-Inspired “Flowers On The Razor Wire” Ahead Of ‘Fort Perch Rock’ Album February 27
The Dream Machine announces new album ‘Fort Perch Rock’ arriving February 27th, 2026 via Run On Records alongside infectious new single “Flowers On The Razor Wire,” a Berlin-written rush of radio-ready new wave rock referencing The Ramones. The Wirral peninsula based five-piece follows two underground long-players with their most uncompromising and ambitious collection yet, featuring the title track’s wheeling and wailing sprint through Jim Henson-inspired, organ-fired MC5 rapid punk/psych alongside this latest offering that pounds in on a slick of keys climbing steadily to meet a gilt-finished chorus easily mistaken for a Blondie heyday single. Songwriter and lead vocalist Zak McDonnell explains the track originated from a mysterious second-hand comic found in an antique shop, with the band shouting out lines and ideas while he sat with guitar before realizing it was some sort of erotic graphic novel, noting the song draws equally from The Ramones, The Strokes, Television and The Walkmen after traveling to Berlin intending to revisit the Ramones Museum only to find it gone. The 12-track album recorded and self-produced between studios on the Wirral and in Liverpool arrives on digital, CD and special edition colored vinyl with a limited band store-only butterfly effect vinyl version including a one-off glow in the dark 7″ EP of covers paying tribute to Motown girl group The Shirelles.
‘Bowie: The Final Act’ Explores ‘Blackstar’ Creation Arrives On The BBC
David Bowie’s final chapter comes to light ten years after his passing through documentary ‘Bowie: The Final Act’ arriving on the BBC this month. The film examines how the legendary artist transformed life, death and creativity into his haunting masterpiece ‘Blackstar’ through rare archives, intimate interviews and Bowie’s own words. The documentary reveals a resurrection that continues inspiring audiences worldwide, showing how Bowie channeled his final experiences into an album that stands as one of music’s most powerful artistic statements about mortality and legacy, capturing creative vision that transcends circumstances and speaks to universal questions about existence.
Tomás Tomás Releases Dreamy “Brought It Down” With Jaeden Martell Co-Directed Music Video From EP ‘Sweet Sleep’
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter and producer Tomás Tomás shares dreamy, cinematic track “Brought It Down” from debut EP ‘Sweet Sleep’ accompanied by a serene New York City set music video co-directed with actor Jaeden Martell serving as part one of a three-part short film. The artful musical project from Tom Fattorusso, whose previous roles include assistant director and composer for campaigns like the Savage x Fenty Show, presents a soothing collection he calls “music you walk to” built as refuge from world overstimulation and an effort to get rest for the soul. The artist explains going through life feels confusing and fascinating, constantly searching for answers and meaning through reflection, but 2024 left little time to smell roses or flowers of any kind until eventually resorting to isolation proved liberating, making the project his therapy while speaking his mind through sound brought comfort.
‘Sweet Sleep’ spans seven tracks as a dreamscape allowing the artist to pose questions on coping with reality, eventually concluding answers may be unattainable though even that sentiment feels more comforting than existing without thought. The EP was produced across several friends’ living room floors using just his headphone microphone and a Scarlett solo interface before collaborating with Alex Black-Bessen and Tim Voet for finishing touches. Tomás Tomás describes the project as an extension of his search for meaning, reckoning the music works best heard while on an evening walk where questions about life can float freely without demanding immediate resolution.
Lions At The Gate Releases “Burn The Candle” Single With Vicente Cordero Directed Video
Lions At The Gate releases explosive new single “Burn The Candle” accompanied by a visually striking music video directed by Vicente Cordero, marking their first official unveiling since signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The track delivers searing riffs, thunderous rhythm section work and impassioned vocal performance as a rallying cry for unity amid division, themes central to the band’s creative vision heading into 2026. Frontman Cristian Machado describes the song as addressing the divide being driven into societies where hatred gets normalized right in front of everyone’s eyes, explaining that divided people become like sheep waiting to be led to slaughter while proudly waving the triple-edged sword of greed, pride and lust driven into humanity’s side. The Los Angeles based metal powerhouse featuring vocalist Cristian Machado formerly of Ill Niño alongside guitarists Diego Verduzco and Ahrue Luster, whose past stints with Ill Niño and Machine Head have seasoned their artistry, plus drummer Josh Cuadra brings sharpened purpose and unrelenting creative fire to this new phase.
Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerardo Martinez expresses excitement welcoming Lions At The Gate to the roster, noting their deep-rooted legacy, fearless sound and bold vision embody exactly the kind of creative force the label supports. The partnership marks a milestone moment as “Burn The Candle” serves as the first spark building toward an ambitious 2026 release cycle following their August 2023 debut album ‘The Excuses We Cannot Make’ which debuted on Billboard’s Top 100, Top New Artists and Heatseekers charts after singles “Not Even Human” rocketed to number three on Apple Metal charts and “Bed of Nails” celebrated widespread acclaim. Lions At The Gate currently tours with Death Angel bringing ferocious live energy to stages across the country, giving fans early taste of their revitalized sound while Machado’s vocals hit their peak masterfully blending grace and aggression over expert instrumentation adding dynamic layers that enhance emotional impact.
Red Vox Releases “Over a Life” Single Ahead Of Sixth Album ‘Retcon’ Arriving January 30th
Red Vox announces their sixth full-length studio album ‘Retcon’ arriving January 30th, 2026, accompanied by new single “Over a Life” with its music video available now. Vocalist Vin explains the track stands as one of their most recent recordings, played live before it even had a name and finished lyrics, with meaning drawn from experience, observation and reading Norm MacDonald’s autobiography. The album originally contained 16 songs before the band cut five and recorded two more to better fit the theme and overall vibe, creating an ironic situation where an album about not being able to change the past went through several retcons itself. Vin describes a fairly dystopian thread running throughout while the music ranges from grungy sounds on the opening track he wrote 20 years ago through electronic vibes, acoustic and mandolin infused moments, aggressive loud rock and hints of psychedelic rock across 13 total tracks.
The New York based indie rock band enters 2026 with serious momentum behind them following their music video for “Garbage Land” landing at number 54 on Rate Your Music’s Best Music Videos of 2024 and the second half of their fifth album ‘Visions and Afterthoughts’ becoming a Bandcamp bestseller in 2023. Red Vox has earned millions of streams led by breakout single “In the Garden” and nearly 8,000 physical album sales, while their live presence continues expanding from 600 people at Too Many Games 2024 to nearly 1,500 fans filling Super MAGfest 2025 and packed shows at White Eagle Hall for career spanning sets. The band invites fans into The New Flesh, an ambient first-person exploration experience functioning as a playable music video spanning three songs from ‘Retcon’ where players explore strange worlds, meet inhabitants, collect Red Vox records and discover 15 plus additional songs from across their history plus one exclusive track, earning the game a nomination for Best Game Soundtrack at an upcoming awards show.
Stealth, Maxdmyz, Die Kur And Six Is Six Unite For Cold War Concept Album ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’
NMTCG releases the split concept album ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ exploring Cold War political intrigue, psychological tension and cultural reverberations through four distinct band perspectives. Stealth, Maxdmyz, Die Kur and Six is Six each contribute their own interpretation of the overarching theme, bridging industrial, metal and experimental influences into a cohesive sonic journey that captures the era’s divided world. The album creates something genuinely compelling by letting four different voices tackle the same historical period from their own angles, building depth through varied approaches rather than unified sound.