Hot on the heels of his debut album ‘Second Chance Music,’ Canadian singer-songwriter Kentucky returns with “Second Hand Love,” a live single recorded during the final night of his Album Preview Tour. Captured by acclaimed engineer Ken Friesen, who’s worked with The Tragically Hip and Blue Rodeo, the performance remains completely untouched with no overdubs, no edits, no safety nets. This intimate, slow-burning piece feels more like a quiet confession than a song, with the room breathing alongside him. The fan-shot video bathes the performance in soft purples and honeyed gold, grainy and slightly off-center but entirely right for the tone. The camera holds quietly while Kentucky sings from a small stage adorned with cables and amps, nothing glossy, just a performance as it happened: beautiful, hesitant, and brave.
Dylan Cotrone Bottles Golden-Hour Vibes in New EP ‘Weekend Religion’
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Dylan Cotrone captures the salt-air spirit and golden-hour glow of coastal living with his new EP ‘Weekend Religion,’ out now via Columbia Records. The five-song collection takes listeners on a warm, free-spirited ride through Dylan’s signature blend of nostalgic coastal vibes, summery melodies, and modern feel-good energy. It features the sun-drenched title track “Weekend Religion,” the escapist postcard “Florida California (State of Mind),” and three new songs showcasing the full scope of his laid-back yet emotionally resonant sound. From beach-bar singalongs to quiet moments on the porch, this is the soundtrack to finding joy in the everyday.
‘Weekend Religion’ EP Tracklist:
- Weekend Religion
- Florida California (State Of Mind)
- That’s So Crazy
- Looks A Little Something Like You
- Front Porch Famous
CORTIS Paint the World Their Colors with Self-Directed “GO!” Debut Video
BIGHIT MUSIC’s new boy group CORTIS unveils the “GO!” music video, an intro track from their upcoming debut EP ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,’ offering an early glimpse of their creative spirit as boundary-pushing originals. The five members participated in writing and composing the track, which stands at the crossroads of hip-hop and pop with a minimal trap beat and sharp synth layers. Lyrics like “Bring the new beat” and “We don’t need any other sign” serve as their first declaration to paint the world in CORTIS’ colors, while raw reflections such as “Ever since I was little I been the neighborhood weirdo” add authenticity to their journeys as teens. As self-driven creatives, all five members are credited as co-directors, reworking original footage they conceptualized, filmed, and edited during their trainee days in Los Angeles. The video features dynamic scenes including a 360-degree camera shot from inside their mouths and stop-motion techniques that amplify the energy.
Father Figure Conjure Bass Magic with Wild “Abracadabra Holmes” Debut
Grand Alliance Music welcomes New York-based duo Father Figure with their debut release “Abracadabra Holmes,” out now, and throwing the rulebook out the window. This wild, bass-laden ride packs hypnotic low-end, playful glitch, and Talladega swagger into a funky, bluesy glitch-hop concoction laced with humor and soul. Born from late-night jam sessions and a healthy obsession with dirty blues riffs and southern-fried movie quotes, the track stands at the crossroads of grit and groove. Built around a slow-rolling 90 BPM swagger, it opens like a spell being cast before hitting listeners with sub-heavy low-end, glitched-out funk, and chopped samples from Talladega Nights that flip Ricky Bobby into a chaotic mascot of the bass underground. The soul of NY hip-hop runs through its veins while swerving into new territory with fearless sound design and unpredictable drops.
Noah Hicks Wages War Between Heart and Head in Rock-Fueled “Get Enough”
Head and heart collide as Noah Hicks releases “Get Enough,” a rock-forward departure that surges with equal parts frustration and desperation. The Georgia native finds himself caught in the throes of a tumultuous on-again/off-again relationship where destruction and disruption follow close behind, torn between the highs his heart craves and the lows that make his head spin. Written by Hicks alongside Lindsay Rimes and John Pierce, the track erupts from authentic country vocals into a punchy chorus of pure electric guitar-induced catharsis. This is for anyone who keeps going back to someone they just can’t quit, even when they know better. The official music video shot in Hicks’ hometown of Carrollton features beautiful landscape views draped in warm golden hour light coupled with contrasting high-energy performance content, cementing his versatility as an artist and songwriter.
Ereb Altor Summon the Darkness of Hälsingland for ‘Rites Over the Blood Moon’ European Tour
The Darkness of Hälsingland spreads across Europe in 2026 as Ereb Altor announces the Rites Over the Blood Moon Tour with Skyforger, Wolfchant, and Belore. The Swedish pagan metal force leads this powerful four-band package through 12 European dates, bringing their atmospheric and epic sound to venues from Copenhagen to Noisiel. The tour kicks off February 11th in Denmark and winds through Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, and France, hitting festivals including Frostfeuernächte, March Into Walhalla, Heathen Strike Over Brno, and Cernunnos Pagan Fest. This is a massive celebration of pagan metal across the continent with some of the genre’s most compelling acts joining forces.
Rites Over the Blood Moon Tour Dates:
02/11/2026 – DK Copenhagen, Stengade
02/12/2026 – DE Heidesee, Frostfeuernächte
02/13/2026 – DE Erfurt, From Hell
02/14/2026 – NL Apeldoorn, Gigant – March Into Walhalla
02/15/2026 – BE Ghent, Asgaard
02/16/2026 – DE Oberhausen, Helvete
02/17/2026 – DE Hamburg, Logo
02/18/2026 – DE Magdenburg, Factory
02/19/2026 – DE Abbaberg, Buchholz, Bunker Buchholz
02/20/2026 – CZ Brno, Prvni Patro & Pivovarsky Düm Poupe – Heathen Strike Over Brno
02/21/2026 – DE Heilbronn, Maschinefabrik
02/22/2026 – FR Noisiel, Cernunnos Pagan Fest – Cernunnos Pagan Fest
Queen Anne Pay Fervent Tribute to David Bowie with Darkly Ethereal “Let’s Dance” Cover
David Bowie’s iconic 1980s hit gets a darkly ethereal makeover as American indie-pop duo Queen Anne releases their cover of “Let’s Dance,” out now on all digital platforms. Singer-songwriter Katie Silverman, known for her roles on New Girl, PEN15, and the film The Exorcists, chose the track for its fervent, this-is-our-last-chance energy and as an excuse to revisit Bowie’s profound influence on her artistry. Bowie shaped not just her music but her approach to persona, visuals, and overall vibe. Teaming with writer/producer Sandy Chila, Silverman blends lush ’80s pop melodicism with a sharp post-modern edge, transforming everyday frustrations into emotionally resonant narratives. The result is insidiously catchy and cinematic, inviting listeners into Queen Anne’s sonic universe while setting the tone for what’s to come.
Arrows in Action Explore Situationship Limbo in Shimmering “Corner of Your Mind”
Swirling melodies and shimmering guitar lines define Arrows in Action’s new single “Corner of Your Mind,” capturing the fleeting connection of an unrequited romance. The rising pop-rock trio describes it as a quintessential situationship song where you prefer being on the back burner after getting burned too many times on the front. You want all the simple pleasures and none of the complex issues, but it never stays that way. The track offers another glimpse into their forthcoming album ‘I Think I’ve Been Here Before,’ out now via Nettwerk. Produced by longtime collaborator Dan Swank, who’s worked with All Time Low, Charlotte Sands, and Pale Waves, the full-length captures the emotional duality of life’s euphoric highs and heart-wrenching lows. Following the hopeful energy of Side A released earlier this year, Side B explores deeper, more vulnerable corners of the human psyche.
3OH!3 Capture Carefree Summer Chaos in Nostalgic “SLUSHIE” Video
Summer vibes overflow in 3OH!3’s new music video for “SLUSHIE,” a throwback to carefree days spent hanging with friends and grabbing frozen treats. Director Cole Santiago shot the video on an old cassette camera, tapping into that nostalgic energy where anything can happen when you have no plans except hitting the corner store. The band describes it as a visual ode to natural chaos that ensues when you and your crew have nothing to do but see where the day takes you. In true summer fashion, the shoot had its own unexpected moment: they accidentally left the camera in a parking lot, and when they retrieved it, someone had used it. That found footage made its way into the final video, adding authentic appeal to the track’s carefree spirit. Oh yeah, and Nat wears a turkey suit.
The Castellows Strip It All Down with Raw ‘Acoustic Live Sessions’ EP
The Castellows showcase their signature harmonies in their purest form with ‘Acoustic Live Sessions,’ out now via Warner Music Nashville. The sister-trio’s six-song project reimagines fan favorites from their debut EP ‘Homecoming’ alongside early career standouts and brand-new acoustic recordings, all captured live to give listeners an up-close look at the heart behind the music. Stripped-back takes on “Old Way,” “Sheltered,” and their version of Patty Loveless’s “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” sit alongside new acoustic recordings of “Alabama Stone” and the heartfelt “Red Dirt Girl.” Their neo-traditional country sound and emotional storytelling shine through with just voices, lyrics, and instruments at the forefront. The Castellows are currently on the road with Thomas Rhett for his Better in Boots Tour and will kick off their headline The Homecoming Tour this fall.
‘Acoustic Live Sessions’ Track Listing:
- Alabama Stone (Caroline Watkins, Josh Dorr, Eleanor Balkcom, Powell Balkcom, Lily Balkcom)
- Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold) (Dan Seals, Bob McDill)
- Sheltered (Eleanor Balkcom, Lily Balkcom, Powell Balkcom and Daniel Tashian)
- Old Way (Ellie Balkcom, Powell Balkcom, Casey Beathard, and Jimi Bell)
- You Don’t Even Know Who I Am (Gretchen Peters)
- Red Dirt Girl (Rodney Crowell)