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Blackpink Release Cosmic Music Video Teaser For New Single “Go”

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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 Brings The “Deadbeat Tour” Home To Four Australian Arenas

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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

Oct 14 – Melbourne @ Rod Laver Arena

Oct 19 – Sydney @ Qudos Bank Arena

Oct 24 – Perth @ RAC Arena

Wolf Parade’s Spencer Krug Strips “I’ll Believe In Anything” Down To Solo Piano

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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.

Brian O’Glanby Unveils The Deep Hour With New Single “Hurricane”

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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.

Borderland Festival Welcomes Jack White, Alabama Shakes and Lord Huron

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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 PeƱa, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Mon RovĆ®a, 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 Marks 20 Years With Slayer, Papa Roach and Godsmack

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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 ā€˜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.

61st Academy of Country Music Awards Set for Las Vegas With Tickets On Sale This Week

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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.

Pennywise Announce 2026 West Coast Run With Circle Jerks and H2O

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Southern California punk veterans Pennywise will hit the West Coast this May for a seven-date run across California and Arizona, joined by fellow hardcore staples Circle Jerks, H2O and DFL. Presales are underway, with general tickets on sale February 27 at 10 am local time.

The West Coast dates are part of Pennywise’s broader 2026 tour, which begins March 20 in Santiago, Colombia, and continues through mid-July. Formed in Hermosa Beach in 1988, the band helped define the melodic hardcore sound that emerged from Southern California’s late 1980s punk underground. Over more than three decades, they have built a global following with relentless touring and enduring anthems like ā€œFuck Authority,ā€ ā€œAlien,ā€ and ā€œBro Hymn.ā€

With a lineup that pairs classic SoCal energy and East Coast hardcore intensity, the May run promises stacked bills and high-impact shows from start to finish.

Pennywise 2026 West Coast Tour Dates:

May 8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
May 9 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
May 10 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
May 13 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
May 15 – San Diego, CA @ Soma
May 16 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
May 17 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

Mexican Music Icon Alejandro FernƔndez Brings De Rey A Rey Tour to Los Angeles

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Mexican music icon and multi–Latin Grammy winner Alejandro FernĆ”ndez will bring his acclaimed De Rey A Rey Tour to Los Angeles for one night only at the YouTube Theater on September 12. Produced by Live Nation, the tour serves as a heartfelt tribute to his legendary father, Vicente FernĆ”ndez, celebrating a musical dynasty that continues to define generations of ranchera and regional Mexican music. Tickets for the newly added Los Angeles date go on sale February 27 at 10 am PT.

De Rey A Rey blends ranchera classics with powerful storytelling, honoring Vicente FernĆ”ndez’s legacy while reaffirming Alejandro’s place as one of Mexico’s most beloved voices. The 2026 leg follows a triumphant 2025 run across 26 cities in the United States and Canada, where audiences turned arenas into celebrations of culture, tradition and connection.

FernĆ”ndez remains a dominant force in Latin music, becoming the first artist to achieve No. 1 albums in four consecutive decades. Since 2020, he has earned 13 No. 1s on Billboard’s Regional Mexican chart and continues to command a global audience through massive streaming numbers and international recognition. In 2023, he was honored by the U.S. Congress for his contributions to Mexican music and Latino culture. Through De Rey A Rey, Alejandro FernĆ”ndez continues to carry forward a legacy that lives far beyond the stage.

Alejandro FernƔndez 2026 De Rey A Rey Tour Dates:

May 1 — Highland, CA @ Yaamava Casino
May 3 — Highland, CA @ Yaamava Casino
May 5 — Highland, CA @ Yaamava Casino
May 7 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 9 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
Sept 12 — Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
Sept 15 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sept 19 — El Paso, TX @ UTEP Don Haskins Center
Sept 20 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

Linda Perry Releases New Version of ā€œBeautifulā€ Ahead of First Solo Album in 25 Years

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Linda Perry has released ā€œBeautiful,ā€ the first single from her upcoming solo album ā€˜Let It Die Here,’ arriving May 8 via Kill Rock Stars and 670 Records. Revisiting her iconic anthem, Perry delivers a stripped-back, deeply intimate performance that reframes the song through her own lived experience. The track sets the tone for her first solo album in more than 25 years, a project born during the filming of her personal documentary, also titled ā€˜Let It Die Here.’

To accompany the release, Perry collaborated with Sara Gilbert on a visually striking short film inspired by a 1940s-era talent show. The video stars their child, Rhodes Perry, alongside actor Lukas Haas and Shane Powers, blending vintage aesthetics with a timeless message of individuality and courage. Perry describes ā€œBeautifulā€ as a declaration of self-expression and freedom, confronting insecurity and the fear of being different with unwavering resolve.

Following its acclaimed premiere at Tribeca, the feature-length documentary ā€˜Linda Perry: Let It Die Here,’ directed by Don Hardy, will roll out globally in theaters beginning in May, with a streaming debut to follow. The album spans 17 tracks, including ā€œBalboa Park,ā€ ā€œAnxiety,ā€ ā€œLiberation,ā€ and the newly reimagined ā€œBeautiful,ā€ capturing a vulnerable and fearless chapter in Perry’s artistic journey.

TRACKLIST:

  1. Balboa Park
  2. Stupid Yellow Kite
  3. Push Me In the River
  4. Is That All You Got
  5. Let It Die Here
  6. Mourning
  7. What Lies With You
  8. I Am Daughter
  9. Anxiety
  10. The Suitcase
  11. Beautiful
  12. Feathers In A Storm
  13. Deep Breath
  14. Now That She’s Gone
  15. Sunday Best
  16. Liberation
  17. Albatross