After literally decades of anticipation, GRAMMY-Award winning rap icon Nas and legendary producer DJ Premier have finally dropped their collaborative album, ‘Light-Years’, out today via Mass Appeal. This release is the grand finale of Mass Appeal’s historic Legend Has It… series, which celebrated a year of historic hip-hop releases. ‘Light-Years’ is a 30-year working legacy reborn, cementing their status as one of the greatest rapper-producer duos of all time, a partnership embedded in the DNA of hip-hop since their start on ‘Illmatic’ in 1994. The 15-track album leans unapologetically into boom-bap, featuring a sole guest appearance from Nas’ longtime collaborator AZ, ensuring the focus remains on their undeniable and elusive synergy.
The duo, whose chemistry deepened over the years with classics like “I Gave You Power” and “Nas Is Like,” first teased a joint project on the cover of Scratch Magazine in 2006, fueling twenty years of fan frenzy. Now, they deliver a project that stands as a true testament to their influence and legacy. Fans can pre-order the special ‘Light-Years’ Day Ones Edition 2X vinyl and shop for a limited edition Denim Tears Collab T-Shirt at the Mass Appeal’s Legends Only Pop Up Retail Experience, open today at 47 Howard St in New York City. This album is the defining moment that closes out what has been hip-hop’s year of renaissance.
Marking an anticipated return in 2026, following a standout run of shows in November, London based in the dark experience returns to the capital. The ground-breaking, highly acclaimed 360° immersive audio event announces its first performances of the new year at St Andrew’s Church in Holborn.
Taking place on 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th January, in the dark offers a unique 60-minute show where 30 musicians perform full acoustically live in total darkness, while audience members wear sleep masks to enhance the senses. Known for creating a unique listening experience shaped by sensory deprivation, unamplified live sound and a choreographed 360° journey of music that moves around the audience, the breakthrough event has redefined how people listen and engage with live performance. Celebrated not for spectacle but for its intimacy, in the dark invites audiences to discover how profoundly they can hear when sight is removed, leading a shift that brings uncommon clarity and a powerful, deeply human encounter.
The project started in Cambridge in 2017 and has quickly become a phenomenon. The original shows all sold out within an hour, and alongside the rapid sales, remarkable feedback ignited from audiences and industry alike. It quickly became clear that the concept resonated deeply with audiences and could sustain regular shows while actively evolving into a must-attend event on the entertainment calendar. After several years of development, the first London season launched in 2024 with a troupe of professional musicians, drawn from the West End with the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, alongside other leading institutions.
The first London season was an immediate success, with in the dark receiving the Offies Assessors Choice award and attracting an exceptional response from the audience and critics. With momentum building, the team is now setting its ambitions high, with future plans across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and North America. To date, in the dark has presented more than 60 performances attended by over 8,000 people at an array of renowned venues. It has been described as the “Cirque du Soleil of the senses” and was founded by Andrea Cockerton, who is an award-winning arts entrepreneur recognised for her ethical approach to events and the music industry. Andrea’s honours include the NESTA / Observer Magazine New Radicals award in 2018 and the SheSaidSo Alternative Music Power 100 Honouree Award.
Andrea Cockerton, in the dark, founder comments:
“In a world obsessed with being seen, we’re asking people to disappear for an hour. in the dark is a quiet, sound, rebellion. No phones, no spectacle, no distractions… just the rare chance to actually feel music again.”
What sets in the dark apart is its sheer bravery and approach to performance. No other ensemble attempts to place 30 musicians in complete darkness without a conductor and without speakers. The musicians rely on their instincts and their ears, creating an unfiltered world of immersive sound. This is where every venue becomes an instrument with its own intrinsic acoustic personality, and every performance is different, every seat offers a new audio experience, collectively creating an authenticity and immediacy of shared human experience.
With further events set to be announced in the coming months, tickets for the upcoming performances at St Andrew’s Church, Holborn, are now on sale, offering attendees a fully immersive audio experience unlike any other.
Event Information
Venue: St Andrew’s, Holborn, 5 St Andrew St, London EC4A 3AF
SiriusXM will carry live play-by-play of every Division I FBS bowl game this postseason – including every game from the College Football Playoff – as well as the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championship game and other postseason All-Star games.
SiriusXM listeners can tune in to all these games in their cars and on the SiriusXM app. A schedule of postseason games – beginning this Saturday, December 13 – and their SiriusXM channel assignments can be found at:SiriusXM.com/Sports.
SiriusXM will broadcast every game of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The teams competing for this year’s championship are Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Alabama, Miami, Tulane and James Madison. The tournament schedule is as follows: the first round will be held on December 19 and 20, the Quarterfinals on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Semifinals on January 8 and 9, and the National Championship Game on January 19.
In addition to the CFP games, SiriusXM will also air 36 other Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) bowl games, from the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13 through the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2, and every game in between.
SiriusXM will carry Westwood One Sports’ broadcast of the FCS Football Championship on January 5. SiriusXM will also air other postseason All-Star football games, including the East-West Shrine Bowl (Jan. 27), the Panini Senior Bowl (Jan. 31), the HBCU Legacy Bowl (Feb. 21) and the All-American Bowl, which will be played by the best high school players from around the country (Jan. 10).
Fans can tune in to SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84) throughout the postseason for daily, in-depth college sports talk and analysis. The channel will also feature special pre- and post-game programming surrounding the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship games. Broadcasting from game locations will be a lineup of former coaches and players, including Rick Neuheisel, Danny Kanell, Jacob Hester, EJ Manuel, Cole Cubelic and Roddy Jones, alongside college sports experts Nicole Auerbach and Chris Childers.
SiriusXM will be carrying the official radio broadcasts for many of the schools playing in Division I FBS bowl games through its agreements with LEARFIELD, Legends, Playfly, Van Wagner or individual universities. Twenty-five of the bowl game broadcasts – including the College Football Playoff games – are produced and provided by ESPN Radio or an affiliate. Other national broadcasts are provided by Bowl Season Radio and Touchdown Radio.
Dave Grohl, disillusioned during the One By One sessions for Foo Fighters, made a legendary move when he joined Queens of The Stone Age, resulting in one of the most explosive drum performances of his entire career. Listen to “Song For The Dead” and be absolutely mesmerized by a technical ferocity rarely heard from him in Nirvana or the Foo Fighters. This track is a masterclass in controlled chaos, proving that Grohl is truly one of the most potent rhythmic forces in rock music history.
Listen to Ringo Starr’s absolutely iconic work completely isolated in The Beatles’ “Come Together,” and know this is a masterclass in feel, groove, and personality, proving exactly why his contributions are utterly essential to the history of rock and roll. You don’t just hear a beat here; you hear a rhythmic foundation that makes the whole world move.
The innovative RADIO RETROFITproject has successfully pulled off a wildly inventive concept: constructing an entire three-hour radio show hosted exclusively by Christian Slater’s legendary character, “Hard Harry” (WKPX, Phoenix, AZ). By compiling every single DJ break the skeptical optimist made in his role, the show perfectly captures Harry’s distinctive musical choices and unwavering devotion to the TRUTH, offering listeners a much-needed breath of fresh air! This unique audio experience beautifully highlights the character’s profound impact and is a nostalgic deep dive into the essence of unconventional radio.
The highly influential alternative rock band Failure has announced the release of their acclaimed documentary, Every Time You Lose Your Mind, available now on Blu-ray Disc featuring over 40 minutes of exciting unseen bonus footage. Directed by the band’s own Ken Andrews, the feature-length film chronicles the band’s fascinating journey from inception to breakup to their celebrated reformation, offering fans an intimate look at the resilience of the pioneering trio. The documentary, which is also currently streaming, features incredible interviews with a wide array of cultural figures and musical peers, including Hayley Williams, Tommy Lee, Maynard James Keenan, Butch Vig, and Rick Beato, among others, cementing the band’s profound and lasting imprint on the musical landscape.
Every Time You Lose Your Mind documents the origins, downfall, and subsequent rebirth of the beloved band, who are anchored by the long friendship between Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and Kellii Scott. Andrews notes that the film “crystallizes those connections and, ultimately, communicates hope,” making it a powerful story about resilience and survival. Failure continues to thrive, with their “unshakable spirit” resonating deeply with multiple generations of fans who connect with the themes of depression and addiction explored in their music. This Blu-ray release is an absolute must-have for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of one of alternative rock’s most compelling narratives.
The modern-day guitar hero Ben Gallaher has unleashed his sensational 13-track heartland-rock album, Time, available now, alongside the irresistible teaser track “Rearview.” This new single is a four-on-the-floor, windows-down singalong about makin’ memories with the one you love. Produced by Neil Thrasher and Patrick Thrasher, Time is an arena-ready masterpiece stacked high with Telecaster twang and southern storytelling, delivering a next-level showcase for Gallaher’s signature melody-driven country-rock hybrid. Gallaher, who personally plays every lead guitar solo and co-wrote five tracks, reflects that the album is about how “every song and every guitar riff and every live show only come with time… all leading to finally making the record that I’ve always wanted to make.”
The album boasts several standout tracks, including the beautifully melancholic title track, the nothing-beats-you love song “I’ll Take You,” and the rousing earworm “Betcha Money.” The collection is further amplified by previously released hits like the summer blockbuster ballad “Bullet,” a faithful cover of Bryan Adams’ classic “Cuts Like a Knife,” and the viral sensation “Stomp.” Supporting Gallaher’s soaring lead-guitar work are some of Nashville’s absolute best session musicians, including four-time Academy of Country Music Guitar Player of the Year Tom Bukovac, ensuring that Time is a collaborative triumph of impeccable musicianship and powerful songwriting.
The acclaimed Nashville-based recording artist Tristen has unveiled her fantastic new single, “Skin of Our Teeth,” a stirring first taste of her fifth studio album, Unpopular Music, available now. The track is a magnificent ode to allowing dreams to evolve and calming the fiery furnace of ambition, perfectly showcasing the artist’s reputation for crafting melody-driven songs rooted in clever, story-forward lyricism. Recorded with striking intimacy in her home studio alongside her husband and creative partner, Buddy Hughen, Unpopular Music is a cohesive and independent work that features stellar guest appearances from Wilco’s Pat Sansone, Vanessa Carlton, Natalie Prass, Becca Mancari, and Erin Rae. Tristen, who playfully self-describes as “refining unpopularity since 1982,” embraces eccentricity, declaring, “I don’t write by genre – I write honest songs. I want listeners to feel something,” making this a truly essential release for anyone seeking emotional depth and artistic independence.
The brilliantly expressive singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart has unveiled his poignant new single, “scared of myself,” a powerful preview of his sophomore album, What If?, which is available now. This deeply personal track is incredibly special to Stewart, as it explores his relationship with overwhelming thoughts and feelings, admitting that sometimes “the scariest place for me to exist is in my own brain.” Yet, he hopes the song finds a healing place for listeners, embodying the self-reflective journey of his new 12-track album, where he confronts questions like “what if nothing works out…?” before realizing “what if everything is working out exactly as it’s supposed to?”
What If? follows Alexander’s debut album, bleeding heart, which featured the viral hit “i wish you cheated” and earned him JUNO and MTV VMA nominations. The new album also includes the acclaimed single “Blame On You” and “Here Again,” which has already garnered over 3 million global streams. With over one billion global streams to his name, Alexander Stewart is cementing his status as a major international force.
