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Los Angeles Alt.Punk Firebrands Death Lens Ignite With “Power”

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Los Angeles Alt.Punk Firebrands Death Lens Ignite With “Power”

Los Angeles alt.punk outfit Death Lens return with “Power,” a fast, hook driven anthem set to appear in the latest Skate video game from EA. Fresh off tour with Militarie Gun, the band charge forward with their first new music since ‘Cold World.’ The guitars bite, the chorus soars, and the message lands with force.

Frontman Bryan Torres frames the track in direct terms. “I know the world feels out of balance, nothing seems certain, and waiting isn’t an option anymore,” he says. “The world has never waited for anyone, so we stopped waiting too. That’s POWER. Strength. Resilience.” The song hits hard and refuses to back down.

The video, directed by Marco Hernandez, features pro skaters Tristan Funkhouser, Tyler Pacheco, Zach Allen, Marley Humphrey, and O’Conner Nelson. It captures the speed and grit that define the band’s Southern California roots. The energy is relentless and built for movement.

Death Lens continue to carry melodic punk laced with hardcore urgency and social accountability. European and UK summer festival dates include Berlin Breakout, Vainstream, and Mighty Sounds Festival, with more to follow. Since 2012, they have fused chaos and purpose into a sound that leaves a mark.

Jason Isbell Takes ‘Foxes In The Snow’ Across UK And Europe

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Jason Isbell Takes ‘Foxes In The Snow’ Across UK And Europe

Jason Isbell brings his 3x Grammy-nominated album ‘Foxes In The Snow’ to stages across the UK and Europe with The 400 Unit. The summer run includes a headline performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall and 14 shows spanning Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and Spain. It is a full-scale return for one of Americana’s defining voices.

Recorded at Electric Lady Studios and co-produced by Isbell and Gena Johnson, ‘Foxes In The Snow’ stands among his most celebrated work. The record has earned widespread acclaim and major year-end recognition. A special gold vinyl edition, limited to 1000 copies via Rough Trade, captures an intimate 10-song set recorded at Vicar Street in Dublin.

That exclusive release features “Gravelweed,” “Eileen,” “Bury Me,” the title track, and a cover of John Prine’s “Storm Windows.” The album builds on a catalog that includes ‘Southeastern’ and the award-winning ‘Weathervanes.’ On stage, these songs take on new dimension with The 400 Unit behind them.

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit UK & EU Dates:
June
Tue 2nd Belfast, IE, Ulster Hall
Wed 3rd Dublin, IE, 3Olympia Theatre
Fri 5th Bristol, UK, Bristol Beacon
Sat 6th Gateshead, UK, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Sun 7th Glasgow, UK, SEC Armadillo
Mon 8th Manchester, UK, The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 10th Birmingham, UK, Symphony Hall
Thu 11th London, UK, Royal Albert Hall
Sat 13th Tilburg, NL, 013 Poppodium
Sun 14th Groningen, NL, De Oosterpoort
Tue 16th Brussels, BE, Cirque Royal
Wed 17th Hamburg, DE, Docks
Thu 18th Kværndrup, DK, Heartland Festival
Thu 18th – Sat 20th Vitoria-Gasteiz, ES, Azkena Rock Festival

Murkage Dave Unleashes ‘Brut Thoughts’ With “RNA”

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Murkage Dave Unleashes ‘Brut Thoughts’ With “RNA”

UK outsider pop artist Murkage Dave releases his new album ‘Brut Thoughts’ via The Outlet on !K7 Music, marking a bold chapter in his singular catalog. Anchored by the intimate single “RNA,” produced by Kiddus and featuring backing vocals from Young Fathers and Kiddus, the record moves through grief, masculinity, and modern pressure with unfiltered honesty.

“This song spilled out of me across several months, watching my dad get ill, and then dealing with his passing,” Dave shares. “The idea of being a ‘real man’ is often connected to physical strength… But for me being real can be about other things.” “RNA” holds that tension, balancing vulnerability with resilience. The track carries weight and quiet power.

‘Brut Thoughts’ stretches beyond personal reflection, confronting immigration, political extremism, internet culture, and the broken social contract. “It’s millennial meme culture music,” Dave explains. “The cacophony of what’s going on in my head spilling out into song.” Drawing inspiration from Talking Heads, Sampha, The Smiths, and The Streets, the album blends outsider pop with political realism.

Collaborators include James of Yard Act under his solo moniker KONOPINSKY, Kayus from Young Fathers, Ellery of WU LYF, and Lauren Auder. The project took shape across London, Manchester, Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and the Danish countryside.

Murkage Dave Live:
19 Mar – London @ Village Underground
20 Mar – Manchester @ YES – Pink Room

Tigers Jaw Charge Ahead With ‘Lost on You’

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Tigers Jaw Charge Ahead With ‘Lost on You’

Pennsylvania alt rock band Tigers Jaw return with their seventh album, ‘Lost on You,’ produced and engineered by Will Yip at Studio 4 in Philadelphia. The record captures the band’s livewire chemistry, sharpening the interplay between Ben Walsh, Brianna Collins, Mark Lebiecki, Colin Gorman, and Teddy Roberts. It is a confident, expansive statement from a group that continues to evolve.

The lead single “Head is Like a Sinking Stone” surges forward with urgency and atmosphere. Built from a riff by Lebiecki and shaped collectively, the track pairs muscular guitars with vivid imagery. “When I was a kid I had a strange recurring dream of jumping off the high dive at Nay Aug Park pool in Scranton,” Walsh shares. “It serves as a kind of reminder to myself that beauty can be found in unexpected situations.” The song lands with emotional weight and momentum.

Across the album, Tigers Jaw move through driving midtempo alt rock on “Primary Colors” and “Baptized on a Redwood Drive,” while “BREEZER” and “Head is Like a Sinking Stone” feel immediate and unmistakably their own. The band threads themes of memory, anxiety, ghosts, and duality through songs that feel both reflective and propulsive. As Collins sings on “Primary Colors,” “I understand it all now/It’s not supposed to make sense.”

Track Listing ‘Lost on You’:

  1. Head is Like a Sinking Stone
  2. Primary Colors
  3. Baptized on a Redwood Drive
  4. BREEZER
  5. Lost on You

Dark And Twisties Unveil Debut ‘Ungrateful Women’

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Dark And Twisties Unveil Debut ‘Ungrateful Women’

Alt-folk troupe Dark And Twisties release their debut LP ‘Ungrateful Women,’ a striking introduction to a band steeped in harmony and atmosphere. Blending traditional folk textures with modern, ethereal tones, the five-piece carve out a sound rooted in nature, shadow, and human complexity. This is a debut that lands with presence.

Formed by Sarah Birch, Kate Ronconi, Sarah Passmore, Danny Kilbride, and Huw Rees, the group has built momentum through intimate live performances and layered vocal interplay. Their chemistry feels instinctive. As Adam Walton of BBC Radio Wales notes, it is “a chemistry that is palpable and luminous.” The response across the alt-folk community has been immediate.

The title track explores the layered experience of womanhood, independence, friendship, and loss, balancing quiet reflection with emotional lift. Harmonies and counter melodies shape each narrative turn. Folk and Honey calls the release “a powerful and evocative debut,” a sentiment echoed by audiences drawn to its shadowed beauty.

Track Listing ‘Ungrateful Women’:

  1. This Time
  2. The Lonely
  3. Questions
  4. Oh Ma Belle
  5. The Wild
  6. Random Acts of Kindness
  7. Grace And Dignity
  8. Oh! Johanna
  9. Procrastination
  10. Ungrateful Women
  11. Flags

Keeper Closes ‘Songs That Would’ve Gotten Me Bullied Sixteen Years Ago’ With “Figure Me Out”

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Keeper Closes ‘Songs That Would’ve Gotten Me Bullied Sixteen Years Ago’ With “Figure Me Out”

Keeper pushes his nostalgia-fueled pop punk forward with “Figure Me Out,” the sixth and final A Side from the EP ‘Songs That Would’ve Gotten Me Bullied Sixteen Years Ago.’ The track lands as a culmination, tying together years of self-examination, relationships, sexuality, and creative rediscovery. It carries weight and release in equal measure.

Built on heart-on-sleeve songwriting, “Figure Me Out” centers on self-acceptance. It frames survival as something worth honoring. The hooks hit hard, the emotion stays front and center, and the message is direct. This is a closing statement that feels earned.

Discussing the EP’s personal depth, Emanuel Andrade shares, “Each song has been about rediscovering the music, hobbies, and passions I had when I was younger (be it Theatre, Art, Dance, Music, Video games, or reading), and finding my way back to them through some difficult years as an adult.”

He continues, “Managing breakups through nostalgic music, to topics like my sexuality and getting stupid crushes. At 27, I can finally say I know who I am, and I’m genuinely content with that. I recognise my flaws, but I’m no longer ashamed of the younger me who developed them. Honestly, I think I’m proud of him.” Featuring Kellin Quinn, Tally Spear, Tom Connolly, and co-writing from Jon Cass, the EP stands as Keeper at full strength.

The Brook And The Bluff Unleash “Baby Blue” From ‘Werewolf’

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The Brook And The Bluff Unleash “Baby Blue” From ‘Werewolf’

Nashville-based indie rock group The Brook and The Bluff release “Baby Blue,” the latest single from their fourth studio album ‘Werewolf,’ out now via Dualtone Records. Built on fingerpicked guitars, gentle grooves, and tight three-part harmonies, the track introduces a new vocal approach for the band. The arrangement feels intimate and locked in.

“‘Baby Blue’ is mostly about devotion, maybe almost to a delusional level,” the band shares. “It’s a bunch of ways to say I’m not interested in going anywhere, that I’ve been on all the roads and they have the same destination. It’s the feeling of certainty you can stay tethered to when you feel like you may start drifting.” The song lands with focus and emotional weight.

Produced by Micah Tawlks, ‘Werewolf’ captures the quartet playing together in real time, channeling the urgency of their live show. Inspired by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Eagles, and Little Feat, the album pushes tempos forward and layers four-part harmonies over loud, driving arrangements. It is the sound of a band fully recharged.

Track Listing:
01) Werewolf
02) Get By
03) Can’t Figure it Out
04) Super Bowl Sunday
05) Baby Blue
06) 105
07) Gone For The Weekend
08) I’ll Have It Down
09) Change My Mind
10) Moving Along

Tour Dates:
03/20 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
03/21 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
03/23 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
03/26 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
03/27 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company
03/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
03/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
04/03 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
04/04 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
04/06 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
04/08 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
04/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue Theatre
04/10 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
04/11 – St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall
04/13 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
04/14 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Jones Assembly
04/16 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater
04/17 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
04/18 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
04/21 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
04/23 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
04/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
04/25 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
04/27 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
04/28 – Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
04/29 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
05/02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
05/03 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

Austin Blues Festival 2026 Brings Parliament Funkadelic BADBADNOTGOOD And Eric Johnson To Moody Amphitheater

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Austin Blues Festival 2026 Brings Parliament Funkadelic BADBADNOTGOOD And Eric Johnson To Moody Amphitheater

Austin Blues Festival locks in its 2026 return with Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Eric Johnson leading two days at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on April 25 and 26. Co-presented by Antone’s Nightclub and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, the festival plants itself firmly in the heart of Austin’s blues legacy.

The lineup stretches wide. Larkin Poe, Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodelicos, The War and Treaty, Chaparelle, Los Amigos Invisibles, D.K. Harrell, Annie and The Caldwells, and the Huston Tillotson Jazz Orchestra join the bill. Second line parades from Pinettes Brass Band and New Breed Brass Band move through the grounds, adding rhythm beyond the stage.

“Each year, Austin Blues Festival brings together generations of music lovers and introduces new audiences to our amazing and unique lineup of artists,” says Will Bridges. “Our 2026 programming represents the incredible depth and diversity of music today, from its traditional roots to its modern innovations, and we’re thrilled to share this experience with the Austin community and music fans from around the world.”

Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette adds, “The lineup guarantees an unforgettable musical experience lighting up Moody Amphitheater against the backdrop of beautiful Waterloo Park.” A range of 2-Day ticket options, including GA, Reserved Seating, and VIP Hill packages, are available now. A portion of proceeds benefits Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to community and culture.

Todd Rundgren Goes Solo On ‘Solo In Clearwater’ Live Release

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Todd Rundgren Goes Solo On ‘Solo In Clearwater’ Live Release

Todd Rundgren strips it all back on ‘Solo In Clearwater,’ a live document of his bold 2003 solo tour, now making its physical debut on double colored vinyl and 2 CD. Originally released digitally in 2019 via Cleopatra Records, the set captures Rundgren alone on stage with guitars, samplers, piano, and backing tapes. No band. No safety net. Just songs and instinct.

Launching at the New Orleans House of Blues, the tour ran strictly solo across three dozen dates. Rundgren leaned into spontaneity, reshuffling his catalog in real time. “Some people feel I’m playing with pre-recorded music… or some nonsense,” he quipped. “I have the whole band standing by and ready to broadcast through this tiny little device.”

The performance moves from playful to poignant. “Hello, It’s Me” swerves with chaotic charm. “Song Of The Viking” lands like a vaudeville tongue twister. A ukulele-driven “Bang The Drum All Day” morphs into an “ancient Hawaiian war chant,” prompting a shout from the crowd. There is a bossa nova detour and a Marvin Gaye cover that flips expectations. “Hawking” delivers one of the most affecting moments of the night. The freedom is palpable.

Track Listing:

CD 1:

  1. Love Of The Common Man
  2. Cliche
  3. Lysistra
  4. I Don’t Want To Tie You Down
  5. Hammer In My Heart
  6. Compassion
  7. Song Of The Viking
  8. It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference
  9. Free, Male and 21
  10. Hello, It’s Me
  11. Bang The Drum All Day
  12. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away

CD 2:

  1. Tiny Demons
  2. I Saw The Light
  3. Influenza
  4. Can We Still Be Friends?
  5. I Want You
  6. One World
  7. The Wheel
  8. Hawking

Seal Marks 30 Years Of ‘Seal I’ And ‘Seal II’ With ‘Purpose’ Concert Film

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Seal Marks 30 Years Of ‘Seal I’ And ‘Seal II’ With ‘Purpose’ Concert Film

Mercury Studios releases ‘Purpose: Celebrating 30 Years of the Classic Albums Seal I and Seal II,’ a concert film capturing Seal live at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas. The performance honors three decades since the arrival of his landmark albums ‘Seal’ and ‘Seal II.’ Presented in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, CD, and digital formats, the release frames a pivotal catalog with cinematic scale.

The ten-song setlist revisits era-defining tracks including “Crazy,” “Future Love Paradise,” “Killer,” and “Kiss From A Rose,” alongside deeper cuts and fan favorites. Trevor Horn joins the six-piece band as bassist and music director, reinforcing a partnership that shaped Seal’s sound. The performance moves with authority and focus. These songs still command the room.

“He is this mentor that I’ve spent the last 34 years looking up to. He knows me as an artist better than anyone else,” Seal shares. “Having him on tour caused me to bring a level of professionalism and discipline that I hadn’t had before.” That collaboration anchors the film’s emotional core.

Directed by Keirda Bahruth, the hour-plus documentary weaves concert footage with intimate interviews. Seal reflects on his first appearance on Top of the Pops and the lessons that sharpened his artistry.

Track Listing:

  1. Crazy
  2. The Beginning
  3. Deep Water
  4. Future Love Paradise
  5. Bring It On
  6. Prayer For The Dying
  7. Killer
  8. Kiss From A Rose
  9. Get It Together
  10. Love’s Divine
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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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