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Tangerine Dream Revisit ‘Phaedra’ On ‘50 Years Of Phaedra: At The Barbican’

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Electronic trailblazers Tangerine Dream announce ’50 Years Of Phaedra: At The Barbican,’ arriving January 30 in three editions. The release documents a commemorative performance at London’s Barbican honoring five decades of ‘Phaedra,’ the 1974 album that reshaped electronic music through shimmering sequencers and analogue unpredictability.

Originally recorded at Richard Branson’s Manor Studios, ‘Phaedra’ introduced the Moog sequencer to a wider audience. Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, and Peter Baumann crafted a sound that felt exploratory and otherworldly. Its drifting timing and analogue pulse became part of its mystique.

Now, Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane, and Paul Frick reinterpret that landmark work live. For the first time, the album is performed fully quantised, aligning its iconic motifs with crystalline precision. The result bridges past and present, honoring the spirit of experimentation while embracing modern tools.

Across three vinyl LPs, the Barbican performance captures a band still pushing forward. With a legacy that has influenced Jean Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode, Radiohead, and M83, Tangerine Dream continue to define the evolving language of electronic music.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Ignite “That Smell” On ‘Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman’

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Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd release the live video for “That Smell,” pulled from ‘Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Captured at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the performance channels the grit and fire that defined the band’s five decade run. The energy feels immediate and electric.

The album documents the band’s 50th anniversary concert and features the final performance of founding member Gary Rossington. It stands as a powerful tribute to his legacy and to Skynyrd’s enduring impact on American rock. Songs like “Freebird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “Simple Man” anchor the set with unmistakable force.

Guest appearances from Jelly Roll, Marcus King, John Osborne, Brent Smith, and Donnie Van Zant add further depth to the celebration. The project captures the signature blend of blues rock and Southern hard rock swagger that has defined Lynyrd Skynyrd since day one.

Looking ahead, Skynyrd join Foreigner for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour in 2026, kicking off July 23 in Atlanta at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and wrapping August 29 in Rogers at Walmart AMP.

The Grateful Dead Set Guinness Record With 66 Top 40 Albums

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The Grateful Dead officially claim the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums on the US Billboard 200. The band now stands at 66 Top 40 entries, extending their historic run with the No. 25 debut of ‘Dave’s Picks Vol. 56: Rainbow Theatre, London, England – 3/20/81 & 3/21/81.’ It marks a monumental milestone in their 60th anniversary year.

“This Guinness World Records title is something that no one could have anticipated 60 years ago,” says David Lemieux. “The record demonstrates the dedication, passion, and loyalty of the massive legion of Dead Heads.” The achievement underscores the power of the band’s archival releases and ongoing connection with fans.

Mark Pinkus adds, “We’re excited to see the Grateful Dead reach another milestone with this Guinness World Records title.” Rhino Records has driven an expansive anniversary campaign, including the compilation ‘Gratest Hits,’ the 60-CD ‘Enjoying The Ride’ box set, and ‘The Music Never Stopped.’

Honors from the Kennedy Center and MusiCares, along with the launch of Pantone shades “Grateful Red” and “Stealie Blue,” round out a banner celebration. Six decades in, The Grateful Dead continue to define longevity in rock history.

Corey Kent Teams With Koe Wetzel For “Rocky Mountain Low”

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Multi-platinum country star Corey Kent links with Koe Wetzel for “Rocky Mountain Low,” out now via Sony Music Nashville. The swampy, Western-tinged rocker dives headfirst into heartbreak, pairing gritty country roots with the shimmer of 70s rock. The result is raw, driving, and built for late night confessionals.

Co-written by Kent with Austin Goodloe, Michael Tyler, and Thomas Archer, the track spirals from the high of love into canyon-deep regret. “’Rocky Mountain Low’ is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever recorded,” Kent says. “I asked my buddy Koe to jump on the second verse… having him on the track just makes it feel even more authentic.” Wetzel adds, “I heard it once and knew it was the one.”

Following his EP ‘Poster Child,’ Kent continues a massive run. He has surpassed one billion career streams, scored a gold-certified No. 1 with “This Heart,” and watched “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” surge toward platinum, alongside his triple platinum breakout “Wild As Her.” The momentum is undeniable.

Corey Kent joins Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle World Tour in Australia and New Zealand in February 2026, returns to Stagecoach Festival in Indio on April 25, and heads to London’s Highways Festival on May 16, plus headline dates in Germany and the Netherlands.

Marshmello Links With Inji For “Kissin My Friends”

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Multi-platinum DJ and producer Marshmello joins forces with rising dance pop artist Inji for “Kissin My Friends,” out now via Joytime Collective. The track blends shuffling percussion, flashes of drum and bass, and bold, tongue in cheek vocals into a club ready rush built for late nights and loud singalongs. The energy is immediate and infectious.

“When Marshmello dm’d me saying he had a song for me, I thought his account was hacked,” Inji shares. “He said he kept seeing my videos on TikTok… He said he knew he had found his artist for this new song – ‘Kissin My Friends.’” She adds, “I fell in love with the song the first time I heard it – it’s huge, it flows, it has that drum and bass danceability and has a flirty, nostalgic optimism about it.”

Marshmello continues a genre spanning run, following “Slow Motion” with The Jonas Brothers and collaborations with Ellie Goulding, Avaion, Jelly Roll, and Hudson Westbrook. Inji, the Istanbul born, New York City based artist, builds on the momentum of viral hits “Gaslight” and “Bellydancing,” stepping into a new phase of her ascent.

Inji heads out on her 2026 headline tour with stops at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, New York’s Webster Hall, and London’s Koko. “Kissin My Friends” sets the tone for what promises to be a breakout stretch on stage and beyond.

Art House Rock N’ Roll Colouring Unveils Official Sleep Token ‘Even in Arcadia’ Coloring Book

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UK independent publisher Rock N’ Roll Colouring launches the first official Sleep Token coloring book, fully licensed and endorsed by the band. Centered on imagery from the No. 1 album ‘Even in Arcadia,’ the square-format release features high-quality paper and painstakingly detailed line art drawn from the band’s latest era.

The book journeys through the symbolic world of Sleep Token, including renderings of Vessel and specially created mandalas inspired by the album’s iconography. Each page invites fans to engage directly with the band’s visual universe, adding personal interpretation through pens, pencils, or paint. The artwork is intricate, immersive, and unmistakably theirs.

Sleep Token’s rise has been marked by four genre defying albums, a massive headline appearance at Download Festival, and Grammy nominations. Their blend of post rock, metal, pop, soul, and electronica has positioned them at the forefront of modern heavy music. Their devoted fanbase, known as Followers, continue to embrace the mystery.

Rock N’ Roll Colouring, founded by lifelong rock and metal fans, extends its catalog following releases dedicated to Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Cannibal Corpse, Thin Lizzy, and Megadeth. A limited number of copies include an exclusive color mandala print, making this a collectible piece of Sleep Token’s expanding legacy.

Swedish Melancholic Metal Masters KATATONIA Announce ‘Waking State Of North America 2026’ Tour

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Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA bring their acclaimed album ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ to North America in 2026. Around their run supporting Opeth, the band also unveil select headline shows under the banner “Waking State Of North America 2026.” The first headline date lands in Pittsburgh, with major cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Brooklyn following.

Jonas Renkse states, “USA and Canada! On top of our run with Opeth, we’re also bringing our own headline shows to your shores, something you wouldn’t wanna miss. See you all in the parlour of dusk.” The message is clear. This tour expands the reach of a record that stands among their most celebrated.

NORTH AMERICA 2026
KATATONIA supporting Opeth:
2/5 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
2/6 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
2/7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
2/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall – KATATONIA headliner
2/10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Jack White Theatre
2/11 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
2/12 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
2/14 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
2/15 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
2/16 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
2/18 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
2/20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
2/21 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
2/22 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
2/24 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
2/25 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

KATATONIA “Waking State Of North America 2026” Headline Dates:
2/27 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
2/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater
3/1 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
3/3 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
3/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
3/6 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
3/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
3/8 – Towson, MD – The Recher
3/10 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club
3/11 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
3/12 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere (The Hall)

EUROPE + UK 2025
KATATONIA headline tour with Evergrey and Klogr:
11/10 – Turku, FI – Logomo
11/11 – Tampere, FI – Tavara-asema
11/12 – Helsinki, FI – House of Culture
11/14 – Oslo, NO – Rockefeller
11/15 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
11/16 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan
11/18 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
11/19 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys
11/20 – Leipzig, DE – Täubchenthal
11/21 – Prague, CZ – Palac Akropolis
11/22 – Vienna, AT – Simm City
11/24 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
11/25 – Stuttgart, DE – LKA Longhorn
11/27 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz
11/28 – Zurich, CH – Komplex 457
11/29 – Lyon, FR – La Rayonne
12/1 – Madrid, ES – BUT
12/2 – Barcelona, ES – Salamandra
12/3 – Toulouse, FR – Le Metronum
12/5 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
12/6 – Glasgow, UK – Garage
12/7 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2
12/8 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol (SWX)
12/10 – Paris, FR – Le Trabendo
12/11 – Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal
12/12 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
12/13 – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall
12/14 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max
12/16 – Antwerp, BE – Trix
12/18 – Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio
12/19 – Karlstad, SE – Nöjesfabriken
12/20 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan

Australian Progressive Metal Standouts Caligula’s Horse Celebrate ‘Bloom’ With 10th Anniversary Edition

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Australian progressive metal force Caligula’s Horse mark ten years of their breakthrough album ‘Bloom’ with a newly expanded anniversary edition. First released in 2015, the record became a defining statement for the Brisbane band, pairing emotional depth with vibrant, technical precision. The 10th anniversary digital reissue now adds four bonus tracks from the original sessions.

The band reflects on the milestone: “10 years ago, we released Bloom into the world – an incredibly special album that would become a statement as to who we are as a band and as people.” They add, “We hope that in times of struggle, Bloom will continue to be there for you. Remember: You have what you need in you. Just let it grow.”

The expanded edition offers deeper insight into the creative process, including pre-production demos and a 2015 recording of “Across the Universe.” The physical reissue features new artwork by Chris Mangos, refreshing the album’s visual identity while honoring its legacy. The result underscores why ‘Bloom’ remains central to the modern progressive metal conversation.

Bloom (10th Anniversary Edition) – Tracklist:

  1. Bloom
  2. Marigold
  3. Firelight
  4. Dragonfly
  5. Rust
  6. Turntail
  7. Daughter of the Mountain
  8. Undergrowth
  9. City Has No Empathy Acoustic
  10. Across the Universe (Recorded 2015) – digital only
  11. Rust (Pre-Production Demo 2015) – digital only
  12. Turntail (Pre-Production Demo 2015) – digital only
  13. Undergrowth (Pre-Production Demo 2015) – digital only

Progressive Rock Tribute ‘Rewiring Genesis’ Reimagines ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’

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‘Rewiring Genesis – A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ is out now, marking 50 years of the Genesis classic with a bold reimagining from Nick D’Virgilio and Mark Hornsby. Originally released in 2008 and long out of print, this expanded edition features new recordings, including contributions from Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and strings tracked at Abbey Road Studios in London.

A standout moment arrives with “Counting Out Time,” which adds fresh texture while honoring the spirit of the original. Nick D’Virgilio shares, “’Counting Out Time’ is one of my favorite songs on The Lamb… As we were recording, one of the guys… suggested we try a ‘second-line’ groove for the bridge, and it totally worked! I love that part.” The performance carries energy and playful precision.

This tribute revisits the full scope of ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ across two discs, balancing reverence with inventive arrangement. The result feels expansive and celebratory, grounded in musicianship and studio craft. It is a fitting homage to one of progressive rock’s defining statements.

Track Listing:

Disc 1:

  1. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
  2. Fly on a Windshield
  3. Broadway Melody of 1974
  4. Cuckoo Cocoon
  5. In the Cage
  6. The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging
  7. Back in N.Y.C.
  8. Hairless Heart
  9. Counting Out Time
  10. The Carpet Crawlers
  11. The Chamber of 32 Doors

Disc 2:

  1. Lilywhite Lilith
  2. The Waiting Room
  3. Anyway
  4. Here Comes The Supernatural Anaesthetist
  5. The Lamia
  6. Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats
  7. The Colony of Slippermen
  8. Ravine
  9. The Light Dies Down on Broadway
  10. Riding The Scree
  11. In the Rapids
  12. It

Progressive Rock Visionaries Big Big Train Unveil “The Sharpest Blade” From ‘Woodcut’

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Award-winning progressive rock ensemble Big Big Train release their 16th studio album ‘Woodcut’ via InsideOutMusic, their first full-length conceptual work. Formed in Bournemouth in 1990, the multinational lineup now delivers a continuous narrative centered on creativity, sacrifice, and The Artist, a character walking the line between inspiration and madness.

The new single “The Sharpest Blade” features violinist Clare Lindley sharing lead vocals with frontman and producer Alberto Bravin. Lindley explains, “Having gone for a walk in the woods… he begins to carve the heartwood… It’s so good that he feels it is perhaps not of his own hand.” The track blends storytelling precision with sweeping melodic depth

Big Big Train also recently launched The Artist’s Workshop, a special site dedicated to all things ‘Woodcut’ where fans can explore and unlock hidden content.

Woodcut feels like a Big Big Train record quite unlike any that came before—an assured union of music, storytelling and visual invention. The album is graced with a striking cover design from Dorset (England) based artist Robin Mackenzie – a black and white woodcut print, of course, derived from a woodcut which the band commissioned from him specifically for the album.

Available as a Limited CD + Blu-ray edition, including extensive liner notes as well as Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound mixes by Shawn Dealey of Sweetwater Studios, the album will also be available as a stunning Gatefold 180g 2LP with special embossed cover, Standard CD Jewelcase & Digitally in both Stereo and Dolby Atmos versions.

Featuring 16 tracks across 66-minutes of runtime, Woodcut feels epic without outstaying its welcome. From the intimacy of ‘Inkwell Black’ to the grandeur of ‘Counting Stars’, Woodcut is a defiant analogue statement in a digital age—a handcrafted, deeply human exploration of art, faith and endurance.

The full track-listing is as follows:

1. Inkwell Black 00:56
2. The Artist 07:16
3. The Lie of the Land 02:55
4. The Sharpest Blade 04:16
5. Albion Press 05:46
6. Arcadia 05:46
7. Second Press 00:37
8. Warp and Weft 03:45
9. Chimaera 05:37
10. Dead Point 05:28
11. Light Without Heat 03:22
12. Dreams in Black and White 02:34
13. Cut and Run 06:19
14. Hawthorn White 01:54
15. Counting Stars 05:40
16. Last Stand 03:34