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Psychedelic London Trio The Stingrays Drift And Detonate On “Summer of You”

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Psychedelic London Trio The Stingrays Drift And Detonate On “Summer of You”

Psychedelic London trio The Stingrays return with “Summer of You,” a track that captures their off-kilter charm and sharp musicianship in one sweeping move. Formed by Hector Delicious, George van den Broek and Milo Goldsmith, the band build a multi-dimensional world through pinpoint sonics and a distinctly British sense of humour, mocking and celebrating the quaint, the brash and the gentle all at once.

“Summer of You” opens as a relaxed groover before erupting into a breakneck guitar solo that tears through the final stretch. The band describe it as a meditation on heartbreak and new beginnings, the melancholy of letting go of a season that once felt endless. Summer may be warm and bright, but it gives way to something new, and that shift is inevitable.

The chemistry powering those dynamic shifts comes from a decade of shared history. The trio toured globally from their mid-teens under George van den Broek’s Yellow Days moniker before forging The Stingrays. A sold-out Brick Lane residency and a standout set at Live At Leeds sharpened their live edge, and “Summer of You” underscores a band fully in control of their psychedelic sprawl.

Foy Vance Announces Expansive “The Wake World Tour” Across Europe and North America

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Foy Vance Announces Expansive “The Wake World Tour” Across Europe and North America

Northern Ireland singer-songwriter Foy Vance announces The Wake World Tour, a sweeping 60-date run across Europe, the UK, the United States and Canada in support of his new album ‘The Wake,’ out March 13 via Rounder Records. The tour opens September 3 in Zurich and stretches through May 1, 2027 in Boston, marking Vance’s most extensive schedule to date. Highlights include Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Dublin and two nights at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, alongside major North American stops in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Chicago, Washington, DC and New York City. Artist presale begins February 24 at 10am local time, with general onsale from February 27 at 10am local time.

‘The Wake’ serves as the final chapter in a seven-album journey Vance began following the death of his father in 1999. Produced by Ethan Johns, the 13-track collection draws from folk, soul and Southern blues while reflecting on mourning, renewal and hard-earned clarity. Ahead of the full tour, Vance plays a run of record store appearances and intimate album launch shows in March, many already sold out, and returns home for A Celebration of Life with Foy Vance at Custom House Square in Belfast this August.

Over the years, Vance has built a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting rooted in folk and soul tradition, with albums including ‘Joy of Nothing,’ ‘From Muscle Shoals,’ ‘Signs of Life’ and ‘To Memphis’ earning wide acclaim. The Wake World Tour underscores both his consistency and evolution, bringing deeply personal material to stages across two continents.

TOUR DATES:

FOY VANCE 2026
2 March | Assai Records | Dundee, Scotland**
3 March | Assai Records | Edinburgh, Scotland**
3 March | Assai Records | Glasgow, Scotland**
4 March | One NinetyFour | London, England
6 March | Spindizzy Records | Dublin, Ireland**
7 March | Bending Sound | Bangor, Northern Ireland**
7 March | Upstairs at Duke Of York | Belfast, Northern Ireland
12 March | The Blue Room | Nashville, TN
13 March | Vinyl Tap | Nashville, TN**
13 March | Grand Ole Opry | Nashville, TN
16 March | Rough Trade | New York City, NY**
17 March | Joe’s Pub | New York, NY
18 March | Amoeba | Los Angeles, CA**
19 March | The Sun Rose | Los Angeles, CA
22 March | Rough Trade East | London, England**
15 August | Custom House Square | Belfast, Northern Ireland
3 September | Spirgarten | Zurich, Switzerland
4 September | Technikum | Munich, Germany
6 September | Heimathafen Neukölln | Berlin, Germany
8 September | TivoliVredenburg | Utrecht, Netherlands
9 September | Doornroosje | Nijmegen, Netherlands
11 September | Kulturkirche | Cologne, Germany
12 September | Knust | Hamburg, Germany
13 September | De Oosterpoort | Groningen, Netherlands
15 September | Café de la Danse | Paris, France
22 September | Bremen Teater | Copenhagen, Denmark
24 September | Sentrum Scene | Oslo, Norway
25 September | Pustervik | Gothenburg, Sweden
27 September | Södra Teatern | Stockholm, Sweden
6 October | Sage Two | Gateshead, UK
17 October | The Queen’s Hall | Edinburgh, UK
18 October | The Albert Halls | Stirling, UK
20 October | Birmingham Town Hall | Birmingham, UK
21 October | St George’s | Bristol, UK
23 October | O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire | London, UK
24 October | O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire | London, UK
25 October | Albert Hall | Manchester, UK
27 October | Wexford Spiegeltent | Wexford, Ireland
29 October | 3Olympia Theatre | Dublin, Ireland
30 October | Town Hall Theatre | Galway, Ireland
31 October | Lime Tree Theatre | Limerick, Ireland
6 November | El Rey Theatre | Los Angeles, CA
7 November | El Rey Theatre | Los Angeles, CA
8 November | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco, CA
10 November | Aladdin Theater | Portland, OR
12 November | Hollywood Theatre | Vancouver, BC
13 November | Neptune Theatre | Seattle, WA
14 November | Knitting Factory | Spokane, WA
16 November | Knitting Factory | Boise, ID
17 November | The Commonwealth Room | Salt Lake City, UT
19 November | Wheeler Opera House | Aspen, CO
20 November | Fox Theatre | Boulder, CO
21 November | Gothic Theatre | Denver, CO

FOY VANCE 2027
31 March | The 04 Center | Austin, TX
1 April | The Heights Theater | Houston, TX
2 April | The Heights Theater | Houston, TX
3 April | Granada Theater | Dallas, TX
4 April | Granada Theater | Dallas, TX
7 April | Iron City | Birmingham, AL
8 April | Variety Playhouse | Atlanta, GA
9 April | The Basement East | Nashville, TN
10 April | Bijou Theatre | Knoxville, TN
12 April | Memorial Hall | Cincinnati, OH
13 April | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
15 April | Fitzgerald Theater | St Paul, MN
16 April | Atwood Music Hall | Madison, WI
17 April | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL
20 April | St Cecilia Music Center | Grand Rapids, MI
21 April | Danforth Music Hall | Toronto, ON
23 April | Ardmore Music Hall | Philadelphia, PA
24 April | The Howard Theatre | Washington, DC
25 April | The Tin Pan | Richmond, VA
27 April | Appell Center for the Performing Arts | York, PA
29 April | Levon Helm Studios | Woodstock, NY
30 April | Sony Hall | New York, NY
1 May | The Wilbur | Boston, MA

**Record store events
+Sold-out album release shows

Mumford and Sons Launch ‘Prizefighter’ With Massive North American Tour

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Mumford and Sons Launch ‘Prizefighter’ With Massive North American Tour

Mumford and Sons release their new album ‘Prizefighter’ and immediately raise the stakes with a sweeping North American tour that hits arenas, amphitheaters and landmark stadiums. The Live Nation promoted run launches June 2 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and rolls through major stops including Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Folsom Field in Boulder, Wrigley Field in Chicago, Fenway Park in Boston, Madison Square Garden in New York and wraps October 6 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. International dates across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United Kingdom are also locked in, alongside festival appearances at Innings Festival, Hinterland Music Festival and Bourbon and Beyond Festival.

Support across select dates includes Dylan Gossett, Caamp, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, The War on Drugs, Medium Build and Marcus King Band. AGORA members gain presale access beginning February 24 at 10 a.m. local time, with general onsale opening February 27 at 10 a.m. local time. Select markets will offer limited student priced tickets available at the box office on February 27 while supplies last. VIP packages include premium tickets, access to the preshow Prizefighter Club and exclusive merchandise.

The announcement caps a dominant 2025 for the trio, who grossed over 60 million dollars across 53 global shows, including a standout night at the Hollywood Bowl. With ‘Prizefighter’ now out and a tour that spans continents and iconic venues, Mumford and Sons move into 2026 with scale, momentum and a routing built for massive singalongs.

TOUR DATES:

Feb. 20 — Tempe, AZ — Innings Festival
April 24 — Melbourne, Australia — Rod Laver Arena
April 25 — Melbourne, Australia — Rod Laver Arena
April 28 — Brisbane, Australia — Entertainment Centre
April 29 — Sydney, Australia — Qudos Bank Arena
May 2 — Auckland, New Zealand — Spark Arena
June 2 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena ||
June 4 — Bozeman, MT — Bobcat Stadium ||
June 6 — Boulder, CO — Folsom Field †
June 8 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena ‡
June 9 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP ‡
June 11 — Chicago, IL — Wrigley Field #
June 13 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium #
June 14 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake ‡
June 16 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater ‡
June 18 — Syracuse, NY — Empower FCU Amphitheater ‡
June 19 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live ‡
June 20 — Hershey, PA — Hersheypark Stadium +
June 22 — Boston, MA — Fenway Park +
July 1 — Groningen, Netherlands — Stadspark
July 2 — Werchter, Belgium — Rock Werchter Festival
July 4 — London, U.K. — BST Hyde Park ^
July 5 — Dublin, Ireland — Marlay Park
July 7 — Rome, Italy — Rock in Roma
July 9 — Berlin, Germany — Waldbuhne
July 31 — Minneapolis, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater ~
August 1 — St. Charles, IA — Hinterland Music Festival
August 2 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater ~
August 4 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena ~
August 6 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ~
August 7 — Tampa, FL — Benchmark International Arena ~
August 9 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center ~
August 11 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden ~
August 15 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion ~
August 16 — Montreal, QC — Lasso Festival
September 12 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Rock in Rio
September 20 — Charlottesville, VA — John Paul Jones Arena %
September 22 — Grand Rapids, MI — Acrisure Amphitheater %
September 23 — Madison, WI — Kohl Center %
September 25 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon and Beyond Festival
September 29 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater %
October 1 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion %
October 3 — Albuquerque, NM — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater ||
October 6 — Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum ||

|| with special guest Sierra Ferrell
† with special guests Sierra Ferrell and Dylan Gossett
‡ with special guest Dylan Gossett

Parker Barrow Return To The UK With “Glass Eyes Cryin’”

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Parker Barrow Return To The UK With “Glass Eyes Cryin’”

Nashville-based Southern rockers Parker Barrow release a new lyric video for “Glass Eyes Cryin’” as they announce a return to the UK this July for five intimate club shows and a slot at Steelhouse Festival. The track, lifted from their ‘Hold The Mash’ EP, marks a turning point for the band. “Glass Eyes Cryin’ was the first song we wrote and recorded for Hold The Mash,” says drummer Dylan Turner. “We felt it was the perfect song to kickstart a musical shift to what the band has become since our previous record.”

Led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane and Dylan Turner, with guitarist and musical director Alex Bender rounding out the lineup, Parker Barrow channel a groove-heavy, gospel-tinged swagger on the track. Turner describes it as laid-back yet powerful, driven by a vocal that confronts emotional manipulation head-on and underscores the idea that actions speak louder than words. The band name itself nods to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, signaling rebellion and edge from the outset.

Since forming after a chance meeting in 2019, Parker Barrow have built momentum through relentless touring and a vintage rock sound shaped by influences like The Rolling Stones, Blackberry Smoke and Led Zeppelin. Their debut ‘Jukebox Gypsies’ earned global praise, while 2025’s ‘Hold The Mash’ produced singles including “Make It,” which landed on Planet Rock’s main playlist. With a reputation for explosive live performances packed with groove, grit and spontaneous jams, the band head back across the Atlantic ready to turn up the heat.

TOUR DATES:
Friday 17 July 2026 – Frome, Treehouse
Saturday 18 July 2026 – Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
Tuesday 21 July 2026 – Glasgow, Audio
Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Sheffield, Greystones
Thursday 23 July 2026 – Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre
Friday 24 July 2026 – Steelhouse Festival

Country Duo Kirwan The Band Unite With Clay Walker On Inspiring Single “Detours”

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Country Duo Kirwan The Band Unite With Clay Walker On Inspiring Single “Detours”

Kirwan The Band team up with country star Clay Walker for “Detours,” an emotional and deeply purposeful single inspired by child safety activist Elizabeth Smart and her 2025 memoir ‘Detours.’ The song echoes the memoir’s message of resilience and healing, offering a powerful reminder that life’s unexpected turns do not define the destination. It is also featured in promotional materials for the Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart.’

Written by husband-and-wife duo Colm and Caitriona Kirwan alongside producer Matthew Craig Johnson, “Detours” continues the band’s modern pop-country approach rooted in love, faith and hope. Born in Ireland and later drawn to Nashville during the pandemic to record their debut ‘KIRWAN,’ the duo have steadily built a sound centered on connection and perseverance.

The Kirwans personally chose Clay Walker as their duet partner, citing both his award-winning voice and his lived experience navigating adversity following his MS diagnosis. “Clay Walker has become a dear friend of ours over the years and a real champion of our music,” they share. With Walker’s seasoned presence and the band’s heartfelt delivery, “Detours” stands as a message of endurance, strength and moving forward despite the roadblocks.

Yung Miami Fires Back With Bass Heavy Statement “News Flash”

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Yung Miami Fires Back With Bass Heavy Statement “News Flash”

Platinum-selling rap star Yung Miami storms back with the surprise drop of “News Flash,” a bass-heavy, hard-hitting anthem produced by Quay Global that doubles as a bold personal statement. Razor sharp and unapologetic, the track finds her addressing the noise, celebrating her wins and stepping firmly into her solo era with commanding presence.

Driven by confident delivery and headline-ready bars, “News Flash” makes one thing clear: she is setting the tone, not reacting to it. “This one was very personal to me. I’m standing in my truth and not apologizing for it,” Yung Miami shares. The record channels confidence, survival and lived experience into a performance that feels direct and unfiltered.

Momentum continues this Friday with the official DSP release of the viral “Tea Time,” transforming a social media moment into a full cultural rollout. As Yung Miami expands her influence across fashion, beauty and media, “News Flash” lands as a declaration of control, bold, brash and fully on her terms.

Electronic Visionary WHIPPED CREAM Ignites Instant Chemistry On “stranger”

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Electronic Visionary WHIPPED CREAM Ignites Instant Chemistry On “stranger”

WHIPPED CREAM surges forward with “stranger,” a pulsing new single that captures the split-second electricity of locking eyes across a crowded room. Following the tone-setting “it’s time to go home,” the track sets the stage for her official debut album ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME,’ arriving April 30 via Monstercat. Built for clubs, late-night drives and solitary headphone moments alike, “stranger” bottles that unspoken connection and lets it spark in real time.

The Canadian producer and vocalist, born Caroline Cecil, continues to fuse dynamic, expressive vocals with immersive house and techno textures, sharpening the storytelling edge heard across EPs like ‘Careline,’ ‘is this real?,’ ‘Someone You Can Count On’ and ‘Who Is Whipped Cream?’ On her first full-length, she leans into boldly cinematic dance music, grounding sweeping soundscapes in raw, human emotion and universal themes.

At its core, ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME’ explores authenticity beneath perception. Reframing the Biblical figure Eve as an archetype of truth rather than transgression, WHIPPED CREAM crafts a modern narrative about reclaiming identity. “People say ‘be yourself,’ but the moment you do, they project onto you,” she explains. This album stands as her declaration of choosing self-definition anyway, a powerful statement wrapped in immersive, high-impact electronic sound.

Brazilian Alt.Rock Force Junoplast Cave Unleash Cinematic “Live in Amazonia” Experience

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Brazilian Alt.Rock Force Junoplast Cave Unleash Cinematic “Live in Amazonia” Experience

Brazilian alt.rock band Junoplast Cave step into something far bigger than a performance with “Live in Amazonia,” an immersive audiovisual project that fuses original music, raw live energy and the elemental force of the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Formed in 2019 by Matheus Brevis, Ruann Magno, Arthur Cunha and Daniel Pinheiro, the band has carved out a provocative sonic identity built on visceral screams, futuristic guitar tones, dense synth layers and striking riffs that feel both aggressive and atmospheric.

Their 2020 EP ‘How to Stop Bad Thoughts’ introduced listeners to lyrics grappling with anxiety, emotional conflict and everyday tension, all wrapped in a sharp, contemporary rock framework. Inspired by the weight and texture of artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood and Nine Inch Nails, Junoplast Cave have continued refining a sound that thrives on intensity while leaving space for mood and depth.

Now, instead of a standard rollout, the band is unveiling new material through sunrise performances recorded deep in the Amazon rainforest, shared via their official VEVO YouTube channel. Performed on a floating raft, the sessions place the music inside the landscape rather than simply against it. Mist rolling through the trees, the hum of wildlife and the gradual spill of morning light become part of the composition itself.

“Live in Amazonia” is more than a striking visual concept. It is a declaration of origin and belonging, rock from the Amazon, in the Amazon. By merging dense, modern rock textures with the organic pulse of the forest, Junoplast Cave present a bold artistic manifesto that signals contemporary music from Brazil’s Northern region is inventive, emotionally charged and ready to resonate far beyond its roots.

Dutch Indie Pop Breakout Isabel van Gelder Set For Dublin Show At Academy 2

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Dutch Indie Pop Breakout Isabel van Gelder Set For Dublin Show At Academy 2

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Isabel van Gelder brings her intimate indie pop to Dublin’s Academy 2 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with tickets on sale Friday 20 February and doors opening at 7.00 pm. Known for blending emotionally layered ballads with lighter, melodic pop moments, van Gelder pairs dreamy production with reflective, close-to-the-heart lyricism that invites listeners in rather than keeping them at a distance.

Since the release of “Die For You” and “My Silly Boy,” her profile has surged, fueled by millions of views across Instagram and TikTok and the streaming success of her debut EP ‘Minor Details.’ Often described as a hidden gem, she is quickly outgrowing that label as online momentum translates into packed rooms and growing international interest. Early covers of artists like Tom Odell helped build anticipation, but originals like “Pieces” confirmed her ability to marry softness with resilience.

Live, van Gelder leans into that clarity and vulnerability, something sharpened through nationwide Popronde performances and support slots for Blanks. The Dublin date marks another step forward, bringing her expanding catalogue to an Irish audience ready to experience her understated, emotionally direct style up close.

Modern Rock Risers FOUR THIRTY FOUR Ignite With Explosive Breakup Anthem “Stuck Out”

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Modern Rock Risers FOUR THIRTY FOUR Ignite With Explosive Breakup Anthem “Stuck Out”

FOUR THIRTY FOUR crash back onto the scene with “Stuck Out,” a high-octane blast of modern rock that channels the frustration and fallout of present-day breakups into something loud, sharp and undeniable. Marking their fourth collaboration with producer Kevin McNoldy, the track captures the band locked in and firing on all cylinders, pairing crushing riffs and driving rhythms with emotionally charged vocals that refuse to sit quietly in the background.

Lyrically, “Stuck Out” zeroes in on the breakdown of communication, that moment when two people talk past each other until there is no way forward. It is honest, direct and unapologetic, a breakup anthem built for right now. The hooks hit hard, the energy never lets up, and the tension that runs through the song mirrors the emotional push and pull at its core.

With each release, FOUR THIRTY FOUR continue carving out space in the modern rock landscape through authenticity and relentless momentum. “Stuck Out” raises the bar again, showcasing a band evolving as songwriters and performers while delivering the kind of urgency that is primed to ignite live crowds.

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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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