Country traditionalist Jon Wolfe steps into his next chapter with “Barstool Therapy”, the title track from his album ‘Barstool Therapy: Session One’, out now. Produced by Dave Brainard, the song lands like a late-night confession under honky tonk lights, pairing grit and polish as Wolfe sings the kind of truths only shared with a bartender and an empty glass. Alongside earlier releases “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)” and “Tequila Cowboys” featuring Randy Rogers, the project balances classic country foundations with lived-in storytelling, reflecting an artist fully committed to honesty, community, and the songs that stay with you long after last call.
Traditional Country Torchbearer Jon Wolfe Raises A Glass With “Barstool Therapy”
Tim Robinson And Zach Kann Release New HBO Series ‘The Chair Company’
Tim Robinson and Zach Kann return with a new HBO Max series The Chair Company that takes their signature off-kilter comedy into darker, more paranoid territory, following a bumbling corporate executive who begins to spiral after stumbling into what he believes is a massive conspiracy. Anchored by the line “I’m right about a lot of things that people have zero clue that they even know is going on,” the show leans into confusion, confidence, and collapse, pairing awkward humor with escalating tension as reality slowly slips out of reach. The series is out now on HBO Max.
Canadian Songwriter Kentucky Shares Reflective Single “The Archer”
Canadian songwriter Kentucky, the project of Jordan Holman, releases the non-album single “The Archer”, out now, a quiet and deeply felt song shaped by tenderness, memory, and restraint. Written in tribute to a nine-year-old boy from Holman’s hometown of Almonte, Ontario, and created with the support of the child’s parents, the song carries a hymn-like calm that makes room for grief without rushing it toward resolution. Built on simplicity and emotional honesty, “The Archer” lingers rather than concludes, holding a name, a story, and a promise in the air with care and intention.
Retro Prog Rock Trio The Vintage Caravan Share “Alone”
Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock torchbearers The Vintage Caravan release a new visualizer for “Alone”, a brooding and muscular highlight from their album ‘Portals’, out now. The track blends soulful vocals with heavy 70s-inspired riffs, balancing introspection and power in a way that feels timeless while staying rooted in the band’s modern psychedelic edge.
Written during a period of personal reflection, “Alone” grew from a spontaneous demo into one of the album’s emotional anchors, with Askar Logi Agustsson pointing to its stark breakdown and eruptive final section as a defining moment. Featuring Hammond organ from longtime friend Tómas Jónsson, the song captures the trio’s chemistry and instinctive interplay, reinforcing why ‘Portals’ stands as another confident statement from a band leading the retro prog rock charge.
Visual Kei Titans NoGoD Mark 20 Years With ‘Le: VOYAGE’
Japanese visual kei heavyweights NoGoD celebrate 20 years with the release of ‘Le: VOYAGE 20th Anniversary Best’, out now digitally via JPU Records. The 22-track collection spans material from ‘Renovate’ through ‘Shinzui -OMNIBUS-’, offering a focused look at the band’s last decade while reflecting the scale, precision, and intensity that have defined their long-running career. Listen to it here.
Expanding on their earlier best-of ‘VOYAGE’, the title ‘Le: VOYAGE’ plays with language and meaning, suggesting both a return and a reply while nodding to the idea of a life-long journey. The set also introduces the brand-new track “I Can’t Say Goodbye”, a fierce and commanding addition built on crushing riffs and a powerful chorus, reinforcing NoGoD’s forward momentum and their resolve to keep pushing their sound with purpose.
British Pop Icon Lulu Reflects On Fame And Identity In New Memoir “If Only You Knew”
Lulu shares her story with striking honesty in the new memoir ‘If Only You Knew’, out now, offering a deeply personal look at a life lived in the spotlight. From her early days growing up in Glasgow to global stages like the Royal Albert Hall and the world of Hollywood, the book traces her extraordinary rise after being discovered at just 14, and the decades that followed as she navigated fame, expectation, and reinvention.
More than a career retrospective, ‘If Only You Knew’ explores the emotional cost of success and the long journey back to selfhood. Lulu writes candidly about losing herself inside the version of who she thought she needed to be, and the strength it took to reclaim her identity while remaining relevant, creative, and fulfilled. The result is a memoir that feels reflective, resilient, and uniquely human, capturing the inner life behind one of British pop’s most enduring voices.
Kings Of Leon Ring In The New Year With Intimate Las Vegas Stand
Kings of Leon close out 2025 with a special two-night New Year’s Eve run, bringing Kings of Leon Live in Las Vegas to The Venetian Theatre on December 30 and 31. Set inside a classic Vegas club-style room, the shows promise a rare close-up experience as the band delivers a hit-filled set designed especially for the city. The announcement arrives after a strong year that saw Kings of Leon team up with Zach Bryan on “Bowery”, which debuted at #1 on Spotify in the U.S., plus shared stadium stages and major festival appearances leading into their end-of-year celebration.
Metalcore Breakouts GlassCastles Unleash ‘Digital:Heart’ EP
Perth-based melodic metalcore and post-hardcore outfit GlassCastles make a bold first statement with their debut EP ‘Digital:Heart’, led by the emotionally charged single “Gravestones”. Blending crushing riffs, cinematic atmosphere, and raw honesty, the band channels modern heaviness with a strong sense of melody and connection. Early momentum has followed them fast, from landing major support slots to racking up streaming milestones with tracks like “Ghost” and “The End of Us”, signaling a debut that lands with purpose and reach well beyond Australia.
Metal Powerhouse Deadly Apples Return With Dark Epic “Sacrifice”
Montreal-based rock and metal force Deadly Apples roar back with “Sacrifice”, out now alongside its striking music video. The dark, cinematic track features powerhouse collaborations with Richard Patrick (Filter / Nine Inch Nails) on vocals and Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails / Till Lindemann) on guitars and bass, while production from Antoine Lamothe and a heavyweight team behind the boards gives the song its crushing edge. Recorded in part on Lars Ulrich’s iconic Black Album drum kit, “Sacrifice” builds on the momentum of breakout single “Volatile” and reinforces Deadly Apples’ reputation for combining industrial intensity, sharp songwriting, and a sound built for massive stages.
Japanese Rock Band lynch. Expand 20th Anniversary With ‘BRINGER’
Japanese rock band lynch. continue their 20th anniversary project with a major new chapter, releasing 27 tracks digitally as they revisit and re-record fan favorites from their indie era. The refreshed versions of ‘THE AVOIDED SUN’ and ‘SHADOWS’ arrive alongside the EP ‘BRINGER’, which gathers deep cuts from across the catalog and introduces the brand new title track “BRINGER”, described by the band as quintessentially lynch. The release is accompanied by a new music video and a special message recorded for fans outside Japan, reinforcing the band’s connection to their global audience while celebrating their past with renewed power.