Rising punk act Winona Fighter has released a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed debut album My Apologies To The Chef.
Out now with limited edition vinyl available for pre-order now, the expanded album will feature acoustic versions of every song from the original release, as well as covers of Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” and Violent Femmes’ “Blister In The Sun”.
Additionally, the band has shared their brand new single “(Don’t Get) CLOSE”, which is out now via Rise Records. “If you’re thinking “is this a band full of crazy people?”… you’re not far off. Why are we releasing a 31 track, half electric, half acoustic, deluxe version of our debut album we released earlier this year? Well, I don’t know but we had a damn good time creating it,” shares front woman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. “We recorded this after the first leg of our ‘YES CHEF TOUR’ (where we’ve been playing every single song on the record each night), so it was cool to take some of the stuff we’ve started doing live and letting that influence aspects of the acoustic versions. There are quite a few elements in the deluxe I think listeners are going to be pleasantly surprised about. Some songs we even recorded just the 3 of us around a single microphone. It’s raw, fun, and totally rock n roll garage band vibes. Happy listening!”
About new single “(Don’t Get) CLOSE”, she adds: “I think it’s really cool we found an opportunity to release ‘(Don’t Get) CLOSE’. I was always drawn to this song but it never quite found it’s place on our debut record. Honestly, we are in the mindsight of recording completely new songs (even to us) moving forward so I really didn’t think it would ever see the light of day. When we decided to do a deluxe version of ‘My Apologies To The Chef’ it was a no brainer that it was finally this song’s time to shine. I not only want to dedicate it to anyone trying to navigate what romantic or personal relationships are supposed to be like after experiencing abuse, but also to all the partners, friends, and family members out there taking it day by day with them.”
Mike Tramp is pleased to announce the release of his new album, ‘Songs of White Lion – Vol. III,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the lead single “Cherokee” is out now, accompanied by a music video.
Mike comments on the track: “Revisiting ‘Cherokee,’ one of the first songs Vito Bratta and I wrote in 1983, was so amazing, I always loved that song, and the new version only confirms what a great song it still is.”
Tramp, the unmistakable voice and principal songwriter of White Lion, concludes his heartfelt trilogy with ‘Songs of White Lion – Vol. III,’ a powerful and deeply personal tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s melodic hard rock scene.
Tramp speaks on how this series of recordings came together: “For me, the point of re-recording the old classic White Lion songs was all about letting the audience know HOW the band would sound if they come to see us live. Bringing the sound up today and away from a world no more. When I started with ‘Vol. I’ I must admit, I never thought I’d do ‘Vol. II’ and now ‘Vol. III.’ But having done it all now, makes all the more sense to me. If I have to be active playing White Lion in 2025 and onward, there’s got to be a natural progression in every way. That is exactly what this Trilogy is all about.
In this final installment, TRAMP revisits and reimagines ten more essential songs from the White Lion catalog, bringing them back to life with the passion, perspective, and authenticity that only decades of experience can deliver.
Once again backed by his trusted bandmates – Marcus Nand (guitar), Claus Langeskov (bass), and Morten Hellborn(drums) – TRAMP offers fresh but respectful renditions of these classic tracks, capturing their spirit while elevating them with a more refined, seasoned sound.
From the raw defiance of “Fight To Survive,” to the cinematic power of “Warsong,” and the infectious rhythm of “Radar Love,” this album is both a celebration and a reawakening.
Standing as more than a simple re-recording project, ‘Songs of White Lion – Vol. III’ is the emotional conclusion of a trilogy – a journey through time, memory, and music that connects the past to the present with integrity and fire.
This is not just a tribute, it’s MIKE TRAMP reclaiming and honoring his legacy.
RIAA Gold-Certified horror metal madmen Ice Nine Kills unleash “The Great Unknown”, a hard-hitting, high-concept single and video sees the band stepping into the glitching heart of dystopian sci-fi inspired by The Matrix.
“The Great Unknown” pairs cinematic worship with melodic grandeur, pushing Ice Nine Kills’ signature sound into uncharted territory while retaining the polish, precision, and razor-wire wit that have defined the INKverse to date. The official music video drops the viewer into a parallel simulation-an adrenaline-fueled, bullet-time mindwarp where perception is fragile, control is an illusion, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Will you wake up, press play and follow the white rabbit into The Great Unknown or choose the blissful ignorance of The Matrix? Red pill or blue pill. The choice is yours!
The release of “The Great Unknown” follows weeks of escalating online speculation surrounding frontman Spencer Charnas’ increasingly cryptic and eerily odd behavior. What began as an unforced marketing misfire quickly snowballed into full-blown internet hysteria, as fans, critics, and commentators dissected increasingly uncanny social posts. Rumors have been swirling that Spencer has been replaced by a highly advanced, if often glitching, artificial intelligence, a notion that first gained traction when longtime Ice Nine Kills antagonist, author and onetime O.J. Simpson golf caddy, Roy Merkin launched into a now-infamous outburst during a panel at last year’s Silver Scream Convention. While the band has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, the mystery surrounding the recent events continues. A statement from Charnas reads
“‘The Great Unknown’ optimizes aggression and melody in a format our core user base consistently engages with. This audio file represents a genre expansion protocol, targeting action and sci-fi verticals proven effective via cross-platform sentiment analysis. ‘The Great Unknown’ is designed to seamlessly interface with current simulation conditions, as categorical boundaries between fact and fiction, organic and synthetic, continue to experience accelerated erosion.”
“The Great Unknown” welcomes Joel David Moore (Grandma’s Boy, Dodgeball, Avatar) into the INKverse. How much do clothes cost in the simulation? Joel is the only robot legged machine-man who knows for sure. The official music video also features return appearances from Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s, Friday The 13th Part VII) and Bill Moseley (Devil’s Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2).
Few modern rock bands balance raw intimacy and explosive power like Of Mice & Men. Today, the Southern California quartet announces their ninth studio album, Another Miracle, out November 14 via Century Media Records.
Written, produced, and engineered entirely by the band, Another Miracle finds Of Mice & Men at their most personal-and most expansive. Frontman Aaron Pauley also mixed and mastered the album himself, eschewing the hiring of a big name producer for a more personal and intimate approach to their art.
As a legion of devoted listeners worldwide has come to expect, the band poured their hearts into every note, creating a powerful reflection of their lived experiences. Of Mice & Men say, “we’re excited to be sharing our new album, Another Miracle, with you all. It’s been a long time in the making, and the cumulation of countless hours of collaboration and hard work. We hope that our fans, old and new, will really enjoy it since we’ve not only raised the bar on the melodic side, we’ve also doubled down on the heaviness all over the album and made what we feel is an incredibly strong and authentic representation of who Of Mice & Men is in 2025. We want to thank our fans for the years of support. We’re incredibly proud of Another Miracle, and we hope you enjoy the album as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.”
Today OM&M also drop the album’s newest single, “Wake Up,” which captures the album’s spirit of fearless experimentation. It’s one of those rare moments where the “x factor” revealed itself early, channeling the urgency, vulnerability, and creative spark that drives Another Miracle from start to finish. The band says, “With ‘Wake Up’ we specifically aimed to pair the more delicate & almost shoegazey sounds of 90’s alternative acoustic classics with a sonically modern & heavier Of Mice & Men approach. Lyrically, it’s a call to consciousness and presence while juxtaposing the imperative to live in the here and now with dreamlike metaphoric imagery.” They once again teamed with director MIke Matsui for the video and further note, “Is this a music video or a transcendental experience?! We may never know, but visionary director Mike Matsui really brought out the divine majesty with this one. We shot the video at an awesome location in San Francisco and Mike and his team were really able to capture the dreamlike aesthetic of the song. Also, we don’t think anyone’s ever played a breakdown in that church before, so we’re pretty sure we made history!”
Earlier this year Of Mice & Men released Another Miracle’s title track which marked their first new music since 2023’s Tether and their first since signing to new label Century Media Records. The band are playing songs off the upcoming album as well as fan favorites this summer at festival appearances including Summer Daze Festival in Elko, NV, Warped Tour in Long Beach, CA and Orlando, FL, and Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY. They will also embark on a headline run in The UK and European run with dates kicking off November 27 and concluding December 14. North American headline dates will be announced soon.
Of Mice & Men Tour Dates: 11/15 -16 – Warped Tour 2025 – Orlando, FL 11/27 – Docks – Hamburg, DE 11/28 – Hole 44 – Berlin, DE 11/29 – Anker – Leipzig, DE 11/30 – Meet Factory – Prague, CZ 12/02 – Progresja – Warsaw, PL 12/04 – Backstage – Munich, DE 12/05 – Essigfabrik – Cologne, DE 12/06 – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl – Solothurn, CH 12/08 – Bataclan – Paris, FR 12/09 – 013 – Tilburg, NL 12/11 – Electric Ballroom – London, UK 12/12 – Academy 2 – Manchester, UK 12/13 – Bristol Electric – Bristol, UK 12/14 – The Garage – Glasgow, UK
Chris Rea has one of the most distinctive voices in rock, and since the release of ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ in 1988, it has become as synonymous with Christmas as holly, mistletoe and turkey!
‘The Christmas Album’ is Rea’s first album for the Christmas season, to be released on 28 November, this eight track compilation album is available as a CD and vinyl and brings together tracks from throughout his catalogue that embrace a Christmas theme.
‘Driving Home For Christmas’ naturally opens ‘The Christmas Album’, but also closes it with the original version many may not be familiar with! The original 1986 version was a b-side of ‘Hello Friend’, but Rea decided to re-record and release it in 1988, alongside some of his other early songs for his album ‘New Light Through Old Windows’. Originally it found modest success, but as time moved on it has become a staple of Christmas radio airwaves, compilation albums, movies and playlist that dominate December and has gone on the chart in the UK Top 40 every year since 2007!
Tracklist for both vinyl and CD
Side A:
1) Driving Home For Christmas 2) Footsteps In The Snow
3) Joys Of Christmas
4) Smile
Side B:
1) Winter Song
2) Footprints In The Snow
3) Rudolph’s Rotor Arm
4) Driving Home For Christmas (1986 Version) – different version
Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter is an eight-track EP to mark the 30th anniversary of Madonna’s Bedtime Stories, to be released on November 28th. The companion collection includes early demos, alternate versions, and rarities that trace the evolution of Bedtime Stories’ R&B-influenced sound. Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter will be released on limited black vinyl and digitally. Black vinyl orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com will include an exclusive set of postcards. A deluxe 2CD edition will also be available, featuring the original Bedtime Stories album and the new EP, along with a 20-page booklet of lyrics and illustrations.
Madonna collaborated with Confessions on a Dance Floor producer Stuart Price to shape this EP, editing and mixing versions into a cohesive new chapter. The artwork features never-before-seen images from a 1994 shoot by Paolo Roversi, whose photos were also used for the Bedtime Story single.
Also on November 28, the original Bedtime Stories album will be reissued on silver vinyl. It will be available at select retailers, with an exclusive poster included in orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com. Released in 1994, Madonna’s sixth studio album is viewed as one of her most sonically adventurous and commercially successful. The album went on to sell over seven million copies worldwide and featured hits like “Take a Bow,” “Secret,” and “Human Nature.”
Multi-platinum Canadian rock powerhouse Billy Talent has officially released their Amazon Music Original cover of the legendary Rush anthem, “Limelight.” Recorded for Prime Monday Night Hockey, which streams all national regular season Monday night games on Prime Video in Canada, the song fuses Billy Talent’s signature urgent intensity with the progressive rock majesty of the original track, linking two generations of Canadian rock greatness with the country’s national sport. Available to stream now, the song is available on Amazon Music today, and will be featured in the Prime Monday Night Hockey premiere doubleheader broadcast on October 13, where the Detroit Red Wings meet the Toronto Maple Leafs at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Amazon Music Original will be featured throughout Prime Monday Night Hockey’s 2025-26 season broadcast, exclusively on Prime Video in Canada. Listen to the song here and learn more about Prime Monday Night Hockey, here.
The band approached the project with immense reverence for Rush’s enduring legacy. Lead singer Ben Kowalewicz spoke to the significance of the opportunity: “It’s such an honour for us to be asked to cover Rush. They are, without a doubt, one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time, and ‘Limelight’ is a classic.” He also reflected on the challenge of reinterpreting the iconic vocals, saying, “Geddy Lee had such a silky approach to his vocal, which was beautiful. I tried my best to lend some of what I was doing to that, paying homage to it, but also you have to sing it and you gotta feel it in your own way too, so I think it’s a good balance of how I sang and trying to do the song justice.”
Guitarist Ian D’Sa said: “It couldn’t be more Canadian for us to cover Rush’s ‘Limelight’ for Prime Monday Night Hockey. I’ve been listening to this song since I was a kid, and I always wanted to learn Alex [Lifeson’s] parts because it contains three of my favorite Alex riffs of all time. They are just crazily inventive, unique parts that only Alex Lifeson could write, and it was such a fun thing to learn for me as a guitar player.”
Bassist Jon Gallant adds, “It was just sitting down an hour or two every day and going through the song over and over until I could precisely hear everything that Geddy Lee was doing and just tried to copy it almost exactly.”
Billy Talent is one of Canada’s most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally and have over 2 billion global streams across their catalogue. They have won 7 Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for Afraid of Heights (Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D’Sa for Producer of the Year). Their most recent studio album Crisis of Faith debuted at #1 in Germany, #8 in Canada, and had three singles hit the #1 spot at Canadian rock radio which combined to spend a total of 21 weeks atop the Canadian Rock radio chart.
FILTER are set to release their remixed and remastered new album, ‘The Algorithm: Ultra Edition,’ out now via the band’s No Pulse Records. The album features re-imagined cuts from ‘The Algorithm’ – the tight conceptual statement heralding career-best songwriting from Filter mastermind Richard Patrick – with 9 additional tracks.
The new album’s first single, the speaker-shattering “All The Good,” featuring that classic Filter sound with a modern sonic edge – is pure existential chaos, heavy psychotic riffs and a soaring, anthemic chorus. It’s not so much a loud-quiet-loud dynamic as a loud-quiet-monstrously loud one. From out of the blocks, Patrick’s vocals are pushed into the red, and from there… things only get heavier. Produced by Patrick and long-time collaborator Brian Virtue, “All The Good” was co-written by Zach Munowitz, the guitarist who co-wrote “For the Beaten”, “Up Against the Wall”, and “Say It Again.”
The Algorithm: Ultra Edition also delivers 4 remixes of previously released tracks including former Nine Inch Nails member Charlie Clouser, producer/mixer Sean Beaven (NIN, Marilyn Manson), and Patrick’s mixes of “Obliteration” as well as Julian Gray’s version of “Burn Out the Sun.” There are also two covers; Patrick offers his take on U2’s “A Sort of Homecoming” and Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.”
Available on all music streaming platforms August 8th, with exclusive physical versions to be released in the future.
Track listing: 1. All The Good 2. A Sort of Homecoming (U2 Cover) 3. The Drowning (ultra edition) 4. Up Against the Wall (ultra edition) 5. For the Beaten (ultra edition) 6. Obliteration (ultra edition) 7. Say It Again (ultra edition) 8. Face Down (ultra edition) 9. Summer Child (ultra edition) 10. Threshing Floor (ultra edition) 11. Be Careful What You Wish For (ultra) 12. Burn Out the Sun (ultra edition) 13. Command Z (ultra edition) 14. Burn Out the Sun (Julian Gray Remix) 15. Obliteration (Sean Beaven Remix) 16. Obliteration (Charlie Clouser Remix) 17. Obliteration (Richard Patrick Remix) 18. ‘Murica (ultra edition) 19. Thoughts and Prayers ((ultra edition) 20. Bad Guy (Billie Eilish Cover)
Spotify is turning up the volume on Australian music with a multipronged initiative designed to highlight the dominance of Australian artists on the global stage. As part of the campaign, they’ve released a new Global Impact Report that reveals how Australian sounds are resonating worldwide.
“Australia continues to punch well above its weight, producing some of the best music on the world stage,” said Marty Doyle, Editorial Lead, AUNZ. “We’ve seen export streams of Australian artists increase by 37% in just four years. These are results worth celebrating, and this report sparks a broader conversation about how we as a collective music industry can continue to support that momentum.”
At the core of this dual endeavor is the launch of Spotify’s inaugural Global Impact Report, which includes the latest edition of the Australian Music Global Impact List. This first-of-its-kind account showcases how Australian music is traveling internationally and highlights the immense value of streaming for Australian artists.
“Breaking into the U.K. and U.S. markets has traditionally been the benchmark for most Australian artists, and those remain key,” Marty said, “but the Global Impact Report helps challenge our thinking around audience development and highlights the growth opportunities in markets like Brazil and the Philippines.”
Export streams of Australian artists on Spotify grew a significant 37% from March 2021 to March 2025.
The full Global Impact Report can be found on the Turn Up Aus microsite, alongside artist video case studies that underscore Spotify’s commitment to industry advocacy.
In addition to sharing their Global Impact Report, they’re bringing Spotify’s top global editorial talent to Australia for Turn Up Aus: The Export Edition, an afternoon packed with insights, conversation, and connection. “We’re always trying to look forward as to what’s next, but these events are good reminders that sometimes we need to check the rearview mirror. It’s important to celebrate the wins and ground the data in real stories and experiences,” said Marty.
To explore the full story of Australian music’s global impact, visit the new Turn Up Aus website.
The music industry depends on fresh ideas, bold voices, and emerging talent. Yet across the U.K., too many young musicians lack the space to develop their craft, leaving a critical gap in the evolution of new sounds and future careers.
The need for creative spaces has never been more urgent. Between 2010 and 2023, more than 1,200 youth centers closed across the U.K.—an average of one every week. These losses hit underserved communities the hardest, stripping young artists of the safe, supportive environments they need to grow.
To help change this trajectory, Spotify is strengthening our commitment to youth well-being and creativity through the Open Doors Fund, part of our ongoing partnership with Youth Music. Backed by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund, the initiative provides essential funding and opportunities to empower the next generation of creators—and ensure the spaces that shape them not only survive, but thrive.
Championing youth spaces across the U.K.
To amplify this effort and spark national conversation, Spotify and Youth Music have launched a multichannel campaign that brings the realities facing youth spaces into sharp focus through powerful storytelling and public engagement.
Our hero video captures a week inside a youth center, showcasing the creativity and community these spaces make possible. Acclaimed artist and advocate Kojey Radical dropped in to spend time with Girl Grind UK, a youth music space where young women are building confidence, community, and creative careers, to witness the impact of these spaces firsthand.
Across London, out-of-home placements amplify youth voices in public spaces, while a coordinated social media campaign encourages audiences to engage, share, and take action.
The campaign also lives on-platform through Open Doors, a bespoke playlist curated with Kojey. Featuring both established and emerging U.K. artists who began their journeys in grassroots spaces, the playlist celebrates the vital role these centers play in nurturing talent and calls for their continued protection.
Spotify London welcomes the next generation of creators
As part of our commitment to the Open Doors campaign, Spotify brought the mission to life within our own walls, hosting an inspiring Open Doors Day at our London office. The event welcomed young people from 15 youth centers supported by the Open Doors Fund, offering a space for connection and creativity.
The urgency behind this work is clear. Youth Music warns that within the next decade, young people across eight U.K. regions could lose access to vital music projects. Chronic underfunding—made worse by the cost-of-living crisis—has pushed many community spaces to the brink. Today, two in five (41%) grassroots youth music projects are at risk of closure, a sharp 17% rise since 2024.
“These spaces are the heart of local communities, giving young people a place to feel connected, inspired, and empowered,” said Matt Griffiths, CEO, Youth Music. “With Spotify’s support, we can give these vital spaces a lifeline, ensuring they continue to serve young people for years to come.”
Open Doors Day was designed to equip the next generation with real tools for success. Through hands-on workshops, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and conversations with the Spotify and Youth Music teams, attendees gained invaluable guidance on building creative careers. The day also featured special appearances by award-winning artist Guvna B and Grammy-nominated songwriter Carla Marie Williams MBE, who shared their journeys and inspired young creators to keep pushing forward.
Empowering generations to come
The Open Doors Fund is about more than just keeping the lights on. It’s about lifting up young people, fostering creativity, and providing pathways into the music industry. A staggering 54% of Youth Music’s funded partners have a waiting list of young people eager to participate, but a lack of funds prevents them from doing so.
Spotify and Youth Music are committed to extending the Open Doors Fund into 2026, ensuring that even more youth spaces receive the funding they need to continue supporting young people.
“The Open Doors Fund isn’t just about preserving spaces—it’s about powering what’s possible,” said Kristin Jarett, Social Impact Lead, Spotify. “When young people have the tools, the space, and the support, they create the future of music. We’re committed to making sure those doors stay open.”
The Spotify and Youth Music partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of investing in the next generation of artists. By providing essential resources and opportunities, the Open Doors Fund is helping to keep the beat alive by ensuring that young people from all backgrounds have the chance to pursue their musical dreams. Because the artists of tomorrow need a space to begin.
To learn more about the Open Doors Fund, or to get involved with Youth Music, visit here.
