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Lamp Bring Dreamy Japanese Indie Pop To The Americas On ‘Future Behind Me’ World Tour

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Lamp Bring Dreamy Japanese Indie Pop To The Americas On ‘Future Behind Me’ World Tour

Beloved Japanese indie pop trio Lamp are set to enchant audiences across North and South America with their newly announced Future Behind Me – The Americas World Tour. The run follows the group’s sold-out Future Behind Me North American debut tour and their acclaimed 2023 album Dusk to Dawn, which solidified their global reputation as one of Japan’s most mesmerizing and genre-defying acts.

Formed in 2000 by Yusuke Nagai, Kaori Sakakibara, and Taiyo Someya, Lamp have long defied musical boundaries. Their sound blends the sun-soaked sophistication of Brazilian MPB, the smooth nostalgia of ‘70s AOR and soft rock, and the melancholic beauty of classic Japanese pop. The result is a lush, cinematic style that feels both timeless and transportive—dreamy, refined, and deeply emotional.

Across their nine studio albums, beginning with Soyokaze Apartment 201 (2003) and culminating in Dusk to Dawn (2023), Lamp have built a devoted international following. Their live shows mirror their music’s warmth and sophistication, inviting fans into a space where soft melodies and rich harmonies swirl together like fading sunlight on a quiet afternoon.

Having captivated audiences across Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Indonesia, the trio now turn their gaze westward for their most ambitious tour yet. Future Behind Me – The Americas World Tour promises to be a spellbinding journey through the band’s ever-evolving musical world, bringing their ethereal sound to major cities across the continent.

Tour Dates:
Sat Nov 01 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Tue Nov 04 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Thu Nov 06 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
Fri Nov 07 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
Mon Nov 10 – Oakland, CA – The Fox Theater *
Fri Nov 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Sun Nov 16 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom *
Wed Nov 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater
Fri Nov 21 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
Sun Nov 23 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
Wed Nov 26 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Fri Nov 28 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
*Non–Live Nation Date

Elton John Revives Legendary 1977 Performance On ‘Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper’

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Elton John Revives Legendary 1977 Performance On ‘Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper’

One of Elton John’s most celebrated live performances is finally getting the full spotlight it deserves. Elton John – Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper is out now via UMe, marking the first time this iconic 1977 concert is available digitally and on CD, alongside a brand-new vinyl repress. Originally released as a limited Record Store Day exclusive, the expanded edition includes a new bonus track, “Goodbye,” plus Elton’s personally curated twelve-song tracklist and fresh liner notes.

Recorded during a six-show residency at London’s legendary Rainbow Theatre in May 1977, the concert captured Elton in a rare, intimate setting. Performing alone for the first half of the show before being joined by percussion virtuoso Ray Cooper for the second, Elton stripped away the arena-sized spectacle and returned to the roots of his craft: melody, emotion, and connection. The result was pure magic.

These performances marked the beginning of an incredible 233-show run with Ray Cooper and featured live debuts of “Roy Rogers,” “Cage The Songbird,” “Idol,” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford).” The setlist deliberately avoided Elton’s biggest hits, offering instead a deep, reflective glimpse into his catalog—what his shows might have looked like had he remained a cult favorite rather than an international superstar.

“I’m delighted that Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper will be available for my fans to enjoy,” Elton says. “It’s an album I’m incredibly proud of, and listening back to it, I’m astounded by how great it sounds. The freedom I felt playing with just the two of us is something I will always remember.”

The release arrives on the heels of Who Believes In Angels?, Elton’s chart-topping collaboration with close friend and 11-time GRAMMY winner Brandi Carlile. Produced by Andrew Watt and written alongside Bernie Taupin, the album became Elton’s tenth UK #1, proving the Rocket Man’s creativity still burns bright nearly six decades into his storied career.

Track Listing:

  1. The Greatest Discovery
  2. Border Song
  3. Cage The Songbird
  4. Where To Now St. Peter?
  5. Ticking
  6. Better Off Dead (with Ray Cooper)
  7. Sweet Painted Lady
  8. Tonight (with Ray Cooper)
  9. Idol (with Ray Cooper)
  10. I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) (with Ray Cooper)
  11. Roy Rogers
  12. Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)
  13. Goodbye*

*Bonus track available on digital and CD release only

Lecrae Bridges Faith And Culture On Transformative New Album ‘Reconstruction’

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Lecrae Bridges Faith And Culture On Transformative New Album ‘Reconstruction’

Lecrae is ready to rebuild. The Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, author, and activist will release his tenth studio album Reconstruction out now through Reach Records, marking his first full-length project in three years. Known for breaking barriers between faith and mainstream music, Lecrae’s latest record brings together a powerhouse roster of guests, including T.I., Killer Mike, Jon Bellion, Fridayy, and leading voices from the faith-based community like Madison Ryann Ward, Torey D’Shaun, Jackie Hill Perry, Propaganda, MEEZO!, Aklesso, and Hollyn.

The album’s latest single, “Bless You,” reunites Lecrae with Christian rapper Torey D’Shaun for a raw, reflective collaboration. The track explores faith, perseverance, and self-awareness, all anchored by Lecrae’s commanding delivery and Torey’s sharp lyrical presence. “Bless You” captures both the grit and grace that have defined Lecrae’s career, offering an anthem of hope and authenticity to believers worldwide.

In a personal gesture to his fanbase, Lecrae revealed the album’s features through a unique mailer sent to one thousand of his most active supporters. Each package included a handwritten note from the Reach Records founder, an early look at the release date and tracklist, and a QR code linking to The Workshop—an interactive digital hub where fans can access early content, stream new music, and earn rewards for engagement.

Beyond the music, Lecrae continues to serve his community. Earlier this week, he hosted The Reconstruction Listening Experience in partnership with Atlanta nonprofit City Takers, inviting over a hundred attendees to preview the album and take part in assembling backpacks for students in need. It was a moment that reflected Lecrae’s long-standing mission—to merge faith, art, and action into something greater than music.

Following his acclaimed Church Clothes 4 LP and recent Get Well Soon mixtape with Bay Area collaborator Miles Minnick, Reconstruction reaffirms Lecrae’s place as a generational voice in hip-hop. With its balance of introspection, fire, and faith, this album represents not only his personal growth but a bold statement of resilience and restoration.

Track Listing:

  1. Reconstruction
  2. My Story
  3. Tell No Lie (featuring Jackie Hill Perry)
  4. Brick for Brick (featuring MEEZO!)
  5. Bless You (featuring Torey D’Shaun)
  6. LIFE
  7. Die For The Party
  8. Headphones (featuring T.I. & Killer Mike)
  9. There For You (featuring Fridayy)
  10. H2O
  11. Holidaze (featuring Jon Bellion)
  12. Pray For Me
  13. Too Much (featuring Aklesso)
  14. Mad At Today
  15. Politickin (featuring Propaganda)
  16. Better Sober (featuring Madison Ryann Ward)
  17. Cross The Ocean
  18. Erase Me (featuring Hollyn)
  19. Still Here

DED Unleash Raw Emotion And Self-Reflection On New Metal Album ‘RESENT’

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DED Unleash Raw Emotion And Self-Reflection On New Metal Album ‘RESENT’

DED are rising from the ashes with RESENT, their long-awaited new album is out now. Known for their punishing riffs and fearless lyrical honesty, the Arizona heavy hitters are channeling raw emotion and personal growth into their heaviest, most unfiltered record yet. Alongside the announcement, the band dropped a visualizer for their new single “ERASER,” setting the tone for what’s to come.

“This is a universal song about reflection and being cognitive of your own bullsh*t,” says frontman Joe Cotela. “The concept of recognizing and unlearning our negative habits and attributes is a powerful thing. We’re all sculpted by our experiences with family and the world into what we are today and every day that we wake up we are given the chance and the choice to be anything and any version of ourselves that we want to be.”

Cotela’s honesty extends across the entire record. “A lot of the themes that I’m getting into on our new album and really our whole catalogue are very realistic takes on knowing that you aren’t perfect and addressing those pitfalls to yourself to become the best version of you possible,” he explains. “Having the bravery to be vulnerable and accountable with yourself and setting the ego aside to get out of our own way is paramount. Learning and then unlearning our traumas and triggers is the key to the door.”

The making of RESENT was no small feat. Recorded over three turbulent years, the album was born from frustration and resilience. “We found ourselves stuck not being able to be active due to behind-the-scenes business sh*t,” Cotela reveals. “It was awful for our band, for our momentum and for our growth in a fast moving world as a newer band.” But instead of slowing down, DED built their own studio, Trash Island Studios, in Phoenix and took total creative control.

“Just because we couldn’t release music or play shows, it didn’t stop us from being who we are and doing what we do as artists,” says Cotela. “We made our own recording studio…and we did it all ourselves this time.” The result is an album that’s unapologetically DIY and fiercely authentic, with mixing and mastering help from Zach Jones and KJ Strock. The record also features powerhouse guest appearances from Chad Gray of Mudvayne, Chris Motionless of Motionless In White, and Danny Leal of Upon A Burning Body.

Cotela describes RESENT as “the most ‘unfiltered’ DED release to come out,” emphasizing that it captures the band’s original spark in a new light. “It has been four years since our last record and we hope that these songs reflect that amount of time being spent sweating it out over the stove,” he concludes. “Through gratitude, perseverance and pride, we can now give RESENT to the world.”

Billy Joel Unveils Massive 100-Track Anthology ‘And So It Goes’

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Billy Joel Unveils Massive 100-Track Anthology ‘And So It Goes’

Billy Joel is opening the vault. Teaming up with Legacy Recordings, the Piano Man has announced Billy Joel: And So It Goes—a monumental, 100-plus-track digital-only anthology arriving alongside the two-part, five-hour documentary chronicling his life and music. Out now, the project mirrors the film’s musical journey and expands it, featuring career-defining hits, deep cuts, live performances, and alternative versions spanning five decades.

The massive release includes eight never-before-heard recordings that illuminate new corners of Joel’s storied career. Among the highlights are “December Theme (December Song)” from the Cold Spring Harbor sessions, “My Life (From The 100th – Live At Madison Square Garden),” and “An Innocent Man (Live In London),” each offering a unique glimpse into his creative evolution.

Fans will also discover new sonic treasures like “Tomorrow Is Today (2025 Mix),” “You’re My Home (Live At Sparks),” “Everybody Has A Dream (Cold Spring Harbor Sessions),” “Vienna (Nuremberg Masterclass),” and “No Man’s Land (The Shelter Island Sessions),” an unreleased early studio version of the River of Dreams favorite. Together, they form one of the most expansive and historically rich retrospectives ever released by a major artist.

Over the next year, Joel’s YouTube channel will become a digital museum of rarities unearthed during the documentary’s creation. New videos include the never-before-seen first live performance of “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Live At CW Post),” his earliest televised appearance “Long, Long Time” (from WSIU The Session, February 10, 1972), and unreleased footage of “Ain’t No Crime (Billy Joel Tonight),” “Stiletto (Live At The Summit),” and “Sometimes A Fantasy (Live At The Summit).” The video for “Allentown (Live From Long Island)”—the 2022 mix—will also make its online debut.

Adding to the celebration, Joel’s landmark Greatest Hits Volume I and II is out now to mark its 40th anniversary. For lifelong fans and new listeners alike, And So It Goes is a time capsule of the Piano Man’s unmatched storytelling and musical mastery—proving that five decades later, Billy Joel’s melodies still hit right where they always have: the heart.

Track Highlights:

  • December Theme (December Song) – Cold Spring Harbor sessions
  • My Life (From The 100th – Live At Madison Square Garden)
  • An Innocent Man (Live In London)
  • Tomorrow Is Today (2025 Mix)
  • You’re My Home (Live At Sparks)
  • Everybody Has A Dream (Cold Spring Harbor Sessions)
  • Vienna (Nuremberg Masterclass)
  • No Man’s Land (The Shelter Island Sessions)

OF LIMBO Reveal Reflective Side With Acoustic ‘Unplugged’ Album

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OF LIMBO Reveal Reflective Side With Acoustic ‘Unplugged’ Album

Long Beach rockers OF LIMBO are stripping back the volume and turning up the emotion on their brand-new Unplugged album. Known for their high-energy live shows and heavy-hitting rock & roll, the band explores a more introspective and heartfelt sound this time around. The album blends acoustic reimaginings of originals with three covers of songs that have deeply inspired them, showcasing a raw and honest side of the group’s artistry.

Self-produced and mixed in their home studio, and mastered by Brian Frederick of Long Beach Mastering, Unplugged highlights the band’s ability to balance grit with grace. The record’s focus track, a haunting cover of Radiohead’s “Street Spirit,” captures the inevitability of struggle and the healing power of love through delicate guitar work and ethereal vocals.

“My all-time most loved Radiohead song,” shares vocalist Jake Davies. “I am so proud of Luke’s guitar work on this cover. He wrote some guitar harmonies that really take it somewhere special. Our friend Lucas Holter from Whiskey & The Wolves is featured with us on this one and knocked it absolutely out of the park with his vocals. I got chills hearing him lay down his takes.”

The video for “Street Spirit,” directed by Brandon Vancour, was filmed on a beach in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach. “Radiohead’s video for this song is one of my favorite videos of all time,” Jake adds. “We knew we weren’t gonna be driving an airstream onto the beach and slow-mo me falling off it etc. But we wanted to pay homage to the source material. Black and white, slow-motion moments – very dreamy. Lucas Holter gave a great performance in the video as well – Super proud of this one.”

With Unplugged, OF LIMBO open a new chapter in their musical story—trading distortion pedals for acoustic strings while keeping every ounce of soul intact. It’s a record that shows the band’s heart beats just as hard in quiet moments as it does on stage.

Jake Worthington Honors Country Roots With New Album ‘When I Write The Song’

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Jake Worthington Honors Country Roots With New Album ‘When I Write The Song’

Country neo-traditionalist Jake Worthington is keeping the honky-tonk spirit alive with his sophomore album When I Write The Song, out now via Big Loud Texas under exclusive license to Mercury Records/Republic Records. The 14-track project is tailor-made for barrooms and dance halls, marking the next chapter for one of country’s most authentic voices.

“This record means to me…it’s a reminder to fight the good fight,” says Worthington, the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year nominee. “I’m a strong believer in ‘do what moves ya.’ Make the kind of music that wrecks your world or picks up all the pieces. If it makes you feel that kind of way, and if that’s what you need, then don’t let anybody or anything change that. That’s what this record is to me.”

When I Write The Song features a mix of heartache, humor, and hard truths—anchored by standout collaborations with country heavyweights. Highlights include “Not Like I Used To,” the clever “It Ain’t The Whiskey,” the heartfelt “I’m The One” featuring Marty Stuart, last fall’s “Hello Shitty Day” with Miranda Lambert, and the unreleased “I Feel You” with Mae Estes.

A native of La Porte, Texas, Worthington grew up surrounded by the sounds of Ray Price, Merle Haggard, and George Jones, learning the craft on his grandfather’s porch. His music carries that tradition forward—equal parts honky-tonk grit and dance hall grace—offering a reminder that there’s still room for country in country music. “I believe in country music as much as I believe in my next breath,” he says.

Track Listing:

  1. It Ain’t The Whiskey
  2. Hello Shitty Day (featuring Miranda Lambert)
  3. Too Much To Think
  4. King Of The World
  5. I’m The One (featuring Marty Stuart)
  6. Drownin’ In Whiskey
  7. Not Like I Used To
  8. When I Write The Song
  9. Two First Names
  10. I Only Drink When It Rains
  11. I Still Believe In Miracles
  12. I Feel You (featuring Mae Estes)
  13. My Home’s In Oklahoma
  14. Get Gone Too

Lola Young Turns Chaos Into Catharsis On Explosive New Alt-Pop Single ‘D£aler’

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Lola Young Turns Chaos Into Catharsis On Explosive New Alt-Pop Single ‘D£aler’

Lola Young is back with fire in her lungs and truth on her tongue. The genre-bending alt-pop powerhouse has unveiled her latest single, “D£aler,” a raw, emotional anthem from her forthcoming album I’m Only Fucking Myself, out now via Island Records. The track delivers an arresting portrayal of wanting to escape your own mess, delivered with Lola’s signature mix of unfiltered honesty and breathtaking vocal control.

“D£aler” follows her recent singles “Not Like That Anymore” and “One Thing,” both of which racked up millions of streams and cemented Lola’s reputation as one of music’s most fearless new voices. While “Not Like That Anymore” broke the rules with swaggering rebellion and “One Thing” pulsed with dub-infused grooves, “D£aler” slows the tempo for something more introspective—showing the vulnerable side behind the bold.

2025 has been a whirlwind for the rising star. From supporting Billie Eilish in Paris to performing at Summertime Ball, Meltdown Festival, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and Coachella, Lola has proven her magnetic pull on every stage she steps onto. Her track record shines just as bright—winning the Ivor Novello Rising Star Award, earning three nominations at the Ivors, a BRIT nomination for Best Pop Act, and an American Music Award nod for “Messy,” her platinum-certified global smash.

With more than one billion streams worldwide and multiple Billboard No. 1s to her name, Lola Young is rewriting the rules of pop stardom. “D£aler” captures that signature defiance—equal parts strength and vulnerability—solidifying her as one of the most compelling voices of her generation.

Maggie Rose And Grace Potter Unite For Soul-Drenched Power Anthem ‘Poison In My Well’

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Maggie Rose And Grace Potter Unite For Soul-Drenched Power Anthem ‘Poison In My Well’

When powerhouse voices collide, sparks fly. Acclaimed artists Maggie Rose and Grace Potter have joined forces on “Poison In My Well,” a soulful, blues-steeped collaboration that brims with fire, attitude, and heart. Released via One Riot Records, the slow-burning anthem captures the raw essence of two artists unafraid to tell it like it is. With smoky harmonies, sultry grooves, and an undercurrent of rock swagger, “Poison In My Well” is a bold celebration of strength and self-assurance.

Co-written by Rose alongside longtime collaborators Melissa Fuller and Davis Naish, the song is a gritty response to envy and negativity. Produced by Naish and Ben Tanner, it channels equal parts pop, soul, and blues. “’Poison In My Well’ might be about those who can’t manage to be happy for others but I try to focus on the people who are along for the journey I’m taking them on and Grace Potter is one of those people,” Rose says. “I shared the song with her hoping she might be a part of it, and she laid her vocals down that week. I couldn’t believe my friend and one of the best voices in rock n’ roll joined me on this song.”

Potter returns the sentiment with her trademark fire. “Maggie and I have been friends for a long time and wanted to work together even before we met, so the opportunity to record ‘Poison in My Well’ was a long time coming,” she says. “It’s the perfect song for two bad bitches, framed as the good guys, but always wanting to be the villains.” Their chemistry is undeniable, each voice amplifying the other’s energy until the track becomes a cathartic roar of empowerment.

Maggie Rose continues to soar after her Grammy-nominated album No One Gets Out Alive, which earned recognition for Americana Album of the Year. She’s also up for Emerging Act Of The Year at the Americana Music Association Awards in Nashville this September, following standout collaborations with Vince Gill and performances at the Newport Folk Festival, Floyd Fest, and AmericanaFest with the Nashville Symphony.

Grace Potter, a three-time Grammy nominee, adds this electrifying duet to her ever-growing legacy. With collaborations spanning The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, and Chris Stapleton, and her newly unearthed T Bone Burnett–produced album Medicine out now, Potter proves she remains one of rock’s most fearless and magnetic voices. Together, Maggie Rose and Grace Potter have crafted a song that’s as defiant as it is soulful—proof that when two powerhouse women step up to the mic, everyone listens.

Old Dominion Embrace Heart And Healing With New Country Ballad ‘Miss You Man’

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Old Dominion Embrace Heart And Healing With New Country Ballad ‘Miss You Man’

Country hitmakers Old Dominion are tugging at heartstrings again with their newest release, “Miss You Man,” from their upcoming sixth studio album Barbara, out now via Sony Music Nashville. Known for crafting songs that balance catchiness with genuine feeling, the band turns inward this time, delivering a moving tribute to their late friend and songwriter Andrew Dorff.

Written in Dorff’s memory, “Miss You Man” layers Matthew Ramsey’s tender vocals with soft percussion and gentle guitar lines, creating a track that feels both intimate and universal. It’s a song about missing someone who shaped your world, and carrying that love forward with quiet strength. Accompanied by a touching music video dedicated to Dorff, the song captures the ache of absence while celebrating the beauty of friendship that endures beyond time.

“Some years ago, we lost our dear friend Andrew Dorff far too soon,” Ramsey shares. “We play songs we’ve written with him every night on stage. When you hear our music, many times you are also hearing the voice of Andrew. There is a saying – grief is the price of love. We all experience that loss at some point and we carry that love as we go through that process, in some ways, for the rest of our lives. Miss You Man is a tribute to grief, friendship, and love.”

Barbara promises to be Old Dominion’s most personal project yet. The 13-track record blends the band’s signature melodic, guitar-driven country sound with deeper reflections on love, loss, and resilience. While the themes run heavy, the optimism and warmth that have defined Old Dominion’s music still shine through.

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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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