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Yes Revisit ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ With “The Remembering”

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Yes unveil the 2026 remastered single edit of “The Remembering (High the Memory)” from the forthcoming ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition),’ arriving February 6 via Rhino Records. The track forms part of the album’s original four-part epic, first conceived by Jon Anderson after reading a footnote in Paramahansa Yogananda’s ‘Autobiography of a Yogi.’

The expansive Super Deluxe Edition spans 12 CDs, 2 LPs, and a Blu-ray, featuring a newly remastered version of the original double album, rare material, previously unreleased studio and live recordings, and new mixes by Steven Wilson, including a Dolby Atmos presentation. It offers a comprehensive look at one of progressive rock’s most ambitious statements.

Originally recorded at London’s Morgan Studios with producer Eddy Offord using Britain’s first 24-track console, the album featured Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White. Upon release, it topped the U.K. album chart and reached No. 6 in the U.S., earning Gold certification.

The set also includes in-progress versions of all four side-long compositions and live recordings from Zürich, Manchester, and Cardiff during the original tour, alongside performances of “And You And I” and “Close To The Edge.” The result is a sweeping archival portrait of a landmark era.

Static-X Revive ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ With “Down” Visualizer

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Ahead of the 25th Anniversary Edition of their landmark debut ‘Wisconsin Death Trip,’ industrial metal heavyweights Static-X unveil a new visualizer for bonus track “Down.” The piece fuses lyric-video elements with motion graphics built from never-before-seen images by original band photographer Exum, alongside footage filmed during the 1998 album photoshoot.

“We’ve always known there were gems buried in the Wisconsin Death Trip archives, but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualizer feels like stepping back into 1998,” the band share. “‘Down’ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way of celebrating Wayne, the album, and the fans who have kept this music alive for 25 years.”

Originally released in 1999, ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ introduced the classic lineup of Wayne Static, Koichi Fukuda, Tony Campos, and Ken Jay, delivering staples like “Push It,” “I’m With Stupid,” and “Bled for Days.” The anniversary Corrosive Edition features remastered audio by original producer Ulrich Wild and an expanded second disc of demos and rarities, alongside immersive packaging built from hundreds of rediscovered archival images.

Psychedelic Pop Visionary Melody’s Echo Chamber Unveils “The House That Doesn’t Exist”

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Ahead of her fourth studio album ‘Unclouded,’ arriving this Friday, Melody’s Echo Chamber shares the sweeping new single “The House That Doesn’t Exist.” Built on swooping strings and luminous production, the track rises with vertiginous elegance before settling into a warm lower register, capturing the dynamic interplay between Melody Prochet and co-producer Sven Wunder.

“The House That Doesn’t Exist turns the impossible perspective of a joyful human life in today’s world into reality, evoking a new sense of faith,” says Melody. The song arrives with a haunting visual directed by longtime collaborator Diane Sagnier, extending its dreamlike atmosphere into striking imagery.

‘Unclouded’ features collaborators including Sven Wunder, Josefin Runsteen, Daniel Ögen, Love Orsan, Malcolm Catto, Reine Fiske, Leon Michels, and mixer Jens Jungkurth. Melody describes her music as inhabiting a liminal zone between realism and fables, shaped by a deeper love for living and a renewed sense of harmony.

Live Dates:

25th February – Bonjour Minuit, Saint-Brieuc, FR
26th February – Hydrophone, Lorient, FR

14th April – Lido, Berlin, DE
15th April – VEGA, Copenhagen, DK
17th April – Botanique, Orangerie, Brussels, BE
18th April – Gebäude 9, Cologne, DE
19th April – Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, NL
21st April – Electric Ballroom, London, UK
22nd April – L’Aéronef, Lille, FR
23rd April – Le Trianon, Paris, FR
24th April – Stereolux, Nantes, FR
25th April – Le 106, Rouen, FR
9th May – TBA, Austin, US
11th May – Thalia Hall, Chicago, US
12th May – Black Cat, Washington DC, US
13th May – Union Transfer, Philadelphia, US
14th May – Royale, Boston, US
15th May – Webster Hall, New York, US
17th May – Kilby Block Party, Salt Lake City, US
19th May – Belasco, Los Angeles, US
20th May – Bimbo’s 365, San Francisco, US
22nd May – Revolution Hall, Portland, US
23rd May – The Crocodile, Seattle, US

Indie Rock Lifers The Wave Pictures Unveil ‘Gained / Lost’ And “Sure And Steady”

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The Wave Pictures return with their new album ‘Gained / Lost,’ arriving February 27 via Bella Union, and share second single “Sure And Steady.” Following “Alice,” the new track leans into memory and melody, capturing the band’s blend of 60s garage rock, 70s classic rock, and 90s American indie through a lived-in DIY lens.

“Sure and Steady is like Lou Reed if he’d grown up in the East Midlands,” the band explain. “This song is a memory song, rather than a dream song… Like Proust with his Madeleines, this is a song about flapjacks… This song is like a photograph.” The result feels intimate and vivid, with details that turn everyday moments into lasting images.

Recorded live over seven days at Ranscombe Studios with Jim Riley, ‘Gained / Lost’ showcases the chemistry between David Tattersall, Franic Rozycki, and Jonny Helm. Tattersall’s guitar playing moves from melodic and lyrical to sharp and angular, always serving the song. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

The Wave Pictures Live Dates:
25th February – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
26th February – Newcastle – Cluny 2
27th February – Glasgow – Stereo
28th February – Nottingham – Old Cold Store
1st March – Oxford – Jericho Tavern
3rd March – Bristol – Strange Brew
4th March – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
5th March – Manchester – YES
6th March – Brighton – Dust

Alternative Pop Auteur Celeste Corsano Unveils “Shellfish” With Analogue Edge

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Alternative pop artist Celeste Corsano returns with “Shellfish,” the fifth in a run of striking singles released via Magic Door Record Label. Based in Milford, Pennsylvania, Corsano delivers a Kate Bush-inspired sound wrapped in analogue warmth, with cover artwork by her brother Chris Corsano.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, the track features James Mastro on electric guitar, David Nagler on bass and acoustic guitar, and Ketchem on drums and percussion. The layered instrumentation gives “Shellfish” a fluid, immersive feel that pulses with emotional tension and sonic detail.

“This is a break up song with a little fun put in… some cute, but pissed-off lyrics,” says Corsano. “What better than to have a little bit of a tongue twister to illustrate an almost childlike awe at how another person could bring so much hurt with their selfish actions?” She also praises Mastro’s “spot-on use and timing of the wah peddle” for adding an underwater texture that mirrors the song’s mood.

Following earlier singles “Stuck,” “Nightbird,” “Sunlight Gazing,” and “XS,” Corsano continues to blend introspective writing with bold arrangements and multilayered vocals. Her singular voice and fearless storytelling place her firmly among today’s most compelling alternative pop artists.

Hip-Hop Pop Provocateur Bettina BCB Turns Up ‘The Afterparty’ With “Whoopsie Daisy (u up? version)”

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British hip-hop leaning pop artist Bettina BCB closes out the year with her bold new remix project ‘the afterparty,’ reimagining her first six singles with fresh guest verses and club-ready twists. The project captures the end-of-summer feral energy that sparked its creation and celebrates a breakthrough year filled with global collaborations and rising momentum.

“I had the idea for the afterparty back in the summer, just before we released Messy Girl,” Bettina shares. “It should be more of a party instead, like an afterparty for the year… to bring in as many of our friends as possible and just really let loose and let them have fun making their version of the songs they’ve all been so supportive of. I’m so happy with how it turned out and I’m obsessed with the new versions of everything.”

Leading the charge is “Whoopsie Daisy (u up? version)” featuring LA-based rapper Huggyduzit. “I’m so excited to link up with LA-based rapper Huggyduzit on ‘Whoopsie Daisy (u up? version)’ for my new remix project ‘the afterparty’!” she says. “I’m hoping you guys love this new version with an extra serving of scandal and salaciousness even more!”

After an explosive first year and mentorship from Stargate in Los Angeles, Bettina BCB continues to make international waves with her tongue-in-cheek lyricism, playful delivery, and dynamic vocals. ‘The afterparty’ feels celebratory, collaborative, and completely in her element.

Americana Storytellers The Delines Reveal ‘The Set Up’ And Soulful “Dilaudid Diane”

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Portland Americana outfit The Delines announce their new album ‘The Set Up,’ arriving March 6 via Decor Records, and share the beautifully cinematic first single “Dilaudid Diane.” The piano-led ballad unfolds with hushed intensity, capturing the band’s gift for character-driven storytelling and richly atmospheric soundscapes.

Frontman Willy Vlautin explains that several songs were written alongside their previous album ‘Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom’ but carried a lonelier, more rattled spirit. “By the time we finished the record we realized The Set Up was the wayward, misguided, and lonely sister to Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom. More ragged and undone but all CinemaScope Delines.” Themes of addiction, isolation, and fractured lives thread through tracks like “The Reckless Life,” “Walking With His Sleeves Down,” and the three-part spoken-word title track.

Produced once again by John Morgan Askew, the album deepens the band’s widescreen sensibility with instrumental interludes that expand its emotional terrain. ‘The Set Up’ will be available on clear vinyl, CD, and digitally, with a Rough Trade exclusive red brick vinyl including a bonus CD soundtrack to Vlautin’s forthcoming book ‘The Left & the Lucky.’

The Delines also head to the UK for dates in March and October 2026.

UK Tour Dates 2026:
March 21 – Trowbridge – 7 Hills Spring Festival
March 22 – Bury – The Met
March 23 – Liverpool – Hangar
March 24 – Nottingham – Metronome
March 25 – Norwich – Epic Studios
March 26 – London – Union Chapel
March 27 – Brighton – Old Market
March 28 – Cardiff – The Gate
October 2 – Glasgow – GUU Debating Chamber
October 3 – Newcastle – Gosforth Civic
October 4 – Leeds – City Varieties

Ben Quad Hit The Road For “Wisher” Headline Tour

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Emo rock outfit Ben Quad announce a 25-date North American headline run in support of their new album ‘Wisher,’ out now via Pure Noise Records. The spring tour kicks off March 7 in Atlanta and brings Riley!, Aren’t We Amphibians, and Footballhead along for a stacked lineup built on catharsis and hook-heavy energy.

Before crossing the Atlantic, the band head through the UK and Europe alongside Arm’s Length, continuing a busy stretch following a recent U.S. tour with labelmates KOYO. From intimate club rooms to festival stages, Ben Quad continue to expand their reach with a sound rooted in urgency and emotional punch.

‘Wisher’ follows their 2022 debut ‘I’m Scared That’s All There Is’ and reflects a more hopeful outlook, with its title nodding to the part of ourselves that looks ahead. Singles including “It’s Just a Title,” “Painless,” “Very Big In Sheboygan,” and “All Your Luck” balance grief and loss with forward momentum, giving the album a resonant emotional arc.

Ben Quad – Upcoming Tour Dates:

UK/Europe
w/ Arm’s Length
February 5 – Southampton, UK at Engine Rooms
February 6 – London, UK at O2 Academy Islington
February 7 – Manchester, UK at Club Academy
February 9 – Glasgow, UK at G2, The Garage
February 10 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK at The Grove
February 12 – Liverpool, UK at District
February 13 – Leeds, UK at Project House
February 14 – Birmingham, UK at O2 Academy 2
February 15 – Kingston Upon Thames, UK at Fighting Cocks
February 18 – Antwerpen, Belgium
February 19 – Eindhoven, Netherlands at Dynamo
February 20 – Cologne, Germany at Gebäude 9
February 21 – Hamburg, Germany at LOGO

North American ‘Wisher’ Spring Headline Tour
w/ Riley!, Aren’t We Amphibians, Footballhead
March 7 – Atlanta, GA at Aisle 5
March 8 – Durham, NC at The Fruit
March 9 – Richmond, VA at Canal Club
March 10 – Baltimore, MD at Metro Gallery
March 12 – Boston, MA at The Sinclair
March 13 – Philadelphia, PA at Ukie Club
March 14 – Asbury Park, NJ at House of Independents
March 15 – Brooklyn, NY at Elsewhere
March 17 – Buffalo, NY at Rec Room
March 18 – Lakewood, OH at Mahall’s
March 20 – Detroit, MI at The Sanctuary
March 21 – Chicago, IL at Reggies
March 22 – Minneapolis, MN at The Green Room
March 24 – Denver, CO at Meow Wolf
March 27 – Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theatre
March 28 – Seattle, WA at El Corazon
March 29 – Boise, ID at Treefort Music Festival
March 31 – Reno, NV at Holland Project
April 1 – San Jose, CA at The Ritz
April 3 – San Diego, CA at House of Blues
April 4 – Anaheim, CA at Parish at HOB
April 5 – Mesa, AZ at Rosetta
April 8 – Houston, TX at Secret Group
April 9 – San Antonio, TX at The Rock Box
April 10 – Dallas, TX at Three Links

Photo Gallery: The Offspring and Bad Religion at Toronto’s TD Coliseum on February 13, 2026

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Hardcore Disruptors ROMAN CANDLE Ignite With “Nothing Is Original”

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Las Vegas hardcore force ROMAN CANDLE unleash their new single “Nothing Is Original,” accompanied by a gripping music video. The release continues the band’s prolific run since signing with Sumerian Records, further cementing their place as one of the most urgent voices in contemporary hardcore.

“‘Nothing Is Original’ was the first song we wrote for the new record, and it set the emotional temperature for everything that followed,” says vocalist Piper Ferrari. “Those early lines—‘holier than thou / holier than me’—opened the door to a kind of raw self-interrogation we hadn’t tapped into before. It became the blueprint for the entire album: messy, honest, and painfully human.”

Built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari and guitarist Jonas Vece, ROMAN CANDLE channel classic screamo lineage through a modern, emotionally charged lens. Since joining Sumerian Records, they have released “Fire In The Night Sky Forever” and “This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn’t Go With A Gun,” amassing 2.8 million streams and 400,000 YouTube views while earning a reputation for fiercely passionate live performances.

The band close out the year joining Norma Jean on the California dates of the “Oh God, The Aftermath Anniversary Tour,” continuing to build momentum ahead of a forthcoming full-length album.