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The Cramps Return to Vinyl with Three Classic Psychobilly Reissues

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The Cramps Return to Vinyl with Three Classic Psychobilly Reissues

UMe will reissue three seminal albums from psychobilly pioneers The Crampson vinyl next Friday October 24, 2025. These pressings include brand new Standard Black Vinyl LP versions of Songs The Lord Taught Us, Psychedelic Jungle, and Bad Music For Bad People. Alternately, uDiscover Music will also exclusively feature limited-edition pressings of Bad Music For Bad People on a Glow-In-The-Dark LP and Psychedelic Jungle on a Fluorescent Green LP—each with a special art print.

The LPs are all now available to order via uDiscover Music HERE.

The Cramps initially materialized in the seventies with an uncanny and undeniable psychobilly seance of garage rock, gutter punk, voodoo blues, and dusty rockabilly steeped in trashy late-night horror imagery and sinisterly subversive fashion all their own. 

Their debut LP, Songs The Lord Taught Us, dropped in 1980 and effectively entrenched them at the forefront of the underground as a game-changing force. Indicative of its lasting imprint on punk music and culture, it has generated over 100 million streams and counting fueled by the likes of “Fever,” “TV Set,” and “Garbageman.” Stereogum pegged the latter at #1 on its “The 10 Best Cramps Songs,” proceeding to add, “Throughout their career, The Cramps stressed that rock ‘n’ roll was not simply a style of music, but a lifestyle. ‘Garbageman’ encapsulates the classic sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.”Meanwhile, the signature “I Was A Teenage Werewolf” has gathered north of 24.9 million Spotify streams.

Songs The Lord Taught Us continues to receive unanimous retrospective praise as well. Pitchfork graded it 8.7, going on to profess “It’s a perfect album for Halloween, but it’s true all year: You can gather up the detritus of this rotten culture and invert it, turn it into something that’s both endlessly familiar and terrifyingly new.” Classic Rock notably summed it up as “an astonishing calling card that’s as much a history lesson as it is an affirmation that rock’n’roll in its most elemental state remains unbeatably exciting.”

Just a year later, the group really hit their stride on Psychedelic Jungle. Recorded at A&M in Hollywood and self-produced by the band, it first landed on record store shelves in May 1981. Beyond “Green Fuzz” and “Primitive,” it housed their inescapable cover of “Goo Goo Muck”—originallyby Ronnie Cook and the Gaylads. 41 years since Psychedelic Jungle released, “Goo Goo Muck” appeared during a definitive sequence of Tim Burton’s NETFLIX series Wednesday in 2022. Giving title character Wednesday serious moves, Jenna Ortega choreographed and performed her own mega-viral dance routine to the tune, leading to a surge of activity on social media and resulting in 138 million Spotify streams on the track. Inciting tastemaker chatter, Variety noted, “Ortega made The Cramps’menacing brand of rockabilly her own,” and Billboard christened it a “psychobilly classic.” NYLON marveled at how, “she delivers an incredible dance scene to the groovy, psychobilly tune of The Cramps’ ‘Goo Goo Muck’.”

Then, there’s Bad Music For Bad People. This compilation collates 11 key cuts from The Cramps on one body of work, serving as the perfect gateway into their world. It boasts “Goo Goo Muck, “Garbageman,” “TV Set,” “Uranium Rock,” and “Human Fly.” 

As new generations of fans revel in the brilliantly crass catalog of The Cramps, these albums provide the ultimate soundtrack for Halloween.

SONGS THE LORD TAUGHT US TRACKLISTING:

Side One:

1.     TV Set

2.     Rock On The Moon

3.     Garbageman

4.     I Was A Teenage Werewolf

5.     Sunglasses After Dark

6.     The Mad Daddy

Side Two:

1.     Mystery Plane

2.     Zombie Dance

3.     What’s Behind The Mask

4.     Strychnine

5.     I’m Cramped

6.     Tear It Up

7.     Fever

PSYCHEDELIC JUNGLE TRACKLISTING:

Side One:

1.     Green Fuz 

2.     Goo Goo Muck

3.     Rockin’ Bones

4.     Voodoo Idol

5.     Primitive

6.     Caveman

7.     The Crusher

Side Two: 

1.     Don’t Eat Stuff Off The Sidewalk

2.     Can’t Find My Mind

3.     Jungle Hop

4.     The Natives Are Restless

5.     Under The Wires

6.     Beautiful Gardens

7.     Green Door

BAD MUSIC FOR BAD PEOPLE TRACKLISTING:

Side One:

1.        Garbageman

2.        New Kind Of Kick

3.        Love Me

4.        I Can’t Hardly Stand It

5.        She Said

Side Two:

1.        Goo Goo Muck

2.        Save It

3.        Human Fly

4.        Drug Train 

5.        TV Set

6.        Uranium Rock 

Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan Team Up for New Version of “Old Tricks”

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Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan Team Up for New Version of “Old Tricks”

In a surprise collaboration that’s already turning heads across genres, Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan are teaming up for a second version of “Old Tricks.” Originally featured on ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) with Blake Shelton, the new alternate pairing arose from Horan’s genuine affinity for the honky-tonk singalong, which led to a no-pressure, in-the-moment creative collaboration between friends that was quickly turned around for release. Their voices blend with effortless charm, adding new color to track where Thomas Rhett takes a “lighthearted look at aging, ego, and the cold, hard truth that time catches up with everyone” (Country Central).


“Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years now—anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song. I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere Niall goes, ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on “Old Tricks.”’ I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would’ve thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words,” Thomas Rhett says. “With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it.”

“I’ve known Thomas Rhett for years now, and every time we’re in the same city, we end up catching up like no time’s passed. I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it’s a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down,” Horan comments. “It felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”

Out now, ABOUT A WOMAN (Deluxe) builds on what fans and critics alike have called Thomas Rhett’s “best work yet” (Country Living). Expanded to 25 tracks, the Deluxe edition adds nine new songs that spotlight his ever-evolving artistry. From the romantic sweep of “On A River” to the retro Southern soul of radio single “Ain’t A Bad Life” (feat. Jordan Davis), the new additions “enrich the project’s themes of love, longevity and gratitude, widening its stylistic reach without sacrificing the heart that drives it” (Entertainment Focus). Stream the full album or purchase the Amazon exclusive vinyl HERE.

Pairing his laid-back perspective with a vocal drenched in casual country soul, Thomas Rhett has spent just over 10 years gathering 24 Number Ones, 16 billion streams and armfuls of awards–eight ACM Awards including 2020 “Entertainer of the Year,” two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY® Awards nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with five CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period, he’s never remained static. With both songwriting prowess and charisma, his career has been fueled by equal parts energy and emotion, to continually keep fans on their toes. He recently wrapped his 2025 BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR, which brought his “plethora of hits” (Spokesman Review) to arenas and amphitheaters nationwide this summer including his sold-out headlining debut at Boston’s Iconic Fenway Park. He will be making his highly anticipated return to the UK in 2026 as direct support for Luke Combs at Wembley Stadium on July 31 and August 1.

Katseye Bring Fierce Vocals and Monster Magic to Reimagined ‘Fright Song’

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Katseye Bring Fierce Vocals and Monster Magic to Reimagined ‘Fright Song’

Mattel, Inc. has unveiled that Monster High and global girl group Katseye have teamed up to debut a musical collaboration: a reimagined version of the brand’s iconic anthem, “Fright Song,” now available on all major streaming and digital download platforms. Alongside the “Fright Song,” a high-energy music video, brings the next generation of fans into a stylishly spooky world of celebrating belonging and what makes you unique.

“Katseye embodies our core values of Monster High – bold creativity, fearless self-expression, and a commitment to lifting up others,” states Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, Mattel. “Katseye grew up as a fan of the brand. We’re thrilled that this collaboration brings our iconic Monster High anthem to life in a whole new way, while continuing our mission to create a world where everyone is proud to be their authentic self.”

Originally released in 2010, “Fright Song” remains the No. 1 track in the Monster High brand’s history, with more than 87.9 million global audio streams to date. Now, Katseye’s version injects fresh vocals, updated song lyrics, and an empowering tempo that celebrates individuality — a core tenet of Monster High and the breakout group.

Known for their breakout EP Beautiful Chaos, which charted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and hit singles “Gnarly” and “Gabriela,” Katseye continues their rise with the new “Fright Song” music video. The group, first introduced to fans through the Netflix original series Pop Star Academy, transforms into custom-created monsters inspired by each member’s heritage and personal strength. From a shapeshifting Rakshasa to a mystical sea creature, the video blends cinematic visuals, advanced lighting effects, and dynamic choreography to bring the monsters to life in a stylishly spine-tingling, monsterfied school-day dreamscape.

“Monster High has always stood for celebrating what makes you unique and using your voice to remind every ghoul that they belong, which is exactly what we try to do through our music,” states Katseye. “Having grown up fans of Monster High dolls and content, recreating “Fright Song” and designing our very own monster identities has been such a dream. We hope the Eyekons feel the love and energy we poured into this project.”

To mark the collaboration, Monster High and Katseye designed custom one-of-a-kind dolls inspired by each Katseye member. These exclusive dolls fuse each girl’s signature style with her unique monster alter ego. Though the dolls are not for sale, they serve as a tribute to the creative process behind the collaboration.

74 Facts About Ace Frehley: The Spaceman Who Took Rock to the Stars

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74 Facts About Ace Frehley: The Spaceman Who Took Rock to the Stars

Today, the world says goodbye to Ace Frehley — the original lead guitarist of KISS and one of the most influential figures in rock history. In honor of his 74 years, here are 74 facts celebrating the man who brought outer space to the stage.

  1. Ace Frehley was born Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951, in The Bronx, New York City.
  2. He passed away on October 16, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey, at age 74.
  3. His parents were Esther Anna (Hecht) and Carl Daniel Frehley.
  4. His father was of Dutch descent and his mother was of German descent.
  5. Ace was the youngest of three children.
  6. His family was musical — both parents played piano, and his father was a church organist.
  7. Ace received his first electric guitar as a Christmas gift in 1964.
  8. He began playing guitar at age 13.
  9. He was self-taught and never took a formal guitar lesson.
  10. His early influences included Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and B.B. King.
  11. His friends nicknamed him “Ace” in high school for his success with dating.
  12. He attended DeWitt Clinton and Theodore Roosevelt High Schools in The Bronx.
  13. A guidance counselor once suggested he pursue graphic arts.
  14. Before music, he worked as a mail carrier, cab driver, and furniture mover.
  15. Ace credited playing guitar with “saving his life.”
  16. His early bands included The Outrage, King Kong, and Cathedral.
  17. He auditioned for KISS in late 1972 after seeing a classified ad.
  18. He showed up wearing one red and one orange sneaker to the audition.
  19. He was officially hired as KISS’s lead guitarist in early 1973.
  20. Ace designed the original KISS lightning bolt logo.
  21. He created the band’s “Spaceman” persona based on his love of science fiction.
  22. He first painted silver stars around his eyes for KISS performances.
  23. He worked as a cab driver while KISS was getting started.
  24. In 1974, KISS released their self-titled debut album featuring Ace’s “Cold Gin.”
  25. “Shock Me,” inspired by a real onstage electrocution, became his first KISS vocal in 1977.
  26. His wild, smoking guitar solos became a KISS concert trademark.
  27. He co-wrote “Love Theme from KISS,” the only track featuring all four original members.
  28. Ace was the only KISS member to appear on all of the band’s first nine studio albums.
  29. His 1978 solo album Ace Frehley went platinum.
  30. The single “New York Groove” reached the Top 20 in the U.S.
  31. A star was officially named after him in 1981.
  32. Ace left KISS in 1982 after creative disagreements.
  33. He launched his new band, Frehley’s Comet, in 1984.
  34. Frehley’s Comet released its self-titled debut in 1987.
  35. The single “Into the Night” hit No. 27 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.
  36. The song “Rock Soldiers” was inspired by Ace’s real-life 1982 police chase.
  37. His album Trouble Walkin’ (1989) featured Peter Criss on backing vocals.
  38. Frehley reunited with KISS in 1996 for their original lineup reunion tour.
  39. He contributed “Into the Void” to the 1998 KISS album Psycho Circus.
  40. His final KISS performance was at the 2002 Winter Olympics closing ceremony.
  41. He returned to solo work after leaving KISS in 2002.
  42. His 2009 album Anomaly marked his first solo release in 20 years.
  43. Space Invader (2014) debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200.
  44. He performed with Rob Zombie, Slash, and Tommy Lee at VH1 Rock Honors in 2006.
  45. Ace reunited with KISS on the 2018 KISS Kruise.
  46. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 with KISS.
  47. He declined invitations to appear on KISS’s farewell tour in 2019.
  48. He appeared with Peter Criss and Bruce Kulick at the 2022 Creatures Fest.
  49. His 2024 album 10,000 Volts debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard 200.
  50. 10,000 Volts topped Billboard’s Hard Music and Rock Album charts.
  51. He planned to release Origins Vol. 3 in 2025.
  52. Ace’s autobiography No Regrets became a New York Times Bestseller in 2011.
  53. He often used a smoking Gibson Les Paul guitar onstage.
  54. He once used a Les Paul that emitted lights matching the song tempo.
  55. His guitar solo on Alive! inspired countless young players.
  56. He played the theremin in live shows for a sci-fi effect.
  57. Ace’s “Shock Me” solo remains one of rock’s most recognizable.
  58. He starred in the 1978 TV movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park.
  59. He appeared in the 1999 movie Detroit Rock City.
  60. He made guest appearances on Family Guy and VH1 Rock Honors.
  61. His first band to record professionally was Molimo in 1971.
  62. He was briefly credited on KISS’s Creatures of the Night though he didn’t play on it.
  63. He co-wrote “2,000 Man” for Dynasty (1979), originally a Rolling Stones song.
  64. He collaborated with Peter Criss again on Criss’s Cat 1 album.
  65. He once performed “Black Diamond” live with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden.
  66. He played lead guitar on a 2006 “God of Thunder” supergroup performance.
  67. He was featured on several tribute albums, including Smell the Fuzz: Guitars That Rule the World 2.
  68. He was ranked No. 14 on Guitar World’s list of Greatest Metal Guitarists.
  69. He was known for his unorthodox thumb-over-neck playing style.
  70. Paul Stanley once said Ace shook his whole arm for vibrato instead of his hand.
  71. Ace described himself as an “unschooled musician” who couldn’t read music.
  72. He lived in both Edmonton and Montreal during his career’s later years.
  73. His legacy is cemented in both hard rock and heavy metal history.
  74. Even after his passing, his riffs, humor, and cosmic spirit will forever echo through rock and roll.

Rest easy, Spaceman. The stars are louder tonight because of you.

Brad Paisley Announces Festive New Album ‘Snow Globe Town’ with Hallmark-Themed Single “Leave The Christmas Lights On”

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Brad Paisley Announces Festive New Album ‘Snow Globe Town’ with Hallmark-Themed Single “Leave The Christmas Lights On”

Global country music superstar Brad Paisley is set to release a new Christmas album on November 7th, Snow Globe Town, via MCA. The 16-track album features eight new songs written by Brad with some all-time favorite Christmas classics.

To celebrate the announcement of his second Christmas album, Paisley is releasing a new song from the record, “Leave The Christmas Lights On,” available now at all digital retailers. Also available is “Counting Down The Days,” written by Brad and Chris Dubois, as the official anthem of Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event, which launches Friday.

“I had so much inspiration writing songs for Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas movie,” Paisley shares. “It sparked a real creative energy that was honestly hard to stop so we made an entire album.”

The result is an album written by the newly inducted Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member that is full of Brad’s comedic wit, dynamic storytelling, masterful musicianship and stellar production.

Paisley, a Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, has also co-written two additional songs for inclusion in Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas film. The new, original movie starring Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries, Our Holiday Story) and Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas, The Christmas Quest), is set to premiere Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 29th at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, streaming the next day on Hallmark+. Paisley will also appear in the film alongside many familiar faces from the Opry and country music.

Tomorrow (Thurs, Oct 16th), Paisley will perform as part of an exclusive Hallmark kick-off event in Nashville to celebrate their upcoming Countdown to Christmas programming.

Disgusting Sisters Drop Dark, Dancefloor-Ready Hot Chip Remix of “TGIF”

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Disgusting Sisters Drop Dark, Dancefloor-Ready Hot Chip Remix of “TGIF”

Disgusting Sisters today share a Hot Chip remix of new single “TGIF”. The duo (and real life sisters) released their debut single “Killing It” last year via Speedy Wunderground and have since then toured with Two Door Cinema Club and received critical support from the likes of NME and Radio 1. “TGIF” has received support from Clash, DIY, Ones To Watch, Still Listening and many more.

On the remix, Disgusting Sisters say “The original song – our second single – dropped on September 10. When Hot Chip agreed to do a remix, we honestly couldn’t believe it. We’ve always looked up to them: they’re masters of emotional, off-kilter dance music that hits hard but never loses its soul. Their remix takes “TGIF” somewhere darker and more hypnotic – stretching it out, warping the edges, and pulling you into its late-night spiral.

To go with it, filmmaker Maxi McLachlan created a reimagined, experimental version of the original music video – fragmented, dreamlike, and twisted, like seeing the night through the eyes of the werewolves.

This whole release feels like the after-hours version of “TGIF” – stranger, sweatier, and a little more unhinged.“

Violent Vira Unleashes Explosive New Single “Common Decency” Ahead of Album ‘Lover of a Ghost’

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Violent Vira Unleashes Explosive New Single “Common Decency” Ahead of Album ‘Lover of a Ghost’

Mom+Pop Music artist, metal, alt-rock powerhouse singer and songwriter, Violent Vira, releases new single, “Common Decency”. Her previous singles, “Burn Me With A Bible”, “Saccharine.”, “I Don’t Care” (64MM+ streams on Spotify (100K+ streams/day) and “God Complex” have collectively surpassed 100 million global streams over the last year. 

The new song is the precursor to the new LP, out on November 14, 2025, entitled Lover of a Ghost.

“Common Decency” is a hard-hitting rock track with her signature soaring vocal delivery, piercing listeners. The song tells the frustration that can exist in a relationship where two people are not at all on the same page emotionally: “Common decency, the principle still takes two, and the feelings from the start still permeate it still consumes me, and I don’t wanna spill my heart just to bleed so why can’t you just say it first.” 

Vira says,“It’s really about the dance of two lovers wanting to admit love out loud but being terrified to be first, and then the tug of war, wondering who will say it first, along with the pride inside wanting it to be the other person!” 

The new LP, Lover of a Ghost, explores relationships in all their forms: friendship, family, partners, interwoven with Vira’s life experiences, including her Mexican heritage, fronting an all-male band, and the reality of everyday existence for this 20-something young woman. 

Violent Vira starts another leg of touring, beginning on November 3rd with key stops in NYC/Brooklyn, Philadelphia, DC, Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle, to name a few.

Violent Vira performed to packed audiences on the festival circuit this past summer, including notable performances at RiotFest, After Shock and Louder Than Life. She has previously toured with Aberdeen is Dead and will continue to bring inspiring live performances to every stage she graces. 

LOVER OF A GHOST TRACK LISTING:

1. Intro

2. Missing Posters

3. Burn Me With A Bible

4. Eat

5. Indie

6. Common Decency

7. Lil Crush

8. Wave In The Monitor

9. Interlude

10. Saccharine

11. Trapnest

12. S.E.X. Narcissist

13. You Promised

14. Chasing Ghosts

Whiskey Myers Roar Back with Swampy, Soulful New Single “Midnight Woman” from Album ‘Whomp Whack Thunder’

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Whiskey Myers Roar Back with Swampy, Soulful New Single “Midnight Woman” from Album ‘Whomp Whack Thunder’

As Whomp Whack Thunder, their first new album in three years gets released, Whiskey Myers continues to peel back the curtain on what’s to come with the release of “Midnight Woman,” available everywhere now.

Following the hard-hitting “Tailspin” and fiery lead single “Time Bomb” – currently climbing the Top 40 at active rock radio, further solidifying Whiskey Myers’ growing crossover appeal – “Midnight Woman” showcases a different kind of power. The track’s swampy intro explodes into a hard-driving groove laced with classic rock energy. Equal parts grit and seduction, it paints the portrait of a spellbinding force of nature.

“‘Midnight Woman’ is that raw, late-night energy you can’t shake off – part voodoo, part rock ’n’ roll fever dream,” shares lead singer Cody Cannon. “It’s about the kind of woman who doesn’t just walk into your life – she storms in like thunder and leaves you dizzy in her wake.”

The latest release adds to the excitement for Whiskey Myers’ highly anticipated seventh studio album, arriving September 26th via the band’s Wiggy Thump Records. Born from the piney woods of East Texas and shaped in the soul of Nashville during an immersive three weeks with renowned producer Jay Joyce – known for bringing edge, atmosphere and unpredictability to every project (Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Halestorm, Lainey Wilson) – Whomp Whack Thunder is a strong statement from the multi-Platinum independent band.

“We didn’t set out to chase a specific sound – we set out to make a Whiskey Myers record,” reflects lead guitarist John Jeffers. “Jay pulled something out of us that’s raw and real, and every track’s got a piece of our story in it. This album’s about where we’ve been, what we’ve lived and the scars we earned along the way – and I think Whomp Whack Thunder might just be our most fearless album yet.”

Whomp Whack Thunder is the sound of a band at the height of its powers, marrying Southern swagger with arena-sized rock and soul-searching songwriting. Cannon penned all eleven tracks solo, delivering stories that hit with the emotional weight of lived experience and the firepower of the band’s signature sound to craft a record born of the road and shaped by nearly two decades of defiant, grassroots momentum.

The forthcoming album features the full force of the six piece – Cannon (vocals, guitar), Jeffers (guitar), Cody Tate (guitar), Jamey Gleaves (bass), Jeff Hogg (drums) and Tony Kent (percussion, piano) – with Joyce also contributing keys, organ and guitar, crafting a sonic landscape that stretches from greasy blues-rock riffs to gospel-tinged country soul.

South Arcade Race Ahead with Electrifying New Single “Drive Myself Home” and Upcoming EP ‘PLAY!’

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South Arcade Race Ahead with Electrifying New Single “Drive Myself Home” and Upcoming EP ‘PLAY!’

UK-based rock band South Arcade have announced plans to release their brand new EP, PLAY!, arriving on November 21 via BKM Artists and LAB Records, in partnership with Atlantic Records. As a teaser from the EP, the band has released the anticipated new single “Drive Myself Home,” which just premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record.

“Drive Myself Home” perfectly captures the band’s signature blend of catchy guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and creative sound-effect-infused hooks. Speaking on the new song, the band says, “‘Drive Myself Home’ is about realizing that time spent on something or the history attached to it isn’t the reason to hold on. What was right once may not be right now, and letting go doesn’t make you a bad person; it just means you’re doing what’s best for you.”

The track arrives in the middle of the band’s SOLD OUT debut US headline tour, where fans across the country are already getting a first listen to the song’s soaring melodies. Kicking off last week, South Arcade has already played to packed houses in Orlando, Atlanta, and New York, as well as an electrifying set at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.  The tour still includes stops in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Dallas before wrapping up in Nashville on November 8. 

The new, five-track EP PLAY! will feature their latest singles, “FEAR OF HEIGHTS” and Radio 1 favorite “Supermodels,” as well as previously unheard singles “Bleed Out” (Feat.  Bilmuri) and “Blood Run Warm.” PLAY! is due to be released during their biggest UK and Ireland tour in November, playing some of their largest headline shows to date, including London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town.

The four-piece is rising at an incredible rate, having had one of its busiest years to date. As well as their own headline tours, South Arcade played to huge crowds at Slam Dunk and Radio 1’s Big Weekend and, following a riotous headline set of the BBC Introducing stage in 2024, they were invited back onto the main stage at Reading & Leeds this August, sharing the stage with the likes of Limp Bizkit and Bring Me The Horizon. A force to be reckoned with, South Arcade have found a huge following across their social media with over 16.9 million likes on TikTok and a rapidly growing YouTube following after gaining popularity with videos of their rehearsals and live stage antics. With over 1.3 million monthly listeners, last year’s EP, 2005, now has over 50 million streams on Spotify alone and includes tracks “stone cold summer,” “MOTH KIDS,” and “HOW 2 GET AWAY WITH MURDER.” 

SOUTH ARCADE ON TOUR:
10/15 — Boston, MA — Middle East Upstairs
10/17 — Washington, DC — DC9
10/18 — Cleveland, OH — Beachland Tavern
10/19 — Pontiac, MI — The Pike Room
10/21 — Chicago, IL — Beat Kitchen
10/22 — Minneapolis, MN — Amsterdam
10/24 — Denver, CO — Globe Hall
10/25 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
10/28 — Seattle, WA — Barboza
10/29 — Portland, OR — Polaris Hall
11/01 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge
11/02 — Phoenix, AZ — Valley Bar
11/05 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada
11/06 — Houston, TX — Bronze Peacock

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