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Electronic Pioneer deadmau5 Announces New Album and Single “Ameonna” Ahead of 2026 Return

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Electronic Pioneer deadmau5 Announces New Album and Single “Ameonna” Ahead of 2026 Return

Get ready, mau5heads. World-renowned electronic pioneer deadmau5 has announced his long-awaited return with a brand new artist album arriving in 2026 — his first in a decade — alongside the release of his latest single “Ameonna,” out now on his label mau5trap. The track signals a bold new era for the producer who changed the face of electronic music with classics like “Faxing Berlin” and “Strobe.”

Built from pressure-cooked synths and hypnotic atmospherics, “Ameonna” swells into a cinematic storm — a taste of what’s to come on the upcoming LP. It’s a reminder of deadmau5’s unmatched ability to blend precision, emotion, and power, creating soundscapes that feel like they’re made for both headphones and festival stages.

This fall, deadmau5 will retire his legendary Cube live production for good, making way for an all-new show debuting November 7 and 8 at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The annual Day of the deadmau5 celebrations will feature a five-hour conceptual set, including his techno alter-ego testpilot, new deadmau5 music, and a mau5 drum & bass finale — all brought to life with brand-new visuals, lights, and technical wizardry that only he could dream up.

Fans in Denver can also visit the mau5hop pop-up at 95 S Cherokee Street, featuring exclusive merch, vinyl, and the debut of the “Atari x deadmau5 Meowingtons’ Revenge” 7800 game cartridge. With meet-and-greets, surprises, and a new musical world on the horizon, 2026 marks the rebirth of deadmau5 — louder, brighter, and more unpredictable than ever.

Pop Icon The Weeknd Teams Up With Toronto Blue Jays for Historic World Series Collection

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Pop Icon The Weeknd Teams Up With Toronto Blue Jays for Historic World Series Collection

Toronto just hit the biggest crossover of the year. Global superstar The Weeknd has joined forces with Fanatics, the Toronto Blue Jays, and Major League Baseball for a special World Series Collection — marking the team’s first championship appearance in over 30 years. It’s the ultimate homecoming for one of Toronto’s biggest cultural icons, celebrating a city that’s ready to make history again.

The Weeknd x Toronto Blue Jays Fanatics World Series Collection features the singer’s unmistakable XO logo alongside official Blue Jays and World Series marks, splashed across a sleek lineup of hoodies and tees in signature black and blue. Designed and produced by Fanatics, the collection captures the intersection of music, fashion, and sports — Toronto style.

Available now at Fanatics.com, MLBShop.com, and the Blue Jays’ flagship store at Rogers Centre, the limited-edition drop arrives just in time for Game One of the 121st World Series. With the Jays back on baseball’s biggest stage for the first time since 1993, this collaboration isn’t just merch — it’s a moment.

As the nation tunes in through Sportsnet and FOX’s global coverage, Toronto’s pride will be everywhere — from the ballpark to the stage to the streets. The Weeknd’s XO meets the Blue Jays’ bird, and for fans across Canada, it feels like destiny in full swing.

Folk-Pop Artist Lia Pappas-Kemps Captures Love and Change on New Single “Revolving Doors”

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Folk-Pop Artist Lia Pappas-Kemps Captures Love and Change on New Single “Revolving Doors”

Toronto’s own Lia Pappas-Kemps is opening another emotional chapter. Following the glowing reception of her heartfelt single “Reservations,” the rising singer-songwriter returns with “Revolving Doors” — an intimate, cinematic folk-pop journey out October 24 via Coalition Music Records. With her unmistakable blend of vulnerability and atmosphere, Lia continues to carve a space where quiet introspection meets widescreen beauty.

“‘Revolving Doors’ is a song I wrote about feeling your patterns change while falling in love with someone new,” Lia shares. “I wrote it by myself with just an acoustic guitar, and then decided to get my friend Ray Goudy to add pedal steel during the recording process, which became such a pivotal part of the song.” The result is a warm, hypnotic swirl of acoustic tones and pedal steel shimmer — a song that captures both the thrill and disorientation of love’s endless motion.

Produced by longtime collaborator Elia Pappas at Taurus Studios and mixed by Howie Beck, “Revolving Doors” finds Lia joined by Goudy on pedal steel and Pappas on guitar and bass. It’s the latest glimpse into her forthcoming 2026 album and a testament to her gift for crafting soundscapes that feel both timeless and modern. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius, and Fleetwood Mac will feel right at home in her world of melodic melancholy and quiet courage.

With praise from Atwood Magazine, Exclaim!, Northern Transmissions, and The Toronto Star — which hailed her as “Toronto’s next breakout songwriter” — Lia Pappas-Kemps is proving that her rise is no fluke. Songs like “Jinx,” “Sad in Toronto,” and now “Revolving Doors” showcase an artist who writes from the heart, unafraid to let every chord and lyric reveal the beauty in change.

Patterson Hood Finds Grace and Memory in New Single “Scott’s Sister”

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Patterson Hood Finds Grace and Memory in New Single “Scott’s Sister”

Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood returns with a song straight from the heart. His new single, “Scott’s Sister,” out now via ATO Records, is a tender, deeply personal piece that finds Hood at his storytelling best. The release arrives with a stunning lyric video built from aerial footage of his hometown of Florence, Alabama — a place where memory and melody intertwine.

The footage, captured by pilot John David Apkarian of Wings Over Bama, floats above the landscapes that shaped Hood’s music and life, perfectly framing the emotional weight of his lyrics. Originally written for Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, “Scott’s Sister” continues what Hood calls his “Family Mythology” series — songs that dive into the complicated, beautiful mess of kinship, legacy, and love.

“‘Scott’s Sister’ was the first song I wrote for what became my Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams album,” Hood shares. “My mom and her brother have had an often contentious relationship through the years. I consider it a sweet song, actually one of the sweetest I’ve ever written.” Recorded at The Panthera in Portland, the track features Nate Query of The Decemberists on upright bass and Kyleen King adding viola, violin, and harmonies — each note breathing warmth into the story.

Built on honesty and quiet grace, “Scott’s Sister” is the sound of a songwriter still finding new ways to tell the truth. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, it’s a reminder of why Patterson Hood remains one of Americana’s most genuine voices — always writing from the place where memory meets melody.

Yellow Snow Crank Up the Holidays With a Wild Rock Take on “What’s This?”

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Yellow Snow Crank Up the Holidays With a Wild Rock Take on “What’s This?”

It’s about to snow rock ‘n’ roll. Yellow Snow is back with their latest single and video, a wild, guitar-charged take on Danny Elfman’s “What’s This?” from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Straight from their roaring holiday album Volume 1, this version takes the beloved tune from spooky to spectacular, mixing mischief, melody, and pure head-banging holiday cheer.

“I never knew if it was a Christmas or Halloween song,” laughs creator and frontman Mike DiBiase. “Instead of doing a traditional orchestral arrangement, I thought, ‘Let’s do big Queen-Type vocals in place of that orchestral instrumentation and then let’s make it really rock with heavy guitars.’” He adds, “Then, I drank a bottle of wine and sang it the best I could. The vein in my temple was about to pop out of my head by the time I was done, but it fits our brand. It’s definitely a rockin’ song now.”

A Rhode Island native and Emmy-nominated audio post pro, DiBiase first brought Yellow Snow to life in 2007, packing clubs and spreading joy with hard-rock Christmas anthems while donating proceeds to charity. Over the years, his riff-filled reinventions have grown a loyal cult following, even landing his original “Giddy Yup, Santa Claus” on Riverdale.

Now joined by bandmates Matt Baird, Al Diaz, Franklin La Barbara, Denise Gouvin, Jason Berndt, and Chris Piccirillo, DiBiase has turned his annual tradition into a full-fledged rock spectacle. Recorded in Nashville, Volume 1 delivers sleigh bells with power chords, and “What’s This?” is its crown jewel—a holiday anthem for anyone who likes their Christmas loud, proud, and just a little twisted.

The Band’s Spirit Lives On With ‘The Best of The Band’ Reissue

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The Band’s Spirit Lives On With ‘The Best of The Band’ Reissue

Nearly 50 years after their farewell concert, The Band’s legacy rolls on. Capitol Records/UMe will reissue The Best of The Band on December 9 in multiple formats — vinyl, CD, and Super High Material CD. Long out of print since the 1980s, the LP returns on standard-weight black vinyl, while the CD editions have been newly mastered for digital clarity, offering fans a pristine listening experience worthy of rock’s original storytellers.

Released in 1976 as the group prepared to say goodbye at their legendary Last Waltz concert, The Best of The Band captures the spirit of an era — “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” and more. It’s the sound of five musicians who redefined American music by fusing rock, blues, gospel, country, and soul into something timeless. By the time The Band bowed out, they had already shaped the DNA of modern roots rock and influenced generations of songwriters to come.

The reissue arrives as The Band’s story continues to inspire new chapters. Robbie Robertson’s posthumous memoir, Insomnia, lands November 11 through Penguin Random House, chronicling his decades-long creative partnership with Martin Scorsese — a collaboration born from The Last Waltz itself. Robertson’s words offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how music and film collided to create one of the greatest concert experiences ever captured.

And just in time for the holidays, Kate Hudson adds her voice to the canon with a heartfelt rendition of The Band’s seasonal classic “Christmas Must Be Tonight.” “When you speak of The Band, you are speaking directly to the heart, soul and backbone of rock’s roots,” she says. For old fans and new listeners alike, The Best of The Band is more than a collection of songs — it’s a reminder of the enduring power of authenticity, harmony, and the music that changed everything.

Vinyl Tracklist
Side A
1. Up On Cripple Creek
2. The Shape I’m In
3. The Weight
4. It Makes No Difference
5. Life Is A Carnival

Side B
1. Twilight
2. Don’t Do It
3. Tears Of Rage
4. Stage Fright
5. Ophelia
6 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

CD Tracklist
1. Up On Cripple Creek
2. The Shape I’m In
3. The Weight
4. It Makes No Difference
5. Life Is A Carnival
6. Twilight
7. Don’t Do It
8. Tears Of Rage
9. Stage Fright
10. Ophelia
11. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

YUNGMORPHEUS Expands His Vision With ‘A Spyglass to One’s Face’

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YUNGMORPHEUS Expands His Vision With ‘A Spyglass to One’s Face’

YUNGMORPHEUS opens a new chapter with A Spyglass to One’s Face, his first full-length release of 2025, out now via Known Agitators with distribution by Fat Beats. Produced entirely by Charlotte’s Dirty Art Club, the album arrives as a fully realized artistic statement—dense, deliberate, and deeply personal. Its lead single “Way The Rose Wilt,” paired with a striking video directed by Grant Spanier (Bad Bunny, Rosalia, Troye Sivan), sets the tone for a record that looks inward while still moving the culture forward.

The chemistry between Morpheus and Dirty Art Club is undeniable. Together they create a soundscape where classic hip-hop grit meets cinematic experimentation. A Spyglass to One’s Face explores new emotional and sonic territories while honoring the roots of rap’s storytelling tradition. Joined by YL, Cavalier, Lukah, Zeroh, and Ba Pace, Morpheus brings his sharp lyricism and reflective tone to a project that feels like both a reckoning and a rebirth.

“After doing the Mise En Place EP together, I felt like there was a lot left on the table creatively,” says Dirty Art Club. “I’m inspired by him (YUNGMORPHEUS) to go places I might not go on instrumental albums because I know he’ll take it to a level that makes sense of it all without sacrificing directness and honesty. We put it together like a psychic mosaic.” That sense of trust and experimentation runs through every beat and verse, pushing both artists into uncharted ground.

Beginning October 26, Morpheus joins New York trio Triathlon for a North American tour with stops in Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and beyond. Across A Spyglass to One’s Face, YUNGMORPHEUS proves once again why he’s one of rap’s most fearless boundary-pushers—a writer, thinker, and creator who finds poetry in the spaces between resistance and reflection.

Upcoming Live Dates:
w/ Triathlon

10/26 – Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
10/28 – Montreal, QB @ Cabaret Foufs
10/29 – Toronto, ON @ The Baby G
10/30 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
10/31 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
11/2 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
11/3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
11/5 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
11/6 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall

Selena Gomez Glows With Late-Night Emotion on “In The Dark” From ‘Nobody Wants This’ Soundtrack

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Selena Gomez Glows With Late-Night Emotion on “In The Dark” From ‘Nobody Wants This’ Soundtrack

Selena Gomez steps back into the spotlight with “In The Dark,” her powerful new single and music video from Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack. The 19-song release is packed with A-list talent including Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, and Role Model, out now via The Core Records and Interscope Records.

The first taste of new music since her acclaimed collaboration with benny blanco, I Said I Love You First, Gomez surrounds herself with an all-star creative team. Produced by Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Louis Bell, and co-written alongside Ali Tamposi and Justin Tranter, “In The Dark” pulses with shimmering synths, deep bass, and emotional honesty. Gomez sings, “And I’ll be there when you lose yourself / To remind you of who you are / And I’ll be there like nobody else / You’re still beautiful in the dark” – a promise wrapped in glowing, late-night pop perfection.

The soundtrack itself mirrors the show’s emotional intensity, blending genres and artists into one cinematic experience. Curated by The Core Entertainment’s Simon Tikhman in collaboration with Interscope and Aperture Music, it features a lineup spanning pop, country, and R&B – from Portugal. The Man and Royel Otis to Ella Langley, FINNEAS, and Dermot Kennedy. Each track reflects the show’s mix of heart, humor, and human connection.

With Nobody Wants This earning major awards buzz and its first season already a streaming hit, Gomez’s “In The Dark” feels like the emotional centerpiece of its next chapter. It’s a song for those 2 a.m. moments – when love feels uncertain, the world quiets down, and someone’s voice cuts through the noise to remind you you’re not alone.

Sam Gellaitry Shines With Euphoric New Single “LOVE ON ME” Ahead of Debut Album ‘ANYWHERE HERE IS PERFECT’

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Sam Gellaitry Shines With Euphoric New Single “LOVE ON ME” Ahead of Debut Album ‘ANYWHERE HERE IS PERFECT’

Scottish producer, singer, and creative visionary Sam Gellaitry is stepping fully into his moment. His new single “LOVE ON ME” is a shimmering preview of his long-awaited debut album ‘ANYWHERE HERE IS PERFECT,’ arriving November 7 via Major Recordings / Warner Records. The track bursts with buoyant energy and that cinematic euphoria only Gellaitry can create.

“This song is a third-person story about two people who meet at an afterparty—they leave together and the sun is coming up,” explains Gellaitry. “I mention how they struggle to express how they feel, so stick to calling the connection ‘surreal.’ It’s a direct reference to Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater—a guy meets a girl on the train, they don’t know each other but have a full day together.” That blend of romance, mystery, and dreamlike storytelling is exactly what defines this new chapter.

Fresh off headline shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where “LOVE ON ME” lit up the crowd, Gellaitry released a live performance video filmed at the Regency Ballroom to capture the electricity of his shows. He now joins Justice and Kaytranada on tour, blending DJ sets with the genre-blurring soundscape fans have come to love from his earlier projects like Escapism and IV.

“LOVE ON ME” follows the BBC Radio 1 favorite “CURIOUS (feat. Toro y Moi)” and the viral “START UP A RUMOUR,” heightening anticipation for what’s next. With ‘ANYWHERE HERE IS PERFECT,’ Sam Gellaitry paints in vivid color—melding sound, emotion, and vision into something unmistakably his own.

Robby Johnson Turns Up the Heat With ‘Hot Summer Nights’ and Fiery New Single “Get in Gear”

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Robby Johnson Turns Up the Heat With ‘Hot Summer Nights’ and Fiery New Single “Get in Gear”

Robby Johnson’s summer might be ending, but the fire’s just getting started. The country artist closes out his brand-new album, ‘Hot Summer Nights,’ with the anthemic single “Get in Gear” – a song built for open skies, tailgate memories, and nights that never seem to end. It’s high-octane country storytelling that hums with nostalgia and the thrill of young love.

“Writing songs and then watching them come to life in the studio is truly one of the most magical experiences in the world,” shares Johnson. “This entire process from putting pen to paper, to recording, and finally releasing the music has been therapeutic beyond words. Now that the full album is out, it feels both liberating and a little terrifying to share so much of myself with the world. I just hope listeners enjoy these songs as much as I loved creating them.”

‘Hot Summer Nights’ spans thirteen tracks of pure Southern charm and heartfelt energy. It’s a record years in the making, now spotlighted by Whiskey Riff, Cowboys & Indians, and Country Evolution. Each song rolls by like a snapshot of Robby’s journey – full of small-town spirit, big dreams, and the kind of hooks that make you roll the windows down and sing along.

And for fans of something bolder, Johnson brings the heat with his electrified take on “You Shook Me All Night Long,” celebrating the 45th anniversary of AC/DC’s classic. It’s the perfect companion to his album’s freewheeling energy – a bridge between rock grit and country soul. Together, these releases remind us why Robby Johnson’s name is one worth turning up loud.

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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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