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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

Indigo De Souza Shines in Raw, Emotional ‘Live on KEXP’ Performance

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Indigo De Souza Shines in Raw, Emotional ‘Live on KEXP’ Performance

Indigo De Souza turns vulnerability into voltage in her ‘Live on KEXP’ session. Backed by Dexter Webb, Zack Kardon, and Avery Sullivan, she performs four tracks that pulse with raw emotion and fearless energy.

Charlie Puth Ushers in a New Era with Uplifting Single “Changes” from Forthcoming Album ‘Whatever’s Clever!’

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Charlie Puth Ushers in a New Era with Uplifting Single “Changes” from Forthcoming Album ‘Whatever’s Clever!’

Charlie Puth has announced details on his forthcoming fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, set for release on March 6, 2026 via Atlantic Records.

Offering the first taste of what’s to come, the multi-award-winning, Diamond-certified artist and multi-instrumentalistreleases “Changes,” a timeless and uplifting single showcasing exactly what Puth does best; offering infectious hooks, sing-out-loud choruses and signature piano solos enough to lift even the heaviest of hearts and feet.


Described as a “potential hit single” by Rolling Stone Magazine, “that lands somewhere between Eighties Steve Winwood and Jackson’s “Human Nature,” “Changes” signifies a career-defining chapter is upon us, and Charlie Puth is back and better than ever. Stepping into his own with co-producer BloodPop, the internationally acclaimed GRAMMY® and Golden Globe nominated artist shines in an entirely new light, offering his bravest, boldest and most honest body of work to date. 

Accompanying the new single is an official music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford, playfully incorporating nods to a long-gone pre-digital era, Charlie reflects on “Changes” bothpersonal andprofessional with a sweet cameo from his real life wife Brooke Sansone.

Last month, Puth kicked off a series of sold-out underplay residencies starting at Blue Note New York, where The New Yorker observed the chart-topping popstar seemed most “at home” at the legendary jazz club. Performing to a sold-out crowd twice a night, Puth welcomed special guests including his idols Babyface and Jimmy Jam onto the stage, as well as Emmy-nominated Broadway star Anthony Ramos. Tonight, his sold-out Blue Note Los Angeles residency begins with more surprise guests in store. Fans can livestream his first performance tonight at 7PM on TikTok. RSVP HERE

More exciting news to come. BLUE NOTE LOS ANGELES UNDERPLAYS
October 16 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 17 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 18 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 19 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT

Jon Wolfe Tips His Hat to Tradition with New Country Anthem “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)”

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Jon Wolfe Tips His Hat to Tradition with New Country Anthem “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)”

Texas country mainstay Jon Wolfe has officially released his new single, nostalgia-laced anthem “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be),” now available on all digital streaming platforms via his Fool Hearted Productions. Produced by longtime collaborator Dave Brainard and co-written by Wolfe and Tony Ramey, the track captures Wolfe in his most reflective—and most authentic—form yet. With its warm throwback feel, lyrical nods to country legends, and a chorus built for backroads and beer joints, the single is a love letter to small-town roots and the enduring power of country values.

“’The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)’ is truly an autobiographical effort in a song,” Wolfe told Holler. “It’s exactly where I’m at in my life and in my career as a country singer. It’s not about chasing trends to me. I’m writing songs and singing songs that mean something to me. It’s about being true to myself and letting that reflection come through in my music.”

From references to Hank, Merle, and Waylon, to dad’s old pickup and barbecue weekends, “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ To Be)” kicks off the sonic thread of Wolfe’s planned 2025 and 2026 releases, a collection he describes as his most personal and grounded to date. With the new release, Wolfe continues to blend tradition with timeless songwriting and a DIY spirit. After years of building a loyal fanbase across Texas and beyond, the artist continues to evolve while staying rooted in what matters most: honesty, heart, and the kind of country music that sounds like country.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in the small town nearby, Miami, Jon Wolfe’s depth of talent and commitment to craft were evident from an early age. What began as a gift for creativity grew into an obvious affinity for music, and the rest is history. Making a name for himself in the Texas country scene alongside present-day mainstays like Hayes Carll and Randy Rogers, Wolfe’s released a series of successful albums that have yielded several standout tunes, including the viral streamer “Boots on a Dance Floor,” and most recent release – deeply introspective, sonically daring Dos Corazones – which firmly established Wolfe as a songwriter.

My Side of Paradise Channels Emo Spirit and LA Dreams in New Single “Lost and Angelless”

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My Side of Paradise Channels Emo Spirit and LA Dreams in New Single “Lost and Angelless”

My Side of Paradise just released their newest single, “Lost and Angelless” and it’s a song that hits home for anyone who’s ever chased a dream and felt lost on the long road of life. The band, who describes themselves as “what happens when nostalgia collides with hard-earned experience”, is made up of old friends who grew up in the 2000s emo scene. They found their way back to writing music after years of touring with their cover band Emo Kids.

“Lost and Angelless” mixes pop-punk energy with emo heart. It’s about the pressure to fit in, the fake side of fame, and the struggle to stay true to yourself. With lyrics like “What’s success if we are empty? / I can’t judge, I want the same.” and “Everyone is chasing and that’s the catch,” the song talks about how easy it is to lose yourself in a world that cares more about looks and likes than what’s real.

The music video also helps brings that message to life. Shot in Los Angeles, it shows a fallen angel who’s lost her wings while trying to make it big. It’s a story about how the city can lift you up or tear you apart.

With their mix of energy, honesty, and emotion, My Side of Paradise reminds us that even in a city full of bright lights, it’s easy to feel alone.

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