The Neighbourhood delivered a spirited performance of “Lovebomb” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, showing off their sharp live energy in a late‑night TV setting. From the very opening notes the band seized the moment, tapping into the song’s momentum with precision and attitude. The performance struck a chord, adding a fresh live dimension to a track that already resonates with fans.
The Neighbourhood Bring “Lovebomb” to the Late‑Night Stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Chase Rice Saddles Up With Boot Barn For ‘Cody James Black 1978’ Collection
11x Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Chase Rice has teamed up with Boot Barn and Cody James for an exclusive collaboration to showcase the new curated collection from Cody James Black 1978, an elevated line of men’s western wear within the Cody James brand.
Cody James is an industry-leading label in men’s western, country, and work wear, and its Cody James Black 1978 collection features an upscale assortment of handmade boots, handcrafted hats, and high-quality western pieces that blend the grit of the West with sleek Nashville style.
Chase Rice stars in the brand’s new winter campaign, shot in early November on Rice’s 153-acre farm and bison ranch in Franklin, Tennessee, known as Twin Eagles Creek Farm. In the campaign, Rice models a range of Cody James Black 1978 pieces, including classic cowboy boots, hats, denim, and outerwear.
“Cody James Black 1978 is an elevated collection of western-inspired country pieces that embody the spirit of the American West,” says Isha Nicole, SVP of Marketing and Creative at Boot Barn. “Chase Rice is the perfect partner for our collaboration, because he embodies that spirit of country pride. As well as being an incredibly talented country music artist, Chase Rice is an avid farmer, huntsman, and outdoorsman. He doesn’t just write and sing about a lifestyle rooted in the heartland—he truly lives it.”
Florida-born Chase Rice was raised on a farm in Asheville, North Carolina, where his love for hunting and deep-rooted country values first took shape. Rice has forged a lifelong admiration for the American West that defines who he is and the rugged storytelling in his music. Now fifteen years into a celebrated country music career, Rice’s enduring affinity for the West shines proudly through on his latest album, ELDORA, released in September. When he’s not on stage, Rice can be found working his land and raising bison on his Tennessee ranch, a passion he’s pursued since 2021.
“Partnering with Boot Barn and Cody James was a natural fit,” says Rice. “They want to share a piece of the American spirit with everyone, whether that’s through a pair of cowboy boots or supporting country music, so our values are a good match. Having the team shoot everything here on my farm was a great experience. This is the place where I draw so much inspiration for my music—it’s part of who I am— so getting to share that side of my life and that pride in country living was something special.”
The Cody James Black 1978 curated collection featuring Chase Rice is available online at codyjames.com and bootbarn.com, as well as in over 500 Boot Barn retail stores across the country.
Nas & DJ Premier Announce Their Long-Awaited Collaborative Album ‘Light-Years’ Out December 12
Today, GRAMMY-Award winning rap icon Nas and DJ Premier– two of the most influential and revered figures in hip-hop history-announced their highly anticipated collaborative album, Light-Years, is set to release on December 12th via Mass Appeal. Pre-Order Light-Years HERE.
After decades of anticipation, Light-Years is a 30-year legacy reborn. Nas and DJ Premier’s partnership is embedded in the DNA of Hip-Hop. Their origin story began in 1994 with Illmatic, which resulted in hits such as “N.Y. State Of Mind,” “Memory Lane,” and “Represent.” Illmatic helped establish Nas as a generational talent and furthered Preem’s then burgeoning legacy. Their chemistry deepened over the next decade through classics like “I Gave You Power,” “2nd Childhood,” “Nas Is Like” and “N.Y. State Of Mind Pt. II.”
Limited physical product for the day one fans is available now at https://shop.massappeal.com/ and other Indie retailers.
Spearheaded by Mass Appeal’s groundbreaking Legend Has It…, a series celebrating and spotlighting some of the most important and influential Hip Hop artists of all time, the series has gifted a year-long run of historic releases from culture-defining artists including; Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L & De La Soul. With Light-Years, Nas and DJ Premier deliver the grand finale to close out the legendary series, where their undeniable synergy remains elusive.
In 2006, Nas and DJ Premier appeared on the cover of Scratch Magazine, teasing a joint project that again refueled fan frenzy and two decades’ worth of anticipation. Last year, Nas and Preem linked up to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Illmatic with the release of a new track, “Define My Name,” where they first announced their landmark collaborative album.
Light-Years is a true testament to both artists’ influence, legacy and the timelessness of the music they create together.
Nas (Nasir Jones) first reached an international audience when his track “Halftime” was tapped by producer MC Serch as the opening cut on 1992’s Zebrahead movie soundtrack. Signed to Columbia Records, the first full-length album by poet and rhyme-master Nas arrived in 1994, Illmatic. The RIAA platinum Hip Hop landmark featured “It Ain’t Hard To Tell,” “The World Is Yours, “and “One.” 1996 brought the breakthrough double-platinum It Was Written, (#1 R&B for 7 weeks, #1 Pop for 4 weeks) with his first major crossover singles ”Street Dreams” and “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That).” Success continued with the double-platinum I Am in 1999 (again #1 pop and #1 R&B), with the chart singles “Nas Is Like,” “Hate Me Now” (featuring Puff Daddy), and “You Won’t See Me Tonight” (featuring Aaliyah).
Subsequent albums by Nas included; the RIAA platinum Nastradamus (1999, #2 R&B, #7 pop, with “Nastradamus” and “You Owe Me” featuring Ginuwine); the platinum Stillmatic (2001, #1 R&B, #5 Pop with “Got Ur Self A…,” “One Mic,” and “Rule”); the platinum Gods Son (2002, #1 R&B, with huge R&B/pop crossover hits “Made You Look” and “I Can”) and the platinum double-CD Street’s Disciple (2004, #2 R&B, #5 pop, with “Bridging The Gap” and “Just A Moment”). And his 2012 album, Life Is Good, earned him 4 Grammy nominations including Rap album of the Year and is certified RIAA gold.
Over the years, Nas has also been the featured guest on a number of crossover hits by other artists, among them: Allure (“Head Over Heels,” 1997); Missy Elliott (the #1 “Hot Boyz,” 1999); Mobb Deep (“It’s Mine,” 1999); Jagged Edge (“I Got It 2,” 2002); J-Lo (“I’m Gonna Be Alright,” 2002); Kanye West (Classic (Better Than I’ve Ever Been),” 2006); DJ Khaled (“Nas Album Done,” 2016); Swizz Betaz (“Echo,” 2018); Jhene Aiko (“10K Hours,” 2020) and others.
In August 2020, Nas released King’s Disease. King’s Disease marked Nas’ first new album in 2 years. The album was entirely produced by Hit-Boy, and Gabriel “G Code” Zardes serves as the album’s co-executive producer. The album won “Best Rap Album” at the 2021 GRAMMY’s, Marking Nas’ first ever GRAMMY win.
In August of 2021, Nas released Kings Disease II, a sequel to the GRAMMY award-winning album. Kings Disease II was executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy and features collaborations with Eminem, EPMD, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, YG, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy & more. The album earned a nomination for “Best Rap Album” at the 64th GRAMMY Awards.
In November 2022, Nas released the third installment on the King’s Disease series. With no features, Kings Disease III was produced by Hit-Boy and executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy.
In addition to his successful career in music, Nas has pursued a career in motion pictures that began with his co-starring role (alongside DMX) in 1998’s cult classic crime drama Belly, a film by director Hype Williams (with whom Nas has done several music videos). Most recently, he was the executive producer of the 2016 Netflix series The Get Down.
Nas is also the co-founder of Mass Appeal Records.
Postmodern Jukebox Ignites Havana Heat With A Spirited Twist On “Hotel California”
Postmodern Jukebox teams up with Rogelio Douglas Jr. for a bold reimagining of the Eagles classic “Hotel California,” dressed in the vibrant flair of a vintage Havana showcase. Giovanni Rodriguez and Petar Janjic build the rhythmic backbone with rich Afro Cuban percussion and drums that bring the room to life. Miss Sunny Holiday steps in with a smooth salsa moment that ties the whole performance together in true Tropicana fashion.
Okeechobee Music And Arts Festival Expands Its Universe With A Wave Of 2026 Heavy Hitters
Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival prepares for its ten year reunion from March 19 to 22 at Sunshine Grove with a new wave of artists that stretches across genres and generations. The 2026 edition adds Cage The Elephant, Knock 2, LCD Soundsystem, Freddie Gibbs, Japanese Breakfast, Paris Texas, Beltran, Dirty Heads, and Empress Of, along with the first ever Aquachobee Dub Reggae Takeover featuring Mykal Rose, Subatomic Sound System, Screechy Dan, Scientist, Papa Michigan, and Sister Nancy. The festival continues to build an atmosphere shaped by discovery, imagination, and a setting that feels rooted in Florida’s natural landscape.
The upcoming event also brings Incendia, curated by Renegade, plus headline sets from The Lumineers, GRiZ, T Pain, and Fisher with many familiar names returning to the Grove. Attendees can explore Jungle 51 for late night sets, find daytime calm in the wellness forest, visit the reimagined Chobewobee Village, browse the Farmers Market, and connect with local collectives throughout the grounds. Sunshine Grove remains the heart of the experience with its wide fields, lakes, and tropical corners creating a place where music, art, and community come together across four memorable days.
OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2026: MARCH 19-22, 2026 / SUNSHINE GROVE, FL LINEUP:
Cage The Elephant
Dirty Heads
Fisher
GRiZ
Knock 2
LCD Soundsystem
T-Pain
The Lumineers
Alison Wonderland
Beltran
Big Boi (Outkast)
Big Gigantic
Big Wild
BIGXTHAPLUG
BLAAP
Flipturn
Freddie Gibbs
Ganja White Night
Goth Babe
Gramatik
Ian
Japanese Breakfast
Level Up
LP Giobbi
LSDREAM
Paris Texas
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
The Disco Biscuits
Tractorbeam
Tycho
Whethan
Young The Giant
Zingara
Ahee
AK Sports
Apache
Artifakts
Badger
Bastianse
Bekim
Bergsonist
Black Rave Culture
Capochino
Conducta
Covex
Cut & Sew
Davy Wreck
David Block
Dazegxd
DENM
Derrick May
Dice Man
Discolypso Crew
DLG.
Dogs In A Pile
Effin
Eggy
Electric Kif
Empress Of
Eprom
Eric Duncan
Fifi
Flava D
Gaspar Muniz
GITKIN
Hiroko Yamamura
Hypho
Isaac Ferry
Jansten
Kenia
Khoudari
Know Good
Koastle
Late Night Radio
Leo Del Toro
Life On Planets
Lizzy Jane
Lumia
Marlon Funaki
Mary Droppinz
Mathew Jonson
MAURE
Moodymann
Moon Taxi
Mykal Rose
Narf
Nightmares on Wax
Octave One
ONHELL
Orlas
Papa Michigan
Penelope Road
Pirate Wifi
Polyrythmics
Pretty Pink
ProbCause
Rafeeki
Ravenscoon
Rebirth Brass Band
Rechulski
Resonant Language
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Rigopolar
Riva Starr
Saxsquatch
Screechy Dan
Sister Nancy
Smoakland
Snacktime
Special Request
Squeaky Feet
Stellar
Subatomic Sound System
Sunken Frequencies
TamiX
The Floridians
The Free Label
The Josh Craig
The Movement
The Ries Brothers
The Scientist Dubmaster
The Stews
Tony Disco
Tropidelic
Trousdale
Truth
TV HILL
TVBOO
VITHZ
Winyah
SPECIAL SETS:
GRiZ Chasing the Golden Hour Set
LIGHTCODE by LSDREAM
Aquachobee Dub Takeover feat. Nyabinghi Drumming Opening Ceremony
POWOW! A Superstar Mashup feat. Special Guests
Elle Townley Wraps The Season In Retro Country Cheer With Her New Video For “Perfect Christmas”
Texas singer-songwriter and recording artist Elle Townley unveiled her festive new music video on YouTube on November 21 for her swanky retro country original, “Perfect Christmas”. The song recalls past holidays tinged with loneliness, but flips the script as Elle is determined to make every moment count, surrounded by the friends and family she loves.
“My wish is that this song brings hope to anyone who feels lonely during the holidays,” said Townley. “It’s a reminder that even when things may feel dark, we can still find light and create our own joy. I was thrilled to include some of my family and friends in the new music video, which I think captures the essence of the song’s message perfectly!”
Townley co-wrote “Perfect Christmas” with veteran songwriter and music publisher Steven McClintock (Juice Newton, Victoria Shaw, The Nelsons), who also co-produced the song with Kevin Fisher. Producers Zach Walther and Matt Briggs were also part of the team, laying the tracks down at Beagle’s Nest Studio in New Braunfels, Texas.
Townley also recently won Young Artist of the Year at the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Awards, an award she had been previously nominated for twice in both 2022 and 2024.
Perfect Christmas Texas Shows:
To celebrate the release of “Perfect Christmas” and the holiday season, Townley will perform a series of Christmas themed shows throughout the month of December, kicking off by headlining her hometown holiday festival on December 05, Georgetown’s 44th Annual Christmas Stroll.
DEC 05 – Georgetown’s 44th Annual Christmas Stroll / Georgetown, Texas
DEC 12 – Purely Provisions / Round Rock, Texas
DEC 13 – Fire Oak Distillery / Liberty Hill, Texas
DEC 19 – Six Strings Guitar & Lounge / Georgetown, Texas
DEC 21 – Lost Draw / Johnson City, Texas
Alexisonfire Drops A Thunderous Time Capsule With ‘House Of Strombo Live In Toronto’
Alexisonfire will release ‘House of Strombo (LIVE in Toronto ON 2019)’ on November 28, arriving digitally and across limited physical formats for Record Store Day Black Friday. Recorded inside George Stroumboulopoulos living room during an intimate 2019 session for his House of Strombo series, the performance captures the band in high gear with a room full of fans packed shoulder to shoulder. The setlist stretches across their catalog and reflects a moment when the group had just shared their first new song in a decade, “Familiar Drugs,” earlier that same night.
“Fuck yeah I have endeavoured to make my living room the best venue in the world so I couldnt be more excited for the legends that are Alexisonfire to release their live performance from that very living room.”
Collectors will have several options to choose from with three vinyl variants and a limited VHS timed for the occasion. The Artist Exclusive edition will be sold on the Alexisonfire webstore beginning November 28 at 10 in the morning Eastern Time. The Dine Alone Exclusive will be available in person at the Dine Alone Store at 864 Eastern Ave in Toronto on November 28 from nine to six Eastern Time with remaining copies heading to the Dine Alone webstore on November 29 at 10 in the morning Eastern Time.
‘Inside American Pie’ Returns To Toronto With A Full Heart And A Legendary Song At The Center
Inside American Pie returns to Toronto from April 14 to May 3 at the CAA Theatre and the anticipation around its encore run is already building. Mike Ross and a standout group of musicians from Prince Edward Island shaped a show that mixes music and storytelling with a warm appreciation for one of the most recognizable songs in modern culture. The production first arrived in Toronto in March 2025 after years of East Coast performances and its momentum has only grown. Tickets are available on November 27 at mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333.
The cast brings an iconic set list that guides audiences through early rock and roll, framed by the words that have echoed for generations.
Performance Schedule
Tuesday to Thursday: 7:30 PM
Friday and Saturday: 8 PM
Wednesday: 1:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 2 PM
Tower Of Power Brings A Joyful Homecoming To Yoshis With Their Back To Oakland Residency
Tower of Power will open 2026 with a four week twelve show residency at Yoshis, running from January 16 to February 7. The band returns to a venue that has been part of their history for decades and the hometown energy around the shows continues to grow. The residency carries the Back to Oakland name and celebrates a community that has supported their horn driven sound since the late sixties. Tickets are available here.
Marc Zuazua reflects on the meaning of the series and the connection between the band and their city.
“Oakland has always succeeded in finding the light through music arts and community. The Back To Oakland residency will be a testament to the Oakland we all know and love a fruitful no nonsense beautiful place to live work and play.”
Tyler Reese Tritt Lights A New Country Spark With Her Debut EP ‘Wild at Heart’
Rising country artist Tyler Reese Tritt has released her debut EP, Wild at Heart, available now. The five-track collection showcases Tritt’s dynamic artistry, blending Southern grit, emotional vulnerability, and powerhouse vocals into her most compelling work to date.
Produced by Matt McClure, with the exception of the standout ballad “You Lost Me”, Wild at Heart marks a defining moment in Tritt’s musical journey. The Georgia-born singer-songwriter and daughter of country icon Travis Tritt first stepped into the spotlight at 14 with their duet “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough.” Since then, she has carved out her own artistic identity with singles like “Porch Light” and “Texas Hold Him,” earning praise for her magnetic stage presence and genre-blending style. Tritt’s magnetic stage presence and genre-blending style have earned her slots opening for acts such as Sheryl Crow, Runaway June, and more.
The focal track of the EP, “Smoke,” is a smoldering, emotionally charged song written by Nicole Witt, Lee Brice, and Joe Leathers and produced by Matt McClure.
“‘Smoke’ is one of those songs that lingers with you,” Tritt shares. “It captures the moment when love fades into something you can’t quite hold onto anymore – like trying to grab smoke with your hands.”
Wild at Heart also features previously released fan favorites, including the heartbreak ballad “Wasted Drinking,” the dark Southern tale “Blood Money,” and the nostalgic anthem “Another High.” Together, the tracks highlight the EP’s wide emotional range, offering a bold, intimate look at Tritt’s evolution as a songwriter and artist.
Wild at Heart Track List:
1. “You Lost Me” (Andrew Capra, Dallas Caroline, Chris Sligh)
2. “Blood Money” (JC Anderson, Kensie Coppin, Marc Oriet, Lee Ticker)
3. “Another High” (Gabe Broussard, Kensie Coppin, Chancie Neal, Emma Zinck)
4. “Wasted Drinking” (Matt McClure, Brandy Neely, Chris Sligh)
5. “Smoke” (Lee Brice, Joe Leathers, Nicole Witt)