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Luke Bryan Drops “Word On The Street” And Launches 2026 Tour

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Luke Bryan Drops “Word On The Street” And Launches 2026 Tour

Country superstar Luke Bryan kicks off 2026 with “Word On The Street,” the title track of his upcoming “Word On The Street Tour,” out now across all digital platforms. Written by Payton Smith, Josh Thompson, and Justin Ebach, the song follows his 32nd #1 hit, “Country Song Came On,” and sets the tone for a summer built on big hooks and even bigger stages.

“This one felt right to get out asap after naming my summer tour from the title,” Luke shares. “When I first heard the demo, I knew I had to go in and record it… Can’t wait to get out on the road and perform it for you live!” With more than 20 million concert tickets sold and a ranking on Pollstar’s Artists of the Millennium list, Luke steps into this run with serious momentum.

The “Word On The Street Tour” launches May 29 and 30 in Gilford, New Hampshire, before rolling through arenas and amphitheaters nationwide. Openers include Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, and DJ Rock. Festival stops and major markets are locked in from Texas to California, Ontario to Florida. Luke Bryan is taking this show coast to coast.

“Word On The Street Tour” Schedule plus Festivals
2-27 Tempe, AZ Extra Innings Festival
3-9 Houston, TX Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
4-25 Athens, GA University of Georgia+
5-29 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
5-30 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
6-5 Myrtle Beach Carolina Country Music Fest
6-11 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
6-12 Lubbock, TX United Supermarkets Arena
6-13 Albuquerque, NM First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
6-18 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena
6-19 Des Moines, IA Casey’s Center
6-20 Winsted, MN Winstock Country Music Festival
6-25 Allentown, PA PPL Center
6-26 Buffalo, NY Taste of Country
6-27 Nashville, TN Alan Jackson Last Call at Nissan Stadium
7-9 Kansas City, MO Morton Amphitheater
7-10 Moline, IL Vibrant Arena
7-11 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
7-23 Southaven, MS Bank Plus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
7-24 Brandon, MS Brandon Amphitheater
7-25 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
7-30 Rapid City, SD Summit Arena at The Monument
7-31 Billings, MT First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
8-6 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8-7 Airway Heights, WA BECU Live at Northern Quest
8-8 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
8-14 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
8-15 Long Beach, CA Long Beach Amphitheater
8-22 Charlotte, NC Truliant Amphitheater
8-26 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
8-27 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
8-29 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
9-10 Tampa, FL MIDLFORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
9-12 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
9-26 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre

alum Scott And Rap Breakout Aitch Unite On “Unsteady”

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alum Scott And Rap Breakout Aitch Unite On “Unsteady”

Multi-platinum UK pop powerhouse Calum Scott teams up with British rap breakout Aitch for a reimagined version of “Unsteady,” out now via Capitol Records. Originally featured on Calum’s third album ‘Avenoir,’ the track takes on new dimension with Aitch’s verse layered into its slow-building, emotionally open core. It is vulnerable, melodic, and now sharpened with added edge.

“I’m a little unsteady, a little messed up,” Calum sings before flipping the sentiment toward connection. Aitch steps in with his own grounded honesty, reinforcing the song’s theme of accepting imperfection. “Loved working with Calum, he’s a top guy,” says Aitch. The video, directed by Ben Morgan, strips back the studio setting and pairs the performance with intimate moments between couples, keeping the message front and center.

The release lands as Calum prepares to bring “The Avenoir Tour” to North America. Following dates across Asia, the UK, Europe, and South Africa, he launches the North American leg on March 23 in Vancouver before hitting Los Angeles, Austin, New York, Toronto, and more. ‘Avenoir’ continues to define this chapter, pairing sweeping ballads with groove-driven anthems and marking another major step in his evolution as a global pop force.

Calum Scott, “The Avenoir Tour” 2026 North American Dates:
3/23/26 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre
3/27/26 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
3/28/26 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
4/1/26 San Diego, CA SOMA
4/3/26 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
4/4/26 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
4/6/26 Salt Lake City, UT The Union
4/8/26 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
4/10/26 Dallas, TX House of Blues
4/11/26 Houston, TX House of Blues
4/12/26 Austin, TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater
4/14/26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution Live
4/16/26 Orlando, FL The Plaza Live
4/17/26 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
4/18/26 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
4/21/26 Washington, DC The Anthem
4/22/26 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore
4/23/26 New York, NY Terminal 5
4/25/26 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
4/26/26 Montreal, QC MTELUS
4/29/26 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
5/1/26 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
5/2/26 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
5/3/26 Minneapolis, MN The Fillmore

Dermot Kennedy Unveils “Refuge” From ‘The Weight of the Woods’

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Dermot Kennedy Unveils “Refuge” From ‘The Weight of the Woods’

Dermot Kennedy releases “Refuge,” the second single from his upcoming third album ‘The Weight of the Woods,’ arriving March 27 via Island Records. The Irish singer songwriter leans into vulnerability on this anthemic, acoustic-led track, which builds from quiet reflection to a soaring refrain. “If we never make it, at least we can say we died trying” lands like a mission statement, equal parts doubt and defiance.

“I like the ‘died trying’ lyric, because it reminds me of 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” Dermot explains. “On stage, I’ll feel supremely confident… but it’s not always the case. Gabe brought the vulnerability out of me.” Written and recorded near his home in rural Ireland with Gabe Simon, the 14-track album draws from Irish instrumentation and landscape, rooted in the forest behind his house and the sense of wonder it provides.

With his largest headline tour to date set for May and June, including London’s The O2 and two nights at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, Dermot steps into this era with renewed focus. From intimate pub performances to arenas and stadiums, his voice remains the anchor. “Refuge” signals an album shaped by home, honesty, and a renewed connection to the place that made him.

EUROPE AND UK HEADLINE TOUR 2026
11 May – Copenhagen, Denmark, Falkonersalen – SOLD OUT
12 May – Stockholm, Sweden, Annexet
14 May – Hamburg, Germany, Barclays Arena
15 May – Berlin, Germany, Max-Schmeling-Halle
17 May – Zurich, Switzerland, Halle 622
18 May – Paris, France, L’Olympia
20 May – Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Rockhal
21 May – Brussels, Belgium, Forest National
23 May – Munich, Germany, Zenith
24 May – Vienna, Austria, Gasometer
26 May – Dusseldorf, Germany, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
27 May – Amsterdam, Netherlands, AFAS Live
29 May – Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro
30 May – Manchester, UK, AO Arena
1 Jun – Cardiff, UK, Utilita Arena
2 Jun – Leeds, UK, First Direct Bank Arena
4 Jun – Birmingham, UK, Utilita Arena
5 Jun – London, UK, The O2
11 July – Dublin, Ireland, Aviva Stadium – SOLD OUT
12 July – Dublin, Ireland, Aviva Stadium

Troye Sivan Celebrates A Decade Of ‘Blue Neighbourhood’

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Troye Sivan Celebrates A Decade Of ‘Blue Neighbourhood’

Troye Sivan marks ten years of his debut with ‘Blue Neighbourhood – Ten Years On’, a special anniversary reissue out now. The release features reimagined artwork by original illustrator Hsiao-Ron Cheng and arrives as a limited-edition ‘Blush & Blue 2LP’, CD, and cassette. A decade later, the album that introduced Sivan as a defining new voice in pop still carries weight.

The expanded edition includes fan favorites “Strawberries & Cigarettes,” which has surpassed one billion streams, and “Swimming Pools,” previously only available on a retail exclusive physical version. In a surprise move, “Swimming Pools” now joins the original album across digital platforms. This is not nostalgia. It is a full-circle moment for a record that has amassed over 5.5 million album equivalent sales and is approaching 10 billion streams.

Originally released in 2015, ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ debuted Top 10 in both Australia and the US, with “YOUTH” becoming Sivan’s first Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit and earning multi-platinum certifications. The “WILD,” “FOOLS,” and “TALK ME DOWN” trilogy further cemented its cultural impact. Ten years on, the album stands as a landmark debut, personal, cinematic, and emotionally fearless.

‘Blue Neighbourhood – Ten Years On’ celebrates the record that launched Troye Sivan into global pop orbit. The songs remain intimate and immediate, a snapshot of youth that still resonates across millions of listeners worldwide.

Florida Rap Force C Stunna Locks In With “Right To It”

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Florida Rap Force C Stunna Locks In With “Right To It”

Florida rap riser C Stunna keeps his foot on the gas with “Right To It,” out now via Bag Talk Music and MNRK Music Group. Built on hard-hitting, bass-heavy production rooted in Florida pulse, the track finds him fully dialed in. This is direct, no warm-up, no detours. He gets straight to it and stays there.

On “Right To It,” C Stunna leans into braggadocious confidence with a repeat-ready hook and tightly controlled verses. His flow is steady and commanding, riding the gritty Southern bounce with precision. The energy feels locked, focused, and built for rotation. This is momentum in motion.

The official video, directed by Captured Chris and shot in Florida, keeps the lens trained on Stunna as he moves through his environment with quiet authority. Following releases like “100 Bands,” “No Cap,” and “Missy” featuring Baby Mel, plus the DJ Drama-hosted project ‘Still Stuntin” with appearances from Skrilla and Real Boston Richey, “Right To It” lands as another sharp statement. C Stunna is not chasing attention. He is building pressure, one record at a time.

New Orleans Music At Sea The Big Easy Cruise Reveals 2027 Lineup

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New Orleans Music At Sea The Big Easy Cruise Reveals 2027 Lineup

The Big Easy Cruise sets sail again January 16–23, 2027, departing Ft. Lauderdale aboard Holland America Line’s m/s Eurodam after two consecutive sell-outs. With stops in Half Moon Cay, San Juan, and Philipsburg, the floating festival continues its fourth year as a full-scale celebration of New Orleans music, food, and culture at sea.

The initial 2027 lineup reads like a Crescent City roll call, with Keb’ Mo’, Samantha Fish, Robert Randolph, The Record Company, Kenny Neal, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, and many more. More than 75 live performances unfold across the week, alongside cooking demos with Chef Kevin Belton, artist interviews, burlesque shows, wine tastings, and themed parties. This is R&B, blues, zydeco, rock, jazz, swamp pop, and brass bands woven together into one nonstop musical gumbo.

“The cruise combines great music, passionate fans and a party dedicated to the music, food and culture inspired by America’s most unique city and region,” says Mike Jason, President of StarVista Live. Beyond the stages, the cruise supports organizations including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the Americana Music Association, and the Trombone Shorty Foundation. The Big Easy Cruise is not just a getaway. It is New Orleans, amplified and carried across open water.

Indie Pop Songwriter fanclubwallet Unveils First Love Song “Moving Unison”

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Indie Pop Songwriter fanclubwallet Unveils First Love Song “Moving Unison”

Indie pop songwriter fanclubwallet, the project of Hannah Judge, returns with “Moving Unison,” out now via Lauren Records, alongside a new video and a notable first. This is Judge’s first-ever love song, and it arrived mid-drive, sparked by a moment of reflection in the highway carpool lane. The track glows with understated warmth while staying rooted in her sharp lyrical lens.

“I wondered if most of the people in the carpool lane are lovers,” Judge shares, describing how the metaphor unfolded. Referencing the Who’s Line Is It Anyway? game “Helping Hands,” she adds, “I think that’s kind of a metaphor for relationships in a funny way.” Produced in collaboration with Pat Linehan, “Moving Unison” pairs that playful insight with intimate indie pop textures. fanclubwallet now takes the song on the road with U.S. dates in Boise, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City, bringing this new chapter directly to the stage.

Tour Dates
3/26 – Boise, ID at Treefort Music Fest
3/28 – Los Angeles, CA at Permanent Records Roadhouse
3/30 – Chicago, IL at Beat Kitchen
4/02 – New York City, NY at Elsewhere Zone 1

Los Angeles Hard Rock Trio The Rift Strike Fast With “Lightning”

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Los Angeles Hard Rock Trio The Rift Strike Fast With “Lightning”

Los Angeles hard rock trio The Rift unleash “Lightning,” a high-voltage single that channels the restless energy of the Sunset Strip straight into modern rock. Built from gritty riffs and driving percussion, the track moves with urgency from the first line, “Shockwaves crashing on the golden coast,” and never loosens its grip. This is muscle and melody colliding at full speed.

Founded by SoCal native Aris Anagnos, The Rift pull from the textures of LA itself, freeway hum, late-night neon, and concrete heat baked into the rhythm. Alongside Garrett McGaugh and Jan Away, Anagnos shapes a sound that fuses heavy rock with flashes of thrash, blues, reggae, and flamenco influence. “Lightning” captures that fusion without restraint. It surges, it pivots, and it lands with impact.

The chorus hits like a declaration: “Come on you know lightning strikes / Against all the odds / I’ll hit you right between the eyes.” There is defiance baked into every measure. Groove-heavy swagger gives way to full-throttle drive, and the progressive twists keep the momentum sharp. This is LA rock with teeth, built loud and meant to travel far.

“Lightning” feels less like a debut and more like a statement. The Rift are not circling the scene, they are stepping directly into it, amps on ten and voltage rising.

Irish Singer Songwriter Megan O’Neill Delivers ‘The Questioning Type’

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Irish Singer Songwriter Megan O’Neill Delivers ‘The Questioning Type’

Irish singer songwriter Megan O’Neill returns with ‘The Questioning Type’, a three-track EP shaped by illness, loss, and personal change. Written during a period of deep transition, the release moves through grief, uncertainty, and the quiet strength that surfaces in moments of connection. This is intimate songwriting, steady and unguarded.

“All three songs were written during a period of change and grief, while I was slowly losing someone very close to me to a long-term illness,” O’Neill shares. The opening track, “She Is the Bird,” written in West Cork overlooking Coolmain Beach, reflects on shared sorrow and the comfort found in companionship. “It’s about how misery can become bearable when you have company,” she says.

“You Don’t Feel Like Home” emerged from post-pandemic trips back to London, a city O’Neill once called home for five years. The track explores displacement and the way grief reshapes familiar spaces. The title song, “The Questioning Type,” sits at the emotional center. “Grief made me question everything,” she says. “Why are we here? What’s it all for? Where do we go?”

Recorded at Sonic Studios with producer Ber Quinn, the EP features Paul Kenny, Joe Doyle, Sam Killeen, Gareth Quinn Redmond, and David Murphy. Known for a commanding vocal presence and emotionally driven writing, O’Neill brings focus and depth to every line. ‘The Questioning Type’ closes one chapter while opening another, grounded in honesty and growth.

Glasgow Hard Rock Outfit Mason Hill Unleash “Twisted” And Turn Up The Heat

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Glasgow Hard Rock Outfit Mason Hill Unleash “Twisted” And Turn Up The Heat

Glasgow hard rock outfit Mason Hill kick the door back open with “Twisted,” out now via 7Hz Productions, alongside a brand-new video that doubles down on their heavier direction. Built around a killer opening riff from James Bird, the track dives headfirst into toxic love and addictive chaos. It is dark, melodic, and engineered to hit hard in a live room.

“‘Twisted’ started with James’ straight-killer riff… The song is about a relationship that’s so wrong that it’s right,” says vocalist Tom Ward. “It’s a mix of grit and melody, a poppy chorus and a balls-to-the-wall breakdown section.” That push and pull defines the track. Crushing guitars and thundering drums drive it forward while Ward’s vocal moves from restraint to full-throttle power without blinking.

Produced by Dan Weller, “Twisted” and previous single “Remember” mark the first chapter of Mason Hill’s second album, now fully recorded. With Ward stepping in alongside James Bird, Marc Montgomery, Matt Ward, and Craig McFetridge, the band sound revitalized and sharp. “It feels like a turning point,” Ward says. Mason Hill are not easing back in. They are charging forward.

The band take this new era on the road in March 2026, with dates already selling fast across the UK. Manchester, London, Glasgow, and a sold-out Wolverhampton show are locked in. New music, loud nights, and a lineup firing on all cylinders. Mason Hill are stepping into this chapter with force.

UK Tour March 2026
17 March – Manchester Academy 3
18 March – Bristol Exchange (low tickets)
19 March – London Underworld
20 March – Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill (SOLD OUT)
22 March – Glasgow Garage (low tickets)

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