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Fcukers Release “Beatback” Single Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Ö’ And Harry Styles Tour

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Fcukers release new single “Beatback” offering a glimpse into their forthcoming debut album ‘Ö’, out March 27. The New York-based duo unveils the official music video directed by Fcukers’ own Shanny Wise, with the track tapping back into the explosive sound that first put the group on the map. The release arrives during a monumental stretch for the duo, who recently performed a DJ set at W Magazine, Charli XCX and Saint Laurent’s Grammys After Party and announced upcoming performances opening for Harry Styles on the Together Together Tour in Brazil on July 17 and 18. After being named an Artist to Watch by both Spotify and Amazon Music, Fcukers were also included in Adidas Creative Class of 2026, performing at their NYC Flagship store on Saturday.

‘Ö’ was produced by Kenneth Blume and recorded last year during a whirlwind two-week studio session following an initial meeting between the trio. The album was mixed by multi-Grammy-winning engineer Tom Norris, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, and The Weeknd, with additional production from Dylan Brady of 100 Gecs on three tracks. After playing more than one hundred shows worldwide over the past year, the duo announced summer European tour dates happening right before they take the stage at NYC’s Governors Ball in June alongside A$AP Rocky and Lorde. “Beatback” is the latest glimpse of the energy they’ll bring on their upcoming North American headline tour kicking off April 2. The duo, made up of vocalist Shanny Wise and bass, keyboardist, and producer Jackson Walker Lewis, earned status as New York’s go-to party starters with their 2024 EP ‘Baggy’, featuring singles “Bon Bon” and “Homie Don’t Shake” in contention for numerous Song of the Summer accolades.

They Might Be Giants Announce ‘The World Is To Dig’ Album And The Bigger Show Tour

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They Might Be Giants announce their highly anticipated new LP ‘The World Is to Dig’ arriving April 14 in all formats at the band’s website and on streaming services. An exclusive 180-gram vinyl color variant will be available at indie retail shops on April 17. The 18-song album marks the Brooklyn band’s first full-length release since 2021’s Grammy-nominated ‘Book’, blending sharp songwriting and bold experimentation into a refreshingly original collection. The album’s lead single “Wu-Tang” is out now, celebrating the power of Wu-Tang Clan over a fan as a transformative force while TMBG’s trademark melodicism buoys the listener along with waves of 1960s-style pop hooks. “Many years ago, we discussed the idea of celebrating an artist or a style of music, but in the form of a completely unrelated genre of music. The original idea was a Tin Pan Alley-style song extolling the greatness of heavy metal,” John Linnell says. “‘Wu-Tang’ was written more or less along those lines, partly inspired by their TV biopic, but void of any musical reference to the great hip-hop collective. Are we fans? Sure! Would we ever attempt to emulate their sound? Not publicly.”

On the heels of two years of sold-out touring, They Might Be Giants head back out on the road this spring with The Bigger Show Tour kicking off April 17. TMBG will host multi-night stands across the East Coast and Midwest in Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, and Woodstock with tickets on sale now. Multi-night passes and preferred rates at local hotels are available in select markets. Each show of a multi-night stand will be unique from the night before, with the stellar eight-piece band featuring a three-piece horn section performing in the An Evening With format with no opener. The band will spotlight a different album from their catalog each night in their first set, then play fan favorites along with deep cuts in the second, delivering an evening of unforgettable songs, dazzling arrangements, startling improvisation, and genuine positivity.

Flatland Cavalry Announced As Headliner For 34th Annual Calf Fry Festival In Oklahoma

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The 34th Annual Calf Fry announces Flatland Cavalry as one of its headlining acts, taking place April 30 through May 2 at the Tumbleweed Outdoor Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Early Bird pricing is available now on General Admission, VIP, Ultra VIP Tickets, Cabanas, and RV Spots. The Nashville and Texas-based band recently celebrated ten years together with ‘Flatland Forever’, an acclaimed album honoring their journey and revisiting fan favorites while introducing new music that reflects their evolution. The past year marked a breakthrough for the band with their first ACM Award nomination for Group of the Year, their first RIAA gold certification for breakout single “A Life Where We Work Out,” and expansion into film and television with contributions to the Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtracks, along with featured placements on Yellowstone and Landman.

Their relentless touring schedule reached new heights with sold-out headline performances at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Since forming in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has tallied seven number one singles on Texas Country Radio and surpassed 500 million total streams while sharing stages with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, and Midland. In addition to Flatland Cavalry, the festival will also be headlined by Josh Meloy and Charles Wesley Godwin. For more than three decades, Calf Fry has been known for introducing rising artists and helping shape the future of Red Dirt and country music.

Cody Johnson Announces Debut UK And Ireland Tour With Parker McCollum And Emily Ann Roberts

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Cody Johnson announces his debut headlining UK and Ireland tour for fall 2026 following the launch of his Cody Johnson Live ’26 Tour with two sold-out shows in Alabama over the weekend. The country star will perform in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin with tickets going on sale Friday, February 13 at 10 am local time. Special guest Parker McCollum joins Johnson as main tour support, marking his highly anticipated first performances in the UK and Ireland. With his first four singles topping the charts and an impressive collection of awards already to his name, McCollum has quickly risen to country music stardom, selling out arenas and major festivals worldwide. Emily Ann Roberts will also join the tour as opening support for all UK and Ireland dates except Manchester, bringing her powerhouse vocals and rising star energy to the run.

Cody Johnson Tour Dates:

10/24 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena

10/27 – London, UK @ The O2

11/1 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena

11/2 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro

11/4 – Belfast, Northern Ireland @ SSE Arena

11/5 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena

Taking Back Sunday Announces Summer Tour With Bayside Beginning May 31 In Dewey Beach

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Taking Back Sunday announces a summer tour with special guests Bayside kicking off May 31 in Dewey Beach, Delaware, with stops in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Cleveland, St. Louis, and more. “We first started playing shows with Bayside around Long Island and the greater tri-state area in the early 2000s. We played in basements and dive bars,” the band shares. “The shows weren’t very well attended but we were having the time of our lives. Since those days, we’ve been fortunate enough to remain friends and share labels and stages across the globe. In 2012 Bayside was kind enough to join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary of ‘Tell All Your Friends’. After 14 years, we thought it was about damn time we hit the road with them again. We can’t wait to see you out there.” Presale, including tickets and VIP packages, begins Wednesday, February 11 at 10 am local time, with general on sale starting Friday, February 13 at 10 am local time.

Taking Back Sunday Tour Dates:

5/3 – Tampa, FL @ Busch Gardens

5/9 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Dia Libre Festival

5/23 – Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk South

5/24 – Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk North

5/30 – Waterloo, NY @ del Lago Resort & Casino

5/31 – Dewey Beach, DE @ Bottle & Cork

6/1 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

6/3 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome at Virginia Beach

6/5 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE

6/6 – Jupiter, FL @ Abacoa Amphitheater

6/8 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine

6/9 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

6/10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland

6/12 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues Myrtle Beach

6/14 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

6/16 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

6/18 – St. Louis, MO @ Ballpark Village

6/19 – Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre

6/20 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

6/21 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

8/8 – Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest

Little King Hits The Road Supporting Three Decades Of Songwriting And ‘Lente Viviente’ Album

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Little King hits the road bringing three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic exploration to the stage. Formed in 1997, the band’s current tour draws from a deep catalog spanning eight albums and over 30 years of music, blending thoughtful lyrics, dynamic arrangements, and an unmistable emotional core that has resonated with audiences across generations. Released on September 26, 2025, their most recent album ‘Lente Viviente’ has become their most critically acclaimed work in their long history. Rooted in the American Southwest yet shaped by wide-ranging influences, Little King’s sound reflects long friendships, lived experience, and a refusal to stand still creatively. Their songs move comfortably between intimate reflection and expansive, cinematic moments, built not for trends but for connection. Over the years, Little King has earned international acclaim with music reaching listeners well beyond regional borders, praised for its honesty, depth, and craftsmanship, appealing to fans of art-driven rock who value substance as much as sound.

ShipRocked 2027 Announces Samurai Theme With Stops In Honduras And Mexico

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ASK4 Entertainment announces ShipRocked 2027, departing from Miami on Carnival Horizon from January 24 through 30, 2027. The Caribbean cruise features a “ShipRocked Samurai” theme and will visit Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras, marking a first-time stop for ShipRocked, and the sun-drenched shores of Cozumel on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The premier rock music cruise vacation promises fan favorite rock and metal music artists, comfortable staterooms, a first-class spa, multiple bars and dining options, a water park, and an IMAX theater. ShipRocked 2026 guests are already pre-registered for the 2027 sailing, with information on the public pre-sale available soon at www.ShipRocked.com.

ShipRocked 2026 wrapped up its largest edition yet with over 4,100 guests on board for the sold-out 16th year. The Greek mythology-themed sailing took place January 25 through 31 from Miami to Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, Carnival’s newly-opened private cruise port on the island of Grand Bahama, and Nassau in The Bahamas. The event featured more than 30 bands including Halestorm, Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Wage War, AWOLNATION, Suicidal Tendencies, Avatar, Starset, Sleep Theory, From Ashes To New, and Kittie. A special Halestorm “ShipDocked” show took place on the ship’s deck stage before departing Nassau, with multiple performances from Motionless In White and Knocked Loose throughout the week. Additional artists included ’68, Andy Wood Trio, Archetypes Collide, aurorawave, The Barbarians of California, Dead Poet Society, DeathByRomy, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Emi Grace, Fox Lake, The Funeral Portrait, GANG!, Holy Wars, House Of Protection, Kemikalfire featuring Arejay Hale and Taylor Carroll, Lowlives, LYLVC, Not Enough Space, The Pretty Wild, Shepherds Reign, UnityTX, Zero 9:36, and all-star band The Stowaways.

Anna Calvi Announces ‘Is This All There Is?’ EP Featuring Iggy Pop Collaboration

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Anna Calvi announces a new EP ‘Is This All There Is?’ arriving March 20 featuring collaborations with Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius, and The National’s Matt Berninger. The EP’s electrifying opening song “God’s Lonely Man” pairs Calvi with Iggy Pop, who embodies the voice of her destructive internal monologue. “He’s disruptive, raw, and honest — a singular force. His presence was so perfect for the narrative of this song,” Calvi explains. The track pulses with daring defiance and furious guitars alongside galvanizing drums, standing as a rallying cry against emotional inertia and hopelessness. The video, directed and produced by Luigi Calabrese and Dominic Easter, was shot in Miami and offers an intimate portrait of a real connection between the two musicians as they sing out in unison “I wanna be somebody tonight.”

‘Is This All There Is?’ marks the first installment in a trilogy of records exploring identity as a metamorphosis, shaped and reshaped through the experience of falling in love. Inspired by Calvi’s own perspective shift after becoming a parent, the EP dives into existential questions of modern existence. “Having a child was so transformative it made me consider the possibility that everything in life could potentially shift, and that is scary but incredibly freeing,” Calvi says. “I didn’t want to take anything for granted any more. I want to exist in the best way for my child. I wanted to ask the most basic human question: is this all there is?” The EP reimagines Kraftwerk’s classic “Computer Love” with Laurie Anderson, featuring Anderson’s iconic voice and Calvi’s eerie choral arrangements creating a reflection on digital intimacy and emotional absence.

Calvi has previously collaborated with David Byrne, Brian Eno, Marianne Faithfull, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Courtney Barnett, and Julia Holter. The artist has been shortlisted three times for the Mercury Music Prize, nominated for a BRIT Award, and established herself as fearless in examining identity and passion. Following her work scoring Peaky Blinders and composing an opera with visionary director Robert Wilson, the EP plays like a cinematic soundscape. “Scoring the final two seasons of Peaky Blinders really altered how I create music. I always used to imagine my songs as mini films, but with this EP I wanted to explore a narrative which could exist throughout all the songs,” she explains. Calvi will also release a new song on War Child’s collaborative album HELP(2) titled “Sunday Light” featuring Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell, Nilüfer Yanya, and Dove Ellis, arriving March 6.

Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Releases New First Full Trailer Ahead Of April 24 Release

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A new biopic about Michael Jackson titled ‘Michael’ arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, the late pop superstar’s nephew and son of Jermaine Jackson, in the title role. A new First Look featurette was made available Monday following an extended trailer that expands upon initial images from a teaser trailer. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

The principal cast includes Miles Teller as John Branca, Jackson’s advisor and attorney, Colman Domingo as the singer’s father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson, and Jessica Sula as LaToya Jackson. Larenz Tate portrays Berry Gordy, Motown Records founder, Kat Graham plays Diana Ross, and Laura Harrier portrays music executive Suzanne de Passe. The film highlights both Jackson’s life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, giving audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before.

La Onda Festival Announces Maná, Christian Nodal, J Balvin And Ivan Cornejo As 2026 Headliners

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La Onda Festival announces its third edition lineup with Mexican rockers Maná, regional Mexican star Christian Nodal, reggaeton legend J Balvin, and young standout Ivan Cornejo as headliners. The two-day festival, organized by the team behind Bottlerock, takes place May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo in Northern California. Additional acts on the bill include Danny Ocean, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Paulo Londra, La Arrolladora, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Grupo Niche, Molotov, Hermanos Espinoza, Orishas, Chiquis, and many more. Daily lineups will be announced Thursday, and tickets go on sale Friday, February 13 at laondafest.com. Two-day general admission passes start at $318, and two-day VIP tickets are $758, with single-day passes also available. Premium packages include El Mirador, featuring viewing decks above VIP sections with all-inclusive drinks, shaded lounge seating, complimentary amenities and charging tables, and Platinum, which includes complimentary artisanal cocktails and craft beer, luxury spirit tastings, air-conditioned lounges, and a concierge for lodging reservations, airport transfers, and transportation to and from the festival.