Chris Rea has one of the most distinctive voices in rock, and since the release of ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ in 1988, it has become as synonymous with Christmas as holly, mistletoe and turkey!
‘The Christmas Album’ is Rea’s first album for the Christmas season, to be released on 28 November, this eight track compilation album is available as a CD and vinyl and brings together tracks from throughout his catalogue that embrace a Christmas theme.
‘Driving Home For Christmas’ naturally opens ‘The Christmas Album’, but also closes it with the original version many may not be familiar with! The original 1986 version was a b-side of ‘Hello Friend’, but Rea decided to re-record and release it in 1988, alongside some of his other early songs for his album ‘New Light Through Old Windows’. Originally it found modest success, but as time moved on it has become a staple of Christmas radio airwaves, compilation albums, movies and playlist that dominate December and has gone on the chart in the UK Top 40 every year since 2007!
Tracklist for both vinyl and CD
Side A:
1) Driving Home For Christmas 2) Footsteps In The Snow
3) Joys Of Christmas
4) Smile
Side B:
1) Winter Song
2) Footprints In The Snow
3) Rudolph’s Rotor Arm
4) Driving Home For Christmas (1986 Version) – different version
Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter is an eight-track EP to mark the 30th anniversary of Madonna’s Bedtime Stories, to be released on November 28th. The companion collection includes early demos, alternate versions, and rarities that trace the evolution of Bedtime Stories’ R&B-influenced sound. Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter will be released on limited black vinyl and digitally. Black vinyl orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com will include an exclusive set of postcards. A deluxe 2CD edition will also be available, featuring the original Bedtime Stories album and the new EP, along with a 20-page booklet of lyrics and illustrations.
Madonna collaborated with Confessions on a Dance Floor producer Stuart Price to shape this EP, editing and mixing versions into a cohesive new chapter. The artwork features never-before-seen images from a 1994 shoot by Paolo Roversi, whose photos were also used for the Bedtime Story single.
Also on November 28, the original Bedtime Stories album will be reissued on silver vinyl. It will be available at select retailers, with an exclusive poster included in orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com. Released in 1994, Madonna’s sixth studio album is viewed as one of her most sonically adventurous and commercially successful. The album went on to sell over seven million copies worldwide and featured hits like “Take a Bow,” “Secret,” and “Human Nature.”
Multi-platinum Canadian rock powerhouse Billy Talent has officially released their Amazon Music Original cover of the legendary Rush anthem, “Limelight.” Recorded for Prime Monday Night Hockey, which streams all national regular season Monday night games on Prime Video in Canada, the song fuses Billy Talent’s signature urgent intensity with the progressive rock majesty of the original track, linking two generations of Canadian rock greatness with the country’s national sport. Available to stream now, the song is available on Amazon Music today, and will be featured in the Prime Monday Night Hockey premiere doubleheader broadcast on October 13, where the Detroit Red Wings meet the Toronto Maple Leafs at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Amazon Music Original will be featured throughout Prime Monday Night Hockey’s 2025-26 season broadcast, exclusively on Prime Video in Canada. Listen to the song here and learn more about Prime Monday Night Hockey, here.
The band approached the project with immense reverence for Rush’s enduring legacy. Lead singer Ben Kowalewicz spoke to the significance of the opportunity: “It’s such an honour for us to be asked to cover Rush. They are, without a doubt, one of the greatest Canadian bands of all time, and ‘Limelight’ is a classic.” He also reflected on the challenge of reinterpreting the iconic vocals, saying, “Geddy Lee had such a silky approach to his vocal, which was beautiful. I tried my best to lend some of what I was doing to that, paying homage to it, but also you have to sing it and you gotta feel it in your own way too, so I think it’s a good balance of how I sang and trying to do the song justice.”
Guitarist Ian D’Sa said: “It couldn’t be more Canadian for us to cover Rush’s ‘Limelight’ for Prime Monday Night Hockey. I’ve been listening to this song since I was a kid, and I always wanted to learn Alex [Lifeson’s] parts because it contains three of my favorite Alex riffs of all time. They are just crazily inventive, unique parts that only Alex Lifeson could write, and it was such a fun thing to learn for me as a guitar player.”
Bassist Jon Gallant adds, “It was just sitting down an hour or two every day and going through the song over and over until I could precisely hear everything that Geddy Lee was doing and just tried to copy it almost exactly.”
Billy Talent is one of Canada’s most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally and have over 2 billion global streams across their catalogue. They have won 7 Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for Afraid of Heights (Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D’Sa for Producer of the Year). Their most recent studio album Crisis of Faith debuted at #1 in Germany, #8 in Canada, and had three singles hit the #1 spot at Canadian rock radio which combined to spend a total of 21 weeks atop the Canadian Rock radio chart.
FILTER are set to release their remixed and remastered new album, ‘The Algorithm: Ultra Edition,’ out now via the band’s No Pulse Records. The album features re-imagined cuts from ‘The Algorithm’ – the tight conceptual statement heralding career-best songwriting from Filter mastermind Richard Patrick – with 9 additional tracks.
The new album’s first single, the speaker-shattering “All The Good,” featuring that classic Filter sound with a modern sonic edge – is pure existential chaos, heavy psychotic riffs and a soaring, anthemic chorus. It’s not so much a loud-quiet-loud dynamic as a loud-quiet-monstrously loud one. From out of the blocks, Patrick’s vocals are pushed into the red, and from there… things only get heavier. Produced by Patrick and long-time collaborator Brian Virtue, “All The Good” was co-written by Zach Munowitz, the guitarist who co-wrote “For the Beaten”, “Up Against the Wall”, and “Say It Again.”
The Algorithm: Ultra Edition also delivers 4 remixes of previously released tracks including former Nine Inch Nails member Charlie Clouser, producer/mixer Sean Beaven (NIN, Marilyn Manson), and Patrick’s mixes of “Obliteration” as well as Julian Gray’s version of “Burn Out the Sun.” There are also two covers; Patrick offers his take on U2’s “A Sort of Homecoming” and Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.”
Available on all music streaming platforms August 8th, with exclusive physical versions to be released in the future.
Track listing: 1. All The Good 2. A Sort of Homecoming (U2 Cover) 3. The Drowning (ultra edition) 4. Up Against the Wall (ultra edition) 5. For the Beaten (ultra edition) 6. Obliteration (ultra edition) 7. Say It Again (ultra edition) 8. Face Down (ultra edition) 9. Summer Child (ultra edition) 10. Threshing Floor (ultra edition) 11. Be Careful What You Wish For (ultra) 12. Burn Out the Sun (ultra edition) 13. Command Z (ultra edition) 14. Burn Out the Sun (Julian Gray Remix) 15. Obliteration (Sean Beaven Remix) 16. Obliteration (Charlie Clouser Remix) 17. Obliteration (Richard Patrick Remix) 18. ‘Murica (ultra edition) 19. Thoughts and Prayers ((ultra edition) 20. Bad Guy (Billie Eilish Cover)
Spotify is turning up the volume on Australian music with a multipronged initiative designed to highlight the dominance of Australian artists on the global stage. As part of the campaign, they’ve released a new Global Impact Report that reveals how Australian sounds are resonating worldwide.
“Australia continues to punch well above its weight, producing some of the best music on the world stage,” said Marty Doyle, Editorial Lead, AUNZ. “We’ve seen export streams of Australian artists increase by 37% in just four years. These are results worth celebrating, and this report sparks a broader conversation about how we as a collective music industry can continue to support that momentum.”
At the core of this dual endeavor is the launch of Spotify’s inaugural Global Impact Report, which includes the latest edition of the Australian Music Global Impact List. This first-of-its-kind account showcases how Australian music is traveling internationally and highlights the immense value of streaming for Australian artists.
“Breaking into the U.K. and U.S. markets has traditionally been the benchmark for most Australian artists, and those remain key,” Marty said, “but the Global Impact Report helps challenge our thinking around audience development and highlights the growth opportunities in markets like Brazil and the Philippines.”
Export streams of Australian artists on Spotify grew a significant 37% from March 2021 to March 2025.
The full Global Impact Report can be found on the Turn Up Aus microsite, alongside artist video case studies that underscore Spotify’s commitment to industry advocacy.
In addition to sharing their Global Impact Report, they’re bringing Spotify’s top global editorial talent to Australia for Turn Up Aus: The Export Edition, an afternoon packed with insights, conversation, and connection. “We’re always trying to look forward as to what’s next, but these events are good reminders that sometimes we need to check the rearview mirror. It’s important to celebrate the wins and ground the data in real stories and experiences,” said Marty.
To explore the full story of Australian music’s global impact, visit the new Turn Up Aus website.
The music industry depends on fresh ideas, bold voices, and emerging talent. Yet across the U.K., too many young musicians lack the space to develop their craft, leaving a critical gap in the evolution of new sounds and future careers.
The need for creative spaces has never been more urgent. Between 2010 and 2023, more than 1,200 youth centers closed across the U.K.—an average of one every week. These losses hit underserved communities the hardest, stripping young artists of the safe, supportive environments they need to grow.
To help change this trajectory, Spotify is strengthening our commitment to youth well-being and creativity through the Open Doors Fund, part of our ongoing partnership with Youth Music. Backed by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund, the initiative provides essential funding and opportunities to empower the next generation of creators—and ensure the spaces that shape them not only survive, but thrive.
Championing youth spaces across the U.K.
To amplify this effort and spark national conversation, Spotify and Youth Music have launched a multichannel campaign that brings the realities facing youth spaces into sharp focus through powerful storytelling and public engagement.
Our hero video captures a week inside a youth center, showcasing the creativity and community these spaces make possible. Acclaimed artist and advocate Kojey Radical dropped in to spend time with Girl Grind UK, a youth music space where young women are building confidence, community, and creative careers, to witness the impact of these spaces firsthand.
Across London, out-of-home placements amplify youth voices in public spaces, while a coordinated social media campaign encourages audiences to engage, share, and take action.
The campaign also lives on-platform through Open Doors, a bespoke playlist curated with Kojey. Featuring both established and emerging U.K. artists who began their journeys in grassroots spaces, the playlist celebrates the vital role these centers play in nurturing talent and calls for their continued protection.
Spotify London welcomes the next generation of creators
As part of our commitment to the Open Doors campaign, Spotify brought the mission to life within our own walls, hosting an inspiring Open Doors Day at our London office. The event welcomed young people from 15 youth centers supported by the Open Doors Fund, offering a space for connection and creativity.
The urgency behind this work is clear. Youth Music warns that within the next decade, young people across eight U.K. regions could lose access to vital music projects. Chronic underfunding—made worse by the cost-of-living crisis—has pushed many community spaces to the brink. Today, two in five (41%) grassroots youth music projects are at risk of closure, a sharp 17% rise since 2024.
“These spaces are the heart of local communities, giving young people a place to feel connected, inspired, and empowered,” said Matt Griffiths, CEO, Youth Music. “With Spotify’s support, we can give these vital spaces a lifeline, ensuring they continue to serve young people for years to come.”
Open Doors Day was designed to equip the next generation with real tools for success. Through hands-on workshops, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and conversations with the Spotify and Youth Music teams, attendees gained invaluable guidance on building creative careers. The day also featured special appearances by award-winning artist Guvna B and Grammy-nominated songwriter Carla Marie Williams MBE, who shared their journeys and inspired young creators to keep pushing forward.
Empowering generations to come
The Open Doors Fund is about more than just keeping the lights on. It’s about lifting up young people, fostering creativity, and providing pathways into the music industry. A staggering 54% of Youth Music’s funded partners have a waiting list of young people eager to participate, but a lack of funds prevents them from doing so.
Spotify and Youth Music are committed to extending the Open Doors Fund into 2026, ensuring that even more youth spaces receive the funding they need to continue supporting young people.
“The Open Doors Fund isn’t just about preserving spaces—it’s about powering what’s possible,” said Kristin Jarett, Social Impact Lead, Spotify. “When young people have the tools, the space, and the support, they create the future of music. We’re committed to making sure those doors stay open.”
The Spotify and Youth Music partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of investing in the next generation of artists. By providing essential resources and opportunities, the Open Doors Fund is helping to keep the beat alive by ensuring that young people from all backgrounds have the chance to pursue their musical dreams. Because the artists of tomorrow need a space to begin.
To learn more about the Open Doors Fund, or to get involved with Youth Music, visit here.
RIAA PLATINUM-selling artist Priscilla Block’s sophomore album Things You Didn’t See – a 14-track, David Garcia-produced pop-country portrait of unvarnished vulnerability, healing and resilience – is available today via MCA — listen HERE.
The record has also been featured on UPROXX, Consequence, GRAMMY.com, and more. Leading into today’s release, Block performed “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia),” a fiery reimagining of the 1970 Simon & Garfunkel classic, on NBC’s Today Show in August, and she is set to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday, October 17 (check local listings).
Block is set to headline the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour: Things You Didn’t See, kicking off October 23 in Fort Myers, FL, with Greylan James and Payton Smith joining on select dates. She is currently on Cole Swindell’s Happy Hour Sad Tour through the end of the month and recently announced her debut headline show, “Priscilla Block & Friends,” at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, slated for March 4, 2026. For tickets and more information, visit priscillablock.com/tour/#/.
THINGS YOU DIDN’T SEE TRACK LIST: Produced by David Garcia and Dave Cohen *Produced by David Garcia and Jesse Frasure **Produced by David Garcia ***Produced by Rian Ball
1. “Things You Didn’t See” (Priscilla Block, Brandon Paddock, Martin Johnson) 2. “Bring Me Downtown” (Block, Cole Taylor, David Garcia, Laura Veltz) 3. “Stranger Things (with Chase Matthew)” (Block, Trannie Anderson, Taylor, Garcia) 4. “Goodwill To Gucci” (Block, Audra Mae, Summer Overstreet, Jesse Frasure) 5. “Phones And Radios” (Block, Garcia, Anderson, Blake Pendergrass) 6. “Couldn’t Care Less”** (Alex Maxwell, Taylor, Anderson, Block) 7. “2-3-4” ( Block, Maxwell, Sarah Jones) 8. “Try” (Block, Tyler Hubbard, Anderson, Garcia) 9. “Good On You” (Garcia, Jessie Jo Dillon, Veltz, Block) 10. “Yard Sale”* (Block, Veltz, Garcia, Dillion) 11. “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)”* (Chris Tompkins, Frasure, Dillon, Hailey Whitters, Paul Simon) 12. “He’s My Man” (Alysa Vanderheym, Faren Rachels, Chris Tompkins, Jacob Hackworth) 13. “Elijah” (Block, Jones, Rian Ball) 14. “Time Ain’t A Two Lane (Demo)”*** (Rian Ball, Block, Jones, Aaron Raitiere)
PRISCILLA BLOCK ON TOUR: Fri., Oct. 10 | Toyota Center | Kennewick, WA^ Sat., Oct. 11 | Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater | Nampa, ID^ Thu., Oct. 23 | The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon | Fort Myers, FL*# Fri., Oct. 24 | Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Hollywood, FL^ Sat., Oct. 25 | The BayCare Sound | Clearwater, FL^ Sun., Oct. 26 | The St. Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL^ Wed., Oct. 29 | Two Dimes | Tuscaloosa, AL*# Thurs., Oct. 30 | The Mill & Mine | Knoxville, TN*# Fri., Oct. 31 | The Signal | Chattanooga, TN*# Sat., Nov. 1 | The Wind Jammer | Isle of Palms, SC*# Thurs., Nov. 6 | The Rave II | Milwaukee, WI* Fri., Nov. 7 – Sat., Nov. 8 | Island Resort & Casino | Harris, MI* Thurs., Nov. 13 | The Admiral | Omaha, NE*@ Sat., Nov. 15 | Val Air Ballroom | Des Moines, IA*@ Thurs., Nov. 20 | Mercury Ballroom | Louisville, KY*# Fri., Nov. 21 | The Blue Note | Columbia, MO*# Sat., Nov. 22 | Midnight Rodeo Springfield | Springfield, MO*# Fri., Dec. 5 | Joe’s Live | Rosemont, IL*@ Sat., Dec. 6 | 8 Seconds Saloon | Indianapolis, IN*@ Wed., March 4 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN (headline)
^ denotes support dates for Cole Swindell’s Happy Hour Sad Tour * denotes Monster Energy Outbreak Tour: Things You Didn’t See # denotes support from Greylan James @ denotes support from Payton Smith
Today, multi-platinum Pompano Beach rap star Kodak Black teams up with GRAMMY® Award-winning Chicago champ Chance the Rapper for “Still Get Chanel,” a romantically themed cut that revels in the creative chemistry between two artists who fluidly blend soulful melodies with freewheeling bars. Listen HERE via Vulture Love / Capitol Records, and watch the video HERE. Additionally, Kodak officially announces his next studio album Just Getting Started out on Halloween 10.31, pre-save/order HERE. Watch the trailer HERE featuring a cameo from Lamar Jackson.
“Still Get Chanel” produced by Kodak’s longtime producer Dr. Zeus, finds Kodak getting vulnerable over chiming keys and booming drums. He brings his distinct brand of blues to the opening lines, describing a moment where he sought forgiveness from a partner who left him: “I was all f—– up, I was down as f— / Like the grass stop growin’, the wind stop blowin’ / The birds stop chirpin’ and lightning struck / But you still get Chanel and chocolate and stuff.” Chance similarly dedicates his verse to the kind of love that deserves to be nurtured — and spoiled by a trip to Rodeo Drive — mixing athletic wordplay with sincere reflection as he glides across the beat.
It’s been several years since the duo last linked up on record — on 2 Chainz’ 2017 track “I’m Not Crazy, Life Is.” Chance, of course, is coming off the release of his long-awaited second album, STAR LINE, while Kodak continues his prolific streak both in the studio and around the communities he grew up in. In the summer, he received the key to his home city, Pompano Beach, Florida, in recognition of his significant generosity and impact over the years. He marked the honor with a song and locally shot video, “Keys to the City.”
Additionally, Kodak dropped “Imma Shoot,” spitting some of his grittiest bars over a track that’s drawn favorable comparison from fans, peers, and press alike (including VIBE) to his massive 2021 hit “Super Gremlin,” which climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has 376 million views on YouTube alone. In July, he released “By Myself” with South Florida risers DJ E Money and G6reddot. That track samples the iconic strings from Fabolous and Ne-Yo’s 2007 hit, “Make Me Better” — in honor of that connection, Ne-Yo himself made a cameo in the “By Myself” video alongside influencer Big SLM TY. Watch HERE.
Kodak entered 2025 with serious motion, dropping three full-length projects in less than two months at the end of 2024. On Christmas Day, he stuffed fans’ stockings with Gift for the Streets, a star-studded affair featuring Lil Yachty, Veeze, Rob49, Taylor So Made, No Limit Records OG C-Murder, DJ E Money, and more, not to mention a partial Hot Boys reunion between Juvenile and BG. But Kodak season kicked off in November with a pair of mixtapes: the haunted and inward-looking Dieuson Octave, titled after the artist’s actual birth name (see “Catch Fire”), and Trill Bill, which for the most part captured him from a different angle — the “fly, fresh, and foolish” side, to quote Kodak (see “News Matt”).
Before all that, Kodak was focused on his record label’s first official project, Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies on Earth, which dropped in the summer of 2024 featuring contributions from VVSNCE, Lil Crix, GorditoFlo, Big Fredo, Jay Dirty, and more. Listen HERE. Ever the collaborator, he’s recently popped up on singles “Florida Flow” on Jackboys 2, Ty Dolla $ign “Smile Body Pretty Face”, Marques Houston “Hold On”.
Kodak’s expansive vision and status continue to transcend rap. Over the years, he’s cultivated the role of a prophetic storyteller and a staple cultural figure. He has over 25 billion global streams to his name and continues to engage in altruism within his beloved Florida community, from covering rents during tough economic times, to giving out AC units in the heat of the summer, on to annual his annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive — last year Kodak gave out 1,800 turkeys in honor of the 1800 block he grew up on. Deep into 2025, he’s continuing to ride for the next generation while affirming his place as a creative beacon.
Combining vivid street vignettes with the soul of a world-weary blues singer, Kodak Black is one of rap’s most indelible innovators. Just over a decade since he launched his first single, 2014’s “No Flockin,” straight onto the Hot 100, the prolific South Florida superstar keeps racking up the numbers — 44 Billboard Hot 100 chart placements, 30 RIAA-certified platinum or gold records, 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 25 billion global streams — and yet, it somehow seems like he’s nowhere near the top of his powers. In the last year or so he’s dropped three full-length solo projects, a posse album from each of his two record labels (Sniper Gang and Vulture Love), and been awarded the key to his native city, Pompano Beach, in recognition of his significant generosity and impact on the community over the years. He’s also a game collaborator regularly sought out by fellow rap giants (Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Juice WRLD, Playboy Carti), but quick to lend his shine to young artists on the rise, too. One of his generation’s most gifted songwriters, with an inimitable vocal style that fluidly blends soulful melodies and freewheeling bars, Kodak Black is a force of nature: unpredictable, undeniable, and certain to leave his mark on this world — in more ways than one — for years to come.
Combining street vignettes with the soul of a world-weary blues singer, Kodak Black is rap’s most indelible innovator. Since releasing “No Flockin” in 2014, the 26-year-old has turned pain and mortal danger into block boy scripture. He’s earned 42 Billboard Hot 100 chart placements, billions of streams, over 30 platinum and gold RIAA-certified records, and status as one of his generation’s most gifted songwriters. In 2023, he reinforced his reputation with When I Was Dead, a cathartic new album for Capitol Records. After building momentum with popular freestyles, Kodak consummated his level-up with Project Baby, a 2013 mixtape that crystallized his penchant for immediate, first-person narratives and anthemic hooks that invoked the spirit of his neighborhood — Pompano Beach, FL. By 2016, he’d become XXL Freshman. The following year, his debut album Painting Pictures debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. In 2018, his Travis Scott and Offset-featuring single, “ZEZE,” peaked at No. 2. Despite several stints in prison, his winning streak has only continued. At the end of 2021, Kodak’s searing “Super Gremlin” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. His appearances on Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers only reaffirmed his status as a young legend. On the way to superstardom, he’s also become an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. He’s launched two labels—Sniper Gang and the newer Vulture Love—which he hopes will reinforce the reality raps he’s let loose since before he was old enough to drive.
Genre bending artist Oliver Tree is making waves yet again with the release of his latest single,“Superhero.”The bold and upbeat track, which marks Tree’s first official release in two years, serves as an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, encouraging listeners to stand up and embrace being misunderstood as a superpower. It is a song of authenticity and courage, possessing sonic qualities reminiscent of the classic Oliver Tree sound listeners have come to treasure. Stream “Superhero” HERE.
Fans first got a taste of the electric track last weekend during Tree’s performance at the famous Red Rocks amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado, where he co-headlined with renowned rapper LOGIC. Tree surprised fans by playing the track for the very first time live, generating an enormous amount of buzz from fans leading up to the song’s release. He followed up this live performance by announcing his highly anticipated 4th studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, set for release next year. The groundbreaking new album was completed over a period of two years, with recording taking place in 7 continents and 80 countries ranging from Africa to China to Afghanistan. Love You Madly, Hate You Badly is Tree’s most daring chapter yet, showcasing his musical prowess and ability to continually push boundaries.
“Superhero,” which was fully written and produced by Oliver and marks the first single off the upcoming album, was first recorded in Cape Town, South Africa, with guitars and bass recorded in London, England. The track was then re-recorded and re-written in San Salvador, El Salvador with additional instrument recording taking place in Los Angeles. The track was released with a colorful and high energy music video that will have viewers mesmerized. Watch the music video HERE.
Oliver Tree’s latest single, “Superhero”, is available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Stream the song HEREand pre-save the upcoming album Love You Madly, Hate You BadlyHERE.
Vocalist, producer, writer, director and performance artist, Oliver Tree explores the intersection where pop and alternative meet sonically and has arrived where art and entertainment collide visually. From comedy to action sports, the world of Oliver Tree is unlike any artist who has come before him.
A Santa Cruz, California native, Tree has emerged as a polymath from many different projects and iterations over the last 10 years. As unpredictable as one artist can be, no one can seem to put their finger on what Oliver Tree will do next. Unafraid to make you laugh, cry, think profoundly or feel completely uncomfortable for the length of a 4 minute music video, he is on the road to developing his own blueprint for packaging and marketing pop culture in the internet era. Versatile in every sense of the word, Tree not only explores every type of entertainment but also every type of genre in his music alike. The box he puts himself in is limitless. It has no boundaries. Oliver Tree has built a multimedia project designed to challenge people’s perspective of what art is, and he’s not the slightest bit concerned what anyone has to say about it.
MOTHS, the progressive metal unit hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, are excited to launch their new single “Envy,” marking the third taste of new music from their upcoming album ‘Septem,’ out now.
“Envy” is a haunting callback to the band’s earlier sound, blending heavy Stoner/Doom Metal influences with the psychedelic tone fans have come to expect. It’s a track that feels both familiar and intense while being driven by crushing riffs, atmospheric layers, and a deep emotional undercurrent.
Lyrically, the song centers around the theme of the capital sin of envy, told from the perspective of someone who feels inherently flawed and consumed by resentment. It explores the feeling of being on the outside looking in, and the damage that comes from wanting what others have; not just to possess it, but to tear it down. The character’s descent reflects the darker side of human emotion, without glamorizing it.
Importantly, this song features one of the last lyrical contributions from Damaris Rodriguez, MOTHS’ previous vocalist.
This release highlights MOTHS’ ability to seamlessly blend genres, moving between heavy, psychedelic, and progressive elements without missing a beat, all while staying true to their signature sound.
MOTHS comments on the new track: “‘Envy’ feels like the closest link to what we did on our previous album, ‘Space Force.’ It puts more focus on the vocal performance and the riffs that drive it, but still includes that jam-session energy we love to bring into our writing process. The music on ‘Septem’ as a whole is more direct; darker, heavier, and more extreme, but ‘Envy’ keeps that progressive foundation that’s naturally part of who we are as a band. It’s also one of the most colorful tracks on the record, filled with catchy hooks and dynamic shifts. Now that this is our third single, we hope it gives listeners a clearer idea of what to expect from the album and sparks their curiosity.”
