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Kentucky Rockers Ole 60 Drop Explosive Surprise Single Following Their Massive Debut ‘Smokestack Town’

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Kentucky Rockers Ole 60 Drop Explosive Surprise Single Following Their Massive Debut ‘Smokestack Town’

Kentucky-based six-piece Ole 60 has released a gritty surprise single titled “Can’t Take It With You” through Three Twenty Four Records. This bombastic track follows the successful launch of their debut album ‘Smokestack Town’ which arrived just last month. The new song reunites the band with producer Andrew Baylis and features a writing collaboration between Jacob Ty Young, Matthew Coleman, and Drew Nix. It effectively channels the grunge-influenced sound that first defined the group during their initial emergence last year. This release highlights their consistent ability to merge vivid storytelling with explosive musical craftsmanship.

The single maintains the momentum generated by their full-length debut produced by Jacquire King and Justin Eckerd. That record established a fictional world rooted in the heart of America where small-town narratives come to life. Critics have noted that this new single is a thunderous reminder of why this band is the most exciting thing in Southern rock right now. The lyrics explore themes of youth and regret against a backdrop of unchanging landscapes. By doubling down on their unique sonic identity the band continues to carve out a distinct space in the current music scene.

The band is currently finishing a significant touring chapter that included massive stages throughout 2025. Notable appearances included a support slot at Red Rocks with Charles Wesley Godwin and two nights at London’s BST Hyde Park with Zach Bryan. They are now preparing for a major milestone with their first-ever headline arena performance. This hometown show at the Owensboro Sportscenter on New Year’s Eve is already a sell-out event. These high-profile dates reflect the rapid ascent of the group over the past twelve months.

Looking forward to 2026 the band plans to announce additional tour dates to satisfy their growing fanbase. The energy from their live performances translates directly into the raw power found on “Can’t Take It With You.” Every member of the six-piece contributes to the dense and driving sound that has become their trademark. As they transition into the new year the group remains focused on pushing the boundaries of their genre. This surprise release serves as a bridge between their breakthrough debut and the next phase of their career.

West Coast Titans Metal Church Return With A Blistering New Single And Lineup

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West Coast Titans Metal Church Return With A Blistering New Single And Lineup

West Coast heavy metal veterans Metal Church have officially returned with a revitalized lineup and a hard hitting new single. The current formation brings together founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt with bass icon David Ellefson. Powerhouse drummer Ken Mary and dynamic vocalist Brian Allen round out the group to continue a four decade musical legacy. Their collective chemistry in the studio resulted in the aggressive thrasher “F.A.F.O.” which serves as the first taste of this new era. Kurdt Vanderhoof produced the track while Zeuss handled mixing and mastering duties at Planet Z.

The band found a fresh creative spark following their recent return from Australia. This momentum has already evolved into a brand new studio album scheduled for release in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. Vanderhoof notes that the current lineup is firing on all cylinders after forty five years of history. The group remains committed to the precision and power that defined their landmark early records on Elektra. This new material maintains their reputation for uncompromising intensity while pushing the sound forward. It stands as a significant milestone for a band that has navigated numerous crossroads over the years.

Listeners can expect an extensive touring schedule throughout 2026 to support the upcoming record. Several festival dates are already confirmed as the band prepares to bring their renewed energy to global stages. The addition of Brian Allen on vocals and David Ellefson on bass adds a formidable weight to the veteran group. This chapter follows a successful modern era that saw the band return to the Billboard charts and reclaim international relevance. Metal Church continues to tackle complex themes while staying true to their heavy roots. Their enduring presence in the metal canon remains undisputed as they enter this next phase.

The history of the group stretches back to the explosive early eighties metal scene where they first gained fame alongside Metallica. From the self titled debut to the social commentary of the Mike Howe era, the band has consistently evolved without losing its core identity. The upcoming 2026 album represents a miracle of longevity and creative persistence for the founding members. Every note on the new single reflects a band that is still unmistakably itself. Fans of sophisticated and powerful heavy metal have much to look forward to in the coming months. Detailed announcements regarding the full album and tour dates are expected shortly.

Rising Star Emily Ann Roberts Explores The Hard Truths Of Heartache In “Come Home To You”

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Rising Star Emily Ann Roberts Explores The Hard Truths Of Heartache In “Come Home To You”

Rising country vocalist Emily Ann Roberts delivers a heavy look at the complexities of a loveless relationship in her latest release “Come Home To You.” Released via Sony Music Nashville, the track marks a departure from her typical autobiographical writing style. Roberts notes that while she often records her own stories, this specific song by Jim McCormick, Makayla Parry, and Michael Wayne Wilkes stopped her in her tracks. The production by Brandon Hood emphasizes the emotional weight of a narrative where marriage feels more like a burden than a sanctuary. This song captures the traditional country ability to sit with sadness in a way that feels honest and communal.

The track already proved its impact during recent back to back sold out performances at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. Beyond the music, Roberts remains dedicated to her community through her Yeehaw Meemaw crochet club which recently raised ten thousand dollars for Street Hope TN. Her schedule remains packed with high profile appearances, including a recent performance at the 2025 SESAC Nashville Awards honoring Steve Bogard and Jim Lauderdale. Fans can find her this weekend at the St. Pete Country Fest before she joins the CPKC Holiday Train through Louisiana. After a year touring with Blake Shelton and Cody Johnson, she is currently preparing for the C2C Country 2 Country Festival in Europe.

5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Playlists on Spotify

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5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Playlists on Spotify

Your playlists are personal. They’re the soundtracks to your road trips, your quiet mornings, and your biggest celebrations; collections of memories and discoveries you’ve curated over the years.

On Spotify, your playlists can grow and evolve with you. With powerful tools for discovery, collaboration, and personalization, you can shape them in new ways, making them feel and sound fresh. They’ll also help you explore your own taste as well as the tastes of your friends and family.

Here are five ways to get more out of your music collections on Spotify.

1. Easily move your playlists to Spotify

First things first: getting your playlists onto Spotify. Our latest TuneMyMusic integration, available on mobile and rolling out globally over the coming days, makes it incredibly simple to transfer playlists from other streaming services straight into your Spotify library so you don’t have to start from scratch. No lost favorites, just an easy, built-in way to bring your music home.

Here’s how it works:

    • Head to Your Library in the Spotify mobile app and scroll to the bottom.
    • Tap “Import your music” and follow the prompts to connect with TuneMyMusic.
    • Choose the platform you’d like to transfer from, and watch your playlists appear in Spotify.

2. Make your playlists your own

Once your playlists are on Spotify, you can make them your own with a suite of creative tools. Invite friends to collaborate on a shared playlist or design custom cover art to give it a unique touch. And with newer features like the ability to mix your own playlist transitions so every track flows smoothly into the next, and Smart Filters (available in select markets) to organize your Library by mood, genre, or activity, Premium users have even more ways to shape how they listen.

3. Get personalized recommendations faster

As soon as you start listening to your imported playlists, Spotify’s personalization engine begins to learn your taste. For new listeners, that means Spotify gets to know your taste early on, so personalized playlists like daylist and Release Radar start feeling familiar from the start.

4. Share and listen together with friends

A playlist is a labor of love, a reflection of who you are and what you enjoy. And on Spotify, you can easily collaborate on playlists with friends. With Messages, you can instantly share your favorite playlists and chat about what you’re listening to with friends right in the app (available for users 16+ in select markets). Want to create something new together? See how your tastes match up with Blend, or, if you’re a Premium user, start a real-time listening session with Jam.

5. Give your playlists the sound they deserve

Your music collections can now sound better than ever. With Lossless, Premium listeners in eligible markets can stream their favorite tracks in Spotify’s highest sound quality yet. And with Spotify available across more than 2,000 supported devices, you can enjoy your playlists wherever you listen.

Head to the Spotify app to bring over your favorite playlists and fall in love with your music all over again. You’ll also find millions of podcasts and audiobooks waiting for you—everything you love to listen to, all in one place.

Dutch Psych Explorers Yin Yin Bring Intergalactic Grooves To Life In KEXP Session

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Dutch Psych Explorers Yin Yin Bring Intergalactic Grooves To Life In KEXP Session

The Dutch quartet Yin Yin recently entered the KEXP studios to deliver a live session that bridges the gap between Southeast Asian 1970s funk and modern psych rock. This performance features the core lineup of Kees Berkers, Erik Bandt, Remy Scheren, and Jerome Scheren. The group showcases their ability to blend traditional sounds with futuristic electronic textures through a tight four-song set.

Alt-Pop Dreamer Ria Timkin Returns With Bold And Cinematic Single “Our Time”

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Alt-Pop Dreamer Ria Timkin Returns With Bold And Cinematic Single “Our Time”

Alt-pop dreamer Ria Timkin steps back into the spotlight with the bold and cinematic “Our Time”. Timkin blends rich vocals, atmospheric synths and bold rhythms into an evocative soundscape. Ria Timkin first made waves as a solo artist, releasing a string of singles that culminated in a performance at the legendary Glastonbury Festival. Seeking to expand her sound, she has teamed up with Jamie McNamee on bass and synth and Harry Whyte on drums, forming a full band to bring her cinematic alt pop vision to life. Her upcoming EP, ‘Favourite Child’, arrives in April 2026 and delves into the emotional rollercoaster of chasing your dreams, from being paralysed by fear and doubt to reclaiming your power and stepping boldly into the unknown.

Ria’s momentum continues to build as she recently received support from BBC Introducing and showcased her live credentials at a packed Output Belfast performance, Ireland’s premier music conference. “Our Time” was recorded with Tom Wilding at Wildingsounds in Bristol, who also recorded and co-produced the first single from the EP called “The Difference”. Wilding has previously worked with Melanie C, Gabrielle Aplin and Shane Filan. “Our Time” is a promise to yourself to keep going, a reminder that though hardships, failures and obstacles are inevitable, it’s the unwavering faith in your own path that will carry you through. This song explores the feeling of an absolute trust that your time will come, no matter how long the road or how heavy the doubt. It encompasses that steadfast belief that you will not do it alone, that the right people will stay and stand by your side.

Erica Manzoli Explores Intimacy And Emotional Boundaries On Cinematic New Single “Dear Other Woman”

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Erica Manzoli Explores Intimacy And Emotional Boundaries On Cinematic New Single “Dear Other Woman”

London singer-songwriter Erica Manzoli returns with “Dear Other Woman”, a cinematic, slow burning western pop confessional that examines love, intimacy and imagination through an unflinchingly honest lens. The single arrives at the close of a busy year of creative output and touring, including shows with Remy Bond, Zinadelphia, Gabriela Bee and Kings Elliott. Framed as a letter to the other woman, “Dear Other Woman” imagines how Manzoli might feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person she loves. It’s a thought experiment that explores the tension between emotional connection and physical intimacy. Manzoli’s reflective storytelling and hazy, cinematic production continue to define her growing catalogue, balancing raw honesty with melodic restraint.

“‘Dear Other Woman’ came from a place of questioning,” Manzoli says. “It’s a fictional letter that imagines a situation I’ve thought about how I might actually feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person I love. It’s not about wanting that but about exploring how emotional and physical intimacy can sometimes pull in different directions. As someone who sits somewhere on the asexual spectrum, I wanted to be honest about the confusion that can come with that and start a conversation about something that isn’t often spoken about.” Her recent singles “Suzy Loves Sam”, complete with a self directed Wes Anderson inspired video, and “Princess Prudence”, co-written with Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Hugo Silvani of Pale Waves, have continued to build her reputation as one of London’s most intriguing new voices. With support from BBC Radio 1 and Spotify, Manzoli is carving out a space for nuanced, emotionally intelligent pop that feels both timeless and deeply current.

Yorkshire’s The N.S.O. Tackle Hangxiety And Regret On Exhilarating New Single “Sunday Club”

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Yorkshire’s The N.S.O. Tackle Hangxiety And Regret On Exhilarating New Single “Sunday Club”

The N.S.O. are a four piece Yorkshire band consisting of Reece Howe on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Josh Tallis on vocals and lead guitar, Simon Barton on bass guitar and Jordan Watkin on drums and percussion. The band pride themselves on mixing various influences and genres into their work resulting in a sound that is enticingly fresh and exciting. They combine dark and gritty vocals with light hearted melodies making for a winning combo at every turn. The band have been gigging extensively including at festivals such as Tramlines, Bunkerfest supporting Mark Morris, Doncaster Summer Of Love supporting Neville Staple, Be Reyt and Barnsley Live festivals and performing a series of gigs with new music taste makers This Feeling, selling out numerous of their own headline shows. Following on from the release of their previous single “Do Ya” which attained the band praise and play by John Kennedy on his Radio X show, The N.S.O. have gained over 45k streams across major platforms.

They return with their latest offering “Sunday Club”, a fast paced absolute thriller of an anthem with thrashing guitars and pounding drums coupled with deliciously powerful vocals. “Sunday club is a tale as old as time and a story everyone can relate to, going out and taking it too far,” the band says. “The whole song is based around the growing anxiety you can sometimes get through a night out, the whole am I taking this too far, am I really going to regret this in the morning, am I going to end up doing something stupid and risk an issue in a friendship or relationship. The chorus and repeated lyrics well now the writings on the wall they say, you’ve really rolled the dice tonight and is it enough or are you in excess is the part where you sort of accept things are getting a bit out of hand and you’re now taking silly risks. The Sunday Club is the club everyone who goes through that journey on a Saturday night belongs to come Sunday morning with hangxiety, dread and a headache.” Written by Josh Tallis and Reece Howe, the track was recorded at West Homesick Recording Studios and was mixed, mastered and produced by Federico Telesca. “Sunday Club” is the first teaser track from the band’s upcoming EP.

Bobby Mahoney Channels Jersey Nostalgia On New Single “Smoke And Drive” And Social Distortion Cover

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Bobby Mahoney Channels Jersey Nostalgia On New Single “Smoke And Drive” And Social Distortion Cover

Bobby Mahoney returns with a new single, “Smoke and Drive”, paired with a cover of Social Distortion’s “Machine Gun Blues”. The release finds the Asbury Park songwriter and his band channeling nostalgia, grit and heart through a rock and roll lens that’s both timeless and unmistakably Jersey. “‘Smoke and Drive’ was the title of a demo recording that producer and songwriter Matty Carlock sent me last year,” Mahoney says. “It was drums and guitars, and he had me write a melody and lyrics to the track. The song just screamed nostalgia to me, driving around with friends in high school or college on highways and single lane back roads. We had a great time ironing the song and production out with Matty and with Geoff Sanoff in NYC. Mark Masefield plays keys on the track and adds a beautiful dimension. We hope it reminds you of that time when…”

On the B-side, Mahoney and his band tackle Social Distortion’s “Machine Gun Blues”, a fan favorite live cover that finally found its way into the studio. “We love Social Distortion and have had fun covering ‘Machine Gun Blues’ live for a few years now,” Mahoney explains. “I think I first saw them play it on Conan a few years ago. It felt like the right time to pull the trigger on it, along with ‘Smoke and Drive’. Shout out to Social D!” The recordings feature Mahoney’s core lineup of James McIntosh on drums, Andrew Saul on guitars and backing vocals, Jon Chang-Soon on bass and backing vocals, and Mark Masefield on keys, with Matty Carlock and Geoff Sanoff contributing backing vocals. A fixture in the Asbury Park music scene, Mahoney has shared stages with Frank Turner, Against Me!, Steve Earle and Dave Hause, opened for Bon Jovi, and even jammed with Bruce Springsteen during multiple Light of Day Music Festivals benefiting Parkinson’s, ALS and PSP research.

The Dirty Nil Release Live Album ‘Live At The Dine Alone Store’

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The Dirty Nil Release Live Album ‘Live At The Dine Alone Store’

Hamilton, Ontario’s The Dirty Nil follow up their recently released album, ‘The Lash’, with a new live record ‘Live At The Dine Alone Store’. Featuring 13 tracks that span the band’s discography, the LP features The Dirty Nil in their element.

Taken from ‘The Lash’, “Fail In Time” is the first cut to be spotlighted from the session. A perfect example of the album’s stripped down, black and white approach, “Fail In Time” is raw, loud and refreshingly bleak.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4w6hiuCZ3fHUv8mMUTQCmZ?si=qi-eX97USkCrDiijgIqw5w

“We played more shows this year than any other, by far,” The Dirty Nil elaborates. “2025 was a blur, but this show stands out as the day we got to celebrate ‘The Lash’ with our friends, family and fans. We had some of our favourite local bands play and it nearly brought us to tears seeing all the work that Dine Alone had put into NIL ifying their headquarters in our honour. The Lash themed cookies were delicious.”

On their fifth album ‘The Lash’, the Nil stripped it all back with a brutally austere approach, bringing in up and coming local engineer Vince Solivari instead of returning to longtime producer John Goodmanson.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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