Symphonic metal composer Kelsey Dower has just released “Rage,” the towering lead single from her upcoming album ‘Rebirth,’ delivering a fully self-created piece of orchestral power that truly has the scale of a myth being unearthed. The single, which introduces an artist with rare ambition and emotional force, reframes anger not as destructive chaos but as a vital, clarifying force, exploring how emotional truth acts as a path to insight. “Rage” immediately opens like a massive film score, with a towering choir surging above widescreen orchestration while a bright harp guides the listener through swells of instrumentation with masterful vision. Kelsey’s vocals are assertive and perfectly poised, matching the track’s epic scale with a full-chested power that recalls the alternative-metal vocalists who defined the early 2000s, but which she bends toward something more intimate and personal. The result is a single that feels massive, cathartic, and intentional, setting the tone for an album built on transformation.
Crystal Lake Unleashes Dark New Single “Neversleep” Featuring Myke Terry
Japanese metalcore powerhouse Crystal Lake is proud to share their dark and visceral new single, “Neversleep,” a crushing track featuring Myke Terry of Volumes and Fire From The Gods on vocals. The song offers one of the heavier, deathcore-tinged pieces from their highly anticipated seventh studio album, ‘The Weight of Sound,’ set for release on January 23rd, 2026, via Century Media Records. Guitarist and founder YD poured elements of hardcore, metal, and punk into the song, stating that the whole track is built for the listener to dance and enjoy. The upcoming full-length promises to be one of the band’s most ambitious projects yet, featuring a diverse and impressive lineup of guest artists including Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Karl Schubach of Misery Signals. Crystal Lake will be hitting the road in early spring 2026 for a massive co-headline tour across Europe and the UK with American metalcore band Miss May I.
‘The Weight Of Sound’ Track List:
- “Everblack” (feat. David Simonich)
- “BlüdGod” (feat. Taylor Barber)
- “Neversleep” (feat. Myke Terry)
- “King Down”
- “The Undertow” (feat. Karl Schubach)
- “The Weight of Sound”
- “Crossing Nails”
- “Dystopia” (feat. Jesse Leach)
- “Sinner”
- “Don’t Breathe”
- “Coma Wave”
CRYSTAL LAKE & Miss May I European Co-Headline Tour 2026:
- 02/24/26 – The Netherlands, Utrecht @ Tivoli Pandora
- 02/25/26 – Belgium, Antwerp @ Zappa
- 02/27/26 – Germany, Karlsruhe @ Substage
- 02/28/26 – Germany, Cologne @ Essigfabrik
- 03/01/26 – Germany, Hamburg @ Logo
- 03/02/26 – Germany, Berlin @ SO36
- 03/03/26 – Czech Republic, Prague @ Rock Cafe
- 03/05/26 – Austria, Vienna @ Szene
- 03/06/26 – Germany, Munich @ Backstage
- 03/07/26 – Switzerland, Geneva @ PTR/L’Usine
- 03/09/26 – Spain, Barcelona @ Razzmatazz 2
- 03/10/26 – Spain, Madrid @ Copérnico
- 03/11/26 – Portugal, Lisbon @ LAV Lisboa ao Vivo
- 03/12/26 – Spain, Vitoria @ Jimmy Jazz
- 03/14/26 – France, Paris @ Nouveau Casino
- 03/15/26 – France, Lille @ The Black Lab
- 03/16/26 – UK, Southampton @ The Brook
- 03/17/26 – UK, Cardiff @ Tramshed
- 03/19/26 – UK, London @ O2 Academy Islington
- 03/20/26 – UK, Manchester @ Club Academy
- 03/21/26 – UK, Glasgow @ The Garage
- 03/22/26 – UK, Birmingham @ O2 Academy2
CRYSTAL LAKE Live: supporting Of Mice & Men:
- 05/05/26 – AU Perth @ Magnet House
- 06/05/26 – AU Adelaide @ Lion Arts Factory
- 05/08/26 – AU Melbourne @ Max Watts
- 05/09/26 – Sydney @ Manning Bar
- 05/10/26 – Brisbane @ The Triffid
SiriusXM Leads the Nominations for First-Ever Golden Globe Best Podcast Award
SiriusXM today announced that it leads the nominations for inaugural Best Podcast category at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, with three of the six nominees—“Call Her Daddy,” “SmartLess,” and “The Mel Robbins Podcast”—all part of the SiriusXM Podcast Network. This marks the first time a major awards show has formally recognized podcasting, and SiriusXM’s dominant presence among the nominees underscores the company’s role at the forefront of the industry.
“As home to half of the nominees in this category, SiriusXM further solidifies its position as the leader in podcasting and reinforces our role in shaping the future of audio,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “We couldn’t be prouder of our nominees for the first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast. The exceptional work behind ‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘SmartLess,’ and ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’ continues to resonate with their massive audiences, and it’s gratifying to see that impact recognized on one of entertainment’s biggest stages.”
Named the #1 podcast network by reac* and recognized as Apple Podcasts’ top channel for 2025, the SiriusXM Podcast Network—whose diverse portfolio spans comedy, true crime, wellness, business, and entertainment—represents more of the top 20 podcasts than any other network and reaches 1 in 2 U.S. podcast listeners each month.
“Call Her Daddy” is a worldwide hit and cultural force, known for its raw, empowering conversations and consistently ranking among the most-listened-to podcasts globally. As the top female podcaster in the world, host Alex Cooper has cultivated a passionate “Daddy Gang” community that continues to propel the show’s influence.
Hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, the award-winning “SmartLess” consistently ranks among the top five podcasts, offering revealing and often comedic conversations with some of the most notable guests in entertainment, culture, and beyond.
“The Mel Robbins Podcast” has rapidly become one of the most-followed and most-streamed podcasts, fueled by host Mel Robbins’ candid storytelling and actionable, research-driven insights. The show continues to resonate with millions seeking practical advice and inspiration for navigating everyday life.
From Ashes To New Release Visceral New Single “Drag Me” Today
Lancaster, PA outfit From Ashes To New is wrapping up 2025 with the release of their sonically intense and lyrically harrowing new song, “Drag Me,” available today via Better Noise Music. The band’s Matt Brandyberry shares that the track came from the profound feeling of being trapped in a fight with your inner demons, where every positive intention is buried beneath the weight of negative self-reflection. “Drag Me” is the compelling follow-up to their July single “New Disease,” and it further demonstrates the distinctive alt metal fusion that has defined the group’s success. This new offering arrives as the band celebrates the lasting impact of their 2023 number one album ‘BLACKOUT,’ which resonated strongly by reflecting the global angst of the pandemic era while cementing their status as a hugely successful, genre-bending force in modern rock.
Lady A Launches ‘This Winter’s Night’ Tour With Holiday Cheer And Charity
GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A completely transformed packed theaters into candlelit Christmas gatherings, successfully launching their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR with stops in Atlanta, Clearwater, and Jacksonville. The music-filled weekend felt like a cozy, interactive celebration, set against a stunning glowing forest of twinkling spruce trees. The trio delivered powerful sing-alongs of reimagined holiday staples and Lady A originals, even pausing mid-set for a truly heart-melting acoustic moment where children were invited onstage to help carol. Bringing the reason for the season into the spotlight, Lady A also kicked off their 12 Days of Giving Campaign, where they highlight a local charity at each stop and donate a portion of their earnings for the night, including helping organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. (110 words – OK)
Lady A is bringing their warm harmonies and holiday magic across the country, continuing the THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR before concluding with a special three-night residency at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium just before Christmas Eve. The celebration extends to the comfort of home through various national television appearances, including performances on The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, both available on Hulu and Disney+. This high level of mainstream success is fitting for the premier vocal group, known for their smooth fusion of country, rock, and pop, who have amassed eleven number one hits and count their 12X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now” as the highest certified song by a Country group.
THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR Dates:
- 12/10/25 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
- 12/12/25 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center
- 12/13/25 – Waukegan, IL @ Genesse Theatre
- 12/14/25 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino – Island Event Center
- 12/18/25 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
- 12/19/25 – French Lick, IN @ French Lick Resort
- 12/21/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- 12/22/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- 12/23/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Toto, Christopher Cross And The Romantics Announce Massive Summer 2026 Tour
Rock legends Toto, alongside Grammy-sweeping artist Christopher Cross and Detroit’s power-pop favorites The Romantics, have announced a phenomenal joint-headline tour set to light up the summer of 2026. This huge 32-date run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 15th and runs through August 30th, promising a massive night of classic hits and enduring rock sounds. The announcement follows a monumental year for Toto, whose music received over a billion streams in 2025, with their smash hit “Africa” soaring past two billion plays on Spotify and achieving Diamond certification from the RIAA. Christopher Cross brings his immense catalog, including the iconic single “Sailing,” which contributed to his historic five Grammy wins, including Album of the Year. Meanwhile, The Romantics, known for MTV video favorites like “What I Like About You” and “Talking In Your Sleep,” will bring their Detroit-inspired roots rock to the stage.
Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics 2026 Tour
- 7/15 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
- 7/16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- 7/18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 7/19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- 7/21 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
- 7/23 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
- 7/25 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
- 7/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
- 7/28 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- 7/29 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- 7/31 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- 8/01 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 8/02 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 8/04 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
- 8/05 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
- 8/07 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- 8/08 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- 8/10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
- 8/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
- 8/12 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 8/14 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
- 8/15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
- 8/16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
- 8/18 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
- 8/19 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
- 8/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 8/22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- 8/24 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
- 8/26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- 8/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
- 8/29 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 8/30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Annie DiRusso Brings Killer Stage Show Energy To Tiny Desk Debut
Following the success of her 2025 ‘Super Pedestrian’ album—which provided a welcome collection of charismatic, bittersweet pop-rock anthems—Annie DiRusso is now celebrating with the release of her first-ever Tiny Desk concert. DiRusso and her incredible band successfully replicated their notoriously killer stage show for the intimate setting, delivering a five-song pageant that included synchronized dance moves, clever costuming, and guitar riffs performed behind the back, all without sacrificing the closeness that defines the Tiny Desk experience. The only thing she modified was her signature stage patter, admitting that she had to ditch the bit where she tells the plot of School of Rock and introduces every band member as “Annie DiRusso” to avoid sounding like a jerk in the quiet setting. This vibrant and infectious performance is the perfect introduction to her music, promising a triumphant soundtrack for the summer of 2026.
SET LIST
- “Back in Town”
- “Hybrid”
- “Legs”
- “Coming Soon”
- “It’s Good to Be Hot in the Summer”
D3lta Delivers Gut-Punch Alt-Rock Single “Kids” Meditating On The Digital Age
Anglo-Greek rock-pop artist D3lta has returned with the gut-punch single “Kids,” a striking meditation on desensitization in the overwhelming digital age. The song unpacks the profound weight of growing up in a world where endless tragedy scrolls past like static, offering a stark counterpoint to the glossy optimism that is constantly being sold. D3lta states that the refrain, “The kids will be alright,” arrives not as reassurance, but as “a chilling mantra of denial, the lie we tell ourselves while the world burns,” emphasizing the heavy realization that children growing up in places of conflict like Gaza have no fault in these circumstances.
Musically, “Kids” channels the artistic reinvention of David Bowie and the social introspection of contemporary artists like Sam Fender and Declan McKenna, pairing D3lta’s lyrical honesty with driving alt-rock energy. The track plays like a modern elegy for connection, projecting a necessary pulse of fragility and frustration in a world numbed by constant noise. With the help of acclaimed collaborators Jim Abbiss, who has worked with Arctic Monkeys and Adele, and Max Wolfgang, known for his work with Laufey and BLACKPINK, D3lta has sharply honed his anthemic edge. Having already expanded his live presence through tours with JC Stewart across Europe and opening slots for Scouting for Girls, D3lta cements himself as one of alt-rock’s most compelling new voices, unafraid to hold up a powerful mirror to a world that has forgotten how to look.
Laura Cox Unleashes Gripping New Music Video For Emotional Rock Anthem “The Broken”
French modern rock artist Laura Cox has unveiled the gripping new music video for “The Broken,” a standout track from her current album ‘Trouble Coming’. The song is a high-energy blend of pop-rock intensity and emotional depth, and its new visual interpretation elevates the powerful message even further. What starts quietly in the video soon erupts into a full emotional outburst, showing Laura tearing the room apart in a raw release that mirrors the song’s central themes: addiction, mental pressure, and the fragile line between suppressing emotions and finally letting them break through. As the track unfolds, the music powerfully cuts through the apathy surrounding her, with crashing bottles and shattering glass illustrating that everyone in the room stands on the edge of breaking their own patterns. With this video, Cox, who has successfully transitioned from viral YouTube guitarist to international festival headliner, proves once again why she is one of Europe’s most exciting modern rock voices, blending undeniable hooks, intensity, and fierce authenticity into a story that hits hard.
MerleFest Unveils Full Lineup For 2026 Conclave Joining Alison Krauss And OCMS
MerleFest has released the full, spectacular lineup for its 2026 roots conclave, joining previously announced headliners like Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Blackberry Smoke for the event running April 23-26. A massive highlight will be Old Crow Medicine Show, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their quintessential album ‘Big Iron World’ by performing that album and its predecessor ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full on the legendary Watson Stage. Furthermore, Old Crow Medicine Show will act as ring leaders for the must-see Saturday night Late Night Jam, an event that is deeply intertwined with MerleFest’s history since Doc Watson found the band busking in downtown Boone in 2000. In addition to the headliners, the festival welcomes a huge roster of talent including Molly Tuttle, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sam Bush, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Jim Lauderdale, and the Kruger Brothers, among many others.
The festival, founded in memory of North Carolina music legend Doc Watson’s late son Eddy Merle Watson, is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, having expanded from classic country, bluegrass, folk, and gospel to include Americana and classic rock. MerleFest 2026 will feature appearances by Maggie Rose, The Steep Canyon Rangers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo, and The Waybacks. As MerleFest Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven pointed out, Ketch Secor and the Old Crow Medicine Show boys never fail to put on a rowdy, foot-stomping show, and they will bring that collaborative jam spirit to the exciting event with the help of talented guests like Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
The enormous lineup also includes Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band, The Castellows, Sister Sadie, Lamont Landers, Hogslop String Band, Blue Highway, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Liam St. John, Melissa Carper, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Corey Harris, and dozens more stellar musicians. MerleFest, presented by Window World, is the primary fundraiser for the Wilkes Community College Foundation, providing crucial funding for scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs on campus. Tickets for the general admission passes, reserved seating, camping, and the Late Night Jam are available now.
Headliners and Key Performances
- Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
- Old Crow Medicine Show (Performing ‘Big Iron World’ and ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full)
- Charles Wesley Godwin
- Blackberry Smoke
- Molly Tuttle
- Railroad Earth
- The Infamous Stringdusters
- Joy Oladokun
- Sam Bush
- The Jerry Douglas Band
- The Steep Canyon Rangers
- Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band
- Jake Shimabukuro
- Jim Lauderdale
- Kruger Brothers