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Tori Amos Revisits ‘Strange Little Girls’ With Expanded Edition

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Tori Amos Revisits ‘Strange Little Girls’ With Expanded Edition

Alternative trailblazer Tori Amos revisits her daring 2001 concept album ‘Strange Little Girls’ with an expanded edition, out now via Rhino Records. The Grammy-nominated project features Amos reinterpreting songs written by men, shifting each into a female perspective through 12 distinct personas she created. It remains one of her most conceptually ambitious works.

The expanded edition combines the original album and B-sides with two previously unreleased covers from the sessions, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Growin’ Up,” now available digitally. A vinyl pressing arrives with one of 12 alternate covers, each reflecting a different character Amos embodied, originally brought to life alongside makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin.

Recorded at her Martian Engineering studio in Cornwall with Matt Chamberlain, Jon Evans, Adrian Belew and John Philip Shenale, the album spans The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits and The Velvet Underground. Amos’ transformation of Eminem’s “’97 Bonnie & Clyde” and Slayer’s “Raining Blood” stands as bold reinterpretation at its most fearless.

Debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, the album earned Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. Amos will tour the UK and Europe this spring in support of her 18th studio album ‘In Time Of Dragons,’ bringing her singular artistry back to the stage.

Track Listing:

  1. New Age – Originally by Velvet Underground
  2. ’97 Bonnie & Clyde – Originally by Eminem
  3. Strange Little Girl – Originally by The Stranglers
  4. Enjoy The Silence – Originally by Depeche Mode
  5. I’m Not In Love – Originally by 10cc
  6. Rattlesnakes – Originally by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
  7. Time – Originally by Tom Waits
  8. Heart Of Gold – Originally by Neil Young
  9. I Don’t Like Mondays – Originally by The Boomtown Rats
  10. Happiness Is A Warm Gun – Originally by The Beatles
  11. Raining Blood – Originally by Slayer
  12. Real Men – Originally by Joe Jackson
  13. Growin’ Up – Originally by Bruce Springsteen [Previously Unreleased]
  14. Hoover Factory – Originally by Elvis Costello [Previously Unreleased]
  15. After All – Originally by David Bowie
  16. Only Women Bleed – Originally by Alice Cooper

Christian Music’s Biggest Night GMA Dove Awards Set 2026 Nashville Return

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Christian Music’s Biggest Night GMA Dove Awards Set 2026 Nashville Return

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 6, 2026, bringing Christian and gospel music’s biggest celebration back to the heart of Music City. The annual gathering continues its legacy of spotlighting artists who shape faith-driven music across genres, from worship and gospel to contemporary Christian and inspirational pop.

Fans can secure seats during an exclusive pre-sale ahead of the general on-sale. For those seeking a deeper immersion, the 2026 Music City Fan Experience delivers a full weekend in Nashville, including a worship night at the Ryman Auditorium, a New Artist Showcase, exclusive previews from faith-based creators, a Riverboat Lunch Cruise with live performances, premium awards seating and a three-night stay at the Sheraton Grand.

Last year’s ceremony delivered landmark moments and arena-filling performances. For King + Country opened with “World On Fire,” while Ben Fuller welcomed Carrie Underwood for a powerful duet. Steven Curtis Chapman united with Lady A and Vince Gill for a special Opry celebration. CeCe Winans, Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll and Jon Batiste brought emotional and high-impact finales.

The Dove Awards continue to stand as a defining night for the Christian music community, uniting artists, songwriters and fans under one roof for an evening of celebration and worship.

Electric Forest Reveals 2026 Lineup Led By Illenium

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Electric Forest Reveals 2026 Lineup Led By Illenium

Michigan’s immersive music festival Electric Forest returns to Rothbury from June 25-28 with an expansive first wave lineup featuring 100 artists. Known for its art installations, community-driven spirit and late-night discoveries, the 2026 edition brings together electronic heavyweights, crossover innovators and genre-defying live acts in one woodland playground.

Headliners include Illenium, Excision and Kaskade, alongside two sets from GRiZ, including a Chasing The Golden Hour performance. Chris Lake joins jam icons The String Cheese Incident, who will deliver multiple incidents, including a special Shebongle Shebang. A first-time DJ Diesel B2B T-Pain Bass DJ Set adds a curveball moment to the weekend.

The electronic spectrum runs deep with Eli Brown, Purple Disco Machine, ISOxo, Ganja White Night, LSDream, Madeon and Wilkinson. Andy C and Ivy Lab bring drum and bass precision, while Odd Mob, Devault and Sidepiece anchor the house contingent. From UKG via MPH and Oppidan to bass innovators Wooli and Ravenscoon, the Forest pulses across styles.

Beyond the dancefloor, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Frost Children, Underscores, INIKO, Jean Dawson and SBTRKT expand the festival’s creative reach. The reveal unfolded through riddles, poems and a curated EF Radio broadcast, turning the announcement into a shared celebration. Electric Forest 2026 shapes up as another multi-sensory gathering in the Michigan woods.

Country Hitmaker Jake Owen Announces Intimate “Dreams To Dream” 2026 Tour

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Country Hitmaker Jake Owen Announces Intimate “Dreams To Dream” 2026 Tour

Country star Jake Owen brings his latest chapter to the stage with the “Dreams To Dream” Tour, a 2026 run supporting his album ‘Dreams To Dream,’ out now. Launching in Washington, DC, the tour trades arena scale for intimate theatres, creating a closer connection between artist and audience. Each night, Owen will perform the album in full.

The decision to step into smaller rooms reflects the record’s stripped-back and honest spirit. These shows center on storytelling and songcraft, spotlighting the emotional core of the album without distraction. It is a deliberate shift in atmosphere, designed to immerse fans in the music from start to finish.

Owen has built his career on chart-topping country anthems and high-energy performances, yet this run leans into nuance and depth. Performing ‘Dreams To Dream’ in its entirety offers a rare, front-to-back live experience. It is a focused celebration of the new material, delivered with warmth and presence.

Public on-sale begins Friday, December 12th. Theatres across the country will host this special run, offering a rare opportunity to see Jake Owen up close.

Jake Owen Dreams To Dream Tour Dates:

Feb 26 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
Feb 27 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Paramount Theater
Feb 28 – York, PA @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 6 – Chattanooga, TN @ Walker Theatre – Memorial Auditorium
Mar 7 – Huntsville, AL @ Von Braun Center – Mars Music Hall
Mar 8 – Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
Mar 19 – Saint Paul, MN @ The Fitzgerald Theater
Mar 20 – Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre
Mar 21 – Bloomington, IL @ Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 26 – Green Bay, WI @ Meyer Theatre
Mar 27 – Des Moines, IA @ Hoyt Sherman Place
Mar 28 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

Toto, The Romantics, And Christopher Cross Announce 2026 Summer Tour

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Toto, The Romantics, And Christopher Cross Announce 2026 Summer Tour

Classic rock heavyweights Toto join forces with Christopher Cross and The Romantics for a 2026 North American summer run produced by Live Nation. The tour opens at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and spans 32 dates before closing at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto. Amphitheaters and arenas across the U.S. and Canada will host a lineup built on era-defining songs and enduring musicianship.

Toto step into the tour riding enormous momentum. More than half a million fans attended shows this past year, with over one billion streams counted in the same period. “Africa” has surpassed two billion Spotify streams and earned RIAA diamond certification, while “Hold The Line” and “Rosanna” continue to stack multi-platinum milestones. Album sales exceed 50 million worldwide.

Christopher Cross brings his own landmark legacy. His 1980 debut delivered five Grammy Awards, including the Big Four, with “Sailing” securing Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Over four decades, Cross has sold more than 12 million albums and earned an Oscar, a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination. His history with Toto stretches back decades, including global touring collaborations.

Detroit rock icons The Romantics round out the bill with hits like “What I Like About You” and “Talking In Your Sleep.” Formed in 1977, they remain a live-wire presence nearly 50 years on. This summer tour unites three powerhouse catalogs under one banner, bringing a deep well of classic rock and pop songwriting to stages nationwide.

Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics 2026 Summer Tour Dates:

July 15 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
July 16 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 18 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 19 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
July 21 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
July 23 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
July 25 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
July 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
July 28 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
July 29 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
July 31 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Aug 1 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 2 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 4 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf
Aug 5 – Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater
Aug 7 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug 8 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Aug 10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Aug 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug 12 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 14 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater
Aug 15 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug 16 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Aug 18 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
Aug 19 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 22 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Aug 24 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
Aug 26 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
Aug 29 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Aug 30 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre

Texas Country Rock Firebrands Treaty Oak Revival Announce 2026 U.S. Arena Tour

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Texas Country Rock Firebrands Treaty Oak Revival Announce 2026 U.S. Arena Tour

Texas country rock powerhouse Treaty Oak Revival announce their 2026 U.S. headlining run in support of ‘West Texas Degenerate,’ out now. The 25-city trek launches at DCU Center in Worcester and storms through arenas and amphitheaters nationwide, including CFG Bank Arena, WAMU Theater, Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Bridgestone Arena. The tour also marks their first headlining performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

“Our fans have shown up for us in ways we never expected, and this tour feels like the best way to pay that back. We’re still the same degenerates, just a whole lot louder, and we’re ready to raise hell with everyone who walks through those doors,” the band share. Support across select dates includes Wade Forster, William Clark Green, Laredo, Huser Brothers, Gannon Fremin & CCREV and Parker Ryan.

‘West Texas Degenerate’ delivers a raw portrait of chaos, heartbreak and resilience in boom-and-bust West Texas. Recent singles “Happy Face” and “Bad State of Mind” have powered the record’s momentum, with “Bad State of Mind” reaching No. 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and No. 19 on Hot Country Songs. “Misery” and “Blue Star” add further weight to a record built on grit and unfiltered storytelling.

The band also headline key Texas dates before the national run, including Ector County Coliseum, Dickies Arena and Toyota Center. With arenas locked in and Red Rocks on the calendar, Treaty Oak Revival step into 2026 at full throttle.

Treaty Oak Revival 2026 West Texas Degenerate Tour Dates:
Mar 12 – Springfield, MO @ Great Southern Bank Arena
Mar 13 – North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
Mar 14 – Bossier City, LA @ Brookshire Grocery Arena
Mar 26 – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum
Mar 27 – Knoxville, TN @ Food City Center
Mar 28 – Opelika, AL @ Auburn Rodeo
Apr 11 – Gonzales, TX @ Cattle Country Festival
Apr 25 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach 2026
Apr 26 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
Apr 30 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
May 1 – Spokane, WA @ Numerica Veterans Arena
May 2 – Portland, OR @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
May 14 – Southaven, MS @ BankPlus Amphitheater
May 15 – Birmingham, AL @ Coca-Cola Amphitheater
May 16 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
May 28 – Panama City Beach, FL @ Gulf Coast Jam 2026
May 29 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheater
June 18 – North Lawrence, OH @ The Country Fest 2026
June 19 – Bloomington, IL @ Tailgate N’ Tallboys 2026
June 25 – Bonner Springs, KS @ Country Stampede
June 26 – North Platte, NE @ NEBRASKAland Days
July 1 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 8 – Chicago, IL @ Windy City Smokeout
July 11 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 17 – Cheyenne, WY @ Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 8 – Oshkosh, WI @ xRoads41

Welsh Celtic Punk Firebrand NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE Unleashes “A Demon In The Dark”

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Welsh Celtic Punk Firebrand NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE Unleashes “A Demon In The Dark”

Welsh Celtic punk force NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE returns with “A Demon In The Dark,” the gripping lead single from his album ‘As Everything Else Decays,’ out now. Owen Crawford channels raw intensity into a track that surges with urgent rhythms, intricate instrumentation and unfiltered emotion. It is fierce, reflective and defiantly alive.

Blending anti-fascist fire with personal reckoning, Crawford pushes deeper on this record. “This is a more reflective and personal record than my last album. It’s still firmly rooted in Celtic Punk, but I’ve dug deeper into myself to bring more authenticity — the same raw energy that people connect with at my live shows. I really wanted to capture that in the studio this time,” he says. The result feels immediate and hard-earned.

Across ‘As Everything Else Decays,’ serious themes collide with wry everyday observations. Corrupt governments and mental health struggles sit alongside skate park intimidation and self-aware punk humour. The songs carry grit and heart in equal measure, balancing heaviness with sharp melodic punch.

A true DIY operator, Crawford writes, records, produces and promotes his work independently. Having shared stages with The Rumpled, The Cloverhearts, Cam Cole and Mr Irish Bastard, and featured on an NOFX tribute compilation, NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE stands as a relentless grassroots presence. “A Demon In The Dark” hits with purpose and power.

Welsh Progressive Alt Metal Six Piece SCRATCH ONE GRUB Unleash ” #1 ” From ‘One’

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Welsh Progressive Alt Metal Six Piece SCRATCH ONE GRUB Unleash ” #1 ” From ‘One’

Welsh progressive alt metal six-piece SCRATCH ONE GRUB surge forward with “#1,” the biting new single from their debut album ‘One,’ out now. Formed in Aberdare, the band blend progressive ambition with alt-metal grit and raw emotional charge. “#1” lands hard, locking into tight rhythmic punches, expansive hooks and intricate musicianship that immediately marks their arrival.

Comprised of Aled Trigg, Lewis Griffiths, Sean Barry, Evan Cook, Alex Lewis and Zac Cross, the group have built momentum through relentless live performances. Their sound stretches wide, pulling from modern progressive metal while staying rooted in groove and urgency. The chemistry is audible, six players pushing and pulling in sync.

“#1” captures that dynamic in full. The riffs twist and snap. The rhythm section drives with precision. Vocals cut through with intensity and layered power. It is sprawling yet direct, experimental yet grounded, a statement track that announces serious intent from a band ready to move.

Sharing stages with Dead Flesh, Continents, Confessions of a Traitor, Manumit, Calvaria, House of Hosts and Confessions of a Serial Killer has sharpened their edge. With ‘One’ now unleashed, SCRATCH ONE GRUB plant their flag as a formidable new force in UK heavy music.

Edinburgh Masked Metalcore Outlier OBELISK Unleashes “Set Me Free” From ‘Brushed By Darkness’

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Edinburgh Masked Metalcore Outlier OBELISK Unleashes “Set Me Free” From ‘Brushed By Darkness’

Edinburgh’s masked metalcore outlier OBELISK charges forward with “Set Me Free,” a blistering new single from his debut album ‘Brushed By Darkness,’ out now. Anonymous and entirely self-produced, OBELISK operates as a one-man force. Every riff, every lyric, every layered texture comes from his own hands, forging a sound that is heavy yet deeply personal.

“Set Me Free” surges with emotional intensity, fusing crushing breakdowns with melodic lift. The track expands his sonic world, balancing confrontation and vulnerability in equal measure. It is bold and unfiltered, built from instinct and sharpened by deliberate songwriting.

OBELISK first emerged with “Stardust Cycle,” followed by “Where Do You End?” and “Tragically Designed.” Each release tightened his grip on the alt-metal conversation, showcasing chaotic energy shaped with precision. The momentum carries into ‘Brushed By Darkness,’ an album that shifts between moods while exploring isolation, unrest and creative struggle.

Drawing inspiration from Sleep Token, Green Day, Bring Me The Horizon and Electric Callboy, OBELISK refuses to sit in one lane. ‘Brushed By Darkness’ stands as a defining opening chapter. Confessional. Confrontational. Relentless.

Belgian Noise Punks RONKER Unleash “Limelighter” From ‘Respect The Hustle, I Won’t Be Your Dog Forever’

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Belgian Noise Punks RONKER Unleash “Limelighter” From ‘Respect The Hustle, I Won’t Be Your Dog Forever’

Belgian noise-niks RONKER crash back in with “Limelighter,” a maximalist blast from their album ‘Respect The Hustle, I Won’t Be Your Dog Forever,’ out now via LABELMAN. The track barrels forward with circus-metal chaos, stacking a massive chorus, emocore breakdown, choir arrangement and a chromatic death metal riff into one volatile finale. It is theatrical, abrasive and impossible to ignore.

“Limelighter shows RONKER at our most maximalist, pulling out most of the bells and whistles the band have in their arsenal. We thought big: big chorus, big emocore breakdown, big choir arrangement, big chromatic death metal riff at the finish. The end (of the album) is near, anything goes,” the band say. The ambition is audible from the first hit to the final crash.

Written on the road, the song digs into the strain and absurdity of a nomadic entertainer’s life. “It’s one of those kind of songs you start writing and immediately think of as a set-closer, because of its epic nature. A song about singing songs in front of people to close the show: talk about going full-circle.” It feels built for sweat-drenched rooms and roaring pits.

Following the punch of “No Sweat,” which hit both the Kerrang! Chart and Metal Hammer’s Best New Metal Songs of The Week, RONKER double down on layered aggression. Drawing lines between At The Drive In, Helmet and The Armed, while nodding to David Bowie and Refused, they forge something feral and hook-heavy. A headline show at The Lexington in London marks the next eruption.

SEE RONKER LIVE:

27/02/2026 – Altstadt, Eindhoven (NL)

07/03/2026 – Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)

14/03/2026 – L’Entrepot, Arlon (BE)

28/03/2026 – Terneuzen On Fire, Terneuzen (NL)

25/04/2026 – The Lexington, London (UK)

16/05/2026 – Sonic Whip, Nijmegen (NL)

08/08/2026 – Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk (BE)

16/08/2026 – Dynamo Metalfest, Eindhoven (NL)

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