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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.

Meadoz Unveils Melancholic Rock Debut With First EP ‘What Did You Say’

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Meadoz Unveils Melancholic Rock Debut With First EP ‘What Did You Say’

Meadoz presents his music as a chiaroscuro refuge where melancholic rock meets dream pop textures and intimate folk echoes. In a hazy, atmospheric world, Meadoz weaves committed, deep melodies that explore the light and shadow of the human condition. Following in the wake of artists like Tamino, Sparklehorse and Daughter, he offers a singular sonic journey that feels both ethereal and incandescent. This distinctive artistic identity results from a rich and formative musical path, first within the folk rock duo And So On, whose album was noted in Guitar Part and Guitarist Acoustic, then with the indie rock band Silent Bells. He refined his writing and stagecraft through experiences marked by airplay on France Culture and high profile support slots such as opening for Australian artist Mick Hart. In 2024, the project crystallised under the name Meadoz, a nod to scientist and professor Dennis Meadows, whose book ‘The Limits to Growth’ shed light on the impact of economic growth on environmental resources. His first EP ‘What Did You Say’, which explores our place in today’s chaos, embodies this new chapter as Meadoz unveils his melancholic and poignant universe on the emerging Francophone scene.

Labrinth Returns With “IMPLOSION” And Announces ‘Cosmic Opera: Act I’ Album For January

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Labrinth Returns With “IMPLOSION” And Announces ‘Cosmic Opera: Act I’ Album For January

Visionary artist, producer and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION”, a pulse racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, ‘Cosmic Opera: Act I’, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend of orchestral drama, futuristic production and raw emotion, “IMPLOSION” captures the internal chaos that fueled Labrinth’s creative rebirth. The track is a cinematic chase through the mind, driven by swelling strings, explosive beats and his unmistakable vocal intensity. “This record is an attempt specifically from an artist perspective to explore mental illness while navigating a career in the entertainment industry,” Labrinth shares. “The paranoia, the confirmation of threats, the desperate and unfulfilling pursuit of success.”

“IMPLOSION” is the third offering from ‘Cosmic Opera: Act I’, the opening statement of a bold two part odyssey that pushes Labrinth further into the world building, genre shattering universe he’s spent the last decade shaping across Euphoria, LSD and his own catalog. Labrinth will take the stage at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for the Choose Love 10th Anniversary Gala, performing in support of the organization’s decade of humanitarian work. His appearance marks a powerful return to one of the UK’s most prestigious venues and underscores his commitment to using art in service of community and impact. Looking ahead, Labrinth is set for a landmark year as he will return to the desert in 2026 for a major Coachella performance, unveiling a new live vision tied to ‘Cosmic Opera’. He also rejoins the creative team behind Euphoria Season 3, continuing his celebrated work shaping the series’ emotionally charged soundscape.

Donovan Woods Releases Jordan Davis Version Of “Portland, Maine” For 10th Anniversary

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Donovan Woods Releases Jordan Davis Version Of “Portland, Maine” For 10th Anniversary

Donovan Woods continues celebrating 10 years of his breakout single “Portland, Maine” with a new version featuring country superstar Jordan Davis. Originally co-written alongside Abe Stoklasa and cut by Tim McGraw in 2014, Woods released the demo version on a whim in 2015 and it has since become his most successful release to date. A decade after its release, “Portland, Maine” still resonates with listeners whether discovering it for the first time or returning to it repeatedly. Bringing new life to the track, Woods called on his Nashville friends to record new versions. Last month, he shared the stark, heart-wrenching duet with LeAnn Rimes, and today the song gets an injection of Nashville twang with vocals from multi-platinum country artist Davis.

Woods on working with Davis: “Jordan arrived in Nashville and basically wrote the lights out. I remember hearing about him at first from other writers. He deservedly found success quickly. We got to meet eventually and expressed mutual admiration, I was flattered he’d heard of me. We wrote a song I’m still very proud of called ‘Another Right Now’ that Logan Mize recorded. When I thought about whose voice I wanted on an acoustic version of ‘Portland, Maine,’ he was my first thought. I texted him to ask. These things are sensitive in show business, he’s very busy and famous, I just wanted to ask and then I’d move on to more realistic options. He texted back immediately and said ‘yes,’ and I’m so grateful. His voice embodies the character of the song much better than mine. Honestly, I wish he just sang the whole thing.” Davis adds, “I think Donovan is one of the most talented songwriters I’ve ever had the chance of writing with. ‘Portland, Maine’ has been a favorite of mine from him, so when he asked me to be a part of it I didn’t think twice. Donovan’s ability to paint with words and capture emotion in songwriting is second to none. I’m honored to call Donovan a friend and hope to write many more songs with him.”

Donovan Woods Tour Dates:

May 1 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin ^

May 2 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall ^

May 4 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville ^

May 6 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club ^

May 7 – Boston, MA @ Royale ^

May 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts ^

May 9 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall ^

May 10 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS ^

May 12 – Toronto, ON @ History ^

May 14 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago ^

May 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^

May 17 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre ^

May 19 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom ^

May 20 – Vancouver, BC @ The Centre for Performing Arts ^

May 21 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre ^

May 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern ^

Nov 11-15 – Miami, FL @ Moon River at Sea

^ Supporting The Paper Kites

R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ And ‘Murmur’ Get Definitive Sound Series Treatment

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R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ And ‘Murmur’ Get Definitive Sound Series Treatment

Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series: R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ and ‘Murmur’, two landmark albums that introduced one of America’s most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock. Praised by NME as “full of immediacy and action and healthy impatience,” the five-song EP ‘Chronic Town’ from 1982, co-produced by Mitch Easter, helped define 80s college rock with the band’s jangling guitars, enigmatic lyrics, and Southern post-punk spark. Its follow-up ‘Murmur’ from 1983, produced by Easter and Don Dixon, crystallized that sound into a richly textured, atmospheric debut album of lasting influence, earning widespread acclaim including Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s and its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Sourced from the original analog master tapes with direct involvement from Easter and Dixon, the 2LP, 180-gram high-definition vinyl set was mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering and pressed at Record Technology, Inc. Presented in a top-quality heavyweight tip-on single pocket jacket housed inside a uniquely designed slipcase, the DSS editions are limited to 3,000 numbered copies per title, each including a certificate of authenticity detailing its mastering, plating, and pressing. Using the state-of-the-art One Step process, which eliminates multiple stamper stages to achieve unmatched depth and clarity, the series represents “the pinnacle of vinyl craftsmanship,” says Xavier Ramos, EVP D2C and eCommerce Strategy at Interscope/Capitol. “We’re proud to invest in these collectible pieces that reflect our respect for these iconic artists, their groundbreaking music, and the fans whose passion continues to keep these albums as relevant today as when they were first released.”

Kenny Mason Returns With New EP ‘Pup Pack: 1st Shift’ And “Loyalty” Visualizer

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Kenny Mason Returns With New EP ‘Pup Pack: 1st Shift’ And “Loyalty” Visualizer

Atlanta artist Kenny Mason returns with his new EP ‘Pup Pack: 1st Shift’, marking his first release since last year’s ‘Angel Eyes’ mixtape and the next chapter in his fan favorite Pup Pack series. The eagerly anticipated three-song project sees Mason pushing his genre-bending fusion of underground rap and alternative rock on standout tracks like “Loyalty,” joined by an official visualizer premiering at YouTube. Known for weaving rap’s passionate authenticity and rock’s rebellious spirit into something entirely his own, Mason first made waves with his 2019 breakout single “Hit.” The Southwest Atlanta native quickly became recognized as a prototype for emotional artistry in hip-hop, his intensely personal work drawing from life experiences, family loss, and self-discovery.

Early projects like 2020’s ‘Angelic Hoodrat’ and 2021’s ‘Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut’ solidified his underground reputation, while subsequent releases including 2022’s ‘Pup Pack’ EP and 2024’s ‘9’ affirmed his continuing evolution as both a lyricist and performer. Mason drew further acclaim for the raw power of his high-energy live shows, including his own headline runs, tours alongside Denzel Curry, Danny Brown, and JPEGMafia, and show-stealing festival appearances at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. With ‘Pup Pack: 1st Shift’ and more new music on the horizon, Mason continues pushing musical boundaries without concern for genre labels, creating utterly distinctive, deeply resonant music sure to connect with fans worldwide. “I want to be a safe place for people who need me,” Mason says. “I want my music to be a place that people can go and feel safe, feel complete, feel heard, and feel love.”

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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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