Indigo De Souza turns vulnerability into voltage in her ‘Live on KEXP’ session. Backed by Dexter Webb, Zack Kardon, and Avery Sullivan, she performs four tracks that pulse with raw emotion and fearless energy.
Charlie Puth Ushers in a New Era with Uplifting Single “Changes” from Forthcoming Album ‘Whatever’s Clever!’
Charlie Puth has announced details on his forthcoming fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, set for release on March 6, 2026 via Atlantic Records.
Offering the first taste of what’s to come, the multi-award-winning, Diamond-certified artist and multi-instrumentalistreleases “Changes,” a timeless and uplifting single showcasing exactly what Puth does best; offering infectious hooks, sing-out-loud choruses and signature piano solos enough to lift even the heaviest of hearts and feet.
Described as a “potential hit single” by Rolling Stone Magazine, “that lands somewhere between Eighties Steve Winwood and Jackson’s “Human Nature,” “Changes” signifies a career-defining chapter is upon us, and Charlie Puth is back and better than ever. Stepping into his own with co-producer BloodPop, the internationally acclaimed GRAMMY® and Golden Globe nominated artist shines in an entirely new light, offering his bravest, boldest and most honest body of work to date.
Accompanying the new single is an official music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford, playfully incorporating nods to a long-gone pre-digital era, Charlie reflects on “Changes” bothpersonal andprofessional with a sweet cameo from his real life wife Brooke Sansone.
Last month, Puth kicked off a series of sold-out underplay residencies starting at Blue Note New York, where The New Yorker observed the chart-topping popstar seemed most “at home” at the legendary jazz club. Performing to a sold-out crowd twice a night, Puth welcomed special guests including his idols Babyface and Jimmy Jam onto the stage, as well as Emmy-nominated Broadway star Anthony Ramos. Tonight, his sold-out Blue Note Los Angeles residency begins with more surprise guests in store. Fans can livestream his first performance tonight at 7PM on TikTok. RSVP HERE
More exciting news to come. BLUE NOTE LOS ANGELES UNDERPLAYS
October 16 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 17 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 18 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
October 19 – Blue Note Los Angeles – 7pm & 9:30pm – SOLD OUT
Jon Wolfe Tips His Hat to Tradition with New Country Anthem “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)”
Texas country mainstay Jon Wolfe has officially released his new single, nostalgia-laced anthem “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be),” now available on all digital streaming platforms via his Fool Hearted Productions. Produced by longtime collaborator Dave Brainard and co-written by Wolfe and Tony Ramey, the track captures Wolfe in his most reflective—and most authentic—form yet. With its warm throwback feel, lyrical nods to country legends, and a chorus built for backroads and beer joints, the single is a love letter to small-town roots and the enduring power of country values.
“’The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)’ is truly an autobiographical effort in a song,” Wolfe told Holler. “It’s exactly where I’m at in my life and in my career as a country singer. It’s not about chasing trends to me. I’m writing songs and singing songs that mean something to me. It’s about being true to myself and letting that reflection come through in my music.”
From references to Hank, Merle, and Waylon, to dad’s old pickup and barbecue weekends, “The Older I Get (More Country I’m Gettin’ To Be)” kicks off the sonic thread of Wolfe’s planned 2025 and 2026 releases, a collection he describes as his most personal and grounded to date. With the new release, Wolfe continues to blend tradition with timeless songwriting and a DIY spirit. After years of building a loyal fanbase across Texas and beyond, the artist continues to evolve while staying rooted in what matters most: honesty, heart, and the kind of country music that sounds like country.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in the small town nearby, Miami, Jon Wolfe’s depth of talent and commitment to craft were evident from an early age. What began as a gift for creativity grew into an obvious affinity for music, and the rest is history. Making a name for himself in the Texas country scene alongside present-day mainstays like Hayes Carll and Randy Rogers, Wolfe’s released a series of successful albums that have yielded several standout tunes, including the viral streamer “Boots on a Dance Floor,” and most recent release – deeply introspective, sonically daring Dos Corazones – which firmly established Wolfe as a songwriter.
My Side of Paradise Channels Emo Spirit and LA Dreams in New Single “Lost and Angelless”
My Side of Paradise just released their newest single, “Lost and Angelless” and it’s a song that hits home for anyone who’s ever chased a dream and felt lost on the long road of life. The band, who describes themselves as “what happens when nostalgia collides with hard-earned experience”, is made up of old friends who grew up in the 2000s emo scene. They found their way back to writing music after years of touring with their cover band Emo Kids.
“Lost and Angelless” mixes pop-punk energy with emo heart. It’s about the pressure to fit in, the fake side of fame, and the struggle to stay true to yourself. With lyrics like “What’s success if we are empty? / I can’t judge, I want the same.” and “Everyone is chasing and that’s the catch,” the song talks about how easy it is to lose yourself in a world that cares more about looks and likes than what’s real.
The music video also helps brings that message to life. Shot in Los Angeles, it shows a fallen angel who’s lost her wings while trying to make it big. It’s a story about how the city can lift you up or tear you apart.
With their mix of energy, honesty, and emotion, My Side of Paradise reminds us that even in a city full of bright lights, it’s easy to feel alone.
Flypaper Finds Stillness and Soul on New Single “Come Down” Ahead of Debut Album ‘Forget The Rush’
Following on from lead singles “Oh Well” and “On Your Mind” – which gained praise from The Line of Best Fit, The New Cue, AmericanaUK, GoldFlakePaint and more – Flypaper shares third single “Come Down“, featuring backing vocals from Swedish outfit 7ebra.
Rory Sear says of the single: “Come Down is a song about stepping back, slowing down and embracing stillness. Maybe the unofficial title track too – ‘forget the rush’ is taken from the verse lyrics and captured a theme found throughout the record. This desire to pause and/or change pace.”
Forget sweeping narratives, elaborate concepts or grand gestures: with his spellbinding debut as Flypaper, Rory Sear simply shares a snapshot of a year. Meditating on the precariousness of life in ones late-20s, and transforming the quiet mundanity of the everyday into something profound, his debut album Forget The Rush is a timely reminder to stop and take a breath, expressed in the bittersweet, sun-dappled vernacular of the singer-songwriter tradition.
Live Dates
20th November – Oxford, UK – The Library
26th November – Brighton, UK – Prince Albert
27th November – London, UK – Sebright Arms
If Rory Sear’s creative vision seems out of step with a world moving at a million miles an hour, you can understand his motivation. Thanks to his father’s work, Sear’s was a particularly peripatetic childhood, divided between Scotland, North Carolina, Portsmouth and Somerset. One of his key emotional anchors during that period was guitar, which he first picked up aged seven and largely taught himself, bar a handful of classical lessons. The brash immediacy of pop-punk proved his earliest love, before he fell for the more sophisticated, narrative-driven songwriting of Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman in his teens.
You could say he drew on both schools of songwriting in Beachtape, the Brighton-based DIY four-piece he fronted while studying. Bringing a brilliantly breezy sensibility to melodic indie-rock, the quartet quietly fizzled out during the pandemic, following two EPs and a fistful of singles. Subsequently, Sear set about developing solo material as Flypaper, stealing his pseudonym from a song by influential 90s noise-rockers Brainiac.
As Sear explains, Flypaper actually began life as a piano project. “I was obsessed with Randy Newman so I bought a keyboard and had some friends help me record songs with a saxophone session guy.” He shudders, “It’s probably the worst idea I ever had.” Confronted by material he couldn’t stand behind, Sear scrapped the entire EP and started afresh, sans-piano. In his haste to make up for lost time, he stopped second-guessing his songwriting and stumbled upon Flypaper’s sleepy, acoustic guitar-led aesthetic.
Sear shared debut EP Big Nada in August 2023, which was re-released in 2024 via influential, Stockholm-based indie PNKSLM (ShitKid, Chemtrails, Sudakistan), as a companion piece to his second EP, Another Orbit. Together, the 12 tracks chronicled the first year of the project, with winningly lo-fi indie-rock redolent of Elliott Smith. If Big Nada/Another Orbit is evocative of Either/Or-era Smith, Forget The Rush feels more spiritually akin to XO, offering meatier arrangements, albeit with far fewer personnel.
Remaining faithful to his DIY roots, Sear wrote, recorded and self-produced the album in his bedroom across the space of six months, playing every instrument except for drums. Listen carefully and you may well hear muffled voices or the distant slam of doors in his London house-share, both of which only enhance the sense of intimacy communicated in Sear’s diaristic lyrics and world-weary semi-whisper.
Throughout, there’s a sense of a neat resolution being just out of reach, but it’s perhaps never as clearly communicated as it is on ‘Come Down’. Featuring backing vocals from Swedish outfit 7ebra, its appeal to “forget the rush” is echoed in its languorous arrangement, pairing strummed chords with chiming top notes.
Equal parts tender and truthful, Forget The Rush is as much a soundtrack to escape to, as it is an exploration of feeling unmoored. Take a step back from your reality and listen.
Courtney Barnett Ignites a Fiery New Era with Rock Anthem “Stay In Your Lane”
Courtney Barnett, the GRAMMY-nominated Australian rock visionary, lights a new fuse with her electrifying single “Stay In Your Lane,” out now on Mom+Pop Music.
It marks the thrilling start of her next era, following her meditative instrumental collection “End Of The Day” and the acclaimed “Things Take Time, Take Time.” With a wall of guitars and a rhythm section that shakes the bones, “Stay In Your Lane” captures everything that makes Barnett one of the defining songwriters and most dynamic guitarists of her generation.
Her voice hits like a spark: “Gotta get this off my chest,” she chants, an anthem of release and renewal. The video, directed by Alex Ross Perry (Pavement), pairs the song’s intensity with raw, mesmerizing visuals that match every note’s emotional charge.
Fresh off a run of intimate shows at Levon Helm Studios and Joshua Tree, Barnett now brings her magnetic energy to national television, performing “Stay In Your Lane” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, October 22.
Corey Holcomb Brings Laughter and Truth to North America with ‘The 5150 Industry Repo Show’
Comedian, actor and radio host, Corey Holcomb today announced a series of new tour dates across North America. The 5150 Industry Repo Show, promoted by Live Nation, will kick off on Sunday, December 21 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA, making stops across the U.S. in Anaheim, Las Vegas, and Boston.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning Thursday, October 16. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, October 17 at 12PM local time at LiveNation.com.
COREY HOLCOMB: THE 5150 INDUSTRY REPO SHOW DATES:
Sun Dec 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
Sun Dec 28 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Sat Jan 18 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Sun Feb 01 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.
Corey’s comedy genius transcends class and racial divides. Corey’s humor will tickle your funny bone. People all over the world can relate to the drama of trying to make a relationship work. According to Corey, a “hunter” (man) being captured by his “prey” (woman) makes for the best comedy ever.
Corey offers plenty of advice on how men who have been the victim of a “hostile takeover” by the female in the relationship can take back control. You can believe there is no counselor on the planet who offers the kind of relationship advice and remedies Corey dispenses from the stage.
Corey Holcomb’s comedy set is both an auditory and visual experience. His facial gestures alone can make an audience burst with laughter. “I spend a lot of time practicing my stage faces because I need to be able to convey care and concern while I criticize.” Although Corey has a long and diverse resume of successes, he remains humble and approachable.
Corey has performed on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” taken top honors at the Miller Genuine Draft Comedy Search, Budweiser Comedy Competition, Chicago Home Jam, and Laffapalooza. He has appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Chicago Comedy Festival.
Corey’s film and television credits include the films “Think Like A Man Too,” “Wedding Ringer,” independent film “Who’s Watching The Kids “Adult Swim’s “Black Jesus,” MTV2’s “Wild ‘N Out,” MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” 20th Century Fox’s “Like Mike,” a recurring role on UPN’s “Half & Half,” NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” BET’s “Comic View,” Fox’s “Mad TV,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” Showtime’s “Shaq’s All Star Comedy Jam,” Tyler Perry’s “House of Pain,” TV One’s “Rickey Smiley Show,” and plays recurring character Robert Tubbs on Fox’s “The Cleveland Show.” He was also featured in Hip-Hop artist Kendrick Lamar’s music video “These Walls.”
He has appeared in four comedy specials of his own, Corey Holcomb: “The Problem Is You,” Comedy Central Presents: “Corey Holcomb,” Corey Holcomb: “Your Way Ain’t Working,” and Corey Holcomb: “The Book of Coreythians.”
Randall King Leans Into Heart and Tradition with New Country Ballad “I Keep Your Memory Around”
Hereford, Texas native Randall King continues to tease a new album. King is doubling down on his allegiance to his traditional country roots with the release of his latest ballad, “I Keep Your Memory Around,” available now via Warner Music Nashville.
“This song is a special one that I hope brings you some comfort and healing,” King shares. “Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, a heartbreak, or you just love country music, I hope you find meaning in knowing you’re not alone. This one is close to my heart.”
Written by Drew Parker, Adam Craig and Matt Rogers, “I Keep Your Memory Around” depicts the heartbreak of losing a loved one and the reluctance to let go of the memories shared.
King most recently released “Cheatin’ On My Honky Tonk” featuring Braxton Keith. As King returns to the studio, readying his next album for 2026, he will continue touring throughout 2025, with a mix of headlining shows and support dates on Luke Bryan’s Country Song Came On Tour.
King’s sophomore album, Into The Neon, was released January 26, 2024. The album yielded King’s first country radio single, “I Could Be That Rain.”
VNV Nation Announces 2026 North American Tour ‘An Evening With VNV Nation’ Following Chart-Topping Success
VNV Nation, the genre-defying alternative electronic project led by Dublin-born, Hamburg-based Ronan Harris, returns to North America in Spring 2026 with An Evening With VNV Nation. Hot off the heels of 2025’s Construct debuting at #1 on the German Pop-Album Charts and #3 overall, and a run of sold-out European shows, this tour invites fans to experience VNV Nation’s remarkable musical evolution firsthand.
Named for the motto “Victory Not Vengeance,” VNV Nation’s philosophy is all about striving to achieve for the right reasons, rather than dwelling in regret. It’s a sentiment reflected in the band’s stirring, poetic lyrics and genre-spanning sound—from melodic dance beats and indie-electronic anthems to haunting ballads and post-classical soundtracks. Their legendary live shows pulse with energy and positive emotion, drawing a dedicated and diverse fanbase to headline tours and festival stages on both sides of the Atlantic.
Kicking off April 14th in Nashville, the new tour delivers extra-long sets packed with fan favorites, deep cuts, and brand new material—including the highly anticipated album Destruct, a darker, more intense counterpart to Construct. Each night also features interactive autograph sessions and fan Q&A, along with the signature visuals that make every show a fully immersive experience.
These will be unmissable events for lovers of alternative and electronic music seeking connection, atmosphere, and emotional resonance.
Tour Dates:
Apr 14 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Apr 15 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall
Apr 17 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Apr 18 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
Apr 19 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
Apr 21 – Austin, TX – Empire Garage
Apr 23 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Apr 24 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Apr 25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 26 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
Apr 28 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Apr 29 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
May 1 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
May 2 – Denver, CO – Ritual Noize Fest
May 4 – Omaha, NE – The Slowdown
May 5 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
May 7 – Chicago, IL – Metro
May 8 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
May 9 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
May 10 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
May 12 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
May 13 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
May 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
May 16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
May 17 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
Lettuce Launches Berklee Scholarship and Intimate ‘House of Lett’ Shows to Funk Up the Future
Genre-defying funk powerhouse Lettuce has partnered with the nonprofit organization Music is a Language to launch a transformative new scholarship in the band’s name. This initiative will fund a full-tuition scholarship for a deserving student to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where the roots of Lettuce first took hold.
The Lettuce Scholarship aims to support young musicians from underserved communities who demonstrate exceptional talent, passion, and a commitment to their craft. By teaming up with Music is a Language—a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to music education for all—Lettuce is giving back to the next generation of artists and honoring the power of music as a universal language.
For the members of Lettuce, who met at Berklee as students, this initiative is more than philanthropy—it’s personal. It represents a full-circle moment for a band whose career began in the hallways and jam sessions of the iconic institution. The band will be doing a directive of $1 from every ticket sold moving forward on newly announced dates, to go towards funding the scholarship, beginning with House of Lett, an intimate series of performances from the band to kick off the scholarship fund, taking place December 5-6, 2025 in Denver, CO, location be revealed. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow, Friday, October 17 at 9am PST here.
With only four shows and an extremely limited number of tickets available for each – less than 100 per show – this is a rare chance to experience Lettuce up close in a setting that shaped their sound. Each performance will be recorded live and thoughtfully curated to create a one-of-a-kind fan experience unlike anything the band has ever done before. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy Lettuce’s signature wine, available for purchase during the shows. A portion of the proceeds from the bar sales at House of Lett will also be added to the scholarship fund. Lucky fans will have access to purchase an All-You-Can-Lett Pass, which includes access to all four House of Lett shows, one year free membership to LettuceLive.Com partnered with Nugs.Net, wine tasting with the band & (1) bottle of each of the Lettuce wines to take home, a signed COOK vinyl & recipe book, pro shot photos with the band and a group photo posted to Lettuce’s social media after the event.
Speaking on the momentous occasion, Dean of the Professional Performance Division at Berklee College of Music, Sean Skete says “I first met Adam Deitch in the summer of 1992 during Berklee’s 5-Week Summer Performance Program. Even then, his passion, creativity, and command of the drums were undeniable. Since that time, Adam has gone on to become one of the most influential and innovative drummers of his generation—blending genres, pushing boundaries, and inspiring musicians around the world. The scholarship opportunity he is now offering is a beautiful full-circle moment. It reflects not only his generosity but also his deep commitment to the next generation of artists. This is a powerful way to uplift a deserving student and pay forward the kind of support that helps dreams take flight.”
The band’s Erick “Maverick” Coomes, while reflecting on his journey to this point, recalls “Lettuce was born in the basement of the dorm rooms at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. When we each as high school students decided to enroll at the 5 week summer program, our lives were unknowingly course corrected into an ensemble of true musical companionship and strong friendship that has become a source of joy to the entire world forever. The people you can meet and the experience that can be had attending this amazing institution has the potential to change the student and the world for the better. We are ecstatic to launch the Lettuce Scholarship.”
“We are thrilled to team up with Lettuce,” says Music is a Language’s Executive Director, Robert Korn. “It is only possible to achieve our goals and fulfill our mission with the support of musicians who believe in making a difference. We are grateful to begin this partnership and eager to raise funds to offer scholarships to students in need at the Berklee School of Music. We are excited for what the future holds and the opportunity to make a positive difference in this time of need.”
Lettuce’s forthcoming album out December 3 on Lettuce Records, Cook, isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish. The album offers a menu of delights that marks a group exploring new sonic territory. On Cook, Lettuce has expanded its ever-widening musical palette again, following tours with both rap icon GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and reggae legend Ziggy Marley. Earlier in the year, the band released the live album and concert film Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony. Still, there’s a generous dose of Lettuce’s patented funk, paying tribute to the great James Brown and his JB’s and honoring mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker. For these six lifelong partners, the new songs feel like a nourishing meal that entices all of your senses.