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Parker Barrow Return To The UK With “Glass Eyes Cryin’”

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Parker Barrow Return To The UK With “Glass Eyes Cryin’”

Nashville-based Southern rockers Parker Barrow release a new lyric video for “Glass Eyes Cryin’” as they announce a return to the UK this July for five intimate club shows and a slot at Steelhouse Festival. The track, lifted from their ‘Hold The Mash’ EP, marks a turning point for the band. “Glass Eyes Cryin’ was the first song we wrote and recorded for Hold The Mash,” says drummer Dylan Turner. “We felt it was the perfect song to kickstart a musical shift to what the band has become since our previous record.”

Led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane and Dylan Turner, with guitarist and musical director Alex Bender rounding out the lineup, Parker Barrow channel a groove-heavy, gospel-tinged swagger on the track. Turner describes it as laid-back yet powerful, driven by a vocal that confronts emotional manipulation head-on and underscores the idea that actions speak louder than words. The band name itself nods to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, signaling rebellion and edge from the outset.

Since forming after a chance meeting in 2019, Parker Barrow have built momentum through relentless touring and a vintage rock sound shaped by influences like The Rolling Stones, Blackberry Smoke and Led Zeppelin. Their debut ‘Jukebox Gypsies’ earned global praise, while 2025’s ‘Hold The Mash’ produced singles including “Make It,” which landed on Planet Rock’s main playlist. With a reputation for explosive live performances packed with groove, grit and spontaneous jams, the band head back across the Atlantic ready to turn up the heat.

TOUR DATES:
Friday 17 July 2026 – Frome, Treehouse
Saturday 18 July 2026 – Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
Tuesday 21 July 2026 – Glasgow, Audio
Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Sheffield, Greystones
Thursday 23 July 2026 – Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre
Friday 24 July 2026 – Steelhouse Festival

Country Duo Kirwan The Band Unite With Clay Walker On Inspiring Single “Detours”

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Country Duo Kirwan The Band Unite With Clay Walker On Inspiring Single “Detours”

Kirwan The Band team up with country star Clay Walker for “Detours,” an emotional and deeply purposeful single inspired by child safety activist Elizabeth Smart and her 2025 memoir ‘Detours.’ The song echoes the memoir’s message of resilience and healing, offering a powerful reminder that life’s unexpected turns do not define the destination. It is also featured in promotional materials for the Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart.’

Written by husband-and-wife duo Colm and Caitriona Kirwan alongside producer Matthew Craig Johnson, “Detours” continues the band’s modern pop-country approach rooted in love, faith and hope. Born in Ireland and later drawn to Nashville during the pandemic to record their debut ‘KIRWAN,’ the duo have steadily built a sound centered on connection and perseverance.

The Kirwans personally chose Clay Walker as their duet partner, citing both his award-winning voice and his lived experience navigating adversity following his MS diagnosis. “Clay Walker has become a dear friend of ours over the years and a real champion of our music,” they share. With Walker’s seasoned presence and the band’s heartfelt delivery, “Detours” stands as a message of endurance, strength and moving forward despite the roadblocks.

Yung Miami Fires Back With Bass Heavy Statement “News Flash”

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Yung Miami Fires Back With Bass Heavy Statement “News Flash”

Platinum-selling rap star Yung Miami storms back with the surprise drop of “News Flash,” a bass-heavy, hard-hitting anthem produced by Quay Global that doubles as a bold personal statement. Razor sharp and unapologetic, the track finds her addressing the noise, celebrating her wins and stepping firmly into her solo era with commanding presence.

Driven by confident delivery and headline-ready bars, “News Flash” makes one thing clear: she is setting the tone, not reacting to it. “This one was very personal to me. I’m standing in my truth and not apologizing for it,” Yung Miami shares. The record channels confidence, survival and lived experience into a performance that feels direct and unfiltered.

Momentum continues this Friday with the official DSP release of the viral “Tea Time,” transforming a social media moment into a full cultural rollout. As Yung Miami expands her influence across fashion, beauty and media, “News Flash” lands as a declaration of control, bold, brash and fully on her terms.

Electronic Visionary WHIPPED CREAM Ignites Instant Chemistry On “stranger”

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Electronic Visionary WHIPPED CREAM Ignites Instant Chemistry On “stranger”

WHIPPED CREAM surges forward with “stranger,” a pulsing new single that captures the split-second electricity of locking eyes across a crowded room. Following the tone-setting “it’s time to go home,” the track sets the stage for her official debut album ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME,’ arriving April 30 via Monstercat. Built for clubs, late-night drives and solitary headphone moments alike, “stranger” bottles that unspoken connection and lets it spark in real time.

The Canadian producer and vocalist, born Caroline Cecil, continues to fuse dynamic, expressive vocals with immersive house and techno textures, sharpening the storytelling edge heard across EPs like ‘Careline,’ ‘is this real?,’ ‘Someone You Can Count On’ and ‘Who Is Whipped Cream?’ On her first full-length, she leans into boldly cinematic dance music, grounding sweeping soundscapes in raw, human emotion and universal themes.

At its core, ‘HOME WAS ALWAYS ME’ explores authenticity beneath perception. Reframing the Biblical figure Eve as an archetype of truth rather than transgression, WHIPPED CREAM crafts a modern narrative about reclaiming identity. “People say ‘be yourself,’ but the moment you do, they project onto you,” she explains. This album stands as her declaration of choosing self-definition anyway, a powerful statement wrapped in immersive, high-impact electronic sound.

Brazilian Alt.Rock Force Junoplast Cave Unleash Cinematic “Live in Amazonia” Experience

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Brazilian Alt.Rock Force Junoplast Cave Unleash Cinematic “Live in Amazonia” Experience

Brazilian alt.rock band Junoplast Cave step into something far bigger than a performance with “Live in Amazonia,” an immersive audiovisual project that fuses original music, raw live energy and the elemental force of the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Formed in 2019 by Matheus Brevis, Ruann Magno, Arthur Cunha and Daniel Pinheiro, the band has carved out a provocative sonic identity built on visceral screams, futuristic guitar tones, dense synth layers and striking riffs that feel both aggressive and atmospheric.

Their 2020 EP ‘How to Stop Bad Thoughts’ introduced listeners to lyrics grappling with anxiety, emotional conflict and everyday tension, all wrapped in a sharp, contemporary rock framework. Inspired by the weight and texture of artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood and Nine Inch Nails, Junoplast Cave have continued refining a sound that thrives on intensity while leaving space for mood and depth.

Now, instead of a standard rollout, the band is unveiling new material through sunrise performances recorded deep in the Amazon rainforest, shared via their official VEVO YouTube channel. Performed on a floating raft, the sessions place the music inside the landscape rather than simply against it. Mist rolling through the trees, the hum of wildlife and the gradual spill of morning light become part of the composition itself.

“Live in Amazonia” is more than a striking visual concept. It is a declaration of origin and belonging, rock from the Amazon, in the Amazon. By merging dense, modern rock textures with the organic pulse of the forest, Junoplast Cave present a bold artistic manifesto that signals contemporary music from Brazil’s Northern region is inventive, emotionally charged and ready to resonate far beyond its roots.

Dutch Indie Pop Breakout Isabel van Gelder Set For Dublin Show At Academy 2

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Dutch Indie Pop Breakout Isabel van Gelder Set For Dublin Show At Academy 2

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Isabel van Gelder brings her intimate indie pop to Dublin’s Academy 2 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with tickets on sale Friday 20 February and doors opening at 7.00 pm. Known for blending emotionally layered ballads with lighter, melodic pop moments, van Gelder pairs dreamy production with reflective, close-to-the-heart lyricism that invites listeners in rather than keeping them at a distance.

Since the release of “Die For You” and “My Silly Boy,” her profile has surged, fueled by millions of views across Instagram and TikTok and the streaming success of her debut EP ‘Minor Details.’ Often described as a hidden gem, she is quickly outgrowing that label as online momentum translates into packed rooms and growing international interest. Early covers of artists like Tom Odell helped build anticipation, but originals like “Pieces” confirmed her ability to marry softness with resilience.

Live, van Gelder leans into that clarity and vulnerability, something sharpened through nationwide Popronde performances and support slots for Blanks. The Dublin date marks another step forward, bringing her expanding catalogue to an Irish audience ready to experience her understated, emotionally direct style up close.

Modern Rock Risers FOUR THIRTY FOUR Ignite With Explosive Breakup Anthem “Stuck Out”

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Modern Rock Risers FOUR THIRTY FOUR Ignite With Explosive Breakup Anthem “Stuck Out”

FOUR THIRTY FOUR crash back onto the scene with “Stuck Out,” a high-octane blast of modern rock that channels the frustration and fallout of present-day breakups into something loud, sharp and undeniable. Marking their fourth collaboration with producer Kevin McNoldy, the track captures the band locked in and firing on all cylinders, pairing crushing riffs and driving rhythms with emotionally charged vocals that refuse to sit quietly in the background.

Lyrically, “Stuck Out” zeroes in on the breakdown of communication, that moment when two people talk past each other until there is no way forward. It is honest, direct and unapologetic, a breakup anthem built for right now. The hooks hit hard, the energy never lets up, and the tension that runs through the song mirrors the emotional push and pull at its core.

With each release, FOUR THIRTY FOUR continue carving out space in the modern rock landscape through authenticity and relentless momentum. “Stuck Out” raises the bar again, showcasing a band evolving as songwriters and performers while delivering the kind of urgency that is primed to ignite live crowds.

Melissa McCarthy Reveals Surreal Duet Moment With Barbra Streisand

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Melissa McCarthy Reveals Surreal Duet Moment With Barbra Streisand

Melissa McCarthy stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and delivered one of those stories that feels almost too surreal to be real: getting a call from Barbra Streisand and ending up at the legend’s home to record a duet. The Emmy winner described the experience as bizarre in the best possible way, sharing the mix of awe, disbelief and pure joy that came with stepping into Streisand’s world.


French Jazz Pop Visionary Flore Benguigui Swings Into “Goody Goody” Ahead Of ‘i-330’

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French Jazz Pop Visionary Flore Benguigui Swings Into “Goody Goody” Ahead Of ‘i-330’

Flore Benguigui and The Sensible Notes return with “Goody Goody,” a sparkling, live-swing reimagining that captures the spirit of a jazz club in full flight. Out now, the track pulses with infectious rhythm, playful lyricism and what Flore perfectly sums up as “It’s jazz, but it’s fun.” The single arrives ahead of her debut album ‘i-330,’ landing March 13 via Decca Records France, and follows the announcement of a sold-out Paris show at New Morning and a special London date at Rough Trade East.

‘i-330’ finds the former L’Impératrice singer diving back into the jazz that shaped her, blending eras from Nat King Cole to Barbara while weaving acoustic warmth with shimmering synth textures. Recorded live over five days at Studio Pigalle, the album leans into spontaneity, communal energy and melodic emotion. With The Sensible Notes, Flore bridges 1930s standards and French pop poetry into a retro-futurist swirl that feels timeless and vividly present.

The result is a joyful, feminist-tinged celebration of jazz as shared experience. From swing to bebop touches, from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Chet Baker echoes, ‘i-330’ reframes classics and deep cuts alike with groove and heart. “Goody Goody” is the doorway in. The machine to stir up time is officially switched on.

TRACKLIST:

  1. i-330 Machine à remuer le temps (Flore Benguigui)
  2. More Understanding Than A Man (Margo Guryan)
  3. What A Little Moonlight Can Do (Harry M. Woods)
  4. Everything Happens To Me (Matt Dennis & Tom Adair)
  5. Didn’t I Tell You So? (Unknown)
  6. Dis, quand reviendras-tu ? (Barbara)
  7. The Blue Room (Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers)
  8. Goody Goody (John Herndon Mercer & Matt Malneck)
  9. Riffin’ At The Bar-B-Q (Nat King Cole)
  10. Chanson de Simon (Jacques Demy / Michel Legrand)
  11. Till Then (Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, Guy Wood)
  12. Louisiana Fairy Tale (Haven Gillespie, Mitchell Parish, J. Fred Coots)

Jessie Ware Ignites The Floor With “Ride”

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Jessie Ware Ignites The Floor With “Ride”

Jessie Ware returns with “Ride,” a slow-burning, high-heat dance cut that has been building anticipation since she first debuted it at Glastonbury’s NYC Downlow following her West Holts headline set in 2024. Now officially released via Island EMI, the track slides into motion with a hypnotic groove that subtly nods to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme before locking into full-body momentum.

“Ride was the first song I wrote for this record,” Jessie shares. Created with Jack Peñate and Karma Kid, the track pulses with club energy while staying playful and commanding. “It’s a song for the clubs, for the dancefloor – fun, cinematic, cheeky and powerful.” Ware leans into desire and control with lines like “I’m bad / Beautiful / Hold my hips / Watch me move,” owning every beat.

“Ride” sets the tone for her upcoming album ‘Superbloom,’ out April 10, positioning Ware at the center of a cinematic, tension-filled soundscape built for movement and late-night electricity. This is Jessie Ware stepping fully into the spotlight and turning up the temperature.

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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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