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Jade Jackson And Aubrie Sellers Announce Southeast Co-Headline Tour

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Jade Jackson And Aubrie Sellers Announce Southeast Co-Headline Tour

Jade Jackson will join Aubrie Sellers for a series of co-billed tour dates across the Southeast this April. The full-band run will feature individual sets from each artist, followed by a joint performance under their collaborative project, Jackson + Sellers. The tour kicks off on April 16 at The Nick in Birmingham, Alabama, and wraps up on April 30 at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, Georgia.

The tour highlights the continued partnership between the two Americana musicians, who began working together after Jackson relocated to Nashville in 2021. Their collaboration led to the formation of Jackson + Sellers and the release of their album ‘Breaking Point’. The Southeast dates give the duo a chance to showcase both their individual work and their collaborative material in one night.

Jackson reflected on the timing of the run and her recent creative work. “I’m in a season where things feel intentional,” she said. “Touring with Aubrie Sellers and ending each night with Jackson + Sellers feels like finally giving the record we created together its moment. I spent the last year making a body of work I’ve never been more proud of, and meeting Mike from The Table at exactly the right time has been creatively invigorating. It feels like I’m around the right people, with the right music, at the right time.”

Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers Co-Headline Dates:

April 16 – The Nick, Birmingham, AL

April 19 – Zanzabar, Louisville, KY

April 23 – Open Chord, Knoxville, TN

April 25 – Analog, Nashville, TN

April 27 – Saxon Pub, Austin, TX

April 28 – AM/FM Ferris Wheeler Lounge, Dallas, TX

April 30 – Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA

Bass Producer Crankdat Brings Arizona Show To Rawhide Event Center This May

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Bass Producer Crankdat Brings Arizona Show To Rawhide Event Center This May

Relentless Beats and Aftershock will present Crankdat at Rawhide Event Center on May 9. The DJ and producer will perform at the outdoor venue with support from Zingara, Zen Selekta and Casey Club. This marks a one-night-only Arizona appearance for an artist whose live shows have been drawing serious crowds across the country.

Crankdat has built his reputation on hard-hitting bass productions and signature remixes. His tracks include “STFU” and his recently released single “Movement,” which landed cover placement on Spotify’s Mint playlist (5.6 million followers) and Bass Arcade (1 million followers). The new track has been earning global support since its release.

The Rawhide show comes as demand for Crankdat’s performances continues to grow. His four-night run at Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall scheduled for late August sold out immediately after the announcement. Fans can expect custom visuals and the high-energy sets that have made his shows must-see events.

Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 18 at 10 a.m. MT, with sign-ups available now. General admission and VIP tickets will be available starting Thursday, February 19 at 10 a.m. MT, subject to availability.

Latin Music Festival Sueños Returns To Chicago With J Balvin, Fuerza Regida And Kali Uchis

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Latin Music Festival Sueños Returns To Chicago With J Balvin, Fuerza Regida And Kali Uchis

Sueños Music Festival is coming back to Grant Park on May 23 and 24 for its fifth edition. The two-day Latin music festival will feature headliners J Balvin, Fuerza Regida and Kali Uchis, alongside more than 40 acts spanning reggaeton, Latin EDM and música Mexicana. The lineup represents the vibrant diversity of contemporary Latin music, bringing together established stars and rising artists for Memorial Day weekend in Chicago.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana will deliver a special second-day performance at the festival. The norteño group made history in 2019 as the first regional Mexican act to perform at Coachella. Their appearance adds another layer of excitement to a weekend already packed with talent.

The roster includes Danny Ocean, Manuel Turizo, Yandel (performing with an orchestra), Ryan Castro, Chino Pacas, Tito El Bambino, Paulo Londra, Tokischa, De La Rose, Alexis y Fido, Deorro and Elena Rose. This collection of artists offers something for every Latin music fan, from reggaeton classics to the latest sounds in regional Mexican music.

Beyond the music, Sueños will feature cultural activations, photo installations, El Mercadito marketplace and a food program spotlighting Chicago restaurants. Since launching in 2022, the festival has drawn more than 60,000 attendees annually and has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition. The event supports local youth initiatives, small businesses and community organizations including Enlace Chicago, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. General ticket sales begin February 12 at noon CT.

Rainbow Celebrated With ‘The Temple Of The King: 1975 – 1976’ 9CD Box Set

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Rainbow Celebrated With ‘The Temple Of The King: 1975 – 1976’ 9CD Box Set

Rainbow are being honored with an expansive new 9CD box set, The Temple Of The King: 1975 – 1976, arriving March 27, 2026 via Edsel Records. The newly mastered collection, overseen by engineers Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, is the first in a planned anthology series spotlighting the career of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Spanning the band’s formative first two years, the set includes the debut Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, the breakthrough Rising, and the German concerts that informed the live album On Stage, alongside a full disc of rarities. Housed in deluxe 7-inch packaging with a 24-page booklet featuring memorabilia and liner notes by Rich Davenport, the box captures the era when Blackmore and vocalist Ronnie James Dio forged a mystical hard rock template that would influence generations. The collection also marks the first time the 1976 Cologne, Düsseldorf and Nürnberg concerts are widely available together outside Japan.

RAINBOW – THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975 – 1976

Track Listing

CD ONE: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow
Man On The Silver Mountain
Self Portrait
Black Sheep Of The Family
Catch The Rainbow
Snake Charmer
The Temple Of The King
If You Don’t Like Rock ‘n’ Roll
Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
Still I’m Sad

CD TWO: Rising
Tarot Woman
Run With The Wolf
Starstruck
Do You Close Your Eyes
Stargazer
A Light In The Black

CD THREE: Live In Köln 1976 – Kölner Sport Halle 25.9.1976 – Part 1
Kill The King
Mistreated
Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
Catch The Rainbow
Man On The Silver Mountain

CD FOUR: Live In Köln 1976 – Kölner Sport Halle 25.9.1976 – Part 2
Stargazer
Still I’m Sad
Do You Close Your Eyes

CD FIVE: Live In Düsseldorf 1976 – Düsseldorf Philips Halle 27.9.1976 – Part 1
Kill The King
Mistreated
Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
Catch The Rainbow

CD SIX: Live In Düsseldorf 1976 – Düsseldorf Philips Halle 27.9.1976 – Part 2
Man On The Silver Mountain
Stargazer
Still I’m Sad

CD SEVEN: Live In Nürnberg 1976 – Nürnberg Messezentrum Halle 28.9.1976 – Part 1
Kill The King
Mistreated
Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
Catch The Rainbow
Man On The Silver Mountain

CD EIGHT: Live In Nürnberg 1976 – Part 2 + Rarities
Stargazer – Live in Nürnberg 1976
Still I’m Sad – Live in Nürnberg 1976
Do You Close Your Eyes – Live in Nürnberg 1976
Getaway (Kill The King) – Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour*
Mistreated – Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour*
Sixteenth Century Greensleeves – Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour*
Catch The Rainbow – Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour*

CD NINE: Rarities
The Temple Of The King – Bolivian Mono Mix
Man On The Silver Mountain – Mono Edit
Man On The Silver Mountain – Stereo Edit
Tarot Woman – Rough Mix
Run With The Wolf – Rough Mix
Starstruck – Rough Mix
Do You Close Your Eyes – Rough Mix
Stargazer – Rough Mix
A Light In The Black – Rough Mix
Stargazer – Pirate Sound Tour Rehearsal
Starstruck – Mono Edit
Starstruck – Stereo Edit

*Previously unreleased

Wave Of The Flood Releases Heartfelt Single “Afraid To Be Loved”

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Wave Of The Flood Releases Heartfelt Single “Afraid To Be Loved”

While Valentine’s Day weekend often leans into romance, contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood offers something more vulnerable with “Afraid To Be Loved.” The quietly devastating new single is the ninth installment in an ambitious run of twelve monthly releases, created in tribute to the storytelling power of the 45rpm single and timed to coincide with artist Lindsay Strachan’s 45th year.

Strachan calls the song her most personal to date. Reflecting on mid-life and modern dating, she wrote it for women who feel unseen in love stories. “I realised how many of my friends were quietly giving up on finding love,” she says. “These wonderful women weren’t being recognised in song. This one is for them. It may not change anything, but to be seen is to be loved.”

Musically, the track is marked by restraint and emotional clarity. For the first time in the series, John McCusker appears on both fiddle and accordion, lending fragile warmth to the arrangement. Produced by Kris Drever of Lau, who also contributes guitar, the recording features John McDonald on double bass and was captured by Garry Boyle at The Slate Room Studio, allowing the lyric to sit front and center.

“Afraid To Be Loved” is available now on all major streaming platforms, continuing a project that honors the immediacy and impact of the single as an art form.

Jill Scott Brings ‘To Whom This May Concern’ And Classic Hits To Tiny Desk

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Jill Scott Brings ‘To Whom This May Concern’ And Classic Hits To Tiny Desk

Jill Scott has finally made her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut, celebrating her new album ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ her first in more than a decade, while delivering the live magic fans have cherished for over 25 years. Opening with “A Long Walk” from ‘Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1,’ she blended new tracks “Beautiful People” and “Don’t Play” with beloved staples like “Cross My Mind” and a show-stopping “The Way.” Backed by a full band including Dwayne “DW” Wright on bass and music direction, Adam Smith on guitar, Eric Wortham II on keys and a dynamic horn and vocal section, Scott reminded everyone that her music lives and breathes onstage, soulful, commanding and deeply personal.

SET LIST
“A Long Walk”
“Beautiful People”
“Cross My Mind”
“Don’t Play”
“The Way”

Hollywood Acting Legend Robert Duvall Has Died At 95

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Hollywood Acting Legend Robert Duvall Has Died At 95

The film world says goodbye to Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose seven-decade career shaped modern cinema. From quiet, watchful outsiders to thunderous commanding officers, Duvall brought depth, restraint, and lived-in truth to every frame. He died February 15, 2026, at 95, leaving behind one of the most respected legacies in Hollywood history.

Here are 25 lesser-known facts about the man behind the performances.

  1. He made his film debut as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, barely speaking yet stealing scenes.
  2. He studied under legendary acting teacher Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse.
  3. His classmates included Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.
  4. He once worked as a Manhattan post office clerk while chasing auditions.
  5. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1954.
  6. He earned his first Oscar nomination for The Godfather as Tom Hagen.
  7. He turned down The Godfather Part III over a salary dispute.
  8. His “napalm in the morning” speech in Apocalypse Now is one of cinema’s most quoted monologues.
  9. He won his Academy Award for Best Actor for Tender Mercies.
  10. He insisted on singing his own songs in Tender Mercies.
  11. He called his role in Lonesome Dove his personal favorite.
  12. He won two Emmy Awards, including one for Broken Trail.
  13. He founded his own production company, Butcher’s Run Films.
  14. He wrote, directed, and starred in The Apostle.
  15. He portrayed Joseph Stalin in the HBO film Stalin.
  16. He portrayed General Robert E. Lee in Gods and Generals.
  17. He trained in Argentine tango and maintained a tango studio.
  18. He practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu later in life.
  19. He received the National Medal of Arts in 2005.
  20. He became one of the oldest Oscar nominees ever for The Judge.
  21. He appeared in over 60 films across seven decades.
  22. He supported historic preservation efforts in Virginia.
  23. He co-founded the Robert Duvall Children’s Fund.
  24. He remained active in film into his 90s.
  25. He often described acting as living truthfully between action and cut.

Robert Duvall never chased flash. He built characters from the inside out, often letting silence speak louder than dialogue. Whether in Westerns, crime dramas, war epics, or intimate character studies, he anchored stories with gravity and authenticity. His performances endure because they feel human first, legendary second.

‘Animals Against The Wall – A Tribute To Pink Floyd Volume II’ Brings All-Star Cast To Classic Albums

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‘Animals Against The Wall – A Tribute To Pink Floyd Volume II’ Brings All-Star Cast To Classic Albums

‘Animals Against The Wall – A Tribute To Pink Floyd Volume II’ will be released May 1, 2026 via Cherry Red Records’ Lemon imprint, with a U.K. release on April 24. The 3-CD clamshell box revisits Pink Floyd’s 1977 album Animals alongside 1979’s The Wall, building on the label’s 2025 tribute set ‘Shining On – Pink Floyd Tribute Collection.’

The new volume spotlights the late-1970s creative interplay between Roger Waters and David Gilmour, interpreted by an all-star lineup from the worlds of progressive, classic and art rock. Performances largely honor the original arrangements while incorporating modern production elements and updated textures.

Contributors include Ian Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, Keith Emerson, Robby Krieger, Al Di Meola, Arthur Brown, Billy Cobham, Vinnie Moore, Graham Bonnet, John Wetton, Adrian Belew, Glenn Hughes and Tommy Shaw, among many others.

Animals Against The Wall – A Tribute To Pink Floyd Volume II:
DISC ONE Back Against The Wall

In The Flesh? – feat. Adrian Belew, Alan White & Steve Porcaro
The Thin Ice – feat. Ian Anderson & Tony Levin
Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 – feat. Steve Morse & Billy Sherwood
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – feat. Billy Sherwood & Vinnie Colaiuta
Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 – feat. Fee Waybill, Ronnie Montrose & Mike Porcaro
Mother – feat. John Wetton, Adrian Belew & Alan White
Goodbye Blue Sky – feat. Steve Howe & Billy Sherwood
Empty Spaces – feat. Billy Sherwood & Robby Krieger
Young Lust – feat. Glenn Hughes
One Of My Turns – feat. Tommy Shaw
Don’t Leave Me Now – feat. Tommy Shaw & Robby Krieger
Another Brick In The Wall Part 3 – feat. Steve Lukather & Tony Levin
Goodbye Cruel World – feat. Billy Sherwood & Tony Levin

‘Document And Eyewitness: An Intimate History Of Rough Trade’ By Neil Taylor Chronicles Indie Music’s Defining Label

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‘Document And Eyewitness: An Intimate History Of Rough Trade’ By Neil Taylor Chronicles Indie Music’s Defining Label

‘Document And Eyewitness: An Intimate History Of Rough Trade’ by Neil Taylor offers a definitive inside account of one of the most influential independent record labels of the past fifty years. First published to critical acclaim, the book returns in a 2026 edition featuring new material from Taylor and a foreword by Morrissey.

Through the voices of Geoff Travis, Jarvis Cocker, Robert Wyatt, Green Gartside and many others, Taylor traces the story of Rough Trade from its early days championing artists such as Cabaret Voltaire, Kleenex and Swell Maps. The narrative moves through landmark releases by The Fall, The Smiths and Scritti Pollitti, documenting how the label helped shape the sound and ethos of independent music.

The book also examines the collapse of the independent collective and the eventual rebirth of Rough Trade at the turn of the century. By weaving together firsthand accounts and cultural context, Taylor captures the urgency and ambition that defined the label’s rise and enduring influence.

A former publisher who worked at Secker & Warburg, Weidenfeld & Nicolson and Sinclair-Stevenson, Taylor also compiled the legendary C86 mix tape during his time at NME. ‘Document And Eyewitness’ stands as an essential chronicle for anyone interested in the evolution of independent music and the artists who changed its course.

‘Have Mercy Baby: The Life Of Clyde McPhatter’ By Steve Bergsman Celebrates A Rock And Roll Pioneer

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‘Have Mercy Baby: The Life Of Clyde McPhatter’ By Steve Bergsman Celebrates A Rock And Roll Pioneer

Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter by Steve Bergsman arrives February 18, 2026 as part of the American Made Music Series, offering a detailed portrait of one of early rock and roll’s most influential voices. McPhatter’s soaring tenor helped define the genre, from his breakthrough with The Dominoes to founding The Drifters and launching a solo career that reshaped rhythm and blues.

Born in North Carolina and steeped in gospel tradition, McPhatter brought spiritual fervor to the R&B stage. His vocals on “Sixty Minute Man” and “Have Mercy Baby” helped propel doo-wop into the mainstream. At Atlantic Records, he guided The Drifters to success with “Money Honey,” playing a central role in the label’s rise as a cornerstone of American R&B.

As a solo artist, McPhatter scored crossover hits including “A Lover’s Question” and “Treasure of Love,” expanding his influence even further. He remains one of the few artists inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yet behind the spotlight, he faced the pressures of fame, personal struggles and isolation.

Drawing on exclusive interviews with family members and close associates, Bergsman presents the most comprehensive account to date of McPhatter’s life and legacy. The book honors a pioneering artist whose voice laid the foundation for soul, rock and R&B, and whose influence continues to echo decades later.

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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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