Following the success of their recent single “Dead”, Atreyu returns with “Ego Death”, a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you’re meant to be. Built on crushing riffs, a surging groove, and a massive melodic hook, the song balances the band’s heaviest instincts with one of their most emotionally resonant choruses to date. The band says, “Sometimes a piece of you has to die in order for you to truly live. ‘Ego Death’ is peace.” The single arrives alongside a music video. This release showcases exactly why Atreyu remains a driving force in heavy music, delivering intensity and melody in equal measure.
The Southern California band recently announced a spring tour supporting Sevendust kicking off April 20 in Indianapolis before concluding in Knoxville on May 20. The run includes appearances at Welcome to Rockville on May 7 and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival on May 15. Atreyu has pushed well beyond their DIY roots since forming around the turn of the millennium, earning multiple RIAA Gold records, Top 20 Billboard 200 debuts, and spots on major film and video game soundtracks. With over a billion streams worldwide and a fanbase that keeps growing, the band recently wrapped a triumphant co-headlining U.S. run and tore through massive festivals like Download, Hellfest, Welcome to Rockville, and Inkcarceration.
Their latest album ‘The Beautiful Dark of Life’, released in 2023 via Spinefarm, debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums and has already racked up over 75 million streams. Singles like “Gone” and “Watch Me Burn” lit up rock radio and flagship playlists like Spotify’s “Volume” and Apple Music’s “The Riff”. Atreyu’s riffs, hooks, melodies, and relentless energy continue to define what modern heavy music can be. “Ego Death” stands as another powerful statement from a band that refuses to stand still.
Tour dates supporting Sevendust:
4/20 – Indianapolis @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
4/21 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
4/22 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City Bham
4/24 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
4/25 – Destin, FL @ Club LA
4/28 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
4/29 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
5/1 – Denver, CO @ Summit
5/2 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
5/4 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
5/5 – Springfield, MO @ Regency Live
5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
5/9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
5/11 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
5/12 – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
5/14 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre
5/15 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
World-renowned ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro released his highly anticipated new album ‘Calm Seas’ and is out now. The acoustic ambient album marks a reflective new chapter in Shimabukuro’s creative journey, rooted in simplicity, peace, and the quiet strength of connecting nature to the human spirit. Recorded in Hawai’i, the project features 13 original compositions with 12 additional versions included on the digital album. Each track evokes cinematic landscapes and meditative soundscapes, showcasing Shimabukuro’s unmistakable ability to push the ukulele beyond convention with performances that are both technically breathtaking and deeply personal.
Shimabukuro explains, “Calm Seas was an eye-opening and healing project for me. It rekindled my connection and relationship with nature. As a kid, I spent a lot of time outdoors, swimming in the ocean, camping in the mountains. Some of my favorite memories include sleeping on the beach to the sound of the waves, and waking up to the light of the rising sun.” The album flips his typical creative process. He says, “Usually, when I think of adding the sounds of the ocean, waterfalls, or the sound of native birds to any music score, I write the music first, and later add the background sounds. However, for this project, we recorded nature first and created the music around it. The sound of the birds and the ocean waves served as the leading melodic content for each piece.” Songs like “Sounds of Hakalau” blend his signature ukulele artistry with calls of critically endangered native Hawaiian bird species, creating an immersive soundscape that transports listeners directly into the lush rainforest. Shimabukuro returns to the road in March 2026 promoting the album.
It may be cold outside, but warmer days are ahead with the month of July sizzling with some incredible country entertainment! On July 10 the Emmy award-winning group Little Big Town treats fans to their iconic hits. Then on July 23, country music sensation Parker McCollum arrives to deliver a selection of his many hit songs. Tickets go on sale for all performances on Friday, February 6 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.
“Little Big Town brings such a unique performance with their intricate harmonies, energy and audience connection and Parker McCollum brings incredible storytelling to his music and performances. Fans of country music are in for some incredible entertainment choice – or choose both!” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing & Resort Operations, Niagara Casinos.
On July 10, enjoy the incredible music of the award-winning group Little Big Town – consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook. Known for smash hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone” and the Grammy-nominated “Little White Church” with incredible accolades to date. Little Big Town has earned more than 45 award show nominations and has taken home over 20 awards. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Little Big Town released their first-ever career-spanning Greatest Hits album in the fall of 2025, which features collaborations with Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Sugarland.
Arriving on July 23, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. Known for his explosive platinum hit “Burn It Down,” the accolades haven’t slowed down. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honour) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations for New Artist of the Year. Other chart toppers include “Pretty Heart,” “To Be Loved By You,” and “Handle On You.” McCollum has just released his self-titled fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, which is an artistic achievement and includes his current radio single, “What Kinda Man.”
Show dates & performances Little Big Town Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Showtime: 8:00pm Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Parker McCollum Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Showtime: 8:30pm Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, February 6 at 10:00am.
Globally celebrated composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi will make his venue debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on October 7, 2026. The acclaimed musician performs a special one-night-only show titled “Ludovico Einaudi: Solo Piano” beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6 at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster starting at $69.95 plus applicable fees. Einaudi is renowned for his mastery of contemporary classical music, blending classical, pop, and rock elements into a signature sound that has led to a prolific career composing scores for high-profile film and television productions including “Doctor Zhivago”, “I’m Still Here”, and the Academy Award-winning films “Nomadland” and “The Father”.
Einaudi recently announced his latest solo album ‘Solo Piano’, featuring works spanning his illustrious 30-year career. His first-ever collection of solo piano works releases on February 27, 2026. As one of the world’s most-streamed classical musicians, Einaudi creates ambient, cohesive soundscapes that transcend traditional genre boundaries. Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist featuring his most iconic compositions. The 1,480-seat Encore Theater ranked number one as Billboard’s Top Venue under 2,000 capacity in 2025 and has hosted performances by icons including Diana Ross, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, and comedic acts like Ali Wong and Nate Bargatze.
Multi-Platinum artist Russell Dickerson is bringing his high-octane live show home to Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on May 8 for a birthday celebration he’s calling the “Nash-Birthday Bash”. The hometown blowout promises cakes, candles, and carnage, with Dickerson delivering an all-out performance alongside Tyler Hubbard, Adrien Nunez, and Kevin Powers. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6. The show caps off a massive run of festival appearances including C2C’s three-day festival with stops in Glasgow, London, and Belfast, plus RODEOHOUSTON, Tortuga Music Festival, and The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. His RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2026 launches April 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina, hitting amphitheaters and the biggest venues he’s headlined to date.
On Friday, Dickerson releases “The Roses”, an intimate piano-driven track written alongside Michael Hardy, Chase McGill, and Jordan Schmidt. The song captures the beauty of finding purpose through deep connection and commitment, spotlighting Dickerson’s vocal range with him front and center on piano. His current single “Worth Your Wild” marks his 10th career single to reach the Billboard and Mediabase Country Charts, continuing a run that includes number one hits “Yours”, “Blue Tacoma”, “Love You Like I Used To”, “Every Little Thing”, and “God Gave Me a Girl”. With nearly 4 billion career streams and a reputation for lyrical brilliance paired with sold-out showmanship, Dickerson’s rise centers on his fourth studio album ‘Famous Back Home’, which fuses country-soul, ’80s rock, and modern pop while showcasing his signature heart-on-sleeve sincerity.
Toronto’s summer festival calendar just got a major upgrade. All Things Go Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 Toronto edition, returning June 6–7 to RBC Amphitheatre with a stacked, thoughtfully curated bill and one of its most fan-friendly features intact: no overlapping set times.
Saturday is headlined by Kesha and Toronto favorites The Beaches, joined by Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camara, and Bella Kay. Sunday brings another heavy-hitting lineup led by Lorde and Wet Leg, alongside Del Water Gap, Jade Lemac, Momma, and Flower Face.
Beyond the music, All Things Go has built its reputation around community and inclusion, centering female, LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, and marginalized artists long before it became a trend. The festival again partners with Live Nation Women, reinforcing its commitment to representation both onstage and behind the scenes. With praise from outlets like Billboard Canada and NOW Toronto, and a growing presence beyond its DC and New York roots, the Toronto edition continues to feel like a natural expansion rather than a corporate copy-paste.
Fan Presale begins Thursday, February 5 at 10am ET, with general on-sale following Friday, February 6 at 10am ET. Tickets are expected to move fast. For fans who want a weekend of great music without impossible schedule choices, All Things Go Toronto 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most satisfying festival experiences of the summer.
Broken Social Scene have announced the May 8, 2026 release of their new album Remember The Humans via Arts & Crafts. Marking their first new studio album in nearly a decade, the LP reunites the Toronto collective with producer David Newfeld, who helmed their breakthrough You Forgot It in People (2002) and self-titled 2005 album. Across the 12 tracks the arrangements are dense and enveloping – a lattice of horns, guitars, voices, and electronics – yet melody always remains sovereign, refusing to be swallowed by the sheer sound. When the music drifts towards abstraction, a grounding bass line arrives to anchor the listener, reminding us always that there are human hands on the controls and that, however artful, this is still rock and roll.
This sensibility crystallizes in Remember The Humans’ opening track and lead single “Not Around Anymore,” where Broken Social Scene’s co-founder Kevin Drew incants about the disappearance of possibility in a world where “it’s all gone away.” But the nostalgia hinted at by the lyrics is gently resisted by the music: by invoking a past that has vanished, the song unexpectedly floods the present with a glow that rivals the very greatness being lamented.
The video for the song was directed by Jordan D Allen, Rachel McLean and Kevin Drew.
In addition to the new music, Broken Social Scene, Metric & Stars have announced the All The Feelings North American Tour, promoted by Live Nation. A celebration of lifelong friendship and creative communion amongst the Toronto legends, the tour kicks off in Austin at the Moody Theatre on June 8th and ends with a glorious homecoming at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto on August 7th. Highlights include The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 16th, The Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn on July 30th and The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on August 4th. All dates are listed below. Tickets are on-sale Friday, February 6 at 10am local and will be available here.
Remember the Humans was shaped by reunion and loss in equal measure. When Drew and Newfeld reconnected after nearly 20 years apart, one hangout became what they call “a hurricane of fun.” During the recording, both lost their mothers – a shared grief that drew them closer. As Newfeld recalls, “our moms would have wanted us to do this, and get it right after 20 years of not working together.”
As ever, Broken Social Scene operates less as a band than as a community and songs evolve by ceding control to whoever can best carry them forward in the moment. Drew may be the designated driver, but collaborators on Remember the Humans, including Hannah Georgas, Lisa Lobsinger, and Feist, step into the foreground throughout the record, shaping songs with a sense of collective authorship that has always defined the group’s ethos.
The songs work because no one fully commands them. But this is where Newfeld matters most. As BSS’s Charles Spearin puts it, “his production suits the chaos of our songwriting so well…he’s got a childlike energy that is really contagious, when you get a piece of music that he loves, Oh my God, he’s bouncing like a little boy.”
The same unruly energy that keeps a band young can also trap it in its own past. Yet on Remember the Humans, Broken Social Scene have evolved with a deep sense of intention. It is the sound of a band deepening rather than reinventing, exploring the emotional implications of forms they’ve spent twenty years shaping. “There’s a different kind of honesty in this record,” says Spearin, “we’ve had success, we’ve lost friends, we’ve lost parents, we’re at this ‘what happens next?’ stage in life.” Remember the Humans is adult music in the best sense: contradictory, wounded, expansive – hopeful in a way that feels earned rather than declared. And it is also, in its refusal of control and its embrace of the ungovernable, a testament to something increasingly rare: art that is not optimized, not streamlined, not strategic.
BSS’s own evolution mirrors something happening outside it. After years of oversaturation and noise, the culture itself seems to have looped back to a craving for the raw, the communal, and the unguarded. The conditions that made You Forgot It in People feel necessary in 2002 have, in altered form, returned in 2026. According to Drew, “in 2026, you’re going to see a lot of resurgence of people going back to the roots of who they are, because things in their lifetime have gotten quite lost. I think we’ve let each other down, and I think it’s art that always tries to prevail, and tries to get us back on track.”
In a culture defined by abstraction and distance, Broken Social Scene have made a record that insists on the analog fact of human presence. It asks, gently, but insistently, that we remember each other, that we remember the human.
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE TOUR DATES:
6/8 – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX 6/9 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX 6/11 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO 6/13 – Sandy Amphitheater – Sandy, UT 6/16 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA 6/17 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ 6/19 – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre – San Diego, CA 6/21 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA 6/24 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR 7/24 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL 7/25 – Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI 7/27 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA 7/28 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA 7/30 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY 8/1 – The Anthem – Washington, DC 8/3 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA 8/4 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN 8/7 – RBC Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON
Music and sports cross paths more than you think. Sometimes it’s clever wordplay, sometimes it’s a wild brag, and sometimes it’s just an artist showing off how deep their sports knowledge runs. Here are 10 impressive athlete name-drops hiding in famous lyrics.
Chance the Rapper — “Eternal” Claiming to outshine Stephen Curry from beyond the arc is a bold move. That confidence is half the fun.
Billy Joel — “We Didn’t Start the Fire” Joe DiMaggio gets immortalized alongside world history. Baseball legends age well in pop songs.
Ice Cube — “It Was a Good Day” Triple-doubles and Michael Jordan comparisons don’t get more iconic than this.
Beastie Boys — “Sure Shot” A deep baseball pull with Rod Carew. Nerdy, unexpected, and very Beastie Boys.
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg — “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” “Real deal Holyfield” made Evander Holyfield part of rap vocabulary forever.
John Fogerty — “Centerfield” Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, and DiMaggio all in one song. Baseball poetry at its peak.
Lil Wayne — “D.O.A.” Wayne stacks sports metaphors with Deion Sanders energy. Flashy references for a flashy rapper.
Eminem — “Fly Away” Brett Favre gets pulled into a lyric that’s chaotic in the most Eminem way.
Kendrick Lamar — “Go DJ” Bars referencing O.J. Simpson and Scottie Pippen land with razor-sharp precision.
Childish Gambino — “Two Weeks” Comparing himself to Tiger Woods at his peak says everything about confidence levels.
FX is revisiting one of America’s most scrutinized romances with Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, the first chapter in Ryan Murphy’s new anthology project. The newly released trailer offers an intimate look at the early spark between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, from their first meeting to the romance that quickly became public property. Paul Kelly steps into the role of JFK Jr., while Sarah Pidgeon portrays Bessette as poised, guarded, and increasingly overwhelmed by sudden fame.
Rather than glamorizing the couple outright, the series appears focused on the cost of living inside a modern fairy tale. As their relationship deepens, so does the pressure of constant attention, expectation, and intrusion. The trailer suggests a story less about celebrity romance and more about the quiet strain behind it, especially for Bessette, whose private life became a national fixation almost overnight. Premiering February 12 on FX and Hulu, the nine-episode series aims to reframe a familiar story through a more human lens, asking what it really means to fall in love when the world refuses to look away.
After nearly seven years on daytime television, Kelly Clarkson has confirmed that The Kelly Clarkson Show will come to an end following its seventh season.
Clarkson announced the news on February 2, calling it a deeply personal decision rooted in family, healing, and the need to step away from a demanding daily schedule. While the show will continue airing new episodes through fall 2026, this season will be her last as host.
“This was not an easy decision — but this season will be my last,” Clarkson wrote in an Instagram post. She explained that leaving the show will allow her to prioritize her children, River Rose, 11, and Remy Alexander, 9, during what she described as an important chapter in their lives.
The decision comes less than a year after the death of her former husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away at 48 following a three-year battle with skin cancer. The loss marked a profound turning point for Clarkson and her family.
Still, she made one thing clear: this is not a farewell to the spotlight.
“This isn’t goodbye,” she wrote. “I’ll still be making music, playing shows here and there, and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time.”
Since its debut in 2019, The Kelly Clarkson Show carved out a unique place in daytime TV. It wasn’t flashy or confrontational. Instead, it leaned into sincerity, humor, and empathy.
The show became especially beloved for its “Kellyoke” opening segments, where Clarkson reinterpreted songs across genres, reminding viewers that before she was a talk show host, she was one of the most powerful vocalists of her generation.
The series also balanced celebrity interviews with stories from everyday people, often spotlighting teachers, first responders, and unsung community heroes.
Over its run, the show earned 24 Daytime Emmy Awards, including multiple wins for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Talk Show Host.
Originally produced in Los Angeles, the show relocated to New York City ahead of its fifth season. Clarkson later admitted the move was necessary for her personal well-being.
That reset seemed to breathe new life into the show, even as Clarkson privately navigated major personal struggles.
Production on Season 7 will continue as planned, with Clarkson hosting most episodes and a handful of guest hosts filling in later this year. NBCUniversal has not announced a finale date, but confirmed episodes will air through fall 2026.
As for Clarkson herself, she’s already filmed episodes of The Voice’s upcoming “Battle of Champions” season and continues to hint at future music projects.
For now, though, she’s choosing something rare in entertainment: stepping back at the height of success.
And after nearly seven years of giving audiences her voice, her energy, and her honesty every weekday, it feels like a decision she’s earned.
