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Country Rock Artist Joe Hermes Drops Feel-Good Single “A Honky Tonk Feelin’”

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There are certain songs that just make you feel good, and that’s what Joe Hermes’ new track “A Honky Tonk Feelin’” is all about. The positive vibes are even evident in the title, a barnburner of a song meant for toe tapping, head bobbing, and raising a glass to. These are the types of songs that Hermes is becoming known for as he continues to attract more and more attention in the country rock scene.

“A Honky Tonk Feelin’” is reflective of the working-class roots that Hermes comes from, a blue-collar country rock anthem that would fit into any era of music. It’s a good time jam meant for blasting at a tailgate, in a dive bar, or from pickup truck speakers cruising down the highway. It’ll get the whole bar rocking, and suddenly your concerns about getting a good night’s sleep fall completely by the wayside.

“A Honky Tonk Feelin’” seems like the right vibe to end the summer off with. A commitment to good times and good friends, even if the days are getting shorter. Considering his background and personality, it’s no wonder that Hermes enjoys a good night out. He is a man of faith, family, and values, a former football player who has a good heart. He’s fun-loving, and he tries to convey that through his music.

A native of Illinois, Hermes grew up equally on country and rock n’ roll. You can hear both sides of that in his music, with his intense, soulful, raw, and honest approach. It was 2020 when Hermes first made his debut with the EP Souls With Stones. Despite the challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, he soldiered on and focused primarily on songwriting. Once things settled down, he had songs ready to go and released the full-length Rockin’ A Country Town in 2023. He has continued releasing several singles since then and has become more established as a live act.

Sometimes you just got to let loose. Fortunately, we have artists like Joe Hermes here to remind us to.

Pop-Rock Band The Cab Announce Comeback EP ‘Road To Reign: A Prelude’ Out September 26

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After more than a decade of silence, The Cab is back with their highly anticipated new EP Road To Reign: A Prelude. An emotional and moving collection of songs that showcases The Cab’s signature genre-blending sound, the EP is set to be released on September 26th. Pre-save Road To Reign: A Prelude now here.

Road to Reign: A Prelude marks the start of a brand new chapter for The Cab, whose fans have kept the band’s legacy alive over the last ten years while patiently waiting for their return. This EP sets the tone for what’s to come, reminding longtime fans why they fell in love with The Cab in the first place and giving new ones a reason to stick around.

Shares vocalist Alex DeLeon: “After all of these years we knew that the time was now. We missed the fans. We missed them singing with us. We missed staying after shows and getting to know them. The Cab is theirs as much as it is ours. I don’t think we have ever been so excited to be onstage and to travel the world performing. These first four songs are just a window looking into what’s to come and we have so much more in store for everyone. We won’t take a single song or show for granted. Being in this band is what we were born to do!

Catch The Cab on tour this fall beginning October 8th. The band will be joining All Time Low for select dates of the Everyone’s Talking! Tour, in addition to performances at When We Were Young Festival, and headline shows in Singapore and Philippines in December. For a full list of upcoming shows, please see below or visit https://thecabband.com/.

Road To Reign: A Prelude Track Listing:

1. Pain

2. Rollercoaster

3. Every Little Lie

4. Stay This Way Forever

Upcoming Tour Dates:

10/8 – Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live **

10/9 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion **

10/11 – Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha **

10/12 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rock Amphitheatre **

10/14 – Seattle, WA @ Wamu Theater **

10/16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center **

10/17 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

10/18 – Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young Festival

10/19 – Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young Festival

10/21 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic **

10/22 – Inglewood, CA @ Youtube Theater **

10/23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theater **

10/25 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom **

10/26 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port **

10/28 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory **

10/29 – Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall **

10/31 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee **

11/2 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe **

11/3 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore **

12/10 – Singapore @ Foo Chow Building (SOLD OUT)

12/11 – Singapore @ Foo Chow Building

12/13 – Philippines @ New Frontier Theater

** – Indicates show with All Time Low

About The Cab:

The Cab is an American pop-rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, known for their emotionally rich songwriting, genre-blending sound, and sharp musicality. Since their formation in 2005, the band has carved out a lasting place in the alternative music scene—fusing sleek pop production with rock instrumentation, R&B influences, and lyrical depth.

Originally discovered by Panic and the Disco and Fall Out Boy, The Cab gained early momentum with their breakout debut album, Whisper War(2008) released through Fueled by Ramen. Achieving a #1 charting position on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart, Whisper War featured fan-favorite singles “Bounce,” “I’ll Run,” and “One of THOSE Nights.” 

In 2011, the band made a bold creative leap with Symphony Soldier—an independently released, self-funded album that elevated their sound to cinematic levels. With songs like “Angel with a Shotgun” and “Endlessly,” the record showcased The Cab’s ambition and artistic independence, solidifying their place among the most emotionally resonant bands of their era.

“Angel With a Shotgun” established itself as a fan favorite off the record, surpassing 260M+ streams and quickly becoming the band’s most-streamed song. Despite being released in 2011, well before the days of TikTok, the song has had incredible success on shortform platforms, reaching 400M+ views across 300K+ TikTok creates to date. The song’s impact on shortform platforms broke into fan subcultures, where it emerged as the de facto theme song for Nightcore, resulting in 260M+ views specifically across Nightcore UGC videos.

“Angel With a Shotgun” remains a timeless hit, recently resurging on TikTok where – in the last month alone – it shot up with 16K+ creates delivering over 43M+ views across the sound. More than a decade after its release, the song’s continued relevance reinforces The Cab’s reputation in the pop-punk community and beyond.

After an extended hiatus, in 2025 The Cab have officially returned announcing their first new music in over a decade as well as live touring dates.

Diving deeper into themes of growth, reinvention, and emotional clarity, filtered through the lens of lived experience and creative maturity, their new music offers listeners the same relatable themes & cinematic energy that originally made them fans of The Cab 10+ years ago.

The highly anticipated new EP,To Reign: A Prelude, is just the beginning as the band prepares to release their first full length album since 2012 in 2026.

The band’s current lineup features the return of members Alex DeLeon (vocals), Alex Marshall (guitar, keys), Dave Briggs (drums), and Joey Thunder (bass).

Metalcore Band Lost In Hollywood Share New Single “Pretty Skin”

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Impactful, melancholic, and energetic — these are qualities with which Lost in Hollywood vocalist Amon Garrasi, guitarist Timo Dymala, bassist Julian Utz, and drummer Samuel Minio capture the emotions of their listeners.

Lost in Hollywood were founded in early 2023 and quickly gained attention in the metalcore scene with their debut album The Beauty of Death gaining over 1.9 million streams. Their first live shows, including at the Reeperbahn Festival 2024, showcased the band’s immense potential. 

In 2025, Lost in Hollywood signed with Arising Empire, toured as support for SETYØURSAILS, and additional concerts and festival appearances for this year and next year are already confirmed.

For their single“Pretty Skin,” the band worked with Manuel Kohlert of Future Palace during the songwriting process. The song was co-produced and mixed by Max Ivory and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek — one of the most demanded producers in the scene who has worked on critically acclaimed albums with acts such as Electric Callboy, Future Palace, Annisokay,and many more.

Death-Pop Band Blood Command Unleash Explosive New Single “Mariah’s Song”

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Norwegian death-pop renegades Blood Command return with their explosive new single“Mariah’s Song.” Fronted by the unstoppable Nikki Brumen, the track fuses razor-sharp riffs, hardcore urgency, and a soaring emo-tinged chorus, channeling the chaos of overwhelming, forbidden love into a devastating anthem.

With over 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a relentless touring schedule that has taken them to major festivals like 2000 Trees, ArcTanGent, Reload, Mystic, and Mighty Sounds, as well as upcoming European club shows and a confirmed slot at Wacken Open Air 2026, Blood Command continue to cement their reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting heavy acts. “Mariah’s Song” captures the raw energy of their celebrated live performances while proving once again that the band’s unique blend of punk fury and irresistible pop sensibility is impossible to ignore.

5 Surprising Facts About Marvin Gaye’s ‘Here, My Dear’

Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear is one of the most personal records in soul music. Released in 1978, it stands as both an artistic statement and an emotional document. Every track reflects the honesty of a songwriter willing to place his private life into his music, a quality that has since influenced countless pop artists who draw from their own personal journeys.

1. A Double Album Born From Divorce

Here, My Dear was created as part of Gaye’s divorce settlement with Anna Gordy Gaye. He agreed to give her half of the royalties from his next album, and instead of a “quick” project, he poured his emotions into an expansive double LP.

2. A Studio of His Own

The sessions took place at Marvin Gaye Studios in Los Angeles. Surrounded by a familiar space, Gaye wrote and performed with intimacy, playing all the keyboard parts himself and shaping the sound with engineer Art Stewart.

3. The Artwork as Storytelling

The cover shows Gaye in a toga in a neo-Roman setting, while the back depicts a collapsing temple marked “matrimony.” Inside, the fold-out artwork presents a Monopoly-style board with images of marriage, music, and judgment, offering a striking visual reflection of the album’s themes.

4. A Song Without Boundaries

“When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You” runs over six minutes with no chorus or bridge, flowing like a confessional conversation. Gaye used it as both a centerpiece and a reprise, creating a structural anchor that guided the album.

5. A Funky Space Journey

“A Funky Space Reincarnation” takes listeners to an imagined cosmic world influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic and Earth, Wind & Fire. Its playful groove balances the heavier moments of the album, showing Gaye’s range as both a soul poet and a funk innovator.

Here, My Dear captures Marvin Gaye’s artistry at its most fearless. The album transforms personal experience into musical storytelling, a tradition later embraced by pop artists who use their work as a mirror of their own lives. Its honesty and innovation continue to resonate, making it a true gem in his catalog.

5 Surprising Facts About Boyz II Men’s ‘II’

Boyz II Men’s II is a landmark in R&B history. Released in 1994, it cemented the group as global icons, fusing silky harmonies with emotional depth. Beyond the chart-topping singles, there are stories and details that highlight the extraordinary legacy of this album.

1. A Historic Chart Double

“I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in succession. Boyz II Men became the third artist to replace themselves at #1 in the United States, following Elvis Presley and The Beatles.

2. Consecutive Record Runs

“I’ll Make Love to You” stayed at #1 for 14 weeks, equaling Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Coming right after the 13-week run of “End of the Road,” Boyz II Men achieved consecutive double-digit #1 reigns.

3. A Tribute in Harmony

The interlude “Khalil” honors the group’s road manager, Roderick “Khalil” Rountree. His memory lives through this spoken track that connects deeply with the group’s personal story.

4. Grammy Gold

II earned the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 37th Grammy Awards in 1995. The category debuted that year, making this record the very first winner of the award.

5. A Bold Production Story

Over 20 songs were recorded for II, with Motown president Jheryl Busby calling in Babyface, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis to contribute. Busby also chose “I’ll Make Love to You” as the lead single, guiding the album toward one of its most iconic successes.

II shines with record-breaking singles, heartfelt tributes, Grammy recognition, and bold production choices. These hidden gems celebrate the artistry of Boyz II Men and the enduring influence of one of R&B’s greatest albums.

10 Essential Albums for Getting Into Jazz Fusion

Jazz fusion is a playground where virtuosity meets groove, where jazz, rock, funk, and soul collide. For newcomers, these albums serve as a gateway into its limitless creativity.

Chick Corea – ‘Return to Forever’
A lush, melodic blend of jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms, this album became a blueprint for fusion. Corea’s keys sparkle while Stanley Clarke’s bass gives it weight and warmth.

Herbie Hancock – ‘Head Hunters’
Groove-heavy and irresistibly funky, Hancock fuses jazz with funk and R&B in a way that still sounds futuristic. “Chameleon” alone could convert anyone to the world of jazz fusion.

John McLaughlin – ‘Extrapolation’
Before the Mahavishnu Orchestra, McLaughlin set the stage with this fiery debut. It bridges free-flowing jazz improvisation with the sharp edges of rock guitar.

Mahavishnu Orchestra – ‘The Inner Mounting Flame’
Explosive, electric, and spiritual, this album epitomizes the intensity of fusion. McLaughlin’s guitar meets Billy Cobham’s thunderous drums in a storm of virtuosity.

Miles Davis – ‘Bitches Brew’
A landmark in music history, this double album rewrote the rules of jazz by adding rock’s raw power and psychedelic textures. It remains the Big Bang of jazz fusion.

Pat Metheny Group – ‘Offramp’
Atmospheric and melodic, it introduced listeners to fusion with a softer touch. Metheny’s guitar tone feels like a dream, perfectly balancing complexity with accessibility.

Return to Forever – ‘Romantic Warrior’
Corea’s legendary group turned fusion into a high-wire act of precision and power. This record blends medieval themes with jazz and prog-rock complexity.

Steely Dan – ‘Aja’
Slick production meets jazz sophistication on this endlessly listenable classic. Becker and Fagen assembled an all-star roster of players to make fusion radio-ready.

Weather Report – ‘Heavy Weather’
Jaco Pastorius’ bass steals the show, especially on “Birdland.” The record balances pop accessibility with deep, intricate playing—perfect for first-time listeners.

Yellowjackets – ‘Yellowjackets’
Their debut merges smooth grooves with sophisticated harmonies, carving out a place in the modern fusion landscape. It’s an album that feels both intricate and inviting.

10 Essential Albums for Modern Indie Rock Fans

Indie rock has always thrived on restless energy, genre-bending experiments, and the thrill of finding beauty in unexpected corners. For modern fans, these albums form a foundation—spanning the gritty, the dreamy, and the anthemic.

Arctic Monkeys – ‘AM’
A swaggering, nocturnal record full of riffs that sound like they were born under neon lights. Alex Turner’s sharp lyricism gives indie rock its cool leather jacket moment, making late nights feel cinematic.

Bon Iver – ‘22, A Million’
Experimental yet deeply human, this album folds folk sensibilities into fractured electronic textures. Justin Vernon makes vulnerability feel cosmic, showing how indie rock can lean into abstraction without losing its soul.

Florence + The Machine – ‘Ceremonials’
Cathedral-sized choruses and lush instrumentation give this album its mythic energy. Florence Welch’s voice towers above the arrangements, turning indie rock into something both spiritual and visceral.

Fleet Foxes – ‘Helplessness Blues’
Layered harmonies and intricate arrangements bring a folk-rock warmth to indie fans’ playlists. It’s an album that asks big questions while inviting listeners to lose themselves in its pastoral soundscapes.

Mitski – ‘Be the Cowboy’
Every song feels like a tiny stage play, balancing vulnerability with cinematic drama. Mitski delivers indie rock with theatricality, proving intimacy and grandiosity can live in the same breath.

Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Punisher’
Bridgers’ hushed voice and razor-sharp songwriting capture the millennial mood of longing and disillusionment. It’s an indie rock masterpiece that sneaks up quietly, then devastates you with honesty.

Tame Impala – ‘Currents’
Psychedelia meets sleek pop, creating a record that sounds equally at home in headphones or on festival stages. Kevin Parker redefined indie rock’s boundaries, showing how groove and introspection can intertwine.

The National – ‘High Violet’
Brooding yet strangely comforting, the album blends baritone confessionals with lush arrangements. It’s the perfect companion for late-night indie fans who crave catharsis in minor keys.

Vampire Weekend – ‘Modern Vampires of the City’
Playful and profound, this album captures the restless energy of a band maturing into something timeless. Indie rock here becomes both an existential question and a joyful celebration.

Wet Leg – ‘Wet Leg’
With sly humor and razor-sharp hooks, this debut felt like a jolt of fresh air for indie rock. Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers turned wry one-liners into anthems, proving wit and chaos belong on the dancefloor.

Indie Rock Band Breakup Shoes Announce New Album ‘Standing Still’ Out October 10

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Indie rock group Breakup Shoes has today released the deceptively upbeat and dance-y “Malaise”, streaming now Here . Fans can also read more about the new single – taken from the band’s forthcoming album Standing Still–exclusively on Under The RadarStanding Still was produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers) and features previous singles “Copacetic” and “Brainwashed”. The album is set to be released on October 10th. To pre-order, please visit: breakupshoes.com.

Standing Still Tracklist:

1. Moving On Is Hard

2. Brainwash

3. The Suburbs

4. Malaise

5. Universal

6. Anti Social Socialite

7. Midwest Goodbye

8. Copacetic

9. Infinitely Sweet

10. …But So Is Standing Still

On the new single, vocalist/guitarist Nick Zawisa shares: “I wrote ‘Malaise’ from a place of stagnation and complacency. I had just gotten back from visiting some friends in New York and was frustrated at how stuck I was feeling in the sweltering Phoenix heat and had convinced myself that I needed a big change to break me out of the comfortable spell of the mundane. That inflection point is what this song is about; realizing you need to make a change and following through instead of getting in your own way.

He continues: “In the demo stage, ‘Malaise’ had a bit of a darker, shoegaze vibe but when it came time to track it, we started with some simple disco-drums and wanted to lean into a dancier vibe. So we let the bassline take the driver’s seat. We then buttoned it up with synths, bongos, reverbed out tom fills and some glockenspiel, while sprinkling in some guitar hooks. We were just having fun in the studio with this one; leaving a long instrumental bridge/outro because it felt good and we didn’t want the song to stop.

Breakup Shoes will be touring the West Coast this fall with Felly starting on October 23rd. Fans can catch the band live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and more. For a full list of dates or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.breakupshoes.com/tour.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

10/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

10/25 – Solana Beach, CA @ Music Box

10/29 – Santa Barbara CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club

10/30 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley

11/1 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

11/2 – Reno, NV @ Cypress Reno

11/4 – Portland, OR @ Holocene

11/5 – Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou’s

11/7 – Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl

11/8 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music

11/11 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club

11/12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

11/13 – Fort Collins, CO @ For The Crows Tour

11/14 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre

Arizona alt-indie act Breakup Shoes has no plans of stopping anytime soon.

Formed in 2015 by close high school friends, now 10 years later, the hardworking group has evolved into their current lineup — Nick Zawisa (vocals / guitar), Matthew Witsoe (drums), Michael Montiel (bass) and Michael Cully (guitar) — thanks in part to the DIY show culture across their hometown of Phoenix and leaning into extensive US touring with bands like Summer Salt, WILLIS, Phoneboy and more.

From 2016’s acclaimed debut EP, Nicotine Dream, the band has proceeded to self-release two additional EPs as well as three full-length albums — with 2018’s Unrequited Love (& other clichés) garnering nearly fifty million streams across platforms. 

Most recently the band put out 2023’s The Death of Everything Worrisome. The eight-track LP — featuring singles “At Least I’ve Still Got Some Friends,” “Rat Race” and “Get Lost” — is an earnest reflection on modern anxiety that balances blunt vulnerability with catchy hooks and melodies.

Moving into the second half of 2025, Breakup Shoes is set to release their highly anticipated follow-up titled, Standing Still.

Produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers), someone who was hugely influential to the group, Breakup Shoes says they found a great “sonic match” for their upcoming record.

 “[Charlie] helped us forge a new chapter in our sound that is ambitious and original while still keeping the earnest lyricism and storytelling that Breakup Shoes is known for front and center,” says Nick Zawisa.

“The album chronicles the story of my last few years, centered around feeling dissatisfaction with the status quo,” Zawisa adds. “It grapples with feeling stuck, complacent, and unhappy; all the feelings that culminated in uprooting my life and moving across the country.”

The band’s infectious lead single “Brainwash” is streaming worldwide now, with the album releasing October 10th, 2025 and is available for pre-order now at breakupshoes.com.

Agnostic Front Announce New Album ‘Echoes In Eternity’ And Western U.S. Tour With Strung Out, Murphy’s Law, La Armada

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NYC’s legendary pioneers, AGNOSTIC FRONT, are set to unveil the unapologetically fierce new album Echoes in Eternity. The band’sestablished sound remains best known for their pure adrenaline-fueled riffs, unrelenting energy and outspoken critique on social corruption. “Way of War” is the first single to land ahead of this forthcoming onslaught; Echoes in Eternity is set to arrive in its full thunderous form on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

The band comments on “Way of War”:

“The track is very much a sign of the times! How the corrupt politicians greed pulls us and many other nations into senseless wars. These actions unfortunately, come with casualties that civilians never call for. It’s the way of war.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT hold nothing back. In “Way of War”, the forthcoming album’s opener, a relentless storm of driving rhythms and aggressive vocal chants awaits. It’s an abrasive and raucous display of power against injustice. 

AGNOSTIC FRONT is set to tour the Western United States this fall with a stacked line-up including STRUNG OUT (playing Exile In Oblivion in its entirety), MURPHY’S LAW and LA ARMADA. The tour is set to kick off on Wednesday, October 15th in Denver CO and will continue to pummel audiences across the West Coast until ending on November 2nd in Garden Grove CA. 

Following the East Meets West tour, the band will then embark on an East Coast US tour with RAW BRIGADE and VIOLENT WAY as support.

EAST MEETS WEST TOUR DATES

October 15, 2025 – The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
October 16, 2025 – Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
October 17, 2025 – The Shredder – Boise, ID
October 18, 2025 – Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
October 19, 2025 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
October 21, 2025 – The Ritz – San Jose, CA
October 22, 2025 – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento, CA
October 23, 2025 – Cornerstone Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
October 24, 2025 – Ventura Music Hall – Ventura, CA
October 25, 2025 – The Glass House – Pomona, CA
October 26, 2025 – Swan Dive – Las Vegas, NV
October 28, 2025 – The Rock – Tucson, AZ
October 29, 2025 – The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
October 30, 2025 – Transplants Brewery – Palmdale, CA
November 01, 2025 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
November 02, 2025 – Garden Amp – Garden Grove, CA