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JYT Step Forward With Confident New Single “Say Less”

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JYT Step Forward With Confident New Single “Say Less”

Rising new boyband JYT (Just Your Type) kicks off 2026 with the release of their sophomore single “Say Less” (produced by Oak Felder (Usher, Kehlani) and Freddy Wexler (Justin Bieber, BlackPink.) The track lives in that sweet spot where nostalgia and newness collide—future-leaning pop that nods to the 2000s without ever losing its modern edge. It’s a confident anthem about instant chemistry and unspoken attraction, delivered with the ease of a group that knows exactly who they are. On the track the boys share: “Say Less’ feels like us leveling up. It’s confident, it’s rhythmic, and it lets us really perform. We’ve been putting everything into the live show, and this song is a big part of showing who we’re becoming.”

This also marks the release of their first official music video. Director and co-choreographer Nick DeMoura shares: “There’s something undeniable about the way JYT moves on this record. The confidence, the precision. They just look incredible. Directing this video was about capturing that energy and letting the performance speak for itself.” Co-choreographer J Blaze shared: “I loved working on the choreography for this record. The guys are incredibly talented and were fully open to pushing themselves throughout rehearsals. They made the process feel effortless, which allowed the choreography to grow naturally and authentically. I’m excited to see what’s next for them. The world isn’t ready.”

In December 2025, JYT signed with Republic Records and GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/producer Freddy Wexler and released their debut single “What U Want.” The track received praise from Billboard, Entertainment Tonight, Music Business Worldwide, and more, and was also added to Sirius Hitbound. The high-energy new boyband are poised to reintroduce dance-driven pop to a global audience. Ages 15-17, members Caden, Tyler, Bryan, Recker, and Toby bring together elite-level choreography, standout vocals, and an undeniable brotherhood that has already earned them a fast-growing online fanbase: over 500K followers combined before releasing a single track. The band was formed through an unconventional process in which the members chose each other, resulting in a group with natural chemistry, complementary personalities, and a shared commitment to performance at the highest level.

Freddy Wexler is an award-winning creator across music, film, television, theater, and animation. A GRAMMY and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and producer, Wexler has contributed to 11 Billboard #1s for artists including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK, Laufey, Post Malone, Selena Gomez, Diana Ross, P!nk, Celine Dion, and Billy Joel. Recent highlights include bringing Billy Joel back to the studio for his first new music in decades; co-writing and producing the Golden Globe–nominated end-title song for Better Man, the Robbie Williams biopic; launching Nickelodeon’s Kid Cowboy; coproducing The Last Five Yearson Broadway; serving as the record label for Netflix’s Emily in Paris; and executive producing Sebastian Maniscalco’s Hulu comedy special It Ain’t Right, which debuted at #1 on the platform this month.

Elmiene Announces Spring Headline Tour Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Sounds For Someone’

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Elmiene Announces Spring Headline Tour Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Sounds For Someone’

Rising British-Sudanese songwriter and vocalist Elmiene announces upcoming UK/EU/US headline tour this Spring. The jaunt will visit 18 cities throughout the United States and Canada, promoted by Live Nation Urban (LNU) coinciding as well as 7 cities throughout United Kingdom and Europe with the upcoming arrival of his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, sounds for someone, on 27th March via Polydor/Def Jam Recordings. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

Renowned for his spellbinding live performances, Elmiene commands the stage with a stripped-back elegance that is often accompanied only by piano or a full band allowing the raw power of his voice to take center stage. His performances have become moments of discovery, most notably his breakout COLORS session, where one fan remarked, “I’ve never heard of Elmiene before, but 30 seconds into this, I declared myself a fan.” That same magnetic presence carried into his NPR Tiny Desk performance, with Bobby Carter praising “the knockout blow [with Elmiene] is that vintage voice.” From BET dubbing his 2025 BET Awards performance as “moving” and “soul-stirring” to a sold-out show at London’s Brixton Academy, Elmiene has cemented himself a captivating live vocalist of his generation.

The North American tour kicks off on 30th April in Detroit, MI, and comes to a close in the US on 31st May Los Angeles, CA. He will later reignite the UK/EU tour in Amsterdam on 29th Nov and will visit Paris, Berlin, Manchester, Bristol, Brussels, and Manchester markets, ending on the 8th December at London’s Eventim Apollo. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

In the United Kingdom and Europe, fans who pre-order sounds for someone will gain early access to pre-sale tickets on Thursday 29th January at 10am local time. General on-sale follows on Friday 30th January at 10am local time. Pre-order HERE for early access to tickets.”

Elmiene kickstarted 2026 with the single “Reclusive.” It has already reacted well with listeners, generating over 1.3M combined streams and 320K YouTube views for the music video, as well as 8M views across Instagram and TikTok. Beyond looks from the likes of Rated R&B, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, and more, TRENCH praised the track’s “twinkling melodies” and “driving rhythm.” SoulBounce professed, “Elmiene sings an anthem for anyone who battles between craving their solitude and wanting to be social.” Watch here.

sounds for someone takes listeners on an emotional rollercoaster through a 2-decade journey of familial ups and downs that has shaped how Elmiene sees the world and also himself. Kicking off with the emotional rollercoaster that is “Moment” – Elmiene invites you right into the room, as he croons about a thankless, formless champion of the downtrodden, with a subtle swing-like lilt that cradles you while setting the stage for an exploration of various highs and lows. The new album hosts features from GRAMMY Award winning singer / songwriter Raphael Saadiq and rising vocalist Baby Rose with production support across the project from Sampha and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman as well as GRAMMY Award winning producers No I.D, Raphael Saadiq, and more.

“Reclusive” is the latest debut behind his most recent single “Cry Against The Wind” marking an emotional turning point in his artistic journey. He recently released his EP titled Heat The Streets Some Mo’  – a remix EP of his highly acclaimed mixtape Heat The Streets – which is receiving playlisting love from BBC Radio 1Xtra and Tune of the Week on BBC Radio 1, a special nod of excitement from notable R&B songstress, Kehlani as well as “Damage Control” making its live performance debut on Apple Music’s The Ebro Show. In addition to the new remix EP, Elmiene delivers brand new track “By Now” – a melodic reflection of trying to move on from a past flame. Most recently, Elmiene was nominated for Outstanding New Artist at The 2026 NAACP Image Awards as well as receiving two nominations for Best R&B/Soul Act and Best Male Act at the 2026 MOBO Awards.  

Elmiene’s slew of live shows feels like bucket list accolades: he performed at the BET Awards, played at the Roots Picnic, and supported Stevie Wonder at BST Hyde Park. His iconic NPR Tiny Desk Concert recently surpassed 1 million viewers, and his interview on The Terrell Show found further reverence for Elmiene’s R&B credentials when he impressed viewers by singing Uncle Sam’s “I Don’t Ever Want To See You Again.” Last month, he performed at Spotify’s “RNB X Live” in NYC as well as had his special “Live From” intimate performances in Brooklyn, Toronto, Houston, Charlotte and Atlanta. He has been named an Artist To Watch on a handful of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, MTV, NME Magazine, The Guardian, BBC and more – and is gearing up to be a top familiar face on the music scene throughout 2026 and beyond.

sounds for someone Tracklist:
1. Moment
2. Cry Against The Wind
3. Saviour
4. Reclusive
5. Time Doesn’t Heal
6. Honour ft. Baby Rose
7. Don’t say Maybe
8. Special
9. Lie With Me
10. Light By The Window ft. Raphael Saadiq
11. Lonely People
12. Told you I’ll Make It

TOUR DATES [ UK AND EU DATES*]:
4/30 Detroit, MI St. Andrew’s Hall
5/1 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
5/3 Toronto, ON Opera House
5/6 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
5/7 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
5/9 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
5/11 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
5/12 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
5/14 Birmingham, AL Saturn
5/15 Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy
5/17 Houston, TX House of Blues
5/19 Austin, TX Emo’s
5/20 Dallas, TX House of Blues
5/23 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
5/26 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
5/27 Berkeley, CA The UC Theatre
5/29 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
5/31 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
11/29 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg*
11/30 Berlin, DE The Metropol*
12/2 Paris, FR Salle Pleyel*
12/3 Brussels, BE Ancienne Belgique*
12/5 Bristol, UK O2 Academy*
12/6 Manchester, UK Albert Hall*
12/8 London, UK Eventim Apollo*

After breaking through in 2023 with his El-Mean and Marking My Time EPs, the BRIT-nominated musician had a prolific 2024 with two more original EPs Anyway I Can and For The Deported as well as two live releases Live at RAK Studios and Live from 525 – the latter comprising covers of tracks by Frank Ocean, Prince and Cleo Sol. This year his This Is The Remix EP saw his own tracks reimagined by Timbaland, Blxst and IAMNOBODI.

Elmiene has been embraced by a global community of creatives – collaborating with some of the most sought-after names in music including Leon Thomas, ASAP Ferg, Syd, Sampha, Lil Silva, D’Mile, Dahi and Stormzy – and hotly tipped by press and tastemakers with coverage in Dazed, The Guardian, The Face, NME, Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone and Complex. He received a nomination for the BRITs Rising Star Award and the Ivor Novello Rising Star Award, plus he was shortlisted as one of the artist to watch on the BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 poll, VEVO, MTV, Pandora Music, BBC 1Xtra and Ticketmaster.

Goose Map Out Expansive Summer 2026 North American Tour

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Goose Map Out Expansive Summer 2026 North American Tour

Goose have announced a sweeping summer 2026 North American tour, extending an already packed year of live shows into some of the band’s biggest rooms to date. The newly announced run begins June 13 in Toronto and carries through the East Coast and Midwest with stops in Virginia Beach, New York City, Charleston, Raleigh, Boston, and Saratoga Springs before a brief pause over July 4. Tickets for the tour will be available first through an artist presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 am local time, followed by a general onsale on Friday, January 30.

The tour resumes August 13 in San Diego and continues west through Los Angeles, Stanford, Reno, Vancouver, Seattle, Bend, Missoula, and Denver, culminating with a final show on August 29 in Salt Lake City. The dates arrive alongside a busy year for Goose, which also includes spring U.S. touring in support of their 2025 albums Chain Yer Dragon and Everything Must Go, plus their return to Mexico for Viva El Gonzo in San José del Cabo this May.

Goose Summer 2026 Tour Dates (New Dates):
June 13 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
June 15 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
June 16 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
June 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 23 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
June 24 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
June 26 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
June 27 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
June 28 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
June 30 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
July 1 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
July 2 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 3 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 4 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Aug 13 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
Aug 15 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater
Aug 16 – Reno, NV – The Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
Aug 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Aug 19 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Aug 21 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 24 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
Aug 27 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 28 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA

Spoon And The Beths Team Up For Summer Co-Headline Tour

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Spoon And The Beths Team Up For Summer Co-Headline Tour

Austin indie rock mainstays Spoon and New Zealand quartet The Beths have announced a U.S. summer co-headline tour, bringing the two bands together for a focused run of East Coast and Midwest dates. The tour follows a June 20 appearance at the Green River Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts, where both acts will also share the bill with artists including Charley Crockett, Geese, Kurt Vile & The Violators, and Big Freedia. Presale tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 27 at 10 am local time, with the general onsale beginning Friday.

The routing continues through New Haven, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, before wrapping July 1 at Louisville’s Iroquois Amphitheater. Spoon also shared that new live recordings, including “Chateau Blues” and “Guess I’m Fallin In Love,” have been added to their official YouTube channel while the band remains in the studio working on new material. The Beths echoed the excitement, noting they are “over the moon” to be hitting the road together this June, with opening support from Squirrel Flower adding to what they describe as a standout run of shows.

Tour Dates:
June 20 – Greenfield, MA – Green River Festival
June 21 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
June 23 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
June 24 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Music Hall
June 26 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
June 28 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
June 30 – Cincinnati, OH – MegaCorp Pavilion
July 1 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater

Erin Osmon Examines Heartland Rock’s Power And Politics In New Book

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Erin Osmon Examines Heartland Rock’s Power And Politics In New Book

In Won’t Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America (out April 28, 2026) acclaimed music journalist Erin Osmon takes a deep, clear-eyed look at the music that dominated American airwaves in the 1980s and the cultural forces it reflected and resisted. The book traces the rise of heartland rock from its grassroots origins to its chart-topping peak, unpacking how songs woven into everyday life also carried ideas about identity, power, and belonging. Osmon approaches the genre with curiosity and nuance, balancing affection for the music with a sharp critical lens.

The book revisits landmark works including Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run,” Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind,” John Mellencamp’s “Small Town,” and Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” while widening the frame beyond familiar narratives. Osmon foregrounds the contributions of artists often left out of the conversation, including Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, and Lucinda Williams, and explores how figures like Prince pushed the genre’s boundaries. The writing has been met with strong enthusiasm for its insight, storytelling, and ability to complicate a well-worn musical myth.

Beyond albums and personalities, Won’t Back Down situates heartland rock within the political and technological shifts of its era. Osmon examines the impact of MTV, the transition to CDs, and the genre’s unexpected role in opposing ’80s conservatism while supporting labor movements, environmental causes, and LGBTQ rights. The result is a layered portrait of music that resonated with people who felt unseen, revealing why heartland rock’s echoes remain so persistent today.

JMSN Delivers Full Studio Set Live On KEXP

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JMSN Delivers Full Studio Set Live On KEXP

Alt-soul artist JMSN brings his full-band intensity to the KEXP studio with a powerful live session recorded November 20, 2025 and hosted by Evie Stokes, moving through “Blow the Spot Up,” “Don’t Make Me Change,” “I Don’t Even Think About U,” and “Sad Sack”. Backed by Tim Rosales on guitar, Ricky Bakken on bass, and Christopher Wilson on drums, the set highlights the chemistry that make JMSN’s live performances so good.


Sly Dunbar Dies at 73: Celebrating 73 Albums That Carry His Rhythm

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Sly Dunbar Dies at 73: Celebrating 73 Albums That Carry His Rhythm

Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, one half of the most influential rhythm section in reggae history, has died at the age of 73. Alongside bassist Robbie Shakespeare, Sly reshaped Jamaican music and global pop culture, becoming the rhythmic backbone of reggae, dub, rock, R&B, pop, and beyond. Brian Eno once said that if you bought a reggae record, there was a 90 percent chance Sly was on it. That wasn’t hyperbole – it was reality.

From Kingston studios to international sessions with Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, the Rolling Stones, and countless reggae giants, Sly Dunbar’s drumming was inventive, muscular, and unmistakably human. In his honor, here are 73 albums that carry his touch – a symbolic one-for-each-year salute to a life spent behind the kit.

73 Albums Featuring Sly Dunbar

  1. Dave and Ansell Collins – Double Barrel
  2. Peter Tosh – Equal Rights
  3. Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor
  4. Peter Tosh – Mystic Man
  5. Peter Tosh – Wanted Dread & Alive
  6. Peter Tosh – Mama Africa
  7. Black Uhuru – Anthem
  8. Black Uhuru – Brutal
  9. Sly & Robbie – Friends
  10. Sly & Robbie – Reggae Connection
  11. Sly & Robbie – Rhythm Doubles
  12. Sly & Robbie – Anniversary
  13. Sly & Robbie – Amazing
  14. Sly & Robbie – The Dub Revolutionaries
  15. Jimmy Cliff – Follow My Mind
  16. Jimmy Cliff – Give the People What They Want
  17. Jimmy Cliff – Special
  18. Jimmy Cliff – Cliff Hanger
  19. Jimmy Cliff – Humanitarian
  20. Grace Jones – Warm Leatherette
  21. Grace Jones – Nightclubbing
  22. Grace Jones – Living My Life
  23. Grace Jones – Hurricane
  24. Bob Dylan – Infidels
  25. Bob Dylan – Empire Burlesque
  26. Bob Dylan – Down in the Groove
  27. Joe Cocker – Sheffield Steel
  28. Mick Jagger – She’s the Boss
  29. The Rolling Stones – Undercover
  30. Yoko Ono – Starpeace
  31. Sinéad O’Connor – Throw Down Your Arms
  32. Carly Simon – Hello Big Man
  33. Joan Armatrading – Walk Under Ladders
  34. Ian Dury – Lord Upminster
  35. Gwen Guthrie – Gwen Guthrie
  36. Gwen Guthrie – Portrait
  37. Gwen Guthrie – Good to Go Lover
  38. Nona Hendryx – Nona
  39. Simply Red – Life
  40. Simply Red – Blue
  41. Garland Jeffreys – Don’t Call Me Buckwheat
  42. Garland Jeffreys – Wildlife Dictionary
  43. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers – Hey World!
  44. Dennis Brown – Visions of Dennis Brown
  45. Dennis Brown – Words of Wisdom
  46. Dennis Brown – Joseph’s Coat
  47. Dennis Brown – Spellbound
  48. Dennis Brown – Foul Play
  49. Dennis Brown – More Dennis Brown
  50. Dennis Brown – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
  51. Dennis Brown – Love’s Got a Hold on Me
  52. Dennis Brown – Hold Tight
  53. Dennis Brown – Brown Sugar
  54. Dennis Brown – Good Vibrations
  55. Dennis Brown – Cosmic
  56. Dennis Brown – Limited Edition
  57. Dennis Brown – Give Praises
  58. Carlene Davis – At the Right Time
  59. Carlene Davis – Paradise
  60. Carlene Davis – Taking Control
  61. Carlene Davis – Yesterday Today Forever
  62. Carlene Davis – Christmas Reggae Rock
  63. Carlene Davis – Carlene Davis
  64. Jackson Browne – World in Motion
  65. Barry Reynolds – I Scare Myself
  66. Jenny Morris – Honeychild
  67. Bootsy Collins – Play with Bootsy
  68. Gary Barlow – Sing
  69. Serge Gainsbourg – Aux Armes Et Cætera
  70. Herbie Hancock – Future Shock
  71. Ini Kamoze – Ini Kamoze
  72. Chaka Demus and Pliers – Tease Me
  73. Larry McDonald – Drumquestra

Sly Dunbar didn’t just keep time. He changed time, bent it, doubled it, rim-clicked it into existence. His grooves powered protest songs, pop hits, dub experiments, and dance floors across generations and continents.

Seventy-three years. Seventy-three albums. One immortal pulse.

PEEKABOO Expands His World On New Album ‘Are We Dreaming?’

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PEEKABOO Expands His World On New Album ‘Are We Dreaming?’

Electronic producer PEEKABOO steps into his most fully realized chapter yet with the release of his sophomore album, ‘Are We Dreaming?’. Built during an intense stretch of touring and creative experimentation, the record widens his sonic scope well beyond bass music, weaving together dubstep, UK bass, grime, techno, and melodic elements into a cohesive, deeply personal statement. The album arrives as a bold evolution that still retains the weight and intensity that first defined his sound.

Across the tracklist, PEEKABOO moves confidently between worlds. The hypnotic pull of “Six Million” with Skrillex, Flowdan, and Fireboy DML contrasts with the UK-driven punch of “Pump It Up” alongside Flava D and Scrufizzer, while “No City Like Mine” featuring Xaelo leans into emotional depth and atmosphere. “Experimentation is the forefront motif of this album,” PEEKABOO says. “I wanted every single track to shine and give the listener that feeling that they have to run it back one more time.” The response has been strongly enthusiastic, with listeners praising the project’s range and replay value.

To bring the album to life on stage, PEEKABOO has announced his North American headlining Are We Dreaming? Tour. The run launches February 19 in Vancouver and stretches across the continent with stops in Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, and Los Angeles before wrapping in May. The tour extends the album’s immersive world into a high-impact live setting built for both longtime fans and new audiences.

PEEKABOO Are We Dreaming? Tour Dates:
Feb 19 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Feb 20 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Feb 21 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Feb 27 – San Francisco, CA – 1015 Folsom
Mar 6 – Portland, OR – REALM
Mar 7 – Phoenix, AZ – Walter Where?House
Mar 13 – Denver, CO – ReelWorks
Mar 20 – Dallas, TX – SILO
Mar 21 – Austin, TX – Concourse Project
Apr 3 – Nashville, TN – Skydeck on Broadway
Apr 4 – Charlotte, NC – The Black Box
Apr 10 – Toronto, ON – DPRTMNT
Apr 11 – Detroit, MI – Russell Industrial Center
Apr 17 – Baltimore, MD – The Assembly Room
Apr 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Ave Live
Apr 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater
Apr 25 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
May 1 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
May 2 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
May 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Exchange LA

Family Day At Studio Bell Brings Music, Museums, And BETABOYS To The Forefront

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Family Day At Studio Bell Brings Music, Museums, And BETABOYS To The Forefront

Spend Family Day at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), with a full day of musical activities for all ages, and headlining sets from BETABOYS. Admission to Studio Bell is free on February 16.

Calgary’s BETABOYS embrace mid-1980s synth-pop nostalgia with open arms and full hearts. They don’t know how to dance, but that’s never stopped them, and they hope it doesn’t stop anyone on Family Day. Families are encouraged to dust off their best ’80s outfits and embrace their most awkward dance moves as BETABOYS sets the tone for a day of retro fun.

Family Day at Studio Bell has become a beloved tradition, bringing families together through the power of music. This year’s celebration features an array of all-ages activities, including an ‘80s costume contest; a kids jam on the main floor; an interactive scavenger hunt where families can explore the museum while completing creative challenges; awe-inspiring demonstrations of the Kimball Theatre Organ; and Sheldon Zandboer playing the songs of Oscar Peterson in tribute to NMC’s latest exhibition, Timeless: 100 Years of Oscar Peterson. In addition to five floors of exhibitions celebrating Canada’s musical legacy, visitors can explore an exhibition spotlighting the 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Sum 41. Families can also discover Canada’s country music legends through an interactive exhibition featuring rare memorabilia and hands-on experiences that invite visitors to play alongside a Hall of Famer.

“Family Day at Studio Bell is about creating meaningful moments through music,” said Andrew Mosker, NMC President and CEO. “Every year, we bring generations together to explore, play, and celebrate Canada’s incredible musical story, and we’re excited to invite Calgarians back for another memorable day together.”

After exploring Studio Bell, families can head across the street to the King Eddy for more live music and a bite to eat. The venue will feature free, all-ages performances from acoustic ukulele duo The Crickettes. Studio Bell will be open with free admission from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Family Day on Monday, February 16. Head to studiobell.ca/whats-on to explore the full Family Day schedule. All NMC Memberships, including Family Memberships, will be 50% off for one-day only in-person or online on February 16. Learn about membership perks at studiobell.ca/become-a-member.

Paul Cauthen Writes His Own Gospel On New Album ‘Book Of Paul’

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Paul Cauthen Writes His Own Gospel On New Album ‘Book Of Paul’

Paul Cauthen announces his fifth studio album, ‘Book Of Paul’, arriving April 3. The East Texas native leans fully into his roots, pairing classic-country grit, gospel power, and rhinestoned rock-and-roll swagger into a record that feels deeply personal and deliberately uncompromising. “I just wanted to write something that embodies me,” Cauthen says. “Roots, rock and roll, Texas gospel.” The album lands as a bold, cohesive statement that reflects exactly who he is right now.

Produced by Ryan Tyndell, Steve Rusch, Sam Martinez, Fustin, and Nate Ferraro, the album captures Cauthen’s unruly spirit with grit and conviction. He co-wrote 12 of the 13 tracks and plays bass and drums on select songs, reinforcing the record’s raw, hands-on approach. The response to the material has been strongly enthusiastic, highlighting its fearless confidence and lived-in honesty. Lead track “Texas Swagger” sets the tone with dark twang and barely contained menace, accompanied by a strutting video filmed at JB Mauney’s BuckTown compound.

Book of Paul Track Listing:
Book of Paul
Ain’t No Crime
Texas Swagger
Tossin’ Back Time (feat. Jake Worthington)
Blue Denim & Black Gold
Breakaway
Chain Smoking (feat. Delaney Ramsdell)
Bayou By You
Dark Horse
Cigarettes & Billy Graham
Road Dog
Texas Gravel Road
The Voice Inside (Silence)


See Cauthen on the road on his 2026 Tonkin’ N Tejas Tour:
Thurs., March 26 || Waco, TX || The Backyard
Fri., March 27 || Lubbock, TX || The Blue Light
Sat., March 28 || Fort Worth, TX || Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Mon., March 30 || Austin, TX || Antone’s
Wed., April 1 || Dallas, TX || The Kessler Theater
Thurs., April 2 || New Braunfels, TX || Gruene Hall
Fri., April 3 || Helotes, TX || Floore’s Country Store

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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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