The Happy Fits have released their latest single, “Black Hole,” a riotous anthem that serves as a cornerstone of their acclaimed sophomore album, Lovesick. Built upon a foundation of theatrical strings, driving guitars, and a signature earworm chorus, the track explores the exhausting reality of losing one’s sense of self while trying to save a failing relationship. Frontman Calvin Langman describes the song as a lesson in the necessity of letting go, capturing the frustration of giving until there is nothing left to offer. “Black Hole” joins a string of successful singles from the project—including the “dance-punk” energy of “Wild In Love” and the orchestral “Do You See Me?”—which have earned the New Jersey trio praise from outlets like FLOOD Magazine and Earmilk. Accompanied by an immersive official video, the track perfectly encapsulates the “unhinged” and hopelessly romantic spirit that defines the band’s current creative era.
The Veer Union Unveils Hard-Hitting New Single “Caught in the Crossfire”
The Veer Union have made a powerful return with their latest single, “Caught in the Crossfire,” out now via Arising Empire. Blending the band’s signature emotional intensity with crushing riffs and soaring melodies, the track serves as a bridge between their legacy of 12 Billboard Rock Radio Top 40 hits and their future direction. As the first look at their upcoming full-length album, Reinvention—slated for release on February 20, 2026—the single underscores why the band has maintained an enduring presence in the rock world, amassing over 200 million global streams. Since their 2008 breakthrough with “Seasons,” the group has continued to evolve their sound, and “Caught in the Crossfire” stands as a defiant anthem that proves they are fully prepared for their next creative era.
Jenna Paulette Shares Grounded Love Song “Steady” and Expands CowboyGirl Line
Rising Leo33 country artist Jenna Paulette has released “Steady,” a heartfelt preview of her upcoming 2026 project. Written alongside Rhett Akins and Will Bundy, the track was inspired by a moment working cattle with her husband, where Paulette observed the parallels between his gentle hand on the reins and his dependable nature as a partner. Produced by Bundy, the studio version evolved from a slow work tape into an uptempo anthem defined by soaring steel guitar and grounded imagery of ranch houses and old oak trees. The single arrives as Paulette balances her momentum as a touring musician and a new mother, capturing what she describes as the “moving train” energy of her life and career.
In addition to the new music, Paulette is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her CowboyGirl women’s range wear collection in partnership with Ely Cattleman. The brand’s fall line launched on September 15, introducing autumn-oriented colors, seasonal plaids, and the debut of the Little CowboyGirl collection. This “mommy down” expansion allows for matching styles for mothers and daughters, further bridging Paulette’s authentic ranch lifestyle with her commercial ventures. Between the success of her apparel line and the release of “Steady,” Paulette continues to solidify her brand as a leading voice for the modern cowgirl.
Sam Kogon Reimagines The Nazz with Personally Approved Cover of “Open My Eyes”
Upstate New York-bred, LA-based singer-songwriter Sam Kogon has released a fresh take on Todd Rundgren’s iconic track “Open My Eyes,” out now via all digital platforms. Known for fronting the revived baroque pop legends The Left Banke and collaborating with Beach Boys icon Al Jardine, Kogon brings a modern edge to the 1968 classic with a version personally approved by Rundgren himself. The track serves as a bridge between Kogon’s East Coast heritage—having grown up near the legendary Bearsville and Utopia studios—and his current West Coast creative output. The release also carries historical weight as a collaboration with Eventide Audio, celebrating the song’s legacy as a catalyst for early tape flanging effects.
The project came together through producer Stuart Lerman, who met Kogon while he was acting in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. Kogon’s performance captures the distinctive style of the original while showcasing the vocal prowess that previously earned his single “Barbed Wire” the title of “Coolest Song In The World” on SiriusXM. This cover follows the critical success of his 2024 single “America” and sets the stage for his forthcoming full-length album, recorded with renowned producer John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Dinosaur Jr.) at the legendary Dreamland Studios. With the official blessing of both Eventide and Rundgren, “Open My Eyes” stands as both a heartfelt tribute and a bold statement of Kogon’s evolving artistic direction.
Beauty School Dropout Ignites a Rock Revival on Debut Album ‘WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO?’
L.A. rock outfit Beauty School Dropout has officially unleashed their highly anticipated debut full-length album, WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO?, out now via Verswire. Produced by the legendary Neal Avron (Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park), the record is a high-octane exploration of unrequited love and the hedonistic “party sh*t” that fills the void. Following a year of global touring alongside icons like blink-182 and Turnstile, members Colie Hutzler, Beepus, Bardo, and Colton Flurry returned to their roots to craft a raw, live-sounding collection. From the stadium-sized hooks of “CITY NEVER SLEEPS” to the vulnerable, stripped-back title track, the album captures a band determined to make rock music a communal, chaotic, and ultimately fun experience once again.
In celebration of the release, the band also debuted the official music video for “HEART AWAY,” a track they describe as a “club banger” designed to mend broken hearts on the dance floor. With heavy-hitting riffs and sticky hooks, the single exemplifies the album’s mission to blend traditional rock energy with cutting-edge synths. This milestone project arrives as the band continues their relentless momentum, currently bringing their “Evil Disco” energy to stages worldwide on a headline tour through Europe and the UK. WHERE DID ALL THE BUTTERFLIES GO? stands as a definitive mission statement for the quartet, proving that even in their most introspective moments, they remain one of the most explosive forces in the modern alternative scene.
The Weeknd Reclaims Global Stages with ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ 2026 Tour Expansion
Global superstar The Weeknd has officially extended his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, announcing a massive string of dates across Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK for 2026. This new leg kicks off on April 20, 2026, at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, followed by major stadium stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. For the Latin American dates, Brazilian superstar Anitta will join as a special guest, while Playboi Carti is set to support all European and UK shows. The tour serves as a grand celebration of The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed album trilogy—After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022), and his final album under the moniker, Hurry Up Tomorrow (released January 31, 2025).
The expansion follows an unprecedented North American run that solidified The Weeknd as the top-grossing Black male artist in history at several major venues. The 2026 leg continues his commitment to philanthropy; partnering with Global Citizen and the United Nations World Food Programme, a portion of every ticket sold—€1 in Europe, £1 in the UK, and local equivalents in Mexico and Brazil—will be donated to the XO Humanitarian Fund and the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Beyond the music, fans can still experience the Samra Origins Vinyl Café in Soho, NYC, through mid-October, a curated space blending Ethiopian coffee culture with exclusive vinyl drops, including “Give Me Mercy” from the new album.
The tour’s scale matches the cinematic ambition of Hurry Up Tomorrow, which recently debuted at No. 1 globally and serves as a companion to a feature film of the same name. From breaking attendance records at London’s Wembley Stadium and Paris’ Stade de France to headlining the historic Croke Park in Dublin, the 2026 dates are poised to further cement the After Hours Til Dawn Tour as the biggest R&B tour in history. With general ticket sales already underway since September 2025, the trek represents the final chapter of Abel Tesfaye’s legendary persona, offering fans one last chance to witness the evolution of the “stutter house” and synth-pop soundscapes that defined a generation.
The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour 2026 Dates:
Apr 20 – Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
Apr 21 – Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
Apr 26 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Estádio Nilton Santos
Apr 30 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Estádio MorumBIS
May 1 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Estádio MorumBIS
July 10 – Paris, France @ Stade de France
July 17 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Johan Cruijff ArenA
July 21 – Nice, France @ Allianz Riviera
July 24 – Milan, Italy @ San Siro Stadium
July 30 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Deutsche Bank Park
Aug 4 – Warsaw, Poland @ PGE Narodowy
Aug 8 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Strawberry Arena
Aug 14 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
Aug 15 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
Aug 22 – Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park
Aug 28 – Madrid, Spain @ Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Aug 29 – Madrid, Spain @ Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Willie Nelson Honors His Longtime Friend on ‘Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle’
Country music icon Willie Nelson has released his 78th solo studio album, Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, out now via Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings. The project serves as a deeply personal tribute to his late friend and collaborator Merle Haggard, featuring Nelson’s new interpretations of 11 classic Haggard compositions. Produced by Nelson and Mickey Raphael at Pedernales Studios in Austin, the album is particularly poignant as it features the final recordings from longtime Family band members—Willie’s sister Bobbie Nelson and drummer Paul English. From the gritty resolve of the title track “Workin’ Man Blues” to heartbreaking staples like “If We Make It Through December,” the album captures the “pioneer spirit” of two of outlaw country’s founding fathers.
The release arrives amid a busy season for the 92-year-old legend, following his prominent role in the Ethan Hawke-directed Merle Haggard documentary, Highway 99. Nelson is currently headlining the 10th anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour alongside Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow, while continuing his decades-long advocacy for American farmers. A portion of the proceeds from his new “Willie’s Remedy+” social tonics—the official sponsor of the tour—directly benefits the Farm Aid Foundation. Whether performing at the 40th annual Farm Aid concert or revisiting Haggard’s No. 1 hits like “Swinging Doors” and “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink,” Nelson remains a vital force, proving that the bond between these two legends remains as strong as ever.
‘Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle’ Track Listing:
1. Workin’ Man Blues
2. Silver Wings
3. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
4. Today I Started Loving You Again
5. Swinging Doors
6. Okie From Muskogee
7. Mama Tried
8. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink
9. Somewhere Between
10. If We Make It Through December
11. Ramblin’ Fever
The Cult Reissues Modern Classics ‘Choice of Weapon’ and ‘Hidden City’ on Vinyl
Rock icons The Cult have reissued two of their most acclaimed modern works, Choice of Weapon and Hidden City, out now on vinyl via Cooking Vinyl. Originally released in 2012 and 2016, these albums represent a powerful creative rebirth for the band, forming part of a definitive trilogy in their storied discography. Choice of Weapon, which features the hit “For the Animals,” has been out of print since its original pressing and returns as a limited-edition color-in-color 2-LP set. Meanwhile, the band’s tenth studio effort, Hidden City, has been newly remastered for vinyl by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, presented as a striking red and white 2-LP collection that captures the “sonic assault” of tracks like “Dark Energy.”
Both projects highlight the band’s enduring partnership with legendary producer Bob Rock, who helped steer these sessions toward a sound that is both expansive and urgent. Choice of Weapon also features production from Chris Goss, leaning into a desert-rock grit that earned it iTunes’ Rock Album of the Year and a No. 1 debut on the UK Rock Chart. From the cinematic atmosphere of Hidden City to the raw intensity of Choice of Weapon, these reissues offer fans a chance to own essential pieces of The Cult’s legacy that have been sought-after for years. Now available worldwide, these remastered editions reaffirm Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy’s status as masters of their craft, showcasing a band operating at their absolute prime.
Blondie Revisits Iconic Second Act with ‘No Exit’ Deluxe Reissue
Blondie’s No Exit—the 1999 masterpiece that marked the band’s triumphant return after a 17-year hiatus—has been reissued in a newly remastered and expanded deluxe edition, out now via BMG. This definitive release marks the first time the album is available on vinyl, celebrating the creative resurgence that famously reunited Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, and Jimmy Destri. The deluxe edition includes the global #1 hit “Maria” alongside remixes and the rare track “Hot Shot,” previously exclusive to Japan, now widely available with new production by David Wrench. Reimagined by original creative director Rob Roth, the packaging returns to the late-’90s visual aesthetic of NYC’s underground scene, providing a fresh dimension to this pivotal chapter of the band’s history.
Produced by Craig Leon—a veteran of the NYC punk scene who worked on the band’s 1976 debut—No Exit captured Blondie’s sharpened instincts and signature genre-blurring sound. The album title, a nod to Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialist play, emerged from a spontaneous rehearsal moment and came to represent the band’s inescapable creative entanglement. Beyond the chart-topping “Maria,” the record features the hip-hop-infused title track with Coolio, the Jeffrey Lee Pierce tribute “Under the Gun,” and “Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room,” which marked Clem Burke’s songwriting debut. This reissue serves as a comprehensive archive of the sessions at Electric Lady and Chung King, documenting a period when the group successfully bridged the gap between their punk-rock origins and a new era of global pop dominance.
The deluxe edition arrives with significant emotional weight, serving as a final tribute to founding drummer Clem Burke, who passed away earlier this year. As the band’s rhythmic foundation for four decades, Burke’s unmatched precision and energy are the driving force behind the No Exit recordings. This release celebrates his enduring legacy and the 13-month global tour that followed the album’s original release, reaffirming Blondie’s status as a perennial cultural force. Available as a 2-CD set and multiple vinyl pressings, including a crystal-clear edition, this collection ensures that one of music’s most celebrated comebacks remains preserved for longtime fans and new generations alike.
CD 1:
- Screaming Skin (2025 Remaster)
- Forgive and Forget (Pull Down the Night) (2025 Remaster)
- Maria (2025 Remaster)
- No Exit (2025 Remaster)
- Double Take (2025 Remaster)
- Nothing Is Real But the Girl (2025 Remaster)
- Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room (2025 Remaster)
- Night Wind Sent (2025 Remaster)
- Under the Gun (For Jeffrey Lee Pierce) (2025 Remaster)
- Out In the Streets (2025 Remaster)
- Happy Dog (For Caggy) (2025 Remaster)
- The Dream’s Lost On Me (2025 Remaster)
- Divine (2025 Remaster)
- Dig Up the Conjo (2025 Remaster)
CD 2:
- Hot Shot (David Wrench Mix)
- Maria (Ether Dub Mix)
- Nothing Is Real But the Girl (Boilerhouse Lounge Mix)
- No Exit feat. Coolio & Loud Allstars (Urban Version Main Mix)
- Maria (Talvin Singh Rhythmic Remix Edit)
- Nothing Is Real But the Girl (Danny Tenaglia Heart Of Trance Mix)
- Forgive and Forget (Pull Down the Night) (Ben’s Mix)
- Maria (White Trash Mix)
Static-X Reclaims Their Evil Disco Legacy with ‘Wisconsin Death Trip (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition)’
Metal icons Static-X are celebrating a quarter-century of their groundbreaking debut with the release of ‘Wisconsin Death Trip (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition)’. Out now via Warner Records, this definitive box set serves as the ultimate tribute to the 1999 masterpiece that introduced the world to “Evil Disco.” Reunited with original producer Ulrich Wild for a full remaster and original photographer Exum for a total visual redesign, the band has expanded the album’s runtime to over seventy minutes. The collection features a second disc packed with rare demos and alternate versions, all housed in a comprehensive package featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos from the original era.
The anniversary celebration extends beyond the physical release, with the legendary music video for “Push It” officially reissued in high definition for the first time. Directed by Mick Olszewski, the clay-animation visual was a staple of MTV’s golden era and has been restored to provide a new experience for its millions of fans. Original members Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, and Ken Jay—joined by vocalist Xer0—are currently bringing the ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ energy back to the stage on a massive 2025 tour including festival sets and a fall run with Mudvayne. From limited-edition “pill bottle” bundles to laser-engraved memorabilia, this relaunch cements the album’s status as a perennial pillar of industrial metal.
CD 1:
- Push It
- I’m With Stupid
- Bled For Days
- Love Dump
- I Am
- Otsegolation
- Stem
- Sweat Of The Bud
- Fix
- Wisconsin Death Trip
- The Trance Is The Motion
- December
CD 2:
- Down
- Head
- Head (Titan AE)
- S.O.M.
- So Real
- I Am (Unedited)
- Wisconsin Death Trip (Unedited)
- Love Dump (Demo)
- I’m With Stupid (Single Edit)
- December (Unedited)