Cory Hanson delivers a focused, deeply engaging performance in his full band session recorded live at KEXP, now out and capturing his songs with warmth and immediacy. Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Hanson moves fluidly through “Bird On A Swing,” “Lou Reed,” “Bad Miracles,” and “Texas Weather,” blending melodic clarity with emotional weight. The set feels relaxed yet purposeful, highlighting his guitar, piano, and vocal presence while allowing the songs space to breathe. Hosted by Jewel Loree, the session sounds confident, immersive, and quietly powerful, offering a strong snapshot of Hanson’s live chemistry and songwriting depth.
Cory Hanson Brings Intimate Power To Live KEXP Studio Session
Bush Partner With Project Healthy Minds And Share “I Beat Loneliness” Video
Multi platinum alternative rock band Bush deepen their commitment to mental health advocacy through a new partnership with Project Healthy Minds, launching a dedicated online hub filled with education, tools, and pathways to support. As part of the initiative, the band have shared the video for “I Beat Loneliness,” out now and serving as a powerful extension of the song’s emotional core. The track balances vulnerability and hope with clarity and grace, and the video reinforces that message with sincerity and intention. It comes across as thoughtful, grounding, and genuinely supportive, offering connection rather than spectacle.
Frontman Gavin Rossdale frames the song around resilience and inner strength, encouraging listeners to sit with heavy moments while still holding space for wonder and light. A longtime mental health advocate, Rossdale views the collaboration as a meaningful step toward breaking stigma and opening conversations, particularly among men. The initiative feels purposeful and human, pairing music with real resources in a way that resonates beyond the screen and reinforces Bush’s belief in using their platform to uplift, inform, and connect.
OV SULFUR Announce ‘Endless’ Album And Unleash “Evermore” Video
Las Vegas blackened deathcore force OV SULFUR announce their sophomore album ‘Endless,’ arriving January 16 via Century Media Records, and introduce the record with the crushing new single “Evermore,” out now with an official video. Building on the intensity of their debut ‘The Burden Ov Faith,’ the band push their sound further into black metal atmospheres while embracing unexpected melody without sacrificing weight or aggression. Driven by Ricky Hoover’s commanding vocal performance, “Evermore” unfolds with dynamic tension, fast melodic riffs, a massive chorus, and a devastating breakdown. The track hits with clarity and ambition, immediately sounding like a statement of purpose for this next chapter.
Across ‘Endless,’ OV SULFUR explore themes of eternal life, doubt, grief, and psychological collapse, approaching religion through metaphor and lived consequence rather than abstraction. Guitarist and vocalist Chase Wilson adds grit and contrast alongside Hoover, anchored by Leviathvn’s relentless drumming and reinforced live by bassist Josh Bearden and guitarist Christian Becker. The album feels expansive, fearless, and sharply focused, capturing a band fully committed to growth while staying brutally honest. ‘Endless’ lands as a bold evolution, and “Evermore” sets the tone with power, precision, and unforgettable impact.
The Rolling Stones Celebrate ‘Black And Blue’ With Expanded Box Set
The Rolling Stones revisit a pivotal moment in their story with the expanded box set of ‘Black And Blue,’ out now and celebrating the album’s original 1976 release. Marking the band’s 13th studio album, the reissue arrives alongside a social media look back at a year when punk was breaking out, Apple was just beginning, and the Stones were fresh off their epic Tour of the Americas 1975. The release captures a band in motion, embracing groove, experimentation, and confidence, and it sounds bold, relaxed, and creatively fearless all these years later.
Presented across multiple formats, the reissue includes 5LP and 4CD box sets featuring a Blu ray disc, a 100 page hardback book, and a replica tour poster, with additional vinyl and CD configurations available, including a limited black and blue marbled edition and a striking zoetrope LP. Remixed and expanded, ‘Black And Blue’ shines with new clarity and depth, offering fans a richly detailed way to experience an album that still feels adventurous and alive. This set lands as a joyful celebration of a classic era, inviting listeners to drop the needle and step straight back into 1976.
‘Keep Your Ear to the Ground’ Chronicles DC Punk Fanzines And DIY Culture
‘Keep Your Ear to the Ground A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington DC’ by John R. Davis arrives as the first full history devoted to the fanzines that helped shape one of the most influential punk communities in the world. Rooted in the mid 1970s rise of Washington DC’s punk scene, the book explores how zines became vital tools for connection, creativity, and resistance long before the internet existed. Told with care and deep knowledge, the story captures how these handmade publications amplified voices, documented shows, and linked a local scene to a global movement. The book feels alive, generous, and deeply respectful of punk’s DIY spirit, offering a vivid reminder of how powerful self expression can be.
Drawing on rare archival images, interviews with zine makers and musicians, and years of research, Davis highlights both well known figures and those often left out of punk history. The narrative traces how DC’s unique cultural environment allowed zines to flourish across decades, supporting hardcore, punk, and underground communities into the twenty first century. ‘Keep Your Ear to the Ground A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington DC’ stands as a meaningful celebration of creativity outside corporate systems, resonating with punk fans, zine creators, scholars, and anyone drawn to stories of community built from the ground up.
‘The Bridge’ By Cousins & Willoughby Returns As Long Lost Strawbs Classic
‘The Bridge’ by Cousins & Willoughby is out now, bringing a long treasured collaboration from the late David Cousins and his close musical partner Brian Willoughby back into the light. Originally recorded in 1993 and pressed in an extremely limited run, the album features contributions from Strawbs alumni Blue Weaver, Chas Cronk, and Tony Fernandez, alongside Richard Hudson and Rod Demick, with four songs graced by the unmistakable voice of Mary Hopkin. Newly remastered by Blue Weaver, the record sounds warm, open, and beautifully restored, allowing these songs to reach listeners exactly as Cousins hoped they would.
More than a reissue, ‘The Bridge’ captures the deep creative empathy between Cousins and Willoughby, shaped by shared history, reflection, and a love of place and storytelling. The album reflects Cousins’ lifelong instinct for connecting thought, lyric, and feeling, while Willoughby’s perspective helped shape a sound that sits naturally between a Strawbs recording and a duo driven by intimacy and trust. Long cherished by fans and now finally accessible again, this release feels generous, heartfelt, and quietly powerful, a lasting gift from an artist whose songs continue to resonate.
‘LIVE AT LICHTBURG’ Captures Long Distance Calling At Cinematic Peak
Long Distance Calling mark a defining moment with ‘LIVE AT LICHTBURG,’ out now and documenting their sold out performance at the historic Lichtburg Cinema in Essen. Recorded in front of more than 1,200 fans, the release captures the Munster based quartet at their most expansive, reimagining songs from across their catalog with the added depth of strings and brass. Highlights from ‘Eraser’ and ‘Avoid The Light’ unfold with dramatic sweep, moving fluidly between intimate detail and towering crescendos. The performance sounds massive, immersive, and deeply focused, showcasing a band fully in command of their sound and scale.
Serving as both live album and film, ‘LIVE AT LICHTBURG’ plays like a complete experience, blending the venue’s majestic atmosphere with the band’s cinematic intensity. Lead single “Kamilah” arrives with a stunning live video, with additional performance videos rolling out to extend the feeling of the night piece by piece. Available in multiple formats including 2LP plus Blu ray and CD plus Blu ray, the release stands as a powerful document of connection, ambition, and creative clarity, offering longtime fans and new listeners a vivid entry point into the world of Long Distance Calling.
Bob Marley Hope Road Expands Schedule With Seven Day Performances
The immersive live experience Bob Marley Hope Road continues to grow, now performing seven days a week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, including newly added Saturday and Sunday matinees. Meeting rising demand, the expanded schedule deepens the show’s presence on the Strip while preserving its powerful blend of music, storytelling, and multi sensory spectacle. The production honors the life, message, and global influence of Bob Marley, inviting audiences into a 75 minute guided journey through rhythm, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Hope Road. The experience feels vibrant, moving, and fully alive, redefining what a tribute show can be in Las Vegas.
Adding to the energy, the show now opens with exclusive pre show DJ sets by Marley’s grandchildren Shacia Päyne Marley and Zuri Marley, who welcome guests with fresh reggae selections that set the tone for the night. Their presence brings a new layer of connection and continuity, blending legacy with modern expression. With dynamic performances, striking visuals, and audience engagement throughout, Bob Marley Hope Road lands as an unforgettable celebration that resonates long after the final note fades.
‘72 Stories’ By Geddy Lee Shares Baseball Through Memory And Meaning
Geddy Lee, the beloved, iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and New York Times bestselling author of My Effin’ Life, shares the stories behind some of the special pieces in his lovingly curated and extensive baseball collection.
One of the greatest bass players of all time, Geddy Lee is also a self-proclaimed baseball geek who assembled a noted collection of baseballs signed by some of the game’s greatest players—selections from which he recently auctioned at Christie’s. In 72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee, Geddy shares his love of the game and the stories behind some of his favorite baseballs and other items from his vast collection.
“Baseball was in my bones long before music started to seriously divert my attention,” Geddy writes. He later sang the national anthem at the 1993 All-Star Game in Baltimore, cheers for the Toronto Blue Jays from his seat behind home plate and attends MLB games across Canada and the US. That lifelong love of the game comes through in 72 Stories. Told with the same charming candor that infused both of his memoir, My Effin’ Life, and Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass, the stories told here relate to the legends of baseball—Satchel Paige, Joe Dimaggio, Shohei Ohtani among them—and to other famous figures who signed balls, such as the Beatles (during their final concert at Shea Stadium), Neil Armstrong, and John F. Kennedy.
A lively personal tour through cultural and sports history, illustrated with more than 180 color photographs, 72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee is a delightful and loving tribute to the game.
‘The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ By Craig Inciardi Tells Wild Inside Story
Told with grit, reverence, and doses of gleeful mischief, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a front-row seat to music history—and the madness behind chasing down the world’s greatest collection of rock relics.
Craig Inciardi was a rising star at Sotheby’s, wheeling and dealing in rock memorabilia, when he got the call to help launch the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. The catch? There was no museum. Just a “guitar of no importance and three interesting sheets of paper.”
With a green light and few guardrails, Inciardi hit the road and became the Indiana Jones of rock history—working out of Rolling Stone’s offices, answering to Jann Wenner, and tracking down legends for their sacred stuff. His journey took him to Ozzy Osbourne’s country estate (where Ozzy greeted him with a gun), Keith Moon’s boyhood home, and Art Garfunkel’s secret stash of letters from Paul Simon. Along the way, he landed the guitar Pete Townshend used to write “Tommy,” Otis Redding’s leather coat worn before his fatal plane crash, Patti Smith’s duct-taped boots, Aretha
Franklin’s handwritten notes, Debbie Harry’s stagewear, and John Lennon’s glasses that were worn on the day he died.
And that’s only a fraction of the rock-relic stories on offer.
Meanwhile, Inciardi pulls back the curtain on the hall’s chaotic birth: the cutthroat induction debates, the backstage meltdowns, and the legendary all-star jams with Jagger, Dylan, Springsteen, and more.