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Anyma Makes His Canadian Debut With ‘Aeden’ At West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park

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Anyma Makes His Canadian Debut With ‘Aeden’ At West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park

Canadian fans are finally getting the full Anyma experience. The electronic artist will make his first-ever Canadian appearance this summer with Anyma Presents Aeden, set for Saturday, August 29, at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. Presented by OFF2 and Insomniac as part of Soulrise Music Festival, the day pairs a special headline set from Anyma with performances from Argy, Kevin de Vries, Korolova, Son of Son and Daijo.

Anyma has built a reputation as one of electronic music’s most talked-about names, blending melodic techno with immersive live visuals and large-scale stage production across headline performances and sold-out shows around the world. The Vancouver event marks the first time Canadian fans will see the full production live.

The setting fits the spectacle. Running from 1 to 10 pm along the waterfront at Ambleside Park, the event is expected to draw fans from across British Columbia and beyond.

Presales start June 8, ahead of the public sale on June 9 at noon PST, with more information and ticket details to come through official event channels.

Def Leppard Bring Extreme Along For Fall Tour Of Mexico And South America

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Def Leppard Bring Extreme Along For Fall Tour Of Mexico And South America

Def Leppard aren’t done with 2026 yet. The rock legends have announced a fall tour of Mexico and South America with special guest Extreme, extending a year that’s kept them firmly on the road.

The run starts stateside before heading south. The band plays Hollywood, FL, at Seminole Hard Rock Live on October 15, then crosses into Queretaro, Mexico, on the 17th at the Autodroma Queretaro. From there it’s three Mexican shows followed by stops in San Salvador, Alajuela, Quito, Bogota and Buenos Aires, wrapping in Santiago on November 8 at the Movistar Arena.

The on-sale rolls out in stages. Rock Brigade members get first access to tickets and VIP packages starting tomorrow, with general tickets going on sale Friday, June 5 at 10a unless otherwise noted. Santiago goes on sale June 6, San Salvador June 8, Quito June 9, and Alajuela June 12.

Tour Dates:

10/15/2026 – Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Live

10/17/2026 – Queretaro, MX @ Autodroma Queretaro

10/19/2026 – Mexico City, MX @ Palacio de los Deportes

10/21/2026 – Guadalajara, MX @ Arena VFG Guadalajara

10/24/2026 – San Salvador, SV @ Estadio Cuscatlan

10/27/2026 – Alajuela, CR @ Parque Viva

10/30/2026 – Quito, EC @ Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa

11/2/2026 – Bogota, CO @ Movistar Arena

11/5/2026 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Movistar Arena

11/8/2026 – Santiago, CL @ Movistar Arena

Video: Within Temptation Command Spain’s Resurrection Fest In 2019, Now Streaming

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Video: Within Temptation Command Spain’s Resurrection Fest In 2019, Now Streaming

Within Temptation in full flight is a spectacle, and this one’s now streaming. Professionally shot at Resurrection Fest 2019 in Viveiro, one of Spain’s most celebrated rock and metal festivals, the video captures the Dutch symphonic metal titans at epic scale. Sharon den Adel leads the charge with commanding, ethereal vocals, shifting effortlessly from operatic highs to intimate, emotional moments, while the band unleashes its signature fusion of heavy guitar riffs, sweeping orchestral arrangements and soaring melodies. The elaborate stage production, all dynamic lighting and striking visuals, turns the set into a theatrical experience that pulls the massive crowd into the gothic worlds the music conjures. The setlist runs deep, threading beloved classics like “Stand My Ground” and “Mother Earth” through newer anthems. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it’s a definitive showcase of one of modern metal’s most compelling live acts.

Reggaeton Heavyweights Anuel AA, Ozuna And Kali Uchis Lead Coca-Cola Flow Fest In Mexico City

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Reggaeton Heavyweights Anuel AA, Ozuna And Kali Uchis Lead Coca-Cola Flow Fest In Mexico City

One of the biggest Latin urban festivals on the planet just dropped a monster lineup. OCESA has unveiled this year’s Coca-Cola Flow Fest, with Anuel AA, Ozuna, Tito Double P, Kali Uchis and Grupo Frontera headlining a two-day event that stacks a diverse bill of 60-plus artists.

The festival hits Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City on November 28 and 29. Banamex cardholders get presale access June 4, with the general on-sale opening the following day.

Day one carries serious firepower. Anuel AA and Tito Double P top the bill, with Grupo Frontera as a special guest, alongside Chencho Corleone, Manuel Turizo, Ñengo Flow, Zion, El Bogueto, Tokischa, Kevin Roldan, Ken-Y, Clarent and many more.

Day two keeps the momentum rolling. Ozuna and Kali Uchis lead the November 29 bill, with Yandel Sinfónico taking the stage plus special guests Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez. Trueno, Tito El Bambino, Farruko, Dei V, Alleh and J Álvarez round out the day.

With a roster that spans reggaeton, Latin trap, regional Mexican and more, Flow Fest once again shapes up as a marquee weekend for fans of the genre.

Wilco Head To Marrakech For First-Ever African Shows In 2027

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Wilco Head To Marrakech For First-Ever African Shows In 2027

Wilco is taking the band to a brand-new continent. The indie rock favorites have announced their first-ever performances in Africa, partnering with Pilgrimage of Sound for a getaway in Marrakech, Morocco, that promises three completely unique nights of music with no repeats across the weekend.

The shows run March 25-27, 2027, at the Palm Events Center just outside Marrakech. Organizers frame it as more than a concert, calling Wilco (In Morocco) an immersion into Moroccan culture and the city itself, headlined by the band.

The packages lean into the destination. Pilgrimage of Sound offers attendees either four or five nights in luxurious Marrakech accommodations, round-trip airport transfers from Marrakech Menara, daily shuttles to and from the venue, and a merchandise package shipped to their door. Lodging ranges from modern hotels across the city’s historic, luxury and contemporary districts to high-end Riads tucked inside Marrakech’s 1,000-year-old Medina.

The days are built for exploring. Ahead of each nightly concert, attendees can roam at their own pace, with roughly a dozen curated excursions on offer alongside fellow attendees, including a sunrise hot air balloon ride, a cultural journey through the Medina, and a guided hike through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Multi-day tours before and after the shows are available too, along with VIP options. The trip follows the band’s Iceland excursion in 2023.

Presale registration opens today at 12 p.m. CST at wilcoinmorocco.com. A presale for Wilco in Iceland attendees starts Wednesday, June 10 (12pm CST), followed by a presale Thursday, June 11 (12pm CST) for Sky Blue Sky and Solid Sound attendees and general presale registrants. The general on-sale begins Friday, June 12 (12pm CST).

Liu Yuning And J. Balvin Reimagine A Van Halen Classic On Coca-Cola World Cup Anthem “JUMP”

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Liu Yuning And J. Balvin Reimagine A Van Halen Classic On Coca-Cola World Cup Anthem “JUMP”

As the world counts down to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Coca-Cola ignites the excitement with its brand-new official anthem, “JUMP” – the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coca-Cola Anthem. The song is jointly produced by Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) and Coca-Cola. Alongside the global version, a specially adapted Chinese recording has been released, infusing the iconic melody with the soul of traditional Chinese music and unstoppable energy. Performed by Coca-Cola brand ambassador Liu Yuning and global superstar J. Balvin, “JUMP” launched on May 6th across Tencent Music Entertainment’s QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music – as well as global streaming giants Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. This is more than a song: it is a musical tribute that proudly lets the world hear the power and passion of China’s voice.

Making history as Coca-Cola’s first Chinese-language World Cup anthem in 12 years, “JUMP” reimagines a rock classic by Van Halen. With a dream production team including Steve Vai and Travis Barker, the track shatters creative boundaries – rock solid at its core, yet richly layered with traditional Chinese instrumentation. The pipa dances, the guzheng sings, the Tang drum thunders, and the erhu whispers with ancient depth – all intertwined with blazing electric guitars and pounding drumbeats. Then comes Liu Yuning’s fiery, signature rap, injecting a distinctly Chinese spirit of courage and joy into the anthem. The result is a breathtaking fusion where Chinese musical heritage and global rock energy collide in a moment of pure, jubilant celebration.

From a bold reimagining of a classic to a profound cultural fusion, “JUMP” is more than a World Cup anthem – it is a powerful declaration of Chinese voices embracing the world stage with confidence and pride. The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate arena for global connection, and “JUMP” lets fans everywhere feel the depth of Chinese culture and the warmth of China’s open heart through every uplifting note. It is Coca-Cola’s way of using music to unite the world, capturing the spirit of “cheering, raising a glass, and seizing the moment” – with Chinese voices shining brightly as an essential part of the global celebration.

Coca-Cola endorses cultural exchange and global unity through music. With “JUMP,” the brand proudly champions the beauty of China’s musical traditions and their place on the world’s biggest stage. As stadiums roar and fans jump as one, this anthem – blending raw passion with the elegance of Chinese musical aesthetics – will echo through every unforgettable moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, connecting hearts across all borders.

New Photo Book Captures The Beatles’ Final Concert Through Jim Marshall’s Lens At Candlestick Park

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New Photo Book Captures The Beatles’ Final Concert Through Jim Marshall’s Lens At Candlestick Park

The Beatles’ last public concert gets a definitive visual record. ‘Beatles by Jim Marshall: Live at Candlestick Park 1966’, out now via Chronicle Books, relives the historic night through the eyes of one of rock’s greatest photographers, collecting more than 150 photos and proof sheets, half of them never before seen.

The access was extraordinary. The Beatles specifically requested Marshall as their photographer, and he was the only one allowed backstage during the Candlestick Park show. He captured not just the concert but the intimate moments around it, the band meeting the Baez sisters and hanging out in the locker room before taking the stage.

The presentation matches the moment. The book shows the images at large scale in the rich, high-contrast tones Marshall favored, and includes his proof sheets, offering a look at how he selected his iconic shots. An in-depth essay by music historian Joel Selvin brings the night back to life.

Marshall’s standing is hard to overstate. The legendary photographer, who died in 2010, shot virtually every major musician of his era across rock, jazz, blues and country, and was the first photographer awarded a Grammy Trustees Award for chronicling music history. Annie Leibovitz simply called him THE rock and roll photographer. The book was assembled with Amelia Davis, who owns and manages Jim Marshall Photography, and Selvin, a longtime San Francisco Chronicle music journalist.

The timing carries weight too. August 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ final live public concert, making this lavish 176-page volume a fitting way to travel back to that historic night.

Florida Country Newcomer Madden Metcalf Bottles A Gulf Coast Summer On “Sound Of The Summer”

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Florida Country Newcomer Madden Metcalf Bottles A Gulf Coast Summer On “Sound Of The Summer”

Roll the windows down. Twenty-year-old singer-songwriter Madden Metcalf has dropped “Sound Of The Summer,” an adrenaline-charged new song out now via Wexler Records/MCA that doubles as a portrait of summer romance and a love letter to the season itself. Listen here.

The track is rooted in a specific place. Metcalf wrote it about St. George Island, Florida, capturing the feeling of being young and in love in his home state, with all his favorite memories of summer on the Forgotten Coast. He said he can’t wait for fans to hear it.

The production pedigree is strong. Paul Sikes (Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson) and Grammy-nominated songwriter-producer Freddy Wexler (Billy Joel, Post Malone) handled the boards, and Metcalf co-wrote the song with Wexler, Sikes and J.T. Harding (Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell), fully capturing the heart-on-fire intensity of young love in the summertime.

The songwriting is full of cinematic detail, opening with blue Gatorade rolling across the floorboard and empty beer cans rattling in the truck bed. Lit up by scorching guitar riffs, lush B3 organ and shimmering pedal steel, the country-pop track shows off the warmth and power of Metcalf’s voice as it builds to an exhilarating chorus. The push and pull between real-time nostalgia and pure sensation makes it the kind of song you carry with you.

This is the first new music since his acclaimed debut EP ‘Saltwater Southern’, a March release that landed on All Country News’ “Best of the Week,” with the outlet noting the Florida native is carving his own shoreline rather than chasing country’s current wave. That record’s “Kinda Paradise” hit top placements on Spotify’s New Boots and Coming Up Country playlists and took Holler’s “Best New Country Song of the Week.”

The sound traces straight back to his roots. Metcalf hails from Panacea, Florida, a Gulf Coast fishing town of fewer than a thousand people, raised between mornings on the crab boat and nights at a local restaurant, with Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney always playing in his dad’s pole barn. With more new music on the way, he keeps charting his own course as a singular new voice in modern country.

Taylor Swift Writes Original Country Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” For ‘Toy Story 5’

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Taylor Swift Writes Original Country Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” For ‘Toy Story 5’

Taylor Swift is heading to infinity and beyond. The pop superstar has written and recorded an original country song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’, co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff. The track lands Friday, June 5, just ahead of the film’s theatrical release on June 19.

The reveal followed weeks of online speculation, which Swift confirmed Monday, June 1. The buildup leaned into the mystery, with banners surfacing that carried the initials “TS” and 13 cartoon clouds, a nod to both the Toy Story sky and Swift’s favorite number. Pixar joined the fun, sharing an Instagram video of Jessie dancing across one of the “TS” billboards.

Swift’s connection to the franchise runs deep. She posted that she’s dreamed of writing for these characters she’s adored since she was a five-year-old watching the first Toy Story, and said she fell instantly in love with ‘Toy Story 5’ after an early screening, writing the song as soon as she got home.

Collectors get options too. Three limited-edition CDs, featuring standard, piano and acoustic versions, are up for pre-order on Swift’s official website for 48 hours, through Wednesday, June 3 at 1:59 pm ET, or while supplies last. Each comes with double-sided collectible covers, with Side A carrying unique ‘Toy Story 5’ artwork and Side B a unique photo of Swift, expected to ship around June 19.

Alice Cooper Hits The UK For ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ Book Tour With Host Arthur Brown

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Alice Cooper Hits The UK For ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ Book Tour With Host Arthur Brown

When an icon meets a legend, you take notice. Arthur Brown has been tapped to host four dates of Alice Cooper’s forthcoming UK book tour this October, built around Cooper’s new memoir ‘Devil on My Shoulder’.

The pairing carries serious history. Brown, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee behind more than sixty years of rock folklore, joins Cooper in conversation, one theatrical pioneer drawing out another across a handful of special evenings.

The run launches Sunday, October 11, following the book’s publication via Ebury Spotlight on October 8, 2026. Each night features Cooper in conversation with a special guest, followed by an audience Q&A, giving fans a rare look behind the greasepaint and guillotines. Across the wider tour, three distinct voices from rock, radio and music journalism step in to host, each bringing their own connection to one of music’s most extraordinary lives.

Brown made his enthusiasm plain. He called Cooper more relevant than ever in an age of visual and theatrical live performance, a true pioneer, and said he’s thrilled and honoured to moderate the conversation.

Alice Cooper Dates With Host Arthur Brown:

13 Oct 2026 – London, UK @ Palladium

14 Oct 2026 – Brighton, UK @ Dome

17 Oct 2026 – Stockton, UK @ Globe

20 Oct 2026 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall

Alice Cooper Dates Without Arthur Brown:

11 Oct 2026 – Cardiff, UK @ New Theatre

12 Oct 2026 – Cambridge, UK @ Corn Exchange

16 Oct 2026 – Manchester, UK @ Opera House

19 Oct 2026 – Glasgow, UK @ Pavilion Theatre

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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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