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December 10 Release Debut Single “Run My Way” Following Sold-Out UK Dates

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December 10 Release Debut Single “Run My Way” Following Sold-Out UK Dates

Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 have released their highly anticipated debut single, “Run My Way” today.

The release arrives hot on the heels of December 10 selling out their Introducing! run of live dates across the UK and Ireland, kicking off in Glasgow on 16 February and wrapping in Dublin on 22 February. After adding extra shows twice in response to demand, all 13 dates sold out within minutes.

Just weeks on from their reveal on Netflix’s global series Simon Cowell: The Next Act, and newly signed to EMI Records, December 10 are moving at a relentless pace. They’ve already racked up millions of followers across socials, while their stripped-back take on NSYNC’s “Bye, Bye, Bye” – their first full performance release beyond glimpses seen in the series – has tipped past 1.5 million organic YouTube views.

Written and produced by hitmakers Savan Kotecha (Ariana Grande, The Weeknd) and Rami Yacoub (Beyoncé, Lady Gaga), December 10’s rambunctious debut single “Run My Way” is an outrageously contagious slice of guitar-driven power pop aimed squarely at a global audience. Referencing Timothée Chalamet and Sabrina Carpenter, the fun, flirtatious debut opens with a deceptively sweet guitar riff before exploding into an invigorating rush of drums and a brilliantly rowdy chorus.

“Run My Way feels proper us. It’s full of energy. We love it… and we can’t describe how immense it feels to be releasing our own music. Genuinely a dream come true.” – December 10

The accompanying official music video for December 10’s “Run My Way” unfolds across a high-voltage day in London, jumping from unfiltered studio moments to Lime bike rides through the city, rooftop hangouts and bursts of fairground dodgems chaos. Directed by award-winning KC Locke (Aitch, Jorja Smith, KSI, Stormzy) and shot with a fast-cut, spontaneous, documentary edge, it captures December 10 at their most charismatic — all kinetic energy, camaraderie and joyful disorder.

“Run My Way” has also landed in Toyota’s advertising campaign across the UK and Europe, soundtracking the brand’s Aygo X TV advert, which launched earlier this month.

 Formed on camera during Netflix’s docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act, (released worldwide on 10th December 2025), the hugely fun, utterly joyful, incredibly charismatic, often rambunctious and completely endearing December 10 consists of Cruz (19), Danny (17), Hendrick (19), John (17), Josh (17), Nicolas (17) and Seán (19).

They’re not just brilliant singers, but accomplished musicians too, playing 14 instruments between them: Cruz leads on percussion; Nicolas and Danny play guitar; Josh plays guitar and drums; Hendrick plays guitar, bass and piano; Seán plays guitar, piano and harmonica; while John was due to take Grade 8 Clarinet and Piano this year — until life got a bit busy.

December 10 is very much a boyband for our times: a truly inclusive group representing Chorley, Rochester, Dublin, London, Lisbon and Walsall, with Irish, Brazilian, Indian, Nigerian and Jamaican heritage between them. Their musical influences are just as expansive – from Fela Kuti, Daft Punk, Brent Faiyaz and Steve Lacy to Pearl Jam, Freddie Mercury, The Notorious B.I.G., Catfish and the Bottlemen, Sabrina Carpenter, Usher alongside Brazilian icons like Legião Urbana and Cazuza.

There’s a high level of lovability coursing throughout the band; they’re funny, chaotic, and very, very excited.

DECEMBER 10 | INTRODUCING! LIVE DATES:

Mon 16th Feb Oran Mor, Glasgow 3 Shows 14+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Tue 17th Feb O2 Academy 3, Manchester 3 Shows All ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Thu 19th Feb O2 Academy Islington, London 2 Shows 8+ (Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult)
Fri 20th Feb O2 Academy 2, Birmingham 3 Shows 8+ (Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult)
Sun 22nd Feb Academy Green Room, Dublin 2 Shows All ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

BNYX Teams With Kid Cudi On New Single “EVERYWHERE I GO (REMIND ME)”

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BNYX Teams With Kid Cudi On New Single “EVERYWHERE I GO (REMIND ME)”

Today, increasingly legendary producer and artist BNYX returns with his genre-bending new single, “EVERYWHERE I GO (REMIND ME)” featuring Kid Cudi. Building on the creative foundation of last year’s LOADING…, BNYX further explores the electronic and dance influences that defined his debut EP. A mix of dark alt-pop, and synth-drenched soul, “EVERYWHERE I GO (REMIND ME)” is an ode to resilience and personal growth — and another example of what BNYX dreams up when he’s in the driver’s seat. Stream HERE via Lyfestyle Corporation / Field Trip / Capitol Records.

“EVERYWHERE I GO (REMIND ME)” is a meeting of two minds that won’t be boxed in. The result is as catchy as it is impossible to categorize, as BNYX whips up an immersive, driving swirl of humming keys, rubbery bass, snapping percussion, and choral vocals. Cudi then moves between wistful warmth and robotic vocoder as he looks back at himself as a child: “At night when he sleeps, the demons they haunt / They want the boy to be weak, I will defeat them.”

Known for his innovative work for the likes of Yeat, Travis Scott, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboy Carti, and NBA YoungBoy — and previously named “Best Hip-Hop Producer Alive” by Complex — BNYX has become one of the most sought-after collaborators of his generation. His fingerprints are everywhere, including on a handful of exciting recent singles: “Lit Effect,” the debut from supergroup The Scythe (Denzel Curry, A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata); “CALULATE” by world-building Dallas upstart Yakiyn; and “New Trip,” a collab with Quavo and Yeat that the trio debuted live at ComplexCon 2025.

But BNYX opened up a brand new chapter in October with LOADING…, a shape-shifting six-song collection with a guest list that ranges from superstar rap iconoclasts Yeat and Earl Sweatshirt to underground innovators George Clanton (“INTERSTELLAR”) and Clara La San (“TELEPATHY LOVE”). The set got love from an array of outlets as well, including VIBE, Stereogum, and HotNewHipHop who called LOADING… “an unpredictable sonic trip … that solidifies his reputation as one of the most innovative creatives in today’s music scene.”

The project capped an incredible 2025 for BNYX that included the release of his singles “Where You Been” featuring UK rapper Len, “SMOKING IN THE RAIN” with Lil Yachty, and his genre-shredding artist debut, “GO AGAIN” featuring Yeat and the shoegazing alt-rock band Superheaven. He also produced six songs on Yeat’s DANGEROUS SUMMER (including the single “COMË N GO”), teamed up with Benji Blue Bills for the entire Out the Blue mixtape, and produced “DOG HOUSE” by Drake, Yeat, and Julia Wolf. In yet another surprise move, BNYX then joined Offset, J.I.D, and iconic nü-metal outfit Drowning Pool for a historic live rendition of his remix of Offset’s “Bodies” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

BNYX planted the seeds of his cultural infiltration back in 2023 when he helmed eight tracks on Yeat’s No. 4 charting album AftërLyfe, as well as Drake’s single “Search & Rescue” (No. 2 on the Hot 100) and multiple songs on his For All the Dogs album including the No. 1 hit “Slime You Out” with SZA — all of which scored him 7 weeks atop Billboard’s Top Rap Producers chart. Since then, BNYX has been charting a one-of-one path to success that remains unconventionally stylish and thrillingly unpredictable. Stay tuned for much more.

BNYX’s story is one of true self-actualization. Since scoring his first major credit for Ty Dolla $ign in 2017, BNYX has worked to become a malleable talent – one of the most versatile and dynamic of his generation with a sonic style impossible to pin down. In the last two years alone, he’s made raw punk rock with Fousheé, propulsive reggaeton for Travis Scott, and slinky ‘80s-style R&B for Zack Fox.

Already part of the wildly successful production collective Working on Dying, BNYX saw his first major career breakthrough in 2022 when he partnered with Yeat to produce multiple tracks on EP Lyfë, including hit Lil Uzi Vert collaboration “Flawless”. After the release of Lyfe, BNYX went on to produce nearly half of the 22-song tracklist for Yeat’s third studio album AftërLyfe, the blockbuster project which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2023. From there, BNYX became one of the most in-demand producers in hip-hop, going on to collaborate with rap superstar Drake, producing several tracks on Drake’s album For All the Dogs, including the smash Yeat collaboration “IDGAF” and executive producing the It’s All A Blur Tour, working on sound design and recreating tour versions of the records that hit harder and stronger within each venue. BNYX’s work with Drake led him to re-enter Billboard’s ‘Hot 100 Producers’ chart in October of last year, landing him the spot as No. 1 producer in the U.S. for the first time. He simultaneously debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100 Songwriters’ chart, for his work as a co-writer on all six of the charted songs he produced. To date, BNYX has spent 7 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Top Rap Producers’ chart, 7 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Top R&B / Hip-Hop Producers’ chart, and even landed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s ‘Top Gospel Producers’ chart.

Now, BNYX is ready to take the next step in his career, signing a deal with Yeat’s Lyfestyle Corporation (via Field Trip Recordings / Capitol Records) to ready a debut album that showcases the true breadth of his musical ambitions.

GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor, director and New York Times Best-Selling author, Kid Cudi continues to elevate music, fashion, and film and television as an otherworldly sonic outlier without comparison. Since emerging in 2006, he has collected two GRAMMY Awards, reached RIAA Diamond status, gathered billions of streams, packed arenas and amphitheaters on tour, and sold over 22 million albums and counting. He ignited his rise with the now-iconic 4x-platinum full-length debut, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, which housed the Diamond-certified “Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare),”  8x-platinum “Day ‘N’ Nite (Nightmare),” and 3x-platinum “Soundtrack 2 My Life,” to name a few. He has notched five Top 5 debuts on the Billboard 200, including the platinum Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager [2010], gold-certified Indicud [2013], and acclaimed Man on the Moon III: The Chosen [2020]. Realizing an ambitious vision on tape and on-screen, he unveiled 2022’s Entergalactic accompanied by an EMMY Award-nominated NETFLIX animated project of the same name—which he created and lent his voice to. In 2024, he evolved yet again with INSANO and its epic Deluxe Version, NITRO MEGA. Hailed by Clash as “a lavish return,” he logged his seventh Top 20 debut on the Billboard 200 with INSANO. As an accomplished actor, his credits have ranged from Need for Speed, Westworld, Entourage, and Bill & Ted Face the Music to A24’s X, DON’T LOOK UP, NETFLIX’s TEDDY, TROLLS BAND TOGETHER, and more. Beyond myriad high fashion partnerships with Giuseppe Zanotti, Calvin Klein, Bape, and Coach, he designed and introduced the debut collection of his own line Members of the Rage (MOTR) at Paris Fashion Week 2023. In 2025, Cudi returned with his 13th studio album Free, premiered his short film “Neverland” at Tribeca Film Festival, and became a New York Times Best-Selling author with his memoir, Cudi: The Memoir. Cudi levels up to another stratosphere in 2026. There’s still no one like him – and there never will be.

thiarajxtt’s “Jogi” Gains Global Momentum Through Viral Dance Trend

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thiarajxtt’s “Jogi” Gains Global Momentum Through Viral Dance Trend

Punjabi super-producer and artist thiarajxtt, one of the most in-demand names in the genre, is continuing to see global momentum as his single “Jogi” gains traction through an organic viral dance trend across social platforms.

Originally released in Summer 2025 via Universal Music Canada, “Jogi” (feat. Bir) has experienced strong week-over-week growth across streaming and social platforms since November, driven by sustained creator engagement.

The track currently sits at #19 on Spotify’s Viral Songs chart in Pakistan and #42 in India, and previously peaked at #66 in the UAE. “Jogi” has now surpassed 5.1 million global audio streams. Over the past two weeks alone, Instagram Reels activity has tripled, with the sound generating more than 32 million views and 146,000 creates, while TikTok views are approaching 10 million and continue to climb.

Reflecting the record’s growing impact, thiarajxtt currently ranks at #163 on Spotify’s Top Artists chart in Pakistan, while “Jogi” has entered Spotify’s Top Songs chart in the country at #127.

The dance trend was initiated organically by Hafeez Bilal, one of Pakistan’s leading dance creators, alongside his partner Dania. Their original video has amassed over 2 million views, inspiring thousands of interpretations from creators worldwide, including Sakshi Shrivas, Justin D’Cruz, Ayush Kumar, and others.

“Jogi” is a Punjabi ballad exploring devotion and transcendence. Bir’s lyrics portray a love so powerful it borders on the divine, drawing inspiration from the legendary tale of Heer Ranjha. He likens his emotional surrender to becoming a jogi — a wandering ascetic — abandoning the material world in pursuit of love.

Musically, the track blends Afrobeats and R&B influences and marks thiarajxtt’s latest collaboration with Bir. The pair have worked closely over the years, including on the hit track “Afterhours,” which has amassed hundreds of millions of streams globally.

With sustained organic engagement and expanding international reach, “Jogi” continues to build momentum as a long-tail global record.

Photo credit: Irman Thiara 

Hailing from the village of Harkhowal near Hoshiarpur, Punjab, the now Toronto-based thiarajxtt aka Dilmanjot Singh Thiara picked up mixing and producing music back in 2007 via computer gear left behind by his family visiting from Australia. He grew obsessed with it to the point that others would play sports or games, but thiarajxtt would spend hours on Virtual DJ.

After moving to Canada in 2019, a chance encounter with Shubh in Brampton led thiarajxtt to co-produce, record, mix and master the breakthrough melodic Punjabi hip-hop hit “We Rollin.”

thiarajxtt’s smooth blend of hip-hop, trap, and R&B permeates throughout “Kinni Kinni” hitmaker Diljit Dosanjh’s 2023 album Ghost as well as songs like “Spain” by Jassa Dhillon. After releasing an experimental EP Heartfelt in 2023, thiarajxtt now has his sights set on “producer empowerment,” as he calls it – breaking barriers and laying down the foundation for new and legendary Punjabi artists to be on the same project. His 2024 EP If The Sun Had A Dark Side begun that mission, and he continues to revolutionize the global Punjabi music world with new music throughout 2026.

Noah Kahan Releases “The Great Divide,” Announces Fourth Studio Album Out April 24

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Noah Kahan Releases “The Great Divide,” Announces Fourth Studio Album Out April 24

Today, 2x GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Noah Kahan releases his long-awaited new single, “The Great Divide”—listen HERE. The song serves as the title track and first offering from Kahan’s much-anticipated fourth studio album, The Great Divide, due April 24th via Mercury Records. 

As Kahan reflects on the momentous past few years of his life and processes his rapid ascent from his Vermont roots to global acclaim, he shares, “The last five years have been the single most challenging, complicatedly beautiful, and life-altering of my career. I was somewhere I understood, and suddenly I was somewhere completely foreign. I was living in the opportunity I always wanted but felt disoriented and unsure of whether I deserved it. Writing for this album was a balancing act of trying to go back in time and move forward in the same moment. Songwriting has always been the way I reflect on my life, and I hope these songs show you a glimpse of what this journey has looked like.”

Those reflections shape The Great Divide, written in the wake of Kahan’s career-defining Stick Season era. Released in 2022, the 4x Platinum album and its 8x Platinum breakout single propelled the beloved Vermont songwriter to multiple GRAMMY nominations, global #1 records, billions of streams and millions of albums sold, and headline shows in legendary venues around the world—including two historic sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Boston’s Fenway Park. Kahan has never been one to shy away from telling the truth, and following this global success, he returned to the one place that’s always grounded him: songwriting.

That process led to The Great Divide, a new album that finds Kahan at his most honest, reflective, and emotionally resonant. Produced by acclaimed producer and Stick Season collaborator Gabe Simon (Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Koe Wetzel) alongside GRAMMY-winning producer Aaron Dessner (Taylor Swift, Bon Iver), the album explores Kahan’s evolving relationship with family, friends, home, and his sense of self. Recorded primarily at a secluded farm outside Nashville, Gold Pacific Studio in Nashville and at Dessner’s famed Long Pond Studio in New York, the project expands Kahan’s sound while remaining rooted in the vulnerability that defines his work.

The album’s title track and lead single, “The Great Divide,” marks the first time Kahan felt creatively re-centered since Stick Season. Before building to an anthemic crescendo, Kahan sings, “You know I think about you all the time / And my deep misunderstanding of your life…”—a reflection on childhood friendship, shame, guilt, separation, and the complicated truths tied to where he comes from. Those themes echo throughout The Great Divide, an album that transforms isolation into connection through vulnerable honesty.

In exciting news, fans can tune in for the special premiere of “The Great Divide” music video during Mastercard’s 2026 commercial break at the Grammy Awards, airing this Sunday, February 1, on CBS.

Global technology company Mastercard has powered major music debuts in the past and is proud to take an even bigger step with Noah Kahan, co-producing and premiering “The Great Divide” official music video during the brand’s Grammy Awards commercial time. Mastercard is dedicated to celebrating the fans and cardholders who shape culture—listening closely and rewarding that passion with access to unforgettable experiences— so partnering to bring fans this highly anticipated single was a natural fit. Over the next few months, Noah Kahan is collaborating with Mastercard to help cardholders worldwide deepen their connection to his music and share those experiences with the people who matter most through The Mastercard Collection. To celebrate the premiere, Noah and Mastercard will launch a sweepstakes beginning February 2, encouraging cardholders to find Easter Eggs in the “The Great Divide” music video for a chance to win unforgettable prizes. Fans can head to priceless.com/noahkahan to learn more.

Paul Russell Announces ‘Miracle Mile’ EP, Shares “High Maintenance” Flipping Luther Vandross Classic

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Paul Russell Announces ‘Miracle Mile’ EP, Shares “High Maintenance” Flipping Luther Vandross Classic

Today, double-platinum rapper, singer, and songwriter Paul Russell announces his new seven-track EP Miracle Mile due out Friday, March 6th. In celebration, he’s sharing “High Maintenance,” a flip on the great Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much” out now via Arista Records. 


 
Perfectly melding Vandross’ oldschool vibe with Paul’s signature upbeat energy and melody, “High Maintenance” is the perfect soundtrack to get all generations dancing. Paul explains, “I remember hearing Luther Vandross songs like ‘Never Too Much’ and ‘A House is Not a Home’ as a kid, when I was on the way to school or around older family members. And the joke was always that I’d understand it when I’m older. Now I’m old enough to get it – I’ve felt love, gotten married, started a life. But I still feel young too. I’m at the age where sometimes I feel like the kid on the way to school and other times I feel like the parent. So to me, ‘High Maintenance,’ as a dance floor song with roots in 80s soul, is an ode to the old and the young parts of ourselves coexisting. My hope is that it doesn’t just help us appreciate the different sides of ourselves but that it also brings together different generations. It’s a song that anyone can find themselves in, something we all can dance to, no matter how old we are.”
 
Much like the song itself, the accompanying music video pays homage to Vandross’ original visual for “Never Too Much” with an added Paul Russell flare oscillating between the booth and the streets. Even with a vintage touch, Paul’s lyrics are modern, singing, “I made her left hand icy // Now her wishlist pricey // How you talking bout red bottoms baby girl you ain’t even clean them Nikes // But if you ask nicely // I just might do it // If you got it from your ex then it probably was a cubic // Try the real thing you can get used to it.” The song bridges the gaps between generations reminding us all to come together and dance. 
 
“High Maintenance” is a taste of Paul’s upcoming anticipated EP, Miracle Mile. Named after the neighborhood in Los Angeles Paul calls home, Miracle Mile, is a love letter to all the loved ones that make up Paul’s community, and a reminder of how important community is to the human spirit. The EP is the culmination of Paul spending the last year slowing down, spending time with his people and reflecting on his gratitude for community, faith and self-discovery. Paul explains further, “Miracle Mile is about appreciating your community and the people you love. In 2025 I slowed down for a bit and spent more time with family, which for me was the Miracle Mile area in LA that I’d recently moved to. I spent a lot of time catching up with old friends, rediscovering old passions, growing in my faith. During that time, I wrote many of these songs based on real conversations I had with loved ones. For me, being home felt like it really was a miracle, so I wanted to put together a project that reminds people of all the things there are to appreciate about the miracle of their own communities.”
 
The will also feature his previous releases, “Carat Cake” and “Keeper.” Along with a performance of “Carat Cake, Paul recently shared more on his creation process and mindset on authenticity with ‘The Spark by Discover. The video was filmed in the Lake Arrowhead cabin where both “Carat Cake” and “Keeper” were created.
 
While spending more time at home last year, Paul did not entirely stop making music having teamed up with bothSaweetie on the flirtatious “That Girl,” and with Flo Rida and K-pop group ENHYPENo n the globetrotting soul-pop confection “Confessions.”
 
These came after an explosive 2024 that saw the release of his debut EP, again sometime?, which included hits like “Slippin’” featuring Meghan Trainor and the song that started it all, “Lil Boo Thang.” The latter hit #14 on the Hot 100, made Barack Obama’s summer playlist, and has racked up 830 million streams to date. Meanwhile, EP highlight “Say Cheese” was named one of the Best Hip-Hop Songs of the Year by HipHopDX and “Eat Pray Love” got a sunny remix from Free Nationals. He also spent the year touring the world with global superstars Teddy Swims and Meghan Trainor. 
  
MIRACLE MILE EP Track List

  1. 400 Cities
  2. Party
  3. High Maintenance
  4. Candy Man
  5. No Other Place
  6. Carat Cake
  7. Last Thing I Do

Don Toliver Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘Octane’ Via Cactus Jack Records

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Don Toliver Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘Octane’ Via Cactus Jack Records

Don Toliver releases his fifth studio album, OCTANE, via Cactus Jack/Donnway & Co/Atlantic Records. The project marks a bold new chapter in Toliver’s ever-evolving sound, capturing the Houston-born artist present in the moment and operating at full speed. The album arrives alongside physical formats, including vinyl and exclusive merch box sets available for purchase HERE. 

OCTANE is an immersive body of work rooted in Toliver’s signature melodic, psychedelic trap-R&B. Executive-produced by Toliver himself, the album is built on lush, cinematic production and euphoric, unexpected samples curated alongside longtime collaborator Derek “206DEREK” Anderson.

The release also marks a creative milestone, with Toliver producing three tracks himself: “ATM,” “Rendezvous” and “Call Back.” Also included are previously released singles, “Tiramisu,” “E85,” and “Long Way To Calabasas,” which he performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier this week. The accompanying visuals further elevate the project, with “ATM” directed by Maxime Quoilin (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus) and “Call Back” directed by Shadrinsky.

Don Toliver hosted a live-streamed listening experience from OCTANE Mountain, filmed at the historic Mount Wilson Observatory. Streaming live on January 29 from 6:20 PM PT through 8:45 PM PT, the multi-hour event gave fans an immersive first look into the world of OCTANE, drawing viewers into Toliver’s sonic and visual universe in real time. The livestream followed an in-person listening event held the week prior at the Porsche Experience Center in Carson, CA.

Recorded across his European tour, and in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Los Angeles, and Mount Wilson where Toliver drew inspiration from the famed observatory, OCTANE draws heavy inspiration from his love of cars and rally racing culture. Themes of movement, independence, and momentum shape the album’s visual and sonic direction, framing it as a soundtrack for creativity and forward motion.

OCTANE follows a celebrated run of albums showcasing Toliver’s ability to build distinct sonic worlds, including Heaven or Hell (2020), Life of a Don (2021), Love Sick (2023), and HARDSTONE PSYCHO (2024), which earned him his first No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. 

With multi-platinum hits such as “No Idea,” “After Party,” “Lemonade,” and “Bandit,” Don Toliver continues to cement his place among the most influential voices in Hip-Hop and R&B today. With OCTANE, he invites listeners to ride with him.

Listen to OCTANE and stay tuned for more from Don Toliver coming soon.

Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” Becomes Highest Grossing Hispanic Tour Ever

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Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” Becomes Highest Grossing Hispanic Tour Ever

Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” has been confirmed by Billboard as the highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time, earning $421.6 million across 82 stadium shows in the US and Latin America. The tour drew over 3.3 million attendees and surpasses the previous record of $409.5 million set by the Luis Miguel Tour in 2023-2024. The numbers include a historic 12-show run at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, the most shows any tour has ever played at the venue, with 65,000 tickets sold per night for a total of 780,000 tickets. A 13th and final show at the venue is scheduled for February 27, 2026.

Shakira addressed the achievement directly, acknowledging both the evolution of the music industry and her three decades of work. “After a 30-year career, that took so much effort and met so many challenges, to be living this amazing moment is unbelievable,” she said. “I can only be grateful for the loyalty and passion of my fans, who give meaning to everything I do, and without them none of this would be happening.” The tour earned Billboard’s Global Touring Icon Award and a Pollstar nomination for Latin Tour of the Year. Shakira recently released “Zoo” for Disney’s Zootopia 2, co-written with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin, which has accumulated over 500 million streams across all platforms.

RockyGrass 2026 Brings I’m With Her, Punch Brothers, Rhiannon Giddens To Colorado

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RockyGrass 2026 Brings I’m With Her, Punch Brothers, Rhiannon Giddens To Colorado

Planet Bluegrass has announced the lineup for RockyGrass 2026, taking place July 25-27 at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado. The festival brings together modern genre-crossing acts like I’m With Her, Punch Brothers, and Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue alongside established icons Sam Bush, The Del McCoury Band, and Tim O’Brien. For over five decades, RockyGrass has given the world’s finest bluegrass musicians complete freedom to stretch genre boundaries or honor tradition, creating an intimate atmosphere where artists and audiences connect over musical exploration at the base of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

The weekend roster also features Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, Della Mae, Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam with Michael Daves, Willie Watson, and more. Sarah Jarosz, who first attended in 2002 at age 11, reflected on the festival’s unique character: “Where else can you wade in the river while listening to the best live music you’ve ever heard? The proximity of the campground to the festival makes it uniquely homey, and there is always an easy flow between artists and festival goers.” Tim O’Brien called it “as near to perfect as any festival I’ve attended,” recalling jamming at 2 AM and a memorable Doc Watson set. A limited number of tickets and camping passes remain available at bluegrass.com/rockygrass.

RockyGrass 2026 Lineup:

I’m With Her
Punch Brothers
Sam Bush Bluegrass Band
Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue
The Del McCoury Band
Tim O’Brien
Steep Canyon Rangers
Kruger Brothers
Della Mae
Tony Trischka’s EarlJam featuring Michael Daves
Willie Watson
The Kody Norris Show
Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Watkins Family Hour with The Bee Eaters
The Onlies
Howley
Under The Rocks
The Unfaithful Servants
Tanasi
The Tom Knowlton Bluegrass Band
Slay & Stinson

Creating Safer Live Events: CLMA Hosts Free Webinar on Trauma-Informed Response

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Creating Safer Live Events: CLMA Hosts Free Webinar on Trauma-Informed Response

The Canadian Live Music Association is partnering with Good Night Out and REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) to present a free webinar on February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. The session addresses a critical aspect of event safety that often receives insufficient attention: how to handle disclosures of sexual violence in live event settings with care and competence.

While prevention measures remain essential, the reality is that sexual violence can still occur at events despite best efforts. The way staff members receive and respond to disclosures can significantly impact survivors. Yet many professionals working in venues and at live events lack specific training in trauma-informed response protocols. This webinar aims to fill that gap by providing practical guidance on creating effective support pathways and building safer event environments.

The session will be led by two experienced facilitators. Mary Lobson, founder and CEO of REES, brings expertise in developing online platforms for reporting bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination across various industries. Stacey Forrester, education director of Good Night Out Vancouver and former community health nurse, focuses on creating more equitable arts and culture communities. Together, they will guide participants through trauma-informed approaches that center survivor support while strengthening organizational response capacity.

This webinar is designed for anyone working in live event and venue operations who wants to enhance their ability to respond with both confidence and compassion. Registration is free and the session is supported by FACTOR, the Government of Canada, Canada’s private radio broadcasters, and Ontario Creates. Event and venue professionals interested in participating can find registration information here through the Canadian Live Music Association.

Mathieu Terrade Covers Prince Classic “Purple Rain” On Custom Harpejji M5

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Mathieu Terrade Covers Prince Classic “Purple Rain” On Custom Harpejji M5

French musician Mathieu Terrade has delivered a stunning instrumental cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain” on his custom Harpejji M5 by Marcodi. The performance showcases the unique tonal qualities of the stringed instrument, which combines elements of guitar and keyboard into a singular sound.

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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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