Canadian singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-AimĆ© has shared a full live performance recorded at KEXP on September 22, 2025, now available to watch online. Joined by Harvey Bien-AimĆ©e on drums, David Osei-Afrifa on keys, Danny Trudeau on bass, and Ćtienne Miousse on guitar, Fils-AimĆ© moves through a deeply expressive set including āFeeling Like A Plant,ā āFall And All,ā āOld Love,ā āMoi je tāaime,ā āThere Is Probably Fire,ā āOr Let It Burn,ā and āOur Roots Run Deep.ā Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., the session captures the full emotional range of her voice and songwriting, pairing clarity, restraint, and intensity in a focused studio setting.
Wave Of The Flood Marks Midpoint Of Year-Long Singles Project With āI Could Dieā
Rising contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood reaches the halfway point of her ambitious year-long release campaign with new single āI Could Die.ā The track is the sixth in a run of twelve monthly singles, a project designed to celebrate the legacy of the 45rpm single while marking a personal milestone year. Each release stands alone, placing storytelling and immediacy at the center of the project.
The creative force behind Wave Of The Flood, singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan, launched the series earlier this year to reconnect with the freedom of releasing individual songs. āReleasing a single each month has meant I can be playful with the different topics in my songs without worrying about an overarching album theme,ā Strachan says. āMy November single is really different from my last, and Iām excited to see the momentum building behind these releases.ā
āI Could Dieā explores formative relationships and the fragile spaces between hurt, accountability, and repair. āThe song reflects on what happens in the space between the sharp awareness of the hurt we inflict on those we love the most and the deep yearning to make things right,ā Strachan explains. While emotionally direct, the song is framed with care and intention, offering reflection rather than resolution.
Produced by Kris Drever of Lau, who also contributes guitar, the track features John McDonald on double bass and Dylan Cairns on fiddle. Recorded by Garry Boyle at The Slate Room Studio, āI Could Dieā balances warmth and restraint, pairing intimate performances with a clear, uncluttered production.
McFLY Headline Forest Live 2026 With Trio Of Major Forest Shows
Forest Live, Forestry Englandās long-running summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced McFLY as headliners for its 2026 edition. The power-pop mainstays will return to the forest stages this June with performances at Cannock Chase, Delamere Forest, and High Lodge, Thetford. Support across the dates comes from Twin Atlantic and rising pop trio Remember Monday.
Fresh from their massive 2025 UK arena run, including the 35-date Busted vs McFLY tour, the band bring a live set that reflects their full career arc while spotlighting material from their most recent album āPower to Playā. Following a standout Forest Live appearance at Westonbirt Arboretum last summer, Tom Fletcher, Harry Judd, Danny Jones, and Dougie Poynter return to the woodland stages for three large-scale outdoor shows.
More than two decades on from their breakout with āFive Colours In Her Hair,ā McFLY remain one of the UKās most successful pop-rock acts. With seven UK number-one singles including āAll About Youā and āStar Girl,ā seven Top 10 albums, over 10 million sales, multiple Platinum awards, and a BRIT Award for Best British Pop, the bandās catalogue continues to resonate across generations. Their Forest Live appearances place that legacy into one of the UKās most distinctive live music settings.
Forest Live celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, bringing world-class artists to Forestry England sites while supporting conservation and woodland care across the country. Over the past 25 years, more than two million people have attended Forest Live concerts, with proceeds helping fund tree planting and forest maintenance nationwide. McFLY join an already expansive 2026 lineup that includes Billy Ocean & Marti Pellow, Rick Astley, Garbage & Skunk Anansie, Deacon Blue & Lightning Seeds, Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, The Kooks, and UB40 ft Ali Campbell.
McFLY ā Forest Live 2026 Dates:
June 17 ā Thetford Forest, High Lodge
June 21 ā Delamere Forest
June 28 ā Cannock Chase
Esprit DāAir Enter A New Era With Fourth Album āAeonsā
Award-winning alternative metal band Esprit DāAir have released their fourth studio album āAeonsā, out now. Entirely written and self-produced by the band, the record features recent singles āChronosā and āSilver Leaf,ā both of which were voted Best New Metal Track of the Week by Metal Hammer readers. The album follows āConstellationsā, āOceansā, and āSeasonsā, continuing a run of releases that have placed Esprit DāAir firmly in the Official Charts.
āAeons is about time ā how it can trap us, test us, and push us to the edge,ā says bandleader Kai. Written against a backdrop of global uncertainty, the album explores cycles of struggle, resilience, and renewal. Across its tracks, themes of conflict and despair sit alongside determination and forward motion, shaping a record rooted in reflection without losing momentum.
Esprit DāAir features Kai alongside Vincent Velazco, Takeshi, and Yusuke. Following a European tour spanning ten countries, the band are supporting āAeonsā with a grassroots UK and Ireland tour, opting for smaller venues to present the new material up close. Unlike previous albums that featured guest collaborators, āAeonsā marks a fully independent chapter, written, produced, and realized entirely by the band.
Arrows Of Athena Channel Distance And Devotion On New Single āAbandoned Loveā
Boston-based cinematic electronic rock duo Arrows of Athena return with their new single āAbandoned Love,ā out now via their own Belhaven Records. Written and recorded during sessions at Monza Studio, the track centers on emotional closeness maintained across physical distance, inspired by vocalist and lyricist Jac-Lyn Gibson reflecting on her marriage while working apart from her husband. The song captures that sense of presence felt even when someone is far away.
āAbandoned Loveā is a high-intensity blend of electronic alt-rock, driven by pulsing synths, heavy guitars, and a glossy, kinetic core. The song marks the duoās first release since their 2024 debut album āThe Ghost Archivesā and continues the collaboration between Gibson and multi-instrumentalist and producer Scott Lerner. āThe concept of our busy lives and coming home to one another at the end of the day just spilled out of me,ā Gibson shares. āI think itās a great testament to how love, although sometimes abandoned, can conquer all.ā
Serving as a thematic and sonic bridge, āAbandoned Loveā also acts as the first glimpse of Arrows of Athenaās forthcoming sophomore album āDaydreamingā, due in early 2026. The track builds on the foundation set by debut single āReckless Heart,ā expanding the projectās palette of ā90s-inspired electronic rock, dance beats, and melodic urgency. āIt felt like a great follow up musically,ā Gibson explains, describing the song as a continuation of a story centered on commitment, change, and connection.
Arrows of Athena emerged during the pandemic after Gibson and Lerner, longtime collaborators dating back to their time in Boston rock band Pure Fiction, reconnected creatively. Since then, the duo have carved out a distinctive sound that balances pop hooks, abrasive textures, and introspective lyricism. With āDaydreamingā in progress and the possibility of live performances on the horizon, āAbandoned Loveā marks a clear step forward into the next phase of the project.
Other Brother Darryl Revisit A Defining Song With ā(Re)Watch The Treesā
Boston alt-country and Americana collective Other Brother Darryl have released ā(Re)Watch The Treesā, a new suite revisiting one of the most defining songs from their acclaimed debut album āRoll Shine Rollā. Out now, the release expands on the original single āWatch The Treesā with two additional versions and a new live video, offering a deeper look at a song that has come to represent the bandās identity. The project arrives following a strong year that includes two 2025 Boston Music Awards nominations.
ā(Re)Watch The Treesā includes three components: āWatch The Trees ā Live Acoustic From Q Division,ā recorded and filmed at the renowned Cambridge studio; an accompanying performance video; and āWatch The Trees ā Demo Version,ā which captures the song in its earliest form. āāWatch The Treesā has become a story of the before and after,ā says guitarist and vocalist Nate Leavitt. āNow itās become the song that most people identify us with.ā Co-writer Dan Nicklin adds that the songās strength lies in its specificity without explanation, allowing listeners to bring their own meaning to it.
The live version was produced by the band alongside Terrence Reeves, recorded and mixed at Q Division, and filmed with the full eight-piece lineup intact. The demo version, recorded at Nicklinās Henley Row Studios, reveals how fully formed the song was from its earliest writing session. Both versions underscore the emotional weight the song carries, particularly through the continued presence of late bandmate Dave Mirabella, whose contributions remain central to the groupās spirit and sound.
Released earlier this year, āRoll Shine Rollā marked a creative milestone for Other Brother Darryl, delivering singles including āDrive,ā āUntil I Do,ā and āGypsy Girl,ā and crystallizing a harmony-rich Americana sound shaped by long friendships and shared history. With ā(Re)Watch The Treesā, the band pause to reflect before moving forward, offering a focused, intimate look at a song that continues to grow alongside them as they begin work on their next chapter.
Paul Stone & The Basement Collective Rekindle Analogue Warmth On āEmbersā
Yorkshire-based Paul Stone & The Basement Collective return this autumn with their new single āEmbers,ā a modern analogue jazz recording centered on connection, presence, and shared human experience. Led by vocalist, songwriter, and producer Paul Stone, the track was recorded live in the bandās self-built basement studio, anchored by a vintage Neve console and the natural interplay of musicians performing together in one room.
āEmbersā leans into warmth and restraint, allowing performance and feel to guide the arrangement. The recording approach reflects the groupās commitment to authenticity, capturing subtle dynamics and chemistry rather than relying on studio polish. The track has already received support from Robbie Vincent on Jazz FMās Music Garden, where it was highlighted for its soulful production and underlying message.
2025 has marked a significant return for Stone following time away from the spotlight to focus on family. Since then, the project has earned airplay from Jazz FM, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Leeds, CBC Canada, Radio 2 Hong Kong, and KCSM in the US, alongside organic editorial support on Spotifyās UK Jazz playlist. With further original releases planned and festival appearances on the horizon in 2026, Paul Stone & The Basement Collective continue shaping a distinct voice within the UK jazz landscape through analogue craft and considered songwriting.
PROJECTOR Capture Raw Analogue Power With āHope Springs Eternalā Tilehouse Session
Brighton trio PROJECTOR have unveiled a Tilehouse Session live video for their latest single āHope Springs Eternal,ā out now via digital platforms. The performance was recorded entirely live to analogue tape at Tilehouse Studios, captured by engineer Luke Oldfield on a 16-track Studer A800 machine, preserving the immediacy and weight of the bandās sound.
āIāve been a fan of the studio and Lukeās work since I first heard The Wytches, so it was a real treat to record at Tilehouse,ā says bassist and vocalist Lucy Sheehan. Mixed digitally by Luie Stylianou, with video filmed and edited by Ryan Crossland and Francesca Rossi, the session highlights the band playing fully live, surrounded by vintage gear and natural light in a secluded countryside setting.
A distortion-heavy grunge track that surges toward a melodic close, āHope Springs Eternalā is taken from PROJECTORās second album āContemptā, out now via Alcopop! Records. The record was produced by Ben Hampson and mastered by Katie Tavini, following the bandās 2024 debut āNOW WHEN WE TALK ITāS VIOLENCEā. The Tilehouse Session captures the raw physicality of the new material while reinforcing PROJECTORās momentum following recent tours and upcoming EU dates.
Mt. Joy Announce 2026 North American Return With āHope We Have Funā Tour
Following the breakout success of their 2025 album āHope We Have Funā, Philadelphia-based band Mt. Joy have announced a new North American tour for 2026. The announcement follows a landmark run that saw the band sell nearly 200,000 tickets across the US, including sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, TD Garden, and multiple hometown nights at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, alongside a headlining appearance at Newport Folk Festival.
āHope We Have Funā marked a major creative and commercial moment for the band, debuting in the Top 10 on Spotifyās US Album Chart and placing multiple tracks in AAA radioās Top 10. Highlights include āHighway Queenā featuring Maren Morris and āShe Wants to Go Dancing,ā reinforcing Mt. Joyās blend of emotional storytelling and large-scale live energy. The 2026 tour kicks off this spring following the bandās first Australia and New Zealand run, with additional dates to be announced.
The newly revealed spring leg, titled āHope We Have Fun Tour: Part II,ā focuses on cities not included in the 2025 run and introduces several new venues, including the bandās first appearance at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and a stop at Dallasā newly opened Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater. As with previous tours, Mt. Joy continue their charitable commitment, donating $1 from every ticket sold to charity. āMusic gives us a platform, but the real work is what we can do with it,ā shares frontman Matt Quinn.
Mt. Joy 2026 Hope We Have Fun Tour: Part II Dates:
Apr 9 ā Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live Hollywood
Apr 11 ā St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr 14 ā Birmingham, AL @ Coca-Cola Amp
Apr 16 ā Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Apr 17 ā Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Apr 18 ā Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
Apr 21 ā Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
Apr 23 ā New Orleans, LA @ Champions Square
Apr 24 ā Dallas, TX @ Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater
Apr 25 ā Austin, TX @ Moody Center
June 6ā7 ā Railbird Music Festival ā Lexington, KY
Lee Brice Brings ‘The Sunriser’ Tour Back To Canada In 2026
Platinum-selling country artist Lee Brice has announced Canadian dates for his 2026 Sunriser Tour, bringing his live show back across the country next spring. Known for his direct songwriting and conversational stage presence, Brice blends chart-topping hits with personal storytelling that connects deeply with audiences. Joining him on the tour are platinum-selling Canadian artist Brett Kissel and rising singer-songwriter Grace Tyler.
āMan, Canada, yāall have been ridinā shotgun with me since back before I even had a hit,ā Brice shares. āThat fire you lit in my soul has only burned brighter over the years.ā His recent run of releases includes the reflective single āCry,ā followed by āSaid No Country Boy Ever,ā featuring Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson, and Rob Hatch as The Traler Park, celebrating everyday country traditions and shared roots.
The Sunriser Tour follows a period of renewed creative output for Brice, with more new music on the way. The 2026 Canadian run brings his latest material to the stage alongside fan favorites, continuing a long-standing connection with audiences across the country.
Lee Brice 2026 Sunriser Tour Dates:
Apr 10 ā Abbotsford, BC @ Abbotsford Centre
Apr 11 ā Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
Apr 13 ā Grande Prairie, AB @ Bonnetts Energy Centre
Apr 14 ā Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
Apr 16 ā Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
Apr 17 ā Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
Apr 18 ā Medicine Hat, AB @ Co-Op Place
Apr 24 ā Oshawa, ON @ Tribute Communities Centre
Apr 25 ā Kitchener, ON @ Kitchener Memorial Auditorium