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Why the New EDC Flashlight from Olight ArkPro Series Is a Game-Changer

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By Mitch Rice

In the realm of everyday carry (EDC) gear, certain tools stand out for their practicality and innovation. Among these, flashlights are often underestimated. However, the new EDC flashlight has evolved far beyond basic illumination. Today’s modern EDC flashlights are compact, powerful, and built to handle daily challenges with ease. Olight’s ArkPro Series represents this evolution, offering users a combination of style, functionality, and reliability that is hard to match.

Compact Design Without Compromises

One of the main advantages of the new EDC flashlight is its flat, slim design. Unlike traditional cylindrical flashlights, flat models are pocket-friendly and easy to carry without adding bulk. This makes them ideal for daily use, whether you’re commuting, camping, or handling unexpected situations.

Olight’s special ArkPro series demonstrates how smart design can merge portability with performance. Each model in the series has been carefully engineered to maximize convenience while maintaining top-tier illumination capabilities.

High Performance in a Small Package

Despite its compact size, the new EDC flashlight delivers impressive brightness and functionality. Multiple lighting modes allow users to adjust beam intensity according to their environment, from low-light tasks to high-intensity outdoor illumination.

The ArkPro series EDC flashlight combines advanced LED technology with long battery life, ensuring consistent performance in any situation. Whether you’re walking at night, camping under the stars, or responding to an emergency, this flashlight provides reliable and powerful light when you need it most.

Durability for Every Environment

Durability is a crucial feature in any EDC tool. The new EDC flashlight is constructed from high-quality materials like aircraft-grade aluminum, making it resistant to drops, scratches, and water exposure. This ensures that it performs reliably in both urban and outdoor environments, giving users peace of mind that their flashlight can withstand the challenges of daily life.

Olight has long been known for producing rugged and dependable products. You can view detailed specifications and real-world performance reviews on their official website, which highlight the build quality and reliability of their ArkPro Series flashlights.

Versatility for Modern Users

The true appeal of the new EDC flashlight lies in its versatility. It serves multiple purposes:

  • Safety and commuting: Ideal for navigating streets or parking lots at night.
  • Outdoor adventures: Perfect for camping, hiking, or fishing trips.
  • Professional use: Valuable for law enforcement, security personnel, and emergency responders.
  • Home use: Useful during power outages or low-light tasks around the house.

By combining portability, power, and durability, the ArkPro Series proves that a flat EDC flashlight can be much more than a backup tool—it becomes an essential part of everyday life.

Advanced Features of the ArkPro Series

Olight has designed the ArkPro Series to meet the needs of modern users who demand both performance and convenience. Key features include:

  1. High lumen output for strong illumination in any situation.
  2. Multiple brightness modes to conserve battery life or maximize light output.
  3. Rechargeable battery with USB-C charging, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
  4. Compact, ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your pocket or gear.
  5. Rugged construction that resists impacts, water, and wear over time.

These features combine to make the ArkPro Series a leader in the current flashlight market.

Why the ArkPro Series Stands Out

The new EDC flashlight is more than just a tool—it’s a versatile companion that adapts to your lifestyle. From urban environments to wilderness adventures, it offers reliability and convenience in a compact package. The ArkPro Series showcases Olight’s commitment to innovation and user-focused design.

For those interested in exploring the series further, the special ArkPro series provides a full range of options, while the ArkPro series EDC flashlight page details individual models and features. Additional insights and accessories are available on Olight’s official website.

Final Thoughts

The new EDC flashlight from Olight ArkPro Series represents the future of everyday carry lighting. With a combination of compact design, impressive performance, rugged durability, and versatile applications, it is a must-have tool for anyone who values preparedness, safety, and convenience.

Whether you’re a professional, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone who simply wants reliable light on hand, the ArkPro Series delivers unmatched quality and innovation. Investing in one means more than buying a flashlight—it’s about upgrading your everyday carry and ensuring you’re ready for whatever life throws your way.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Henry Crater Returns With New EP ‘impermanent’ Blending Theater Drama, Jazz, and Modern Pop

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Henry Crater Returns With New EP ‘impermanent’ Blending Theater Drama, Jazz, and Modern Pop

New York-based singer-songwriter, and actor, Henry Crater is back with impermanent, his first music release since 2023. The five-song EP feels big and polished but stays personal at the same time, walking listeners through the highs and lows of a breakup.

Crater says, “Songwriting has always been an irreplaceable part of my identity. I’ve always been a very sensitive and emotional person, and I wrote songs to cope with the difficult emotions I felt in high school and college.”

The EP opens with the title track. It’s a short 61-second piano driven intro where Crater sings about learning to “let go.” From there, the songs trace the stages of moving on. “despondent” faces the first shock of a love that’s ended. “dry eyes” jumps out with funky horns and an upbeat groove, showing off Crater’s lighter side. “still” slows things down, capturing the ache of missing someone. The closer, “every breath i take,” ends the ride on a warm, sentimental note. Its music video, filmed in New York City by director Jared Zuker, adds extra layers of emotion to the goodbye and gives depth to the story behind the song.

Crater’s music mixes theater drama with modern pop and jazz, drawing on influences like Jacob Collier and Jason Robert Brown. He fronts the NYC band Cereal Monogamy and writes musicals, including Einstein of Love, but here he focuses on a simple idea: everything changes.

The EP brings together 14 friends and collaborators, many from Crater’s University of Michigan days. Guest singers Owen G. Scales, Kate Cummings, and Ian Coursey each add their own style, while Crater handles the keys. Producer Thomas Giberson and orchestrator Anna Elaine Rosengart help give the record its rich, full sound.

impermanent is smooth, heartfelt, and easy to listen to—a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and that’s okay.

Alkaline Trio Unleash New Single “Bleeding Out” With Limited Vinyl and Video Premiere

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Alkaline Trio Unleash New Single “Bleeding Out” With Limited Vinyl and Video Premiere

Alkaline Trio’s latest single, “Bleeding Out,” opens with an intriguing and foreboding invitation. The song is a prime example of the band’s unique and potent style, seamlessly blending a deceptively sweet melody with dark, brooding lyricism. Propelled by a powerful, driving rhythm, the track repeatedly soars into an infectious, sing-along chorus that is engineered to be an earworm.

“Bleeding Out” follows the recently released banger “Oblivion” as the second of three songs Alkaline Trio recorded with producer Travis Barker of Blink 182 — the first studio sessions to feature the current Trio lineup of founding guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, longtime bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano, and drummer Atom Willard.

Available now across digital platforms, “Bleeding Out” will also be released as a limited edition D2C exclusive color vinyl seven-inch. Also unveiled is the official “Bleeding Out” music video, which finds director Mark Eaton capturing the raw power of a close-quarters Alkaline Trio performance.

Alkaline Trio is currently on tour supporting Blink 182 across the US — as well as playing a few select headline shows and festival dates.

Def Leppard to Release ‘Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield’ on November 21

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Def Leppard to Release ‘Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield’ on November 21

Mercury Studios will release Def Leppard Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield on November 21st. The show, recorded in 2023 in their hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during The World Tour with Mötley Crüe, will be available on Blu-ray/2 CD, 4K UHD, 2 CD and 2 LP. Pressed on red, white and black splatter, the vinyl nods to the home kit colors of Sheffield United FC, who play their home matches at Bramall Lane. Additionally, the 4K UHD will be the band’s first 4K release and includes One Night Only Live At The Leadmill, previously released last year.

Marking the start of their co-headlining European tour with Mötley Crüe, this concert on May 22, 2023, in Sheffield, England, served as a homecoming show for Def Leppard, 47 years since the band’s inception. Performing their second ever hometown stadium concert to a sold-out crowd of almost 40,000 fans, the Blu-ray/2 CD, 2 CD, and 2 LP versions include classics “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me” as well as UK live debuts of “Take What You Want” and “This Guitar,” the latter dedicated to the band’s late great guitarist Steve Clark.

On the eve of the band’s tour, Def Leppard revisited their club days and played an intimate show for under 900 die-hard fans from the historic Sheffield venue, The Leadmill. The concert featured a mix of hits and rarities spanning their entire catalog from On Through The Night to the band’s most recent album Diamond Star Halos. This specific show, One Night Only Live At the Leadmill, is available for the first time in the 4K UHD format on the Diamond Star Heroes 4K release.

  1. Take What You Want
  2. Let’s Get Rocked
  3. Animal
  4. Foolin’
  5. Armageddon It
  6. Kick
  7. Love Bites
  8. Promises
  9. This Guitar
  10. When Love And Hate Collide
  11. Rocket
  12. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
  13. Switch 625
  14. Hysteria
  15. Pour Some Sugar On Me
  16. Rock Of Ages
  17. Photograph

Classic REO Speedwagon Lineup to Reunite in Champaign for Illinois Homecoming Parade and Halftime Show

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Classic REO Speedwagon Lineup to Reunite in Champaign for Illinois Homecoming Parade and Halftime Show

The classic REO Speedwagon lineup of Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty, and Alan Gratzer will reunite for a special show in their home state of Illinois. On September 27th, the Illinois Marching Illini will honor the group in Champaign, where they formed the band in 1967.

“REO Speedwagon is coming back to campus, the place where it all began, to lead this year’s Illinois Homecoming Parade as our grand marshals on Friday, Sept. 26,” Hall shares on Facebook. “The band members will also participate in game day as the pregame Siren Sounders and will take the field with Barry Houser and the Marching Illini to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind REO-themed halftime show that will feature a medley of the band’s hit songs.”

When a fan commented about Terry Luttrell and Mike Murphy appearing, Hall says, “[N]ot at this time. They requested the classic lineup. It’s really all about Neal and Alan being alumni and starting our amazing band at the university in 1967! What a homecoming for them!!! As the only owner born and raised in Champaign….I’m so proud to return to my hometown!!”

Cronin says, despite their recent differences, he’s looking forward to appearing at the event.

“I am honored to have been approached by representatives of the University of Illinois and invited to appear on the field for the Homecoming Game halftime show on September 27. The Marching Illini will be performing three REO Speedwagon songs, as Alan, Neal, and Bruce play along; it has been too many years to count since the four of us have all been together!” Cronin writes on Facebook. “As a songwriter, there are few greater honors than to hear other artists and musicians perform my songs. I know I will be looking on in awe as the four hundred-plus Marching Illini pay tribute to the music of REO Speedwagon with an all-REO halftime presentation.”

The band members will also participate in game day as the pregame Siren Sounders and will take the field with Barry Houser and the Marching Illini to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind REO-themed halftime show featuring a medley of the band’s hit songs.

The Homecoming parade begins at 6 pm on Friday, September 26th, at the corner of Fourth Street and Kirby Avenue. It will head west on Gregory Drive and turn south on First Street. Immediately following the parade, a post-parade party featuring food, music, and fireworks will take place in Lot 31.

In late 2024, REO Speedwagon announced that they would be ceasing their touring career due to “irreconcilable differences” between Cronin and Hall.

This “feud” was different from the earlier creative tensions between Cronin and guitarist Gary Richrath. It stemmed from a complex situation involving Hall’s recovery from back surgery.

Hall had back surgery and was recovering, with a fill-in bassist, Matt Bissonette, taking his place on tour. While Hall was expected to return to the road, a consensus among some band members, including Cronin, was that he had not recovered sufficiently to perform at the level the band and fans expected.

Hall wanted to return to the band, but Cronin reportedly advised him to sit out the rest of the year. This disagreement led to the “irreconcilable differences” that were cited in the band’s official announcement. According to Cronin, he was “outvoted” on the decision to end the touring career of REO Speedwagon.

The band’s touring effectively ended at the beginning of 2025. Cronin announced that he would continue to tour with the same lineup that had been performing as REO Speedwagon (minus Hall), but under the name The Kevin Cronin Band. This new project would carry on the legacy of REO Speedwagon’s songs.

Earlier this year, the group reunited for a charity concert in Champaign without Cronin. Doughty, Gratzer, Hall, Luttrell, Murphy, and Scorfina said a “proper goodbye” during a one-night-only event in June. Cronin was absent as he was on tour at the time on the Brotherhood of Rock Tour with Styx.

From 1977 to 1989, REO Speedwagon released nine consecutive albums all certified platinum or higher. To date, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe.

Black Stone Cherry Announce New EP ‘Celebrate’ Out March 6, 2026, With Tyler Connolly Guest Appearance and “Neon Eyes” Video

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Black Stone Cherry Announce New EP ‘Celebrate’ Out March 6, 2026, With Tyler Connolly Guest Appearance and “Neon Eyes” Video

Kentucky’s finest, Black Stone Cherry, will release their new EP, Celebrate, on March 6, 2026, via Mascot Records. They explode back into action with the video for their new single, “Neon Eyes.”

Black Stone Cherry is a band in the truest sense of the term. Hard rockers of enormous heart. Four accomplished songwriters with rock, metal, roots, blues, and southern rock in their blood. Old friends with an instinctive, compassionate sense for what the other is feeling.

On Celebrate – produced by the band and recorded at High Street Studios in Bowling Green, Kentucky – they embody all this at the height of their powers. There’s happiness and heartache. Muscular hooks and raw soul. The life experiences of four men approaching 40 (two of them parents), in one emotive, unpolished diamond of a record. Six commanding, stage-ready original tracks and an inspired cover of Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” featuring Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Deadman.

“Neon Eyes” was a soundcheck riff that exploded into a thumping, hard rock party-starter, and the video follows them on a typical day in the life of a band on the road, as they arrive at their headline performance at the 2025 Maid of Stone Festival in the UK.

Fans get a glimpse of the band behind-the-scenes, how they prepare for a show, them mingling with the crowd, fans rejoicing throughout the day, and all the way up to a typically high voltage performance showing what an undeniable force they are – plus some magical and unforgettable memories made during the day.

Celebrate is an EP of contrasts. “I’m Fine” is a dreamily woozy, Nirvana-laced grunge singalong. But it was the searing, mid-tempo heartache of “Deep” that struck a really pertinent chord – with Ben in particular. Following long struggles with fertility issues, he and his wife suffered a miscarriage midway through the writing process. Two days later, he was channelling the experience into “Deep.”

For a curveball, Celebrate is capped off with a strapping yet sensuous cover of Simple Minds’ classic “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” featuring guest vocals from old Black Stone Cherry friend Tyler Connolly. Immortalised in John Hughes’ seminal 1985 coming-of-age film The Breakfast Club, it turned out to be a surprisingly natural fit for Black Stone Cherry. A happy pairing with the soulful gravel and sincerity of Chris’s vocals. “I love that song!” the frontman laughs.

Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7 Returns to Mexico With The Chicks, Sam Smith and Brandi Carlile Headlining

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Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7 Returns to Mexico With The Chicks, Sam Smith and Brandi Carlile Headlining

Girls Just Wanna Weekend will return for its 7th annual celebration in January with The Chicks and Sam Smith joining Brandi Carlile as headliners.

Additional performers include CMAT, Joy Oladokun, Jensen McRae, Lucius, Jasmine.4.t, Allison Ponthier, SistaStrings, Autumn Nichols, Arroba Nat, The Carlile Family Band, The Marshgrass Mamas, a special Titans of Americana set (guests TBA), and comedian Kristin Key.

Produced by 100x Hospitality and set to take place at Mexico’s stunning Barceló Maya Resort from January 15–19, 2026, the all-inclusive experience promises an unforgettable blend of live music and immersive activities in an idyllic tropical setting.

All-inclusive Event Packages for Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7 are available now at www.girlsjustwannaweekend.com. Each package includes premium resort accommodations, access to all concerts, round-trip airport transportation, unlimited top-shelf drinks, diverse dining options, daily pool parties, artist-curated activities, and the option to add adventurous off-site excursions.

Located along one of the most spectacular beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Barceló Maya Resort offers white sandy beaches, a turquoise sea, and sweeping views of the tropical surroundings. Guests can enjoy endless fun with water sports, scuba diving lessons, a shopping center, bowling alley, 24-hour sports bar, three theaters, and a nightclub.

Since it was founded by Brandi Carlile in 2018, Girls Just Wanna Weekend has featured an extraordinary lineup of female and non-binary artists including Janelle Monáe, Shania Twain, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, MUNA, Tanya Tucker, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna, Yola, Wendy & Lisa, Maren Morris, Brandy Clark, Patty Griffin, Celisse, and many more.

The event prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive space, with a strong focus on celebrating the predominantly LGBTQ+ audience. The Brandi Land campus within Barceló Maya Resort provides a welcoming environment where all can celebrate in comfort and community.

Brandi Carlile is an Oscar-nominated, 11x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and producer; a 2x EMMY Award-winning composer, lyricist, and writer; a #1 New York Times Bestselling author; and a respected activist.

Carlile will release her brand-new album, Returning To Myself (Interscope Records/Lost Highway), on October 24, 2025. Produced by Carlile, Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner, and Justin Vernon, the record marks her eighth solo studio album and follows her acclaimed 2023 collaboration with Elton John, Who Believes in Angels?, which debuted at #1 in the U.K. and Top 10 in the U.S.

Her career highlights include producing GRAMMY-winning projects from Joni Mitchell and Brandy Clark, recording Indigo Girls’ Closer To Fine with her wife Catherine for Barbie The Album, contributing Home to the final season of Ted Lasso, and earning her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for Never Too Late (with Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt).

Beloved by her peers, Carlile has collaborated with The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Sam Smith, Alicia Keys, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, P!nk, Dolly Parton, and more. She has been recognized as OUT Magazine’s Icon of the Year, received Billboard’s Trailblazer Award, CMT’s Impact Award, the NMPA’s Songwriter Icon Award, and multiple honors from the Americana Music Association.

Beyond music, Carlile co-founded the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised over $8 million for grassroots causes. She lives in rural Washington with her wife and daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.

100x Hospitality is a global experiential events and hospitality company connecting people with the music they love through meaningful, immersive experiences. Built on a Fan First and Artist Forward philosophy, 100x produces destination events, curated travel packages, and VIP ticketing programs that bring fans closer to the artists they love—and to each other.

Envy Of None Release ‘The Thrill’ Single With New Video and Charity Vinyl Supporting Ukraine

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Envy Of None Release ‘The Thrill’ Single With New Video and Charity Vinyl Supporting Ukraine

Following the release of their lauded second album Stygian Wavz in March, Canadian four-piece Envy Of None are back with a three-track single and a brand-new video. The new offering features an alternative version of the album track, a demo version, and the album track itself via Snapper Music.

“‘Thrill of the Chase’ was one of the last songs we worked on before handing in the completed record. It started with Alf’s funky demo and Maiah loved it and was very vocal about completing it,” says bassist Andy Curran. “She and I were wanting to add something up tempo to the record and this one, despite being a little left of center style-wise wise seemed to fit nicely. It has a cool, funky, positive vibe that we enjoyed exploring, especially the outro dance party section!”

Alongside the digital release, Envy Of None will also be releasing The Thrill as a 12-inch colored vinyl version of the single, with all proceeds from this release donated to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine emergency.

Taylor Swift Returns to the Big Screen With Cinemark’s ‘Official Release Party of a Showgirl’

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Taylor Swift Returns to the Big Screen With Cinemark’s ‘Official Release Party of a Showgirl’

Cinemark Holdings is welcoming Taylor Swift back to its big screens with Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, celebrating her twelfth studio album. Swifties will be able to take in her newest music and accompanying curated visuals at Cinemark theaters across its U.S. footprint from Friday, October 3rd, at 3 ppm ET through Sunday, October 5th. Theatergoers will also get to experience the world premiere of “The Fate of Ophelia” music video.

Tickets are on sale as of 12:12 pm ET via Cinemark for $12, plus applicable taxes and fees. Fans will have the option to take in the musical magic in standard format as well as an opportunity to upgrade to Cinemark XD, which features each theater’s biggest screens and most immersive surround sound.

“We’re honored to bring Taylor Swift, one of the most iconic and influential entertainers of our time, back to the big screen at Cinemark with Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” states Sean Gamble, Cinemark President and CEO. “We saw her world-class ability to entertain and captivate audiences as fans sang and danced in our auditoriums for the theatrical release of her Eras Tour concert film in 2023. We are thrilled to invite Swifties to celebrate TS12 together in a vibrant, communal setting where the magic of our auditoriums wraps you in the moment with larger-than-life visuals and enveloping surround sound, creating an experience that simply can’t be matched. Congratulations to Taylor Swift and her entire team for what we know will be a visual and auditory masterpiece.”

Fans can see the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, new lyric videos and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Hardy Releases Long-Awaited Fan Favorite “Dog Years” Ahead of New Album ‘Country! Country!’

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Hardy Releases Long-Awaited Fan Favorite “Dog Years” Ahead of New Album ‘Country! Country!’

Ahead of his forthcoming new album Country! Country!, superstar Hardy shares the long-awaited fan favorite “Dog Years.” Written more than ten years ago before Hardy had signed a publishing deal, the song resurfaced last fall when the Mississippi native performed it at a charity event for Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation, and fans have clamored for its release since.

Country! Country! is set for release on Friday, September 26th via Big Loud.

“Dog Years” follows the previously released “Bottomland”—watch the music video here—and “Bro Country” with Ernest.

Hardy will wrap up his months-long Jim Bob World Tour next week with his first-ever headline show at Madison Square Garden. The tour has seen him headline festivals and his own shows coast to coast with support from Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., McCoy Moore, and inaugural Crow Records signee Sikarus.

On December 2nd, the American Cancer Society, Hardy’s recently launched charity endeavor The Hardy Fund and Whiskey Jam will present Country vs. Cancer, a concert to benefit the ACS. Hardy will headline alongside Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Lanie Gardner and McCoy Moore at The Pinnacle in Nashville.

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