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Guitar Virtuoso Martin Miller Honors Classic Cinema With Epic 23-Minute Movie Soundtrack Medley

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Jan 23, 2026

Guitar Virtuoso Martin Miller Honors Classic Cinema With Epic 23-Minute Movie Soundtrack Medley

German guitarist Martin Miller and his band delivered a jaw-dropping 23-minute medley celebrating some of the most unforgettable movie soundtracks of all time. Seamlessly moving from film to film, the performance pays tribute to a golden era of cinema music that still hits just as hard today.

The set includes their own take on “The Power of Love” from Back to the Future, “Born to Be Wild” from Easy Rider, and “The Sound of Silence” from The Graduate, along with the instantly recognizable Top Gun Anthem.

Global Pop Girl Group no na Release High Energy New Single “work”

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Global Pop Girl Group no na Release High Energy New Single “work”

The first-ever global pop girl group from Indonesia, no na, kick off the new year with “work,” a striking, high-energy single that marks a powerful evolution in the group’s sound and energy. Out now via 88rising, the track arrives alongside a bold music video that showcases their choreography, stamina, and attitude.

“work” is the group’s most dance forward pop release to date. In this drum driven hype record powered by Indonesian beats and gamelan-inspired rhythms, percussive hits collide with chant ready hooks and relentless momentum, turning the track into a physical experience for the stage and the dance floor. It is confident, disciplined, and unapologetically loud – a statement of intent from a group stepping fully into their power.

Lyrically and sonically, “work” reframes ambition as ritual and resolve. The track is about showing up, putting in the hours, and earning the glow-up. As no na declare it, this is girl boss energy rooted in community, and craft. New year, new mode, no excuses. Each member of no na – Christy, Esther, Baila, and Shaz – brings a distinct presence to the record, highlighting the group’s chemistry and bond. The music video, directed by Fa & Fon, acts as a full performance breakdown that highlights their physicality and dance mastery. This era is about strength and collective drive, reminding audiences why no na are a force to be reckoned with. Stream the song HERE.

The new track comes off the heels of the group’s recently released single, “the one,” which dropped in November. The dreamy pop song feels like a late night confession, containing hazy 80’s-inspired retro synths and beautiful string motifs that highlight the group’s musical chemistry. The song’s music video has gone on to accumulate a tremendous 4.4 million views, demonstrating the enormous reach the group has garnered in such a short amount of time. no na is set to take that energy into 2026, starting off the year with new music and a highly anticipated performance at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship Finals on January 25th in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Since debuting in 2025, no na have rapidly made their mark on the global stage with tracks like “shoot,” “superstitious,” and “sad face 🙁,” earning buzz for their genre-blending sound and bold visual identity. Their growing list of collaborations, including Samsung, Tiffany & Co., and BAPE, reflects their rising influence at the intersection of music, fashion, and culture.

no na embody a new era of global pop, proudly rooted in Indonesian authenticity while resonating with audiences around the world.

Jazz Guitar Visionary Julian Lage Releases New Quartet Album ‘Scenes from Above’

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Jazz Guitar Visionary Julian Lage Releases New Quartet Album ‘Scenes from Above’

Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage has released Scenes from Above, his fifth Blue Note album, the second made in collaboration with revered producer Joe Henry, and his first with a striking new quartet featuring keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen. Scenes From Above is available now on an antique brown vinyl variant available exclusively on the Julian Lage Artist Store and the Blue Note Store, as well as black vinyl, CD, and all digital formats.

Where 2024’s GRAMMY-nominated Speak to Me was Lage’s grand statement as an improvising bandleader helming an ensemble through a diverse set of tunes, Scenes from Above is about being a band member himself, about Lage exploring the tunes he has written with a crew he has built with that entirely in mind. Its nine tracks frame a brilliantly open experience, with four astounding players giving and taking space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.

“I came in with a desire to present this as an egalitarian thing, rather than ‘I’m the leader — let’s build something around me,’” Lage says. “This is music that’s connected to our own growth and development individually and within our relationships with one another, with no sense that anybody’s expecting anything.”

The album’s nine compositions resulted from what Lage calls a writing sprint ahead of a residency at SFJAZZ which marked the live debut of the band. As he thought about each of their qualities as players and hypothesized about how they might interact, he set a timer for 20 minutes, wrote a tune, recorded it once, and then began again. “My dream with composing, really, is to have something to talk about once we’re together,” he says. “It’s not the end-all, be-all.”

“Julian really thinks about things, has a lot of intention,” says Medeski. “But it’s a beautiful combination of caring about the concept and direction and of being free and in the moment.” Scenes from Above radiates both qualities in tandem, and that’s what makes the album so poignant and timely.

Lage will celebrate the arrival of Scenes From Above with a busy international live schedule including a just-announced North American fall tour with the new quartet beginning October 14 in Vancouver. Upcoming dates also include quartet performances at the Big Ears Festival (March 29) in Knoxville and a concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London (May 15). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.julianlage.com/tour.

Lang Lang and Cecilia Bartoli Set to Perform at Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony

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Jan 23, 2026

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Lang Lang and Cecilia Bartoli Set to Perform at Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony

Music will once again play a central role in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games, to be held on 6 February 2026.

Among the highlights of one of the world’s most anticipated events, two leading figures of the international music scene will perform: Lang Lang, one of the most celebrated and influential pianists of our time, and Cecilia Bartoli, the world-renowned mezzo-soprano and extraordinary ambassador of the great Italian opera tradition.

Their participation further enriches a ceremony already featuring artists such as Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Matilde De Angelis. It promises to be an emotional journey inspired by the theme “Armonia.” The Opening Ceremony will unite sport, art, and culture, in the spirit of the Olympic values of dialogue and sharing (tickets are still available through this link).

Two artists with different backgrounds and repertoires, who have collaborated for years, sharing a vision of music as a powerful means of connection between peoples, generations and cultures.

Cecilia Bartoli, one of the most authoritative voices on the international operatic scene, will bring the timeless power of the Italian tradition. Beloved by audiences and critics alike, throughout her career Bartoli has interpreted the classical repertoire with intelligence, passion and rigour. Her unmistakable and intense voice will shape one of the most evocative moments of the evening.

Lang Lang, a global piano superstar, has long been a key figure in bringing classical music beyond its traditional boundaries, engaging new and diverse audiences worldwide. With his magnetic presence and extraordinary talent, he has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, becoming a global emblem of artistic excellence.

In a global setting of an Olympic Opening Ceremony, music emerges as a universal language, celebrating unity through diversity while transforming the event into a truly shared experience. In constant dialogue with imagery and performance, music will not merely accompany the show but will play a central narrative role, becoming an integral part of the story unfolding before audiences around the world.

Classical Pianist Jan Lisiecki Returns to Mozart With Piano Concertos Nos. 9 and 22

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Jan 23, 2026

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Classical Pianist Jan Lisiecki Returns to Mozart With Piano Concertos Nos. 9 and 22

Celebrated pianist Jan Lisiecki returns to the concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a decade after recording Nos. 20 and 21 for his DG debut album (“beautiful Mozart playing, direct, unmannered and fresh” – The New York Times). Set for release as the music world marks the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, Lisiecki’s latest recording presents a contrasting but complementary pair of works in E flat major, Concertos Nos. 9 and 22. Joining the pianist are conductor Manfred Honeck and the players of the Bamberger Symphoniker. “Recording these two works was a dream of mine,” says Lisiecki, “and I’m very glad to have been able to do so with a dream team, too.”

The album, whose booklet includes notes by the pianist himself, will be issued digitally and on CD on 17 April 2026. A limited-edition version of the CD, complete with signed art card, will be available exclusively from the DG Shop. The central Andante from Concerto No. 22 will be released for streaming on 23 January to coincide with Mozart’s birthday four days later.

Ever since he first worked with Maestro Honeck in Chicago in 2019, Jan Lisiecki had been keen to record with him. “I immediately felt that he had such an affinity and respect for Mozart’s music and was able to communicate it with the orchestra – the phrasing, the elegance, the beauty,” he recalls. “So to work with him on a recording of Mozart is an absolute joy and privilege.”

Lisiecki’s praise extends to the musicians of the Bamberger Symphoniker. “They’re dedicated, passionate and also respectful of tradition,” he says. “It’s inspiring to find musicians who have vigour and freshness, but also follow the indications of the composer and the urgings of the conductor – and of the soloist too!”

That collaborative spirit shines through these deft and insightful readings of two works Lisiecki calls “singular masterpieces” – even among Mozart’s many superlative works in the genre. “I think,” he adds, “Mozart had an innate connection with E flat major and was able to write such beautiful works in this key. Sometimes composers feel at home in certain places and certain keys, and one senses that here.”

Written in 1777, Piano Concerto No. 9 is notable for the way in which it instantly sets up a closely entwined dialogue between soloist and orchestra that continues throughout the work. Another fascinating aspect of the score is that the composer’s original cadenzas have survived, allowing Lisiecki and his team “to fully embrace and respect Mozart’s intentions”. He particularly prizes that of the second movement: “it’s absolutely spectacular, and to have this grand, quite dense cadenza in the second movement of a piece is revolutionary”.

Mozart composed Concerto No. 22 in Vienna in 1785, at around the same time as he was writing Le nozze di Figaro. Here too, there is close interplay between the solo and orchestral writing, while a striking role is given to the clarinets, making their first appearance in one of Mozart’s piano concertos. As Lisiecki observes, the composer “ensured that these instruments were utilized to their full potential, employing technically demanding and musically intricate passages throughout the work”.

In a recent review, Bachtrack writes about Jan Lisiecki’s performance of No. 22 with the Seattle Symphony and Peter Oundjian: “In the first movement, [he] played with the care, delicacy and religiosity one hopes for in Mozart: exacting, yet emotional. His technical fluency made his performance seem effortless, but not easy. The melancholy Andante came off as boldly expressive but not overdramatic. The final Allegro sparkled with wit and incisiveness. Lisiecki’s cadenzas throughout went beyond technical expertise to an almost heavenly level.”

Supertramp Celebrate 50 Years With Half-Speed Remasters Of ‘Even In The Quietest Moments…’, ‘Breakfast In America’, and ‘…Famous Last Words…’

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Jan 23, 2026

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Supertramp Celebrate 50 Years With Half-Speed Remasters Of ‘Even In The Quietest Moments…’, ‘Breakfast In America’, and ‘…Famous Last Words…’

Following the reissues of ‘Crime Of The Century’ and ‘Crisis? What Crisis?’, Supertramp continues the 50^th anniversary celebrations in their half-speed remaster reissue series with Even In The Quietest Moments…, Breakfast In America and …Famous Last Words….

As per the first two releases in the series, all three records have been remastered at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. They are available to pre-order now from HERE and will be released on March 20, 2026. ‘Crime Of The Century’ and ‘Crisis? What Crisis?’ are available now from here.

Even in the Quietest Moments… was originally released in April 1977 and is the band’s fifth album. It was an instant hit, charting at number 16 in the Billboard Album Charts, and the album’s opening track, ‘Give A Little Bit,’ also broke into the Billboard Hot 100. To this day, the track has been streamed over almost 800 million times. Just a year after its original release, the album was ranked 63^rd in The World Critic Lists, which recognised the 200 greatest albums of all time as voted for by notable rock critics and DJs.

Their sixth album, ‘Breakfast In America,’ is their biggest commercial success. Released in March 1979, it has sold over 22 million worldwide, generated 2 billion global streams and spent 88 consecutive weeks in the Billboard 200. It spawned hit singles – ‘The Logical Song,’ ‘Goodbye Stranger,’ and ‘Take The Long Way Home,’ all of which broke into the Billboard Hot 100, with ‘The Logical Song’ becoming their most prolific streamed track (over 900 million to date) spending 17 weeks on the chart. The album’s title track also achieved international success, breaking into the UK top 10 and songs like ‘Oh Darling’ have become beloved fan favourites. The album has gone on to receive a whole host of accolades, including two Grammy Awards and an Ivor Novello Award (for ‘The Logical Song’). It was ranked 207^th in The Guinness All Time Top 1000 Albums, 69^th in Classic Rock Magazine’s Greatest British Rock Album of All Time, 43^rd in Triple M’s 100 Greatest Albums of All Time as voted by Australian listeners, and 294^th in Colin Larkin’s renowned book ‘All Time 1000 Albums’.

…Famous Last Words… was released in October 1982 and is the final album to feature the band’s ‘classic line-up’ of Hodgson, Davies, Helliwell, Thomson, and Siebenberg. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 5 in the U.S. Billboard Album Charts and number six in the UK. Roger Hodgson left the band in 1983 after which the group continued as a quartet.

This Supertramp half-speed remaster reissue series gives this catalogue a greater depth of sound that allows reappraisal of some of the most enduring songs of all time. Their albums are some of the most ground breaking in British rock history.

TRACKLISTS:

Even In The Quietest Moments
Side A
1. Give A Little Bit
2. Lover Boy
3. Even In The Quietest Moments
4. Downstream

Side B
1. Babaji
2. From Now On
3. Fool’s Overture

Breakfast In America
Side A
1. Gone Hollywood
2. The Logical Song
3. Goodbye Stranger
4. Breakfast In America
5. Oh Darling

Side B
1. Take The Long Way Home
2. Lord Is It Mine
3. Just Another Nervous Wreck
4. Casual Conversations
5. Child Of Vision

…Famous Last Words…
Side A
1. Crazy
2. Put On Your Old Brown Shoes
3. It’s Raining Again
4. Bonnie
5. Know Who You Are

Side B
1. My Kind Of Lady
2. C’est Le Bon
3. Waiting So Long
4. Don’t Leave Me Now

Erykah Badu Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Mama’s Gun’ With Limited Edition Vinyl

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Jan 23, 2026

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Erykah Badu Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Mama’s Gun’ With Limited Edition Vinyl

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning neo-soul trailblazer Erykah Badu commemorates the 25^th anniversary of her influential sophomore album, Mama’s Gun, with the release of new limited-edition Vinyl options out now. The 2LP UMe Ecomm variant is pressed on Gold Black Ice Vinyl and features a newly redesigned gatefold jacket, alternate cover, and special lithograph. Order HERE.

Finally, the Vinylphyle edition of Mama’s Gun features this album’s first ever hi-res remaster since its original CD release, sourced from the original production tapes. The 2LP, which features new liner notes personally penned by Badu, was cut by Joe Nino-Hernes at Sterling Sound Nashville and pressed at RTI on 180g Black Vinyl. The Vinylphyle edition dropped yesterday and is available HERE

The indisputable influence of Mama’s Gun looms over every corner of the culture. It first arrived in stores on November 21, 2000. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200, scoring her strongest first-week sales ever and moving north of 191K copies. Within the span of only four weeks, it reached the threshold for a Platinum certification from the RIAA. Not to mention, this landmark body of work garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” and “Best R&B Song” for “Bag Lady” and “Best R&B Song” for “Didn’t Cha Know?”

Indicative of the record’s impact, it has claimed spots on numerous marquee lists such as Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” Pitchfork’s “The 200 Best Albums of the Last 25 Years,” and NPR’s “The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women,” among many others. Resonating from one generation to the next, it has also impressively tallied over 1 billion streams. Retrospectively, Pitchfork rated it a rare “9.4,” marveling at how, “She made a record that wore its awareness of the larger traumas and challenges that complicate human intimacy on its sleeves.”

Badu also partnered with Spotify in their latest Anniversaries video series, where she reflects on the past 25 years and performs select tracks from Mama’s Gun. Watch HERE

Badu’s unparalleled alchemy of soul, R&B, jazz, rock, reggae, and poetry underscores these 14 tracks, enshrining Mama’s Gun as a game-changer whose influence continues to grow.

Check out the full tracklisting below.

Badu closed out 2025 canvasing North America on the “Mama’s Gun 25 World Tour,” performing the LP in its entirety.

TRACKLISTING:
1. Penitentiary Philosophy
2. Didn’t Cha Know
3. My Life
4. … & On
5. Cleva
6. Hey Sugah – Interlude
7. Booty
8. Kiss Me On My Neck
9. A.D. 2000
10. Orange Moon
11. In Love With You
12. Bag Lady
13. Time’s A Wastin
14. Green Eyes

Iconic Film Soundtrack ‘Pretty in Pink’ Turns 40 With Limited Edition Vinyl Reissue

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Jan 23, 2026

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Iconic Film Soundtrack ‘Pretty in Pink’ Turns 40 With Limited Edition Vinyl Reissue

UMe celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pretty in Pink, the beloved 1986 film from Writer/Executive Producer John Hughes with a limited-edition reissue of its iconic soundtrack, available March 13. As essential as the film itself, the music captures the story’s emotional truth—freezing moments in time with the vivid clarity of memories that linger for decades. Film soundtracks hold a rare power to shape identity, influencing who we are, where we belong, and the social experiences that define youth. Few filmmakers understood the coming-of-age experience quite like John Hughes, and Pretty in Pink stands as one of his most enduring cultural touchstones.

Anchored by era-defining songs including The Psychedelic Furs’ Top 5 title track “Pretty in Pink,” OMD’s iconic “If You Leave,” The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” and Echo & The Bunnymen’s sweeping anthem “Bring on the Dancing Horses,” and INXS fan-favorite deep-cut, “Do Wot You Do,” the Pretty in Pink soundtrack became a defining voice of its time—shaping mood, identity, and belonging in ways few films ever achieve. More than four decades after its theatrical release, Pretty in Pink continues to resonate across generations, its music and themes echoing with each new audience navigating the universal challenges of growing up.

The 40th Anniversary edition will be released as a limited-edition ‘Pretty in Baby Pink’ 1LP, housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring film photography, and will include two bonus tracks previously unavailable on the soundtrack: Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness” and Talk Back’s “Rudy.” A standard-weight black 1LP featuring the original tracklist will also be available. Preorder the 40^th Anniversary editions of Pretty in Pink HERE.

The 40th Anniversary edition is released with the kind cooperation of Hughes Music and Paramount Pictures.

1LP ‘Pretty in Baby Pink’ Color Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. “If You Leave” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) – 4:24
2. “Left of Center” – Suzanne Vega (feat. Joe Jackson) – 3:32
3. “Get to Know Ya” – Jesse Johnson – 3:33
4. “Do Wot You Do” – INXS – 3:17
5. “Pretty in Pink” – The Psychedelic Furs – 4:40
6. “Try A Little Tenderness” – Otis Redding – 3:49

SIDE B
1. “Shell-Shock” – New Order – 6:04
2. “Round, Round” – Belouis Some – 4:06
3. “Wouldn’t It Be Good” – Danny Hutton Hitters – 3:43
4. “Bring on the Dancing Horses” – Echo & The Bunnymen – 3:58
5. “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” – The Smiths – 1:50
6. “Rudy” – Talk Back – 4:17

1LP Black Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. “If You Leave” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) – 4:24
2. “Left of Center” – Suzanne Vega (feat. Joe Jackson) – 3:32
3. “Get to Know Ya” – Jesse Johnson – 3:33
4. “Do Wot You Do” – INXS – 3:17
5. “Pretty in Pink” – The Psychedelic Furs – 4:40

SIDE B
1. “Shell-Shock” – New Order – 6:04
2. “Round, Round” – Belouis Some – 4:06
3. “Wouldn’t It Be Good” – Danny Hutton Hitters – 3:43
4. “Bring on the Dancing Horses” – Echo & The Bunnymen – 3:58
5. “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” – The Smiths – 1:50

Teen sensations Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) and Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire) drew rave reviews for their starring performances in this hit love story, directed by Howard Deutch, and executive-produced and written by John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles). Andie is a high school girl from the other side of town. Blane’s the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it’s threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. From its bittersweet story to its hip New Wave soundtrack, the film features great supporting performances from Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, and James Spader. Available now on Digital in remastered 4K Ultra HD from Paramount Pictures and returning to theatres over Valentine’s day, February 13 – 16 from Paramount Pictures and Fathom Entertainment.

Modern Country Icon Eric Church Kicks Off 2026 With New Live Release and Tour Momentum

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Jan 23, 2026

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Modern Country Icon Eric Church Kicks Off 2026 With New Live Release and Tour Momentum

With his latest critically acclaimed project, Evangeline vs. The Machine, up for the Best Contemporary Country Album nod at next weekend’s GRAMMY Awards, 11-time nominee Eric Church is already entering 2026 at full throttle. Last night, Jan. 22, the Chief launched the new year with an intimate underplay at Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem, kicking off leg 2 of his Free the Machine Tour and setting the stage for a spring run from the man celebrated by Pollstar for “his high-energy, Springsteen-esque marathon performances.”

The Free the Machine Tour returns following a landmark 2025 run that reaffirmed Church’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of the live concert experience. The 2026 dates carry that same spirit forward, pairing large-scale ambition with moments of raw immediacy.

That energy is captured on today’s release of “Give Me Back My Hometown (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025).” The reimagined version of Church’s 2x Platinum, chart-topping hit appears on the forthcoming Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) arriving Feb. 13 via MCA. The 19-track live album serves as a companion to the IMAX exclusive theatrical release of Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive on Feb. 11 and 14.

Church hosted a special screening event for members of his passionate Church Choir in Nashville earlier this week, previewing the limited theatrical release that showcases Church performing his GRAMMY-nominated eighth studio album front-to-back before transitioning into select catalog hits, all reimagined with a six-piece band, four-piece horns, four-piece strings, eight-piece choir and vocalist Joanna Cotten. Filmed across two nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., the performance comes to life through a unique perspective that can only be achieved in IMAX. A full list of locations for the February showings is available via IMAX.com/EricChurch, with tickets on sale now.

With a new live release out today, the Free the Machine Tour back on the road and both an IMAX film and live album on deck, Church’s 2026 is already defined by momentum that continues to challenge expectations and reaffirm his place at the forefront of modern country music.

Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive Track List
*denotes songs out now
1. Hands Of Time (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
2. Bleed On Paper (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)*
3. Johnny (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
4. Storm In Their Blood (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
5. Darkest Hour (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
6. Evangeline (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
7. Rocket’s White Lincoln (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
8. Clap Hands (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
9. Desperate Man (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)*
10. Give Me Back My Hometown (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)*
11. Homeboy (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
12. Sinners Like Me (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
13. Creepin’ (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
14. Knives Of New Orleans (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)*
15. Smoke A Little Smoke (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
16. The Outsiders (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
17. Hell Of A View (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)*
18. Mistress Named Music (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)
19. Springsteen (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)

2026 Free the Machine Tour Remaining Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Jan. 23 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
Feb. 5 || Omaha, Neb. || CHI Health Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 6 || Sioux Falls, S.D. || Denny Sanford PREMIER Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 7 || St. Paul, Minn. || Grand Casino Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 12 || Toronto, Ont. || Scotiabank Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 13 || Buffalo, N.Y. || KeyBank Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 14 || Albany, N.Y. || MVP Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 19 || North Little Rock, Ark. || Simmons Bank Arena || 49 Winchester
Feb. 20 || Kansas City, Mo. || T-Mobile Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 21 || St. Louis, Mo. || Enterprise Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 26 || Tulsa, Okla. || BOK Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 27 || Fort Worth, Texas || Dickies Arena || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 28 || Austin, Texas || Moody Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Mar. 5 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center || 49 Winchester
Mar. 6 || Greensboro, N.C. || First Horizon Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 7 || North Charleston, S.C. || North Charleston Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 19 || Birmingham, Ala. || Legacy Arena at the BJCC || 49 Winchester
Mar. 20 || Atlanta, Ga. || State Farm Arena || 49 Winchester
Mar. 27 || Hollywood, Fla. || Hard Rock Live || Kashus Culpepper
Apr. 3 || Greenville, S.C. || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 4 || Charlotte, N.C. || Spectrum Center || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 10 || Jacksonville, Fla. || VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 11 || Tampa, Fla. || Benchmark International Arena || Ashley McBryde

Combining stockings with different shoes for a harmonious and modern look

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Eric Alper

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Jan 23, 2026

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By Mitch Rice

Stockings are one of those pieces that can either elevate an outfit or quietly ruin it if paired with the wrong shoes. Many people notice this only when they’re already heading out the door: the dress looks fine, the color is right, yet something still feels off. That’s why it helps to know how to combine stockings with different types of footwear to keep the whole look balanced, modern, and naturally cohesive.

Understanding the silhouette

It’s best to start not with the stockings, but with how the shoes shift your proportions. Classic pumps visually lengthen the leg, while chunky boots shorten it slightly. Thin women’s stockings always emphasize the leg line, so avoiding harsh contrasts is key. In Mariemur collections, this idea is easy to spot: the focus is always on a clean silhouette and a smooth transition between fabric and footwear. It’s a useful reference point when figuring out how balance works.

Things to keep in mind:

dark stockings visually “reduce” the leg, which helps when shoes are heavier or bulkier;
sheer or light stockings require cleaner lines – pumps, ballet flats, and delicate sandals create the best transition.

Once this logic sinks in, choosing the right shoes stops feeling like guesswork.

Pumps, ballet flats and understated classics

The simplest pairing is stockings with pumps, but even here, subtlety matters. For example, matte stockings in the 40–80 den range paired with a pointed toe add structure to the outfit, especially if your clothing is more formal: a tailored dress, a straight blazer, a pencil skirt. For very thin stockings, it’s better to avoid overly glossy shoes – patent leather pumps can make the look louder than intended.

In everyday outfits, ballet flats work just as well. Here it helps to:

choose stockings without noticeable shine;
make sure the toe shape is elongated rather than rounded; otherwise, the silhouette shortens.

Such combinations look calm and versatile.

Boots, loafers and more urban styles

This is where stockings stop being an accessory and become part of the outfit. Chunky boots pair best with slightly denser stockings – they make the whole look more grounded. Playing with contrast can work too: a light dress + dense stockings + rugged boots create a lively, urban vibe.

Loafers are a different story. They pair best with:

thin, understated stockings;
minimalistic shoe designs with little or no decoration.

This combination almost always looks more refined. It’s a small detail, but a consistently effective one.

Sandals and open-toe shoes

This pairing is no longer considered a fashion faux pas. The key is choosing stockings with an ultra-thin or invisible toe area. With delicate strappy sandals, neutral sheer stockings that don’t add shine work best. For a more modern look, matte black or graphite options are a strong alternative. Mariemur highlights the main principle here: the cleaner the lines, the better the effect.

With these principles in mind, stockings turn into a thoughtful detail that supports the entire silhouette and settles into the outfit naturally.

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Sandals and open-toe shoes

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