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Cam Returns After Four Years With Soulful New Single “Alchemy”

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Cam Returns After Four Years With Soulful New Single “Alchemy”

GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Cam returns with her long-awaited solo single, “Alchemy,” out now across platforms. Marking her first solo release in four years, the track brings together folk, pop, and country in a seamless fusion that highlights her evolution as an artist.

Produced by frequent collaborator Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), “Alchemy” finds Cam co-writing with Johnson, Michael Uzowuru (Frank Ocean, SZA), and Anders Mouridsen (Meghan Trainor). The result is a contemplative yet bright exploration of life’s cyclical journey.

“I wanted to write something where we just focused on melody, but it turned into a song about reflecting on what we’re made of, where we’re coming from and where we’re going,” Cam says of the track.

To accompany the song’s release, Cam debuted a compelling one-take visual directed by James Mackel, known for his work with Doechii. The video serves as a thoughtful visual extension of the track’s lyrical depth.

“Alchemy” builds on the foundation of Cam’s acclaimed catalog, including her 2015 debut Untamed, which featured the 3x platinum hit “Burning House.” That single earned her a Grammy nomination and became one of the best-selling country tracks by a female solo act in recent memory.

More recently, Cam contributed to Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER, earning her second Grammy nod and first win as a songwriter for Album Of The Year. She also appeared on 070 Shake’s PETRICHOR via the co-written track “Never Let Us Fade.”

50 Social Media Ideas To Post For Artists Who Hate To Post On Social Media

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50 Social Media Ideas To Post For Artists Who Hate To Post On Social Media

Social media doesn’t always have to feel like putting yourself under a spotlight. Think of it as curating a space where you share what inspires you, what you notice, and what connects people to music and culture. These ideas are designed to keep your feed engaging without making it all about you.

  1. Share a playlist of current inspirations.
  2. Highlight a fellow local musician or band.
  3. Post about the history of their instrument.
  4. Share a “song that changed my life” (from another artist).
  5. Recommend a music podcast, book, or documentary.
  6. Share lyrics from another artist that resonate with you.
  7. Post music theory or songwriting fun facts.
  8. Celebrate a music genre appreciation day (e.g. Jazz Day).
  9. Spotlight a legendary live album.
  10. Share quirky facts about how records are made.
  11. Highlight a local venue and its history.
  12. Share a story of a fan interaction (with permission).
  13. Feature a fan’s cover or artwork.
  14. Spotlight an indie record shop.
  15. Post about a community event tied to music.
  16. Share a local charity or cause.
  17. Highlight a cultural holiday through music.
  18. Share a poll: fans’ favorite concerts they’ve been to.
  19. Post about a music festival lineup (not yours).
  20. Celebrate a milestone in the local music scene.
  21. Share “On this day in music history” facts.
  22. Post about iconic musicians’ birthdays.
  23. Share vintage concert posters.
  24. Highlight legendary recording studios.
  25. Share clips of classic interviews with artists.
  26. Post about famous instruments and who played them.
  27. Share the backstory of a famous album cover.
  28. Post about how a hit song almost never happened.
  29. Share a behind-the-scenes documentary clip.
  30. Highlight a music museum or exhibit.
  31. Share a funny or clever music meme.
  32. Post a riddle or trivia question about music.
  33. Share a top 10 list from Rolling Stone or Billboard.
  34. Ask followers for their favorite underrated artist.
  35. Post about a film with a great soundtrack.
  36. Share a TV show theme song poll.
  37. Spotlight a producer or songwriter.
  38. Post about the science of how music affects the brain.
  39. Share a city’s music legacy (Detroit, Nashville, etc.).
  40. Post about music and mental health resources.
  41. Share an unusual instrument from another culture.
  42. Highlight buskers or street performers.
  43. Post about album anniversaries.
  44. Share a music-inspired piece of visual art.
  45. Spotlight a music podcast episode worth hearing.
  46. Post about a Grammy-winning album from the past.
  47. Share a fan’s playlist of their favorite songs.
  48. Highlight a children’s song or lullaby tradition.
  49. Post about music in nature (birdsong, ocean sounds).
  50. Share a TED Talk or lecture on creativity.

Think of social media less as promotion and more as conversation. By mixing in posts that celebrate music, culture, and community, you’ll connect with fans in a way that feels natural and inspiring. The spotlight doesn’t always have to be on you—it can shine on the bigger story of music itself.

Ty Myers Expands Sold-Out ‘The Select Tour’ With Four New 2026 Dates

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Ty Myers Expands Sold-Out ‘The Select Tour’ With Four New 2026 Dates

Already proven to be one of the hottest tickets this year, breakout phenomenon Ty Myers is tacking on four more dates to his sold-out The Select Tour. An unstoppable new headliner with superstar status now tallying 70 dates, the added stops in St. Louis, MO, Hidalgo, TX, Houston, TX, and Columbia, SC, extend the explosive run through 2026.

Tickets for the added dates are available via an exclusive fan presale beginning tomorrow (Sept 9th) at 10 am local time and continuing through Thursday, September 11th at 10 pm local time. The public on-sale begins Friday, September 12th at 10 am local time.

Since kicking off The Select Tour in January, he’s incited heartthrob-level pandemonium at each concert, with fans lined up around the block and crowd members screaming along to every word. Thanks to that feverish response, the run has seen a multitude of room upgrades, with several second shows added to meet audience demand. Currently scheduled through February 27, 2026, at Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC, The Select Tour will bring Myers’ can’t-miss live performance to over 162K fans.

Unleashing a string of new releases recorded at the historic Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, “Through a Screen” and “Leaving Carolina” signal the start of his next chapter after delivering his critically acclaimed debut album, The Select, via Records Nashville/Columbia. Myers’ powerhouse full-length project has already garnered three RIAA certifications on massively popular standouts, including his current single and platinum hit “Ends of the Earth.” Boasting over 20 million global streams per week, Myers has racked up an impressive 800 million-plus global streams to date.

Ty Myers 2026 The Select Tour Dates:

Jan 23 – St. Louis @ The Factory
Feb 5 – Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
Feb 7 – Houston @ 713 Music Hall
Feb 27 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium

Dirkschneider & The Old Gang Unleash Epic Title Track “Babylon” Ahead Of New Album

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Dirkschneider & The Old Gang Unleash Epic Title Track “Babylon” Ahead Of New Album

Dirkschneider & The Old Gang (DATOG) have unleashed Babylon, the monumental title track from their upcoming album, set for release on October 3, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

DATOG’s Babylon pulls you in with eastern-tinged melodies and takes you on a magic carpet ride through lands of myth and mystery. The band describes the song so: “‘Babylon’ is an absolutely worthy title track. Featuring a pounding, ultra-hard riff, plus the vocal melodies of Udo, Peter and Manuela that transport you straight into a fairy tale from “One Thousand and One Nights.” The guitar arrangements and especially Mathias’ solo guitar work support the imaginative atmosphere and drive the song to its absolute climax.”

Lyrically, Babylon invites listeners to walk the world of wonders where every tale is true – through mystic havens, desert nights, and golden treasures shining bright for the Holy Queen of Babylon. It’s a song that dares to cross the line between fantasy and heavy metal firepower, guiding fans into a place “where the holy gate’s gonna be your fate.”

As the title track, Babylon is the perfect metaphor for the content of the album itself: behind the holy gates, treasures are unveiled. Both single and music video offer a splendid final taste of DATOG’s unparalleled artistry before the official album release – a musical journey fans will want to experience again and again.

Sierra Pilot Roar Back With Fierce New Single “Zeroed”

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Sierra Pilot Roar Back With Fierce New Single “Zeroed”

Canadian hard rock powerhouse Sierra Pilot are back with“Zeroed,” a fierce and unapologetic banger about standing your ground, cutting through the noise, and reclaiming your power. Fueled by punchy guitar riffs, thunderous drums, soaring vocals, and fresh sonic textures, the track delivers the biggest, boldest sound Sierra Pilot has unleashed to date — a battle cry for anyone who’s had enough of being pushed around.

Written about the raw moment when you finally give up on someone after a thousand chances — choosing your own pain over their happiness —“Zeroed” explores themes of defiance and self-preservation.

Produced with the band’s signature blend of modern rock intensity and classic hard rock swagger, “Zeroed” builds on Sierra Pilot’s reputation for delivering music that’s as heavy in message as it is in sound. It’s an unflinching statement about refusing to be sidelined — a sonic warning to anyone who underestimates the will to fight back.

Following the momentum of their recent single “Horizons” and a high-profile U.S. tour with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves in late 2024, “Zeroed” marks another milestone for the Ontario-based band as they continue to carve their place in the rock scene.

Fueled by pounding hooks, an explosive chorus, and an unapologetic attitude, the track feels tailor-made for the stage — and is destined to become a fan-favourite live.

Emily James Unleashes Raw Teenage Angst On Fierce New Single “Underdog” From EP ‘Summer Nostalgia’

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Emily James Unleashes Raw Teenage Angst On Fierce New Single “Underdog” From EP ‘Summer Nostalgia’

Emily James returns with the emotionally charged single “Underdog,” a gripping moment from her forthcoming EP, Summer Nostalgia, out now The track, now available alongside its official music video, unpacks the friction and confusion of young relationships, delivering a sonic wave of teenage emotion.

“This is the turning point of Summer Nostalgia,” Emily shares. “The sound of ‘Underdog’ really leans into that teenage angst and the release of all the frustrations you’ve been trying to bury.”

The rock-forward production enhances the track’s raw narrative, echoing lyrics like “When it’s hell, yeah it’s hell… I’m holding on to what could be, but would it be better?” to embody the chaos of youth and emotional upheaval. As Emily notes, it explores a dynamic shaped by “immaturity and incompatibility,” reflective of high school relationships where identity is still in formation.

“Underdog” follows the recent releases of “Under the Influence” and “Suburbia,” each contributing to the broader coming-of-age arc of Summer Nostalgia. Together, they build a portrait of formative experiences that linger long into adulthood.

The Boxmasters Close Out ‘Pepper Tree Hill’ Tour At Dolby Theatre With Special Los Angeles Show

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The Boxmasters Close Out ‘Pepper Tree Hill’ Tour At Dolby Theatre With Special Los Angeles Show

The Boxmasters will wrap their Pepper Tree Hill Tour with a show at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on October 20th. The group is on tour to support its 19th album, Pepper Tree Hill, which was released this summer, showcasing the group’s love of the Sixties and the inspiration of their studio, also named Pepper Tree Hill.

Tickets for the newly announced Los Angeles concert go on sale on Friday, September 12th at 10 am local time.

Last month, Bud Thornton and JD Andrew spoke to us about the album and tour. The song “Pepper Tree Hill” features legendary trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert and longtime collaborator and Boxmaster alum Brad Davis. The title track is “a salute to the creative atmosphere that The Boxmasters thrive in.”

“This album really is, more so than a lot of our records, even though all of our songs that we write are based on the 70s and the British invasion and all that. This one really has some touches that are more evident than usual and, of course, we had Herb Alpert on the song ‘Pepper Tree Hill’ which harkens back to the 60s,” Thornton says.

They recently opened for The Who in Newark, New Jersey, where the show didn’t go as planned. Thornton and Andrew discuss the performance along with the album, tour, and more, including a Landman soundtrack album that’s in the works, featuring original songs co-written with Landman co-star and country singer-songwriter Mark Collie, Ronnie Dunn, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Parker McCollum, and Dwight Yoakam, to name a few.

Dropkick Murphys Honor Ken Casey’s Grandfather With Emotional New Single “Chesterfields And Aftershave”

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Dropkick Murphys Honor Ken Casey’s Grandfather With Emotional New Single “Chesterfields And Aftershave”

Dropkick Murphys have just released a new single and video from their powerful and poignant For The People album. Following the success of the early track “Who’ll Stand With Us?,” a call to stand together against divisiveness and inequality, the new single and video for “Chesterfields And Aftershave” pay tribute to singer and founder Ken Casey’s late grandfather, who was an important role model in his life.

The video, directed by Jon Vulpine, features evocative vignettes that follow a young “Ken Casey” and demonstrate the steadying influence his late grandfather had on his childhood. The video includes historical television clips of Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics games that Ken watched with his grandfather when he was a child, as well as a clip from the Red Sox’s 2004 World Series-clinching victory referenced in the song, thanks to the help of MLB, the NHL, and the NBA.

The video culminates with the song’s refrain “I hope I’d make you proud” as Ken’s grandfather watches on (in spirit) while Dropkick Murphys perform the song at their recent free show for the Quincy 400 celebration – just a mile up the road from where the band formed in 1996.

Casey explains the song’s inspiration, “My father died when I was young and my grandfather raised me. He passed away before the band got going. I hope my grandfather would’ve really liked the message that we carry in our music because he’s the one that ingrained a lot of those beliefs in me. I hope I would’ve made him proud and I hope the band would’ve made him proud.”

Dropkick Murphys recently shared a video of band members speaking about people who helped them become who they are today.

“In a chaotic time, this heartfelt song about the people who helped us become who we are today was released just in time for Grandparents Day (September 7 in the U.S),” the band shares.

The post includes a call for fans to tag @DropkickMurphys in a post (or send a DM) “talking about someone who’s been instrumental in YOUR life…and don’t forget to play Chesterfields in the video!”

Dropkick Murphys have also announced the titles of the 5 bonus songs that will be included on the For The People vinyl and CD release, out October 10 via the band’s Dummy Luck Music label / Play It Again Sam. Four of these songs are exclusive to the physical album and “Sirens” was previously only released digitally as a single.

John Butler Unveils 10th Album ‘Prism,’ A Bold Leap Into Surf Folk And Pop Experimentation

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John Butler Unveils 10th Album ‘Prism,’ A Bold Leap Into Surf Folk And Pop Experimentation

John Butler released his 10th full-length studio LP on September 5th, 2025, marking his third in just two years. Prism is a return to John’s solo roots, though not to the style that defined his early solo work.

The single “Trippin’ On You”—released in April ahead of his U.S. summer tour—leans more toward Jack Johnson–style surf folk than the guitar-centric sound of John’s earlier releases. With minimal percussion, it’s a neo-poppy keyboard tune built around a gumball power-pop lyrical hook. Compare this to “Ocean,” John’s 1998 all-instrumental, 12-minute debut opus, and it feels like two completely different artists. That contrast seems intentional—a line in the sand declaring: “I am not what I was before. I am new, and I want to do new, different things.”

“So Sorry,” the second single from Prism, follows in the same spirit as “Trippin’ On You.” To find tracks with more grit, like “Gets No Better” and “The Way Back,” you have to dig deeper into the LP. Those cuts carry a little sumptin’ sumptin’—call it cojones if you will—a bit of raw energy over polished intent. Reportedly, it took John nearly six years and several restarts to complete this LP, during which he released two others. By his own admission, birthing this album was not easy or straightforward. Perhaps only “Hand in Mine” reflects the guitar style he began with nearly 30 years ago; everything else pushes into new, if not fully conquered, territory.

Throughout his career—whether solo or fronting the ever-shifting John Butler Trio—John’s music has spanned reggae, alt-rock, folk, and ambient. But this latest release feels more commercially oriented than his past work. Produced with keyboardist James Ireland (Pond, San Cisco), the record is slick—at times bordering on plastic. There are no errors anywhere, but of course it’s the flaws and atonal mutations that make music feel alive, and this album lacks that spark.

As a collection, Prism is certainly listenable, but it doesn’t feel like a progression in John’s music. It’s also not the LP I would reach for first in his catalog. Ultimately, it feels unfinished—like John stopped short of where the music was leading him and settled for, “It’s good enough, and it will sell.” That’s a shame, because he remains an artist capable of so much more.

Zach McPhee Soars With Gold Hit “Smoke,” First CCMA Nomination, National Tours, And New Single “Feel Free”

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Zach McPhee Soars With Gold Hit “Smoke,” First CCMA Nomination, National Tours, And New Single “Feel Free”

With a Gold-certified radio hit in “Smoke,” his first CCMA nomination and upcoming national tours, Zach McPhee is cementing his place as one of Canadian country music’s most exciting new voices – and he’s just getting started. Now, the Okanagan Valley singer-songwriter launches his next chapter with the release of his new single, “Feel Free.”

Written by McPhee with Brock Phillips and Jesica Hurst, “Feel Free” plays on the double meaning of its title – giving someone the space to move on, while also embracing the freedom that comes with letting go. With its edgy rock-country production, the track blends relatability and energy, showcasing the mix of heartfelt storytelling and modern country edge that has made McPhee a fast-rising favourite.

“Smoke” became a staple at Canadian country radio this year, spending four weeks inside the Top 10 and going on to achieve Gold certification. Off the strength of songs like “Smoke” and “Tears That You’ll Never Find” and his acclaimed debut EP Feels Country to Me (and its 2024 Deluxe Edition), McPhee has already amassed more than 30 million streams.

He will join Jess Moskaluke for a Western Canadian run from September 17 to October 4 across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan, followed by a string of Ontario dates opening for James Barker Band from November 4 to 13 (full tour schedule below).

Tour Dates:

September 17 – Sidney, BC – Mary Winspear Centre*
September 19 – Kelowna, BC – OK Corral Cabaret*
September 20 – Kamloops, BC – The Night Shift on 5th*
September 21 – Cranbrook, BC – Key City Theatre*
September 22 – Lethbridge, AB -Yates Memorial Centre/Sterndale Bennett Theatre*
September 25 – Swift Current, SK – Swift Current Allied Arts Centre*
September 26 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar & Grill*
September 27 – Calgary, AB -Deerfoot Inn & Casino*
October 1 – Rocky Mountain House, AB – Rival Trade Brewing*
October 2 – Grand Prairie, AB – Great Northern Casino*
October 4 – Fort Saskatchewan, AB – Dow Centennial Centre/Shell Theatre*
November 4 – Brantford, ON – Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts+
November 5 – St. Catharines, ON – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre+
November 6 – Kingston, ON – Kingston Grand Theatre+
November 7 – Keswick, ON – Stephen Leacock Theatre+
November 9 – North Bay, ON – Capitol Centre+
November 11 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Machine Shop+
November 13 – Thunder Bay, ON – NV Music Hall+

*with Jess Moskaluke
+with James Barker Band

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