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Amanda Shires Shares New Single “Lately” From Upcoming ‘Nobody’s Girl’ Album

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Amanda Shires Shares New Single “Lately” From Upcoming ‘Nobody’s Girl’ Album

Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has released her latest track, “Lately,” from her new album, Nobody’s Girl, which drops on Friday, September 26th, via ATO Records. Co-written by Shires and keyboardist Peter Levin, “Lately” flirts with optimism in the face of soul-searching.

“It’s about that in-between place where you’re not okay, but you’re not falling apart either…you’re just wandering, looking for something to hold on to. It’s cinematic but grounded. It’s fighting the blues with more blues and searching the sky for a silver lining,” Shires explains.

“Lately” follows the first two singles to be unveiled from the album, including “A Way It Goes” and “Piece Of Mind,” which was the most-added track at Americana radio upon its release. The song is also garnering strong support at Triple A radio with over 20 stations playing the track in cities including Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Boston and more.

Produced by Lawrence Rothman, Nobody’s Girl is a deeply personal body of work. The confessional collection of songs deals in themes of heartbreak and loss, resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. The album was recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville and Los Angeles.

Shires is currently supporting Aly & AJ on an extensive North American tour and will also join the Allman Betts Family Revival Tour later this fall. There are also select headlining shows and in-store appearances announced.

Jade Expands ‘That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour’ With 2026 North America And Europe Dates

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Jade Expands ‘That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour’ With 2026 North America And Europe Dates

Hot off the heels of the release of her critically lauded debut solo album, global music superstar Jade announces the expansion of That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour, into headlining dates across North America and Europe. Promoted by Live Nation and kicking off on February 2nd, the run will see Jade bring her stunning live show to the United States, Canada, and Europe next year, with noted stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Toronto, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, and more.

North American presales start on Thursday, September 25th at 10 am local time. Fans must sign up via Ticketmaster by Wednesday, September 24th at 10 am ET. No codes are needed. Access is tied to each Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. The general on-sale for all North America dates will begin Friday, September 26th, at 10 am local time.

Tickets for the Europe dates will be available starting tomorrow (Wed, Sept 24th) in select markets, ahead of the general sale on Friday, September 26th.

Jade teased the tour dates last night on a special appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. This morning, she will be making her US television debut of “Angel Of My Dreams” on NBC’s Today.

Hitting over 215 million streams across her solo music in just over a year, Jade has quickly established herself as the next pop artist to watch. She immediately turned heads on a global scale last summer with her debut single “Angel Of My Dreams,” with its attention-grabbing sound and larger-than-life, hyper-stylized visual directed by Aube Perrie (Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Styles). The song to date has amassed over 100 million streams and debuted in the Top 10 of the UK Official Singles Chart, the third highest new entry for a British artist last year. The overwhelming success of “Angel Of My Dreams” helped lead to Jade’s triumphant night at the 2025 BRIT Awards, where she took home the award for Pop Act, making her the first former girl group member to win a solo award, and delivered the stand-out performance of the night with a live rendition of the track.

Earlier this month, she released That’s Showbiz Baby!, her highly anticipated solo album, which debuted at No. 3 on the UK Official Albums Chart and had the biggest opening week for a debut album in the UK this year. Featuring “Angel Of My Dreams” in addition to previously released singles “Fantasy,” “Midnight Cowboy,” “IT Girl,” “FUFN,” and “Plastic Box,” Jade worked with A-list collaborators on the project, including Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, Raye, and Pablo Bowman.

After performing showstopping sets at major festivals including Glastonbury, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, All Points East, and Mighty Hoopla, in addition to opening for Chappell Roan for two nights in Edinburgh, this October Jade will be taking her first run of solo tour dates across the UK and Ireland this fall.

Jade That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour 2026 Dates:

Feb 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Feb 3 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Feb 5 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Feb 6 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
Feb 7 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Feb 10 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Feb 12 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
Feb 15 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
Feb 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Feb 18 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
Feb 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Feb 21 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Feb 23 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
Mar 4 – Brussels, BEL @ La Madeleine
Mar 7 – Cologne, DE @ E-Werk
Mar 8 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
Mar 11 – Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel
Mar 12 – Zurich, CH @ X-TRA
Mar 14 – Milan, IT @ Fabrique
Mar 16 – Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
Mar 18 – Hamburg, DE @ Große Freiheit 36

Metallica And Funko Announce Halloween Release Of ‘72 Seasons’ Pop! Rocks Figures

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Metallica And Funko Announce Halloween Release Of ‘72 Seasons’ Pop! Rocks Figures

Metallica has teamed with Funko for the fifth time to release collectible figures in the Pop! Rocks collection for their latest album, 72 Seasons, on Halloween. Fans can get their hands on the complete band bundle, including frontman James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo as stylized Pop! vinyl figures. Each figure stands approximately 3.8 inches tall and comes in a window display box.

The set of four is available through Metallica’s website and Funko directly.

Additional Metallica x Funko collaborations include multiple sets featuring the band’s current lineup from different eras.

There are special Deluxe Pop! Albums that feature the band members as figures, along with the album cover art, are in a protective hard case, like Master of Puppets, which features Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett, and the late Cliff Burton on a stage with a graveyard of crosses backdrop.

One such set is based on Metallica’s The Black Album, which includes grayscale figures of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted to match the album’s color scheme.

A figure representing Lady Justice from the album cover of …And Justice for All has also been released.

Tina Turner Heritage Days To Unveil Bronze Statue In Brownsville

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Tina Turner Heritage Days To Unveil Bronze Statue In Brownsville

Every year, fans globally flock to Brownsville, Tennessee, to honor the life and legacy of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The annual Tina Turner Heritage Days, held the fourth weekend of September, celebrates Turner’s music, story, and global influence with a weekend of performances, storytelling, community gatherings, and tours of her hometown and surrounding areas. This year’s celebration will be from September 26–28, and feature the unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze Tina Turner Statue in Brownsville’s Heritage Park on Saturday, September 27th at 10 am.

Commissioned by the City of Brownsville with the generous support of Ford Motor Company, acclaimed Atlanta-based artist Fred Ajanogha (Ajano Art) sculpted the seven-foot, nine-inch statue. The installation will face Carver High School, where Tina once attended and played basketball, creating a symbolic bridge between her humble beginnings in West Tennessee and her global cultural impact. This statue joins the Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School, located at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, as a cornerstone of Tina’s permanent legacy in the region.

In addition to the historic statue unveiling, Tina Turner Heritage Days 2025 will host a lineup of distinguished guests and performers.

Tina Turner Heritage Days also includes a guided exploration of Turner’s roots; fan gatherings and community events, and more.

This year’s celebration marks a milestone in honoring Tina Turner, ensuring that her spirit, strength, and music continue to inspire generations to come.

Carín León Extends Historic Las Vegas Sphere Residency With Labor Day Weekend Dates

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Carín León Extends Historic Las Vegas Sphere Residency With Labor Day Weekend Dates

Due to unprecedented ticket demand, global superstar Carín León is extending his historic Sphere residency in Las Vegas with three new dates: September 4-6, during Labor Day Weekend in the United States.

Presales start today (Wed, Sept 24th) at noon local time, ahead of the general sale on Friday, September 26th.

Additionally, a limited number of VIP Travel Packages are now available. Packages include a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, reserved VIP tickets, and exclusive merchandise.

With this residency, produced by AEG Presents, Carín León sets a new standard for live Spanish-language music in the United States. The artist makes history as the first Spanish-language performer to take the stage at the groundbreaking venue, solidifying his role as a trailblazer opening doors for Spanish-language music globally and as one of the most influential voices in Latin music in the U.S. market.

Carín León’s remarkable talent has made him one of the most influential Latino artists. The Grammy and Latin Grammy winner has performed on major U.S. music stages, including Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.

He also made history in March 2025 by becoming the first Mexican artist to perform on the main stage at the renowned RodeoHouston, while setting a historic attendance record for a Hispanic artist by drawing over 70,000 people.

León has become a recognized Mexican figure within the U.S. music market, forging innovative collaborations with country stars like Kacey Musgraves, with whom he recently released “Lost In Translation,” as well as Leon Bridges and Kane Brown, who contributed to the tracks “It Was Always You (Siempre Fuiste Tú)” and “The One (Pero No Como Yo),” respectively—both singles from his Grammy-winning album Boca Chueca, Vol. 1—not to mention the announcement of his collaboration with rock legend Bon Jovi on the album Forever Legendary Edition.

Jelly Roll And Audacy Announce Exclusive New Year’s Eve Concert At The Chelsea In Las Vegas

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Jelly Roll And Audacy Announce Exclusive New Year’s Eve Concert At The Chelsea In Las Vegas

Audacy and Jelly Roll will welcome 2026 in a big way with an exclusive New Year’s Eve concert live on Wednesday, December 31st, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

“Jelly Roll has been part of the Audacy family since the very beginning of his rise, when we proudly named him an Audacy Launch artist,” says Michael Martin, Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives, Audacy. “Watching his incredible rise from emerging artist to one of today’s most compelling singer-songwriters has been a true joy, and we couldn’t imagine a better way to ring in the New Year with our listeners.”

Listeners can get early access to tickets through the presale on Thursday, September 25th, at 10 am PT, while supplies last, ahead of the general sale on Friday, September 26th.

Solidifying his place as one of music’s most authentic and powerful voices, the star completed his sold-out headlining run on the Beautifully Broken Tour and announced his first international tour that will span across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Beyond music, Jelly continues his mission—visiting correctional and rehab centers across the US and internationally to help bring music to some of the darkest corners and donating a recording studio to the juvenile center where he was once incarcerated.

4 Non Blondes Announce Exclusive Los Angeles And San Francisco Club Shows This December

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4 Non Blondes Announce Exclusive Los Angeles And San Francisco Club Shows This December

Iconic rock band 4 Non Blondes has announced two exclusive club shows in Los Angeles at The Roxy on December 15th and San Francisco at Great American Music Hall on December 17th. These performances mark a triumphant homecoming nearly 3 decades in the making and follow the band’s widely celebrated reunion and a string of successful festival appearances across the country. These limited club shows will bring the band back to the cities where it all began, offering both longtime and a new generation of fans the rare chance to experience 4 Non Blondes in an intimate setting.

Presales start tomorrow (Wed, Sept 24th) ahead fo the general sale on Friday, September 26th.

“4 Non Blondes has been having a great time playing all of these incredible festivals, but honestly, we are excited to get back to the clubs,” frontwoman Linda Perry says. “It’s where every band starts, you figure out what songs people like, learn about your mistakes, how to read the audience, most of all the audience gets a better understanding of who you are in this more intimate setting. My name is Linda Perry and I endorse this quote.”

4 Non Blondes’ debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, spent more than a year on the Billboard 200 after its release in 1992, going platinum and spawning the anthem, “What’s Up?,” ubiquitous on MTV at the time and still a rallying cry against those forces of quasi-political control in the name of personal freedom. The song entered the prestigious Spotify Billions Club in November 2024, while the video is currently closing in on two billion YouTube views. Despite their meteoric rise, 4 Non Blondes disbanded in 1994, with Perry going from her auspicious start in 4 Non Blondes to a wildly successful career as a songwriter, producer, label owner and, including such platinum records as Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful,” Gwen Stefani’s “What You Waiting For?” and P!nk’s “Get the Party Started.”

In 2025, Perry reunited with her original band, 4 Non Blondes, which she first formed in the Bay Area in 1989, in the middle of an earthquake with co-founding bassist Christa Hillhouse. The two have now joined with drummer Dawn Richardson and guitarist Roger Rocha, both members of the original touring band, for the first time in more than 33 years.

Perry set up a rehearsal in San Francisco, which she deemed “awkward at first,” but after getting together and playing, it proved promising enough for Linda to write “a bunch of new songs, revisit some old ones, and bam, we have an album. It’s really that simple. They’re all phenomenal players and now they get a chance to show that. I couldn’t ask for a better band to play these songs.”

4 Non Blondes has confirmed that they will release a new studio album in 2026, their first new material since their acclaimed debut, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!

Omnium Gatherum Release ‘Walking Ghost Phase’ Ahead Of New Album ‘May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way’

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Omnium Gatherum Release ‘Walking Ghost Phase’ Ahead Of New Album ‘May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way’

As a last single before their new album May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way drops November 7, Finnish melodic death metal stalwarts Omnium Gatherum are releasing the ’80s-infused “Walking Ghost Phase” that comes with a visualizer video.

Vocalist Jukka Pelkonen says, “‘Walking Ghost Phase’ is about addiction in its many forms. It is about dullness defeating passion yet the addiction creating a fixation. It is a zombie-like state where one is forced to go through the destructive pattern repeatedly. Self-deception is one of the key topics in this song. How addiction lures one into thinking there is nothing wrong and then it consumes you. The title is a real term used when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster happened in the ’80s. There were workers exposed to heavy radiation who obviously got sick from it. After a while, they seemed to be cured, but that was only a deception. Soon afterwards they just collapsed and passed away. That is why I linked the ‘Walking Ghost Phase’-state to the idea of addiction.”

Guitarist Markus Vanhala further comments, “Here’s the third OG single down the road – called ‘Walking Ghost Phase.’ This one represents the simpler, straight-forward banger side of the upcoming album; it gets your heads banging and fists pumping. I am really looking forward to playing this one live as it has a feel of an upcoming classic live anthem – luckily we have A LOT of shows coming up. Also fear not; there’s also gonna be some a bit more proggy or advanced stuff on the album. May the bridges we burn light the way!”

Nina Simone’s ‘A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings’ Arrives November 7 Via Omnivore Recordings

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Nina Simone’s ‘A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings’ Arrives November 7 Via Omnivore Recordings

Omnivore Recordings has announced A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings, the definitive version of Nina Simone’s final studio album, out November 7th on CD and Double-LP. The release features eleven bonus tracks, four of which are previously unissued.

Nina Simone burst into the world with 1959’s Little Girl Blue, and music would never be the same. For over five decades, Nina entertained, enthralled, and educated listeners across her extraordinary recording and performance career.

After a triumphant concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall in 1992, Nina was approached by Elektra A&R executive Michael Alago (whose previous work at the label included Tracy Chapman and Metallica). When asked if Nina was ready to record again, she replied, “Get me the money… then we can talk!”

Modelled around two of Simone’s favourites, Frank Sinatra’s A Man Alone (The Words And Music Of Rod McKuen) and Billie Holiday’s Lady In Satin—with the common element that both were recorded with full orchestral accompaniment, the sessions began.

Backed by a 50-piece orchestra, Simone recorded the material that would comprise A Single Woman with producer Andre Fischer (Natalie Cole’s then-husband and former drummer for the band Rufus). The ten tracks chosen from the sessions were revelatory, weaving songs about love in the style only Nina Simone could conceive and deliver. Simone recorded more material during the sessions, including covers of Bob Dylan, Prince, The Beatles, and Bob Marley, pointing to a potential follow-up, but, sadly, A Single Woman would be her final studio album before her passing in 2003.

A Single Woman was reissued in 2006, adding seven of those performances left behind. Now, four more previously unissued recordings from those sessions have been added to create A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings—21 tracks on CD and double-LP. Newly remastered, this collection also contains new liner notes from the British Ambassador of Soul, David Nathan, outlining both the recording of the album, but also recounting his nearly three-decade relationship with Dr. Simone—beginning when he formed the UK Nina Simone Appreciation Society in 1965.

Experience this icon’s final studio recordings in the most comprehensive way with A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings.

A Single Woman: The Complete Elektra Recordings Track Listing:

1. A Single Woman
2. Lonesome Cities
3. If I Should Lose You
4. The Folks Who Live On The Hill
5. Love’s Been Good To Me
6. Papa, Can You Hear Me?
7. Il N’y A Pas D’amour Heureux
8. Just Say I Love Him
9. The More I See You
10. Marry Me
Bonus Tracks:
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. The Times They Are A-changin’
13. Sign ‘O’’ The Times
14. Baseball Boogie
15. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
16. Do I Move You? (Take 2)
17. The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Alternate Take)
18. No Woman, No Cry
19. Do I Move You (Take 1)
20. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (Alternate Take)
21. Baseball Boogie (Instrumental)
* Tracks 17, 19–21 Previously Unissued

Outlier Unleash Explosive New Single “Creature Of The Night” Ahead Of March 2026 Album ‘Screamiere’

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Outlier Unleash Explosive New Single “Creature Of The Night” Ahead Of March 2026 Album ‘Screamiere’

Active rock force OUTLIER have unleashed their explosive new single, “Creature of the Night”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Alongside the release, the band has dropped the official music video, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tom Flynn (known for his work with Ice Nine Kills, Lamb of God, and All That Remains).

Speaking about the new release, Joey Arena shared:  “When meeting someone, especially romantically, people put on a pretty face and wear their Sunday’s best. But, what would happen if you approached it the other way, by starting off revealing the darker side of yourself, your most vulnerable and true form, your unapologetic self? There would be less of a phase, cause if your demons can play well together then you’re forever living in the ‘honeymoon phase’. Creature; although a more aggressive song, its a love song but not in the way most would expect.”

The single’s powerful production comes courtesy of Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk), with co-production by Justin DeBlieck (ex-Motionless in White), mixing by Chris Dawson, and mastering by Mike Kalajian.

The track serves as a preview of the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Screamiere, set for release in March 2026.

Honing in on a modern sound while consistently setting themselves apart from the mainstream, Outlier prides themselves in creating exemplary rock and metal music backed by a rapidly growing fanbase. Outlier has earned over 8 million on demand streams across DSP platforms as well as more than 6 million views of user generated content on YouTube alone. In addition to their loyal fan base, the band has caught attention through achieving features in major media outlets such as Revolver, Loudwire, Alternative Press, Decibel and ABC News.

Continually hitting the Billboard charts, Outlier has been able to spread their sound nationwide through constant spins on FM radio and months of regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane– launching them into the forefront of their genre. Outlier has had 6 singles featured on SiriusXM Octane; “Who We Are”, “Buried Me Alive”, “Blame The Dead”, “Living Dead”, “Heartless” and their latest, “Dead Man Running”, winning the hearts of satellite radio listeners across the country and emphasizes the bands ability to stay creative while maintaining an ever-growing fanbase.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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