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Wizkid And Asake Unite On ‘REAL, Vol. 1’ Afrobeats Collaboration

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Jan 23, 2026

Wizkid And Asake Unite On ‘REAL, Vol. 1’ Afrobeats Collaboration

Wizkid and Asake release their collaborative EP ‘REAL, Vol. 1’, a four-track project that brings together two of Afrobeats’ most influential voices. The EP blends Afro-fusion production with rhythmic, spiritually grounded songwriting, shaped by producers Magicsticks, lol, and 4Tunes. The collaboration follows months of public anticipation and marks the duo’s first full body of work together.

The EP includes “Turbulence,” “Jogodo,” “Iskolodo,” and “Alaye,” with “Turbulence” arriving alongside an official music video. “Jogodo” introduced the project with a percussion-led groove that quickly gained traction ahead of the full release. ‘REAL, Vol. 1’ documents a creative alignment rooted in rhythm, cultural confidence, and shared musical perspective, reinforcing both artists’ global impact within contemporary Afrobeats.

Summer Walker Announces “Still Finally Over It” Tour

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Jan 23, 2026

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Summer Walker Announces “Still Finally Over It” Tour

GRAMMY-nominated R&B songstress Summer Walker announced her highly anticipated 2026 Still Finally Over It Tour, a major arena run promoted by Live Nation. The tour launches May 26th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and hits key cities including Brooklyn, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, and Los Angeles, before wrapping July 3rd at Rogers Arenain Vancouver. After performing throughout the US & Canada, Summer will bring her emotionally raw, chart-topping catalog to Europe with a special international date at London’s iconic O2 Arena on August 2nd. Joining the tour are Billboard’s “African Rookie of the Month,” Odeal, and 2025 XXL Freshman, Monaleo (on select dates).

Yesterday, Summer surprised students at Georgia State University, alongside 40 women dressed in bridal gowns, teasing her Still Finally Over It Tour. Keeping with the theme of the album’s rollout, two Still Finally Over It limos were seen driving around major landmarks in Atlanta and Los Angeles, also teasing the tour. The tour was officially announced via socials HERE.

The tour announcement follows the continued success of her latest release, Finally Over It, which debuted at No 2 on the Billboard 200 and No 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Known for her intimate lyricism and unmistakable vocal delivery, Walker’s live performances promise fans an immersive, deeply personal concert experience.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via Citi and Verizon presales (details below), followed by the artist presale beginning Wednesday, January 28, at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, which starts Thursday, January 29th at 10 am local time, at summerwalkmusic.com/tour.

CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card for the Still Finally Over It tour in North America. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 27th at 10 am local time and continuing through Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59 pm local time via the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Still Finally Over It tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Tuesday, January 27th at 10 am local time until Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59 pm local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, a guided behind-the-scenes tour, access to Summer Walker’s VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise, and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.!

2026 STILL FINALLY OVER IT TOUR DATES:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena♦

Friday, May 29, 2026 Chicago, IL United Center★♦

Sunday, May 31, 2026 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena★♦

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center★♦

Friday, June 5, 2026 Philadelphia, PA Xfinity Mobile Arena★♦

Sunday, June 7, 2026 Boston, MA TD Garden★♦

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena★♦

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center★♦

Friday, June 12, 2026 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena★♦

Sunday, June 14, 2026 Miami, FL Kaseya Center★♦

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center★♦

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Austin, TX Moody Center★♦

Sunday, June 21, 2026 Houston, TX Toyota Center★♦

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena♦

Friday, June 26, 2026 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena♦

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena♦

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena♦

Friday, July 3, 2026 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena♦

Sunday, August 2, 2026 London, UK The O2 Arena♦

★ Monaleo

♦ Odeal

Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Summer Walker’s breakout mixtape in 2018, ‘Last Day of Summer,’ led the way for the R&B songstress to leave her mark in the game. Walker’s official debut album, ‘Over It’ (LVRN/Interscope Records), which contains the multi-platinum singles “Come Thru” and “Playing Games,” introduced her as one of R&B’s most prominent and brightest stars. She’s amassed several accolades throughout her career, including trophies from the Soul Train Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards & the ASCAP Awards, and her incredible work ethic has seen her grace several magazine covers, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin, and NME. She has also hit several festival stages: Strength of a Woman, Lovers and Friends, Something in the Water, Dreamville & Rolling Loud CA – to name a few. Additionally, she has garnered numerous RIAA certifications, including her breakout 2018 single “Girls Need Love,” which is now 7x Platinum. Walker’s dazzling sophomore album, ‘Still Over It,’ gave the singer her first No. 1 Album on the Billboard 200. Summer recently received two Grammy nominations for “Heart of a Woman,” the first single from her latest album. This arrives on the heels of her first-ever solo Grammy nomination for her 2024 EP CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE. On November 14th, 2025, the critically acclaimed vocalist released the final installment of her ‘Over It’ Album Series: ‘Finally Over It’.

Malammore Introduces ‘Aurora’ A Striking Debut Album Of Identity And Belonging

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Jan 23, 2026

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Malammore Introduces ‘Aurora’ A Striking Debut Album Of Identity And Belonging

Malammore releases ‘Aurora,’ his debut album, on January 23, presenting a deeply personal narrative shaped by identity, belonging, and cultural resistance. The Lisbon-born artist, also known as Sandro Feliciano, channels lived experience into songs that explore love, adoption, loss, and self-definition. The record carries emotional clarity and thematic focus, unfolding as a cohesive autobiographical statement rooted in the Black experience in Portugal.

“The idea for the album came from a notebook filled with poems, stories, and the way I see myself in this world,” Malammore says. Blending hip-hop, rap, trap, and spoken word, ‘Aurora’ draws inspiration from figures including Malcolm X, Angela Davis, and Fela Kuti. Recorded at Lisbon Sound Society with production by No Icon, the album moves with purpose, pairing sharp lyricism with expansive ideas and leaving a lasting emotional impression.

Fred again.. Opens 2026 With “scared” Featuring Young Thug

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Jan 23, 2026

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Fred again.. Opens 2026 With “scared” Featuring Young Thug

Fred again.. launches 2026 with “scared,” a powerful new collaboration with Young Thug. The track marks Fred’s first release of the year and the latest chapter in his ever-evolving ‘USB002’ album. “scared” lands with emotional weight and rhythmic precision, continuing Fred’s run of deeply human electronic music that connects instantly and completely.

The release arrives as Fred continues his USB002 residency, transforming East End Studios into a living, breathing creative space. The residency also hosts the ‘Boris Acket – Secret Life Exhibition,’ built around an immersive installation soundtracked by Fred’s ambient collaboration with Brian Eno. The USB project remains a bold, constantly moving body of work, already featuring collaborators from across electronic, punk, rap, and jazz scenes, all feeding into one shared musical universe.

Fred again.. USB002 Live Dates:
Fri 23/01/26 – New York, USA – East End Studios
Sat 24/01/26 – New York, USA – East End Studios
Fri 30/01/26 – New York, USA – East End Studios
Sat 31/01/26 – New York, USA – East End Studios
Thu 12/02/26 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace
Fri 13/02/26 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace
Thu 26/02/26 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace
Fri 27/02/26 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace

Adam Goldberg’s The Goldberg Sisters Share “The Great Resignation” From Upcoming Album ‘When the Ships of My Dreams Return’

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Jan 22, 2026

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Adam Goldberg’s The Goldberg Sisters Share “The Great Resignation” From Upcoming Album ‘When the Ships of My Dreams Return’

Between July 2020 and July 2021, more than 1.2 million people left major U.S. cities for suburban life. One of them was Adam Goldberg, who relocated from Los Angeles to upstate New York. Under his music project The Goldberg Sisters, Goldberg now releases the new single “The Great Resignation,” alongside an accompanying video that reflects on displacement, expectation, and the quieter tensions of starting over somewhere new.

The warm psych-rock track features background vocals from Abigail and Lily Chapin of The Chapin Sisters and appears on Goldberg’s forthcoming album ‘When the Ships of My Dreams Return’. The single has already drawn praise from Atwood Magazine, which highlighted its Beatles-inspired melodic sensibility and its timely reflection of American unease. Goldberg notes that the song emerged conceptually before any musical structure, shaped by his family’s move to the Hudson Valley and the unexpected cultural contrasts they encountered there.

“The Great Resignation” follows the earlier release “Our Kind of Love,” described by Magnet Magazine as sturdily constructed psych-pop. The upcoming album marks Goldberg’s first fully solo effort, with all performances, recording, and mixing handled independently. Best known for his work across film, television, and directing, Goldberg continues to build a parallel body of music that has earned recognition from outlets including NPR and the BBC, further establishing The Goldberg Sisters as a focused extension of his creative life.

The Temper Trap Perform “Giving Up Air” on Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Jan 22, 2026

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The Temper Trap Perform “Giving Up Air” on Jimmy Kimmel Live

The Temper Trap’s recent performance of “Giving Up Air” on Jimmy Kimmel Live showcased the band’s latest single, a soaring, synth-driven anthem released on 25 September 2025 as part of the group’s return with new music after a nine-year gap. The track, produced by Grammy-nominated Styalz Fuego, blends euphoric, festival-ready textures with lyrics frontman Dougy Mandagi wrote about the emotional weight of grief and loss, charting a journey from shock and sorrow to moments of hope in between. “Giving Up Air” was originally penned for Mandagi’s solo project Bloodmoon before the band developed it together, and it has since become a key piece of The Temper Trap’s renewed creative chapter.

Kid Bookie Teams With Rose McGowan On Defiant New Single “Rose McGowan”

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Jan 22, 2026

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Kid Bookie Teams With Rose McGowan On Defiant New Single “Rose McGowan”

Kid Bookie returns with “Rose McGowan,” a new single created in collaboration with Rose McGowan. The track grew from an idea Bookie began shaping during a period of creative focus, sharing early fragments online before McGowan responded directly. What followed developed into a collaboration rooted in shared values, artistic alignment, and mutual respect rather than spectacle or provocation.

“In music culture, using a person’s name of relevance as a title track seems to be a prospect that garners attention or a marketing move,” Bookie explains. “I wanted to bring light to a special name, Rose McGowan… someone who deserves to be highlighted as a potential beacon of changing the world to a large or small degree.” He adds, “We must follow the trail of the mavericks, the transgressors… What better way than to highlight someone of the zeitgeist who did that.”

McGowan describes the collaboration as instinctive and immediate. “The moment I heard him, I knew our collaboration would be electric,” she says. “After years of silence, I arrived in South London with no lyrics… I wrote my first lyrics in six years.” The finished track brings together Bookie’s volatile, shape-shifting sound and McGowan’s commanding presence, landing as a statement driven by intent rather than posture.

Fozzy Announce Twisted Faith Tour Surrounding Rockville And Sonic Temple Dates

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Jan 22, 2026

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Fozzy Announce Twisted Faith Tour Surrounding Rockville And Sonic Temple Dates

Fozzy have announced the Twisted Faith Tour, adding a run of headline dates around their previously revealed festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple. The tour expands the band’s spring schedule following their inclusion on two major DWP festival lineups, bringing Fozzy’s live show to clubs and theaters across the eastern and midwestern U.S. in May.

Support on Fozzy’s headline dates will come from FLAW and SpineShank, with Who on Earth appearing on select shows. Tickets and VIP packages are available via FozzyRock.com. The tour structure places festival appearances alongside smaller-capacity venues, offering fans multiple ways to experience the band live.

The Twisted Faith Tour features Fozzy’s current single “Fall In Line,” which continues to shape the band’s present era. Frontman Chris Jericho says, “Fall In Line is the most exciting and unique song FOZZY has ever recorded. It’s everything we’ve stood for over the last 25 years: heavy, melodic, defiant and built to blow minds live.” The track anchors the band’s recent output while fitting cleanly into their established catalog.

Since forming in 2000, Fozzy have built a steady presence at modern rock radio and on major stages, earning multiple Top 10 singles and Gold certification for “Judas.” Their upcoming tour dates extend that momentum into 2026, placing the band alongside both festival crowds and dedicated club audiences as the year continues.

FOZZY – TWISTED FAITH TOUR 2026

May 7 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville *
May 8 – Charlotte, NC – Amo’s Southend w/ FLAW, Who on Earth
May 9 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry w/ FLAW, Who on Earth
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts w/ SpineShank, Who on Earth
May 13 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall w/ SpineShank, Who on Earth
May 14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple *
May 15 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater w/ SpineShank, Who on Earth
May 16 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop w/ SpineShank, Who on Earth

Festival appearance

Eric Alper Public Relations Celebrates 36 Canadian Blues Music Awards 2025 Nominees

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Jan 22, 2026

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Eric Alper Public Relations Celebrates 36 Canadian Blues Music Awards 2025 Nominees

The 2025 Canadian Blues Music Awards nominees have been announced ahead of the annual gala, set to take place Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. The evening celebrates excellence across recordings, performance, songwriting, musicianship, and industry leadership, spotlighting artists and contributors shaping the Canadian blues landscape. Doors open at 6PM, with the ceremony beginning at 7PM.

This year’s nominations reflect a wide cross-section of contemporary blues in Canada, spanning emerging voices, veteran performers, instrumentalists, producers, and industry builders. From acoustic and electric recordings to songwriting, video, and lifetime achievement honors, the 2025 field underscores the depth, craft, and continuity of the genre across generations. I’ve had the privilege of working on some of the nominated albums over the years, and I’m thrilled to see both past collaborators and current artists recognized.

CANADIAN BLUES MUSIC AWARDS – 2025 NOMINEES

Emerging Blues Artist or Group of the Year
Ollee Owens

Blues Song of the Year
Angelique Francis – “Train Coming”
Blue Moon Marquee: What I Wouldn’t Do (New Orleans Sessions)
Brandon Isaak – “Walkin’ With The Blues”

Acoustic Blues Recording of the Year
Big Dave McLean – This Old Life
David Vest & Terry Robb – CrissCross
Blue Moon Marquee: New Orleans Sessions
Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman

Electric Blues Recording of the Year
Angelique Francis – Not Defeated
Brandon Isaak – Walkin’ With The Blues
David Gogo – YEAH!
Steve Marriner – Hear My Heart Blues

Producer of the Year
Blue Moon Marquee (Blue Moon Marquee: New Orleans Sessions)
Brandon Isaak (Brandon Isaak: Walkin’ With the Blues)
Steve Marriner (Steve Marriner: Hear My Heart; Big Dave McLean: This Old Life; David Gogo: YEAH!)

Female Blues Vocalist of the Year
Angelique Francis

Male Blues Vocalist of the Year
Big Dave McLean
Brandon Isaak

Blues Guitarist of the Year
Brandon Isaak
David Gogo
Sue Foley
Tony D

Blues Keyboard Player of the Year
David Vest
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne

Blues Harmonica Player of the Year
Steve Marriner

Blues Horn Player of the Year
Kharincia Francis
Kira Francis
Loretta Hale

Blues Drummer of the Year
Kiran Francis

Blues Bassist of the Year
Angelique Francis
Jasmine Colette (Blue Moon Marquee: New Orleans Sessions)

Blues Video of the Year
Angelique Francis – “Train Coming”
André Bisson – “Latchford”
Blue Moon Marquee: Come On Down (New Orleans Sessions)

Blues Industry Person of the Year
Ken Simms

Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne

Flatland Cavalry Go Back To Basics In Red Rocks Trail Mix Session

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Jan 22, 2026

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Flatland Cavalry Go Back To Basics In Red Rocks Trail Mix Session

Flatland Cavalry are the latest artists featured in Trail Mix, a stripped-down performance series created by Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Filmed on the trails surrounding the iconic venue, the session captures the band in an intimate, acoustic setting that foregrounds songwriting, harmony, and atmosphere against the natural landscape of Red Rocks Park.

The performance includes “Never Comin’ Back” and a guest-assisted take on the certified gold “A Life Where We Work Out” with Kaitlin Butts. The pairing highlights Flatland Cavalry’s emotional clarity and restraint, letting space and setting do some of the storytelling. The Trail Mix session distills the band’s sound to its core, aligning their music with the quiet scale and openness of Red Rocks itself.