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Jenna Paulette Gets Back In The Saddle With 2026 Tour And ‘Horseback’ Deluxe

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Jenna Paulette Gets Back In The Saddle With 2026 Tour And ‘Horseback’ Deluxe

Jenna Paulette enters 2026 back on the road with her Back In The Saddle Tour, a 26-date run marking her full return to touring after navigating a year defined by new motherhood and recalibration. The tour reflects a renewed sense of balance and momentum, with Paulette embracing life onstage again while expanding her reach into new markets across the U.S.

In tandem with the tour, Paulette will release ‘Horseback (Deluxe)’ on January 30, expanding her sophomore album into a 20-track collection. The deluxe edition builds on the original record’s themes of independence, grit, and authenticity, blending high-energy cuts like “Outside” and “Run The Damn Ball” with reflective storytelling and collaborations featuring John Morgan, Jake Worthington, and Ashley McBryde. The album continues to trace the personal and professional values that have shaped her identity as both an artist and individual.

While touring was scaled back in 2025, Paulette’s creative output never slowed. Beyond music, she expanded her entrepreneurial footprint with footwear and apparel collaborations, setting the stage for a busy and ambitious year ahead. With new music, a growing business portfolio, and a packed live schedule, Back In The Saddle signals a confident next chapter.

2026 Back In The Saddle Tour Dates
Jan 24 New Braunfels, TX @ Gruene Hall
Jan 31 Tulsa, OK @ Mercury Lounge
Feb 1 Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads
Feb 3 Venice, NE @ Buck’s Bar and Grill
Feb 4 Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel
Feb 5 Yorkville, IL @ Law Office Pub & Music Hall
Feb 6 Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
Feb 7 Clinton, WI @ BOXCARS Pub & Grub
Feb 14 Dunn, NC @ Bird’s Nest Listening Room
Feb 15 Greenville, SC @ Doc’s Tavern
Feb 19–21 Alpine, TX @ Lonestar Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Feb 26 Fort Worth, TX @ Rhinestone Saloon
Mar 7 Conroe, TX @ Table at Madeley
Apr 1 Decatur, GA @ Eddie’s Attic
Apr 2 Nashville, TN @ Chief’s on Broadway
Apr 11–16 Galveston, TX @ Rock the Coast
Apr 23 Corpus Christi, TX @ Brewster Street Icehouse
July 11 Woodland Park, CO @ America’s Mountain Festival

Nothing Pushes Into Harsher Territory With “Toothless Coal” Ahead Of New Album

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Nothing Pushes Into Harsher Territory With “Toothless Coal” Ahead Of New Album

Nothing begin 2026 with “Toothless Coal,” the latest single from their forthcoming album ‘A Short History of Decay’, out February 27 via Run For Cover. The track highlights a grinding, industrial edge that contrasts with earlier singles “Cannibal World” and “Purple Strings,” underscoring the band’s continued interest in reshaping texture and form. Together, the three songs introduce the wide-ranging palette of an album that confronts time, physical decline, and emotional reckoning with unusual directness.

Recorded with a newly solidified lineup, ‘A Short History of Decay’ finds frontman Domenic “Nicky” Palermo at his most exposed, addressing aging, illness, and memory without abstraction. The release sets the stage for a packed year of touring, beginning with February dates in Japan alongside Whirr, followed by an extensive North American run, a UK tour, and multiple editions of the band-curated Slide Away festival celebrating the 10th anniversary of ‘Tired of Tomorrow’.

Tour Dates
2/8 Tokyo Daikanyama, JP @ UNIT ^
2/9 Tokyo Shindaita, JP @ FEVER ^

3/4 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage ~
3/5 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle ~
3/6 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy ~
3/7 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Heaven ~
3/8 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn ~
3/10 Dallas, TX @ Trees ~
3/11 Austin, TX @ Mohawk ~
3/13 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace ~
3/14 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom ~
3/15 San Diego, CA @ SOMA Sidestage ~
3/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco ~
3/19 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom ~
3/21 Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall ~
3/22 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile ~
3/26 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line ~
3/27 Chicago, IL @ Metro ~
3/28 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop ~
3/29 Detroit, MI @ El Club ~
3/30 Toronto, ON @ Opera House ~
3/31 Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz ~
4/2 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair ~
4/3 Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw ~
4/4 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ~

4/9 Dublin, IE @ Button Factory ~
4/10 Belfast, UK @ Oh Yeah Centre ~
4/12 Glasgow, UK @ Stereo ~
4/15 Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach ~
4/16 Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club ~
4/16 London, UK @ Moth Club ~

5/15 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount *
5/16 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount *
5/22 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom *
5/23 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom *
5/29 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium *
5/30 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium *

^ with Whirr
~ with Full Body 2, Cryogeyser, Violent Magic Orchestra

  • Slide Away Festival with Hum, Chapterhouse and more

Ella Mai Raises The Stakes With “100” As New Album ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Nears

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Ella Mai Raises The Stakes With “100” As New Album ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Nears

Ella Mai shares her new single “100,” continuing the lead-in to her third studio album ‘Do You Still Love Me?’, out February 6 via 10 Summers and Interscope Records. Produced by Mustard and Keanu Beats, the track leans into direct emotion and steady devotion, extending Mai’s long-running relationship with stripped-back, classic R and B songwriting that prioritizes clarity and feeling over excess.

The official video for “100,” directed by Yussef Haridy and Logan Fields, places Mai in a stylized casino environment where tension and intimacy unfold during a game of Blackjack, with Mustard appearing onscreen as the dealer. The visual plays on themes of risk and commitment, mirroring the song’s lyrical focus on trust and emotional buy-in, while keeping the presentation sleek and controlled.

Mai recently introduced “100” to audiences during a run of intimate fan shows, performing the song acoustically at her Los Angeles date on the Did You Miss Me? Anniversary Tour. Those performances revisited the close-knit settings that marked the beginning of her career and drew a strong response across social platforms. Following earlier singles “Little Things” and “Tell Her,” “100” adds another defining piece to the emotional arc of ‘Do You Still Love Me?’, reinforcing Mai’s steady, assured progression into her next chapter.

Babylon A.D. Salute Lifelong Influences With “Power Of Music” Single

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Babylon A.D. Salute Lifelong Influences With “Power Of Music” Single

Hard rock veterans Babylon A.D. share their new single “Power Of Music,” taken from their sixth studio album ‘When The World Stops’, out now via Kivel Records and Apocalypse Records. Written by vocalist Derek Davis, the track draws directly from the sounds that shaped his musical foundation, spanning Motown, early blues, classic rock, and arena-sized hard rock, and delivers that lineage through a driving, melodic performance rooted in the band’s long-established grit. The accompanying video blends current live footage with archival performance clips from influential artists across generations, reinforcing the song’s reflection on music as a throughline connecting past, present, and influence.


Seattle Pop Punk Outfit palettes Return With “magenta. (restless)” And A Sharper New Chapter

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Seattle Pop Punk Outfit palettes Return With “magenta. (restless)” And A Sharper New Chapter

eattle pop punk band palettes share their new single “magenta. (restless)” on January 14, marking their first release since the 2023 self-titled EP. The track builds on the band’s punch-forward sound, pairing grooving rhythms with heavy pop punk melodies and a vocal performance that balances confidence and emotional exposure. It continues palettes’ use of color as a thematic anchor, with “magenta. (restless)” signaling a new era shaped by tension, momentum, and personal reckoning.

Written from lived experience, the song reflects frustration, helplessness, and care colliding at once. Vocalist Adam Blasi frames it as an honest response to being unable to protect someone you love, while guitarist Austin Esry brings in broader influences that stretch beyond traditional pop punk, drawing from reggae and blues to add movement and texture. palettes formed in 2021 and quickly built a following through relatable songwriting and high-energy shows, sharing stages with The Home Team and Arrows In Action in sold-out rooms. With new material produced alongside Kyle Black and Brian Butcher set to arrive later this year, “magenta. (restless)” opens the door to a restless and intentional next phase.

Converge Close The Circle With “We Were Never The Same” Ahead Of ‘Love Is Not Enough’

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Converge Close The Circle With “We Were Never The Same” Ahead Of ‘Love Is Not Enough’

Converge have released a visualizer for their new single “We Were Never The Same,” the closing track from their upcoming album ‘Love Is Not Enough’, out February 13. The song arrives as a stark final statement, shaped by reflection, grief, and resolve, and stands as one of the most direct lyrical moments on the record. Vocalist Jacob Bannon wrote the lyrics while sitting in the parking lot of a funeral home, confronting the ways people process loss and the clarity that grief can bring.

‘Love Is Not Enough’ was recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City in Salem, Massachusetts, with engineering assistance from Zach Weeks. Across the album, Converge distill decades of work across punk, hardcore, and metal into a focused and unsparing set of songs. From the title track through to “We Were Never The Same,” the record moves with urgency and restraint, reflecting personal and collective strain without excess or ornament. Bannon also handled the album’s artwork and design, creating individual images for each song alongside a cover that frames the record’s themes of collapse and witness.

With more than thirty years behind them, Converge continue to treat the band as a vital outlet rather than a legacy act. This summer, they will bring that intensity to select European festivals, returning to stages that have long embraced their uncompromising approach. The dates mark the next chapter for a band still operating with intent and focus.

Converge – Summer 2026 Festival Dates:

June 25 – Jera On Air – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
June 26 – Superbowl Of Hardcore – Rennes, France
June 27 – Outbreak Festival – Manchester, United Kingdom
July 1 – Obscene Extreme Festival – Trutnov, Czech Republic
July 4 – Resurrection Fest – Viveiro, Spain

Rolling Loud Orlando 2026 Ushers In A New Era With Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver

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Rolling Loud Orlando 2026 Ushers In A New Era With Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver

After a decade of shaping global hip-hop culture, Rolling Loud enters a new chapter with the announcement of Rolling Loud Orlando 2026. The festival, billed as its only U.S. edition of the year, takes place May 8–10 at Camping World Stadium and features a lineup led by headliners Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver. More than 75 artists appear across the weekend, marking a concentrated snapshot of the current hip-hop landscape.

Carti returns to Rolling Loud following one of the most talked-about performances in the festival’s history, while YoungBoy Never Broke Again steps into his first-ever Rolling Loud headlining slot after a year of large-scale touring. Don Toliver also headlines after a series of high-profile Rolling Loud appearances, continuing his run as one of the genre’s most visible live performers. The broader lineup spans established names and emerging voices, including Chief Keef, Destroy Lonely, Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow, Homixide Gang, PlaqueBoyMax, SkaiWater, TiaCorine, and Lazer Dim 700, capturing a wide cross-section of today’s hip-hop movement.

Rolling Loud 2026 introduces a refined three-day format with one headliner per night and accessible pricing, with GA passes starting at $279 and VIP at $599. Pre-sale tickets sold out within five days, and festival week will expand beyond the grounds with RL Week events across Orlando. Beyond the U.S., the Rolling Loud World Tour continues with upcoming editions in Australia and a confirmed return to India in November 2026, reinforcing the festival’s growing international footprint.

Windy City Smokeout Expands To Five Nights For 2026 With Major Country Headliners

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Windy City Smokeout Expands To Five Nights For 2026 With Major Country Headliners

Two-time Academy of Country Music Festival of the Year winner Windy City Smokeout has announced its full 2026 lineup while revealing a major milestone for the event. For the first time in its history, the Chicago music and BBQ staple expands to five nights, returning to the United Center from July 8–12, 2026. Produced by Lettuce Entertain You, the festival enters its 13th year with headlining sets from Treaty Oak Revival, Hootie & The Blowfish, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, and Blake Shelton.

The newly announced additions deepen the lineup with Russell Dickerson, Scotty McCreery, Warren Zeiders, Hudson Westbrook, and Carter Faith joining more than 15 previously revealed artists. McCreery is set to share the stage with Hootie & The Blowfish for a first-time performance collaboration, while Zeiders, Westbrook, and Faith continue a run of recent momentum across radio, streaming, and country tastemaker circles. Single-day schedules will be released closer to the event.

Beyond the music, Windy City Smokeout’s BBQ centerpiece remains a defining draw. More than 20 pitmaster teams are set to be announced, alongside returning signature events including the Biggest Happy Hour of the Summer on Friday, July 10, and the bottomless BBQ Brunch presented by OpenTable on Sunday, July 12. Festival hours span July 8 through July 12, with four-day and single-day General Admission, VIP, Platinum, and Wednesday wristbands available now via windycitysmokeout.com

They Might Be Giants Stretch “Bigger Show Tour” With Multi-Night Theatre Runs Across The U.S.

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They Might Be Giants Stretch “Bigger Show Tour” With Multi-Night Theatre Runs Across The U.S.

They Might Be Giants expand their “Bigger Show Tour” with a spring routing built around multi-night theatre residencies in key markets. The run opens April 17 and 18 at Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock before moving into extended stands in Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn, and concludes with two nights at Boston’s House of Blues on June 5 and 6. Subscribers to the TMBG email list receive access to artist presale tickets beginning at noon Eastern on January 22, with general on-sale following January 23.

They Might Be Giants – Bigger Show Tour Dates:

April 17 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre
April 18 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre
April 24 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
April 25 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
April 26 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
April 28 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
April 29 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
May 1 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
May 2 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
May 3 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
May 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 16 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
May 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
May 30 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
June 5 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
June 6 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

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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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