Merseyside five-piece The Dream Machine release the new single “Things That Make Us Cry,” taken from their third album ‘Fort Perch Rock’, out February 27, 2026 via Run On Records. The song was recorded on found and unconventional instruments and written during touring downtime, with songwriter and vocalist Zak McDonnell citing influences from Phil Spector and Brian Wilson. Recorded and self-produced across studios on the Wirral and in Liverpool, the album spans 12 tracks and follows the band’s earlier releases ‘Thank God! It’s The Dream Machine’ and ‘Small Time Monsters’.
The single arrives as the band announce their biggest headline show to date, set for March 27, 2026 at the Liverpool O2 Academy. The performance follows a run of grassroots U.K. dates and precedes a new schedule of festival appearances. ‘Fort Perch Rock’ takes its name from a historic coastal landmark in the band’s hometown of New Brighton and will be released across digital, CD, and vinyl formats, including special edition pressings and a band-exclusive vinyl paired with a glow-in-the-dark 7-inch covers EP honoring The Shirelles.
Chilean prog-metal band Intrascendence release “Astral Session Live at Foster Observatory,” a filmed live performance captured at the historic Foster Observatory in Chile. Founded in 1903, the observatory provides the setting for the session, with the band performing alongside its original mechanical dome. The project documents Intrascendence’s live sound in a site associated with scientific research, pairing extended-range guitars and dense arrangements with the observatory’s preserved architecture.
The video was produced with a minimalist cinematic approach by OnStage Productions, with audio production and mastering handled by Franco Gabelo. Vocalist Felipe Reyes and guitarist Rodrigo Del Canto describe the session as an effort to present the band’s unaltered live performance within a space tied to exploration and knowledge. The release follows a strong 2025 for the band after their self-titled debut and arrives ahead of their scheduled appearance at CL Prog 2026, one of Latin America’s leading progressive music festivals.
Harry Styles announces his fourth solo album, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’, out March 6 via Columbia Records. The release marks his first full-length project in four years and follows 2022’s ‘Harry’s House’. While no music from the album has been shared yet, Styles has unveiled the official artwork, offering the first visual entry point into the new era.
The 12-track album was produced by Kid Harpoon, who previously collaborated with Styles on ‘Harry’s House’. That album delivered the global hit “As It Was” alongside singles “Daylight,” “Satellite,” “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” and “Late Night Talking,” and went on to become one of the most commercially successful releases of the decade. ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ continues Styles’ partnership with Kid Harpoon as he returns with a new studio statement.
Brothers Osborne announce ‘Pawn Shop (10 Year Anniversary Edition)’, arriving February 13 via MCA to mark a decade since the release of their breakthrough debut album. First issued in 2016, ‘Pawn Shop’ introduced the duo’s sharp songwriting and muscular musicianship, producing enduring tracks including “21 Summer,” “Stay A Little Longer,” “Rum,” “It Ain’t My Fault,” and the title song. The anniversary release honors the album’s lasting role in shaping the band’s career and its influence on modern country music.
Out now, the duo share “Love The Lonely Out Of You (Live Pinebox Version),” recorded in a single take at John Osborne’s Pinebox studio and accompanied by a lyric video. The full anniversary edition will include previously unreleased material from the Pawn Shop era, including the never-before-heard song “Pins And Needles.” In addition to standard formats, the release is supported by special vinyl editions and three limited 7-inch collector releases, each pairing rare tracks, demos, or live recordings that have not previously appeared on physical formats.
Pawn Shop (10 Year Anniversary Edition) Vinyl Highlights
7-inch Collector Vinyl 1 Side A: “Arms of Fire” Side B: “Love The Lonely Out Of You (Live Pinebox Version)”
7-inch Collector Vinyl 2 Side A: “Pins And Needles” Side B: “Stay A Little Longer (Demo)”
7-inch Collector Vinyl 3 Side A: “Shoot From The Hip” Side B: “21 Summer (Demo)”
International LP Edition Includes all six tracks from the three collector 7-inch releases
Sienna Spiro sees her single “Die On This Hill” enter the Top 10 of the Spotify Global chart, making her one of only three British artists currently in that tier and the only one yet to release a debut album. The song has surpassed 173 million global streams, reached #9 on the U.K. Singles Chart, charted in 28 markets worldwide, and landed on the Billboard Hot 100. Her follow-up track “You Stole The Show” has also entered the Hot 100 and continues to climb internationally.
The milestone arrives as Spiro launches her sold-out 2026 headline run, The Visitor Tour, following recent performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Later… with Jools Holland, and The Today Show. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter has built momentum through a steady run of live appearances, including a six-night opening slot on Sam Smith’s New York residency, while earning recognition from Vevo, Billboard, and the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice shortlist. With a new project underway, Spiro enters 2026 amid sustained chart growth and expanding international visibility.
Tour Dates:
Mar 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Sold Out Mar 05 – San Francisco, CA – Sold Out Mar 06 – Los Angeles, CA – Sold Out Mar 09 – Chicago, IL – Sold Out Mar 10 – Toronto, ON – Sold Out Mar 12 – Washington, DC – Sold Out Mar 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Sold Out Mar 14 – Boston, MA – Sold Out Mar 17 – New York, NY – Sold Out Mar 18 – New York, NY – Sold Out May 13 – Dublin – Sold Out May 15 – Glasgow – O2 Academy May 16 – Manchester – Sold Out May 17 – Birmingham – Sold Out May 19 – London – Sold Out May 21 – Cologne – Sold Out May 23 – Brussels – Sold Out May 24 – Paris – Sold Out
Elmiene announces his debut album ‘sounds for someone’, due March 27 via Polydor and Def Jam Recordings. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the new single “Reclusive,” produced by Jeff Gitty Gitelman, which offers a focused snapshot of the album’s restrained soul palette. Across 12 tracks, ‘sounds for someone’ reflects on family, absence, and emotional inheritance, building on the foundation established by Elmiene’s earlier releases while marking a clear new phase in his songwriting.
Speaking on the album’s title and intent, Elmiene says, “I’m a firm believer in ‘the songs belong to you until you release them’… it’s up to people to experience and listen to in their lives, whatever they may be.” The project follows a period of high-profile performances and releases, including his single “Cry Against The Wind,” appearances at the BET Awards and Roots Picnic, and a widely viewed NPR Tiny Desk Concert. With ‘sounds for someone’, Elmiene consolidates a run defined by careful craft, vocal control, and an expanding presence within contemporary R&B and soul.
BTS and BIGHIT MUSIC confirm pre-orders for the group’s fifth studio album ‘ARIRANG’, ahead of its release on March 20, 2026 (KST). Pre-orders open January 16 at 11 am KST through online and offline retailers worldwide, including Weverse Shop, SOUNDWAVE, MUSICPLANT, MAKESTAR, Aladin, Ktown4u, and Universal Music Store in Japan. Orders will ship globally starting on release day.
‘ARIRANG’ will be available across a wide range of formats and editions, including two core versions, Rooted in Korea and Rooted in Music, alongside Living Legend, Weverse Albums, and multiple vinyl configurations. Vinyl options include Modern Korea Vinyl, Group Red Vinyl, and seven member-specific Standard Vinyl editions featuring RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Each version includes distinct packaging elements such as photo books, photo card sets, lyric materials, posters, and collectible components tailored to the edition and, where applicable, individual members.
Album Content
[ARIRANG] – Total of 2 versions ARIRANG (Rooted in Korea Ver.) ARIRANG (Rooted in Music Ver.)
[Rooted in Korea Ver.] – Outbox: 1 type / W167.5 X H200 X T25 (mm) – Badge: 1 type / W65 X H25 (mm) – Envelope: 1 type / W160 X H195 (mm) – CD-R Envelope: 1 type / W125 X H125 (mm) – CD-R: 1 type / W120 X H120 (mm) – Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7 / W55 X H85 (mm) – Photo Card Holder: 1 type / W65 X H90 (mm) – Poster: 1 type / W760 X H150 (mm) – Photo Book: 1 type / W160 X H195 (mm) / 84p
[Rooted in Music Ver.] – Outbox: 1 type / W270 X H153 X T25 (mm) – Photo Book: 1 type / W240 X H135 (mm) / 82p – CD-R Envelope: 1 type / W125 X H125 (mm) – CD-R: 1 type / W120 X H120 (mm) – Lyric Paper Envelope: 1 type / W125 X H125 (mm) – Lyric Paper: 1 type / W460 X H230 (mm) – Film Photo: 1 set of 7 / W65 X H150 (mm) – Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7 / W55 X H85 (mm) – Photo Card Holder: 1 type / W65 X H90 (mm)
[ARIRANG (Living Legend Ver.)] – Total of 1 version
– Outbox: 1 type / W205 X H287 X T25 (mm) – Dust Jacket: 1 type / W840 X H595 (mm) – Poster Book: 1 type / W390 X H270 (mm) / 54p – Book Band: 1 type / W500 X H12 (mm) – Archive Tag: 1 set of 7 / W85 X H185 (mm) – Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7 / W55 X H85 (mm) – Envelope: 1 type / W240 X H180 (mm) – Sticker Pack: 1 set of 2 / W230 X H175 (mm) – Lyric Booklet: 1 type / W120 X H120 (mm) / 32p – CD-R Envelope: 1 type / W120 X H120 (mm) – CD-R: 1 type / W239 X H345 (mm)
[ARIRANG (Weverse Albums ver.)] – Total of 1 version
– Card Holder: 1 type / W90 X H120(mm) – Photo Card Set: 1 set of 9 / W55 X H85 (mm) – QR Card: 1 random out of 4 types / W55 X H85 (mm) – User Guide: 1 type / W55 X H85 (mm)
[ARIRANG (Modern Korea Vinyl)] – Total of 1 version
– Outer Sleeve: 1 type / W313 X H313 X T4 (mm) – Inner Sleeve: 1 type / W304 X H306 (mm) – Vinyl: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm) – Photo Book: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm) / 36p – Poster: 1 type / W600 X H300 (mm)
[ARIRANG (Group Red Vinyl)] – Total of 1 version
– Outer Sleeve: 1 type / W313 X H313 X T4 (mm) – Inner Sleeve: 1 type / W304 X H306 (mm) – Vinyl: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm) – Poster: 1 type / W600 X H300 (mm) – Lyric Paper: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm)
[ARIRANG (Standard Vinyl)] – Total of 7 versions
RM Silver Vinyl Jin Pink Vinyl SUGA Clear Vinyl j-hope Cream Vinyl Jimin Burgundy Vinyl V Velvet Red Vinyl Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl
– Outer Sleeve: 1 type / W313 X H313 X T4 (mm) – Inner Sleeve: 1 type / W304 X H306 (mm) – Vinyl: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm) – Poster: 1 type / W300 X H600 (mm) – Lyric Paper: 1 type / W300 X H300 (mm)
※ Each version has components featuring the member for that version.
The global theatrical rights to the forthcoming feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by three-time Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, have been acquired by Evan Saxon Productions (ESP). The film traces the life and career of punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon Billy Idol. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career.
The film made its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival last summer, followed by an award qualifying run. The film will have its wide theatrical release in early 2026. Additional info will be shared shortly.
“Billy Idol is a larger-than-life artist who changed the face of pop culture and music history during his 50-year career,” notes Evan Saxon. “From Generation X to now, he’s still selling out arenas around the globe. We are honored to work with Another Planet’s Laurence Freedman and Live Nation to bring the powerful and heartfelt documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead to his fans on the biggest cinema screens worldwide.”
The film features Idol’s original song with Academy Award-nominated writer J. Ralph, “Dying To Live,” which is included on the shortlist for Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards. The film’s coda sequence is built around “Dying To Live,” featuring imagery—both animated and archival—from throughout Idol’s life and storied career and was written by Idol and Ralph alongside longtime Idol collaborators Steve Stevens, Tommy English and Joe Janiak.
Billboard recently named “Dying To Live” a top contender for the Best Original Song Oscar, while The Hollywood Reporter praises “Idol’s warm vocal delivery alongside the swelling strings.” The original song was recently nominated for Best Song-Documentary Film at the Hollywood Music In Media (HMMA) Awards, which also nominated Billy Idol Should Be Dead for Best Music Documentary-Special Program.
Idol’s first full-length album of new music in over a decade, Dream Into It, is out now on Dark Horse Records. The album reached #7 on the U.S. Top Albums Chart and #4 on the U.S. Current Rock Album Chart, #9 on the U.K. Official Album Sales Chart and #2 on the German Top 100 Album Chart. Dream Into It continues to see extensive critical acclaim from The New Yorker, New York Magazine, AARP The Magazine, Consequence, Billboard, USA Today and many more. See what the press has said and watch Idol’s appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (performing his new single “77” feat. Avril Lavigne as well as discussing the new record with Kimmel) and “The Drew Barrymore Show” in the interactive one-sheet HERE.
The album includes performance and co-writing contributions throughout from Idol’s longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens plus appearances by Lavigne, Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart of The Kills, and is produced by Tommy English (Kacey Musgraves, blink 182, BØRNS, K. Flay). Stream/purchase the record HERE.
Additionally, Idol recently returned to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! The tour saw Idol sell out venues across the U.S., Europe and Latin America while touring with support from Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, New Model Army and more.
Gorillaz release the new track “Orange County (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar),” paired with its companion piece “The Hardest Thing (ft. Tony Allen).” The two songs sit side by side on the upcoming album ‘The Mountain’, out February 27 via the band’s new label KONG, and are also available as a limited-edition Double A-side 7-inch vinyl. Produced by Gorillaz and Bizarrap, “Orange County” was written by Damon Albarn alongside Kara Jackson and Bizarrap, while “The Hardest Thing” opens with the voice of longtime collaborator Tony Allen, recorded prior to his passing in 2020.
“The Hardest Thing” explores grief and farewell, with its central lyric carrying directly into “Orange County,” which expands the emotional scope through layered vocals and instrumentation. The latter features contributions from Kara Jackson and sitar player Anoushka Shankar, weaving spoken word, melody, and rhythmic propulsion into a single eight-minute sequence when heard as intended. Together, the tracks reflect core themes of ‘The Mountain’, an album spanning 15 songs and featuring collaborators from across genres, generations, and languages.
The release coincides with a major Gorillaz moment in Los Angeles. Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz live band will perform ‘The Mountain’ in full at two one-off shows at the Hollywood Palladium on February 22 and 23. This will be followed by the Los Angeles debut and final run of House of Kong, a multi-sensory exhibition opening February 26 at Rolling Greens in Downtown L.A. and running through March 19, marking the closing chapter of the project’s visual and live presentation.
The Mountain Track Listing Gorillaz / ‘The Mountain’
The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)
Live And Exhibition Dates
Feb 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium Feb 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
House of Kong Exhibition Feb 26 – Mar 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Rolling Greens, Downtown L.A.
French audio brand We Are Rewind unveil Curtis, the GB-001 next-generation boombox, at NAMM 2026. Revealed following the global success of the WE-001 portable cassette player, the GB-001 combines a classic boombox form with modern audio engineering, offering cassette playback and recording alongside Bluetooth 5.4 and wired connectivity. With cassette sales having risen more than 400 percent over the past decade, the GB-001 arrives as a purpose-built system for physical media listeners who want scale, clarity, and volume beyond compact Bluetooth speakers.
The GB-001 delivers 104 watts of total power through four Hi-Fi class speakers, including dedicated woofers and soft dome tweeters for a full stereo image. We Are Rewind have built in dynamic power control, refined equalisation, and a spatialisation mode designed to widen the listening field. The cassette deck supports both Type I and Type II tapes with optimised biasing, internal speed regulation, and an active AC erase head for low-noise recording. Dual backlit VU meters provide visual monitoring for both playback and recording levels, reinforcing the hands-on nature of the system.
Designed with a neo-retro aesthetic, the GB-001 features physical controls for bass, treble, balance, tape type, and source selection, alongside microphone and instrument inputs for live use. A rechargeable, user-replaceable lithium-ion battery powers up to 10 hours in tape mode on speakers and up to 15 hours in auxiliary playback. We Are Rewind will showcase the GB-001 at NAMM, booth 10607, alongside the WE-001 portable cassette player, including new Duran Duran and Elvis editions. Pricing is set at GBP 379, EUR 449, and USD 579.
