Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has announced a new music documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, which focuses on “The King’s” legendary Las Vegas residency era of the 1970s. This new film, which shares the context of Presley’s later years familiar to fans of the 2022 biopic ELVIS, is set to feature long-lost footage from the Vegas residency. The documentary weaves this material together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour and treasured 8mm film from the Graceland archive, along with rediscovered recordings that capture Elvis telling “his side of the story.” EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is scheduled for release in IMAX for one week beginning February 20, with a worldwide theatrical release to follow on February 27.
Atlanta’s JAGUAR GLASS Releases Retro-Futuristic New Single “Anchor”
Atlanta-based indie-rock band Jaguar Glass just released their stunning new single, “Anchor,” which successfully blends a retro feel with a futuristic sound. The track immediately transports the listener, opening with spacey synths, evocative vocals, and tasteful texture work that creates the feeling of floating, before the drums kick in and pull the song into a hypnotic psychedelic rock ether. Formed in 2020 by producer Tomás Uribe and songwriter Sophia Trautman, and later rounded out by bassist Josiah Soren and drummer Ben McEntire, the band has clearly locked into a sound that is completely their own. While the lyrics tell a sad story of watching someone drift away—asking, “Why are you so numb these days? / You let our love just fade away”—the track offers unexpected comfort with lines like, “All of your fears are anchors made of feathers,” mixing raw emotion with an otherworldly sonic landscape.
Nate Smith Announces Extensive North American ‘Long Live Country Rock & Roll’ Tour
Hit country music star Nate Smith is embarking on his biggest and most extensive North American run yet, the “Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour,” produced by Live Nation. The 23-date trek kicks off on March 26 at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and features special guests Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham, and Just Jayne. Following a wildly successful year that saw him earn his fourth consecutive #1 with “Fix What You Didn’t Break” and gain major traction with his collaboration “After Midnight” featuring Tyler Hubbard, Smith is poised for his biggest headline run to date.
The tour culminates with a two-night takeover at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium on June 17-18. This headline run follows Smith’s return to the road as direct support for Jason Aldean on the 2026 leg of his FULL THROTTLE TOUR, continuing Smith’s run as one of the genre’s most exciting live performers, having previously sold out every stop on his WORLD ON FIRE TOUR. Tickets for the “Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour” go on general sale this Friday, December 12.
2026 HEADLINE DATES FOR NATE SMITH’S LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR:
- MARCH 26: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
- MARCH 27: Norman, OK @ Riverwind Casino
- MARCH 28: Ft. Worth, TX @ Billy Bob’s Texas
- APRIL 2: Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- APRIL 3: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
- APRIL 4: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
- APRIL 9: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
- APRIL 10: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
- APRIL 11: Charlotte, NC @ Coyote Joe’s
- APRIL 16: Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
- APRIL 17: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
- APRIL 18: Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
- APRIL 23: Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live
- APRIL 25: Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
- MAY 7: Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
- MAY 8: Columbia, MO @ 9th Street
- MAY 14: Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
- MAY 15: Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- MAY 16: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
- MAY 28: New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
- MAY 29: Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
- JUNE 17: Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
- JUNE 18: Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
NOTHING Drops Acoustic Single “purple strings” Ahead of Massive World Tour
Following news of their new album, ‘a short history of decay’, shoegaze collective NOTHING has announced an expansive tour schedule that will take them across Japan, North America, and the UK before culminating in their self-curated Slide Away Festival. Alongside the tour announcement, the band has released a beautiful new song and video, “purple strings,” which offers a dramatic contrast to their previously released industrial-gaze track, “cannibal world.” While that track was a pulverizing statement of intent, “purple strings” is a stripped-down, acoustic guitar-led track with the band’s typical vocal filters completely absent; its dramatic turns are lifted by a full string ensemble, including performances from harpist Mary Lattimore, showcasing a stunning vulnerability.
The two singles lay the foundation for the wide-ranging sound of their forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘a short history of decay’, which is out February 27 via Run For Cover Records and is set to be their most sonically expansive and emotionally direct work to date. Recharged by a newly solidified lineup, the album captures frontman Domenic “Nicky” Palermo confronting aging, illness, and the weight of memory with startling clarity. The tour begins in Japan with Whirr this February, followed by a major North American headline run, a UK trek, and the multi-date Slide Away Festival in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, where the band will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their seminal album ‘Tired of Tomorrow’ with special guests like Hum and Chapterhouse.
Upcoming tour dates:
Japan with Whirr
- 2/8: Tokyo Daikanyama, JP @ UNIT
- 2/9: Tokyo Shindaita, JP @ FEVER
North America with full body 2, cryogeyser, VMO
- 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 @ Union Transfer
UK + Ireland
- 4/9: Dublin, Ireland @ Button Factory
- 4/10: Belfast, Northern Ireland @ Oh Yeah Centre
- 4/12: Glasgow, Scotland @ Stereo
- 4/14: Leeds, England @ Brudenell Social Club
- 4/15: Cardiff, Wales @ Clwb Ifor Bach
- 4/16: London, England @ Moth Club
Slide Away Festival
- 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
Linda Ronstadt’s “The Christmas Song” Gets a Warm New Lyric Video
Legendary vocalist Linda Ronstadt’s classic 2000 holiday collection, ‘A Merry Little Christmas’, is back in the spotlight this season with a cozy new lyric video for “The Christmas Song.” The soothing visual pairs Ronstadt’s unmistakable, warm voice with the scene of a burning fireplace, instantly providing a comforting bit of Yuletide warmth for the holidays. ‘A Merry Little Christmas’ was the final album the singer released with Elektra/Asylum Records after 27 years with the label, and it contains several beloved holiday staples, including a sassy duet with the late Rosemary Clooney on “White Christmas,” which remains one of the disc’s brightest and most enduring moments.
FISHER and Dom Dolla Lead Western Canada’s Huge FVDED In The Park Festival
FVDED In The Park, one of Western Canada’s largest music festivals, is making its anticipated return to Surrey’s Holland Park on July 3rd and 4th, setting the standard for open-air music experiences on the West Coast. This year’s festival promises an unparalleled celebration of electronic music, anchored by massive global acts including headliners Fisher and Dom Dolla. Blueprint Founder Alvaro Prol emphasizes that the entire experience—from the enhanced layout to the immersive art installations—is designed with the fan at the center, creating a fun, high-energy, and welcoming weekend for the community.
The full 2026 lineup is stacked with top-tier talent joining the headliners, featuring artists like Disco Lines, Knock2, Griz, and Mau P. With a strong reputation for defining Canada’s electronic scene and curating exceptional festivals, FVDED In The Park is primed to give its community another unforgettable summer dance experience. Two-Day General Admission, GA+, and VIP tickets will go on sale beginning December 17th at 11 am local time.
FVDED IN THE PARK 2026 FULL LINEUP:
- Fisher
- Dom Dolla
- Disco Lines
- Griz
- Knock2
- Mau P
- Bunt
- Crankdat
- Levity B2B Wooli
- Marlon Hoffstadt
- Odd Mob
- Tape B
- Alleycvt
- Hedex
- INZO
- jigitz
- MPH
- Nia Archives
- Notion
- OMNOM
- Oppidan
- TroyBoi
- TSHA
- VTSS
- Whipped Cream
- X CLUB.
- Bambii
- borne
- bullet tooth
- Champion
- DENNETT
- Effin
- Kaleena Zanders
- Linska
- MCR-T
- MGNA Crrrta
- RaeCola
- Roddy Lima
- Starjunk 95
- Uniiqqu3
- Young Franco
- Zorza
- Adame Twins
- AlyssaJB
- BB Rose
- Buccaltheft
- Chatterbox
- fagofcolour
- Gissala
- Jadè
- jaemo
- Kempeh
- MADS
- NAI
- Orchiid
- SHMING
- Stargirl
COLLECTIVE SOUL Announces Las Vegas Residency and Extensive 2026 Tour
COLLECTIVE SOUL, who have sold over 15 million albums worldwide (six of which have gone Gold or Platinum) and boast seven #1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know,” have spent much of their past 30-plus years on the road and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
In addition to the headlining shows they’ve already announced to kick off 2026–with a new residency in Las Vegas, NV on the books for February 4–6 at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (with special appearance by Edwin McCain), as well as Creed’s “Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise” in April—with even more shows to be announced next year.
On the band’s official website, the presale begins Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00am local time, while general tickets are available on Friday, December 12 at 10:00am local time.
Earlier this summer, the band released their definitive feature-length documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, via Trinity Content Partners. The trailer can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page. Directed by Joseph Rubinstein and produced by Greg Richling and Jonathan Sheldon of Pfonetic, the film is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray as well as on the band’s official website, while fans can watch on demand (VOD) via Amazon (North America), Apple Music (Worldwide), Google (U.K. and North America), Vudu (North America), Hoopla (North America), and Olyn (North America), among others.
Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story tells the band’s untold history: the family component to the band, the creativity, and the wisdom that has been hard won over their illustrious career. It was filmed at Elvis Presley’ Palm Springs, CA estate in early 2023 during the recording of the band’s latest album, HERE TO ETERNITY. COLLECTIVE SOUL is the only other music artist besides Elvis to ever record at the historical landmark. Not only does the film contain footage of the recording process, it also features archival footage throughout the band’s career dating back to the band’s early days.
COLLECTIVE SOUL’s latest album, HERE TO ETERNITY was released May 17, 2024 on their label, Fuzze-Flex Records, distributed physically by AMPED Distribution and digitally by Virgin Music Group. It was produced by E. Roland and co-produced by Shawn Grove, and includes 20 brand new songs which is available everywhere on digital stores and streaming partners (including a Dolby ATMOS version), as a single disc CD, and as a limited-edition double-disc colored vinyl, also available on the band’s official website. It garnered impressive debuts on various Billboard and Luminate charts thanks to devoted fans whose support continues to help the band celebrate their 30th anniversary. Consequence.net described the first single, “Mother’s Love,” as, “Centered around a thick blues guitar lick, the song also sports the band’s signature pop hooks and big harmonies — an apt choice for a first single, as it provides a complete cross-section of COLLECTIVE SOUL’s long-established style.”
Check out COLLECTIVE SOUL at any of the following stops, with more shows to be announced soon:
DATE CITY VENUE
Thu 1/29 Anaheim, CA Grove of Anaheim
Fri 1/30 Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Resort Casino
Sat 1/31 Rohnert Park, CA Graton Resort Casino
Wed 2/4 Las Vegas, NV The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Fri 2/6 Las Vegas, NV The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Sat 2/7 Las Vegas, NV The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Fri 3/27 Windsor, ONT. Caesars Windsor – The Colosseum
Sun 3/29 Niagara Falls, ONT. Fallsview Casino Resort – OLG Stage
Tue 3/31 Wilkes-Barre, PA F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Thu 4/2 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Fri 4/3 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
Sat 4/4 Waterloo, NY Del Lago Resort & Casino
Tue 4/7 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center
Thu 4/9 Bristol, VA Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Fri 4/10 Charles Town, WV The Event Center at Hollywood Casino
Sat 4/11 Danville, VA Caesars Virginia
4/17-4/21 Great Stirrup Cay, BAH Creed Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise
Fri 4/24 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live Orlando
Sat 4/25 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre
Tue 4/28 Greenville, SC Peace Center Concert Hall
Wed 4/29 Dothan, AL Dothan Civic Center
Fri 5/1 Baton Rouge, LA L’Auberge Baton Rouge Casino Resort
Sat 5/2 Bossier City, LA Margaritaville Resort and Casino
Sat 7/25 Menahga, MN Mid Summer Music Fest
BILLIE EILISH and James Cameron Team Up to Reinvent the Concert Movie – Watch The Trailer Now
Pop culture visionary Billie Eilish and cinematic legend James Cameron have teamed up to deliver an innovative new concert experience, ‘BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)’. Captured during her sold-out world tour, the film brings the massive live show to the big screen, presented in immersive RealD 3D and Premium Large Formats. The film is co-directed by the two Academy Award winners, Eilish and Cameron, promising a spectacle that merges her celebrated musical performance with groundbreaking cinematic technology.
With the release date set for March 20, 2026, the collaboration is poised to reinvent the concert movie genre, which has seen immense success recently. The film’s new trailer is debuting at participating theaters starting December 18, giving fans an initial look at the innovative 3D technology used to document the tour. This unprecedented partnership, presented by Paramount Pictures, ensures that this will be one of the most talked-about film events of the year, bringing the emotional and electric energy of the ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ tour directly to theaters globally.
BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces UK Tour Celebrating 20 Years of Their Debut Album
Black Stone Cherry has announced a nearly month-long, special UK headlining tour, “An Evening With Black Stone Cherry,” beginning in October 2026. This special run of shows, which follows their previously announced European dates, will feature two separate, exciting sets for their dedicated “Cherry Heads.” The first set will be a complete performance of their legendary 2006 self-titled debut album, celebrating its two-decade anniversary, followed by a second set comprising fan-favorite classics and brand new tracks from their forthcoming EP, ‘Celebrate’.
The band’s tour promises to be a major celebration across the UK and Ireland, hitting cities like Nottingham, Manchester, Dublin, and Edinburgh before culminating with two performances in London. The band shared their excitement, stating, “We cannot wait to come back to the UK and celebrate with all of our Cherry Heads across so many different cities! Touring overseas is such a thrill and exciting thing for us and we will absolutely bring the energy and vibe with us to every stop on the tour!” Presales for this highly anticipated run start tomorrow, December 9th.
Black Stone Cherry An Evening With 2026 UK Dates:
- Oct 20: Nottingham, England @ Rock City
- Oct 21: Margate, England @ Dreamland
- Oct 23: Norwich, England @ UEA
- Oct 24: Manchester, England @ Academy
- Oct 26: Dublin, IE @ Academy
- Oct 27: Cork, IE @ Cypress Avenue
- Oct 29: Belfast, NIE @ Limelight 1
- Oct 30: Aberdeen, Scotland @ Music Hall
- Nov 3: Newcastle, Scotland @ Boiler Shop
- Nov 5: Wolverhampton, England @ KK’s Steelmill
- Nov 7: Cardiff, Wales @ Great Hall
- Nov 8: Torquey, England @ Torquey Arena
- Nov 10: Frome, England @ Cheese & Grain
- Nov 12: London, England @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
- Nov 13: London, England @ O2 Forum Kentish Town