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Dance Music Powerhouse Gryffin Returns for His Sixth Consecutive Wynn Las Vegas Residency

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Dance Music Powerhouse Gryffin Returns for His Sixth Consecutive Wynn Las Vegas Residency

Six consecutive years. That’s the statement Gryffin makes simply by returning to Wynn Las Vegas for another dozen dates across Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub. Since launching the residency in 2020, he has become one of the defining presences in Wynn Nightlife’s programming, and the 2026 run builds on that foundation with the confidence of an artist fully at home on one of the world’s most influential stages.

Gryffin’s ability to fuse uplifting melodic moments with festival-scale energy is exactly what makes these club sets work. The performances consistently draw sold-out crowds, and his 2025 run reinforced why, with genre-defying collaborations alongside Kaskade, Excision, Griz, and Lavern, plus headline appearances at Ultra Music Festival and Lollapalooza. The momentum he carries into 2026 is real and earned.

The residency runs from April through August, splitting time between the nightlife environment of XS Nightclub and the daylife energy of Encore Beach Club. Twelve dates, two iconic venues, one artist who has spent six years making this city his second home. Gryffin doesn’t just perform in Las Vegas, he belongs there.

Tickets are on sale now.

2026 Wynn Las Vegas Dates:

Apr 3 — XS Nightclub

May 15 — Encore Beach Club

June 19 — XS Nightclub

July 3 — Encore Beach Club

July 11 — Encore Beach Club

July 17 — XS Nightclub

July 31 — XS Nightclub

Aug 7 — Encore Beach Club

Aug 14 — Encore Beach Club

My Morning Jacket’s Acoustic Album ‘Peacelands’ Channels Hope, History, and Humanity for a Vital Cause

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My Morning Jacket’s Acoustic Album ‘Peacelands’ Channels Hope, History, and Humanity for a Vital Cause

My Morning Jacket have released ‘Peacelands,’ a 14-track acoustic album available now on Bandcamp, with all proceeds benefiting the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders, and the International Rescue Committee. This is a band putting their music directly in service of something larger than itself, and the result is one of the most quietly powerful releases in their catalog.

Recorded by six-time Grammy Award-winner Shawn Everett at EastWest Studios’ famed Studio Three in Hollywood, the album strips everything back to its core. Stripped-down versions of My Morning Jacket and Jim James solo favorites sit alongside covers of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ In The Wind,” Brian Wilson’s “Love and Mercy,” The Velvet Underground’s “I Found A Reason,” and Woody Guthrie and Jim James’ “Changing World.” The selections feel deliberate and deeply felt, each one earning its place.

Jim James drew the album’s title from Louisville artist Mark Anthony Mulligan’s concept of an imaginary land built on peace, friendship, and equality. “I think about this word Peacelands in our world all of the time, especially in troubled times,” James says. “We believe that it’s still possible for us to achieve Mark’s vision, a world of love and friendship, if only we can learn to listen, love, and forgive.” The statement lands with real weight, and the music delivers on every word of it.

‘Peacelands’ is acoustic music with genuine emotional stakes, warm, unhurried, and rooted in a tradition of songs that have always meant something. Fourteen tracks that ask the right questions at exactly the right moment.

‘Peacelands’ Track Listing:

  1. Why Can’t We Live Together (Timmy Thomas)
  2. New World Coming (Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil)
  3. Love and Mercy (Brian Wilson)
  4. Here In Spirit (Jim James)
  5. Rainbow Power (Timmy Thomas)
  6. I’m Amazed (Jim James)
  7. Don’t Lose Your Eye (Sonny Boy Williamson)
  8. Changing World (Woody Guthrie and Jim James)
  9. State Of The Art (Jim James)
  10. Blowin’ In The Wind (Bob Dylan)
  11. Everything Must Change (Bernard Ighner)
  12. In The Moment (Jim James)
  13. Together Again (Buck Owens)
  14. I Found A Reason (Lou Reed)

The ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ Soundtrack Arrives with Orchestral Covers of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Paramore

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The ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ Soundtrack Arrives with Orchestral Covers of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Paramore

Capitol Records has released the ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ soundtrack, and it delivers exactly the kind of lush, inventive orchestral reimagining the series has made its signature. Streaming now via Capitol Records, the Part 1 soundtrack features modern pop classics transformed into sweeping period-appropriate arrangements, anchored by an original score from Oscar-winning composer Kris Bowers.

The tracklist moves with real momentum. Episodes 401 and 402 open with previously announced covers from Coldplay, Usher featuring Pitbull, and Third Eye Blind, before Joseph William Morgan delivers a jaw-dropping rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Enchanted.” Episode 403 brings the Vitamin String Quartet’s rock-classical take on Paramore’s “All I Wanted,” and Episode 404 closes Part 1 with Caleb Chan’s playful interpretation of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Bad Idea Right?” Cover to cover, it’s a playlist that earns its runtime.

The Bridgerton musical universe has reshaped how audiences engage with classical arrangements. The Vitamin String Quartet saw a 350 percent streaming increase when the show first aired, and previous season tracks produced staggering spikes, with “Happier Than Ever” climbing 11,000 percent on Spotify alone. This is a franchise that has genuinely moved the cultural needle on string quartet music, and Season 4 keeps that tradition fully intact.

The vinyl release is a two-disc set pressed on exclusive white silk vinyl, available via Capitol Records. Season 4 follows Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, as the bohemian second son unexpectedly meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball. Great television, great music, and a physical release worth owning.

Atmospheric Doom Metal Veterans Pantheist Sign to Argonauta Records and Announce New Double-Vinyl Album

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Atmospheric Doom Metal Veterans Pantheist Sign to Argonauta Records and Announce New Double-Vinyl Album

Pantheist have found their label home, and the timing couldn’t be better. The atmospheric funeral doom pioneers have signed to Argonauta Records and are currently recording their seventh studio album, a double-vinyl release expected in Autumn 2026. Over two decades into one of the genre’s most respected careers, they’re moving forward with full creative focus and the right partner behind them.

The band was direct about what the signing means: “Navigating the music industry alone has been challenging, but now we have found the right partner to sail alongside. This collaboration will allow us to fully focus on our creative vision.” That creative vision now includes professional soprano Linda Dumitru, a powerful new addition to a lineup already capable of serious sonic depth and emotional weight.

Formed in 2000, Pantheist built their reputation the hard way, six full-length albums, over 100 live performances across 15 countries, and shared stages with Tiamat, Arcturus, Esoteric, Skepticism, and Evoken, among others. Their debut ‘O Solitude’ remains a benchmark in atmospheric doom and continues to pull new listeners into the catalog.

Performances are already booked throughout 2026 and 2027, including appearances at NorthWest Doom Fest in the UK and Symphonic Metal Echoes in Romania. A new album, a new label, a new voice in the lineup. Pantheist are building toward something significant, and the doom metal world is paying attention.

Dave Matthews Band Captures a Once-in-a-Lifetime Gorge Performance on ‘Take Me Back Live From the Gorge’

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Dave Matthews Band Captures a Once-in-a-Lifetime Gorge Performance on ‘Take Me Back Live From the Gorge’

Some nights at the Gorge are special. August 30th, 2025 was historic. Dave Matthews Band performed ‘Before These Crowded Streets’ in its entirety for the first and only time in concert, 95 minutes of bold improvisation and deep exploration of one of the most ambitious records in their catalog. ‘Take Me Back Live From the Gorge’ captures that night completely, and it’s the kind of document that reminds you why live music matters.

The digital release is out now via ATO Records, with CD and LP arriving May 22nd. The set opened with a rare reading of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” before the band moved into the full 1998 album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and is now certified quadruple platinum. Béla Fleck and the Flecktones made a surprise early appearance on “#41,” returned for “The Last Stop” and “Don’t Drink the Water,” and the long-rumored closer “Spoon” delivered one of the evening’s defining moments. Jake Simpson joined on violin for “Satellite” and “Tripping Billies,” and the encore closed with “What Would You Say.”

The three 2025 Gorge shows air on Volta from February 13-15, with a Director’s Cut and multiview options available. Dave Matthews Band has headlined the Gorge 76 times, and this performance stands apart from all of them.

The summer U.S. headline tour kicks off May 8th at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX, including a milestone 50th headlining performance at Saratoga Springs’ SPAC and a stop at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, CO. The band returns to the Gorge September 4-6, with Stephen Wilson Jr., Infinity Song, Watchhouse, Jonah Kagen, Jesse Welles, and Sierra Hull supporting across the weekend. Seventy-six headlining performances at one of America’s greatest venues, and they just delivered the most singular night of all of them.

Triumph Launch First Tour in 30 Years with a Make-A-Wish Benefit Concert

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Triumph Launch First Tour in 30 Years with a Make-A-Wish Benefit Concert

Triumph are back, and they’re doing it right. The iconic Canadian trio kicks off their first tour in three decades on April 10th at Hard Rock Live Universal Orlando, with one hundred percent of net proceeds going directly to Make-A-Wish to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Thirty years away, and they return leading with purpose and generosity. That says everything about who these three are.

Formed in Toronto in 1975, Triumph built a legacy on virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies, and arena-filling anthems like “Lay It On the Line,” “Fight the Good Fight,” and “Hold On.” Sixteen albums, 25 gold and platinum awards, and a co-headline slot at the US Festival before nearly 500,000 fans. Multiple Hall of Fame inductions. A 50-year legacy that still hits with full force.

The April 10th show is part of the 23rd annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival, the world’s largest exotic car charity event. Founder and drummer Gil Moore captured the spirit of it simply: “We are excited to kick off our Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour in Orlando on April 10th, and fight the good fight together with our fans to create life-changing wishes for children.”

The Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation, continues April 22nd. The original three members, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore, take the stage alongside Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X, Todd Kerns on bass, and Brent Fitz on drums. One of rock’s greatest trios, expanded and ready to deliver.

Iron Maiden and Lagunitas Brewing Unite for a Bold West Coast IPA Under the Trooper Beer Banner

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Iron Maiden and Lagunitas Brewing Unite for a Bold West Coast IPA Under the Trooper Beer Banner

Iron Maiden and Lagunitas Brewing Company have joined forces, and the result is exactly as bold as you’d expect. The legendary heavy metal icons are extending their award-winning Trooper Beer series with a West Coast IPA, brewed in collaboration with one of America’s most adventurous craft breweries. Two institutions, one shared commitment to craft, and zero interest in doing anything halfway.

The beer itself is built for impact. Crafted with Krush, the newest hop variety making serious waves in the brewing world, the IPA delivers a pungent, resinous West Coast profile at 6.6 percent ABV, hitting that precise balance between intensity and drinkability. This is not a novelty release. It’s a serious beer built by serious brewers with serious taste.

Bruce Dickinson was direct about the appeal: “Lagunitas are a watchword for west coast brewing excellence, and it has been a real highlight working with them on a Trooper taste for both coasts and all states in between.” Lagunitas CMO Hannah Dray framed it equally well, noting that “music drives us, and craft defines us.” The creative spark between Dickinson and Lagunitas Brewmaster Jeremy Marshall was immediate, and the beer reflects it.

The Trooper West Coast IPA lands this summer at select bars, taprooms, and participating retailers in six-packs while supplies last. Iron Maiden also brings their “Run For Your Lives Tour” to the United States in September. Great beer, great metal, and a live show to match. This summer has a lot going for it.

Chris Janson Releases Charming New Single “Easy to Love, Harder to Hold”

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Chris Janson Releases Charming New Single “Easy to Love, Harder to Hold”

Chris Janson has a gift for finding the personal story inside a universal feeling, and “Easy to Love, Harder to Hold” is a prime example. Released via Harpeth 60 Records/Warner Records Nashville, the track was written by Janson alongside Pat Bunch and Kelly Roland, with production from Janson and Michael Wayne Wilkes. It’s a warm, charismatic portrait of a free-spirited woman who captures hearts without ever slowing down.

The inspiration is as genuine as it gets. “This is exactly how I felt the moment I met my wife, Kelly,” Janson shares. “We actually wrote this together with the late Pat Bunch.” That kind of personal grounding gives the song real emotional texture, and it comes through in every turn of the lyric.

The release lands while Janson is deep into his “Wild Horses Untamed Tour,” bringing chart-topping hits and new material to fans across the country. His current radio single “Me & A Beer” is climbing steadily, approaching the Top 20 at country radio. On a recent tour stop in Tucson, AZ, a young fan made his way from VIP to center stage and danced alongside Janson, to the delight of the entire crowd.

Janson also performed his patriotic anthem “This Flag” that same night, a fitting moment as America marks 250 years in 2026. This is an artist fully locked in, on record and on the road.

Multi-Platinum Country Star Dustin Lynch Returns to Wynn Las Vegas for Second Club Residency

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Multi-Platinum Country Star Dustin Lynch Returns to Wynn Las Vegas for Second Club Residency

Dustin Lynch is heading back to Las Vegas, and this time he’s bringing even more of the party with him. The multi-platinum country star returns to Wynn Nightlife for his second club residency, continuing his history-making run as the first country artist to hold a club set residency at the iconic Wynn Las Vegas.

Lynch takes over XS Nightclub on May 1st alongside Diplo, then moves to Encore Beach Club on June 26th for a full daylife takeover. The expansion from nightclub to beach club signals a residency growing in both scope and ambition, blending his hit-driven country catalog with open-format club energy on two of Las Vegas’ most influential stages.

The residency builds on Lynch’s recent genre-stretching work. His ‘Club Set Remixes EP’ features high-energy dance reworks of his biggest hits by top DJs including Moonlight and MC4D. His first EDM original, “Home To You” with MC4D, carries his unmistakable country undertone directly into the global dance scene, and has already become a fixture in DJ booths across Las Vegas and Miami Beach.

Ten number one hits. A decade of Las Vegas pool parties. A sound that keeps moving forward. More dates and announcements are expected soon.

Alt-Metal Heavyweights From Ashes to New Release Brooding New Single “Villain” Ahead of ‘Reflections’

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Alt-Metal Heavyweights From Ashes to New Release Brooding New Single “Villain” Ahead of ‘Reflections’

From Ashes to New have released “Villain,” the third single from their upcoming album ‘Reflections,’ due April 17th via Better Noise Music. The track flips a familiar dynamic on its head, with vocalist Matt Brandyberry stepping into the perspective of the so-called bad influence rather than the person drawn to them.

The result is a brooding, tension-filled track that leans hard into psychological complexity. Brandyberry describes it as “the moment when desire outweighs consequences, when you choose the chaos you swear you shouldn’t want.” That energy translates directly into the music, dark, intoxicating, and built on the kind of alt-metal momentum the band has been sharpening since ‘Blackout.’

‘Reflections’ follows ‘Blackout,’ which hit No. 1 on multiple iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts globally. Two singles preceded “Villain”: “New Disease” and the radio-bound “Drag Me,” currently climbing the charts. The band scrapped 16 demos before rebuilding the album from scratch, keeping only two songs and pushing their sound further into alt-metal territory. That kind of creative discipline shows.

‘Reflections’ arrives as a 12-track record with seven distinct physical configurations, including multiple vinyl variants exclusive to the band’s webstore, indie retailers, Gimme Metal, Revolver, and Spotify Fans First. It’s a full commitment to the format, and to the fans who show up for it.

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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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