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Freaks Of Nature Festival Announces 2026 Freakyard Lineup With Alan Walker, Alesso, Amelie Lens

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Freaks Of Nature Festival Announces 2026 Freakyard Lineup With Alan Walker, Alesso, Amelie Lens

Freaks of Nature festival announces the first phase of artists for its seventh episode Freakyard, taking place across Thursday and Friday February 5-6 and 12-13 in Riyadh at the MDLBEAST Soundstorm site in Banban. The boutique electronic music and arts festival welcomes international talent including Alan Walker, Alesso, Amelie Lens, ARTBAT, Meduza, Morten, and The Freaks (Live) to Saudi Arabia alongside over 100 artists set to be unveiled in coming weeks. The special performance by The Freaks (Live) presents an immersive sound, light, and visual show as a b2b2b set by Yunite, Toby Romeo, and Yaz. Freakyard transforms the site into an industrial yet visually striking and fully immersive universe across four nights, two weekends, and three uniquely designed stages attracting more than 30,000 visitors per day.

The Mainstage exhibits captivating artistic design paired with euphoric anthems and distinctive special effects, while the Underground stage delivers a fully immersive holographic journey featuring 3D mapping technology in harmony with pulsating Techno beats. The House of Freaks stage functions as an indoor venue embracing flamboyant energy and confetti-fuelled moments, keeping crowds moving late into the night with House selections. The festival features an entertainment village showcasing the Freak Bazar, dedicated chill zones, food and beverage offerings, gaming experiences, and interactive activations including local brands, designers, and creators. Chief Freak Yazeed Al-Hashim notes this first announcement is just an introduction. “We’re starting with artists who set the tone, but the full story is much bigger. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing names and experiences that reflect the scale, ambition, and creative direction of this edition. Freakyard is built to unfold, and we’re only getting started.” Early bird tickets are currently on sale for the festival, which positions Saudi Arabia as a hub for world-class electronic music events.

BritBox Original ‘Riot Women’ Brings Punk Spirit And Sisterhood To The Screen

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BritBox Original ‘Riot Women’ Brings Punk Spirit And Sisterhood To The Screen

BritBox adds another bold original to its lineup with ‘Riot Women,’ a six episode drama created by Sally Wainwright and set in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The series opens with five women forming a makeshift punk rock band in hopes of entering a local talent contest, only to realize that songwriting becomes a release valve for everything they have been carrying.

Across the season, the women navigate demanding jobs, adult children, aging parents, fractured relationships, and long standing personal tensions. Music becomes the thread that pulls them together, turning rehearsals and performances into moments of honesty, humor, and confrontation that move their lives forward.

Each episode deepens the story as a long buried secret begins to emerge, gradually weaving the characters into a complicated web with real consequences. The band is no longer just a creative outlet but a force that reshapes friendships, tests trust, and challenges how each woman sees herself.

There is a jolt of electricity whenever the band locks into its sound, capturing the scrappy thrill of punk as expression rather than polish. That energy carries through the series, giving the story urgency and momentum while grounding it firmly in character driven storytelling.

With two episodes available now and additional episodes arriving weekly, ‘Riot Women’ stands as a sharp, human portrait of creativity colliding with lived experience, where music becomes both refuge and reckoning.

Kameron Marlowe Announces Spring Headlining Tour With Festival Stops At C2C And Stagecoach

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Kameron Marlowe Announces Spring Headlining Tour With Festival Stops At C2C And Stagecoach

Kameron Marlowe announces his spring headlining tour, kicking off mid-January as part of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa Mexican retreat before hitting iconic clubs and theaters nationwide including Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s. The Columbia Nashville singer-songwriter adds major festival appearances at C2C Festival across Europe this spring and Stagecoach in April, with tickets going on sale Friday, January 10 at 10 am local time and select pre-sales launching throughout the week. Marlowe released his third album ‘Sad Songs For The Soul’ early last year before a slew of singles throughout the summer and fall lit up critics and fans alike, with “Let The Lonely” and “Fire On The Hillside” previewing what’s next: a chapter of Southern rock originals underscored by his unmistakable vocal, slated for release later this year.

Kameron Marlowe 2026 Live on Tour Dates:

Jan 15-18 – Cancun, MX @ Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa
Feb 19 – Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
Feb 20 – Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron
Feb 21 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Feb 26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Feb 27 – Springfield, IL @ Boondocks
Feb 28 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Mar 7 – Rotterdam, NLD @ C2C Festival, Rotterdam Ahoy
Mar 8 – Berlin, GER @ C2C Festival, Uber Eats Music Hall
Mar 13 – Belfast, IRE @ C2C Festival, SSE Arena Belfast
Mar 14 – Glasgow, SCT @ C2C Festival, OVO Hydro
Mar 15 – London, UK @ C2C Festival, The O2
Mar 26 – Lubbock, TX @ Cook’s Garage (Indoors)
Mar 27 – Fort Worth, TX @ Billy Bob’s Texas (Main Stage)
Mar 28 – Stillwater, OK @ Tumbleweed Dance Hall
Apr 10 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
Apr 16 – Waco, TX @ The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
Apr 17 – Buda, TX @ Buck’s Backyard
Apr 18 – Helotes, TX @ Floores Country Store (Outdoor)
Apr 24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Apr 26 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach
Apr 30 – Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry
May 1 – Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Resort & Casino (Pend Oreille Pavilion)
May 3 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
May 5 – Petaluma, CA @ Mystic Theatre
May 7 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theater
May 8 – Fresno, CA @ Warnors Center for the Performing Arts
May 9 – Sacramento, CA @ Cal Expo Grandstands

Alemeda Releases “I’m Over It” Music Video And Announces But Where The Hell Should I Go Tour

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Alemeda Releases “I’m Over It” Music Video And Announces But Where The Hell Should I Go Tour

Alemeda releases the music video for “I’m Over It”, a raw, intimate journey through the streets of New York City that mirrors the emotional turbulence of ending a close friendship. The visual follows Alemeda from pain to quiet acceptance against the city’s chaotic energy, with stripped-down production highlighting the vulnerability of saying goodbye. “This was one of the most emotional videos I’ve ever shot,” Alemeda shares. “This song is about realizing you can’t help someone and the heartbreak of accepting that.” The release follows her sophomore EP ‘But What The Hell Do I Know’ via Warner Records/TDE and a standout performance at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw.

But Where The Hell Should I Go Tour 2026:
2/18 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl
2/20 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
2/21 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
2/23 – Toronto, ON – TD Music Hall
2/24 – Chicago, IL – Backline
2/26 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy

Teenage Bottlerocket Announce ‘The Invisible Man’ EP With “City At Night” Single Out Now

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Teenage Bottlerocket Announce ‘The Invisible Man’ EP With “City At Night” Single Out Now

Teenage Bottlerocket announce their new EP ‘The Invisible Man’, arriving March 6 via Pirates Press Records with lead single “City at Night” streaming now on all major platforms. The four-song release features unreleased material from the same sessions that produced their 2025 smash hit LP ‘Ready To Roll’, recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins with Andrew Berlin handling recording and mixing and Jason Livermore mastering. Each of the band’s three singer-songwriters contributed tracks to the EP, showcasing the range that has kept fans coming back.

Bassist Miguel Chen wrote the title track, tapping into mid-tempo new wave influence while using cinematic imagery to express his need to disappear from the chaos of the modern world. “Despite spending my life surrounded by people I love, my family, my band, my friends, I’ve learned that I need a lot of alone time to stay balanced and happy,” Chen says. “Time alone is great for your well-being. I highly recommend it. Also, I love old horror movies.” Guitarist Ray Carlisle contributes a track inspired by his kid wearing a Less Than Jake shirt to school when a substitute teacher asked him to name a song. “My kid came home all bummed out and said ‘You Made Me Get Called A Poser,'” Carlisle explains. He also wrote EP closer “City At Night”, previously available on an ultra-limited 7″ included with the Deluxe Edition of ‘Ready To Roll’, making this the first chance for most fans to own a physical copy. Guitarist Kody Templeman rounds out the EP with “Pembrey’s Face”, another nod to the band’s love of horror fiction. “I’ve always been a big fan of the Hannibal Lecter movies based on the Thomas Harris novels,” Templeman says.

‘The Invisible Man’ is available for pre-order on 7″ bone vinyl, violet vinyl, and black vinyl from Pirates Press Records, with magenta vinyl exclusive to the band’s merch table on tour. The release comes packaged with artwork by longtime collaborator Oscar Puig.

Puscifer Release “ImpetuoUs” As Final Preview Of ‘Normal Isn’t’ Album Arriving February 6

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Puscifer Release “ImpetuoUs” As Final Preview Of ‘Normal Isn’t’ Album Arriving February 6

Puscifer release “ImpetuoUs”, the third and final preview of their highly anticipated album ‘Normal Isn’t’, arriving February 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. “I’m looking forward to hearing where this song takes people,” Maynard James Keenan says. “As the writers, we forget that in a way, we are carpenters and that we’ve been with this song since it was a pile of lumber. Our perspective may differ from the final occupant of this space we’ve constructed. Shelter, bridge or gallows, coffin? Curious to find out.” The accompanying visualizer offers a first look at the Puscifer comic book series “Tales From The Pusciverse”, with the debut issue spotlighting character Bellendia Black, originally introduced in the “Pendulum” video. The band previously released two tracks from the 11-song album: “Self Evident”, which Stereogum called gnarly while noting Keenan and Carina Round operatically growl on the four-minute outing, and “Pendulum”, a nod to the post-punk underground of the 1980s that Consequence said sounds like the lovechild of Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy.

Written and recorded across Arizona, Los Angeles, and on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, the album blends dark electronics and sharp humor Puscifer is known for with a more spontaneous creative process. “From the outset, we had discussed an element of rawness and edge, which guitar brings,” shares Mat Mitchell, who co-produced the album. “We got rid of the guard rails and made the music more aggressive.” Keenan adds that ‘Normal Isn’t’ reflects this time we are living in. “As storytellers and artists, our job is to observe, interpret, and report. We take in our environment and share what we see, and what we see around us does not appear normal. Not by a long shot.” Album guests include Greg Edwards on bass, Gunnar Olsen on drums, Sarah Jones on drums, Tony Levin on bass for “Normal Isn’t” and “Seven One”, Danny Carey on drums for “Seven One”, and Mr. Ian Ross, father of Atticus Ross, who narrates “Seven One”. The album is available for pre-order and pre-saves in multiple limited-edition vinyl variants including standard black, indie retail orange swirl, a Zia Records tan smoke exclusive, and a Puscifer.com-only black ice and clear with black splatter, alongside CD, cassette, and digital formats.

Aeternum Release Garage Cover “#1 Crush” And Announce Rust And Revelations Tour With VentanA

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Aeternum Release Garage Cover “#1 Crush” And Announce Rust And Revelations Tour With VentanA

Modern rock band Aeternum release their latest single “#1 Crush”, a powerful re-imagining of the iconic Garbage track accompanied by a music video. All of Aeternum’s music comes produced by multi-platinum artist and producer Scott Wilson, who leads the creative team alongside Billy Dale at Random EQ, with the band tracking all material at Sunshine Studios Live in Colorado Springs. “Our latest single, ‘#1 Crush’ (originally by Garbage), is a heartfelt tribute to one of our greatest inspirations,” Jose Tinajero shares. “Arranging the song is our way of honoring Garbage’s influence on our music and expressing our deep admiration for their musical contributions.” The band takes time to thank their growing fanbase, stating, “We want to take a moment to sincerely thank our incredible ‘Eternals’ for your unwavering love and support. Through every challenge, your encouragement has been our anchor to keep going. To all the bands and artists who took us under their wing this past year and helped us grow, we are eternally indebted.”

Aeternum hits the road this spring in direct support of VentanA on the Rust and Revelations Tour, bringing their high-energy live show to audiences nationwide starting March 1 at The King of Clubs in Columbus. The tour runs through March 24 at Wildwood in Iowa City, hitting Preserving Underground in New Kensington, Nikki Lopez Philly in Philadelphia, Dingbatz in Clifton, Racehorse Tavern in Thomasville, Riffhouse Pub in Chesapeake, Ground Zero in Spartanburg, 529 in Atlanta, West End Trading Company in Sanford, Brass Mug in Tampa, Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, Alabama Music Box in Mobile, Scout Bar in Houston, The Starlighter in San Antonio, Jake’s Sports Cafe in Lubbock, TX Tea Room in Dallas, 89th Street Live in Oklahoma City, Westport Bowery in Kansas City, Reverb Lounge in Omaha, and Wildwood in Iowa City. Looking ahead to 2026, the band declares, “We’re beyond excited to share more music, cause mild hearing damage, and briefly convince you that yelling with strangers is therapy.”

A$AP Rocky Drops “Punk Rocky” Single Ahead Of ‘DON’T BE DUMB’ Album Arriving January 16

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A$AP Rocky Drops “Punk Rocky” Single Ahead Of ‘DON’T BE DUMB’ Album Arriving January 16

A$AP Rocky returns with “Punk Rocky,” a sharp and confrontational new single that opens the door to his fourth studio album ‘DON’T BE DUMB,’ out now. Written by Rakim Mayers alongside Cristoforo Donadi, Adam King Feeney, and Zach Fogarty, the track leans into grit, tension, and a restless indie edge that cuts straight through the noise.

The song arrives with a striking visual directed by Rocky with Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks under their Three Musketeers banner. Produced by Magna Studios, Freenjoy, and AWGE, the video places Rocky at the center of his shifting identities, with appearances from Winona Ryder, Danny Elfman, Thundercat, and A$AP Nast adding gravity and cultural weight to the world he builds.

‘DON’T BE DUMB’ marks Rocky’s first full-length album in eight years and arrives as a statement piece. The cover art, created by Tim Burton in collaboration with Rocky, illustrates six alter egos that reflect defining moments across his career. Each character functions as a chapter, mapping creative risks, personal evolution, and the visual language that has always surrounded his music.

Beyond the studio, Rocky’s year has unfolded across fashion, film, and global stages. He co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala, stepped into the role of creative director at Ray-Ban, and became a house ambassador for Chanel. Performances at Lollapalooza and Camp Flog Gnaw offered early glimpses of this era, grounding the album in live energy and bold presentation.

“Punk Rocky” lands with confidence and teeth, channeling raw instincts and sharp aesthetics into a track that hits hard and stays present. It reads as a deliberate creative pivot, one that brings focus, personality, and momentum into the center of Rocky’s next chapter.

Luke Combs Announces ‘The Way I Am’ Album With New Single “Sleepless In A Hotel Room”

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Luke Combs Announces ‘The Way I Am’ Album With New Single “Sleepless In A Hotel Room”

Luke Combs releases his new single “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” ahead of his highly anticipated album ‘The Way I Am’, arriving March 20 via Sony Music Nashville. Written by Combs, Randy Montana, and Jonathan Singleton, the track previews a 22-song collection that includes previous releases “My Kinda Saturday Night”, “Days Like These”, “15 Minutes”, “Giving Her Away”, and “Back in the Saddle”. “It’s been a long process getting this thing going, but I’m really proud of this record,” Combs shares. “I’ve loved the song ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’ for a long time and it’s been awesome to see how excited the fans are for that one as well.” Produced by Combs, Singleton, and Chip Matthews, ‘The Way I Am’ showcases his powerful, resonant voice and adept storytelling with songs that balance heartfelt vulnerability with anthemic energy, diving deeper than ever into his life behind the scenes, the challenges of balancing family and career, self-doubt and self-belief, and the clarity that comes from focusing on what truly matters.

Combs kicks off his massive My Kinda Saturday Night Tour this spring with sold-out stadium shows across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, including three nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, two nights at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield, two nights at Ireland’s Slane Castle, two nights at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, and stops at South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Paris’ Accor Arena, and Sweden’s Ullevi. The global superstar made history last year as the first country artist to headline both Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, topping bills at several all-genre festivals including Austin City Limits, Newport Folk Festival, and New Orleans JazzFest. He became the first country artist with two songs earning a billion streams on Spotify, the first with four singles certified RIAA diamond, and recently extended his record for the most consecutive number one singles at country radio as he earned his 20th number one with “Back in the Saddle”, accomplishments that follow his last album ‘Fathers & Sons’, which reflects on his experiences as a dad and the unique bond between parents and their children.

Young Fresh Fellows Announce ‘Loft’ Album With “Destination” Featuring Neko Case On Lead Vocals

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Young Fresh Fellows Announce ‘Loft’ Album With “Destination” Featuring Neko Case On Lead Vocals

Seattle cult heroes Young Fresh Fellows release “Destination” featuring Neko Case on lead vocals, the second track from their new studio album ‘Loft’, arriving March 27. The album marks the band’s first new studio release since 2020’s ‘Toxic Youth’, recorded at Wilco’s famed Loft studio in Chicago with GRAMMY Award-winning producer and engineer Tom Schick at the helm. Scott McCaughey explains how Case’s involvement evolved organically. “Neko originally came over to sing harmonies. We worked on it for a couple of hours, and she sang all the way through the song,” McCaughey says. “Later, when I was mixing, I muted my vocal just to see what would happen and suddenly the song made more sense. It wasn’t a plan. It didn’t feel like a ‘feature.’ It just sounded better. Eventually we put my voice back in on the choruses, but she’s clearly the lead. It’s probably the first official Fellows song where that’s the case, and I’m totally fine with that.”

‘Loft’ captures the band’s signature wit, fuzz, and rock ‘n’ roll energy over 11 new songs, featuring Scott McCaughey, Kurt Bloch, John Perrin, and Jim Sangster alongside a cast of kindred spirits who lent their magic to the recording. The roster includes John Stirratt from Wilco on harmony vocals, Morgan Fisher from Mott the Hoople on keyboards, Jonathan Segel from Camper Van Beethoven on violin, Jenny Conlee from The Decemberists on accordion and harmony vocals, Mark Greenberg from Eleventh Dream Day on vibraphone, Peter Buck from R.E.M. on 12-string guitar, and Dave “Max” Crawford from Poi Dog Pondering on trumpet. Fully formed in Seattle in 1983 by McCaughey, Sangster, Chuck Carroll, and Tad Hutchison, Young Fresh Fellows became an unexpected college radio favorite with their 1984 debut, building a legacy that continues with this new collection of tracks recorded in one of indie rock’s most celebrated studios.

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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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