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Stitched Up Heart Announce Album ‘Medusa’ On June 12 And Release “Glitch Bitch” With Conquer Divide

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Stitched Up Heart Announce Album ‘Medusa’ On June 12 And Release “Glitch Bitch” With Conquer Divide

LA-based Stitched Up Heart announce their upcoming full-length album ‘Medusa,’ available June 12, delivering another iconic rock anthem with “Glitch Bitch” featuring Conquer Divide, a tribute to internet-era confidence where online identity becomes a space for fearless self-expression. Formed in 2010 by powerhouse vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner, the band blends heavy riffs, anthemic choruses, and introspective lyrics, marking their first release as part of a newly inked deal with Judge and Jury Records, the powerhouse record label founded by esteemed producer Howard Benson and Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson. Driven by heavy guitar and bold attitude, the song captures emotions of navigating the digital world, with Stitched Up Heart sharing, “‘Glitch Bitch’ is a love letter to every fierce e-girl baddie out there shattering expectations, and leaving a trail of broken hearts in your digital wake. You’re the queens of turning pixels into power, and making the internet pretty. Reminding us all that code is confidence and beauty’s a weapon.”

Howard Benson says, “When I heard the amazing forward-thinking record Mixi recorded with Cameron Mizell, I immediately loved the track ‘Glitch Bitch.’ The video was fun to shoot and having Kiarely and Kristen from Conquer Divide on it just ramps up the excitement.” Singing “This is for the twisted e-girl misfits,” the band leans into their known audiences in the music video, casted with Kiarely and Kristen from Conquer Divide and several popular goth and emo influencers, following the band as the night unfolds at a house party with tattoo artist Miao inking guests amid the chaos. The track captures the band’s evolution while staying true to the heavy sound and anthemic energy they’ve built since 2010, positioning ‘Medusa’ as their most forward-thinking statement yet.

Chase Greene Releases Debut Album ‘I Hope You Know’ Blending Pop And Hip-Hop Sensibilities

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Chase Greene Releases Debut Album ‘I Hope You Know’ Blending Pop And Hip-Hop Sensibilities

Providence-based artist Chase Greene releases his debut album ‘I Hope You Know,’ stepping into the pop and hip-hop conversation with a project that feels lived in rather than assembled for momentum. The record opens with “Press (I Hope You Know),” blending pop immediacy with hip-hop cadence and fleeting Latin accents, before pulling back on “Stay Home” where atmosphere does more of the work. Throughout the album, production stays sharp and intentional, with tracks like “Tajin Rim” leaning into darker, seductive tension while Greene’s vocal phrasing stretches and shifts across loose, almost improvised structures grounded in present-day hip-hop sensibilities. Greene says the album has been his lover, partner, and friend for the past year, putting in relentless time and energy, and now he’s ready to perform and share it with people.

Big Special Release “Sluglife” Fresh Off First North American Tour And Ahead Of UK Tour

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Big Special Release “Sluglife” Fresh Off First North American Tour And Ahead Of UK Tour

Birmingham duo Big Special drop “Sluglife” via SO Recordings today, kicking off 2026 fresh from completing their first-ever North American tour last month. Vocalist Joe Hicklin calls it a song about living low to the ground and going slow, feeling guilt for needing time to pull yourself up by your bootstraps while working through the self-hate that can come through hard times. The single follows October’s “PLAINTIVE NATIVE,” November’s “DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side),” and a Sleaford Mods collaboration on “The Good Life,” which featured Game Of Thrones and Star Wars actress Gwendoline Christie in a captivating one-shot video. Built on a lifelong friendship, Big Special ground their music in honesty, dark humor, and a clear sense of purpose, with their connection remaining central as their sound continues to grow and reflect the balance of ambition and emotional truth that defines their work.

Tour Dates [Tickets]:
02/13 – Norwich, UK @ Waterfront
02/14 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms [SOLD OUT]
02/15 – Newcastle, UK @ Digital
02/18 – Leeds, UK @ University Stylus
02/19 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Warehouse [SOLD OUT]
02/20 – Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall [SOLD OUT]
02/21 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute [SOLD OUT]
02/24 – Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol
02/25 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865
02/27 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
03/06 – Dublin, UK @ The Workman’s Club [SOLD OUT]
03/07 – Belfast, UK @ Ulster Sports Club [SOLD OUT]
05/21 – Derbyshire, UK @ Bearded Theory Festival
06/20 – Glasgow, UK @ TRSMT Festival
08/14 – Hampshire, UK @ Boomtown Festival

Katie Tupper Shares “Safe Ground” Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Greyhound’ On January 21

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Katie Tupper Shares “Safe Ground” Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Greyhound’ On January 21

Katie Tupper releases “Safe Ground,” the final preview before her debut album ‘Greyhound’ arrives January 21 via Arts & Crafts, delivering an unshakeable promise to a best friend as life grows new branches and gnarls. The Saskatoon-born singer says this is her platonic love song, written to her best friend about how lucky she feels to know her and promising to always be a safe spot for her to land. Her smoky alto voice, often compared to Olivia Dean and Charlotte Day Wilson, wraps together soul, indie, and alternative R&B with just a touch of folky twang across the 11-track record produced by her touring partners and frequent collaborators Justice Der, who has worked with Rachel Bobbitt and Dylan Sinclair, and Felix Fox from BADBADNOTGOOD. Tupper’s devotion holds true whether her roots run beneath endless plains or city skylines, and ‘Greyhound’ unites the prairie roots of her past with the blended and expanded worldview of her present.

Speaking on the record, Tupper explains that greyhounds racing on tracks are given parameters and rabbit decoys to chase that are unreachable, with the decoy speeding up if the fastest dog gets close, making her think about her relationships and how she acts in the world as both the greyhound and the decoy, chasing something unreachable and being the thing that cannot be caught. The album serves as a confessional of lessons learned and things we leave behind, with love at the heart ranging from romantic to platonic to rooted in a place. Before releasing a debut record, Tupper has amassed over 22 million streams worldwide and received a JUNO Award nomination for Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, selling out shows in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago ahead of making an official US debut.

ONE OR EIGHT Release “POWER” As TV Anime Ending Theme For Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers

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ONE OR EIGHT Release “POWER” As TV Anime Ending Theme For Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers

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Japanese pop group ONE OR EIGHT drop “POWER” today, a hard-driving, high-energy anthem chosen as TV anime Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers Ending Theme Song 1, now streaming on Crunchyroll and Discotek in North America. The eight-member group, consisting of MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA, delivers an infectious, anthemic chorus punctuated by a dynamic rap verse that captures their signature intensity with bold, fearless confidence. The track stands as a declaration of strength, unity, and self-belief, echoing the group’s core message “BET ON YOURSELF,” and their name derives from the Japanese idiom “Ichika Bachika,” meaning “all or nothing,” a philosophy defining both their artistry and ambition. This release kicks off 2026 at full throttle, channeling their journey and relentless drive into a track designed to rally fans worldwide.

ONE OR EIGHT burst onto the scene on August 16, 2024 with “Don’t Tell Nobody,” produced by hitmakers Ryan Tedder who has worked with Taylor Swift, Adele, and Tate McRae, and David Stewart who produced for BTS, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs chart immediately. Momentum continued with “KAWASAKI (with Big Sean),” released on December 6, climbing to No. 5 on the U.S. iTunes Top Rap and Hip-Hop Songs chart and marking a major milestone as ONE OR EIGHT became the first Japanese group to walk the red carpet at the VMA, signaling their arrival on the international stage. United by camaraderie and a willingness to take risks, the group continues to challenge boundaries as they bring Japanese pop to a global audience with a sound built for momentum and movement.

Chase Atlantic Concert Film ‘Lost In Heaven’ Hits Theaters Worldwide On February 18

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Chase Atlantic Concert Film ‘Lost In Heaven’ Hits Theaters Worldwide On February 18

Trafalgar Releasing and VEEPS Studios bring ‘Chase Atlantic: Lost In Heaven’ to cinemas worldwide on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, capturing the Australian trio’s electrifying final night of their LOST IN HEAVEN European Tour at London’s iconic O2 Arena. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 14 at 8 AM PST, 11 AM EST, and 4 PM GMT at chaseatlanticfilm.com, where fans can sign up for updates and watch an exclusive sneak peek from the film. Mitchel Cave says reliving one of their biggest shows ever with fans across the world stands as incredible, noting they wanted everyone everywhere to feel the energy of that concert, not just the people who were there. The film was made for fans who have been with them from the start, and the band hopes new people join the ride when they see this on the big screen.

Directed by Becky Garner, who has worked with Central Cee, Dua Lipa, and Fred Again, the concert film showcases Chase Atlantic’s massive global appeal and features career-defining performances of fan favorites including “Friends” and “Swim” alongside tracks from their most recent album ‘LOST IN HEAVEN (HIGH AS HELL)’ out via Fearless Records, including new songs like “Facedown” and “Remind Me.” The band, comprised of Mitchel Cave on lead vocals, Christian Anthony on vocals and guitar, and Clinton Cave on lead guitar and saxophone, joined on tour by Jesse Boyle on drums and Pat Wilde on bass and guitar, has built their reputation by crafting a seamless fusion of pop, rock, and R&B. With over 8 billion global streams, Chase Atlantic has grown their audience from small crowds to numbers filling some of the largest arenas and stadiums in the world in just a few years, and Kymberli Frueh, EVP Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing, calls it a celebration of their sound, their style, and the community that has grown around them.

Brandi Carlile Performs “Black Hole Sun” With Soundgarden At 2025 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

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Brandi Carlile Performs “Black Hole Sun” With Soundgarden At 2025 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Brandi Carlile takes the stage with Soundgarden to perform “Black Hole Sun” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, joined by Taylor Momsen, Mike McCready, and Jerry Cantrell. The performance honored Soundgarden’s induction with members Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron, delivering a powerful tribute to one of grunge’s most iconic songs surrounded by an all-star lineup.

Video: Taylor Momsen Joins Soundgarden For “Rusty Cage” At 2025 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

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Taylor Momsen joined Soundgarden onstage to perform “Rusty Cage” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, celebrating the band’s induction alongside members Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron.

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Release ‘Forgotten Stories Suite’ With Sean Irvine On February 6

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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Release ‘Forgotten Stories Suite’ With Sean Irvine On February 6

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra teams with composer and multi-instrumentalist Sean Irvine for ‘Forgotten Stories Suite,’ a large-ensemble concept album amplifying the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, trauma, resilience, and healing. The record arrives Friday, February 6, 2026, via Chronograph Records as the WJO’s ninth album release, structured as a five-movement work with each movement introduced by poetic monologues and grounded in distinct personal narratives. Irvine composed the suite featuring vocalist Karly Epp and spoken-word narrator Quinn Greene, blending expansive orchestral jazz writing with lyrical vocals and evocative instrumental textures that move fluidly between intimacy and scale. Each movement invites the listener into a different portrait of stories often unheard yet profoundly universal, and Irvine says he wants the album to amplify voices of a community taking each day in stride while grappling for love and freedom, hoping listeners look deeply into these portraits the way they would walk through an art gallery.

Founded in 1997, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra stands as Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra and a cornerstone of Winnipeg’s cultural life under artistic director and conductor Dr. Richard Gillis. The WJO has earned international acclaim with DownBeat Magazine noting the ensemble builds on sturdy cornerstones of modern orchestral jazz and serves as a potent reminder of the wealth of talent north of the border. This nationally recognized, artist-driven ensemble commits to commissioning, performing, and recording ambitious new works, and ‘Forgotten Stories Suite’ pairs cinematic orchestration with deeply personal storytelling that creates space for empathy, reflection, and connection through music that refuses to let these voices remain forgotten.

Paulo Domic Releases “Living On The Run” From Final Album ‘Where Echoes End’

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Paulo Domic Releases “Living On The Run” From Final Album ‘Where Echoes End’

Headline: Paulo Domic Releases “Living On The Run” From Final Album ‘Where Echoes End’

Tags: Paulo Domic, Carlos Hernández, Cristian Maturana, Nicolás Arce, Inquisición, QueenMilk, Judas Priest, KISS, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Deep Purple

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Veteran Chilean frontman Paulo Domic drops “Living on the Run,” marking the beginning of the final chapter in his six-year discographic trilogy that concludes with the upcoming album ‘Where Echoes End’. After exploring ’70s rock roots on ‘Travelling Soundtrack for the End of Times’ in 2019 and channeling classic heavy metal power on ‘The Ancient Lie’ in 2021, Domic has evolved toward a contemporary synthesis that favors pristine production and melodic focus over mere nostalgia. The single tells the story of someone who stops fighting futile battles against cruel reality, choosing refuge in their own tranquility and seeking validation from within rather than the outside world. Musically, it bridges to an album unafraid to traverse diverse landscapes anchored by modern aesthetic, weaving together high-velocity neoclassical metal, epic doom with progressive undertones, raw modern hard rock, and the emotional depth of blues.

Domic’s quarter-century in the Chilean rock and metal scene includes fronting prominent acts Inquisición and QueenMilk, sharing stages with Judas Priest, KISS, Whitesnake, Scorpions, and Deep Purple along the way. ‘Where Echoes End’ showcases eclecticism entwined with lyrical narrative inspired by personal experience and universal literature, delivering thematic depth rooted in existential reflection, resilience, and detachment from individualism. The lineup features powerhouse local heavyweights Carlos Hernández on drums, Cristian Maturana on bass, and Nicolás Arce on guitar and production duties, cementing Domic’s definitive sound as this ambitious trilogy reaches its conclusion with solid songwriting that refuses to lean on the past.

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