Chappell Roan’s 2025 Rock En Seine set in Paris is one for the record books, and now it’s captured on film for everyone who wasn’t there. Opening with “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl” and burning through “Femininomenon,” “HOT TO GO!,” “Red Wine Supernova,” and closing on “Pink Pony Club,” Roan commands the stage with theatrical precision, genuine emotion, and the kind of synth-pop swagger that makes a Paris crowd feel like the whole world is watching.
Southern Rock Supergroup Toy Factory Project Adds Newgrass Legend Sam Bush for May Live Run
Toy Factory Project has added Sam Bush to their upcoming May dates, and that alone makes these shows worth crossing state lines for. The iconic fiddler and mandolinist, a GRAMMY winner, King of Newgrass, and two-time International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, joins the already formidable all-star Southern rock ensemble for a short run of performances that begins May 18. Percussionist Jimmy Rector rounds out the expanded lineup.
The core ensemble is stacked by any measure. Led by GRAMMY-winning Marshall Tucker Band co-founder and drummer Paul T. Riddle, Toy Factory Project brings together Marcus King on guitar and steel guitar, Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band) on bass, Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) on guitar, and Josh Shilling (Mountain Heart, Wynonna Judd) on keys. The project exists to honor the songbook of late MTB co-founder Toy Caldwell, and it does so with the kind of musicianship that turns tribute into something alive and its own.
The May run has already proven the demand is real. Back-to-back shows on May 18 and 19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC are sold out. Limited tickets remain for May 20 at Music at Maymont in Richmond, VA and the May 21 festival appearance at Delfest in Cumberland, MD. Riddle puts it simply: “We feel like it is such an honor and privilege to have a legend like Sam Bush as a special guest. The energy he brought to our stage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival was second to none.”
Toy Factory Project debuted at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where Rolling Stone called their set one of the most memorable in the festival’s 52-year history. Their February run at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY deepened the momentum. With Bush now on board, these May shows represent the fullest and most powerful version of the project yet.
Upcoming Shows:
May 18 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
May 19 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
May 20 – Richmond, VA @ Music at Maymont
May 21 – Cumberland, MD @ Delfest
Universal Music Group Just Built the Jazz World a Home With the Global Launch of Everything Jazz
Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz (GCJ) division announces the global launch of Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. Developed in partnership with acclaimed jazz labels Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Decca, Fontana, and ECM, Everything Jazz blends a carefully curated retail offering with original editorial designed for fans, celebrating the history, artistry, and future of jazz. Now available worldwide at www.everythingjazz.com, the store provides music lovers with a central hub to access and purchase jazz releases wherever they are in the world.
The launch comes as Everything Jazz builds momentum with its first major initiative, (Re)Discover Jazz – a month-long series of 20 digital lessons curated by their editorial team, exploring the genre’s history, key subgenres, artists and labels, to mark Jazz Appreciation Month in April. The programme has already attracted hundreds of registered fans following its exclusive preview to mailing list subscribers in January, and is now available online at everythingjazz.com/discoverjazz, with plans to expand into multiple languages in the coming months. The initiative underscores the digital platform’s mission to deepen engagement with jazz by connecting audiences to its history, context, and cultural impact.
Following a phased rollout of online stores across Europe (including local stores in France and United Kingdom), Japan, Australia, Canada, and United States, Everything Jazz provides fans with unprecedented access to rare repertoire, premium releases such as Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl editions, as well as Verve’s Vault and Acoustic Sounds series, and trusted editorial in one destination.
Led by a dedicated team of curators, writers, editors, and producers deeply embedded in the jazz community, Everything Jazz features exclusive interviews with acclaimed artists including Samara Joy, Julian Lage, Gregory Porter, Jon Batiste, Brandee Younger, Jeff Goldblum, Maya Delilah and Jacob Collier, alongside in-depth features on legends such as John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Charles Lloyd, and many more.
Beyond the digital platform, Everything Jazz continues to make an impact in bringing fans closer to the artists and music they love by partnering with leading jazz festivals worldwide, and creating moments where editorial, commerce, and community intersect. Teaming up with Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (Canada), Melbourne International Jazz Festival (Australia), Love Supreme and EFG London Jazz Festival (United Kingdom), Everything Jazz has curated festival activations, exclusive product offerings, and original on-site coverage that connects audiences to the culture where it is lived and experienced.

Everything Jazz’s 2025 partnership activations at Love Supreme and EFG London Jazz Festivals
On the announcement, Tina Poyser, Vice President of Everything Jazz said: “The response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world. The future of jazz is deeply entwined with its fascinating history and diverse recorded legacy, and the expansion of Everything Jazz reflects both the depth of the catalogue and fans’ enduring passion for quality and excellence.”
Don Was, President of Blue Note Records commented: “Everything Jazz has done tremendous work building an essential jazz destination, combining great storytelling with expert curation. Blue Note is thrilled to see them continue to expand their reach and spread their passion for jazz with audiences around the world.”
Jamie Krents, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group said: “It’s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale. With strong curation and a wealth of editorial content and features, the team at Verve is excited to see Everything Jazz become a meaningful destination for anyone interested in the genre.”
Tom Lewis, President of Fontana Records added: “Everything Jazz is a powerful vote of confidence in the global strength of jazz today. The genre is thriving, and the platform has quickly established itself as one of its most dynamic and authoritative destinations. This marks an exciting new global chapter for the platform.”
As jazz continues to evolve across generations and geographies, Everything Jazz aims to play a central role in celebrating its legacy while championing its future.
Billie Eilish Brings Her Sold-Out World Tour Home on Limited Live Vinyl and 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish is releasing ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE)’ on vinyl, a three-disc document of her sold-out world tour pressed exclusively on 100% recycled vinyl with a lenticular insert. It’s a one-time pressing, limited to four per customer, and it ships May 1. This isn’t a standard live album drop. It’s a physical artifact from one of the most talked-about tours in recent memory. Order here.
The vinyl lands alongside something equally ambitious. On May 8, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)’ hits the big screen as a full immersive concert film, co-directed by Billie Eilish and Academy Award winner James Cameron. Presented in 3D, the film takes the live experience somewhere a standard concert recording simply can’t go. That’s a serious creative partnership applied to a serious piece of work.
The three-disc set spans 23 tracks across six sides, moving through the full arc of the live show. From “OCEAN EYES” and “BAD GUY” through to “HAPPIER THAN EVER” and “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”, the sequencing holds the shape of the tour intact. Live versions of “LUNCH”, “WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?”, and “CHIHIRO” sit alongside deeper cuts that rewarded audiences who were there in person.
The recycled vinyl format is consistent with Eilish’s long-standing sustainability commitments, and the lenticular insert adds a visual dimension that makes the package worth holding. Pre-orders are live now at her official store.
Tracklist:
DISC 1 – Side 1
- INTRO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- CHIHIRO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- LUNCH – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- NDA / THEREFORE I AM – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 1 – Side 2
- WILDFLOWER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- THE DINER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- ILOMILO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- BAD GUY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 2 – Side 1
- THE GREATEST – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- YOUR POWER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- SKINNY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- TV – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 2 – Side 2
- BITTERSUITE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- BURY A FRIEND – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- OXYTOCIN – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- GUESS – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- EVERYTHING I WANTED – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- BLUE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- LOVELY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 3 – Side 1
- IDONTWANNABEYOUANYMORE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- OCEAN EYES – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- L’AMOUR DE MA VIE / OVER NOW (EXTENDED) – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 3 – Side 2
- WHAT WAS I MADE FOR? – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- HAPPIER THAN EVER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- BIRDS OF A FEATHER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
- BLUE OUTRO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
Lana Del Rey and David Arnold Join Forces to Write the Title Song for 007 First Light
IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios announced today that multi platinum selling and award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey will perform the official title song for 007 First Light, the upcoming video game developed and published by IO Interactive, featuring a reimagined origin story of James Bond. The title song for the upcoming 007 video game has been written and composed by Lana Del Rey & David Arnold, marking the return of the composer to the Bond franchise. The song and title sequence will be showcased for the first time on 007 First Light’s official channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and X.
Lana Del Rey is recognized as one of the greatest singer songwriters of her generation. She has created a truly unique aesthetic. With 007 First Light’s title song, Lana brings the James Bond universe into her world, re-defining the classic genre and creating her own musical interpretation for the game’s reimagined origin story.
“It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly ‘Bond’ while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light. Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it all the more unforgettable,” highlighted Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.
David Arnold’s contribution to the title song as both co-writer and composer marks a significant moment for the franchise. Having helped define the modern musical identity of James Bond across five consecutive films, David Arnold’s involvement reinforces 007 First Light’s deep connection to Bond’s heritage.
“The Bond theme is a unique storytelling moment; it has to capture scale, drama, and intrigue all at once. Having been part of that musical lineage, I understand how important it is to honor its heritage while allowing it to evolve. Lana brought an elegance and atmosphere to the song that felt perfectly suited to continuing that tradition while introducing something fresh for a new era” stated David Arnold.
The collaboration was conceived by producer Gabriel Moszkowski from Media W, who brought Lana Del Rey and David Arnold together to create the next musical chapter in Bond history.
007 First Light presents a bold new take with a reimagined origin story, following a young James Bond at the very beginning of his journey in the world of espionage.
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026, pre-order now and get a free deluxe upgrade. All details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.























