Beloved Australian songwriter Chet Faker returns to the spotlight today with the release of his vulnerable new single “Inefficient Love” following his previous work on “Far Side of the Moon.” This track captures ARIA-winning musician Nick Murphy in a beautifully intimate state while exploring the complexities of unconditional love through a raw and introspective lens. The song features gorgeously-layered vocals floating over a somber guitar strum to create a deep sense of atmosphere and emotional honesty. Murphy notes that the track arrived almost instantly during a quiet moment at home and the finished product carries a timeless quality that sits perfectly within his impressive catalog.
Delaney Bailey Shares Electronically-Tinged Single “Wake Up” Out Now
Chicago songwriter Delaney Bailey reveals a captivating evolution in her sound with the arrival of her latest single “Wake Up” available now through AWAL. This electronically tinged ballad serves as a powerful sonic exploration of self-reliance and the difficult process of breaking free from mental ruts. Atmospheric production and subtle auto-tune textures swirl around Bailey as she delivers a vulnerable performance about the realization that true change must come from within. Following the momentum of her cinematic summer release “Lion,” this new track highlights her growing skill as a master of mood and storytelling.
Luke Bryan Joins Dan Seals On “Everything That Glitters”
The legacy of a true country music pioneer shines brightly as modern superstar Luke Bryan joins the late Dan Seals for a moving new version of the 1986 chart topper “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold).” Arriving this Friday through the Melody Place label, this special collaboration pairs Bryan with one of his primary musical heroes to honor a Texas native who achieved eleven number one hits. Producer Kyle Lehning returns to the helm for this project to ensure the soulful storytelling of the original track remains perfectly preserved for a new generation of listeners. Bryan fondly recalls singing this iconic song back in Georgia and considers the opportunity to be paired with the legendary Seals on this release an unbelievable milestone in his own career.
Headline: Rancid And Pennywise Salute Lemmy On ‘Killed By Deaf’
The sonic bridge between heavy metal and punk rock remains one of the most powerful connections in music history. While these scenes once felt worlds apart, Motorhead stood as the singular force that every loud music fan could support together. This legacy shines brighter than ever on the release of ‘Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motorhead’ arriving through BMG Recordings. It serves as a loud reminder that Lemmy was a punk hero at heart who championed underdogs and influenced the second wave of the genre with his fast and dirty style. Respected icons like Rancid and Pennywise join forces with rising stars to prove exactly why Motorhead earned a permanent place in the Punk Rock Museum.
Fans can look forward to fourteen high-energy tracks that capture the raw spirit of the original recordings. The collection features massive anthems and a special surprise involving a previously unheard 2002 collaboration between Motorhead and The Damned on the classic “Neat Neat Neat.” From the speed of “Ace of Spades” to the grit of “Love Me Like A Reptile,” every performance radiates genuine affection for the band. This record celebrates a historical bond forged in the studio and on stages across the world.
‘Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motorhead’ tracklist:
- Pennywise – Ace of Spades
- Rancid – Sex & Death
- The Bronx – Over The Top
- Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll
- FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
- GBH – Bomber
- Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean
- Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile
- The Casualties – The Hammer
- Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell
- Love Canal – Voices In The Sky
- Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill
- Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist
- Motorhead & The Damned – Neat Neat Neat
mclusky Announces 2026 North American Tour
Post-hardcore legends mclusky have announced their highly anticipated return to North America for Spring 2026, marking their first tour on U.S. and Canadian soil since the release of their new album, ‘the world is still here and so are we.’ Moving beyond the nostalgia of their recent anniversary runs, the band—led by the acerbic Andrew “Falco” Falkous—is set to deliver a setlist that balances their classic “hits” with a selection of new material. Falkous promises his signature dry wit and high-energy performance, emphasizing that this tour is a chance to prove the band is more than just a legacy act. The 11-date North American leg follows an extensive international trek through Europe, the UK, and Australia, bringing their explosive and unpredictable live show to iconic rooms like Chicago’s Metro and Toronto’s Mod Club.
mclusky 2026 North American Tour Dates:
March 24 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
March 26 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
March 28 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
March 30 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
March 31 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
April 2 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room & Garage
April 3 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
April 4 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
April 6 – Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
April 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
April 11 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Ashes And Diamonds Unleash Debut Masterpiece ‘Ashes And Diamonds Are Forever’
Post-punk supergroup Ashes And Diamonds has officially released its debut album, ‘Ashes And Diamonds Are Forever’, a project seven years in the making. Featuring the legendary Daniel Ash (Bauhaus, Love And Rockets), Bruce Smith (Public Image Ltd.), and Paul Spencer Denman (Sade), the album is a gritty, honest intersection of three storied musical histories. The record was captured in a concentrated ten-day session in Los Angeles with engineer Robert Adam Stevenson, resulting in a twelve-track collection that the band describes as a “chef-d’oeuvre.” From the driving momentum of the lead single “On A Rocka” to the atmospheric depth of the full LP, the album serves as a potent reminder of the band’s collective ability to craft “honest” music that defies the typical expectations of a supergroup.
The latest focus single, “Setting Yourself Up For Love,” highlights the trio’s dynamic chemistry, building from a moody, reverb-drenched intro into a fierce, momentum-heavy anthem. Built on a “killa loop” from Smith and a gritty, single-note bassline from Denman, the track showcases Ash’s signature thick guitar work and soaring vocals. Originally conceived before the pandemic, the album underwent years of refinement as the members collaborated remotely across both coasts before finally reuniting to finish the work “old school.” Now out via Cleopatra Records, ‘Ashes And Diamonds Are Forever’ stands as a high-octane testament to artistic perseverance, blending post-punk, glam, and noir soul into a definitive statement of creative intent.
Coheed and Cambria Expand the Vaxis Saga with ‘The New Entities Edition’
The expansive universe of Coheed and Cambria continues to grow as the progressive rock icons announce ‘The New Entities Edition’, a deluxe expansion of their latest album ‘The Father of Make Believe’. Out now, this new edition introduces four previously unreleased songs, each serving as a gateway for four new characters or “Entities” entering the band’s ongoing Vaxis / The Amory Wars saga. To celebrate the announcement, the band has released the first track, “Key Entity Extraction VII: Yuko the Trivial,” accompanied by a new lyric video. Fans can also secure limited-edition vinyl pressings featuring the new material in two striking color variants, Quintillian Blue and Purple Optic Distortion, limited to 1,500 copies each.
We Came As Romans Reimagines “bad luck” with Currents and After The Burial
Metalcore mainstays We Came As Romans have joined forces with tourmates Currents and Anthony Notarmaso of After The Burial for a blistering, reimagined version of their single “bad luck.” Originally released as a cornerstone of their seventh studio album, ‘All Is Beautiful…Because We’re Doomed’, the track served as a raw reflection on survival and emotional transformation. This new collaboration layers the commanding vocals of Brian Wille and the unmistakable intensity of Notarmaso over the original’s cathartic heaviness, expanding the song’s personal narrative into a powerful moment of scene-wide solidarity. Released just weeks after their successful Bad Luck U.S. headline tour, the track showcases the deep musical camaraderie built between three of the genre’s most respected forces and highlights the creative momentum of WCAR’s most ambitious era to date.
Tortoise Reinvigorates Post-Rock Mastery with New Album ‘Touch’
Post-rock icons Tortoise have returned with ‘Touch’, their first studio album since 2016, now available on all platforms via International Anthem and Nonesuch Records. The album finds the quintet—Dan Bitney, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs, John McEntire, and Jeff Parker—harnessing a collectivist songwriting approach to evolve their legendary sound across Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago. ‘Touch’ marks a notable shift toward grander gestures and “aerodynamically re-engineered” Krautrock, as heard on the lead single “Layered Presence.” The record also features the 7/4 funk experiment “Oganesson,” which helped signal the band’s recentered energy during their landmark opening night at the Big Ears Festival earlier this year.
The release is supported by a series of high-profile performances, including a sold-out three-night residency at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and a historic collaboration with the Chicago Philharmonic at The Auditorium. These shows highlighted the band’s ability to blend pointillist spaghetti western fanfares with hand-cranked techno rave-ups in a live setting. As the band closes out 2025, they are preparing to take ‘Touch’ overseas for an extensive European tour in early 2026. The new record stands as a diverse and confounding puzzle to be savored, proving that even after a nine-year hiatus, Tortoise remains a vital and unpredictable force in the modern musical landscape.
Takedown Festival Unveils PRESIDENT and Phil Campbell as 2026 Headliners
The award-nominated Takedown Festival has officially announced its return to the Portsmouth Guildhall on April 3rd and 4th, 2026, featuring a powerhouse lineup that bridges the gap between metal history and its cinematic future. Friday night will be headlined by Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, who are set to perform a special Motörhead set in a powerful tribute to the roots of heavy music. Organizers Kai and Sarah Harris noted that the performance serves as a vital celebration of rock legacy, especially as a younger generation of fans continues to rediscover the foundational sounds of the genre.
On Saturday, the festival takes a bold step forward by handing the headline reins to the mysterious masked collective PRESIDENT for their first-ever festival top-billing. This announcement follows the massive success of their sold-out “Campaign Trail” tour and the critical acclaim surrounding their debut EP, ‘King of Terrors’. By pairing the legendary rock-and-roll pedigree of Phil Campbell with the cutting-edge alternative metal of PRESIDENT, Takedown Festival 2026 promises an immersive weekend that showcases the full evolution of heavy music on the South Coast.