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Naty Giachino Steps Forward With ‘Just a Drummer’ And A Global Creative Vision

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Jan 2, 2026

Naty Giachino Steps Forward With ‘Just a Drummer’ And A Global Creative Vision

London-based Uruguayan-British songwriter, drummer, and singer Naty Giachino released her debut album ‘Just a Drummer’ in 2025, a statement built on independence, range, and lived experience. Singing, drumming, and co-producing the record alongside Alex Scarfe, Naty moves freely across indie rock, acoustic textures, and spoken word, performing in both English and Spanish as a reflection of her personal journey. Recorded and mixed between the UK and Japan, the album places rhythm at the center while giving equal weight to melody, language, and emotional clarity.

A student of legendary Uruguayan drummer Osvaldo Fattoruso, Naty’s path includes touring South America with Guy Pratt, international radio and television appearances, and extensive session work across Europe and South America. Her 2024 release “Chelsea Girls,” a reimagining of Nico’s art-rock classic, earned global airplay, followed by recent performances in Tokyo and Osaka and collaborations with Katsuharu Koura. With a new single recorded in Tokyo alongside renowned engineer Hiro Takagi, Naty continues to expand her sound through hands-on creation, global connection, and a clear commitment to artistic control.

Wu-Tang Clan Take “Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber” Worldwide In 2026

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Wu-Tang Clan Take “Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber” Worldwide In 2026

Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan have announced international dates for “Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber,” a 15-date global tour following a massive North American run earlier this year. The tour opens March 2 in Amsterdam and moves through major arenas across Europe, including stops in Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Belgium, before closing the European leg with shows in London and Manchester. From there, the tour continues to Dubai and Australia, wrapping March 28 in Sydney.

“Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber” spans the full force of the group’s catalog, pulling from era-defining releases including ‘Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers’ and the quadruple-platinum ‘Wu-Tang Forever’. The setlists are built to reach deep, with rarely performed songs alongside foundational tracks that helped shape hip-hop’s global language. With more than 40 million albums sold worldwide and seven gold and platinum studio releases, Wu-Tang Clan’s impact remains unmatched in scale and influence.

The tour extends momentum built through their first-ever Las Vegas residency and a 27-date North American leg that reaffirmed their presence on the world’s biggest stages. VIP packages will be available in select markets, offering premium seating, exclusive merchandise, and access to the Wu-Tang Clan Time Capsule. This run stands as a focused, high-impact celebration of legacy, history, and the collective power of one of music’s most enduring groups.

Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber Tour Dates 2026:
March 2 – Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome
March 3 – Berlin – Uber Arena
March 5 – Łódź – Atlas Arena
March 6 – Vienna – Wiener Stadthalle
March 8 – Bologna – Unipol Arena
March 10 – Cologne – Lanxess Arena
March 11 – Paris – Accor Arena
March 12 – Zürich – Hallenstadion
March 15 – Brussels – ING Arena
March 17 – London – The O2
March 19 – Manchester – Co-op Live
March 22 – Dubai – Coca-Cola Arena
March 25 – Brisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 27 – Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena
March 28 – Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena

Beth Hart Brings ‘You Still Got Me’ To UK Stages With May 2026 Tour

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Beth Hart Brings ‘You Still Got Me’ To UK Stages With May 2026 Tour

Blues rock powerhouse Beth Hart returns to the UK in May 2026 for five headline dates celebrating her acclaimed album ‘You Still Got Me’. The tour opens at Bristol Beacon on May 15 and moves through Edinburgh, Nottingham, Gateshead, and Oxford, bringing Hart’s full-bodied performances back to some of the country’s most revered rooms.

Released via Provogue and Mascot Label Group, ‘You Still Got Me’ captures Hart at her most open and commanding, pairing raw emotional delivery with fearless songwriting. The album continues her long-standing connection with listeners, built over decades of touring and releases that balance vulnerability with strength. Songs from the record translate powerfully to the stage, where Hart’s voice and presence fill the room without artifice.

Hart’s live shows thrive on an intense bond between artist and audience, one forged through honesty, risk, and total commitment to the moment. Each performance becomes a shared experience, shaped by empathy, release, and connection. This UK run extends that exchange, offering nights rooted in truth, grit, and the kind of emotional electricity that keeps audiences locked in from first note to last.

Beth Hart UK Tour Dates 2026:
May 15 – Bristol Beacon – Bristol, UK
May 16 – Usher Hall – Edinburgh, UK
May 18 – Royal Concert Hall – Nottingham, UK
May 20 – The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – Gateshead, UK
May 22 – New Theatre – Oxford, UK

Severe Girls Sharpen The Hooks On “Feels Like Pretending” From Debut EP ‘Another Night’

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Severe Girls Sharpen The Hooks On “Feels Like Pretending” From Debut EP ‘Another Night’

North West alt-rock newcomers Severe Girls return with “Feels Like Pretending,” a radio-ready rush of melody and unease that closes out their debut EP ‘Another Night’. Built on fuzzed guitars and tightly wound power pop momentum, the track zeroes in on disguise, emotional drift, and the effort of holding things together when everything feels slightly off. Clocking in at just under four minutes, it pairs immediacy with introspection, delivering hooks that land fast while letting the tension linger underneath.

Written by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Richardson, the song draws from life between Manchester and Liverpool and a personal creative reset after years spent on other people’s stages and sessions. Inspired by the direct pull of American college rock and the simplicity of classic verse-chorus songwriting, “Feels Like Pretending” frames relationship friction as a wider question of convention, escape, and self-performance. Alongside Jon Hughes, Chris Clayden, and Mike Duckworth, Severe Girls lock into a sound that values clarity, melody, and forward motion, closing their first EP with confidence and bite.

Set It Off Go For The Throat On “Pathological” From Their Self-Titled Era

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Set It Off Go For The Throat On “Pathological” From Their Self-Titled Era

Independent active rock outfit Set It Off return swinging with “Pathological,” a furious new track taken from their upcoming self-titled album. Built on serrated riffs, rap-inflected verses, and relentless momentum, the song fires directly at manipulation, dishonesty, and people who build their lives on bluff and fabrication. Vocalist Cody Carson frames the track as a personal reckoning, shaped by real encounters with people who exploited trust to get ahead, letting the anger land plainly and without restraint.

“Pathological” opens the band’s first album since ‘Elsewhere’ and marks their debut full-length release as a fully independent act. Following radio success with tracks like “Punching Bag,” “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing REBORN,” and “Rotten,” Set It Off push further into heavier, more confrontational territory. Taking full control of their output has sharpened both their sound and intent, with this new chapter capturing a band leaning into volume, intensity, and hard-earned clarity.

Ashley Cooke Leans Into The Spiral On “Tin Foil Hat” With Two Distinct Versions

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Ashley Cooke Leans Into The Spiral On “Tin Foil Hat” With Two Distinct Versions

Powerhouse country artist Ashley Cooke has released two versions of her new song “Tin Foil Hat” via Big Loud and Back Blocks Music. Written with Seth Ennis, Mike Robinson, and Emily Weisband and produced by Dan Huff, the track zeroes in on overthinking and emotional spirals, capturing the mental tug-of-war between doubt and instinct. Both versions frame that tension with clarity, giving the lyric room to breathe while Cooke’s delivery stays sharp and conversational.

The release follows a fast-moving stretch that includes “The Hell You Are” landing as the #1 most added song at country radio and a steady rollout of fan-forward releases. After headlining her Your Place Tour and hitting the road with Kane Brown, Cooke continues to widen her lane with confident, modern storytelling. “Tin Foil Hat” fits squarely into that momentum, turning everyday anxiety into something immediate, relatable, and unmistakably hers.

Brian Fauteux’s Book ‘Music In Orbit’ Maps Satellite Radio’s Place Between Broadcast Tradition And Streaming Power

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Jan 2, 2026

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Brian Fauteux’s Book ‘Music In Orbit’ Maps Satellite Radio’s Place Between Broadcast Tradition And Streaming Power

Music in Orbit by Brian Fauteux examines how satellite radio reshaped music listening long before streaming platforms took hold, positioning services like Sirius and XM as both a bridge and a blueprint for today’s digital music economy. Tracing the rise of subscription radio, niche channels, and celebrity-hosted programming, the book argues for the continued cultural importance of radio while confronting the consequences of consolidation and monopoly power. With clear connections to the realities facing working musicians, listeners, and music communities, Music In Orbit situates satellite radio as an active force in the modern media landscape rather than a technological footnote.

Ella Langley Teams With Miranda Lambert On “Choosin’ Texas” Country Firestarter

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Jan 2, 2026

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Ella Langley Teams With Miranda Lambert On “Choosin’ Texas” Country Firestarter

Multi-platinum country force Ella Langley has released her new single “Choosin’ Texas” via Columbia Records and SAWGOD. Co-written and co-produced with Miranda Lambert alongside Ben West, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, the track leans into swagger, wit, and regional pride, with Lambert adding background vocals. Built from a writing-room spark and a story that stuck, the song moves with confidence and bite, pairing Langley’s commanding delivery with a chorus that lands clean and loud.

The release arrives as Langley closes the final stretch of her sold-out Still Hungover Tour and begins a run of Texas dates, after teasing the song live earlier this year. With a debut album ‘Hungover’ already delivering chart-topping singles and major awards momentum, “Choosin’ Texas” adds another sharp entry to a catalog driven by bold choices and clear identity. The track captures Langley’s forward motion right now, rooted in collaboration, stage-tested energy, and a voice that cuts through.

LIMBS Mark A New Chapter With “Doesn’t Feel Like Home” And A Personal Visual Turn

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Jan 2, 2026

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LIMBS Mark A New Chapter With “Doesn’t Feel Like Home” And A Personal Visual Turn

Post-hardcore outfit LIMBS return with “Doesn’t Feel Like Home,” their first release since signing to Papercut Recordings, paired with a music video filmed in places tied to each member’s past. The song centers on the disorientation that follows a long relationship ending, capturing the quiet aftermath of giving everything and returning to empty rooms. Built with restraint and pressure, the track carries emotional weight without excess, while the video’s walk through familiar spaces underscores absence, memory, and the moment when a once-shared life narrows to one. It’s a stark, focused statement that introduces this next phase with clarity and intent.

The Dream Machine Tear Into “Fort Perch Rock” With Raw Psych Punk Momentum

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Jan 2, 2026

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The Dream Machine Tear Into “Fort Perch Rock” With Raw Psych Punk Momentum

Coastal five-piece The Dream Machine return with “Fort Perch Rock,” their first new music of 2025 and the title track from a new EP of the same name. The song barrels forward with wheeling guitars and blown-out urgency, drawing from MC5 and Stooges-style propulsion while keeping its feet planted firmly in the band’s own bracing psych-punk lane. Lifted from an EP that adds three more heady tracks behind it, the release arrives as the band gear up for a run of UK live dates this November.

Named after the New Brighton coastal landmark facing Liverpool’s shoreline, ‘Fort Perch Rock’ carries a strong sense of place, memory, and abrasion. Zak McDonnell describes the title track as a compressed snapshot of a band playing at full volume, pulling imagery from mid-century seaside culture and melting it into something gritty and immediate. Completed by the additional tracks “Daddy Rollin (In Your Arms),” “Like I Always Do,” and “Smells Like Rain,” the EP is fully self-produced and performed by the band, capturing a rush of inspiration that balances history and the future with a whole lotta noise.