The Sturgis Rally is already revving ahead to 2026 with the announcement that country superstar Lainey Wilson will make her Sturgis debut on Wednesday, August 12, bringing her unmistakable Bell Bottom Country sound to the world’s largest motorcycle music festival. With a run of chart-topping hits like “Heart Like A Truck”, “Watermelon Moonshine”, and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”, plus a trophy case packed with major awards, Wilson arrives as a headliner built for big moments. Passes are available now, and her first-ever Sturgis performance promises a night where country swagger, open roads, and rally spirit meet full throttle.
Country Superstar Lainey Wilson Brings Bell Bottom Country To Sturgis Rally
Rising UK Pop Star Absolutely Joins Raye And Amma On 2026 Tour
After a buzzed-about surprise appearance at All Points East alongside her sisters Raye and Amma, rising UK artist Absolutely confirms she will officially tour with them in 2026. Absolutely will serve as direct support on Raye’s “This Tour May Contain New Music”, a Live Nation-produced run spanning UK and European arenas before crossing into North America, with stops at landmark venues including Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. The announcement follows a breakout year that saw Absolutely build a reputation for emotionally charged performances, magnetic stage presence, and a growing global fanbase.
Alongside the family tour, Absolutely is also set to join Renee Rapp on a European run in March 2026, continuing a rapid ascent fueled by viral moments and fan-favorite releases. After touring with Banks and teasing new material on the road, Absolutely quickly answered demand by releasing “I Just Don’t Know You Yet”, further cementing her place as one of pop’s most compelling new live performers heading into a packed year of international shows.
Absolutely Live Dates:
EUROPE
01/22/26: Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena *
01/24/26: Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena *
01/25/26: Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena *
01/27/26: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome *
01/30/26: Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena *
02/01/26: Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome *
02/03/26: Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena *
02/05/26: Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena *
02/07/26: Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena *
02/10/26: Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena *
02/11/26: Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion *
02/13/26: Barcelona, Spain – Palau Saint Jordi *
02/15/26: Paris, France – Accor Arena *
02/17/26: Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live *
02/20/26: Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro *
02/23/26: Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE *
02/26/26: London, UK – The O2 *
02/27/26: London, UK – The O2 *
03/04/26: Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena *
03/11/26: Antwerp, Belgium – Lotto Arena ^
03/12/26: Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live ^
03/13/26: Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall ^
03/15/26: Cologne, Germany – Palladium ^
03/16/26: Paris, France – Zenith ^
03/18/26: Manchester, UK – AO Arena ^
03/19/26: London, UK – OVO Wembley Arena ^
NORTH AMERICA
03/31/26: Sacramento, CA, USA – Channel 24 *
04/02/26: Vancouver, BC, CAN – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center *
04/03/26: Seattle, WA, USA – WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field *
04/06/26: Denver, CO, USA – Fillmore Auditorium *
04/08/26: Minneapolis, MN, USA – State Theatre *
04/10/26: Chicago, IL, USA – Auditorium Theatre *
04/12/26: Montreal, QC, CAN – Place Bell *
04/13/26: Toronto, ON, CAN – Coca Cola Coliseum *
04/15/26: New York, NY, USA – Radio City Music Hall *
04/19/26: Philadelphia, PA, USA – The Met Presented by Highmark *
04/20/26: Boston, MA, USA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway *
04/26/26: Washington, DC, USA – The Anthem *
04/28/26: Atlanta, GA, USA – Coca Cola Roxy *
04/29/26: Nashville, TN, USA – Ryman Auditorium *
05/01/26: Houston, TX, USA – 713 Music Hall *
05/03/26: Dallas, TX, USA – South Side Ballroom *
05/04/26: Austin, TX, USA – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park *
05/07/26: Phoenix, AZ, USA – Arizona Financial Theatre *
05/08/26: Las Vegas, NV, USA – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas *
05/10/26: San Francisco, CA, USA – The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium *
05/12/26: Los Angeles, CA, USA – Greek Theatre *
*Supporting Raye, with additional support from Amma
^Supporting Renee Rapp
Country Hitmaker Corey Kent Teams With Max McNown On “Measure”
Corey Kent releases the heartfelt new song “Measure” with Max McNown, out now, a warm and reflective duet built around the idea that life’s most meaningful moments cannot be counted or contained. Written by Austin Goodloe, Brett James, and Jared Mullins, the track pairs vivid storytelling with an easy melodic flow, and its message has taken on deeper weight following the passing of Brett James. Coming off his second #1 at country radio with “This Heart” and a run of major tours alongside Morgan Wallen and Jon Pardi, “Measure” finds Kent leaning into connection, gratitude, and the lasting power of a well-told song.
Canadian Songwriter Bahamas Shares “The Bridge” From ‘My Second Last Album’
Bahamas, the project of Canadian songwriter Afie Jurvanen, shares the warm and soulful new song “The Bridge”, out now alongside a playful video shot on the Nova Scotia shoreline with his family. The track is taken from his genre-blending album ‘My Second Last Album’, out now, and was co-written with M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, capturing an easygoing spirit that feels personal, reflective, and deeply lived in.
Recorded at Joshua Van Tassel’s intimate DreamDate Studio in a backyard shed in Nova Scotia, the album embraces simplicity and freedom, with Jurvanen and Van Tassel playing every instrument and letting the songs wander naturally. Shaped by life away from the city, ‘My Second Last Album’ explores fatherhood, partnership, identity, and renewal, carrying the relaxed charm and emotional clarity that have made Bahamas a beloved voice with listeners around the world.
Hip Hop Storyteller Slick Rick And Idris Elba Unite On “Badman Generation”
Hip hop icon Slick Rick and multi-hyphenate creative Idris Elba return with “Badman Generation”, out now alongside a striking new video directed by Meji Alabi. The reggae and dancehall-infused track expands the world of Slick Rick’s visual album ‘VICTORY’, his first LP in 26 years, and marks the first official collaboration between two globally influential artists bound by shared British roots and a deep respect for storytelling through sound and image.
Recorded at Elba’s London studio, the song feels like a natural extension of the cinematic universe built around ‘VICTORY’, carrying confidence, rhythm, and cultural weight in equal measure. The video opens with a dedication that frames the collaboration as a meeting of vision and poetry, before unfolding across Electric Avenue in Brixton, grounding the performance in a place rich with personal and historical meaning for Slick Rick.
Set against the atmosphere of late 1970s and early 1980s South London, the visuals channel urgency, style, and lived experience, capturing a moment shaped by change and resilience. As part of the larger ‘VICTORY’ project, which features collaborations with Nas, Giggs, and contributions from Estelle, “Badman Generation” continues Slick Rick’s long-standing mission to elevate Black storytelling, blending legacy, imagination, and unmistakable presence.
Genre-Bending New Mexico Artist Chloe Navarre Unveils Dreamy Album ‘Periwinkle’
New Mexico artist Chloe Navarre returns with the adventurous new album ‘Periwinkle’, out now, a twelve-track journey that moves freely through funk, electronica, alternative rock, and surreal pop textures. Led by the eerie single “Analemma”, described as a love letter to the sun and carried by a dark, monstrous vocal presence, the album balances atmosphere with playfulness, especially on the focus track “LE Back”, a catchy, synth-driven ode to Navarre’s cat. Shaped by desert landscapes and video game soundtracks, ‘Periwinkle’ blends emotional songwriting with unexpected electronic twists, creating a vivid, immersive listen that feels curious, spacy, and constantly in motion.
R&B Visionary Amber Mark Unveils “Too Much” From Brilliant ‘Pretty Idea’ Album
Amber Mark shares “Too Much”, a sweetly romantic new single and the latest taste of her sophomore album ‘Pretty Idea’. Built around a loving interpolation of USHER and Alicia Keys’ “My Boo”, the track leans into Mark’s deep affection for classic R&B, pairing lightly funky guitar and a grooving hip-hop pulse with her smooth, expressive vocal style. Produced by KingJet, Chase.wav, and Julian Bunetta, “Too Much” captures the push and pull of an on-again, off-again connection with warmth, honesty, and undeniable flow.
The release arrives as Mark heads out on the North American run of Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour, now underway and hitting massive rooms including multiple nights at Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. With ‘Pretty Idea’ promising a collection shaped by lessons, highs, and hard-earned clarity, “Too Much” continues a run of songs that blend nostalgia with modern polish, reinforcing Amber Mark’s place as a songwriter who knows how to make emotion feel effortless.
R&B Breakout GIGI Digs Deep On “Make Up”
Detroit-born and Atlanta-based R&B artist GIGI continues her rise with “Make Up”, out now as the second single from her debut EP ‘Between Us’. Built on sleek production with a nod to early 2000s R&B, the song leans fully into vulnerability as GIGI unpacks trust, regret, and the courage it takes to fight for love. With tender storytelling and a vocal that carries both strength and softness, “Make Up” highlights her emotional range and reinforces why she is earning attention as one of modern R&B’s most compelling new voices.
Southern Rock Country Breakout Colin Stough Cranks Up “20 Bucks”
Mississippi native Colin Stough turns the volume all the way up with “20 Bucks”, out now and soaked in Southern rock country grit. Driven by distorted guitars, raw swagger, and his unmistakably rough-edged vocal, the song captures that down-on-your-luck moment where heartbreak, pride, and survival collide. Written by Stough alongside Kevin Monahan and Will Pattat and produced by James LeBlanc and Phillip White, “20 Bucks” transforms betrayal and bad decisions into a defiant anthem built for anyone still standing with nothing but nerve and a little gas money left.
Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera And Andy Mackay Capture Art Rock Magic On ‘AM PM Soho Live’
Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay, joined by fellow Roxy Music original Paul Thompson, document a rare and intimate run of London performances on ‘AM PM Soho Live’, out now. Recorded across three sold-out nights at a Soho screening theatre, the release draws from their instrumental album ‘AM PM’, selections from Manzanera’s solo catalogue, and classic Roxy Music moments including “Love Is The Drug”. Mixed in Dolby Atmos and featuring guest appearances from Sonia Bernardo and violinist Anna Phoebe, the album captures two master musicians revisiting shared history while pushing their sound forward in real time.
AM PM SOHO LIVE Track Listing:
HARDCOVER 2 DISC MEDIABOOK
Disc One Blu-ray Audio Dolby Atmos and 5.1
Disc Two Compact Disc Stereo
- Ambulante
- EGM
- Blue Skies
- Lady Of The Lake
- Mat 1
- Yazz
- Newanna
- Music For French Horn And Drainpipe
- CC
- Seth
- Caracas 1960
- Out Of The Blue
- No Church In The Wild
- Love Is The Drug
- Tara
DOUBLE VINYL
Side A
- Ambulante
- EGM
- Blue Skies
- Lady Of The Lake
Side B
- Mat 1
- Yazz
- Newanna
Side C
- Music For French Horn And Drainpipe
- CC
- Seth
- Caracas 1960
Side D
- Out Of The Blue
- No Church In The Wild
- Love Is The Drug
- Tara