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Melanie C Turns “Sweat” Club-Ready With Hypnotic Guz Remix

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Jan 16, 2026

Melanie C Turns “Sweat” Club-Ready With Hypnotic Guz Remix

Following the euphoric release of “Sweat”, the title track from her forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Sweat’, Melanie C returns with a hypnotic deep house rework from Guz. The remix reshapes the electro-house anthem into a driving, late-night club cut, sharpening its focus on groove, momentum, and physical release.

Guz brings his signature touch to “Sweat (Guz Remix)”, layering heavyweight basslines, crisp percussion, and a stripped-back intensity that nods to underground house culture and peak-time festival energy. The remix draws enthusiastic responses for its darker pulse, transforming the original workout-rave crossover into something sleek, immersive, and built for packed dance floors.

“I’ve loved watching ‘Sweat’ take on a life of its own,” says Melanie C. “This remix amplifies everything the song stands for, movement, confidence and collective energy, and hearing it in a club context is incredibly exciting.” The remix leads off Melanie’s Music That Moves Me playlist on Apple Music as part of the platform’s January fitness activation.

Originally released as the lead single from ‘Sweat’, due May 1, “Sweat” has already surpassed 2.5 million global streams. Sampling Diana Ross’ “Work That Body”, the track channels vintage fitness-video euphoria while celebrating freedom and collective joy. The remix arrives during a high-profile run that includes appearances at ABC Sydney New Year’s Eve, New York’s Jingle Ball, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America, alongside a major UK headline date at O2 Academy Brixton on October 23.

Fishbone Celebrate 40 Years Of ‘In Your Face’ With Special Tribute Reissue

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Fishbone Celebrate 40 Years Of ‘In Your Face’ With Special Tribute Reissue

Fishbone launch into 2026 by honoring their roots with a 40th anniversary reissue of their debut album ‘In Your Face’. First released in 1986, the album stands as a foundational statement that helped reshape punk, ska, funk, and alternative music, setting the tone for a career defined by fearless genre-blending and social urgency.

The ‘In Your Face’ 40th Anniversary Reissue arrives as a limited-edition two-disc vinyl set, with pre-orders for black and Tiger’s Eye variants beginning January 9 through the band’s webstore. Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide, each pressing includes special collector inserts, with additional tour and independent retail editions to be announced.

Disc One presents the original ‘In Your Face’ album in full, while Disc Two, titled ‘Cover Your Face’, features newly recorded interpretations of songs from the album by artists from around the world. This tribute format draws enthusiastic responses for turning influence into dialogue, with participating artists to be revealed soon.

Originally produced by David Kahne, the reissue brings the story full circle under the coordination of Pablo Mathiason of Civilized Artist Management. Upon its original release, ‘In Your Face’ earned acclaim from Billboard and The New York Times, recognition that continues to echo today as Fishbone remain creatively active following their 2025 album ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ and ongoing work toward a new studio release in early summer 2026.

German Rock Metal Trio The Hirsch Effekt Share New Single “Die Brücke”

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German Rock Metal Trio The Hirsch Effekt Share New Single “Die Brücke”

German rock metal trio The Hirsch Effekt return with the new single “Die Brücke”, the third track unveiled from their upcoming studio album ‘Der Brauch’, out January 30 via Long Branch Records. The song arrives alongside a new video and offers a focused, human-scale moment within the band’s ever-expansive sound world.

“‘Die Brücke’ takes on a less heavy theme,” says singer Nils Wittrock. “It’s more of an everyday scene. Two people meet at home after a long day and ask each other how it went. One goes to bed, the other keeps working. Amidst the stress, the protagonist tries to remain a safe harbor.” The track draws an enthusiastic response for its emotional clarity and restrained intensity, showing how weight can live in small, familiar moments.

‘Der Brauch’ continues The Hirsch Effekt’s evolution beyond fixed genre lines. Following ideas first explored on ‘Holon: Anamnesis’, the album moves fluidly between acoustic intimacy and progressive metal force, with cello, classical guitar, and blast beats coexisting naturally. Fans voted ‘Holon: Anamnesis’ among the greatest German-language albums of all time in VISIONS Magazine, and ‘Der Brauch’ carries that adventurous spirit forward with confidence and identity intact.

DER BRAUCH TRACK LISTING:
“Der Brauch”
“Der Faden”
“Das Seil”
“Brauch Reprise”
“Der Doppelgänger”
“Die Lüge”
“Die Brücke”
“Das Nachsehen”
“Die Heimkehr”

VINYL EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS:
“Agitation” (Acoustic)
“Die Brücke” (Acoustic)
“Stegodon” (Acoustic)

Bush Hit The Road With “The Land Of Milk And Honey Tour” In 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

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Bush Hit The Road With “The Land Of Milk And Honey Tour” In 2026

This spring, Bush return to the road with their 2026 “The Land Of Milk And Honey Tour”, joined by Mammoth and James And The Cold Gun. The North American run launches April 7 in Pittsburgh and moves through major cities including Washington DC, New York City, and Boston, before closing May 16 at the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio.

The tour supports Bush’s tenth studio album, ‘I Beat Loneliness’, released last year. Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron, the album brings together the band’s grunge-rooted power with fresh sonic textures and lyrical themes centered on mental health, solitude, and resilience. The record continues to draw strong reactions for its emotional clarity and focused intensity.

Formed in London, Bush remain a defining force in rock music. Since the release of their 1994 debut ‘Sixteen Stone’, the band has sold more than 24 million records worldwide, earned over one billion streams, and delivered multiple No. 1 singles. Rossdale, Chris Traynor, Corey Britz, and Nik Hughes continue to carry that legacy forward with energy and conviction.

Presales for the tour begin Monday, January 12, followed by the general on-sale Friday, January 16 at 10 am local time. Limited VIP packages are also available. With a new album fueling the setlist and a wide-ranging itinerary, Bush’s 2026 tour places their enduring catalog and current creative momentum on full display.

Bush 2026 The Land Of Milk And Honey Tour Dates:
April 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
April 9 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
April 10 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
April 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
April 14 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
April 15 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
April 17 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
April 18 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
April 21 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
April 22 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
April 25 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach, Empire Polo Club
April 28 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
April 29 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
May 1 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
May 3 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
May 5 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK
May 6 – Oshkosh, WI – Oshkosh Arena
May 8 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater
May 9 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
May 12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
May 13 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
May 15 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival

Psychedelic Icons Gong Announce ‘Bright Spirit’ With New Song “The Wonderment”

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Jan 16, 2026

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Psychedelic Icons Gong Announce ‘Bright Spirit’ With New Song “The Wonderment”

Psychedelic institution Gong have announced their new album ‘Bright Spirit’, set for release on March 13 via Kscope. The news arrives alongside a new single and video, “The Wonderment”, which finds the band in a deeply meditative and exploratory space, rooted in texture, movement, and expansive atmosphere.

Speaking on the track, frontman Kavus Torabi said, “Structured around modulating glissando guitar and a pulsating analogue synth sequence, The Wonderment finds Gong in deeply meditative form. A mystical and explorative journey both inwards and outwards. Timeless and expansive.” The song draws an enthusiastic response for its sense of calm intensity and its ability to feel both ancient and futuristic at once.

Recorded with long-time collaborator Frank Byng in his South London studio, ‘Bright Spirit’ marks the third chapter in a trilogy that includes ‘The Universe Also Collapses’ and ‘Unending Ascending’. Dreams, love, and liminal states shape the album’s inner logic, from the opening transmission of “Dream Of Mine” to the tenderness of “Fragrance Of Paradise”. Gong take this material on the road throughout 2026, continuing to channel their ever-evolving cosmic vision into live settings across Europe and the UK.

GONG TOUR DATES:
March 19 – Brighton, UK – Gong & Henge
March 20 – Canterbury, UK – Gong & Henge
March 21 – Swansea, UK – Gong & Henge
March 25 – Birmingham, UK
March 26 – Lincoln, UK – Gong & Henge
March 27 – Manchester, UK – Gong & Henge
March 28 – Liverpool, UK – Gong & Henge

April 09 – Pordenone, Italy
April 10 – Livorno, Italy
April 11 – Borgomanero, Italy
April 14 – Jena, Germany
April 15 – Karlsruhe, Germany
April 16 – Russelsheim am Main, Germany
April 17 – Antwerp, Belgium
April 18 – Oslo, Norway
April 19 – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

July 07 – Balma, France – Gong & Blood Incantation
July 08 – Aix-en-Provence, France – Gong & Blood Incantation

July 25 – Teramo, Italy – MoonJune Festival
July 26 – Treviso, Italy – Prog Event: Treviso

August 09 – Builth Wells, UK – Kozfest 2026
August 23 – Hernhill, UK – A New Day Festival 2026

Elbow Bring Audio Vertigo Era To Joyful WFUV FUV Live Session

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Elbow Bring Audio Vertigo Era To Joyful WFUV FUV Live Session

Elbow return to WFUV for a radiant FUV Live session that captures the warmth, humor, and musical connection that define the band. The performance is also available via the “FUV Live Sessions” podcast, extending WFUV’s long-running tradition of intimate live sessions and interviews into a new weekly format with episodes dropping every Monday.

The session arrives alongside Elbow’s renewed North American presence, following their autumn 2025 tour, their first visit since 2017. That run followed the release of ‘Audio Vertigo’ and the 2025 EP ‘Audio Vertigo Echo’, a period documented with joy and gratitude across the band’s social channels and reflected clearly in their relaxed, confident performances.

‘Audio Vertigo’ stands as a groove-forward, invigorating record and a creative reset for Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter, Pete Turner, and Alex Reeves. The album draws enthusiastic responses for its rhythmic energy and emotional clarity, sitting comfortably alongside the band’s expansive catalog while opening a fresh chapter.

For this FUV Live session, Elbow perform a beautifully balanced trio of songs spanning eras: “Her to the Earth,” “The Seldom Seen Kid,” and “Magnificent (She Says).” Joined by Cat Parker and Fiona Brice on strings, and Sarah Field and Carol Jarvis on brass, the nine-piece lineup fills the studio with depth, color, and cohesion.

During the interview, Garvey reflects on the late Bryan Glancy, whose spirit continues to echo through Elbow’s music, particularly in “The Seldom Seen Kid.” The conversation also touches on the making of ‘Flying Dream 1’ and the band’s affection for playing intimate U.S. venues, with Garvey describing New York crowds as powered by goodwill and cooperation, a feeling that sings back from the audience.

Playing For Change Unites The World With “Riders On The Storm” Tribute

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Jan 16, 2026

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Playing For Change Unites The World With “Riders On The Storm” Tribute

On January 9, 2026, Playing For Change premiered a powerful new Song Around The World honoring the enduring legacy of The Doors. Their global rendition of “Riders On The Storm” brings together original members John Densmore and Robby Krieger, celebrates the memory of Ray Manzarek, and channels the unmistakable spirit of Jim Morrison.

Featuring more than 20 musicians and dancers from eight countries, the performance opens with the grounding pulse of the Red Cloud Drum Group and unfolds into a sweeping, borderless collaboration. Each performance adds emotional depth and texture, drawing enthusiastic responses for its sense of unity, reverence, and musical storytelling on a global scale.

The collaboration includes standout contributions from Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson, Sierra Ferrell, Don Was, and Rami Jaffee, alongside artists spanning cultures, instruments, and traditions. From kora and didgeridoo to cello, bandoneon, and trumpet, the arrangement expands the song’s atmosphere while honoring its original spirit.

This release marks a meaningful full-circle moment for the Playing For Change Foundation. Proceeds and awareness from the song support the Foundation’s first U.S.-based music program, developed in partnership with First Peoples Fund to uplift Indigenous communities and preserve cultural rhythms and stories.

“Riders On The Storm” was written by John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Jim Morrison. Reimagined through the Playing For Change lens, the song stands as a moving reminder that music remains a universal language, capable of connection, healing, and shared purpose across the world.

SeaVerse Launches World’s First AI Native Platform, “All in AI Native” Leads the Forward-Looking Revolution in AI Creation

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Jan 16, 2026

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SeaVerse Launches World’s First AI Native Platform, “All in AI Native” Leads the Forward-Looking Revolution in AI Creation

On January 10, 2026, SeaVerse announced the global launch of the world’s first AI-native creation and deployment platform. SeaVerse integrates large language models, image generation, video generation, and AI agents, enabling users to package any creative idea into a product—demo, application, or web page—with just a single prompt. SeaVerse addresses the challenge of fragmented AI tools by emphasizing “All in AI Native,” representing a forward-looking revolution for AI creators and teams.

SeaVerse’s innovation lies in its departure from traditional workflows using separate tools. Instead, it builds an end-to-end AI-native loop—from generation to preview, publishing to iteration—all within the same workspace. Users start with natural language, view results directly, and deploy online without additional setup.

The platform supports collaborative development. After publishing, developers can invite collaborators to experience, provide feedback, and contribute improvements within the same workflow and product instance, enabling teams to move from prototypes to production-ready outcomes in one environment.

“All in AI Native”

Generate everything: Create multimodal assets (images, videos, music, games) from a single prompt. Input “a futuristic 3D racing game” to simultaneously generate scenes, music, code, and videos—all in one workspace.
Build the product for you: Combine AI-generated outputs into runnable products. Transform game scenes, models, code, and sounds into a complete, playable game—not just isolated assets.
One-Click Publish: Publish with one click—no servers, domains, or scripts needed. Games auto-deploy to the cloud with shareable links, playable directly in browsers.

Collaborative Iteration: Team members comment, provide feedback, and improve directly on the platform. All modifications occur in the same product instance with automatic version syncing.

“Our goal is to collapse the distance between an idea and a real product,” said SeaVerse’s CEO. “SeaVerse’s ‘All in AI Native’ capabilities help creators deliver faster and iterate more conveniently.” This enables the vision of “one person as a team.”

SeaVerse is building the world’s first AI-native creation and deployment platform, designed to help anyone move from idea to deployable product in one place. As the name suggests: create a universe from a single idea.

East London Desert Rockers The Howlers Hit The Road After Scala Triumph

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Jan 16, 2026

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East London Desert Rockers The Howlers Hit The Road After Scala Triumph

After a standout run of shows last autumn, The Howlers are heading straight back onto the road this February. The East London desert-rockers kick off a far-reaching UK tour following a triumphant hometown night at Scala, carrying that momentum into one of their most extensive runs to date.

The tour opens February 13 at Bodega and moves through a cross-section of beloved UK venues. Stops include community-focused Future Yard, the iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, and Sheffield favorite Sidney & Matilda. Each date places the band in rooms known for atmosphere, volume, and connection.

The run wraps on February 28 with two shows at Hot Box Live, including a matinee added due to overwhelming demand. That response reflects a growing reputation as a must-see live act, built on raw delivery and an open, direct approach to songwriting that continues to resonate across the UK.

Their debut album, ‘What You’ve Got To Lose To Win It All’, is out now and continues to earn enthusiastic responses for its grit, confidence, and desert-rock swagger. The record landed a top 15 spot on the UK Independent Album Chart and drew praise from Rolling Stone Magazine, Classic Rock, and The Line of Best Fit, cementing The Howlers as a singular force on the independent circuit.

2026 UK Tour
February 13 – Bodega, Nottingham
February 14 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
February 15 – Future Yard, Birkenhead
February 17 – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
February 18 – Independent, Sunderland
February 19 – The Parish, Huddersfield
February 20 – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield
February 21 – Voodoo Daddy’s, Norwich
February 24 – Alphabet, Brighton
February 25 – Kola, Southsea
February 26 – Esquires, Bedford
February 27 – Cavern Club, Exeter
February 28 – Hot Box Live, Chelmsford (matinee)
February 28 – Hot Box Live, Chelmsford (evening)

Irish Alt-Pop Visionary Rosie Carney Reflects On Youth With “Sixteen”

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Jan 16, 2026

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Irish Alt-Pop Visionary Rosie Carney Reflects On Youth With “Sixteen”

Irish singer-songwriter Rosie Carney shares “Sixteen,” the fourth and penultimate single from her upcoming fourth studio album ‘Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here,’ arriving February 27, 2026 via cool0nline and Ultra Records. The song looks back on youth with honesty and resolve, tracing how early choices and missteps continue to shape the present.

“It’s a song about false starts, feeling lost and lonely,” Carney says, “and realising I’m better off leaning on my sisters than some idiot who probably wouldn’t give a shit anyway.” That clarity gives “Sixteen” its emotional focus, centering self-trust and the strength found in choosing what is right over what is easy.

The track follows earlier album releases “The Evidence,” “Fragile Fantasy,” and “Here,” each revealing a broader and more textured sonic direction. Together, the songs outline an album unafraid to explore nostalgia, female rage, existential dread, and the complexities of love and loss.

‘Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here’ was co-written and co-produced with Ross MacDonald of The 1975 and producer Ed Thomas, with mixing by Jonathan Gilmore. Recorded across months of sessions in London, the album expands beyond Carney’s folk roots into shoegaze, alt-pop, and electronic textures.

“Sixteen” earns an enthusiastic response for its emotional fearlessness and melodic clarity. It stands as a pivotal moment within Carney’s most expansive body of work yet, setting the stage for an album that speaks directly, vividly, and without retreat.

Doomsday… Don’t Leave Me Here Tracklisting