Finland’s Lost Society returns to the road for a Spring 2026 European and UK tour bringing their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence across the continent starting March. The band plans to deliver high-voltage sets mixing fan favorites with brand new material as they hint that fresh music is already being worked on with an album on the horizon, making these shows the first chance for audiences to hear what’s next. Frontman Samy Elbanna urges fans to secure tickets right away, noting Lost Society will finally bring a full headline set packed with new songs and old favorites, expressing eagerness to get up close with crowds again and show what the newest chapter of the band sounds like.
European & UK Tour Dates 2026: 07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9 09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange 10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter 11.03.26 UK London – Underworld 13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt 15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff 16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage 18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia 19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty 21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene 22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument 23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova
Machine Gun Kelly drops new single and video “Times of My Life” featuring Travis Barker on drums, pulling from material originally sketched during his 2020 ‘Tickets to My Downfall’ sessions that fans have been requesting for years. The track brings together MGK’s regular collaborators SlimXX, BazeXX, Nick Long and No Love For The Middle Child for a pop punk and emo blend that mixes acoustic and electric guitar with cello, piano and bass, building around the central line “The best times of my life, were the ones that had you.” The song reflects on lost relationships through MGK’s lens, matching his current emotional space while connecting back to earlier creative periods when these ideas first took shape during what became a defining moment in his career shift toward rock and alternative sounds.
Peter Gabriel marked the first full moon of 2026, the Wolf Moon, on January 3rd by sharing new song “Been Undone” from forthcoming album ‘o\i’. The track written and produced by Gabriel was recorded at Real World Studios in Bath and The Beehive in London with this Dark-Side Mix handled by Tchad Blake, beginning another year of full moon releases under the ‘o\i’ name. Gabriel explains the songs mix thoughts and feelings about the future and how people might respond to it, noting we’re sliding into a period of transition likely triggered in three waves through AI, quantum computing and the brain computer interface where artists have a role to look into the mists and hold up mirrors. He describes these as his lumpy bits where the inside has a new way out and the outside has a new way in, emphasizing people are not exclusively self-determining independent beings given the run of the world but something else, part of nature and everything where feeling connection, shaking our booty and giving and receiving love can help us find our place.
The track arrives accompanied by Ciclotrama 156 (Palindrome) by Sao Paulo based artist Janaina Mello Landini, whose architectural background and curiosity about physical and mathematical systems explores relationships between individual elements and the larger whole. The name Ciclotrama combines the word cycle with Latin trama meaning warp or weaving, describing intricate branching sculptures made from unravelled ropes organized into fractal structures functioning as continuous flow where individual trajectories interconnect within a dynamic system shaped by rhythm and physical tension. Gabriel notes the way Mello Landini takes rope and moves it out unravelling it looks almost like fractals or tree trunks and resembles the brain in some ways too, expressing delight that she’s willing to participate and create a piece especially for the song beyond using one of her existing images. Some of these songs will form part of the brain project Gabriel has explored for years while others just make him feel happy.
With each full moon of 2026 a new song from ‘o\i’ releases revealing the whole album at year’s end, and each song comes with differing interpretations as Dark-Side and Bright-Side mixes with the second mix released each month on the new moon. Tchad Blake and Mark “Spike” Stent handle mixing duties taking on Dark-Side and Bright-Side respectively, continuing the approach established with Gabriel’s previous album ‘i/o’ where each track was accompanied by art pieces. The full moon release strategy allows Gabriel to build the album gradually throughout 2026, giving each song space to breathe while exploring themes around transition, connection and humanity’s place within nature and everything beyond individual determination.
Echosmith frontwoman Sydney Quiseng, who is making a name for herself in the Country/Americana space, releases new solo single “When a Good Thing Ends” capturing the dizzying heartache of watching something you love slip away and learning to let it go. The track showcases emotive vocals and signature storytelling that cemented Quiseng as an indie-pop superstar, with the artist describing it as capturing that dizzy feeling of moving forward when your heart’s left behind as a song for anyone learning to let go. From co-writing Echosmith’s quadruple-platinum hit “Cool Kids” to forging her path as a solo artist in Nashville, Quiseng’s journey continues with this universally relatable track arriving after recent single “Coffee Shop in Kyoto,” leaning into the emotional weight of endings to explore the uneasy space between holding on and moving forward when something meaningful begins to fade. Quiseng and Echosmith perform January 19th at The Mint in Los Angeles for a special one-off show celebrating her baby shower, featuring a full Echosmith concert, solo songs from Quiseng and surprises to celebrate this joyous moment with hometown fans.
Massachusetts based Dream Fatigue releases new single “Be Your Anchor” via DAZE, capturing dream-like aggression with soulful pocket through bright emotional vocals enhanced by groove-driven drums and swirling riffs. The band hailing from the mind of drummer Matt Wood formerly of Fleshwater teaming with vocalist Jonali McFadden came to fruition in 2024 with debut album ‘the lady in the sky,’ now entering its next era with a track boasting sonic influence from bands like Hum and Incubus while maintaining originality throughout. The empowering anthem features McFadden’s confidently delivered chorus “sway, play, this life is your song/stay, dream, there’s nothing wrong” that builds on the beautiful grittiness established on their debut, infusing emo pop, grunge and alternative rock into something distinct and necessary. Dream Fatigue plays January 18th in Boston at The Sinclair alongside Glare, Holder and All Under Heaven with more music and touring expected throughout 2026.
Romanian alternative/progressive metal outfit Symphress releases new single “Ecouri” showcasing the band’s emotionally charged, symphonic-tinged sound through self-released digital track available now. The song explores existential regret of someone who lost all contact with themselves and direction, with ghosts or echoes of the past haunting every aspect of their character, paralyzing and dehumanizing them while numbing their spirit and throwing them adrift. Failure, surrender, deceit, illusions and shame become so powerful there’s no escape, creating intense emotional weight that Symphress channels through their progressive metal approach combining heavy instrumentation with symphonic elements that amplify the track’s themes of being trapped by one’s own history and inability to move forward.
Manila hosts a musical journey into the world of monsters, magic and adventure as The Witcher in Concert: Wild Hunt Concert arrives at The Theatre at Solaire, Resorts World Manila on March 28-29, 2026. A 14-member ensemble including select performers from Polish folk-metal band Percival Schuttenbach delivers the game’s iconic soundtrack live, combining traditional orchestral elements with distinctive folk instruments including accordion, hurdy-gurdy and lute lending authentic Eastern European flavor to the score. Visual projections accompany the music, recreating the game’s landscapes, epic battles and emotional moments from one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time. From haunting melodies to rousing orchestral passages, each piece captures the atmosphere of the Continent through carefully arranged performances that transform sound into story, immersing audiences in the sweeping landscapes and dramatic moments of Geralt of Rivia’s journey.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015 remains renowned for intricate storytelling, open-world exploration and morally complex decisions as players control Geralt, a seasoned monster hunter navigating a richly detailed continent inspired by Slavic mythology. The franchise distinguishes itself through narrative depth where decisions carry weight affecting immediate outcomes, broader political landscape, character relationships and fate of entire regions, with side quests offering morally gray dilemmas and complex character encounters. The game spawned Gwent, which evolved from a clever mini-game into standalone title Gwent: The Witcher Card Game complete with online tournaments, professional leagues and dedicated competitive community, reflecting how even small features receive depth creating opportunities for fans to engage beyond the main story. Tickets generate buzz with pre-sales opening soon for a concert where fantasy and symphony collide, offering fans a long-awaited celebration and newcomers an introduction to a world where fantasy, strategy and artistry intersect extraordinarily.
Board members of world-leading science and music festival Starmus gathered at London’s Royal Society alongside Jane Goodall’s family members and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce Starmus VIII and launch the Jane Goodall Earth Medal. The announcement took place exactly ten years after Starmus and Professor Stephen Hawking stood together at the Royal Society to launch the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, marking a decade of the festival’s commitment to uniting science, art and humanity. The inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal will be awarded for the first time at Starmus VIII hosted in Tenerife and La Palma in 2026, recognizing voices who protect the planet, defend biodiversity and redefine humanity’s relationship with nature with approval and blessing from Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and her family. Starmus director and co-founder Garik Israelian explains that ten years ago Stephen Hawking joined them to launch a medal inspiring millions to look to the stars, and today with Jane Goodall’s blessing they launch a medal calling everyone to protect Earth, uniting cosmic and planetary visions in a festival dedicated to the search for truth.
Jane Goodall held a cherished role within Starmus as Advisory Board Member, Hawking Medal laureate, keynote speaker and source of inspiration particularly for La Palma following the volcanic eruption, giving her blessing for an environmental and humanitarian medal to bear her name through private conversations with Israelian and Mary Lewis. Merlin Van-Lawick, Jane Goodall’s grandson, expresses deep gratitude that Starmus chose to honor his grandmother this way with full family support for the initiative. Starmus VIII will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal honoring a decade of scientists, creators, musicians, filmmakers and communicators who carried forward Hawking’s vision encouraging humanity to question deeply and embrace the power of science. Co-founder Sir Brian May notes that Jane Goodall and Stephen Hawking changed how people see the world, one by looking to the stars and the other by reminding everyone to protect life on Earth, making bringing their legacies together profoundly necessary for this moment.
The Dream Machine announces new album ‘Fort Perch Rock’ arriving February 27th, 2026 via Run On Records alongside infectious new single “Flowers On The Razor Wire,” a Berlin-written rush of radio-ready new wave rock referencing The Ramones. The Wirral peninsula based five-piece follows two underground long-players with their most uncompromising and ambitious collection yet, featuring the title track’s wheeling and wailing sprint through Jim Henson-inspired, organ-fired MC5 rapid punk/psych alongside this latest offering that pounds in on a slick of keys climbing steadily to meet a gilt-finished chorus easily mistaken for a Blondie heyday single. Songwriter and lead vocalist Zak McDonnell explains the track originated from a mysterious second-hand comic found in an antique shop, with the band shouting out lines and ideas while he sat with guitar before realizing it was some sort of erotic graphic novel, noting the song draws equally from The Ramones, The Strokes, Television and The Walkmen after traveling to Berlin intending to revisit the Ramones Museum only to find it gone. The 12-track album recorded and self-produced between studios on the Wirral and in Liverpool arrives on digital, CD and special edition colored vinyl with a limited band store-only butterfly effect vinyl version including a one-off glow in the dark 7″ EP of covers paying tribute to Motown girl group The Shirelles.
David Bowie’s final chapter comes to light ten years after his passing through documentary ‘Bowie: The Final Act’ arriving on the BBC this month. The film examines how the legendary artist transformed life, death and creativity into his haunting masterpiece ‘Blackstar’ through rare archives, intimate interviews and Bowie’s own words. The documentary reveals a resurrection that continues inspiring audiences worldwide, showing how Bowie channeled his final experiences into an album that stands as one of music’s most powerful artistic statements about mortality and legacy, capturing creative vision that transcends circumstances and speaks to universal questions about existence.
