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Carter Vail Announces 23-Date ‘Coydog Tour’ Following “‘Stunner’” Release and Lollapalooza Debut

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Today, LA-based artist Carter Vail has officially announced his 2025 Coydog Tour, a highly anticipated 23-date run across North America. Known for his distinctive blend of dreamy guitars, clever storytelling and nostalgic energy, Vail will hit the road this fall to bring his fan-favorite tracks and new music to cities across the U.S. See a full list of dates below and at cartervail.com

The announcement follows the release of Carter’s latest single “Stunner” and a standout performance at Lollapalooza, where he brought his dynamic sound and imaginative world-building to one of the biggest stages in music. The momentum sets the perfect stage for the Coydog Tour, promising an unforgettable live experience for fans across the country.

The West Coast leg of the Coydog Tour launches on Sept. 30 in Denver, while the East Coast leg begins on Oct. 31, giving fans across the country the chance to experience Vail’s unmistakable sound live. 

Carter Vail is the kind of artist who radiates positivity, no matter the circumstance. Known for his infectious blend of pop-rock since 2018, his music is as uplifting as it is introspective. Whether you’re tuning into his vibrant anthems or enjoying his witty, relatable videos on TikTok and Instagram, it’s clear he’s carved out a unique space where humor, heart and relentless optimism shine through.

On his sophomore LP 100 Cowboys, Vail continues to deliver his signature turbocharged, alt-pop sound—but with a deeper emotional edge. Inspired by a difficult breakup, the album features his most raw and personal lyrics yet, earning him recognition from Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, NPR Music and The New York Times. With songs that are both cathartic and compelling, 100 Cowboys charts a journey of heartbreak and healing, wrapped in his unmistakable charm and buoyant energy. It’s a record that blends the anthemic with the intimate, reflecting the complexities of love and loss through Carter’s playful yet poignant lens. 

Vail’s star continued to rise in 2024 with the viral success of his hit “Dirt Man,” which racked up over 30 million views and led to a breakout year of touring, first alongside Yung Gravy on the “Grits & Gravy” tour, and later headlining sold-out shows across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom.

Now, with the Coydog Tour on the horizon, Carter Vail is ready to bring his electric, emotionally charged live show to fans across the country.

Tour Dates
Sept 30 – Denver, CO – Cervantes *
Oct 1 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre *
Oct 2 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up *
Oct 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell *
Oct 5 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club *
Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile *
Oct 9 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret *
Oct 10 – Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Exit Festival ^
Oct 12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre *
Oct 31 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
Nov 1 – Hartford, CT – The Webster Underground 
Nov 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Nov 3 – Asbury Park, NJ – House Of Independents 
Nov 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg 
Nov 6 – Boston, MA – The Middle East 
Nov 7 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theatre 
Nov 8 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
Nov 9 – Toronto, ON – Adelaide Hall 
Nov 11 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge 
Nov 12 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme 
Nov 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi Fi 
Nov 14 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
Nov 15 – Nashville, TN – Fogg Street Lawn Club

Lettuce Serves Up Funky 80s Tribute With “‘Rising to the Top’” Ahead of New Album ‘Cook’

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Legendary funk sextet Lettuce is releasing a cover of Keni Burke’s “Rising to the Top,” along with an accompanying music video, out today on all platforms. The single comes in anticipation of Lettuce’s forthcoming LP, Cook, due December 3 via the band’s own Lettuce Records. Burke, the one-time Five Stairsteps member, released “Rising to the Top” in 1982, and Lettuce gives the R&B hit new life in their take on the track. The accompanying music video, shot and edited by keyboardist & vocalist Nigel Hall, takes viewers through a Lettuce studio session through intimate shots and retro filters. Lettuce’s take on “Rising to the Top” is a love letter to the 80s R&B influences that shaped the band’s sound.

Drummer Adam Deitch called “Rising to the Top” an “R&B soul classic – tune paid serious tribute by the incredible Nigel Hall on vocals and keys.” Hall added, “This was a song I heard as a kid. Through Hip-Hop, I learned the original, and per usual, was stuck on it like many tunes I checked out through Hip-Hop in my formative years. I always wanted to play it and am grateful to have turned that wish into reality.”

Lettuce’s rendition of Burke’s classic hit is a carefree, late-summer soundtrack imparting a message of positivity and self-assurance. “Believe in yourself profusely. Never listen to the doubts of others about your potential,” adds bassist, Erick “Jesus” Coomes.

Cook isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish. The album offers a menu of delights that marks a group exploring new sonic territory. On Cook, Lettuce has expanded its ever-widening musical palette again, following tours with both rap icon GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and reggae legend Ziggy Marley. Earlier in the year, the band released the live album and concert film Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony. Still, there’s a generous dose of Lettuce’s patented funk, paying tribute to the great James Brown and his JB’s and honoring mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker. For these six lifelong partners, the new songs feel like a nourishing meal that entices all of your senses.

“This record is a little more three-dimensional than our past albums,” says Deitch. “It shows a lot more sides to the band, exploring further depths of production and arrangements.”

The band has also recently announced the launch of Lettuce Red Crush and Orange Crush wine brands in collaboration with Aquila Cellars, along with a recipe book featuring pairings to be included with the vinyl album and available in digital form. The wine was brought to life by Bloom and Zoidis’ wine distribution company, Benny & Zoid Selections, which made it accessible to purchase nationwide online.

“Music and food are very related,” said Deitch. “Use the wrong ingredients in either and you can ruin the sound and the meal.”

With Cook, it appears Lettuce has the right recipe for success… both musically and organizationally.

“This is the best team we’ve ever had,” said Deitch of his current management. “We feel like the world is our oyster. Our concepts and ideas can really come to fruition now with our infrastructure. It’s beautiful to be in a headspace of feeling this fresh. It’s the start of a brand-new era for us.”

In anticipation of the release of Cook, Lettuce is set to perform around the world with dates starting tonight and continuing into 2026. The full schedule of shows, taking place across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia, can be found below, including East Coast dates for 2026.

As part of the 2026 run, fans can also access the exclusive “Cookin’ with the Band” VIP experience, a pre-show hang designed for funk lovers and foodies alike. Available for all January and February shows, the package includes soundcheck viewing access; setlist voting power; early merch shopping + discount code; and limited-edition keepsakes like a custom ‘Cook’ apron, a printed recipe zine, and a signed tour laminate. Access is limited to 75 VIP spots per night and can be purchased at lettucefunk.com/tour.

Mudbaby Ru Drops Hypnotic New Single ‘Love With A YN’ Showcasing Loyalty and Restraint

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West Memphis breakout Mudbaby Ru returns with the release of his new single “Love With A YN,” out today via Flawless Ent/Geffen Records. “Love With A YN” sits right where risk meets feeling. Mudbaby Ru flips between chasing what he wants and holding back just enough, telling a story of loyalty built from going through it together. The video matches that vibe—quick looks, quiet beats, and unspoken moves that hit harder than words—over a smooth, hypnotic trap cadence that lets his flow do the talking.

Over the past year, Mudbaby Ru has cemented his name beyond the regional buzz that first surrounded him, breaking through with street-tested records like “40 Mo Reasons” and “Watch How You Step.” His viral “Gun Class” and “Gun Class II” with Nardo Wick and G Herbo, which combined have surpassed 16 million views, his singles “Bezzal Land” and “Back Of The Class” have also collectively garnered over 1 million views on YouTube in under a year.

He has also worked with artists such as Rob 49 on their single “6.2 Music” proved he can stand toe-to-toe with some of the game’s most respected voices. “Love With A YN,” trades the heavy-handed bravado for a slower burn, showing the range and restraint of an artist in control of his craft.

Conjurer Announce Third Album ‘Unself’ and Drop Crushing First Single ‘Hang Them In Your Head’

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British metal heavyweights Conjurer return with news of their mighty third album, Unself, which will be released on the 24th of October via Nuclear Blast Records.

To commemorate the moment, the band have also unveiled the first single from the release, “Hang Them In Your Head.”

Conjurer will be touring Unself across the UK and Europe in November. UK dates will be supported by Pijn and Death Goals, and EU dates will be joined by Frail Body.

UK Tour Dates:

Nov 09 – Damnation Festival, Manchester (CONJURER only)
Nov 11 – The Joiners, Southampton
Nov 12 – The Underworld, London
Nov 13 – Strange Brew, Bristol
Nov 14 – Asylum, Birmingham
Nov 15 – Cathouse, Glasgow

European Tour Dates:

Sep 13 – Inkestas Festibal – Sopela (Spain)
Oct 28 – La Bulle Cafe – Lille (France)
Oct 29 – Point Éphémère – Paris (France)
Oct 30 – Le Grillen – Colmar (France)
Oct 31 – Werk Kultur Lokal Baden – Baden (Switzerland)
Nov 1 – Ziggy Club – Torino (Italy)
Nov 2 – Alchemica Music Club – Bologna (Italy)
Nov 4 – Backstage – München (Germany)

BIOHEX & Jonny McBee Deliver Crushing Industrial-Hardstyle Remix of ‘FED UP’ Ahead of The Browning’s ‘OMNI [ULTRA]’

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Continuing the drive towards OMNI [ULTRA]BIOHEX joins forces with The Browning’s Jonny McBee to unleash a brutal rework of “FED UP.”

Fusing industrial chaos with relentless hard techno and hardstyle energy, this remix slams with distorted kicks, cyber-metal breakdowns, and peak-hour intensity that blurs the line between mosh pit and warehouse rave. Engineered for dark rooms, flashing strobes, and bass junkies and splashed with McBee’s savage vocals, “FED UP” (BIOHEX & Jonny McBee Remix) is out now on all platforms from FiXT. Cue the strobe, crank the gain.

The Browning previously announced the release of their upcoming album OMNI [ULTRA] on August 27th via FiXT.

OMNI [ULTRA] features the original ten tracks of OMNI plus remixes from BIOHEX, Jonny McBee, KaixoKodesevenDarksiderzMACHINYST, and Zardonic, plus new single “OVERLORD” with SWARM and THE DEFECT. This upgraded two-disc edition of their latest full-length creation is more than an album. It’s a visceral descent into a futuristic fusion of deathcore, industrial, EDM, hardstyle, drum & bass, and rave metal laced with industrial textures, cybernetic rage, and raw emotional fire.

The original OMNI was a visceral journey through the depths of deathcore, featuring ten powerful tracks, including collaborations with Nik Nocturnal and THE DEFECT. The album showcased some of The Browning’s heaviest songs to date, like “HIVEMIND” and “Poison,” which together have amassed over 3.5 million streams across all digital platforms. “Deceiver,” the third release from the album, brings a blistering critique of the deceitful narratives perpetuated by those in power. Accompanied by an adrenaline-fueled official music video, “Deceiver” blends the explosive energy of metalcore with the dark, mechanical undertones of industrial and the raw emotion of deathcore and its inspiration – the iconic delivery found in Rammstein’s “Du Hast.”

The explosive single “OMNI,” featuring THE DEFECT, which premiered at Revolver Mag, served as a harbinger of the album’s fierce energy. The album ends with the ominous double capstone of singles “Come To Grips With Death and the End” and “Soul Drift,” which flip a complete 180 while still maintaining the fierce vocals, with “Soul Drift” illustrating the very definition of rave metal.

Claustrofobia Joins Crypta for Brutal 2025 U.S. Tour in Support of ‘Unleeched’

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Thrash metal powerhouse CLAUSTROFOBIA has just announced a handful of brand new tour dates for the rest of 2025 with CRYPTA.

CLAUSTROFOBIA’s latest album, Unleeched, hit stores last fall, or CD/limited-edition cassette can be ordered online. Unleeched was produced, mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach (Angra, Cadaver, Tony MacAlpine) with cover artwork by Alcides Burn and the domestic release contains two bonus tracks.

Tour Dates (Supporting CRYPTA):

09/10/25 USA – Covington, KY / Madison Live
09/11/25 USA – Spartanburg, SC / Ground Zero
09/12/25 USA – Atlanta, GA / The Garden Club (at Wild Heaven West End)
09/13/25 USA – Tampa, FL / The Orpheum
09/14/25 USA – Orlando, FL / Conduit
09/17/25 USA – Dallas, TX / Trees
09/18/25 USA – Houston, TX / Scout Bar
09/20/25 USA – Austin, TX / Come and Take It Live
09/22/25 USA – Phoenix, AZ / The Nile
09/23/25 USA – San Diego, CA / Brick by Brick
09/24/25 USA – Los Angeles, CA / Whisky a Go Go
09/25/25 USA – Las Vegas, NV / Fremont Country Club
09/26/25 USA – Sacramento, CA / Harlow’s
09/27/25 USA – Portland, OR / Star Theater
09/28/25 USA – Seattle, WA / El Corazon
09/30/25 USA – Salt Lake City, UT / Metro Music Hall
10/01/25 USA – Denver, CO / The Oriental Theater
10/03/25 USA – Madison, WI / The Annex
10/04/25 USA – Joliet, IL / The Forge
10/05/25 USA – FT Wayne, IN / Piere’s Entertainment Center
10/07/25 USA – Columbus, OH / The King of Clubs

GG Magree Unleashes Heavy Industrial Rock Fury With Revenge Anthem ‘Run’

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Australian DJ/vocalist/producer GG Magree today released “Run,” a fierce, ripping guitar track with a drop that embodies the terrorizing moment a predator realizes he or she has become the prey – and a woman, fueled by blind rage, is coming for revenge.

The video for “Run” continues where “Bleed,” released in June, left off – a terror-filled night of revenge with hints of what comes next. Like “Bleed,” on “Run” Magree spreads her DJ and EDM roots from collaborations with artists like Zeds Dead, DJ Snake, and NGHTMRE, into a full-on heavy industrial rock wall of sound.

Ray Chen Charms Horse Audience With Graceful Farmyard Violin Serenade

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Violin virtuoso Ray Chen brought his signature elegance to an unexpected stage—a quiet farmyard—where his audience was a curious group of horses. Mid-performance, he seamlessly switched violins without missing a note, letting the music drift across the paddock. The horses stood still, ears perked, as if savoring every phrase of the lilting classical melody.

Open Reel Ensemble Turns Magnetic Tape & Bamboo Bows Into Hypnotic Dance Beats on the ‘JIGAKKYU’

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The inventive trio of Open Reel Ensemble transforms magnetic reel-to-reel tape into a living instrument, the “JIGAKKYU,” played with bamboo bows. Each stroke bends pitch and texture, weaving hypnotic rhythms and melodies. The result is a wild fusion of tradition, tape, and dancefloor energy you never saw coming.