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Mae Martin To Host 55th Annual JUNO Awards With Daniel Caesar Performance And Award

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Mae Martin To Host 55th Annual JUNO Awards With Daniel Caesar Performance And Award

Acclaimed comedian, actor, singer-songwriter, podcast host, and writer Mae Martin will host the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, bringing their signature wit and celebrated voice to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music. Mae arrives at the JUNOS following a standout period across comedy, music, television, and cultural commentary, adding a fresh and distinctive perspective to the 2026 broadcast. The 55th Annual JUNO Awards will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and stream globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.

Multi-platinum global star Daniel Caesar will receive the International Achievement Award and perform at the ceremony, recognizing his global impact as one of Canada’s most influential contemporary artists. With chart-topping releases, international touring, and worldwide acclaim, Caesar continues to elevate Canadian music on the global stage. William Prince will also take the JUNO Awards stage, bringing his powerful songwriting and unmistakable voice rooted in deeply personal storytelling and roots-influenced sound.

Billy Talent will receive the Humanitarian Award at the JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada on Saturday, March 28, honouring the band’s longstanding commitment to philanthropy and community impact. Industry leaders Alexander Mair (posthumous), Sandy Pandya, and Vinny Cinquemani will each receive the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award Presented by Slaight Music, recognizing their significant and lasting influence on the Canadian music industry.

The first round of performers has been revealed for JUNOfest Presented by CBC, the multi-venue festival that transforms the host city into a hub for live Canadian music throughout JUNO Week. Artists announced include Amelia Maxwell, Ammoye, Bells Larsen, Billianne, Burs, Cam Kahin, Carrie Clark, Computer, cootie catcher, Dumb Crush, Ebril, Falls for the Elderly, Feura, GRAE, Ivy Gardens, JayWood, Jordan Astra, Kali Horse, Katie Tupper, Lindsay Schoolcraft, LU KALA, Mattie Leon, Myst Milano, Nicolette & The Nobodies, poolblood, Puma June, Rachel Bobbitt, Ralph Nyoni, Shawnee Kish, Silverstein, Sister Ray, Status/Non-Status, Superstar Crush, Tedy, and Ten Minute Detour.

20 Artists Who Thrived in Two Wildly Different Musical Worlds

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20 Artists Who Thrived in Two Wildly Different Musical Worlds

Music history loves a good plot twist. Some artists do not just change styles. They jump genres entirely, confuse first-time listeners, and somehow pull it off. Here are 20 musicians whose resumes read like musical whiplash, in glorious alphabetical order.

Adrien Belew

From the angular art-rock of Talking Heads to the precision prog of King Crimson and the industrial crunch of Nine Inch Nails, Belew treats genres like playgrounds. Same guitar. Completely different rules.

Damon Albarn

Blur defined Britpop cool while Gorillaz rebuilt hip-hop collaboration culture from the ground up. Albarn made two cultural movements without blinking.

Larry LaLonde

He started in Possessed, one of death metal’s earliest and most extreme bands. Then he joined Primus and helped invent weirdness as a sustainable career path.

Dallas Green

One voice, two emotional extremes. Alexisonfire brought hardcore chaos, while City and Colour leaned into hushed folk confessionals that felt like the morning after.

Daveed Diggs

Broadway audiences know him from Hamilton. Experimental rap fans know him from clipping., where industrial noise and dystopian storytelling take center stage.

John Wetton

Progressive rock legend with King Crimson, then a mainstream arena force with Asia. Complexity on one side, glossy hooks on the other.

Julian Casablancas

The Strokes made him an indie rock icon. The Voidz let him tear that image apart with fractured rhythms, distortion, and controlled chaos.

Lee Buford

He drummed in the fragile, diary-like indie pop of Everyone Asked About You. Then he joined The Body and helped deliver some of the heaviest industrial metal ever recorded.

Mark Mothersbaugh

He helped Devo redefine punk-adjacent art rock. Then he became one of the most prolific and recognizable composers in film and television.

Mike Patton

Faith No More made him famous. Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, Lovage, and Italian opera proved fame was never the point.

Monte Pittman

A guitarist for industrial metal band Prong. Also a long-time musical partner of Madonna. That contrast alone earns a lifetime achievement award.

Pat Mastelotto

From polished pop-rock success with Mr. Mister to complex rhythmic architecture in King Crimson. Same drummer, different universes.

Pino Palladino

He anchored glossy pop with Paul Young, helped shape neo-soul with the Soulquarians, then added low-end gravity to Nine Inch Nails. Bass chameleons are real.

Richard Barbieri

Atmospheric synth work in Japan laid the groundwork for art-pop elegance. Years later, Porcupine Tree pushed him deep into modern progressive rock.

Rivers Cuomo

Before Weezer, he chased hair metal dreams in a band called Avant Garde. From spandex ambitions to sweater-core sincerity.

Scott Walker

Teen idol crooner in the 1960s. Avant-garde experimental icon decades later. Few careers pivot that hard and land that successfully.

Tina Weymouth

Talking Heads reshaped new wave. Tom Tom Club turned rhythm sections into dance-floor joy machines.

Tom DeLonge

Blink-182 thrived on pop-punk humor and speed. Angels and Airwaves aimed for arena-sized space rock ambition.

Zach Hill

Hella showcased technical chaos. Death Grips turned that chaos into something confrontational, industrial, and culturally disruptive.

Igor Cavalera

As a founding member of Sepultura, he helped define extreme metal. With Soulwax, he explored sleek electronic and dance-forward experimentation.

Fear Of Domination Release Seventh Album ‘Katharsis’ With New Video For “Alone”

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Fear Of Domination Release Seventh Album ‘Katharsis’ With New Video For “Alone”

Finnish industrial metal band Fear of Domination released their seventh full-length album ‘Katharsis’ accompanied by a new music video for opening track “Alone.” Singer Saku Solin described the album as “the culmination of our entire band’s evolution and the rebirth of its members. It’s often said that art requires pain and faith, and this album truly contains both. The process tested us through adversity and demanding production, but perhaps because of that, I am now incredibly proud of us for having the strength to fight our way through it.” The 10-track album includes material from Lasse Raelahti’s pen, some of which had been waiting years to be born, while marking the band’s first full-length with Anton Nisonen and Jessica Salmi. Solin shared that “Feel may be the most beautiful song of my entire artist career. At least one of the most important ones for me.” Founded in 2006, Fear of Domination has toured around Europe with Deathstars, Turmion Kätilöt, Velcra, Shade Empire, Hanzel and Gretyl, Amaranthe, and PAIN.

The band kicks off their album release tour tomorrow in Espoo, Finland at Louhisali before hitting venues across the country through March. The limited CD digipak releases on January 23rd through Inverse Store and Bandcamp.

FEAR OF DOMINATION UPCOMING SHOWS:

10.1.2026 Espoo, Louhisali [FIN]

16.1.2026 Kouvola, House of Rock /w King Satan [FIN]

17.1.2026 Helsinki, On The Rocks /w Let It All Burn [FIN]

23.1.2026 Turku, Apollo /w Herja, Morket [FIN]

24.1.2026 Tampere, Olympia /w King Satan [FIN]

30.1.2026 Jyväskylä, Freetime [FIN]

31.1.2026 Oulu, Kantakrouvi, Winter Massacre [FIN]

13.3.2026 Kuopio, Circus /w Ruoska [FIN]

Tape B And Levity Announce Summer Program Tour Across 12 North American Amphitheaters

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Tape B And Levity Announce Summer Program Tour Across 12 North American Amphitheaters

Florida-based bass phenomenon Tape B and Chicago-bred electronic trio Levity announced the Summer Program Tour, a 12-city co-headline North American amphitheater run spanning July 17th through August 22nd. Promoted by Live Nation, the pairing brings together two acts who have repeatedly ignited crowds through collaborative moments and back-to-back performances under their fan-coined alias “Levity B” at festivals including Electric Forest, Lollapalooza, and Elements. The duo enters the tour with a combined digital audience of nearly one million fans and over 1.4 million monthly Spotify listeners, delivering a nightly collision of cinematic production, nostalgic bass, and emotionally charged drops built for summer stages. Tape B arrives following one of the fastest ascents in modern bass music, selling out almost every headlining show in nearly every state across North America over the last 24 months while surpassing one million monthly Spotify listeners and earning co-signs from Zeds Dead, Subtronics, John Summit, and Ganja White Night.

Levity arrives amid their most ambitious creative era yet, fresh off historic sold-out Lasership shows at The Shrine and a breakout run of festival appearances. The trio currently commands over 830,000 monthly Spotify listeners and continues to expand their world-building approach to live electronic music, blending immersive visuals, hip-hop-inspired rhythms, and crowd-driven energy into every performance. The artist presale begins today at 10 am local time, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, January 16th at 10 am local time.

TAPE B X LEVITY PRESENT SUMMER PROGRAM 2026:

July 17 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater

July 18 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater

July 23 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater

July 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

July 25 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion

July 30 – Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

July 31 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion

Aug 1 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion

Aug 6 – Huntsville, AL @ Orion Amphitheater

Aug 7 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater

Aug 8 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater

Aug 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Under The K Bridge

Cootie Catcher Share Cascading New Single “Puzzle Pop” From Upcoming Album ‘Something We All Got’

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Cootie Catcher Share Cascading New Single “Puzzle Pop” From Upcoming Album ‘Something We All Got’

Toronto band cootie catcher shared their cascading new song “Puzzle Pop” alongside an animated video by Corrinne James, marking the third single from their forthcoming album ‘Something We All Got.’ Singer and guitarist Nolan Jakupovski explained that “it’s a song about how I should ask more from people but I don’t. A non-confrontational anthem. Always making incorrect assumptions from lack of communication.” The self-sampling track follows previous singles “Straight Drop” and “Gingham Dress,” which earned praise from Pitchfork, Stereogum, Alternative Press, and Paste. The album landed on 2026 most-anticipated lists from Stereogum, NME, and Exclaim, hypercharging the open-hearted tenderness of twee pop with spiraling synths and giddy electronics. The band’s three songwriters (Chavez, Fowl, and Jakupovski) all bring distinctive voices while overlapping in their writing on shared concerns like navigating romantic and platonic relationships, their city’s social scenes, and struggles in both the microcosmic experience of playing in a band and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism.

‘Something We All Got’ marks cootie catcher’s first flirtation with studio recording after releasing music made primarily in basements, though the edges remain sharp with some parts assembled from lo-fi methods and personally-sourced samples seeping into the production. The 14-track album features explosive and upbeat arrangements with euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, speedy drums both played and programmed, and all other manner of sound constantly colliding. The band rolls fearlessly direct through every confusion and excitement, creating a palpable tension between exhilarating sonics and raw, often uneasy sentiments that becomes integral to what makes them unique.

Tracklist:
1. Loiter For The Love of It
2. Lyfestyle
3. Straight Drop
4. From Here to Halifax
5. No Biggie
6. Rhymes With Rest
7. Quarter Note Rock
8. Take Me For Granted
9. Wrong Choice
10. Gingham Dress
11. Puzzle Pop
12. Stick Figure
13. Going Places
14. Pirouette

Fcukers Announce Debut Album ‘Ö’ Produced By Kenneth Blume Arriving In March

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Fcukers Announce Debut Album ‘Ö’ Produced By Kenneth Blume Arriving In March

Fcukers announced their debut album ‘Ö’ arriving March 27th through Ninja Tune, produced by Kenneth Blume and mixed by multi-Grammy-winning engineer Tom Norris. Dylan Brady of 100 Gecs contributed additional production across three tracks on the record, which was captured during a whirlwind two-week studio session last year. The duo of Shanny Wise on vocals and Jackson Walker Lewis on bass, keys, and production shared new single “L.U.C.K.Y.” alongside the announcement, following breakout tracks “Play Me” and “I Like It Like That.” The 11-track album guides listeners through all the highs and lows of a metaphorical night out in Fcukers world, demonstrating the sharp, muscular peak-time party energy they’ve honed throughout their short existence. After playing over 100 shows around the world this past year, including US arena shows with Tame Impala (where Kevin Parker gave them multiple glowing shout-outs and Billie Eilish sought them out backstage) and an Australian stadium show with Dom Dolla, the New York duo has earned their status as go-to party starters.

Fcukers sold out both NYC and LA headline legs in recent months, with Beck joining them for a surprise appearance on stage in LA, and played to sold-out crowds across Europe and the UK, including three back-to-back nights in London that had thousands of fans on the waiting list. The band takes the stage at NYC’s Governors Ball in June alongside A$AP Rocky and Lorde before embarking on a North American headlining tour. Presales start today, with the general sale on Friday, January 16th at 10 am local time.

FCUKERS 2026 TOUR DATES:

Apr 2 – San Diego @ The Observatory SD

Apr 3 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory OC

Apr 4 – San Francisco @ The Castro

Apr 5 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s

Apr 8 – Seattle @ Neumos

Apr 9 – Vancouver @ Commodore Ballroom

Apr 10 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

Apr 12 – Denver @ Gothic Theatre

Apr 15 – Chicago @ Thalia Hall

Apr 17 – Detroit @ Lincoln Factory

Apr 18 – Toronto @ The Opera House

Apr 19 – Montreal, QC @ Sat

Apr 21 – Boston @ Paradise Rock Club

Apr 22 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

Apr 24 – Philadelphia @ Franklin Music Hall

Apr 25 – Washington, DC @ Bertha

Deathcrash Chart Growth And Acceptance On Third Album ‘Somersaults’

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Deathcrash Chart Growth And Acceptance On Third Album ‘Somersaults’

Deathcrash will release their third album ‘Somersaults’ on February 27th, documenting a shift from adolescent fatalism to something more grounded and sustainable. The London-based slowcore quartet of Noah Bennett, Patrick Fitzgerald, Matthew Weinberger, and Tiernan Banks recorded the album over four days at Black Box studio in the Loire Valley, bringing a newfound joy beneath the surface of their characteristic anxieties. The title track opens the record with chiming guitars building to an intoxicating refrain of “this is shy town all the way,” capturing the nostalgic optimism that threads through these ten songs. Patrick Fitzgerald shared that “Matt presented to us this beautiful nostalgic song, more or less fully formed, and he’d called it ‘Somersaults’ before the vocals were ever written for it. It became a symbol for the record more or less instantly.” The album’s more vocal-heavy approach resists revelation even as phrases appear half-swallowed, broken off at the edge of meaning, consumed by the smaller textures of living.

Tiernan Banks explained the album’s thematic core: “There is something about this album that’s a reflection on growing up, or a shift from adolescence to adulthood. Adolescence is feeling like you’re gonna live forever, but also that you want to die right now, and they’re basically the same feeling. And then growing up is somewhere much more in the middle. It’s less exciting, but it’s more sustainable.” The band celebrated the release with a show at New York’s Night Club 101 on February 26th before embarking on UK dates in April.

SEE DEATHCRASH LIVE:

Apr 12 – Bristol, UK @ The Exchange

Apr 14 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo

Apr 15 – Manchester, UK @ YES

Apr 16 – London, UK @ The Garage

Venus Grrrls Unleash Feminine Rage On Killabop Records Debut Single “3×3”

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Venus Grrrls Unleash Feminine Rage On Killabop Records Debut Single “3×3”

Venus Grrrls released “3×3” as their first single through new alt-rock label Killabop Records, marking the label’s inaugural original release. The track channels raw feminine rage through stomp-ready percussion, dark bass rhythms, jagged riffs, and abrasive synth lines while maintaining the band’s cinematic vocal approach. Produced with Max Helyer and Numen Studios, “3×3” draws from the disorienting aftermath of relationship breakdowns and the uncomfortable truths that surface in their wake. The band describes the song as fundamentally impolite, brash, and angry, detailing the regretful processing stage that follows endings. The number three holds spiritual significance for the band, reflected in the Three of Swords tarot card featured on Lily Rafferty’s cover art and the belief of getting back thrice what you put out into the universe. This raw confrontation with shared experiences and sisterhood healing delivers exactly what the moment demands.

SEE VENUS GRRRLS LIVE:
13 March Chalk, Brighton, UK*
14 March Engine Rooms, Southampton, UK*
15 March Tramshed, Cardiff, UK*
19 March Epic Studios, Norwich, UK*
20 March Rock City, Nottingham, UK*
21 March Stylus, Leeds, UK*

20-24 May Bearded Theory Festival, Derby, UK
13 June Rock For People, Hradec Králové, Czechia
10 July 2000Trees Festival, Cheltenham, UK
*supporting Nova Twins

Sophie Turner Steps Into Lara Croft Role As Prime Video’s Tomb Raider Series Begins Production

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Sophie Turner Steps Into Lara Croft Role As Prime Video’s Tomb Raider Series Begins Production

Amazon MGM Studios launched production on the Prime Video series Tomb Raider with a first-look image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. The series adapts the video game franchise that has followed the world-famous archaeologist and adventurer through decades of gaming history. Turner leads a cast that includes Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge created and wrote the series while serving as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Jonathan Van Tulleken directs and executive produces the project. Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Wells Street Films, Story Kitchen, and Legendary Television produce the series. Turner’s transformation into the iconic adventurer marks an exciting new chapter for a character who has captivated audiences across multiple platforms since the original game launched.

Twenty One Pilots Bring Concert Film “Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined” To IMAX In February

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Twenty One Pilots Bring Concert Film “Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined” To IMAX In February

Twenty One Pilots officially launched ticket sales today for their debut concert film titled “Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined”. This cinematic event arrives in IMAX and theaters globally on February 26 with select previews starting February 25. Director Mark C. Eshleman captured the duo during their massive headlining performance in Mexico City where they played to 65,000 people. The film uses over twenty cameras and aerial footage to document the energy of the crowd and the technical scale of the production. This release follows a record-breaking year for the band including the chart-topping debut of their eighth studio album ‘Breach’.

The film offers a close look at the preparation behind the Mexico City show along with commentary from Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. This stadium performance highlights the duo’s journey from small clubs to one of the biggest stages of their career. The band recently finished their North American run of THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025 which concluded with two sold-out nights at BMO Stadium. Every frame of the documentary captures the connection between the musicians and their dedicated global community. Having this concert experience in IMAX provides a level of immersion that matches the intensity of their live sets.

The arrival of the film comes as the group earns three nominations at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Fans can secure tickets through the official movie website to see the duo’s evolution on the big screen. This project represents the first time the band has brought a full-length concert experience to the IMAX format. With a running time of nearly two hours, the film serves as a definitive document of the duo’s current era. Seeing the transition from the intimacy of the rehearsals to the scale of the stadium is a significant highlight for any music enthusiast.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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