Taylor Momsen joined Soundgarden onstage to perform “Rusty Cage” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, celebrating the band’s induction alongside members Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron.
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Release ‘Forgotten Stories Suite’ With Sean Irvine On February 6
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra teams with composer and multi-instrumentalist Sean Irvine for ‘Forgotten Stories Suite,’ a large-ensemble concept album amplifying the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, trauma, resilience, and healing. The record arrives Friday, February 6, 2026, via Chronograph Records as the WJO’s ninth album release, structured as a five-movement work with each movement introduced by poetic monologues and grounded in distinct personal narratives. Irvine composed the suite featuring vocalist Karly Epp and spoken-word narrator Quinn Greene, blending expansive orchestral jazz writing with lyrical vocals and evocative instrumental textures that move fluidly between intimacy and scale. Each movement invites the listener into a different portrait of stories often unheard yet profoundly universal, and Irvine says he wants the album to amplify voices of a community taking each day in stride while grappling for love and freedom, hoping listeners look deeply into these portraits the way they would walk through an art gallery.
Founded in 1997, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra stands as Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra and a cornerstone of Winnipeg’s cultural life under artistic director and conductor Dr. Richard Gillis. The WJO has earned international acclaim with DownBeat Magazine noting the ensemble builds on sturdy cornerstones of modern orchestral jazz and serves as a potent reminder of the wealth of talent north of the border. This nationally recognized, artist-driven ensemble commits to commissioning, performing, and recording ambitious new works, and ‘Forgotten Stories Suite’ pairs cinematic orchestration with deeply personal storytelling that creates space for empathy, reflection, and connection through music that refuses to let these voices remain forgotten.
Paulo Domic Releases “Living On The Run” From Final Album ‘Where Echoes End’
Veteran Chilean frontman Paulo Domic drops “Living on the Run,” marking the beginning of the final chapter in his six-year discographic trilogy that concludes with the upcoming album ‘Where Echoes End’. After exploring ’70s rock roots on ‘Travelling Soundtrack for the End of Times’ in 2019 and channeling classic heavy metal power on ‘The Ancient Lie’ in 2021, Domic has evolved toward a contemporary synthesis that favors pristine production and melodic focus over mere nostalgia. The single tells the story of someone who stops fighting futile battles against cruel reality, choosing refuge in their own tranquility and seeking validation from within rather than the outside world. Musically, it bridges to an album unafraid to traverse diverse landscapes anchored by modern aesthetic, weaving together high-velocity neoclassical metal, epic doom with progressive undertones, raw modern hard rock, and the emotional depth of blues.
Domic’s quarter-century in the Chilean rock and metal scene includes fronting prominent acts Inquisición and QueenMilk, sharing stages with Judas Priest, KISS, Whitesnake, Scorpions, and Deep Purple along the way. ‘Where Echoes End’ showcases eclecticism entwined with lyrical narrative inspired by personal experience and universal literature, delivering thematic depth rooted in existential reflection, resilience, and detachment from individualism. The lineup features powerhouse local heavyweights Carlos Hernández on drums, Cristian Maturana on bass, and Nicolás Arce on guitar and production duties, cementing Domic’s definitive sound as this ambitious trilogy reaches its conclusion with solid songwriting that refuses to lean on the past.
Chicago Farmer Releases “Mattress” Single Ahead Of Upcoming Album ‘Homeaid’
Chicago Farmer, aka Illinois musician Cody Diekhoff, kicks off 2026 with “Mattress,” now streaming everywhere and marking the funkiest song ever recorded in his catalog. The track was inspired by years of seeing abandoned mattresses in yards and along roadsides, tucked beneath viaducts outside rental homes where occupants had to leave quickly, and Diekhoff calls it worn-in and funky, exactly what the subject demanded. The song has become the most requested at his shows, with crowds singing the chorus at the top of their lungs, but underneath the surface humor sits a deeper story about the struggles of someone taking the road less traveled. Diekhoff explains that he’s at the age where fewer people still hold on to their dreams while witnessing most others letting go, and for those without a backup plan, they keep traveling and telling less-traveled road tales with debris insurmountable behind them.
Chicago Farmer follows a lineage of folk singers and storytellers stretching from Woody Guthrie through a decade spent touring extensively alongside the late Todd Snider, who championed Diekhoff’s work and called him the genuine heir to Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. The upcoming album ‘Homeaid,’ produced by Chad Staehly who worked on Todd Snider’s ‘Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3,’ marks the first full release featuring Diekhoff’s touring band The Fieldnotes with Charlie Harris on bass, Cody Jensen on keys and mandolin, Frank Kurtz on drums, and Jaik Willis on guitar. The record shines light on the old-soul nature and deep compassion at the core of Chicago Farmer’s songwriting, blending Americana, indie-folk, and roots-rock into songs written for a modern world facing uncertain times, assembling a cast of characters to bring these stories to life.
TOUR DATES:
* indicates solo dates
1/10 Bishop Hill, IL – Creative Commons *
1/30 Fort Walton Beach, FL – Docie’s Dock *
1/31 Fort Walton Beach, FL – Docie’s Dock *
2/4 Bonita Springs, FL – Sugarshack *
2/5 St. Petersburg, FL – Jack Kerouac House *
2/6 JAX Beach, FL – Blue Jay Listening Room *
2/7 JAX Beach, FL – Blue Jay Listening Room *
2/9 Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic *
3/6 Davenport, IA – Common Chord
3/7 Des Moines, IA – xBk Live
3/8 Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
3/12 Appleton, WI – Appleton Beer Co
3/13 Bangor, WI – Leo & Leona’s
3/14 Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
3/19 Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival
3/20 Indianapolis, IN – HiFi Indy
3/21 Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
3/27 St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
3/28 Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
4/3 Chicago, IL – Martyrs’
4/4 Chicago, IL – Martyrs’
4/11 Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s
4/17 Effingham, IL – Effingham VFW
4/18 Carbondale, IL – Hangar 9
4/24 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
4/25 Columbus, OH – Natalie’s
5/8 West Bend, WI – The Bend Theatre
5/9 Stoughton, WI – Stoughton Opera House
Postmodern Jukebox And Sara Niemietz Cover David Bowie’s “Heroes” In Cocktail Lounge Style
Postmodern Jukebox teams with singer Sara Niemietz for a sultry cocktail lounge cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” to ring in 2026. Niemietz’s powerful performance matches the song’s equally powerful lyrics, captured in a live-in-studio version following their 2025 headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall where they performed the arrangement in front of a packed house.
Nancy Wilson Shows How To Play Led Zeppelin’s “The Battle Of Evermore” On Mandolin
Nancy Wilson of Heart demonstrates how to play Led Zeppelin’s “The Battle of Evermore” on mandolin using just a few simple chords. The legendary guitarist, who previously broke down the riff for “Barracuda” and the acoustic intro to Heart’s 1975 hit “Crazy on You,” tackles Jimmy Page’s mandolin part with her own interpretation that honors the original while showcasing her distinctive approach to the instrument.
Bastion Rose Release “Dust” As Lead Single From Upcoming Album ‘Blue Rising’
Bastion Rose drop “Dust,” the lead single from their newly announced second album ‘Blue Rising,’ arriving just two months after their David Bottrill-produced debut ‘Traces of Gold’ continues climbing rock charts and playlists. The three-time Grammy-winner behind Tool, Rush, and Peter Gabriel helped shape the sound that earned Bastion Rose acclaim in Metal Hammer, SPIN, and Classic Rock Magazine, and now the cinematic hard rock outfit strikes while momentum builds with a haunting philosophical track exploring the inevitable fading of all things. Frontman Austin Frink says he’s always been fascinated and disturbed by this transience, noting that lives are temporary and everyone you love eventually returns to dust, but there’s power in using that realization to rise above whatever hole you’ve fallen into during times of struggle. Musically, “Dust” leans into 90’s alternative metal influences alongside the classic aggressive hard rock that defines their signature blend of monumental riffs and atmospheric depth.
‘Blue Rising’ delves deeper into themes of resilience and the Cinematic Hard Rock scope that’s become the band’s calling card, expanding their sonic universe while ‘Traces of Gold’ remains a fixture in the rock world. Bastion Rose earned over 1.5 million streams in the last year and built a rapidly growing YouTube community of 60,000 subscribers, positioning themselves as one of the most compelling and active new voices in rock right now. This single captures everything that makes the project resonate with listeners searching for weight and atmosphere delivered through massive sound and philosophical depth, proving the band refuses to pause between releases when creative fire demands forward motion.
Mike Gordon Announces March 2026 Tour
Mike Gordon hits the road this March with a tour starting in Woodstock, NY, and wrapping with a hometown show in Burlington, VT. The lineup features John Kimock, Robert Walter, Xavier Lynn, and Bob Wagner, the same crew Mike debuted with in New Orleans last May, with Eli Winderman jumping in on keys for select mid-tour dates followed by some dual-keyboard performances. A real-time fan pre-sale launches tomorrow, Wednesday, at 10 AM ET at tickets.mike-gordon.com, with general public tickets going on sale Friday at 10 AM ET for all shows except Nashville, which starts at 11 AM ET.
TOUR DATES:
March 13 Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY
March 14 The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
March 15 Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
March 17 Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
March 19 Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC
March 20 Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, TN
March 21 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
March 22 Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC
March 24 Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
March 26 Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY
March 27 Paradise, Boston, MA
March 28 State Theatre, Portland, ME
March 29 Higher Ground, Burlington, VT
This House Is Creaking Share “Something Else” Ahead Of Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
Chicago’s This House is Creaking unleash “Something Else,” sending white-hot sparks through their scuzzy noise pop with a track that ricochets from nebulous and bubbling to a splittingly intense cathartic explosion. Sharp, angular guitar wraps around introspective lyrics that accept mediocrity in the face of failure, wrestling with broken things you can’t quite understand how to fix, all recorded with friends Peter Schultze and Hunter Borowick from Tuff Sudz. The band’s inventive playfulness keeps ears guessing while contrasting confessional words with sonic unpredictability, proving their approach refuses formula at every turn. Their second album ‘I Want To Feel At Home Here’ dropped this past summer, showcasing their range from the hooky, scrawling “Talk To Me” to the tender, earth-laden “Elden Ring,” each track illustrating their bent towards noise and careful ear for melody that never reveals their next sonic steps.
This House is Creaking opens for DIIV at Lincoln Hall on January 17 as part of Tomorrow Never Knows Festival’s 20th anniversary edition, then performs at Ground Control Touring Presents 4th Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series on January 24 at the Empty Bottle alongside Tobacco City, Good Flying Birds, Action/Adventure, and Mass Text. The band has earned support slots with Water From Your Eyes, Hotline TNT, and a Midwest tour with Delaney Bailey this fall, cementing their status as a scene favorite within Chicago’s thriving creative community. Drawing on Miller’s electronic music roots and Nauman’s guitar skills from bands like Godly the Ruler and M.A.G.S., their mixture of sounds reflects the expansive cross-pollination happening in Chicago right now, and this single captures exactly why their highly distinct sound keeps turning heads and demanding repeat listens.
The Velvet Tuxedo Unleash “Buzz The Scuzz” On February 6
Hull’s The Velvet Tuxedo drop “Buzz The Scuzz” on February 6, a garage-psych rallying cry recorded at Magic Garden Studios with producer Gavin Monaghan, known for his work with Editors, The Sherlocks, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Twang. The track opens with an eastern tambura drone and swirling reversed-guitar line before exploding into a valve-driven riff designed to ignite chaos, channeling The Who’s wild electricity, MC5’s proto-punk bite, and the acid-drenched swirl of The Seeds, The Pretty Things, and 13th Floor Elevators. Frontman Will Reid describes it as their drop-out anthem, a two-fingered salute to conformity that rejects the 9-to-5 brainwash machine with pounding drums, snarling vocals, and a defiant energy that tears through speakers. The made-up phrase represents the band’s ethos of ditching the script, digging the fuzz, and following your own road instead of accepting the conveyor-belt life society sells.
The Velvet Tuxedo, featuring Will Reid on vocals and guitar, Jimmy Rustill on lead guitar, Robert Frost on drums, and Alfie Snow on bass, fuse 1960s Freakbeat, Garage, Psych, and R&B into something steeped in nostalgia yet alive with present-day fire. Their reputation as a word-of-mouth band thrives on explosive, high-octane live shows known for unpredictability and guitar-driven attack that hits with serious ferocity. This single roars with the raw power that makes their underground scene performances legendary, proving they stand as torchbearers of a timeless style dragged kicking and screaming into 2026.
Upcoming shows:
13th Jan – Rescue Rooms Nottingham, supporting The Molotovs.
25th January – Headline show at Sidney & Matilda Sheffield, superiors TBA
31st January – TPR, Hull for Dayrider festival during independent venue week.
14th Feb – Hull Adelphi, support for China Shop bull
7th March – March of the Mods day festival in Redcar