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Chase Rice Brings Grit and Storytelling Home on ‘Circa 1943 – Live From Missoula’

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Jan 23, 2026

Chase Rice Brings Grit and Storytelling Home on ‘Circa 1943 – Live From Missoula’

Chase Rice returns to the emotional core of one of his most personal songs with ‘Circa 1943 – Live From Missoula, Montana,’ a raw live recording captured in Big Sky Country. Recorded onstage, the performance places the song back in the landscape that inspired it, amplifying the rugged spirit at the heart of “Circa 1943,” a cinematic story of star-crossed lovers from Rice’s eighth studio album, ‘ELDORA,’ which is out now. Introducing the song from the stage, Rice calls it “Hands down my favorite song I’ve ever written in my entire life,” before delivering the narrative in weathered vocals and smoky Americana tones. “This song is Montana,” he adds, as the live setting gives the track a rough-edged, bar-band urgency.

Co-written with Wyatt McCubbin and Oscar Charles, “Circa 1943” was inspired by a visit to Superior, Montana, and real stories passed down through Rice’s family. The song sits at the heart of ‘ELDORA,’ a 12-track album written in a Colorado cabin and shaped by a solitary creative vision. Born in the afterglow of a career-defining performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the record strips things back to their essentials, leaning into instinct, restraint, and the untamed authenticity of the American West. Recently, Rice also teamed up with Jack Daniel’s and the McLaren Formula 1 Team for a special performance ahead of the Austin Grand Prix, continuing a chapter defined by independence and hard-earned clarity.

Lord Vinheteiro Performs Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” On Rubber Chickens…Wait…What?

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Jan 23, 2026

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Lord Vinheteiro Performs Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” On Rubber Chickens…Wait…What?

What starts as a visual joke quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful performance from Lord Vinheteiro, who swaps piano keys for an array of rubber chickens tuned to different pitches to perform Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Lined up and organized with intention, each chicken is assigned a role based on melody, harmony, and mood, allowing familiar songs to emerge in full form. As always, Vinheteiro delivers the performance without breaking eye contact with the camera, letting the contrast between serious execution and ridiculous tools carry the humor.

Bill Nye Took on Morrissey With a Perfectly Deadpan ’90s Science Parody

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Jan 23, 2026

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Bill Nye Took on Morrissey With a Perfectly Deadpan ’90s Science Parody

The closing credits of the 1994 “Momentum” episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy delivered one of the show’s smartest musical jokes: a parody of Morrissey’s song “The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get.” Retitled “The Faster You Push Me,” the spoof reframed the original’s romantic misery as a lesson in physics, performed by a fictional artist named “Momentisy.” Sung in an unmistakable Morrissey-style croon, the parody leaned into melodrama while explaining momentum with straight-faced precision. It’s a perfect example of how Bill Nye’s end-credit songs blended sharp humor with real science, turning alternative rock angst into an unexpectedly memorable learning tool.

Editors Frontman Tom Smith Steps Into Solo Territory With New Single “Broken Time”

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Jan 23, 2026

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Editors Frontman Tom Smith Steps Into Solo Territory With New Single “Broken Time”

Nothing In The Dark Which Isn’t There In The Light,’ out now via Play It Again Sam. The song is the fourth release from the album, following “Lights Of New York City,” “Life Is For Living,” and “Leave.” Speaking about the track, Smith explains: “‘Broken Time’ is a song Iain and I wrote together in the studio, essentially from scratch. As like much of the record, love heals all ills and is the hope through harder times. A love that endures, an everlasting love, a love that has broken time.”

Best known as the voice of Editors, Smith turns inward on his solo debut, trading arena-sized urgency for an intimate, acoustic-led indie folk approach. Working closely with producer Iain Archer, the album focuses on emotional clarity, restraint, and human connection. From the minimalist ache of “Broken Time” to the cinematic sweep of “Life Is For Living,” the record explores memory, resilience, and fleeting intimacy, closing with “Saturday,” a quiet reflection that underlines Smith’s evolution as a songwriter stepping out on his own.

SOEN Unleash “Mercenary” From New Album ‘Reliance’

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Jan 23, 2026

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SOEN Unleash “Mercenary” From New Album ‘Reliance’

SOEN have released “Mercenary,” the crushing second single from their new studio album ‘Reliance,’ out now via Silver Lining Music. The band’s seventh full-length sees vocalist Joel Ekelof and drummer Martin Lopez continuing to push deeper into the contrasts that define SOEN’s sound, moving fluidly between light and dark, heaviness and restraint. Honesty sits at the core of the album’s writing, where emotional gravity and raw power coexist without compromise. That balance is especially present on “Mercenary,” which confronts inherited violence, betrayal, and the personal cost of belief. “‘Mercenary’ is about the violence we inherit, which then sees hatred seeping into lives—and life—which in turn shapes generations,” explains Ekelof. Lopez adds, “It also addresses betrayal, about how that can see us ‘crowning vultures into kings.’” Ekelof continues, “At its heart, ‘Mercenary’ speaks to the cost of belief,” before Lopez concludes that “musically, it carries the essence of SOEN – heavy yet melodic and built on power and precision.”

Revis Return With Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Killing Time’

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Jan 23, 2026

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Revis Return With Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Killing Time’

After more than two decades and several false starts, Revis have finally released their long-awaited sophomore album, “Killing Time,” via Lo-Fi Music. Produced by Justin Holman and Robert Davis, with additional production from Davis and consultation from legendary producer Michael Beinhorn, the album marks Revis’ first full-length follow-up to their early-2000s breakthrough. Previously released tracks include “Cool Blacktop,” “Stardust (All Around Us),” and the title track “Killing Time,” a lyrical reflection on the band’s long and uneven journey. The focus track “Honey Castle” expands on those themes, with Holman describing it as an abstract meditation on desire, illusion, and the limits of happiness.

Formed by teenage friends Justin Holman and Robert Davis in Carbondale, Illinois, Revis rose quickly after relocating to Los Angeles, signing with Epic Records and releasing their debut album “Places for Breathing.” The record topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and produced radio hits including “Caught in the Rain” and “Seven,” before years of lineup changes and stalled momentum followed. Aside from scattered singles and a brief comeback attempt in 2010, the band remained largely quiet until reuniting with drummer David Piribauer to release the EP “Bottles of Lightning.” That reunion ultimately led to “Killing Time,” a record shaped by persistence, restraint, and hard-earned clarity, and widely seen as the strongest work of the band’s career.

Dokken Share Video For “Hard Rock Woman”, A Long-Hidden Early Recording

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Jan 23, 2026

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Dokken Share Video For “Hard Rock Woman”, A Long-Hidden Early Recording

Dokken release a music video for their digital single “Hard Rock Woman,” bringing renewed attention to an early recording from the band’s formative years. The track was originally recorded during Don Dokken’s earliest professional studio sessions and remained largely unavailable outside of a limited vinyl release tied to the archival collection ‘The Lost Songs: 1978-1981’.

“In a few blocks from my house there was a vintage music store called Drake’s Music,” Don Dokken recalls, explaining how the recording came together after befriending its owner, Drake Levin. Levin arranged late-night studio time and brought in drummer Bill Lordan and bassist Rusty Allen, both of whom were playing with Robin Trower at the time. Together, they recorded “Hard Rock Woman” and “Broken Heart,” capturing an early snapshot of the sound and ambition that would later define Dokken’s legacy.

PARAXENIA Unveil “Echoes Remain”, A New Chapter In Progressive Metal

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Jan 23, 2026

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PARAXENIA Unveil “Echoes Remain”, A New Chapter In Progressive Metal

PARAXENIA release their new single “Echoes Remain,” now out and marking a pivotal moment in the project’s artistic trajectory. The track centers on loss, memory, and the lasting presence of past connections, translating deeply personal experience into a carefully structured progressive metal composition rooted in atmosphere and restraint.

“This song is about how pain is often nothing more than the echoes of the beautiful moments we remember,” explains PARAXENIA’s creator. “It’s both a reflection and a release.” Written in response to recent personal loss, “Echoes Remain” combines melancholic metal frameworks with dark ambient textures and orchestral elements, expanding the project’s emotional range while maintaining its signature tone and clarity of intent.

LUCKYANDLOVE Present Third Album ‘Humaura’, A Darkwave Study Of Human Autonomy

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Jan 23, 2026

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LUCKYANDLOVE Present Third Album ‘Humaura’, A Darkwave Study Of Human Autonomy

atmosphere that emerges from the human spirit free of technological control. Created by Loren Luck and April Love, the record was written during the pandemic and centers on human connection, creative independence, imperfection, and stepping back from digital saturation. Built on live analog synths, Moog instrumentation, and harmonic vocals, the album continues the project’s synthesis of synthgaze, darkwave, and electro-punk.

“This is an action-packed, cinematic, entertaining and soulful electro-dance record,” says April Love, describing a body of work shaped by isolation, nature, and self-reflection. Loren Luck adds that much of the album was written in physical and creative isolation, focusing on reclaiming a sense of humanity through sound and environment. ‘Humaura’ was recorded, mixed, and mastered digitally by Be Hussey and mastered for vinyl by Nicholas Townsend. Across its track sequence, the album traces themes of detachment, intimacy, liberation, and self-definition through a cohesive dark electro-pop framework.

Maren Morris Extends ‘Dreamsicle’ Tour With Spring 2026 Dates

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Jan 23, 2026

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Maren Morris Extends ‘Dreamsicle’ Tour With Spring 2026 Dates

Maren Morris announces a Spring 2026 extension of her Dreamsicle Tour following a year of global touring and new music. The 12-date run begins April 15 in Nashville, Indiana, and concludes May 3 in Dallas, Texas, continuing the live chapter of her fourth studio album ‘D R E A M S I C L E’. The itinerary includes both headline shows and festival appearances, including a stop at High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina, on April 18.

The tour also supports No Kid Hungry, with one dollar from each ticket donated to the organization and an additional ten thousand dollars contributed by Maren Morris and the Lunatics Fund. The extension follows a 40-date run in 2025 and highlights material from ‘D R E A M S I C L E’ alongside selections from across Morris’s catalog. Presales begin ahead of the general onsale, continuing a touring cycle that aligns live performance with charitable impact.

Maren Morris 2026 Dreamsicle Tour Dates
Apr 15 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
Apr 17 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
Apr 18 – North Charleston, SC – High Water Festival
Apr 21 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa
Apr 23 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach
Apr 24 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando
Apr 25 – Fort Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
Apr 27 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Apr 28 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Apr 30 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
May 2 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
May 3 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theater