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Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent” as Tribute to Latin American Fans on 2025 South American Tour

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Foreigner Releases Spanish Version of “Urgent” as Tribute to Latin American Fans on 2025 South American Tour

Foreigner is honoring its Latin American fans with a reimagined release of one of its most beloved hits-this time, en espanol. The band has debuted a powerful new Spanish-language version of its global rock anthem “Urgent”.

“Urgent” is performed by Foreigner’s own Luis Maldonado, who takes the spotlight on vocals in a deeply personal tribute to Spanish-speaking fans across the Americas. The release comes as Foreigner rocks across its 2025 South American Tour, which takes the band through Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and more.

“We’ve been embraced by fans in Latin America for decades,” said guitarist and vocalist Luis Maldonado. “Recording these songs in Spanish is our way of saying thank you and sharing the music in a more intimate, personal way.”

On tour, fans can expect to hear all of FOREIGNER’s iconic anthems, including “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” “Say You Will,” and of course, “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

Ice Nine Kills Drops “A Work of Art” Live Video from Melbourne Amid Horror-Fueled Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour

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Ice Nine Kills Drops “A Work of Art” Live Video from Melbourne Amid Horror-Fueled Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour

Ice Nine Kills has unleashed “A Work of Art (Live in Melbourne, Australia).” Filmed at the band’s recent sold-out show at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena, the bloodthirsty video offers a visceral examination of INK’s latest single, which was featured in the No. 1 horror blockbuster Terrifier 3 and has slayed Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart for 18 weeks and counting.

“A Work of Art” has already racked up over 35 million streams and debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. Its extended-cut music video-featuring System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian, Terrifier franchise icons David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Catherine Corcoran, SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin and Vincent Rockwell and Richard Christy (Drummer for Death, Control Denied, and Charred Walls of the Damned). The blood-soaked massacre is directed by Jensen Noen with special effects from Oscar-winner Christopher Nelson and became an instant horror-metal classic upon release. Now, fans can witness the mayhem live, with the band’s signature theatricality on full display in front of thousands of Australian “Psychos.”

The release arrives as Ice Nine Kills begin to tear through the U.S. on their immersive Silver Scream-A-Thon headline tour-a two-night, double-feature experience featuring both The Silver Scream (night 1) and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood (night 2) performed in full on respective nights along with fan favourites and deep cuts. The tour is currently underway and includes select stadium stops alongside Metallica on the M72 World Tour.

Lilith Czar Unleashes Haunting “POPSICLE” Video as Bride of Frankenstein in Fierce Statement of Creative Rebirth

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Lilith Czar Unleashes Haunting “POPSICLE” Video as Bride of Frankenstein in Fierce Statement of Creative Rebirth

 Bold and bewitching, rock artist Lilith Czar is excited to share a brand new music video for her latest single “POPSICLE”. The track – Lilith’s first as an independent artist – has captivated listeners with its unbridled fury and uncompromising artistry. With its release last week fans caught a glimpse of Lilith as the Banshee; now she returns as the bride with a Frankenstein twist.

“‘The Portrait’ video for ‘POPSICLE’ was inspired by Poe’s The Oval Portrait – a story about obsession and how it drains the life from everything it touches,” shares Lilith. “In the video, I’m posing for a portrait, clearly the antithesis of what’s being painted, but it doesn’t matter. They only ever saw what they wanted to see.”

She continues: “The Bride of Frankenstein look is symbolic; she was created without consent, expected to submit, and chose defiance. Ultimately, the fundamental refusal to see the subject at all results in the slow suffocation of spirit, until nothing remains but a hollow echo of what was once alive. This is about creative control, autonomy, and the fight to hold onto who you are.”

Shadows Fall Return with Crushing New Anthem “Souls Devoured” — A Genre-Bending Blast of Pure Metal Fury

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Shadows Fall Return with Crushing New Anthem “Souls Devoured” — A Genre-Bending Blast of Pure Metal Fury

Shadows Fall are back with a brand new song and music video – “Souls Devoured” is a straight up metallic anthem – the kind that band has been crafting with vitality and vibrance for decades. You’re in for galloping solos, three-tiered vocals, massive melodies, and thoughtful lyrics.

“Shadows Fall have always been a band that lets all of our influences and ideas show in our music and have never been afraid to mix and match genres within our sound,” says Fair, pulling back the curtain on the process. “‘Souls Devoured’ is a great example of that style of songwriting where we let it all hang out. It opens with a huge groove and rock riff before transitioning into a black metal-inspired verse to add a little evil to the party. Things open up into a half-time chorus that has an almost Pantera-style vibe before we inject some melodic death metal into the bridge and solo section. On paper, that can sound a bit schizophrenic, but we always try to have a cohesiveness and underlying theme that keeps it all unified. It’s a song that captures what I believe is the true essence of Shadows Fall by bringing in elements of our past but with a clear eye towards the future. It has familiar elements but sounds like nothing we have ever written before.”

Fair opens up about the subject matter, saying, “Lyrically, the song is about finding yourself trapped in an apocalyptic event where demons and disasters have begun to consume the world. It’s about fighting for survival as the planet crumbles around you and you realize the only way to survive it is to fight fire with fire. We spend most of our lives trying to quiet the evil voices in our mind or denying they exist but in this scenario tapping into that darkness and letting the personal demons out may be the only way to survive the terror.”

He finishes, “Facing pure evil by becoming that evil yourself. You know, heavy metal type sh*t! I usually write from a personal or philosophical place but ‘Souls Devoured’ allowed me to step outside of that box and tap into a dark form of storytelling that fit the intensity and foreboding vibe of the instrumental side of it. Bang your head and get into it!”

John Lodge of The Moody Blues Returns with “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” Tour, Celebrating Classic Hits and Moodies Magic

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John Lodge of The Moody Blues Returns with “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” Tour, Celebrating Classic Hits and Moodies Magic

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has announced he will be back on the road with an electrifying new show titled ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’!

Following the phenomenal success of his ‘Days of Future Passed’ show over the last two years, John wanted to now go back to basics… what are the songs that he loved performing in the Moody Blues? How could he bring these enduring songs to audiences, staying true to the original sound, yet breathing new life into them? These songs might have been discovered by listeners on release, or by newer generations later, but whenever they first heard them, they made an indelible impression on them. John’s task was clear, he wanted to recreate the sound and the feel of a Moody Blues show of the past, but at the same time bring in the incredible musicianship of his band, and his experience of performing these songs for over 50 years, to give these classic songs that extra dash of magic.

When John wrote the hit single ‘Singer’ in 1972 it was because people were looking to him to change the world… this composition replied that he’s just a singer in a rock and roll band! But his message went on – John wanted everyone to be part of the music, and if you’ve ever experienced one of John’s shows you will know how true this is. The music and camaraderie will lift you up, it may not change the world, but it might make it a little brighter…

This incredible new show will feature songs from ‘the core seven albums’ including ‘Days of Future Passed’, Seventh Sojourn, and more, plus ‘Octave’ and the triple platinum selling album ‘Long Distance Voyager. It will bring together some of the captivating moments of his ‘Days of Future Passed’ show, all of John’s hits with the Moodies, and, of course, tributes to all his bandmates. This truly will be a show of Moodies Magic and ‘a trip worth taking and remembering’! (Tony Violanti review of John’s show March 24, 2025)

Together with Jon Davison of YES and his 10,000 Light Years Band, John will lovingly recreate ‘I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)’, ‘Nights in White Satin’, ‘Ride my See-Saw’, ‘Gemini Dream’, ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, ‘The Voice’, ‘Steppin’ in Slide Zone’, ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ and much more. Also, experience deep cuts from these classic albums, and, together with the electrifying video and lights, be taken on a journey through time.

The tour kicks off on July 19th at the Vogel in New Jersey, and continues through to Des Plaines, IL on August 7th.

Following a stroke at the end of 2023, John has gone from strength to strength, driven by his love for this music, and his deeply held desire to continue to share it with the fans. The critically acclaimed shows in July and November 2024 are testament to his passion and commitment, and as John says, his hope is that people leave with a little bit of joy around them.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure performing Days in its entirety over the last couple of years, but I’m so excited about our new show… there are a few songs I’ve not performed before that I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and many of our classic songs seem to have taken on a new meaning following health challenges, so I hope everyone will enjoy continuing on this journey with me. I’m doing great, and I just love to share this music with the fans. I look out and see familiar faces, and occasionally some new ones, and I love what we’ve shared over so many decades. Thank you for keeping the faith.”

USA Dates
July 19 The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ
July 20 Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ
July 23 Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ
July 24 Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, PA (on Sale May 2nd)
July 26 Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA
July 27 Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT
July 29 Flying Monkey, Plymouth, NH
July 30 JPT Film & Event Center, Newport, RI
Aug 1 MCL Pavilion, Newport, KY
Aug 2 Agora, Cleveland, OH
Aug 6 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL
Aug 7 Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL

RADWIMPS Release Cinematic New Video “Tamamono” for NHK Drama Anpan as Part of 20th Anniversary Celebration

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RADWIMPS Release Cinematic New Video “Tamamono” for NHK Drama Anpan as Part of 20th Anniversary Celebration

Acclaimed Japanese rock band RADWIMPS, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary, are excited to release their brand new music video “Tamamono,” the theme song of the new NHK Drama Series “Anpan” available worldwide on NHK World Premium.
 
The music video, directed by video director/graphic designer MESS, depicts in three parts the human society that is tossed about by unexpected events and the tragedy and joy of life, in which suffering, sadness, and joy are repeated like the cycle of life. Like celebrating the “beauty of our miserable lives,” as the lyrics of the song say, this music video tells the story like watching a full length film.


 
“Tamamono” was exclusively written for the NHK Drama Serial “Anpan” and is the first new song release by RADWIMPS in a year and 9 months. The song has been in the making since May of last year, and it took the band more than 6 months to complete the production. “My goal was to write a song that is challenging and adventurous.” As Yojiro Noda commented, the music video is a great representation of the song “Tamamono” which shows various expressions within a single track.
 
“Anpan” is a story based on the lives of Yanase Takashi, the creator of “Anpanman,” a famous Japanese anime character, and his wife Nobu. It depicts how two individuals overcame countless hardships to create “Anpanman,” embodying the idea of ‘justice that never wavers,’ and inspiring love and courage that make the joy of living well up from within.

 
To commemorate the 20th anniversary, the band will be releasing their past albums on vinyl starting with “Batsu To Maru To Tsumi To” from 2013 which will drop on May 7, 2025. One title will release every month until September. Preorders for “Batsu To Maru To Tsumi To,” “Zettaizetsumei,” “Arutokoroni No Teiri,” “RADWIMPS 4 -Okazu No Gohan-” and “RADWIMPS 3 -Mujintou ni Motteikiwasureta Ichimai-” LPs are now available for international fans on their Overseas Store. All titles are limited edition so make sure to preorder to secure your copy.
 
Formed in 2001, RADWIMPS made their major label debut in 2005. Soon after, they garnered a broad fan base, with the younger generation at the core. The band has released nine studio albums thus far. The band’s creation of music for Shinkai’s previous record-breaking animated feature films “Your Name.” and “Weathering with You” led to recognitions at the Japanese Academy Award for Best Original Score. Their musical activities go far beyond Japan, including touring extensively around the world.
 
In Nov. 2021, the band released their latest studio album “FOREVER DAZE” and went on the road for a nationwide Japanese tour to support the album. “FOREVER DAZE” was written and recorded throughout the pandemic and speaks to the musical challenges the guys faced, their hopes moving forward and features a diverse group of collaborators and experimental elements. In 2022, Radwimps teamed up with highly acclaimed film music composer Kazuma Jinnouchi to create the perfect soundtrack and score for award-winning auteur director Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Suzume.” To coincide with the movie release around the world, the band went on the road for their 2023 sold out North American, European, Australian and Asian tours with more follow-up dates in Asia and Latin America in 2024.

Lonesome River Band Blends Banjo and Telecaster on New Single “Blues,” a Playful Peek at Upcoming Telegrass Project

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Lonesome River Band Blends Banjo and Telecaster on New Single “Blues,” a Playful Peek at Upcoming Telegrass Project

Since the early 1990s, when Lonesome River Band’s Sammy Shelor began pulling out a red Telecaster electric guitar to jam away on the group’s signature “Hobo Blues,” the snappy sound of “chicken pickin’” has had a place in the legendary group’s approach to bluegrass. Savvy listeners caught its unobtrusive presence in the quintet’s first single of the year, “I’m on to You,” but on “Blues,” their newest Mountain Home Music Company release, it shares the spotlight with the more traditional sounds of fiddle, mandolin and Shelor’s banjo.  

“We’ve all had the ‘Blues’ in our lives,” says Shelor, “but this Adam Wright song sees the ‘Blues’ in a whole different light. It’s a light-hearted break from the sad songs — one that we have a ton of fun with. Featuring our good friend Rod Riley on the Telecaster, it comes from our upcoming ‘Telegrass’ project.”

Indeed, the Telecaster makes an early appearance in the track, sliding in between the fiddle kick-off and the opening words of the first verse and lingering underneath. Mandolinist Adam Miller’s laconic lead vocal is a perfect vehicle for the deadpan humor of Wright’s lyric:

Last thing you said when you walked out the door
Was ‘I hope you get blues like never before’
I sold the ring I bought and headed off down the road
I didn’t stop ’til I got to the water, and I just want you to know 

I’ve had the blues since you said goodbye
I’ve been watching these big blue waves rollin’ in under a big blue sky
With a girl in a chair with the prettiest pair of baby blue eyes
I’ve had the blues since you said goodbye 

With a round robin instrumental “breakdown” section that sets up the defiant bridge, “I’ve never been better, and I kind of hope that I have these blues forever,” and an extended outro that features the Telecaster trading licks with banjo and fiddle, “Blues” is a tantalizing preview of Lonesome River Band’s “Telegrass” that’s sure to perk up listeners’ ears.

“Blues” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. Listen to it HERE.

Ben Harper Honors Late Guitarist Michael Ward with Moving New Single “Before The Rain Dried” and Announces Summer Tour

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Ben Harper Honors Late Guitarist Michael Ward with Moving New Single “Before The Rain Dried” and Announces Summer Tour

Today, Ben Harper released his emotional new single, “Before The Rain Dried.” The track is a hauntingly beautiful reflection on loss dedicated to his longtime guitarist Michael Ward. “Before The Rain Dried” is the first single from Harper’s yet to be announced forthcoming new album. To watch the music video directed by Ben Pier.

“Songs come to me either in fragments or fully formed — this one arrived complete, production and all. The key is having the time to sit down and follow through, which luckily I did,” Harper shared. “Director Ben Pier, a visionary photographer and filmmaker, had a similar experience. I sent him the track, and he called back almost instantly with a clear concept for the video. Playing piano while getting drenched in the rain was tough, but strangely exhilarating.”

Harper most recently shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture at People Have The Power: A Celebration Of Patti Smith, the star-studded tribute show at Carnegie Hall. The fundraising event featured Bruce Springsteen, Flea, Maggie Rogers, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, and many more. The evening marked Harper’s fifth performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. 

This summer, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will embark on a 15-date summer tour. The tour will kick off on May 30th at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC with stops at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, VT, Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI, and the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, among other cities. The tour will conclude on August 24th at The Orpheum in Los Angeles.

The tour will see Harper perform fan-favorites from his extensive catalog as well as tracks from his critically acclaimed 2023 album, Wide Open Light (Chrysalis Records), which featured a number of special guests, including Jack Johnson on “Yard Sale,” Shelby Lynne on “8 minutes,” and Piers Faccinion on the title track. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.benharper.com/tour.

Harper is also continuing to expand his creative pursuits on-screen following his 2023 run in AppleTV+ series “Extrapolations,” with an appearance in the new Jeff Buckley documentary, IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Amy Berg, the film is a compassionate portrait of the late Jeff Buckley, whose music continues to inspire artists worldwide. With beautiful scores and rare live performances, it captures the love, loss, and enduring impact that shaped Buckley, and thus the international music culture of the late 20th century.

As a 3x-GRAMMY-winner, Harper has amassed international critical applause and a worldwide fan following for his own genre-traversing body of work while also producing acclaimed albums by Mavis Staples, Rickie Lee Jones, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Natalie Maines, Ziggy Marley, and others. An inveterate collaborator, Harper has also recorded with a diverse span of artists ranging from John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, to Ringo Starr, Keith Richards and, most recently, Harry Styles, to contribute his signature guitar work to the superstar’s chart-topping album, HARRY’S HOUSE. Harper joined Styles for an astounding 12 nights of performances at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles in 2022.

2025 Tour Dates

Tue-Aug-19-25 – Seattle, WA – Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheater

Wed-Aug-20-25 – Portland, OR – Pioneer Courthouse Square

Thu-Aug-21-25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion

Sat-Aug-23-25 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

Sun-Aug-24-25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Orpheum

EarthGang’s Olu (Johnny Venus) Shares Stunning “So Beautiful” Video Featuring 6lack, Showcasing Solo Vision and Cultural Impact

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EarthGang’s Olu (Johnny Venus) Shares Stunning “So Beautiful” Video Featuring 6lack, Showcasing Solo Vision and Cultural Impact

One half of GRAMMY-nominated award-winning eclectic hip-hop duo EarthGang, Olu, aka Johnny Venus, follows up his most recent offering “So Beautiful” (Sincethe80s/EPIC), featuring one of Atlanta’s biggest and most coveted R&B stars, 6lack, with a captivating new music video.

The single showcases an intoxicating soundtrack, layering warm percussive elements and acoustic riffs that provide a gorgeous bed for Olu’s sultry lyricism and 6lack’s pitched up vocals to glide over. The track was notably featured on the coveted Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks and Essence’s Best New Music This Week lists. Now partnering the track is a stunning music video, developed by SATIN HEART with multidisciplinary creative Deon Hinton featuring the artists against textured, atmospheric backdrops that mirror the song’s mood. The video also features a cameo from AI To The World founder Tanyka Renee as Olu’s muse. A truly significant new step for Johnny Venus in terms of showcasing a rich versatility as well as the earned reputation to tap one of the finest and most elusive R&B stars of the current era.

Fresh from his solo performance at Dreamville Festival and with a co-sign from the legendary Prince’s estate performing at the Paisley Park Celebration on in June, Olu is a true renaissance figure, widely recognised for his outspoken dedication to yoga, meditation and mental health in the face of his life as a successful international rap artist. Olu’s COMPXSS wellness brand was formed to boldly flip the stereotypical rap narrative and landscape that often ignores punishing tour schedules and the mental strains that come with being a successful touring artist. Forming an authentic and vital part of his everyday life, his endeavours with COMPXSS have seen him train NBA superstars and run workshops with the likes of Nike to Lululemon to Soho House.

With global recognition and influence set, Olu’s Johnny Venus alias showcases an exhilaratingly free and considered side to the rap superstar. With further releases promised this year, Johnny Venus feels set to carve his own individual presence in the upper echelons of US and global cultural influence.

Foster The People Unveil Surreal Double Video “See You In The Afterlife / Feed Me” Starring Mark Foster & Julia Garner

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Foster The People Unveil Surreal Double Video “See You In The Afterlife / Feed Me” Starring Mark Foster & Julia Garner

Foster The People have announced today’s premiere of the official music video, “See You In The Afterlife / Feed Me.” Directed by Weird Life Films’ Laura Gordon, Jackson James & Ryan Ohm and co-starring Foster The People lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Foster alongside his 3x Emmy Award-winning wife, Julia Garner (Ozark, The Fantastic Four: First Steps) as themselves, the hauntingly powerful double-feature visual is streaming now.

“These videos are transmissions from somewhere between a fever dream and a digital afterlife,” says Mark Foster. “If ‘See You In The Afterlife’ is a satirical take on what life feels like now, ‘Feed Me’ is the hell that follows. It was interesting to tie these two songs together in a short to explore the two sides of consumption – the dopamine rush of intake, and the void that follows.

“Filming ‘Feed Me’ with Julia felt like stepping into a lucid hallucination – a secret world stitched together by static and memory. One where fear and desire intersect and the result is something beautiful and deeply unsettling. The line between the digital and the divine is thinner, and stranger, than we think.”

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