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Seattle Soul-Rock Favorites The Jaws of Brooklyn Bring Disco Heat to New Single “Where Are You?”

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Seattle Soul-Rock Favorites The Jaws of Brooklyn Bring Disco Heat to New Single “Where Are You?”

The Jaws of Brooklyn are locked in. The Seattle five-piece have announced their new EP ‘Unstoppable’, due May 15th, and launched it with “Where Are You?”, a shimmering, disco-driven single that captures the all-night energy of romantic pursuit with total confidence.

Co-produced with Grammy-winner and Alabama Shakes keyboardist Ben Tanner, ‘Unstoppable’ blends Motown melody, Muscle Shoals soul, West Coast rock and roll, girl-group glitter, and garage grit into something that sounds completely their own. Guitarist Bryan Cohen breaks down the new single with a grin: “It’s a tale of a couple indulging in the all-day, all-night life together, dancing into the next day. Lust, devotion and the dance floor. What could be better?”

The seven-track EP builds on the momentum of their 2025 album ‘Crush On You’, which arrived alongside a period of real transition for the band, most notably the addition of frontwoman Gretchen Lemon. A former schoolteacher, Lemon brought an electric new presence to the group, and the live show hasn’t been the same since. Festival slots at SXSW and Bumbershoot and packed rooms on both coasts tell that story clearly.

Lemon captures the band’s approach simply and perfectly: “We’ve always focused on our live show, and that’s how we made ‘Unstoppable’: by getting into a room together and playing at the same time. That’s what we’re good at. It’s what we love doing.” That ethos is all over the new single, warm, physical, and built for a room full of people.

Tour Dates:

April 25 – Wenatchee, WA @ Apple Blossom Festival

July 4 – Everett, WA @ 4th of July Everett

July 11 – Spokane, WA @ Blessing In Disguise Festival

‘Unstoppable’ Tracklist:

Where Are You?

Lie to Me

Unstoppable

Up All Night

Summer We Forgot

Done With You

Kiss Me

Texas Synth-Pop Duo MISSIO Tap Into Nostalgia and Apathy on New Single “I Remember When”

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Texas Synth-Pop Duo MISSIO Tap Into Nostalgia and Apathy on New Single “I Remember When”

MISSIO have something to say. The Texas duo’s new single “I Remember When” is out now via Nettwerk, a shimmering, synth-driven track that hits the feeling of collective exhaustion head-on and doesn’t look away.

Built on layered, nostalgic electronics, the track captures the carefree electricity of youth while sitting firmly in the present. The duo put it plainly: “The world is changing and transitioning at such a rapid pace that it feels impossible to keep up with right now. There’s a general apathy that everyone feels but no one seems to be talking about. We want to talk about it.” That’s exactly the kind of creative instinct that separates good bands from necessary ones.

“I Remember When” is the first taste of MISSIO’s forthcoming album, and it arrives as a confident, emotionally sharp opening statement. The production is warm and expansive, letting the nostalgia breathe without softening the underlying unease. It’s a track that rewards a close listen.

The Hollow Crown Tour has wrapped, with MISSIO headlining alongside WesGhost, ThxSoMch, and support from The Haunt, Oxymorrons, and rosecoloredworld. Keep an eye on upcoming dates as the new album takes shape.

Matchbook Romance Unearth Lost Sessions on 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue ‘VOICES | VISIONS’

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Matchbook Romance Unearth Lost Sessions on 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue ‘VOICES | VISIONS’

Matchbook Romance are honoring one of post-emo’s most beloved records the right way. ‘VOICES | VISIONS’, the 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of their landmark 2006 sophomore album ‘Voices’, is out now via Epitaph Records, and it comes with two previously unheard tracks pulled straight from the original sessions. Listen here.

“Something Worse Than the Night” and “A Beautiful Day” were recorded during the 2005 ‘Voices’ sessions, recently revisited and completed by the band for this release. They’re not throwaways. Both tracks carry the riff-heavy post-emo DNA that made ‘Voices’ a touchstone for an entire generation of fans, and they slot into the album’s world with ease.

The band framed the decision with real thoughtfulness: “Completing these songs felt like a great way to do this and also allowed us to close the door on a chapter of our career and potentially open some new doors as a result.” That’s a band approaching their own legacy with honesty and care.

‘Voices’ itself remains a remarkably refined record, Andrew Jordan’s vocals soaring above Ryan DePaolo’s melodic guitar work, Aaron Stern’s pounding drums, and Ryan Kienle’s anchoring bass lines. Twenty years on, it holds up completely.

Both new tracks are available now as part of the digital deluxe reissue. A limited 7″ featuring both songs was available exclusively on Record Store Day, April 18th.

Gogol Bordello Unleash Post-Punk Revenge With Ferocious New Album ‘We Mean It, Man!’

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Gogol Bordello Unleash Post-Punk Revenge With Ferocious New Album ‘We Mean It, Man!’

Gogol Bordello have never made the same album twice. ‘We Mean It, Man!’ their new full-length on frontman Eugene Hutz’s Casa Gogol Records, is the band’s self-described “post punk revenge,” and it hits with all the force that description promises.

Produced by Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Gang of Four, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, IDLES) and Adam “Atom” Greenspan (Amyl & The Sniffers, IDLES), the album drives forward on relentless techno-like beats, sharp socio-political lyricism, and hyper-futuristic post-punk textures that feel genuinely urgent. It builds directly on the electrifying direction the band explored in their 2023 collaboration with Bernard Sumner of New Order and Joy Division, and pushes it further into uncharted territory.

The latest video, “Life Is Possible Again,” channels sharp optimism against impossible odds. Hutz frames it with characteristic clarity: “The cyclical nature of time is a source of optimism. So, historically, is our ability to heal after catastrophes. We will need all of those sources of optimism combined once the current cycle of atrocities passes.” It’s the kind of statement only Gogol Bordello could make, and mean completely.

The album also features “Ignition,” the previous single starring Liev Schreiber in its music video, another bold, cinematic entry in a record full of them.

Don Broco and Nickelback Collide on Ferocious New Single “Nightmare Tripping”

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Don Broco and Nickelback Collide on Ferocious New Single “Nightmare Tripping”

Don Broco aren’t easing into their new era. “Nightmare Tripping,” the title track from their forthcoming album on Fearless Records, hits hard and fast, featuring Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger in a collaboration nobody saw coming and everybody needed.

The track storms forward on crunchy guitars, hard-hitting drums, and a razor-sharp vocal trade-off between Rob Damiani and Matt Donnelly, with Kroeger adding unmistakable grit to the mix. It swings from fevered screams to a chant-ready melodic chorus without losing a step. The cinematic, film-noir-inspired music video, directed by Gordy De St. Jeor and shot in a burnt-out L.A. haunted house, matches the song’s intensity frame for frame.

The band describes the concept with real precision: “Nightmare Tripping is the uncertainty between dreams and reality. When the paralysis demon holding you down forces you to confront what you’ve tried to escape by going to sleep, blurring the boundaries of consciousness.” Heavy territory, handled with total confidence.

‘Nightmare Tripping’ the album arrives May 27th via Fearless Records, reuniting the band with longtime collaborator Dan Lancaster. Early singles have already mapped out the terrain: “Cellophane” brought nu-metal swagger, “Hype Man” delivered hook-driven adrenaline, “Disappear” exposed raw emotion, and “Euphoria” brought dance-floor grooves and a massive chorus. Together, they point to Don Broco’s most expansive record yet.

Live, the band continues to pull bigger reactions with every tour. 2026 brings a major London date supporting Biffy Clyro, festival sets at ROCK IM RING and Rock For People, and more still to be announced.

Emily Ann Roberts Turns Home Renovation Into a Country Hit With Playful New Single “Whipped”

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Emily Ann Roberts Turns Home Renovation Into a Country Hit With Playful New Single “Whipped”

Emily Ann Roberts has a gift for finding a great song in an everyday moment. Her new single “Whipped,” out now via Sony Music Nashville, turns the chaos of home renovation into a playful, spunky country track that’s fun from the first second to the last.

Roberts wrote the song with Jeremy Spillman, Trent Willmon, and Ryan Beaver, drawing inspiration from her husband Chris and all the projects he’d taken on renovating their first home together. “This song is playful, dramatic and fun from the first second to the last,” she shares. “I can’t wait to play it live.”

That live energy is coming soon. Roberts joins Cody Johnson for his Live ’26 Tour in the U.K. and Ireland later this year, a high-profile run that puts her in front of some of country music’s most passionate audiences. She’s also actively writing and recording new music alongside select headlining dates across the country.

“Whipped” is a confident, charming single from a rising country voice who knows exactly how to connect with an audience. It lands with warmth, humour, and the kind of effortless relatability that makes country music work at its best.

Meghan Trainor Drops the Empowerment Anthem “Get In Girl” From Her New Album ‘Toy With Me’

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Meghan Trainor Drops the Empowerment Anthem “Get In Girl” From Her New Album ‘Toy With Me’

Meghan Trainor means business. The global pop superstar has dropped “Get In Girl” via Epic Records, a full-throttle empowerment anthem and the second taste of her seventh album ‘Toy With Me’, out now.

The track hits with real emotional punch. “This song is for everyone who finally realized they deserve more,” Trainor shares. “Sometimes you just need a song that reminds you that love shouldn’t feel exhausting, and that leaving is okay and might be the most powerful thing you can do.” That message is direct, honest, and the song delivers it without flinching.

“Get In Girl” follows “Still Don’t Care,” the album’s first single, which pushed listeners to stop seeking validation from others and own exactly who they are. Across both tracks, Trainor is building something cohesive and confident, and ‘Toy With Me’ delivers on that promise front to back.

The music video makes the whole thing feel like a celebration. Trainor dances freely across iconic Los Angeles landmarks including The Grove and Rodeo Drive, even crashing a celebrity sighting shuttle tour. It’s fun, fearless, and completely on brand.

With ‘Toy With Me’ out now, Trainor is taking the music on the road for The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicking off in June 2026. The run includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Big rooms for a pop star firing on all cylinders.

Traditional Country Torchbearer Alex Miller Goes All In on New Album ‘More Country Than You’

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Traditional Country Torchbearer Alex Miller Goes All In on New Album ‘More Country Than You’

Alex Miller isn’t chasing trends. The rising traditional country singer-songwriter’s new album ‘More Country Than You’ is out now on Billy Jam Records, and it’s ten tracks of unfiltered, steel-and-fiddle country music that knows exactly what it is and wears it proudly.

The album opens with Miller’s take on “Too Much Fun,” the 1995 Top 5 hit by the late Daryle Singletary. It’s a statement of intent right from the jump, blowing the doors off a classic and making it feel immediate again. Produced by industry veteran Jerry Salley and recorded in Ashland City, TN, the record carries the kind of craftsmanship that traditional country demands.

The title track brings in rising star Emily Ann Roberts for a classic male/female back-and-forth, the two trading verses in a boot-scootin’ competition for the countriest crown. It’s playful, sharp, and genuinely fun. “The Byrd,” featuring Tracy Byrd, brings similar energy, channeling the spirit of the great “Moe & Joe” duets while staying firmly planted in today’s soundscape.

The album’s emotional range is real. “As Far As His Mem’ry Lets Her Go” is a never-before-recorded tearjerker about how past pain limits new love. “Why Does My Heart Ache” is a showstopper ballad. “Just A Mom” is a piano-forward tribute dedicated to Miller’s own mother. The depth here is earned, not manufactured.

“Secondhand Smoke,” his current radio single, keeps the twang burning. “Memories And Gin” leans into tasty guitar licks and prominent steel. The album closes with “The Ones That Take Me Home,” Miller’s own love letter to country music itself. It’s the right note to end on.

‘More Country Than You’ is out now on Billy Jam Records.

Cameron Whitcomb Covers Tyler Childers With an Amazon Original That Demands Your Attention

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Cameron Whitcomb Covers Tyler Childers With an Amazon Original That Demands Your Attention

Cameron Whitcomb is everywhere right now, and for good reason. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has dropped “All Your’n,” an Amazon Music Original cover of the Tyler Childers fan favourite, available exclusively on Amazon Music alongside an official live performance video. It’s a bold, confident choice of song, and Whitcomb delivers. Listen here.

The timing couldn’t be better. Whitcomb is currently out on the road as special guest on Hardy’s The Country! Country! Tour, working through a run of US and Canadian dates through July. He’s operating at a level where every move lands with real weight.

His own headline run, the Fragile Egos Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off May 17th at Madison, WI’s The Sylvee, with US dates continuing from there. It’s his most ambitious headlining push yet, and the demand is already proving the moment is his.

That demand is even more apparent Down Under. Whitcomb’s headlining tour of Australia and New Zealand has seen nearly every date sell out, with additional shows added in multiple markets to keep up. That’s not a slow burn, that’s a full ignition.

Festival season adds even more to the plate, with top-billed appearances at Two Step Inn, Stagecoach, and more already locked in. Whitcomb is moving fast, and “All Your’n” is a strong reminder of exactly why.

13 Albums That Are Better With Coffee

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13 Albums That Are Better With Coffee

There’s something about the first cup of the morning that demands the right soundtrack. Not too loud, not too frantic — just something warm, unhurried, and alive. Here are 13 albums that are better with coffee.

Beach House – Depression Cherry

The French-press companion. Its airy synths and slow-burn pacing, particularly the opening track “Levitation,” are perfect for a quiet, slow-motion morning.

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

A staple for a reason. Jones’s calming vocals and gentle jazz-folk production are the sonic equivalent of a warm latte.

Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago

Indie-folk warmth. This album’s quiet, intimate, and introspective sound is best enjoyed while looking out a rainy window.

Nick Drake – Five Leaves Left

For the reflective coffee drinker. Its soothing acoustic sound provides a mellow start to the day.

Joni Mitchell – Blue

A masterpiece of intimacy and emotion. The stripped-down, confessional tone pairs beautifully with a hot black coffee.

Bonobo – Black Sands

Chill electronic beats. The ideal background music for working or waking up slowly, combining soothing vocals with coffeehouse-worthy ambiance.

The Album Leaf – Into the Blue Again

Slow-burning ambient instrumentals. Perfect for a cozy morning in, or on a rainy afternoon in a cafe.

Khruangbin – Texas Moon

A dreamy, instrumental-forward collaboration that brings a groovy, relaxed, and slightly psych-influenced vibe to a sunny morning.

Miles Davis – Kind of Blue

The quintessential coffee-shop jazz album. Its slow, melodic, and sophisticated sound enhances the atmosphere of any morning.

Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out

Cool jazz, featuring the iconic “Take Five.” Its intelligent yet relaxed rhythm is great for focused work or a leisurely Sunday morning.

Kings of Convenience – Riot On an Empty Street

A gentle, intimate acoustic album from Norway that fits perfectly in a cafe.

The Head and the Heart – Let’s Be Still

Folk-pop with warm harmonies, perfect for a calm and positive start to the day.

Neil Young – After the Gold Rush

A relaxed, acoustic-driven album featuring simple, heartfelt songwriting that pairs perfectly with a slow morning.

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