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Creed and Limp Bizkit Bury The Hatchet To Co-Headline Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival

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Creed and Limp Bizkit Bury The Hatchet To Co-Headline Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival

Rock fans should brace themselves: multi-platinum acts Creed and Limp Bizkit will co-headline the 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. In one of the most-anticipated live events of 2026, the two acts, who famously clashed back in the summer of 2000, are putting the past behind them for this two-day festival. Now in its third year, the festival features a stacked lineup of platinum-selling heavyweights and rock newcomers, evolving into a destination event for rock loyalists.

On Saturday, July 18th, Limp Bizkit will headline, supported by Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, and Puddle of Mudd on the Higher Main Stage. On Sunday, July 19th, Creed will close the festival, supported by Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox, and Hoobastank. The side stage across both days will feature exciting performances from Magnolia Park, The Verve Pipe, and Big Wreck. Presales for two-day tickets start on Tuesday, December 16th, at 10 am CST, ahead of the general sale on Friday, December 19th.

Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival 2026 Lineup:

  • Saturday, July 18: Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, Puddle of Mudd, Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild, Slay Squad, and more.
  • Sunday, July 19: Creed, Bush, Mammoth, Candlebox, Hoobastank, Sleep Theory, Big Wreck, The Verve Pipe, Ashes Of Billy.

ROXY MUSIC’s Phil Manzanera Announces U.S. Dates for ‘Evening Of Words And Music’

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ROXY MUSIC’s Phil Manzanera Announces U.S. Dates for ‘Evening Of Words And Music’

Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer and Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera has announced an extended run of U.S. shows in support of his recent memoir and companion CD, both titled ‘Revolucion To Roxy’. The unique hybrid show, “An Evening Of Words And Music With Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera,” will find the esteemed record producer performing and discussing his fascinating life, which covers everything from living through the Cuban Revolution to his time with Roxy Music. The memoir delves into exciting adventures with a cast of musical royalty, including Bob Dylan, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders).

The newly confirmed dates will take place in February and May 2026, starting on February 11 in Los Angeles, CA. Each stop features Manzanera in conversation with an industry leader or renowned journalist, culminating with a special event at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, OH, on May 14. The companion music CD, ‘Revolucion To Roxy’, is also out now and features ten Phil Manzanera tracks, including five previously unreleased songs.

Phil Manzanera 2026 U.S. Tour Dates:

  • February 11: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy (in conversation with Merck Mercuriadis)
  • February 17: Palm Springs, CA @ Revolution Stage Company (in conversation with Fred Bronson)
  • February 19: San Francisco, CA @ The Great American Music Hall (in conversation with Anil Prasad)
  • May 14: Cleveland, OH @ Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (in conversation with Jason Handley)

DETROIT ILLHARMONIC SYMPHONY Teams With Punk Icons for New Album ‘Everything Is Shattered’

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DETROIT ILLHARMONIC SYMPHONY Teams With Punk Icons for New Album ‘Everything Is Shattered’

The Los Angeles-based collective Detroit Illharmonic Symphony has released their new album, ‘Everything Is Shattered’, a wild mashup of punk, indie rock, hip hop, and cinematic chaos, straight from California’s legendary Geza X Records. The lead track, the high-energy post-punk anthem “Everything Is Shattered,” features southern California punk pioneer Jack Grisham (TSOL) alongside future superstar Max Galbreath on vocals, recorded and produced by Paul Roessler. The album continues to deliver bold genre-fusing moments, including Keith Morris (Circle Jerks, Black Flag) contributing vocals on the psychedelic surf-punk track “If You Cooperate,” with violin from Cecilia Suhr.

These two songs, and others on the 14-track collection, come from the bold 2025 animated motion picture I’d Rather Be Turned Into Cat Food, written and directed by Walter Santucci and produced by Evil Cat Land. Fusing elements of punk, indie rock, classical music, hip hop, and soul, the album brings to life fantasies of TSOL jamming with the Beastie Boys in a Quentin Tarantino movie. With a rich diversity on display—from the 70s soul of “Doo Doo On A Stick” to the hip-hop cool of “Welcome to Fear City”—this latest record, which is also available on a limited-edition translucent blue vinyl 7” single, is loaded with punk attitude, cinematic soundscapes, and hip hop swagger, perfect for unique, left-of-center playlists.

TRACK LIST:

    1. “Everything Is Shattered”
    1. “If You Cooperate”
    1. “Welcome to Fear City”
    1. “I Can Give You More”
    1. “Doo Doo On a Stick”
    1. “Ruby’s Song”
    1. “Who Loves You”
    1. “Night of the Raccoons”
    1. “She’s Never Gonna Love Me”
    1. “You Gotta Take It Easy Baby”
    1. “Shiro Kuroko”
    1. “You Have One Minute to Disperse”
    1. “Sea Otter Goes to College”
    1. “Destroy God”

Vana Announces First US Headline Tour ‘The Lady In Red Tour’ Starting April 2026

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Vana Announces First US Headline Tour ‘The Lady In Red Tour’ Starting April 2026

Fresh off her signing to Sumerian Records and the release of her single “Pray,” Vana has announced her first major US headline run, the “Vana: The Lady In Red Tour.” The 31-city North American trek launches on April 17th, 2026, in Atlanta and runs through early June, featuring special guests Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook. This tour marks a significant turning point for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who spent 2025 building independent momentum and racking up over 85 million streams before stepping into the headline spotlight, bringing her gritty, trap-infused industrial metal to rooms across the U.S. and Canada.

Vana called the headline tour a dream come true, noting, “This tour feels like the moment I finally get to step into the world I’ve been building in my head since I started Vana.” The “Lady In Red Tour” routing is designed for both her day-one and new fans, hitting marquee rooms like The Roxy in Los Angeles, Gramercy in New York, and The Sinclair in Boston, alongside indie staples like Bottom Lounge in Chicago. A passionate advocate for inclusion and mental health awareness, Vana’s music merges brutal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, and she co-produces all her music with Vincent Ernst of Magnolia Park, crafting a visually and sonically uncompromising world. General tickets go on sale this Friday, December 12th at 10 am local time.

Vana: The Lady In Red Tour 2026 Dates:

  • Fri 4/17: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
  • Sat 4/18: Orlando, FL @ Conduit
  • Sun 4/19: Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
  • Tue 4/21: North Carolina @ Hangar 1819
  • Wed 4/22: Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry
  • Thu 4/23: Washington, DC @ Atlantis
  • Sat 4/25: New York, NY @ Gramercy
  • Sun 4/26: Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
  • Tue 4/28: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
  • Wed 4/29: Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
  • Fri 5/1: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
  • Sat 5/2: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
  • Sun 5/3: St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
  • Tue 5/5: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
  • Thu 5/7: Denver, CO @ Bluebird
  • Sat 5/9: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand @ The Complex
  • Sun 5/10: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social
  • Tue 5/12: Seattle, WA @ The Croc
  • Wed 5/13: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne
  • Fri 5/15: Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield
  • Sat 5/16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
  • Sun 5/17: Anaheim, CA @ HOB Parish
  • Tue 5/19: Arizona @ Crescent Ballroom
  • Thu 5/21: Austin, TX @ CATIL
  • Fri 5/22: Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
  • Sat 5/23: Dallas, TX @ Puzzles
  • Tue 5/26: Nashville, TN @ Basement East
  • Thu 5/28: Allentown, PA @ Arrow
  • Fri 5/29: Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall
  • Sat 5/30: Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall
  • Mon 6/1: Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall

OUR LADY PEACE Extends 30th Anniversary Tour Into 2026 With U.S. Headline Dates

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OUR LADY PEACE Extends 30th Anniversary Tour Into 2026 With U.S. Headline Dates

Iconic rockers Our Lady Peace have spent 2025 celebrating their 30th anniversary all over North America with eagerly anticipated new music, electrifying live shows, and history-making appearances, including receiving their very own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Due to overwhelming demand following their summer tour with Collective Soul and +LIVE+, the celebration is officially continuing into the new year with an extended, U.S.-only leg of their “Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour” headlining tour. Frontman Raine Maida announced the news by exclaiming, “It’s been a long time coming but we can finally announce we’re bringing the OLP30 tour to the USA. LFG!!!”

This new run of shows, featuring special guests The Verve Pipe, will kick off on March 5 in Chicago, IL, and once again spotlight Our Lady Peace’s greatest hits, alongside the new music that has been released throughout 2025. To commemorate the band’s milestone, they released three EPs over the past year—OLP30 Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3—each featuring three new songs, including the fan favorites “Sound The Alarm” and “I Wanna Be Your Drug,” alongside classic tracks like “Clumsy” and “Superman’s Dead.” The band also recently released “Whatever (Redux),” a re-recorded version of their song “Whatever” that has been well-loved by fans for over two decades.

As one of Canada’s most influential rock bands, Our Lady Peace has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades, having sold over five million albums worldwide and earning multiple JUNO and MuchMusic Video Awards. Their extensive touring history includes sharing stages with rock giants like The Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses. The band is looking forward to extending the festivities into the new year, bringing their multi-platinum catalog and new material to audiences across the U.S. Tickets are on sale starting this Friday, December 12.

OUR LADY PEACE 30th Anniversary Tour 2026 U.S. Dates:

  • Thu 3/5: Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
  • Fri 3/6: Council Bluffs, IA @ Whiskey Roadhouse
  • Sun 3/8: Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • Tue 3/10: St. Louis, MO @ The Sovereign
  • Thu 3/12: Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s
  • Fri 3/13: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
  • Sun 3/15: Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
  • Mon 3/16: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
  • Wed 3/18: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • Thu 3/19: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
  • Sat 3/21: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
  • Sun 3/22: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
  • Tue 3/24: Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
  • Wed 3/25: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
  • Fri 3/27: Baltimore, MD @ Harbor Room at Horseshoe Casino
  • Sat 3/28: Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
  • Sun 3/29: Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony
  • Tue 3/31: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
  • Thu 4/2: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
  • Fri 4/3: Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
  • Sat 4/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian Theatre

CRADLE OF FILTH Announces Headlining U.S. Tour

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces Headlining U.S. Tour

Cradle Of Filth has announced a headlining U.S. tour for spring, with support from Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black. This new run of shows comes shortly after a major internal shakeup involving lawsuits and the departure of six former members of the band. The tour is set to kick off on April 30 in San Antonio, TX, and includes stops at major festivals like Crush The Coast Fest and Welcome To Rockville, before concluding the first leg of dates in Denver, CO, on May 23.

CRADLE OF FILTH 2026 U.S. TOUR DATES:

  • 04/30: San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
  • 05/01: Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s
  • 05/03: Corpus Christi, TX @ Crush The Coast Fest
  • 05/04: Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
  • 05/05: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
  • 05/07: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
  • 05/08: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl
  • 05/09: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
  • 05/11: Washington, DC @ Black Cat
  • 05/12: Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian
  • 05/14: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
  • 05/16: Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
  • 05/19: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
  • 05/20: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
  • 05/21: Lawrence, KS @ Granda Theater
  • 05/22: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
  • 05/23: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater

Josh Levi Announces North American ‘HYDRAULIC TOUR 2026’

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Josh Levi Announces North American ‘HYDRAULIC TOUR 2026’

Josh Levi has announced his eagerly awaited “Hydraulic Tour 2026,” an extensive North American headline run kicking off on February 18 at Chicago’s Subterranean and traveling into mid-March. The tour celebrates the recent arrival of Levi’s acclaimed debut studio album, ‘HYDRAULIC’, available now via Raedio/Atlantic Records, which was met with instant praise, with Billboard raving it is “the progeny of one of Gen Z’s most well-studied R&B students.” The 15-track project is packed with hits, featuring guest appearances from BEAM and FLO, and production from multiplatinum hitmakers like London On Da Track and MNEK.

Highlights of the headline run include a very special homecoming show at Houston’s The Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues Houston on March 4 and performances at historic venues like Washington, DC’s Union Stage and Los Angeles’ Troubadour. Named an “Artist To Watch” by Spotify and an “R&B Rookie of the Month” by Billboard, Levi spent 2024 winning over audiences with show-stealing appearances, including a festival debut at TwoGether Land. With all that powerful energy at his back, Levi, who is known for his dynamic vocals and soulful spirit, now pushes to even greater heights, rising to the vanguard of modern R&B. General on-sales for the tour begin Thursday, December 11 at 10 am local time.

JOSH LEVI HYDRAULIC TOUR 2026:

  • February 18: Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
  • February 23: Toronto, ON @ Drake Underground
  • February 25: New York, NY @ Racket
  • February 27: Washington, DC @ Union Stage
  • February 28: Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theater (Tap Room)
  • March 1: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft
  • March 4: Houston, TX @ The Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues Houston
  • March 5: Dallas, TX @ The Cambridge Room @ House of Blues Dallas
  • March 8: Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
  • March 11: San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord

Pisgah Announces Second Album ‘Faultlines’ Balancing Indie Rock and Emotional Confession

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Pisgah Announces Second Album ‘Faultlines’ Balancing Indie Rock and Emotional Confession

Pisgah, the solo project of London-based American singer-songwriter Brittney Jenkins, announces the release of her second full-length album, ‘Faultlines’. The record follows her acclaimed 2022 debut, ‘Call Louder for Me When You Call’, and marks a bold artistic leap forward by balancing shimmering indie rock textures with deeply personal songwriting. Blending the introspective lyricism of Julia Jacklin and Ex:Re with the raw emotional weight of Big Thief and Indigo de Souza, ‘Faultlines’ stands as an emotionally unflinching meditation on generational trauma, loss, and the subtle fault lines that shape who we ultimately become.

‘Faultlines’ was written and recorded by Jenkins in her home studio and co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Dan Duszynski. Across eight tracks, Jenkins expertly weaves together reflective storytelling and evocative sonic landscapes that range from euphoric electric guitar layers to stark, haunting minimalism. The album draws inspiration from a wide constellation of sources, including mythic figures like Hecate, the quiet devastation of Aimee Mann, and visual artists like Francesca Woodman. Her academic background in art history even led her to create a moodboard before recording, a juxtaposition of shadow and light that perfectly mirrors the record’s duality.

Jenkins explains that the album “explores where fault lies when our relationships, with others and with ourselves, break down completely.” The final cover image, taken on the north shore of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, beautifully captures the record’s essence: transformation through turbulence. The music, which sits at the crossroads of alternative rock, indie folk, and dream pop, is both intimate yet cinematic, fragile yet fierce. With ‘Faultlines’, Jenkins refines her vision, expanding her sonic palette and deepening her lyrical focus, delivering a compelling musical statement.

ABSTRACTED Unveils Massive New Progressive Single “Axis” From Upcoming Album ‘Hiraeth’

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ABSTRACTED Unveils Massive New Progressive Single “Axis” From Upcoming Album ‘Hiraeth’

Brazilian extreme progressive metal group ABSTRACTED has returned with their second single, the over nine-minute odyssey “Axis,” from their forthcoming album, ‘Hiraeth’. The band is “super stoked” to present the new single, which they feel combines all the moods they try to bring as a group—a long, heavy, and bold piece of music. The release is accompanied by a new music video filmed during their return to the stages in São Paulo, Brazil. Fans should also remember their premiere single, “Languish,” which features Chaney Crabb from Entheos, as both tracks will be featured on the new album.

The two singles showcase the impressive diversity and ability of the group. While “Languish” highlighted the group’s more extreme tendencies, channeling deathcore and djent influence with a brash and aggressive sound, “Axis” displays a profound progressive odyssey. This over nine-minute track features rich peaks and valleys that celebrate the group’s atmospheric, melodic, and instrumental prowess, marking something truly inspiring in its workout of notes and emotions. ‘Hiraeth’, the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Atma Conflux’, is set for a February 20th release on CD and digital via M-Theory Audio.

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Is The Most Important Holiday Soundtrack of All Time (And How Vince Guaraldi Quietly Changed Everything)

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Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Is The Most Important Holiday Soundtrack of All Time (And How Vince Guaraldi Quietly Changed Everything)

There are holiday albums, there are holiday classics, and then there is Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas — the cozy, melancholic, jazz-soaked blanket that somehow makes the world feel both brighter and more reflective. It’s a soundtrack wrapped in brushed cymbals and children’s choir harmonies. And yes, Charles Schulz had to fight for it. Television executives thought jazz was “too adult,” “too sad,” and “too sophisticated” for a kids’ special. Schulz believed the opposite: that jazz captured the honest emotional lives of children better than any cartoon jingle could.

So Guaraldi sat down at the piano, and the world quietly shifted. Here are ten ways this little soundtrack transformed holiday music, jazz, television, and the entire emotional range of December.

  1. Jazz in a children’s special? Unthinkable at the time. Guaraldi didn’t just introduce jazz to kids — he made them love it.
  2. It dared to show emotions beyond “merry and bright.” “Christmas Time Is Here” proved holiday music could be tender, wistful, even a little sad.
  3. The soundtrack became the narrator. Guaraldi’s music isn’t background — it’s the heartbeat of the story.
  4. It brought small-combo jazz into mainstream living rooms. Millions heard jazz chords for the first time without even realizing it.
  5. It created one of the most recognizable sonic identities ever. Two seconds of “Linus and Lucy” and everyone knows exactly what month it is.
  6. It reinvented Christmas music as something soft, introspective and emotionally layered.
  7. It launched an entirely new December vibe — the warm, subtle, cozy-jazz aesthetic dominating holiday playlists today.
  8. It proved instrumental holiday albums could be commercial hits, despite zero sleigh bells screaming for attention.
  9. It became a gateway drug to jazz. Ask musicians what first pulled them in — many say this album.
  10. It permanently embedded jazz into the cultural fabric of Christmas, without asking permission.

TV executives wanted generic cheer. Schulz wanted truth. They worried jazz was “too sad.” Schulz knew kids felt everything — joy, longing, hope, loneliness, the Big Questions.

And Guaraldi could score all of it.

So Schulz fought, Guaraldi played, and a miracle landed on television screens in 1965.

The result?

The most important holiday soundtrack of all time.

Not because it’s the biggest.

But because it told the truth — softly, beautifully, honestly — at a time of year when we all need a little honesty.

Cue the first piano notes. December has officially begun.

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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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