Toad The Wet Sprocket have announced ‘RINGS The Acoustic Sessions’, a stripped-back album reimagining their most beloved songs through intimate acoustic arrangements, out January 30, 2026 on Abe’s Records. The collection reframes familiar material with clarity and warmth, placing melody and lyric front and center while tracing the band’s long arc with calm confidence. The announcement follows the close of their four-month Good Intentions 2025 U.S. tour and arrives alongside the release of “Rings Live from the Ryman”, captured during their VEEPs livestream at the Ryman Auditorium. The performance underscores the emotional pull and quiet strength of these reworked songs, presenting a focused snapshot of what the full album offers.
The Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor Takes ‘The Salton Sea’ On The Road With Massive 2026 U.S. And U.K. Tour
Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids is heading out on an extensive 2026 U.S. and U.K. headline tour in support of his new solo album ‘The Salton Sea’, out now via Nightshoes Syndicate and Big Scary Monsters. The 50-date run launches January 22 in Dallas and stretches coast to coast, including standout stops at Los Angeles’s Permanent Records and New York City’s Mercury Lounge. All U.S. dates will feature support from Small Uncle, which includes Pryor’s children Lily and Jerzy Pryor, who also join him as part of his live band.
Self-produced and shaped further with mixing and additional production by Peter Katis, ‘The Salton Sea’ leans into a wide-open full-band sound with big drums, hazy guitars, and shimmering weight. The album draws inspiration from American alternative touchstones while grounding itself in personal reckoning and clarity. Recent singles including “The Dishonesty” and the title track have earned strong support across the alternative music landscape, underscoring Pryor’s continued creative momentum beyond his foundational work with The Get Up Kids.
Live, this material carries a directness that suits intimate rooms and long nights on the road. Pryor’s songwriting sits comfortably between reflection and forward motion, delivered with the confidence of an artist deeply connected to both his past and present. This tour places ‘The Salton Sea’ squarely in motion, bringing its full-band energy to audiences across North America and the U.K. in a sustained, far-reaching run.
Matt Pryor And ‘The Salton Sea’ Tour Dates:
January 22 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
January 23 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor
January 24 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
January 25 – Houston, TX – White Oak
January 28 – Tampa, FL – New World Brewery
January 29 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street
January 30 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
January 31 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
February 1 – Charleston, SC – The Music Farm
February 3 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
February 4 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
February 5 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
February 6 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
February 7 – Birmingham, AL – TrimTab Brewing
February 8 – Nashville, TN – DRKMTTR
February 26 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
February 27 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
February 28 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s
March 1 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Permanent Records
March 4 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
March 6 – Portland, OR – Show Bar
March 7 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
March 8 – Spokane, WA – Big Dipper
March 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Basement
March 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
March 13 – Denver, CO – Skylark Lounge
March 31 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
April 1 – Milwaukee, WI – Anodyne
April 2 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
April 3 – Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch
April 4 – Cleveland, OH – B Side Lounge
April 7 – Boston, MA – Sonia
April 8 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne
April 9 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
April 10 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
April 11 – Washington, DC – Songbyrd
April 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
April 15 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
April 16 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi Fi
April 17 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
April 18 – St. Louis, MO – The Sinkhole
April 30 – Bristol, UK – Rough Trade Bristol
May 1 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
May 2 – London, UK – The Lexington
May 3 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega
May 5 – Glasgow, UK – Hug and Pint
May 6 – Leeds, UK – The Attic
May 7 – Manchester, UK – Star and Garter
May 8 – Cambridge, UK – Blue Moon
Naty Giachino Steps Forward With ‘Just a Drummer’ And A Global Creative Vision
London-based Uruguayan-British songwriter, drummer, and singer Naty Giachino released her debut album ‘Just a Drummer’ in 2025, a statement built on independence, range, and lived experience. Singing, drumming, and co-producing the record alongside Alex Scarfe, Naty moves freely across indie rock, acoustic textures, and spoken word, performing in both English and Spanish as a reflection of her personal journey. Recorded and mixed between the UK and Japan, the album places rhythm at the center while giving equal weight to melody, language, and emotional clarity.
A student of legendary Uruguayan drummer Osvaldo Fattoruso, Naty’s path includes touring South America with Guy Pratt, international radio and television appearances, and extensive session work across Europe and South America. Her 2024 release “Chelsea Girls,” a reimagining of Nico’s art-rock classic, earned global airplay, followed by recent performances in Tokyo and Osaka and collaborations with Katsuharu Koura. With a new single recorded in Tokyo alongside renowned engineer Hiro Takagi, Naty continues to expand her sound through hands-on creation, global connection, and a clear commitment to artistic control.
Wu-Tang Clan Take “Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber” Worldwide In 2026
Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan have announced international dates for “Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber,” a 15-date global tour following a massive North American run earlier this year. The tour opens March 2 in Amsterdam and moves through major arenas across Europe, including stops in Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Belgium, before closing the European leg with shows in London and Manchester. From there, the tour continues to Dubai and Australia, wrapping March 28 in Sydney.
“Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber” spans the full force of the group’s catalog, pulling from era-defining releases including ‘Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers’ and the quadruple-platinum ‘Wu-Tang Forever’. The setlists are built to reach deep, with rarely performed songs alongside foundational tracks that helped shape hip-hop’s global language. With more than 40 million albums sold worldwide and seven gold and platinum studio releases, Wu-Tang Clan’s impact remains unmatched in scale and influence.
The tour extends momentum built through their first-ever Las Vegas residency and a 27-date North American leg that reaffirmed their presence on the world’s biggest stages. VIP packages will be available in select markets, offering premium seating, exclusive merchandise, and access to the Wu-Tang Clan Time Capsule. This run stands as a focused, high-impact celebration of legacy, history, and the collective power of one of music’s most enduring groups.
Wu-Tang Forever The Final Chamber Tour Dates 2026:
March 2 – Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome
March 3 – Berlin – Uber Arena
March 5 – Łódź – Atlas Arena
March 6 – Vienna – Wiener Stadthalle
March 8 – Bologna – Unipol Arena
March 10 – Cologne – Lanxess Arena
March 11 – Paris – Accor Arena
March 12 – Zürich – Hallenstadion
March 15 – Brussels – ING Arena
March 17 – London – The O2
March 19 – Manchester – Co-op Live
March 22 – Dubai – Coca-Cola Arena
March 25 – Brisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 27 – Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena
March 28 – Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena
Beth Hart Brings ‘You Still Got Me’ To UK Stages With May 2026 Tour
Blues rock powerhouse Beth Hart returns to the UK in May 2026 for five headline dates celebrating her acclaimed album ‘You Still Got Me’. The tour opens at Bristol Beacon on May 15 and moves through Edinburgh, Nottingham, Gateshead, and Oxford, bringing Hart’s full-bodied performances back to some of the country’s most revered rooms.
Released via Provogue and Mascot Label Group, ‘You Still Got Me’ captures Hart at her most open and commanding, pairing raw emotional delivery with fearless songwriting. The album continues her long-standing connection with listeners, built over decades of touring and releases that balance vulnerability with strength. Songs from the record translate powerfully to the stage, where Hart’s voice and presence fill the room without artifice.
Hart’s live shows thrive on an intense bond between artist and audience, one forged through honesty, risk, and total commitment to the moment. Each performance becomes a shared experience, shaped by empathy, release, and connection. This UK run extends that exchange, offering nights rooted in truth, grit, and the kind of emotional electricity that keeps audiences locked in from first note to last.
Beth Hart UK Tour Dates 2026:
May 15 – Bristol Beacon – Bristol, UK
May 16 – Usher Hall – Edinburgh, UK
May 18 – Royal Concert Hall – Nottingham, UK
May 20 – The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – Gateshead, UK
May 22 – New Theatre – Oxford, UK
Severe Girls Sharpen The Hooks On “Feels Like Pretending” From Debut EP ‘Another Night’
North West alt-rock newcomers Severe Girls return with “Feels Like Pretending,” a radio-ready rush of melody and unease that closes out their debut EP ‘Another Night’. Built on fuzzed guitars and tightly wound power pop momentum, the track zeroes in on disguise, emotional drift, and the effort of holding things together when everything feels slightly off. Clocking in at just under four minutes, it pairs immediacy with introspection, delivering hooks that land fast while letting the tension linger underneath.
Written by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Richardson, the song draws from life between Manchester and Liverpool and a personal creative reset after years spent on other people’s stages and sessions. Inspired by the direct pull of American college rock and the simplicity of classic verse-chorus songwriting, “Feels Like Pretending” frames relationship friction as a wider question of convention, escape, and self-performance. Alongside Jon Hughes, Chris Clayden, and Mike Duckworth, Severe Girls lock into a sound that values clarity, melody, and forward motion, closing their first EP with confidence and bite.
Set It Off Go For The Throat On “Pathological” From Their Self-Titled Era
Independent active rock outfit Set It Off return swinging with “Pathological,” a furious new track taken from their upcoming self-titled album. Built on serrated riffs, rap-inflected verses, and relentless momentum, the song fires directly at manipulation, dishonesty, and people who build their lives on bluff and fabrication. Vocalist Cody Carson frames the track as a personal reckoning, shaped by real encounters with people who exploited trust to get ahead, letting the anger land plainly and without restraint.
“Pathological” opens the band’s first album since ‘Elsewhere’ and marks their debut full-length release as a fully independent act. Following radio success with tracks like “Punching Bag,” “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing REBORN,” and “Rotten,” Set It Off push further into heavier, more confrontational territory. Taking full control of their output has sharpened both their sound and intent, with this new chapter capturing a band leaning into volume, intensity, and hard-earned clarity.
Ashley Cooke Leans Into The Spiral On “Tin Foil Hat” With Two Distinct Versions
Powerhouse country artist Ashley Cooke has released two versions of her new song “Tin Foil Hat” via Big Loud and Back Blocks Music. Written with Seth Ennis, Mike Robinson, and Emily Weisband and produced by Dan Huff, the track zeroes in on overthinking and emotional spirals, capturing the mental tug-of-war between doubt and instinct. Both versions frame that tension with clarity, giving the lyric room to breathe while Cooke’s delivery stays sharp and conversational.
The release follows a fast-moving stretch that includes “The Hell You Are” landing as the #1 most added song at country radio and a steady rollout of fan-forward releases. After headlining her Your Place Tour and hitting the road with Kane Brown, Cooke continues to widen her lane with confident, modern storytelling. “Tin Foil Hat” fits squarely into that momentum, turning everyday anxiety into something immediate, relatable, and unmistakably hers.
Brian Fauteux’s Book ‘Music In Orbit’ Maps Satellite Radio’s Place Between Broadcast Tradition And Streaming Power
Music in Orbit by Brian Fauteux examines how satellite radio reshaped music listening long before streaming platforms took hold, positioning services like Sirius and XM as both a bridge and a blueprint for today’s digital music economy. Tracing the rise of subscription radio, niche channels, and celebrity-hosted programming, the book argues for the continued cultural importance of radio while confronting the consequences of consolidation and monopoly power. With clear connections to the realities facing working musicians, listeners, and music communities, Music In Orbit situates satellite radio as an active force in the modern media landscape rather than a technological footnote.
Ella Langley Teams With Miranda Lambert On “Choosin’ Texas” Country Firestarter
Multi-platinum country force Ella Langley has released her new single “Choosin’ Texas” via Columbia Records and SAWGOD. Co-written and co-produced with Miranda Lambert alongside Ben West, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor, the track leans into swagger, wit, and regional pride, with Lambert adding background vocals. Built from a writing-room spark and a story that stuck, the song moves with confidence and bite, pairing Langley’s commanding delivery with a chorus that lands clean and loud.
The release arrives as Langley closes the final stretch of her sold-out Still Hungover Tour and begins a run of Texas dates, after teasing the song live earlier this year. With a debut album ‘Hungover’ already delivering chart-topping singles and major awards momentum, “Choosin’ Texas” adds another sharp entry to a catalog driven by bold choices and clear identity. The track captures Langley’s forward motion right now, rooted in collaboration, stage-tested energy, and a voice that cuts through.