Music listening keeps shrinking, from shelves to screens to background noise. Philip Kaplan decided to reverse that slide by building Deez Headphones, an over the ear headphone set physically connected to a head mounted CD player.
Designed under the Pudphones banner, Deez Headphones bring the entire compact disc experience back into view. Extra disc storage is built right into the frame, a remote control caddy sits within reach, and a jewel case display keeps album artwork front and center while the music plays.
Percussion steps out of the background and into the spotlight in a riveting performance of Nebojša Jovan Živković’s Trio per Uno Op. 27, where rhythm becomes both voice and narrative. Performed with striking precision and physicality by Saitō Ayaka, Ikeda Airi, and Nishiyama Chisato at Tokushima Bunri University, the piece transforms drums and mallets into pure theatre. It is a reminder that percussion can command the stage with as much melody, drama, and intensity as any solo instrument.
Gab De La Vega releases “No Cigar,” an acoustic reinterpretation of one of punk rock’s most enduring songs by Millencolin, reshaped through his stripped-back, heartfelt songwriting style. First introduced during solo sets and refined on tour, the new version captures the communal spirit of the original while highlighting a distinctly European perspective on punk, trading speed for sincerity without losing its emotional punch. Accompanied by a music video, the release follows Gab’s album Life Burns and arrives as he marks the 10th anniversary of Never Look Back with a special acoustic tour, reconnecting voice, guitar, and roots while breathing new life into a generation-defining anthem.
Puscifer release ‘Normal Isn’t’, their first new album in over five years, out February 6 via Puscifer Entertainment, Alchemy Recordings, and BMG. The 11-song set leans hard into post-punk roots and darker, guitar-forward terrain, pulling from the band’s earliest influences while sharpening their edge. Written and recorded across Arizona, Los Angeles, and on the road during the Sessanta tour, the album blends biting electronics, raw guitar energy, and the band’s unmistakable sense of tension and release. Lead single “Self Evident” offers an early glimpse, captured live during a special Exchange L A performance where the band previewed the record in full.
This album marks a shift in process, with Maynard James Keenan building complete song ideas independently before bringing them to Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, opening the door to spontaneity and aggression. Mitchell’s co-production emphasizes grit and immediacy, while Round notes the freedom of ideas evolving without restraint. Contributions from Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and others deepen the record’s texture, reinforcing ‘Normal Isn’t’ as a statement shaped by observation, urgency, and atmosphere rather than polish.
Alongside the album, Puscifer have announced a wide-ranging 2026 North American tour, launching March 20 in Las Vegas and closing May 14 at Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre. The run includes major stops at New York’s Terminal 5 and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, bringing the new material into large rooms built for scale and immersion.
Track Listing:
Thrust
Normal Isn’t
Bad Wolf
Self Evident
A Public Stoning
The Quiet Parts
Mantastic
Pendulum
ImpetuoUs
Seven One
The Algorithm (Sessanta Live Mix)
Puscifer ‘Normal Isn’t’ North American Tour Dates: Mar 20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan Mar 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Mar 24 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall Mar 25 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park Mar 27 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle Mar 28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Mar 31 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Apr 1 – Durham, NC – DPAC Apr 3 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center Apr 4 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre Apr 7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 Apr 8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre Apr 10 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Premier Theater Apr 11 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall Apr 15 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Apr 16 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre Apr 18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre Apr 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre Apr 21 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Apr 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre Apr 25 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre Apr 26 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live Apr 28 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee Apr 30 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory May 1 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre May 3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre May 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center May 8 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds May 9 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater May 11 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theatre May 13 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
The Phil Collins Story makes its world premiere on February 11 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, launching a four night run before heading out on a 50 city North American tour. The new docu concert traces Phil Collins’ remarkable journey from his chart defining years with Genesis through his era shaping solo career, including his celebrated work on Disney soundtracks. Designed as an immersive live experience, the production combines global musicianship with dynamic visuals, surround sound, and detailed lighting to bring the music close to the audience in a vivid and immediate way.
Produced by Jim Lanahan of Paquin Entertainment and written and staged by Dean Elliott, the creative mind behind The Simon and Garfunkel Story, the show approaches Collins’ catalog with care and clarity. The performance focuses on the emotional weight and melodic strength of the songs, presenting them as shared cultural moments rather than distant nostalgia. With additional cities already planned across Europe and Asia, The Phil Collins Story arrives as a major touring production built around connection, memory, and the enduring power of one of pop music’s most influential catalogs.
The Phil Collins Story 2026 North American Tour Dates: February 12 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino February 13 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino February 14 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino February 15 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino February 18 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall February 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore February 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe February 21 – New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino February 25 – Morristown, NJ – Mayo Performing Arts Center February 26 – Rochester, NY – TBA February 27 – New Haven, CT – TBA March 4 – Boston, MA – TBA March 5 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater March 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre March 7 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park March 8 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre March 11 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha March 13 – St. Louis, MO – TBA March 14 – Nashville, IN – TBA March 15 – Lexington, KY – Lexington Opera House March 16 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace March 18 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – TBA March 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre March 22 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
Rising contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood shares her new single “Merlot,” a warmly observed meditation on love, compromise, and the quiet rituals that shape a life together. Written and performed by Lindsay Strachan, the song finds meaning in small differences and shared habits, framing intimacy through everyday moments rather than grand gestures. The lyric centers on learning, adapting, and choosing connection, allowing affection to surface through detail and honesty.
Produced by Kris Drever, with expressive fiddle lines from Dylan Cairns and the steady resonance of John McDonald’s double bass, “Merlot” unfolds with natural grace and clarity. The release marks the fifth chapter in Strachan’s year-long project of issuing a new single each month, a pace that mirrors her celebration of the classic 45rpm format. Grounded in acoustic textures and thoughtful storytelling, “Merlot” highlights how contemporary folk can honor tradition while speaking directly to modern relationships.
Canadian alternative rock outfit Circle The Cityy step forward with ‘Incommunicado’, a four-song EP centered on emotional distance, fractured communication, and the aftermath of love under pressure. At its core sits lead single “Another Day,” a slow-burning and melodic reckoning with heartbreak and persistence, carried by aching vocal lines and a sense of forward motion earned rather than assumed. The song frames loss and survival side by side, turning isolation into momentum through restraint and clarity.
Across the EP, Circle The Cityy trace the push and pull of modern relationships, from the tension of “Animals” and the magnetic darkness of “Crave” to the inward focus of “In Rewind.” Drawing from their wide-ranging influences and rooted in their Ontario surroundings, the band blend alternative and indie rock with atmospheric weight and emotional detail. ‘Incommunicado’ presents a focused snapshot of a group willing to sit inside discomfort and shape it into something direct, human, and resonant.
German phenomenon Electric Callboy are taking their high-voltage spectacle worldwide with the Tanzneid World Tour 2026. Rebranding their previously announced UK and European dates under one global banner, the tour stretches across Europe, the UK, North America, Japan, and Australia, transforming every stop into a unified celebration of movement, volume, and connection. Known for their collision of metalcore intensity and electronic rave culture, the band continue to scale up, delivering a live show built for massive rooms and full-body release.
Following international sellouts and viral momentum, the Tanzneid World Tour marks a new chapter in Electric Callboy’s live evolution. The band promises a completely refreshed production designed to amplify their signature mix of precision, humor, and dance-floor chaos. This run positions Electric Callboy not just as festival favorites or cult heroes, but as a global force capable of filling arenas across continents with synchronized madness.
Electric Callboy Tanzneid World Tour 2026 Dates: Jan 17 2026 – Rotterdam, NL – Ahoy RTM Jan 18 2026 – Paris, FR – Zenith Paris La Villette Jan 20 2026 – Lyon, FR – Radiant Jan 22 2026 – Barcelona, ES – Sant Jordi Club Jan 23 2026 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Center Jan 25 2026 – Lisbon, PT – Sala Tejo at MEO Arena Apr 17 2026 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Apr 19 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Apr 21 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Apr 22 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic Apr 24 2026 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre Apr 25 2026 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum Apr 28 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center Apr 30 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre May 2 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory May 3 2026 – Chicago, IL – Wintrust Arena May 14 2026 – Laval, QC – Place Bell May 16 2026 – Toronto, ON – Coca Cola Coliseum May 17 2026 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival May 19 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle May 20 2026 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center May 22 2026 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center May 23 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy May 25 2026 – National Harbor, MD – MGM National Harbor May 26 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount May 27 2026 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Aug 29 2026 – Osaka, JP – Gorilla Hall Aug 31 2026 – Tokyo, JP – Garden Theater Sept 4 2026 – Perth, AU – RAC Arena Sept 6 2026 – Adelaide, AU – Adelaide Entertainment Center Sept 8 2026 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena Sept 10 2026 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena Sept 12 2026 – Brisbane, AU – Riverstage
Liverpool duo The Wood return with “Cold Fire,” the title track from their new EP, out now via Riverdream Records. Joined by special guest Brooke Combe, the song opens on warm electric piano chords before settling into a slow-burning groove shaped by gospel harmonies, soul phrasing, and restrained momentum. Combe’s vocal sits front and center, direct and intimate, guiding the track through its simmering build while Alex Evans enters with a low-register delivery edged in grit and control.
Produced by Steve Powell and mastered by Pete Maher, the track reflects the duo’s ability to blend gospel, soul, jazz, and rock into something unforced and immediate. Recorded with a focus on performance and feel, “Cold Fire” continues the path The Wood established with earlier releases, pairing deep grooves with melodic clarity. The EP builds on a foundation laid by years of collaboration and shared history in Liverpool’s dockland studios, presenting a sound that moves confidently between styles while staying grounded in texture, rhythm, and emotional pull.
Rising electronic pop auteur googly eyes returns with “Made Of,” the second release from a forthcoming collaborative project created entirely with Tove Lo and Flume. Co-written by all three, the track pushes further into sharp-edged, future-facing pop, balancing ambition, friction, and emotional exposure with sleek electronic precision. Directed by Maya Sassoon, the accompanying video mirrors the song’s intensity, giving visual form to its raw charge and restless motion.
The collaboration traces back to a 2023 open call from Tove Lo and Flume that drew thousands of submissions, with googly eyes emerging as the clear creative match. Since then, the partnership has produced “I Don’t Go Out” and now “Made Of,” both pointing toward a full collaborative EP ahead. Known for writing, producing, and shaping her own work end to end, googly eyes brings that self-built sensibility into this shared space, pairing glitchy textures and poetic instincts with the weight and clarity of seasoned collaborators. Released via Pretty Swede Records in collaboration with Neon Gold, “Made Of” sharpens her trajectory and expands her world without diluting its core.
