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Sydney Rose Teams Up With Tom Odell On Intimate New Single “OVER”

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Sydney Rose Teams Up With Tom Odell On Intimate New Single “OVER”

Sydney Rose opens 2026 with “OVER,” a new single featuring Tom Odell, out now. The track places Rose’s quiet emotional honesty front and center, unfolding through hushed confessional verses set against acoustic guitar and swelling orchestration. Her vocal delivery stays intimate and restrained as the song builds in tension, with Odell’s harmonies lifting the arrangement into a cinematic release. The result lands with emotional clarity and weight, capturing a moment that feels deeply personal and fully realized.

Reflecting on the collaboration, Rose shares, “Words can’t really describe in full how special it is to have Tom on my song.” The release follows a breakout period led by “We Hug Now,” which earned Gold certification, viral success across TikTok, and major chart placements. With “OVER,” Rose continues to sharpen her songwriting voice, pairing vulnerability with focused melodic storytelling while aligning with an artist whose emotional approach mirrors her own.

The GRAMMY Channel Returns to SiriusXM

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The GRAMMY Channel Returns to SiriusXM

SiriusXM, the Official US Radio Partner of The Grammy Awards, today announced the return of The GRAMMY Channel for its sixth year. Celebrating a standout year in music, the channel is turning up the volume on the biggest stars, breakthrough artists and must-hear songs across all genres. The GRAMMY Channel is airing January 19 through February 1 on SiriusXM in cars on channel 79 and on the SiriusXM app.

Leading up to Music’s Biggest Night, listeners can tune in for the ultimate Grammy soundtrack featuring non-stop music, behind-the-scenes stories and never before heard insights from the nominees and performers across multiple categories, including the Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Artists you’ll hear on the channel include Alex Warren, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Lainey Wilson, Leon Thomas, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, YUNGBLUD, and many more.

The GRAMMY Channel is also bringing listeners directly into the celebrations and closer to the artists they love with exclusive live red carpet coverage and interviews with SiriusXM hosts Davis Burleson, Julia Cunningham and Torae Carr, leading up to the start of the telecast on February 1. The channel will give listeners a backstage pass to pre-ceremony awards where you will hear from SiriusXM host Jessica Lucero and some of the winners right after they accept their Grammy Award. For a complete list of this year’s nominations, click here.

The GRAMMY Channel will also feature guest DJ spots with Khelani, Jesse Welles, YUNGBLUD and more sharing their song picks from the 2026 Grammy nominations.

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and on Paramount+. 

Leeds Electronic Duo TURNSPIT Push Forward With New Single “HAVE A HEART”

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Leeds Electronic Duo TURNSPIT Push Forward With New Single “HAVE A HEART”

Leeds duo TURNSPIT return with their new single “HAVE A HEART,” out January 14, continuing a steady and compelling rise through the UK underground. The track follows early singles “SURRENDER” and “CINDERELLA GIRL,” which earned support from BBC Radio tastemakers including Deb Grant, Nathan Shepherd, Emily Pilbeam, Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq, Chris Hawkins, and John Kennedy. Coverage from The Line of Best Fit and airplay on BBC 6 Music and Radio X further sharpened their growing profile.

“HAVE A HEART” unfolds as an emotive, break-led soundscape built from trance-infused synths, tactile pads, and a close, intimate vocal that brushes the edges of pop. The song carries a strong sense of atmosphere and intent, drawing from influences that range from surreal film to experimental broadcast music traditions. As the duo explain, “it’s about unfinished business.” Recent performances alongside Adult DVD, Honesty, and Night Tapes, as well as a slot at Soho’s Electronic Music Festival, underline a live presence that moves fluidly between intimate electronic moments and club-focused intensity.

Symphonic Metal Band Epinikion Channels Nature’s Power On “Run With The Wolves”

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Symphonic Metal Band Epinikion Channels Nature’s Power On “Run With The Wolves”

Symphonic metal band Epinikion return with their third album single “Run with the Wolves,” out January 15, 2026. The track blends heavy guitars, sweeping orchestration, and the clear, commanding voice of Kimberley Jongen into a vivid musical tribute to nature and the bond between humans and animals. The song carries a strong sense of movement and emotional weight, delivering a focused and immersive listen. A unique highlight comes from Nala, a white shepherd belonging to band members Robert and Renate, whose instinctive howls became part of the final recording and video.

Captured by Jay Dee Video, the accompanying visual places Kimberley and Nala side by side in natural landscapes, reinforcing the song’s themes of purity and connection. “Run with the Wolves” continues the path toward Epinikion’s upcoming album ‘The Force of Nature’, arriving February 2026. The album features 12 tracks, produced and mastered by Jacob Hansen, with artwork by Giannis Nakos. The release will be celebrated with a special show on February 6 at Sound Dog.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Soundtrack Arrives With Peter Peter’s Emotion Driven Original Score

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Soundtrack Arrives With Peter Peter’s Emotion Driven Original Score

The original soundtrack for Heated Rivalry is out now, bringing the series’ emotional undercurrent into sharp focus through a 34-track score by composer and artist Peter Peter. Written specifically for the Crave Original Series, the music mirrors the tension, intimacy, and momentum of the story led by Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. The soundtrack moves with purpose, carrying the show’s pulse and amplifying its most charged moments.

Series creator Jacob Tierney personally selected Peter Peter for the project, emphasizing how central the score is to the show’s identity. Peter Peter describes the experience as creatively transformative, sharing, “The music I composed for Heated Rivalry uncovered a side of me I wasn’t certain I possessed.” The result is a fully immersive listening experience that stands on its own while remaining deeply woven into the world of the series, adapted from Rachel Reid’s bestselling novels.

Johnny Huynh Explores The Painful Addiction Of Toxic Love In His New Single “Bleed My Love”

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Johnny Huynh Explores The Painful Addiction Of Toxic Love In His New Single “Bleed My Love”

Rising singer-songwriter Johnny Huynh shares his new single “BLEED MY LOVE” alongside its official music video, capturing the emotional weight of a toxic push-and-pull relationship with striking clarity. Co-written with Jack Samson, Lucas Sim, and Joe Cho, the song explores an all-consuming connection where devotion feels physically draining. The track lands with emotional precision, pairing raw lyricism with a restrained intensity that lingers. Reflecting on the song, Huynh says, “Writing this song was me reflecting on that chapter with clarity, admitting how deeply it affected me and how much of myself I gave away without realizing it.”

The Sonic Architecture Of Home And The Industrial Soul Of WHIPPED CREAM In “It’s Time To Go Home”

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The Sonic Architecture Of Home And The Industrial Soul Of WHIPPED CREAM In “It’s Time To Go Home”

Canadian producer and vocalist WHIPPED CREAM has entered a new creative era with the release of her latest single “it’s time to go home” via Monstercat. This track functions as a primary document for her 2026 musical direction by layering dark inner monologues over an industrial electronic foundation. Caroline Cecil utilized her own home as a recording space to capture raw and human textures that ground the production in a lived-in reality. The arrangement moves from pulsating basses and intricate techno details to a brighter second chorus where her upper vocal register takes flight. This transition sonically illustrates a return to her roots and a reintroduction of her artistic identity. It is a bold and honest performance that utilizes cinematic synths to explore existential themes.

The song reflects an all-consuming desire to find a place of comfort and truth amidst frustration. WHIPPED CREAM recorded these specific alto vocals to convey a sense of desperation that eventually gives way to a moment of spiritual reckoning. The industrial textures grow louder and heavier as the track progresses to mirror the tension of the lyrical content. By hitting record in her own kitchen, Cecil maintains a direct connection to the girl who once dreamed of dance floors while sitting at home on Vancouver Island. This intentional choice results in a record that feels physical and imperfect in a way that standard studio productions often lack. The final product is a functional and high-energy anthem that stands as a testament to her resilient spirit.

DJ Tennis Enlists Ashee For “I Wanna Know” On New ‘Fabric Presents’ Mix Featuring “Hello Hello”

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DJ Tennis Enlists Ashee For “I Wanna Know” On New ‘Fabric Presents’ Mix Featuring “Hello Hello”

There is a very specific type of musical DNA that comes from spending the 1990s tour-managing bands like Black Flag and Minor Threat. It is a DIY sensibility that prioritizes the raw and the experimental over the polished and the predictable. Manfredi Romano, the man we now know as DJ Tennis, lived that life before he ever touched a turntable in a professional capacity. He was the guy making sure the gear arrived on time for Sonic Youth and Björk. Today, he has been tapped by fabric Records to helm the latest edition of their iconic mix series, ‘fabric presents’. Arriving February 13, 2026, this compilation is a deep dive into a brain that has been collecting vinyl for decades. The mix features nineteen tracks that bridge the gap between early rave culture and modern sound design.

The announcement comes with the immediate release of the single “I Wanna Know,” a collaboration with London producer Ashee. This track serves as a concrete example of Romano’s ability to find the groove within psychedelic textures. He describes the mix as a reflection of how he learned to listen while getting lost on the dancefloor of Room 1. The tracklist includes a wide range of influence, from the heavy atmospherics of Djrum to an M-High edit of the Josh Wink classic “Higher State of Consciousness.” Romano also includes two of his own new original works, including the extended version of “Hello Hello.” This is music that functions beyond simple genre formulas. It is an assertive statement from a curator who has spent thirty years observing the intersection of underground energy and technical precision.

Beyond the decks, Romano remains a fascinating figure in the industry as a label founder, artist manager, and professional chef. He built the Life and Death label into a launchpad for boundary-pushing electronic artists and managed the rise of Tale Of Us. This diverse background informs the curation of the ‘fabric presents’ mix, which he views as an exposed look at his own memory and process. Following the release, he will embark on a global tour with stops in Tokyo, Dubai, and Los Angeles before returning to London for a headline set at fabric on March 21. Seeing these tracks in a live environment provides the ultimate context for his vision. It is a triumphant moment for a renegade who continues to reshape the global electronic landscape on his own terms.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Fordell Research Unit – Pothos
  2. Djrum – Out of Dust
  3. Rudy With a Hoodie – LOVE LOVE LOVE
  4. Vitess – Insane
  5. ID – ID
  6. Klon Dump – As 2
  7. Andre Zimmer – Simpli City
  8. DJ Tennis & Ashee – I Wanna Know (Extended)
  9. M-High – Intrusive Thoughts
  10. Paurro – Bubbles
  11. ID – ID
  12. ID – ID
  13. Mungo Sound Machine – Vamos A La Beach
  14. DJ Tennis – Hello Hello (Extended)
  15. Easttown – Bubblicious
  16. Josh Wink – Higher State of Consciousness (M-High Edit)
  17. Haris – Supadrug A
  18. DJ Romain – Deep Reaktor (DJ Tennis Edit)
  19. Daskal – Unbalance

TOUR DATES:

  • January 17 – Phuket, Thailand – Circoloco Thailand
  • January 24 – Tokyo, Japan – WICKED WITH DJ Tennis
  • January 31 – Dubai, UAE – Ministry Of Sound 35
  • February 28 – Los Angeles, USA – Skyline Festival 2026
  • March 13 – Crans-Montana, Switzerland – Caprices Festival 2026
  • March 21 – London, UK – fabric
  • April 5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – DGTL Amsterdam 2026
  • April 12 – Cyprus – DJ Tennis x Mano Le Tough
  • April 18 – Rome, Italy – MINÛ: DJ Tennis
  • May 22 – Paris, France – Cercle Festival 2026

Arkells And Dallas Smith Headline The Star-Studded Lineup For Meadows Music Festival 2026 In Fergus

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Arkells And Dallas Smith Headline The Star-Studded Lineup For Meadows Music Festival 2026 In Fergus

Organizers of the Meadows Music Festival have officially unveiled the full lineup for their 2026 edition, marking the return of the event to the Fergus Sportsplex on May 29 and 30. This fourth annual gathering serves as a seasonal anchor for Ontario, effectively signaling the start of the summer live-music season. Produced by Farm League Presents, the festival has curated two distinct genre-focused nights to reflect the strength of the current Canadian touring landscape. Friday night focuses on country music, while Saturday shifts the energy toward a heavy-hitting rock schedule. The festival continues to grow as a destination for fans seeking an early look at the artists who will dominate the national circuit throughout the summer months.

The Friday evening lineup features multiple-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year Dallas Smith as the headlining act. He is joined by a talented roster including Cameron Whitcomb, Jason Blaine, and Karli June. The following night, the stage belongs to Arkells, who bring their high-energy performance to Fergus alongside Wild Rivers and the Joel Plaskett Emergency. Rounding out the Rock Night schedule are Yukon Blonde and Softcult, ensuring a diverse range of alternative and indie textures. Organizers Collin McKinnon and Karla Moore have designed this year to balance established legends with emerging voices. Every artist on the bill contributes to a concrete representation of Canada’s contemporary music identity.

Meadows Music Festival provides a community-focused outdoor setting that combines national touring acts with local food and beverage partners. The event has successfully positioned itself as a cultural gathering point for audiences across the province. By hosting the festival in late May, the team creates a perfect opening bookend for the summer concert calendar. Tickets are available now through the official website as fans prepare for two days of world-class performances. This year’s lineup is a triumphant statement of intent for the festival as it enters its fourth consecutive year of operation. It remains an essential stop for anyone invested in the future of the Canadian music scene.

Toronto Trio BBQ Pope Navigate Adulthood And Grief On Their Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Unfurl’

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Toronto Trio BBQ Pope Navigate Adulthood And Grief On Their Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Unfurl’

Toronto indie rock trio BBQ Pope have officially returned with their second full-length album ‘UNFURL’. This nine-song collection represents a bold reflection on grief and the transition into adulthood following a three-year hiatus for the group. Members Reid Millar, Sean Hackl, and Duncan Briggs worked with producer Dylan Frankland at Wychwood Sound to sharpen their garage-punk and psychedelic foundations. The record balances raw heaviness with a sense of gratitude and maturity. It is an assertive and honest document of perseverance that remains true to the DIY spirit the band established at their start in 2015.

The album centerpieces the cathartic single “Pool Hall” which explores the duality of memory and loss. Written as a tribute to a close friend, the track transforms nostalgia for familiar Toronto haunts into a powerful indie rock anthem. Reid Millar delivers a vulnerable vocal performance over layered guitars and a driving rhythm section. This song specifically illustrates the band’s growth as they translate heavy emotional themes into hook-driven arrangements. The production focuses on sonic clarity while maintaining the grit of their live show. Every note on the record serves a functional purpose in telling a story of survival and friendship.

The sessions at Wychwood Sound allowed the trio to experiment with textures ranging from grunge to power-pop. This focus on craftsmanship ensures that ‘UNFURL’ stands as their most cohesive work to date. By facing the uncertainties of modern life with grit and honesty, BBQ Pope have solidified their place in the Ontario underground scene. The record successfully captures the high-energy spirit of their performances alongside the The Dirty Nil and Chastity. It is a triumphant return for a band that understands the enduring strength of shared history and creative discipline. This album provides a concrete look at a band coming into their own.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Content
  2. Quicksand
  3. Pop Punk Song From 1994
  4. Pool Hall
  5. Stuck Inside My Ways
  6. Face The Future
  7. Old Friends
  8. Cry 2
  9. Where The Streets Meet The Skyline
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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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