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Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s Release Ain’t Rocked in a While, Announce U.S. Tour Including Nashville Pop-Up and Fall Headline Dates

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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb and his band The Fixin’s release their anticipated new album, Ain’t Rocked in a While, today via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers. Steam/purchase HERE.

Produced by Cobb and Oran ThorntonAin’t Rocked in a While captures the electric energy of Cobb’s live shows, while still keeping his signature storytelling at the forefront. Recorded live to tape at The Black Palace in Springfield, MO, the album finds Cobb returning to his roots, as he blends his timeless country sound with influences from classic rock. Alongside today’s release, a new lyric video for “Bad Feelin’” is also out now—watch HERE.

In celebration of the new album, Cobb & The Fixin’s will perform a special pop-up album release show at Nashville’s The Blue Room on July 15 in addition to an extensive headline tour through this fall. Upcoming stops include New York’s Bowery Ballroom, Los Angeles’ Troubadour, Chicago’s Joe’s on Weed St., Washington, D.C.’s The Hamilton, Tucson’s Club Congress and Portland’s Aladdin Theater, among many others. See below for complete itinerary. Full details can be found at www.brentcobbmusic.com/tour.

Reflecting on the project, Cobb shares, “I feel like sometimes when people come to our shows, there might be a disconnect. People might view me as just a singer-songwriter. You know, sit down and tell ‘em a nice, little Southern story. Sing ‘em a song. And our live show kinda rocks. Sometimes people are taken aback. I want people to have an album of reference.”

In addition to Cobb (vocals, guitar), The Fixin’s are Len Clark (drums), Matt McDaniel (guitars) and Josh Williams (bass).

Based in Ellaville, GA, Cobb has released five albums to date including 2023’s acclaimed record, Southern Star—a love-letter to his southern roots, filled with the sounds and stories of his home state of Georgia. Of the record, Rolling Stone declared, “Few artists embody the South quite like Brent Cobb…he summons the easygoing vibes and sounds of his native Georgia,” while No Depression praised, “A true songwriting craftsman with a disarming drawl and plainspoken lyricism, Cobb’s music often feels like it exudes a sense of authenticity and tradition.”

In addition to his work as an artist, Cobb is an esteemed songwriter with cuts by Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Hailey Whitters, Whiskey Myers and many more. Additionally, his song, “Snakebite,” was featured in the first season of Paramount’s “Landman” this past fall, and he released his first children’s book, Little Stuff, in 2021, which was written as a reflection on what’s truly important in life and was inspired by Cobb’s song of the same name from his album, Keep ‘Em On They Toes.

AIN’T ROCKED IN A WHILE TRACK LIST
1. Beyond Measure
2. Ain’t Rocked in a While
3. Bad Feelin’
4. Do It All the Time
5. Even If It’s Broke
6. In Our Hands
7. Power Man
8. Take Yer Meds
9. Til Dawn
10. Beyond Measure (Fixin’s)

BRENT COBB CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
July 15 /// Nashville, TN /// The Blue Room
July 18 /// Redmond, OR /// FairWell Festival
July 19 /// Whitefish, MT /// Under The Big Sky Festival
July 20 /// Whitefish, MT /// The Remington
August 1 /// Bozeman, MT /// Sweet Pea Festival
August 15 /// Des Moines, IA /// Iowa State Fair
August 16 /// Hobart, IN /// The Art Theater
August 17 /// Cadillac, MI /// Coyote Crossing Resort
August 22 /// Douglas, GA /// Martin Center
August 28 /// Columbus, OH /// A&R Bar
August 29 /// Lexington, VA /// Lime Kiln Theater
September 25 /// Minneapolis, MN /// Fine Line
September 26 /// Davenport, IA /// Racoon Motel
September 27 /// Chicago, IL /// Joe’s on Weed St.
September 28 /// Grand Rapids, MI /// The Stache
September 30 /// Flint, MI /// The Machine Shop
October 1 /// Cleveland Heights, OH /// Grog Shop
October 3 /// Toronto, ON /// The Velvet Underground
October 4 /// Buffalo, NY /// Buffalo Iron Works
October 5 /// Pittsburgh, PA /// Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
October 7 /// Washington, D.C. /// The Hamilton
October 8 /// Ardmore, PA /// Ardmore Music Hall
October 10 /// Woodstock, NY /// Levon Helm Studios
October 12 /// Fall River, MA /// Narrows Center of the Arts
October 13 /// New York, NY /// Bowery Ballroom
November 7 /// Kansas City, MO /// Knuckleheads Saloon
November 8 /// Mcalester, OK /// Dancing Rabbit Music Festival
November 10 /// Albuquerque, NM /// Revel
November 11 /// Tucson, AZ /// Club Congress
November 13 /// Los Angeles, CA /// Troubadour
November 16 /// Menlo Park, CA /// The Guild
November 18 /// Healdsburg, CA /// Little Saint
November 20 /// Portland, OR /// Aladdin Theater
November 21 /// Seattle, WA /// Tractor Tavern
November 22 /// Spokane, WA /// The District at Knitting Factory
November 23 /// Great Falls, MT /// The Newberry
December 4 /// Las Vegas, NV /// The Theater at Virgin Hotels*
December 5 /// Las Vegas, NV /// The Theater at Virgin Hotels*

*supporting The Red Clay Strays

Stereophonics Announce Fall U.S. Tour Dates, New Album ‘Make ’em Laugh, Make ’em Cry, Make ’em Wait’ Out Now

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Following their largely sold-out North American run earlier this year, legendary U.K. band Stereophonics will return to the U.S. for additional headline dates this Fall.

The shows kick off on September 20 in Nashville, with stops in Austin, Dallas, San Diego, plus performances at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta and Ohana Festival in Dana Point.

Their new album, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, was just released via EMI to extensive critical praise. Listen HERE.

Leading up to the album’s release, the band shared “Seems Like You Don’t Know Me” and “There’s Always Gonna Be Something” from the LP.

Written and recorded in London, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait marks the band’s highly anticipated return with an eight record LP. As with previous album artwork, Kelly Jones has gravitated towards different art forms to influence the project’s aesthetic, whether that be paintings, books or films.

“I went to New York, I visited some galleries, I saw ‘ART IS A GUARANTY OF SANITY’, a painting by Louise Bourgeois,” says Jones, “She believed art was a form of mental healing and a way to process difficult emotions. The spelling caught me first, then the simplicity of the words etched onto a pink tile. So I tried scratching my title, inspired by my own art school teacher thirty years ago. And I loved it. I loved the simplicity of the pink. The pink album was born.”

Stereophonics has cemented their position as one of our most enduring and loved bands with 1.5B+ in worldwide streams, 10M+ in U.K. album sales, eight #1 albums, 12 “Top 10 albums” and 10 “Top 10 Singles”. They have earned their status and respect amongst their fans, peers and artists from across the musical generations, ranging from Bob Dylan to David Bowie to Dua Lipa. Their knack for blending rock sensibilities with soaring melodies keeps their sound vital, while Kelly Jones’ ever-introspective lyrics continue to resonate with each passing year.

‘MAKE ‘EM LAUGH, MAKE ‘EM CRY, MAKE ‘EM WAIT’ TRACKLIST:
1. Make It On Your Own
2. There’s Always Gonna Be Something
3. Seems Like You Don’t Know Me
4. Colours Of October
5. Eyes Too Big For My Belly
6. Mary Is A Singer
7. Backroom Boys
8. Feeling Of Falling We Crave

STEREOPHONICS 2025 LIVE DATES
August 16 /// Norfolk, UK /// Sandringham Estate
September 20 /// Nashville, TN /// Brooklyn Bowl
September 21 /// Atlanta, GA /// Shaky Knees Festival
September 23 /// Austin, TX /// Emo’s
September 24 /// Dallas, TX /// Granada Theatre
September 26 /// Dana Point, CA /// Ohana Festival
September 27 /// San Diego, CA /// Humphreys

Flume and JPEGMAFIA Drop Surprise Collab EP We Live In A Society Featuring Ravyn Lenae

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Following last week’s mind-bending “Track 1” video, Flume and JPEGMAFIA confirm the release of a new collaborative EP, We Live In A Society, out now. The EP features three additional new songs including “Is It Real” with Ravyn Lenae.


Longtime friends, having collaborated on “How To Build A Relationship” from Flume’s much-lauded 2019 mixtape Hi This Is Flume and “New Black History” from JPEG’s 2024 LP I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU, Flume and JPEGMAFIA got in the studio last year and laid down “Track 1” in one of their first takes.

Soon after, they recruited Ravyn Lenae to join them on “Is It Real” ahead of her track “Love Me Not” becoming the biggest single of her career to date, surpassing 1 billion streams worldwide.

We Live In A Society is Grammy-winning artist, producer and songwriter Flume’s first release since 2023, when he dropped two back-to-back mixtapes of previously unreleased material from throughout his career. He’s spent the time since mostly out of public view.

Flume exploded into global consciousness in 2011 when his early release “Sleepless” captivated Australia and quickly spread around the world. Since then, he’s released three widely acclaimed studio albums, three cult favorite mixtapes and a handful of EPs, and won countless accolades including 13 Arias, two Triple J Hottest 100 #1s and a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is a global headliner who has played lineup-topping sets at festivals worldwide including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Outside Lands, Japan’s Summersonic, Italy’s C2C and many more.

JPEGMAFIA (Barrington Hendricks, “Peggy”) is a multi-talented experimental rapper, producer, performer and leader in the experimental rap scene. He has released several critically acclaimed and prolific projects including Veteran (2018), All My Heroes Are Cornballs (2019), and (OFFLINE! 2021). He has sold-out headline tours globally and shared stages with artists including Playboi Carti, Gorillaz, Vince Staples, Ty Dolla $ign, Omar Apollo, Turnstile, Tinashe and Channel Tres, and made festival appearances at Coachella, Primavera Sound, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Listen Out and many more.

In 2023, he went independent and released SCARING THE HOES, a collaborative album with one of his closest contemporaries, Danny Brown, to widespread critical acclaim and chart success. In August 2024 he released I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU which peaked in the Billboard Top 200 independently and further expanded his fanbase.

Ravyn Lenae arrived on the scene during the latter half of the 2010s with a trio of EPs that touched on styles ranging from house to synth-funk, with 2018’s EP Crush and its lead single “Sticky” making the biggest splash. HYPNOS, her critically acclaimed debut full-length, was released in 2022 via Atlantic Records, with Steve Lacy, Monte Booker and KAYTRANADA among its producers. Her sophomore album Bird’s Eye was released in August of 2024, garnering her critical acclaim from NPR, Pitchfork, Harper’s Bazaar, Billboard, The Guardian and The Washington Post, among others. Bird’s Eye notably features “Love Me Not,” which has emerged in recent months as the biggest single of her career to date.

FLUME & JPEGMAFIA—WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY TRACKLIST:
1. Track 1
2. Is It Real featuring Ravyn Lenae
3. AI Girlfriend
4. The Ocean Is Fake

Jack Rush Ignites Summer with Fiery New Single “Burn Baby Burn”

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Following the success of his debut album Late Bloomer and his follow up single The Wildcat, Jack Rush returns with a new single entitled “Burn Baby Burn” for Rattler Records just in time to ignite a hot, hot summer. In “Burn Baby Burn” Rush paints a sizzling portrait of hot love, made memorable with the fiery refrain “I’m hot like a wire, so burn baby burn” – see full lyrics on page 2. The track oozes sensuality and desire, an irresistible earworm from start to finish.

Produced by Neihardt (Davide Joerg), “Burn Baby Burn” is a shimmering melodic indie rocker blending vintage and contemporary sounds and showcasing Rush’s one-man mission to make guitar solos cool again, while his distinct vocals are highly charged with his characteristic emotional flare. This marks his second follow up release since the acclaimed album debut and once again showcases a high-energy side of his artistry.

Jack Rush, a late but surprising revelation on the music scene, once again confirms his talent and originality. With “Burn Baby Burn”, he embraces a melodic and engaging rock sound, masterfully mixing vintage and contemporary sounds. His style remains unique: at times serious, at times ironic, but always incisive and authentic.  

Bowling For Soup Hit the Road with “Warped Or Bust” Tour Ahead of Warped Tour Orlando 2025

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Bowling For Soup have a huge 2025 coming up. They’re so excited that they “couldn’t wait for the Summer at The Warped Tour”; they’ve had heavy involvement announcing various bands for this years comeback of the event, they’re playing some of the dates themselves, they went and covered one of the most iconic songs ever to be heard across Warped Tour stages over the years – Blink 182’s The Rock Show.

With “BFS” playing Warped Tour Orlando in November, that seemed like a great reason to put a tour together, so that is exactly what Bowling For Soup have done.

They will hit the road with their good friends The Dollyrots and Don’t Panic in support for a week of shows in November, which culminates with their appearance at Warped Tour Orlando. The full list of shows is as follows:

Bowling For Soup – Warped Or Bust November 2025 US Tour Dates:

Nov 6th – New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 7th – Huntsville, Alabama
Nov 8th – Little Rock, Arkansas
Nov 9th – Knoxville, Tennesee
Nov 11th – Asheville, North Carolina
Nov 12th – Jacksonville, Florida
Nov 16th – Warped Tour Orlando

Ohana Festival 2025 Brings Eddie Vedder, Green Day, Hozier, and Over 35 Artists to Doheny State Beach

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Ohana Festival is proud to announce its 2025 lineup featuring headliners Eddie Vedder and Earthlings, Green Day and Hozier, alongside performances by Kings of Leon, Cage The Elephant, Leon Bridges, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Garbage, Wet Leg, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Royel Otis, Stereophonics, Lukas Nelson and many more!

The oceanfront festival will bring fans another incredible weekend of world-class music featuring over 35 artists, three stages, passionately curated environmental programming from The Cove, a sprawling outdoor art gallery, and more at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA September 26-28.

VIP Tickets offer a dedicated entrance into the festival, a complimentary round-trip shuttle pass to and from the Ohana and with a VIP Express Lane at shuttle pick-up, a commemorative Ohana Festival beach bag with essentials, access into the VIP Lounge with special viewing of the Main Stage and access to VIP viewing bleachers, comfortable shaded cabanas, hammocks and lounge seating to relax beachside, private bars pouring a variety of beers, wines, cocktails for purchase, air-conditioned premium restrooms, and much more. Ultimate VIP offers a two-person package, including two 3-Day VIP wristbands, a 4-night stay at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, access to the Backstage Artist Guest Lounge, a dedicated shuttle service to and from the festival, credits for food and beverage concessions and merchandise, a limited-edition Ohana 2025 Poster autographed by Eddie Vedder and more.

Founded by Eddie Vedder in 2016, and a three-time Music Festival of the Year (Global, under 30K attendance) recipient by Pollstar, Ohana Festival is a leader in sustainability and conservation by combining the power of music and activism. The Cove, a one-of-a-kind area within the grounds, brings the festival’s core pillars to life: Oceans, Activism, Conservation, Indigenous Voices, Art, and Community Action. Leading the charge, the Storytellers Stage shines a light through its thought-provoking 3-Day panels led by renowned environmentalists, researchers, activists, professional surfers, and more. Fans can also immerse themselves in The Cove Gallery, where hundreds of curated art pieces, centered on the interlacing of music, street and board culture are on display and available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Ohana’s nonprofit partners through the Vitalogy Foundation. Programming will be announced soon.

Halestorm Announce Everest Album & Massive Tour with Lindsey Stirling, Apocalyptica, and Bloodywood

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Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, have announced Everest, their sixth studio album out August 8 on Atlantic Records. Today the band also announced the “nEVEREST Duality tour,” a US/Canada tour this fall with Lindsey Stirling and supported by Apocalyptica.

Last week, the band offered a glimpse of Everest with “Darkness Always Wins,” the first song to be revealed from the upcoming collection. The song teases an album, produced by GRAMMY winner Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), that dives deeply, both lyrically and sonically, into the band’s mountainous climb over the last couple decades.

“Our album Everest is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings,” says Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale. “We weave a tangled web of melancholy, frustration, anger and the vast purgatory of love and love lost. It is a rollercoaster of epic musical detours, great songwriting and completely unhinged twists and turns. Everest is an auditory representation of the 4 pillars of Halestorm. Let us reintroduce ourselves and invite you into our world…if you dare.”

Rolling Stone said of “Darkness Always Wins,” “What the song has going for is its catchy, brooding, and dramatic in all the ways we love Halestorm songs to be,” and Revolver noted “The arrangement remains lean even as the amps begin to crank into the red, though ‘Darkness Always Wins’ still sports some exquisite minor-key melodicism, a metal-chunked bridge, loud-as-hell requiem bells and a classically rippin’ rock guitar solo.”

JULY
1 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Les Docks (headline date)
2 – Eindhoven – Effenaar (headline date)
5 – Birmingham, UK – Villa Park (supporting Black Sabbath)
17 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena (supporting Volbeat)
19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
21 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
22 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
24 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
25 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (supporting Volbeat)
26 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (supporting Volbeat)
29 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall (supporting Volbeat)
31 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP (supporting Volbeat)

AUGUST
2 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater (supporting Volbeat)
3 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
4 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
6 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
7 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live (supporting Volbeat)
9 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center (supporting Volbeat)
12 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater (supporting Volbeat)
13 – Gilford, NH – Bank NH Pavilion (supporting Volbeat)
14 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center (supporting Volbeat)
16 – Hershey, PA – GIANT Center (supporting Volbeat)
17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
19 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
21 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center (supporting Volbeat)
22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (supporting Volbeat)
23 – Marshfield, WI – Central Wisconsin State Fair (headline date)

SEPTEMBER
11 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
12 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
14 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
16 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
18 – Laval, QC – Place Bell (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
19 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
21 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
23 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
24 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
26 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
27 – Duluth, MN – AMSOIL Arena (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
29 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)

OCTOBER
1 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
2 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
4 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
5 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
7 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
8 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
11 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena (co-bill w/ Lindsey Stirling, with Apocalyptica)
22 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof (with Bloodywood)
23 – Oberhausen, DE – Turbinehalle 2 (with Bloodywood)
25 – Hamburg, DE – Inselpark Arena (with Bloodywood)
27 – Stockholm SE – Fållan (with Bloodywood)
28 – Copenhagen, DK – The Grey Hall (with Bloodywood)
30 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar (with Bloodywood)

NOVEMBER
1 – Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle (with Bloodywood)
3 – Prague, CZ – Lucerna Velky Sal (with Bloodywood)
5 – Vienna, AT – Gasometer (with Bloodywood)
6 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra (with Bloodywood)
8 – Munich, DE – Zenith (with Bloodywood)
9 – Zurich, CH – Komplex457 (with Bloodywood)
11 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz (with Bloodywood)
12 – Barcelona, ES – Razzmatazz 1 (with Bloodywood)
14 – Pamplona, ES – Totem (with Bloodywood)
15 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera (with Bloodywood)
17 – Paris, FR – Olympia (with Bloodywood)
18 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live (with Bloodywood)
20 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
21 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
23 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
24 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)
26 – London, UK – O2 Arena (with Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines)

5 Surprising Facts About J. Dilla’s ‘Donuts’

On February 7, 2006—his 32nd birthday—J Dilla gifted the world Donuts, a radiant burst of creativity made with turntables, soul records, and pure heart. Three days later, he passed away, leaving behind an album that would ripple across genres and generations. Made with looped grooves, chopped soul, and hidden details tucked into every second, Donuts feels like a love letter written in beats. Here are 5 amazing facts that show just how magical this record really is.

1. The album plays in a circle—just like a donut.
Donuts opens with “Don’t Cry” flowing into “Workinonit” and ends with “Last Donut of the Night,” which loops back into the beginning. The cycle plays continuously, with no defined start or finish. The structure mirrors the shape of a donut: round, connected, and never quite finished.

2. Dilla guarded it like treasure—even from his mom.
While working on the album, Dilla kept it private, crafting each track with intention. During one hospital stay, his mother listened to a draft while he was out for treatment. When he found out, he playfully scolded her—he wanted to share it only when every beat felt complete.

3. The track names came from someone else—with Dilla’s blessing.
The names of Donuts’ 31 tracks came from Stones Throw’s art director Jeff Jank. He arranged the running order and gave the tracks their titles, drawing inspiration from the feel of each beat. When Dilla saw the final list, he smiled and laughed at a few—perfectly in sync with the spirit of the album.

4. The beats traveled through time and space.
Some of Donuts came from hospital sessions, while other parts originated from demos Dilla made at home. Whether made on an MPC, Pro Tools, or a turntable on a hospital tray, every piece found its place. The result is a sonic patchwork of memory, energy, and endless invention.

5. “I just want to finish the album.”
As Dilla’s condition grew more intense, he stayed focused on creating. Nurses and doctors watched him make music while resting, always returning to his sampler and records. One doctor later recalled Dilla saying his only goal was to complete Donuts. And he did—with rhythm, soul, and clarity.

Donuts spins with warmth, joy, and something close to timelessness. Each beat feels personal, each loop purposeful, and every second carries the unmistakable sound of someone pouring their full self into the music. Press play again, and you’ll always find your way back to the beginning.

TikTok and MLS Renew Game-Changing Partnership to Bring Soccer Fans Even Closer

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TikTok and Major League Soccer (MLS) are excited to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership with an extended multiyear agreement. This renewed collaboration reinforces our ongoing commitment to enriching the soccer fan experience, providing fans with unparalleled access to the sport, and strengthening the connection between MLS, its players, and the global fan community.

Since kicking off the partnership in 2023, TikTok has become a go-to platform for soccer fans, offering everything from behind-the-scenes content to live match highlights, fan reactions, and creative edits. This extension builds on the success of initiatives like last year’s groundbreaking Player Spotlight: Messi, where TikTok, in partnership with Apple TV and MLS, exclusively streamed a live feed of Lionel Messi during his debut MLS Cup Playoff match for Inter Miami CF. This marked the first time TikTok streamed an entire live soccer match with a single player focus and was the largest live viewership for a U.S. sports league on the platform.

“We are excited to renew our partnership with Major League Soccer and continue bringing fans closer to the sport they love,” said Rollo Goldstaub, Head of Sports Partnerships, TikTok. “MLS has one of the most passionate and engaged fanbases in the world, and we look forward to offering even more unique and exciting opportunities for fans to connect in ways that only TikTok can offer.”

Millions of soccer fans are already thriving on TikTok: there are 14.8 million posts using #soccer, with nearly 9 million posts in 2024 alone. MLS’ growing international presence on TikTok, with 65% of its fanbase outside the US (TikTok internal data, 2024) reflects the league’s global appeal and engagement with fans around the world.

“Major League Soccer’s continued partnership with TikTok supports our commitment to reaching fans with dynamic content, driving global engagement and discovery,” said Jen Cramer, Executive Vice President of Partnership Marketing, Major League Soccer. “This collaboration helps us engage soccer enthusiasts while also evolving how we connect with the next generation of MLS fans and new audiences.”

This renewed partnership continues to keep TikTok at the heart of global soccer fandom, bringing fans exclusive access, creative content, and one-of-a-kind experiences that celebrate the game we all love.

5 Surprising Facts About Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’

Radiohead didn’t announce their In Rainbows album with a press tour or a big reveal—it floated into inboxes like a quiet meteor in 2007, transforming the music industry in the process. With its pay-what-you-want release, radiant artwork, and some of the band’s most intimate songwriting, it became both a cultural moment and a creative reset. But behind the colorful splash of its cover and the haunting beauty of tracks like “Nude” and “Reckoner” are stories full of weird houses, surprise kids’ choirs, and a truly funky drum machine. Here are 5 facts about In Rainbows that might make you hear it all differently.

1. The album was born in a crumbling mansion full of “strange vibes.”
Radiohead recorded part of In Rainbows at Tottenham House, a derelict country estate with holes in the floors, broken windows, and rain leaking through the ceilings. The band lived in caravans on the property while recording inside the spooky building. Thom Yorke later said the place had an eerie energy that crept into the music. Apparently, a haunted vibe pairs well with strings and falsetto.

2. One song took four versions—and a few “sonic babies.”
“All I Need” wasn’t recorded in one clean take. Instead, it was pieced together from four different versions. Producer Nigel Godrich blended elements of each and made the band commit to their performances by locking in the rhythm track early. Colin Greenwood said the result created something beautifully unpredictable, like their sounds were “having little sonic babies.”

3. A group of schoolchildren helped open the album.
The cheer you hear at the start of “15 Step” isn’t sampled from a festival—it’s a real group of kids from Oxford’s Matrix Music School. Their joyful clapping and whooping offsets the song’s darker lyrics about disillusionment. The contrast was deliberate, and also kind of adorable: the band added the kids after hearing their excitement in the studio hallways.

4. One bassline saved a song ten years in the making.
“Nude” first appeared during the OK Computer sessions but never quite worked. Years later, Colin Greenwood came up with a new bassline that unlocked the song’s flow and finally brought it to life. The updated version—with lush strings and Yorke’s aching falsetto—became one of the album’s emotional high points. Sometimes, it takes a decade to find the right groove.

5. Radiohead’s final decision wasn’t about money—it was about freedom.
The pay-what-you-want release model for In Rainbows started as an idea from their managers during a long recording stretch. Radiohead wanted to reach fans directly, without rules or intermediaries. Fans could download the album for free—or pay whatever they felt it was worth. No catch, no email sign-up. Just music, straight from the source.

In Rainbows continues to glow brighter with time—sonically rich, emotionally open, and packed with details that reward careful listening. Whether you fell in love with the layered swirl of “Weird Fishes” or the whispered goodbye of “Videotape,” the album remains a triumph of feeling over flash. And now you know: sometimes it takes haunted mansions, string theory, and a room full of kids to make something timeless.