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High Water Festival Earns Pollstar Award Nomination Ahead Of Alabama Shakes And Caamp Headlining 2026 Edition

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High Water Festival Earns Pollstar Award Nomination Ahead Of Alabama Shakes And Caamp Headlining 2026 Edition

High Water Festival prepares to welcome fans back to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on April 18–19, bringing together a stacked lineup led by Alabama Shakes and Caamp. The festival also features My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Maren Morris, and more. With 20 artists performing across two stages and no overlapping set times, the festival remains a favorite for fans seeking both discovery and depth in a relaxed, waterfront setting.

All artists set to perform at High Water 2026 include headliners Alabama Shakes and Caamp alongside My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Jesse Welles, Maren Morris, Peach Pit, Watchhouse, Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Jensen McRae, Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners, Arcy Drive, Chance Peña, Trousdale, Penny & Sparrow, The Runarounds, hey, nothing, Winyah, and Alice Phoebe Lou. Presented as a celebration of music, food, and libations, High Water Festival has earned national recognition for pairing world-class live performances with standout culinary programming, local and regional food partners, craft beer, cocktails, and a distinctly Southern sense of place.

The Pollstar Awards are the live entertainment industry’s only peer-voted honors, recognizing excellence across tours, venues, festivals, and executives worldwide. Nominees are selected by Pollstar’s nominating committee, composed of agents, promoters, managers, venue representatives, and touring professionals. Winners are determined through a combination of subscriber voting, industry data, and ticket sales. In the Music Festival of The Year (Global; under 30K attendance) category, they are “Recognizing the most artistically and commercially successful festival of the year, providing the most rewarding experience for fans and artists.”

High Water Festival joins a select group of standout festivals, including Ohana Festival, Hinterland Festival, Treefort Music Fest, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, and Two Step Inn. The 37th Annual Pollstar Awards will take place on April 15th at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles as part of Pollstar Live!, the world’s largest gathering of concert industry professionals. Voting opens to Pollstar subscribers on January 16th and runs through February 6th at 5 pm PT. With the 2026 edition of High Water Festival just around the corner, the Pollstar nomination serves as a timely recognition of the event’s vision, execution, and growing influence within the live music landscape.

Swedish Prog Metal Act SOEN Share Orchestral Single “Indifferent” From ‘Reliance’ Album Out Now

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Swedish Prog Metal Act SOEN Share Orchestral Single “Indifferent” From ‘Reliance’ Album Out Now

SOEN has unveiled “Indifferent,” their fourth single from the studio album ‘Reliance,’ released this Friday, January 16 via Silver Lining Music. The beautifully orchestrated modern lament on the loss of love rides resolutely on the power of strings, piano, and Joel Ekelof’s voice, carried by the Atlantis string quartet. According to vocalist and frontman Joel Ekelof, “‘Indifferent’ is about reliance turning into absence. The quiet shock of realizing that the person you lean on is no longer there emotionally.” Founding member and drummer Martin Lopez adds, “Carried by the fantastic Atlantis string quartet, the song lets tension and restraint speak louder than anger. Connection carries risk, but it’s worth the attempt.” The video presents a female dancer transformed into a character drawn from the ‘Reliance’ album artwork, her makeup and costume echoing the theme as she fuses elegance with visceral expressions of sorrow and pain in harmony with the music. With ‘Reliance,’ their seventh studio album, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse spearheaded by Joel Ekelof on vocals and Martin Lopez on drums continue to find incredible new pathways into the spatial areas between light and dark, loud and calm, heavy and soothing. With Lars Enok Åhlund on keyboards and guitar, Cody Lee Ford on guitar, and Stefan Stenberg on bass standing shoulder to shoulder with Ekelof and Lopez, the lush continual evolution of SOEN’s sound soars. The first single “Primal” is a provoking, barrel-chested roar detailing the existential fight between the human spirit and our current world, the second single “Mercenary” channels the weight of inherited violence and the personal cost of conviction with unflinching clarity, and the recently released third single “Discordia” takes the listener on a musical exploration, juxtaposing lush somber moments with crushing waves of relentless propulsion.

SOEN is gearing up for a packed 2026, having announced a 16-date headline tour across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and unveiled a strong run of summer festival appearances. Following their acclaimed recent tours, the band brings their trademark blend of power, precision, and emotion to stages around the world.

2026 Shows:

29 January / 2 February – 70000 Tons Of Metal

20 February – Nalen, Stockholm (Sweden)

21 February – Folkets Park, Huskvarna (Sweden)

22 February – Mejeriet, Lund (Sweden)

23 February – Pumpehuset, Copenhagen (Denmark)

24 February – Sentrum Scene, Oslo (Norway)

25 February – Biljardkompaniet, Kristianstad (Sweden)

26 February – Gothenburg Film Studios, Gothenburg (Sweden)

27 February – Frimis, Orebro (Sweden)

28 February – Havet, Trondheim (Norway)

1 March – Kulturens Hus, Luleå (Sweden)

3 March – Lutakko, Jyväskylä (Finland)

4 March – Tampereen Tavara-asema, Tampere (Finland)

5 March – Logomo, Turku (Finland)

6 March – Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali, Oulu (Finland)

7 March – Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki (Finland)

8 March – Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki (Finland)

May – Andernach Metal Days (Germany)

5 June – Metalfest Open Air, Okres Plzeň-město (Czech Republic)

13 June – MammothFest, Thessaloníki (Greece)

1-4 July – Rockharz Festival, Ballenstedt (Germany)

4 July – Ilovaari Festival, Joensuu (Finland)

7 August – Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk (Belgium)

14 August – Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer (France)

12-15 August – Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbuhl (Germany)

28-30 August – Posada Rock Festival, Câmpulung Muscel (Romania)

Luke Bryan And Bourgeois Guitars Unveil Limited Edition Models Featuring Walnut From Flint Rock Farms

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Luke Bryan And Bourgeois Guitars Unveil Limited Edition Models Featuring Walnut From Flint Rock Farms

Bourgeois Guitars has released a pair of Luke Bryan Model guitars, created in collaboration with five-time Entertainer of the Year country music star Luke Bryan. Inspired by a harvest of walnut trees from Luke’s Tennessee farm, the series represents more than a decade of shared vision between Bryan and Bourgeois founder Dana Bourgeois. More than a decade ago, Bryan asked Dana whether black walnut was a suitable tonewood for acoustic guitars. Dana’s response, “Heck yeah,” set the partnership in motion. Bryan invited Bourgeois to his farm, where the two walked his property on a tree-tagging expedition. Bourgeois later selected choice boards at a sawmill where Luke’s logs were processed. After ten years of curing in Bourgeois’ workshop, the time was finally right to transform lumber into guitars.

The Luke Bryan Signature Limited Edition is a collaboration between Bourgeois Guitars and Luke, who provided black walnut from his Tennessee farm for the back and sides of the Limited Edition. Only thirty guitars will be crafted from Flint Rock Farms Black Walnut, each individually numbered and personally signed by Luke. Handcrafted in Lewiston, Maine, the Luke Bryan Signature Limited Edition is a short-scale Slope Shouldered Dreadnought built with select Flint Rock Farms Black Walnut and paired with a torrefied Maine Adirondack spruce top, a tonewood combination reflecting the spirit of the collaboration. The result offers a punchy, sparkling midrange for which walnut is renowned. The fretboard and headstock pay tribute to Luke’s longtime hunting pastime with a custom antler inlay pattern, and the headstock is appointed with the Flint Rock Farms logo. Bourgeois’s distinctive sunburst finish completes the aesthetic, bringing the story full circle from farm to workshop.

To bring their collaboration to many more players, Luke and Bourgeois also introduced a companion model designed to retail at a significantly lower price point. The Luke Bryan Touchstone Edition is inspired directly by the Lewiston-built Limited Edition, echoing the aesthetics and narrative of the original. Side by side, the two models are closely matched in appearance. From the ridge above Luke Bryan’s Tennessee farm to the benches of the Bourgeois workshop, the collaboration between Luke and Dana represents a rare convergence of place, story, and craft. Together, the Limited Edition and Touchstone Edition offer two expressions of the same artistic vision, one bespoke and rooted in farm-to-workshop craftsmanship, the other designed to carry that legacy to a broader community of musicians and collectors. The Luke Bryan Signature Limited Edition is available through select Bourgeois Authorized Dealers worldwide and Bryan’s website.

Story Of The Year Unleash Vulnerable Single “Disconnected” From Upcoming Album ‘A.R.S.O.N.’ Out February 1

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Story Of The Year Unleash Vulnerable Single “Disconnected” From Upcoming Album ‘A.R.S.O.N.’ Out February 1

Story Of The Year has released “Disconnected,” the second single from their upcoming 8th studio album ‘A.R.S.O.N.,’ arriving everywhere February 13th, 2026 via SharpTone Records. The vulnerable, no-holds-barred track captures the frustration of wanting to get better without knowing where to start and resisting the urge to implode in loneliness. Cathartic screams, punchy guitars, and massive drums drive the song’s intensity as frontman Dan Marsala confesses, “I’m sick of being disconnected from everything I need.” The music video offers a moody, visually captivating accompaniment that captures the head-spinning feeling of being caught between the desire to heal and the feeling of falling apart. According to guitarist Ryan Phillips, “‘Disconnected’ is one of those songs that nicely encapsulates where we are creatively these days: Big, anthemic vocals & massive guitar riffs over high energy drums. When I showed Colin [Brittain] the original version of the song, he loved everything besides the main guitar riff I had at the time. One day by chance I played him a song that I had planned for a solo record. It was this long piano piece that slowly gained momentum and then finally exploded into this really heavy low tuned whammy bar riff. He stopped the song and said ‘Dude, that’s the riff we need. We have to use that as the main riff for “Disconnected.”‘ He cut it together and it worked perfectly. Sometimes that’s how it goes!”

“Disconnected” follows the first single, “Gasoline (All Rage Still Only Numb),” an explosive song about the consequences of reaching your breaking point that topped SiriusXM Octane as the #1 most-played track after release and is currently tied for the fifth most-added song on active rock charts this week. With ‘A.R.S.O.N.,’ Story of the Year push their sound forward while homing in on the raw honesty that defines them. The title, an acronym for “All Rage, Still Only Numb,” sets the tone for an album that turns their explosive energy toward themes of anxiety, emotional unrest, and the shadows we carry. Fusing sharp modern post-hardcore with polished production and echoes of their early emo identity, ‘A.R.S.O.N.’ emerges as a charged, cohesive journey through what it means to survive yourself. The band exploded onto the scene with their groundbreaking debut ‘Page Avenue,’ one of the first albums of its kind to sell over a million copies. The breakout single “Until the Day I Die” quickly became both an enduring anthem and a mission statement for the band. What began as four friends working in a St. Louis pizza joint evolved into a movement, connecting deeply with fans through every era. From ‘Page Avenue’ (2003) to ‘In the Wake of Determination’ (2005), ‘The Black Swan’ (2008), ‘The Constant’ (2010), ‘Wolves’ (2017), and ‘Tear Me to Pieces’ (2023), the band, comprised of Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, Josh Wills, and Adam Russell, has delivered a signature blend of melodic aggression, raw vulnerability, and anthems built to scream along to in the dark.

Melanie Baker Channels ’90s Alt-Rock Spirit On Fizzy Break-Up Single “Bored” From Debut LP

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Melanie Baker Channels ’90s Alt-Rock Spirit On Fizzy Break-Up Single “Bored” From Debut LP

Melanie Baker has released “Bored,” a cheeky, guitar-driven break-up anthem turning frustration into fizzy defiance and marking the second reveal from her first full-length record ‘SOMEBODY HELP ME, I’M BEING SPONTANEOUS!’ following November lead single “Sad Clown.” The track channels Courtney Barnett’s wry vocal delivery with subtle verses exploding into wall-of-sound choruses and an exhilarating guitar solo. According to Baker, “It’s a sarcastic break-up song about the girl who got away (but left you for your best mate) so you sure as hell hope she still thinks about you anyway. I was spending a lot of time alone in my studio, learning to let go and learning to have fun again. I knew I wanted it to have a really silly Weezer-esque solo and blink-182-esque guitar riffs, I think I even pulled up a Busted song as a reference when I sent it to my bandmate, Adam. He sent it back to me the same day with all of the drums tracked and the new fun, crunchy guitar lines. I was so excited because it was so silly and unserious, which is so different from my usual songwriting (sad, angsty doom and gloom). The lyrics are meant to be kind of sarcastic and playful. I thought the line ‘I can’t think straight anymore’ was a funny double entendre for fully revelling in all of the Queer joy I was experiencing as well as totally crashing out over this weird break-up I experienced when ‘the girl of my dreams’ left me for my guy best friend.”

A wily exercise in cartoon realism, Baker’s forthcoming debut LP sees her turn to absurdist humour, highlighted by the album’s Truman Show-referencing title and the carnival chaos of its cover art. With pounding drums, fuzzy guitars, and tender lyrical precision, Baker reclaims the grit and spirit of ’90s alt-rock through a queer, modern lens. Fresh from supporting the likes of The Wytches, Maximo Park, and Heidi Curtis in recent times, as well as a Mercury Prize Fringe showcase gig in Newcastle, Baker’s phenomenal live prowess continues developing at an impressive rate. The indie specialist has gained early plaudits from The Line Of Best Fit, Dork Magazine, Rough Trade, Under The Radar, and La Blogotheque, in addition to airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music from Lauren Laverne and Craig Charles plus an in-studio interview with Steve Lamacq, and extensive BBC Introducing support both on BBC Radio 1 and from Shakk in the North East. Baker’s “Bored” is out now via Tambourhinoceros, with extensive live plans set to accompany her debut album’s arrival in the spring.

‘SOMEBODY HELP ME, I’M BEING SPONTANEOUS!’ Tracklist:

01 – AAAAAHHHHHHHHH

02 – Sad Clown

03 – HAHA!

04 – Bored

05 – Why Would I Want To Be Like You?

06 – Cabin Fever

07 – My Head Fell Off Last Night

08 – Real Life

09 – City Strange

10 – Bye Bye, Loser Blues

11 – Slugs

12 – You’ll Get Better

Hilary Duff Returns With “Roommates” Ahead Of New Album ‘luck… or something’ Arriving February 20

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Hilary Duff Returns With “Roommates” Ahead Of New Album ‘luck… or something’ Arriving February 20

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Multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has shared “Roommates,” the second single from her highly anticipated new album ‘luck… or something,’ arriving everywhere via Atlantic Records on Friday, February 20. Co-written by Duff with her husband, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter/producer Matthew Koma, and Brian Phillips, and co-produced by Koma and Phillips, “Roommates” arrives with an official music video directed by Matty Peacock, who has worked with Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande. According to Hilary, “Roommates is a song about when life is life-ing, babe. It’s that ache for a wilder, freer time, before the days were swallowed by carpools, budget talks, grocery runs and letting old or new insecurities slip in. It’s the restless hum of wanting to find your way back, to your rhythm, to your person, to yourself.” The track follows the acclaimed lead single “Mature,” which quickly earned over 5M global streams in its first week of release and has garnered over 3.3M video views on YouTube. VOGUE praised the song for “pushing Duff’s sound in new directions while still feeling quintessentially Hilary.”

Next week sees Hilary heralding ‘luck… or something’ with her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” dates, an instantly sold-out run of very special live shows marking her first headline concert appearances in over a decade. Presented by Live Nation, the intimate performances kick off January 19 at London’s historic O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, followed by stops at Toronto’s HISTORY on January 24, New York City’s Brooklyn Paramount on January 27, and Los Angeles’ iconic The Wiltern on January 29. In addition, Duff will mark the new album’s arrival with a pair of sold-out concert residencies at the intimate Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas set for February 13-15 and May 22-24. One of the defining stars of her generation, Duff first kicked off her music career with 2003’s 4X platinum ‘Metamorphosis’ featuring the Top 40-charting “So Yesterday” and “Come Clean,” then released her platinum-selling 2004 self-titled LP and 2007 autobiographical dance-pop collection ‘Dignity.’ With those three albums alone selling a collective 15 million copies worldwide, she also established herself as a producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times-bestselling author, all while continuing to deliver standout performances in TV and film, including her award-nominated turn on Darren Star’s “Younger.” ‘luck… or something’ marks Duff’s first new music since 2015’s ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.,’ which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200.

Hilary Duff Live 2026:

January 19 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (SOLD OUT)

January 24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY (SOLD OUT)

January 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount (SOLD OUT)

January 29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)

February 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

February 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

February 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

May 22 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

May 23 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

May 24 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

Chris Cagle Launches Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour With SiriusXM Nashville Performance February 5

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Chris Cagle Launches Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour With SiriusXM Nashville Performance February 5

Multi-platinum recording artist Chris Cagle will officially launch the first leg of his Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour with an exclusive live performance and interview at the SiriusXM Studios in Nashville on February 5th. The special event, taking place in front of a live audience, will be broadcast February 13th across North America on SiriusXM’s Y2Kountry channel 57, marking the start of a year-long celebration honoring 25 years since the release of his debut album ‘Play It Loud.’ The SiriusXM event will feature live music and an in-depth conversation reflecting on Cagle’s career, the impact of ‘Play It Loud,’ and the songs that helped define early 2000s country music. “This record changed my life,” says Cagle. “Twenty-five years later, it still means everything to me. This tour is about celebrating where it all started and the people who’ve been there every step of the way.” Released in 2000, ‘Play It Loud’ introduced Cagle to country radio with the breakout hit “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” and quickly established him as a major new voice in the genre, generating over two billion career streams. Over the past 25 years, Cagle has earned multiple No. 1 singles, gold and platinum certifications, and has remained a consistent draw on country stages nationwide.

Following the Nashville kickoff, the first leg of the 25th Anniversary Tour will take Cagle across Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, the Midwest, and additional markets, with more dates and special appearances to be announced. In 2015, the country hitmaker announced he was retiring after 15 years to spend more time with his family. In 2019, he made a brief comeback for a one-off festival appearance at Guthrie’s River Ruckus and returned to touring full time last fall with his Unfinished Business Tour. Tickets and on-sale information for individual tour dates will be announced locally, with additional dates and markets revealed in the coming weeks.

Chris Cagle 2026 Play It Loud 25th Anniversary Tour Dates:

Feb 5 – Nashville, TN @ SiriusXM Studios

Feb 13 – Tampa, FL @ Boots on the Water

Feb 20 – Mt Vernon, KY @ Renfro Valley

Feb 21 – Medina, OH @ Thirsty Cowboy

Feb 27 – Orlando, FL @ Private

Mar 6 – Hockley, TX @ 2920 Roadhouse

Mar 7 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Texas Club

Mar 19 – Chandler, AZ @ Wild Horse Pass

Mar 20 – Benson, AZ @ Cochise Music Festival

Mar 21 – Temecula, CA @ Temecula Stampede

Mar 22 – San Diego, CA @ Music Box

Apr 10 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate PAC

Apr 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ 8 Seconds Saloon

June 19 – Oswego, IL @ PrairieFest

June 25 – Brainerd, MN @ Lakes Jam

July 4 – Hillsboro, OH @ Hillsboro Festival of Bells

July 17 – Cuba, MO @ Crawford County Fair

July 24 – Lewistown, MT @ Central Montana Fair

Aug 1 – Wahoo, NE @ Saunders County Fair

Big Big Train Unveils “Counting Stars” From Conceptual Album ‘Woodcut’ Out February 6

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Big Big Train Unveils “Counting Stars” From Conceptual Album ‘Woodcut’ Out February 6

Big Big Train has released “Counting Stars,” the third and final single from their 16th studio album ‘Woodcut,’ arriving February 6th, 2026 via InsideOutMusic. The progressive rock band, whose lineup draws together members from England, Scotland, Italy, the USA, Sweden, and Norway, delivers their first ever full-length conceptual piece with ‘Woodcut,’ a continuous narrative exploring creativity, sacrifice, and the thin line between inspiration and madness. The track was co-written by lead vocalist and producer Alberto Bravin and bassist Gregory Spawton. According to Spawton, “‘Counting Stars’ finds The Artist in a reflective mood as he seeks to find solace in the natural world. He remembers a scene from his childhood when he stood on top of a hill at dusk and watched the stars sparkling into life. This experience gave him a sense of wonder at how vast and magnificent everything is. As night falls, he heads out into the countryside to count the stars once more.” The song features what Spawton calls a spellbinding vocal performance from Bravin, an outstanding guitar solo from Rikard Sjoblom, and a brief lead vocal cameo that may surprise listeners.

Formed in Bournemouth in 1990, the award-winning band has built a reputation for musical depth and storytelling qualities across their extensive catalog, making ‘Woodcut’ a landmark release that pushes their narrative ambitions further than ever before. Spawton notes the band is “hugely proud of ‘Counting Stars,'” a track that captures the reflective essence of The Artist character while showcasing the technical prowess and emotional range that have defined Big Big Train’s progressive rock sound for over three decades.

UK Rockers Revenant Release Uplifting Single “I’ll Be There” From Acclaimed ‘Black Dogs And Sad Men’ EP

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UK Rockers Revenant Release Uplifting Single “I’ll Be There” From Acclaimed ‘Black Dogs And Sad Men’ EP

Revenant has released “I’ll Be There,” an anthemic new single lifted from their highly acclaimed EP ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men.’ The Newbury/Basingstoke quartet, consisting of Sam Lay on vocals and guitar, Matt Hudson on guitar, Robin Nutley on bass, and Carl Donoghue on drums, describes the track as being about silver linings and the importance of looking after the people around you. According to the band, “Everyone has struggles but when we support each other, everything gets a little easier. Be sure to tell those that matter, you can be sure that whatever life throws at us I’ve got your back. It’s important to make sure the people you love know that you love them and you’re always ready to lend a hand.” The five-track EP garnered enthusiastic reviews, with Overtone giving it a 9/10 and stating they “cannot recommend this release enough,” Fabrications HQ calling the band “highly infectious,” and My Global Mind Magazine noting “They’ve got it all, big riffs, catchy hooks and melodies that make great songs.” All tracks were self-produced by the band, recorded at Studio 91 in Berkshire with mastering handled by Dave Draper, who has worked with The Wildhearts, Terrorvision, and Dodgy. The EP explores a full spectrum of emotions ranging from aggressive defiance and helpless despair to unity, compassion, decadent lust, and self-reflective acceptance.

Formed in 2023, Revenant has drawn favorable comparisons to Chris Cornell, Alter Bridge, and Black Stone Cherry while making waves on the live circuit with performances at Firevolt and Maid Of Stone, where Jace Media proclaimed them “a band in full command of their sound and audience.” Their debut EP ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ received critical acclaim in 2024, with Powerplay Magazine calling them “one of most refreshing and exciting sounds around,” while their sophomore EP ‘Best Medicine’ gained global airplay including Total Rock and BBC Introducing. Classic Rock named it a Track of The Week, praising its “classy swirl of southern dirt, pensive twists and bright 70s flair,” and Metalplanet Music called it “an absolutely excellent EP from start to finish.” January sees the band hit the road for their first UK tour as special guests to legendary USA band Preacher Stone. The EP is also available as a strictly limited edition coloured vinyl run of 100 copies combined with ‘Best Medicine’ under the title ‘Black Dogs and Best Medicine,’ with a few remaining copies available direct from the band.

UK Tour Dates As Special Guests To Preacher Stone:

January 28 – Faversham – The Old Brewery Store

January 29 – London – Cart and Horses

January 30 – Winchester – Railway Inn

January 31 – St Austell – St Austell Band Club

February 3 – Edinburgh – Bannermans

February 4 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

February 5 – Newcastle – Trillians

February 6 – Nottingham – The Old Cold Store

February 7 – Birmingham – Asylum 2

February 8 – Bristol – The Louisiana

Seattle’s Avery Cochrane Drops Alt Pop Single “Griever” Following Viral “Shapeshifting On A Saturday Night”

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Seattle’s Avery Cochrane Drops Alt Pop Single “Griever” Following Viral “Shapeshifting On A Saturday Night”

Avery Cochrane has released “Griever,” an emotive alt pop single via S-Curve Records that arrives on the heels of her viral hit “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night.” The Seattle-based artist describes the new track as capturing the retroactive rage and sorrow that surfaces after an unexpected encounter with someone from your past who wronged you. In her own words, “It’s everything you may have wanted to say in the moment but couldn’t find the words to until days later.” The production balances upbeat energy with emotional weight, giving the song an immediacy that connects without overstatement. Avery’s recent momentum includes “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night” landing on Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds Pop 2025 playlist, accumulating over 15 million TikTok views, and getting licensed by Amazon’s new BookTok-inspired series “Off Campus” for their spring launch. LadyGunn praised the track as irresistibly catchy, while her earlier single “Existential Crisis at the Tennis Club” established her as a queer artist unafraid to write boldly and directly.

Avery has performed at Bumbershoot alongside Weezer, Tennis, Janelle Monae, and Sylvan Esso, opened for AJR, and is set to perform at SXSW in March. She’s releasing a new EP in March 2026, positioning this year as a pivotal one for the emerging LGBTQ+ pop artist. Her ability to capture raw human experience while maintaining a timeless pop sensibility sets her apart, and “Griever” delivers exactly that: honest songwriting paired with cinematic sound and magnetic performance energy that translates whether you’re streaming alone or catching her live.

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