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The Who Announce ‘Quadrophenia’ SDE Exclusive Blu-Ray Audio With New Dolby Atmos Mixes

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‘Quadrophenia’, the sixth studio album by The Who, receives a new Super Deluxe Edition exclusive blu-ray audio release scheduled for February 2026. First released as a double album in October 1973 on Track Records, the project marked the band’s second rock opera, set in London and Brighton in 1965 and focused on a young mod named Jimmy. The album reached #2 on both the U.K. and U.S. album charts and produced the singles “5:15”, “The Real Me”, and “Love, Reign O’er Me”.

The SDE blu-ray presents newly completed 2025 Dolby Atmos, 5.1, and stereo mixes by Richard Whittaker, developed with close reference to the original 1973 stereo mix by Ron Nevison and Pete Townshend alongside the 1990s stereo remix by Jon Astley. Additional content includes instrumental versions of the 2025 mixes, the Quadrophenia 5.1 EP originally issued in 2011, and the 2013 stereo remaster. This release is limited to the SDE blu-ray format only, with no vinyl or box set editions planned.

Numbered #57 in the SDE Surround Series, the blu-ray follows the packaging style of previous entries and ships with a collectible slipcase. Pre-orders are available for a two-week window, closing on January 29, 2026, ahead of the February 27, 2026 release date. This edition stands as a focused audio presentation designed specifically for surround and immersive listening formats.

Track Listing
The Who / ‘Quadrophenia’
SDE Exclusive Blu-Ray Audio

Quadrophenia 2025 Mixes:
Dolby Atmos, 5.1, Stereo, Instrumental Dolby Atmos, Instrumental 5.1, Instrumental Stereo, plus 2013 Stereo Remaster

I Am The Sea
The Real Me
Quadrophenia
Cut My Hair
The Punk And The Godfather
I’m One
The Dirty Jobs
Helpless Dancer
Is It In My Head
I’ve Had Enough
5:15
Sea And Sand
Drowned
Bell Boy
Doctor Jimmy
The Rock
Love, Reign O’er Me

Quadrophenia 5.1 EP (2011):
I Am The Sea
The Real Me
Quadrophenia
I’ve Had Enough
5:15
Doctor Jimmy
The Rock
Love, Reign O’er Me

Superintendo Torch The Elite With “God Save The Billionaires” Ska Punk Broadside

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina punk band Superintendo release the ska punk single “God Save The Billionaires,” tomorrow through Punkerton Records. The track previously appeared on the Rock Against Trump. Vol. 1 compilation and combines punk tempos with dub and ska elements. Lyrically, the song addresses wealth inequality and political power structures in the United States.

“God Save The Billionaires” features fast-paced rhythms, prominent bass lines, and sharp vocal delivery. The song adds momentum and clarity to Superintendo’s catalog, capturing their direct approach to politically focused punk while maintaining an energetic, dance-driven sound.

Pitbull Announces ‘I’m Back Tour’ 2026 With Special Guest Lil Jon

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As Armando celebrates his birthday, global superstar Pitbull returns to North America with the I’m Back Tour, marking a massive outing with special guest and GRAMMY Award winner Lil Jon. Following numerous successful solo touring runs, Mr. Worldwide is once again set to deliver an electrifying live experience packed with career-spanning hits, instantly recognizable anthems, and nonstop party energy.

Pitbull remains one of the most consistent live performers of his generation and a dominant force on the road, earning multiple top touring placements throughout his career. As reported by Billboard Boxscore, Pitbull has grossed more than $250 million and sold more than 4.7 million tickets globally throughout his career. His last run, Party After Dark Tour, was notably the biggest solo tour of his career with over 50+ dates in 13 countries. With Lil Jon’s high-octane set joining the bill, the I’m Back Tour promises his signature full-throttle celebration across amphitheaters and stadiums nationwide.

Produced by Live Nation, the North America leg kicks off Thursday, May 14 in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, making stops across the U.S. and Canada including Hollywood Bowl, Hersheypark Stadium, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Xfinity Center, PNC Bank Arts Center, and more, before wrapping Saturday, September 26 in Shakopee, MN at Mystic Lake Amphitheater. This announcement followed his highly anticipated Europe and UK leg, playing in stadiums and greenfields across multiple countries this summer.

Beyond music, Pitbull continues to spotlight the transformative work of SLAM! charter schools, leveraging music as a universal language to unite and inspire communities while empowering the next generation to turn passion into opportunity.

TICKETS:  To participate in Pitbull’s Artist Presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 AM local time, you must sign up at livemu.sc/pitbull by Monday, January 26 at 10 PM ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 30 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to an intimate backstage tour, invitation to the pre-show Voli305 VIP Lounge, specially designed VIP gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES:

Thu May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat May 16 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun May 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
Tue May 19 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Wed May 20 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Fri May 22 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sat May 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed May 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Fri May 29 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat May 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Wed June 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat June 6 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater
Sun June 7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 19 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat Aug 22 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Tue Aug 25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Aug 26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
Fri Aug 28 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre
Sat Aug 29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Mon Aug 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Wed Sep 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Sep 3 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat Sep 5 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 9 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Sep 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Sat Sep 12 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Sun Sep 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tue Sep 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Wed Sep 16 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Sep 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Sat Sep 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Sep 22 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Sep 25 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
Sat Sep 26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

*with Special Guest Lil Jon

PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR EUROPE / UK DATES (on sale now):

Tue Jun 23 – Stockholm, SE – 3Arena

Sat Jun 27 – Werchter, BE – Werchter Boutique*

Tue Jun 30 – Belfast, UK – Ormeau Park (Belsonic)

Wed Jul 01 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park

Fri Jul 03 – Leeds, UK – American Express Presents Roundhay Park *

Tue Jul 07 – Dublin, IE- Marlay Park

Wed Jul 08 – Limerick, IE- Thomond Park Stadium

Fri Jul 10 – London, UK – American Express Presents BST Hyde Park London*

Sat Jul 12 – Nice, FR – Allianz Arena

Wed Jul 15 – Arnhem, NL – GelreDome

Sun Jul 19 – Dusseldorf, DE – Arena Im Open Air Park

Tue Jul 21 – Budapest, HU – Puskas Arena

Thu Jul 23 – Warsaw, PL – PG Narodowy

Sun Jul 26 – Prague, CZ – Airport LetnanyWed

Jul 29 – Riga, LV – Mezaparks Great Bandstand

Fri Jul 31 – Kaunas, LT – Darius and Girenas Stadium

Festival Date

Armando Christian Pérez, globally known as Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY Award-winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With billions of audio streams and video views, along with hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, his career stands as one of the most impressive in music history. Pitbull’s signature “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO” grito (yell) is one of fewer than 40 sound trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Beyond music, Pitbull has built a diverse and expanding business portfolio. He founded the Mr. 305 record label and Voli 305 Vodka, and launched Globalization, a SiriusXM channel featuring global rhythmic hits. He recently made history by partnering with Florida International University (FIU) to rename its football stadium “Pitbull Stadium,” the first athletic venue in the U.S. named after an artist. Pitbull is also a passionate advocate for education. He co-founded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a tuition-free public charter school network recognized globally as a leading education organization, currently serving over 10,000 students across 14 schools in the U.S. In 2024, Pitbull teamed up with rock legend Bon Jovi for the powerful track “Now or Never,” blending his signature high-energy sound with Bon Jovi’s anthemic rock style. The unexpected collaboration quickly gained global traction, further proving Pitbull’s ability to transcend genres and generations. In 2025, Pitbull launched a high-energy European tour, igniting arenas across the continent and drawing massive crowds — including a viral explosion of fans proudly wearing bald caps and dubbing themselves “The Bald E’s” in honor of the artist’s signature look and larger-than-life persona. This fan movement has taken social media by storm, celebrating Pitbull’s iconic image with humor, creativity, and unity. With no signs of slowing down, Pitbull is continuing his global tour, with Australia as the next electrifying stop on his worldwide journey. Pitbull continues to push boundaries and inspire millions around the world, leaving a profound cultural impact and cementing a legacy that spans entertainment, business, education, and beyond.

For the last decade plus, the words “YEAHHH,” “OKAYY,” and “WHATTT” have been synonymous with multi-

platinum, Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon. He has been one of the most prominent figures in music and pop

culture alike, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans with Usher & Ludacris, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Pitbull, TLC

(on FOX’s American Idol), Becky G, Offset, LMFAO, Too $hort and E-40 just to name a few. Known best for his role in creating and popularizing the southern movement and lifestyle known as Crunk, Lil Jon delivered a string of regional hits (in the 90’s) with the East Side Boyz eventually becoming a national force in 2001 thanks to the tracks “Bia Bia” and “Put Yo Hood Up.” Their iconic albums include We Still Crunk!, Put Yo Hood Up, Kings of Crunk and Crunk Juice.

Lil Jon has a long list of platinum-selling productions, crafting groundbreaking hits for a diverse array of artists such as E-40, Usher, Ciara, The Ying Yang Twins, Ice Cube and more. He’s also worked with will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Britney

Spears, Bret Michaels, Travis Barker, Jennifer Lopez, Machine Gun Kelly, DJ Snake and many more. As an artist, he has sold millions of records as the frontman of Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, whose smash hits “Get Low” and “What U Gon’ Do” have been among some of the biggest crossover hip-hop records. His consistent hitmaking has earned him legions of fans from Los Angeles to New York to the Midwest and of course his native region, the South. He has also traveled the globe DJing worldwide in places such as, but not limited to France, Germany, South Korea, China, India, Dubai, London, Mexico and Australia. Lil Jon has won 2 BMI Songwriter of the Year awards as well as scored eleven Billboard Awards (for the two hit Usher tracks “Yeah!” and “Lovers and Friends”), a Grammy, a Radio Music Award, a BET award, two MTV Video Music Awards, and an American Music Award.

Most Streamed U.S. Songs By Decade In 2025 Span Creedence To Alex Warren

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Luminate revealed the most listened to songs in the US during 2025 from the past seven decades, tracking data and insights across music platforms. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” led the 1960s with 136.7 million streams, while Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” from 1977 dominated the ’70s with 387.4 million streams following its 2020 TikTok resurgence. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” claimed the ’80s with 263 million plays, the 1981 classic that Forbes named the biggest track of all time in 2024 when it went 18x platinum. Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” represented the ’90s with 337.9 million streams after connecting with global listeners through its inclusion on the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack and the subsequent short-form video trend that formed.

The Killers’ “Mr Brightside” clinched the 2000s spot with 272.1 million listens, the single that beat Oasis’ “Wonderwall” to become the UK’s official biggest single of all time yet to reach Number One in 2024 and later broke two Guinness World Records. Brandon Flowers said at the time, “We just don’t get tired of it.” Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” topped the 2010s with 306.7 million streams, officially the biggest country song of all time in terms of sales. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” registered 746.8 million streams as the biggest tune of the 2020s last year, becoming the most listened to song on Spotify in the UK and the fourth biggest track globally on the platform.

Luminate noted that “short-form video platforms are a key driver in the success of many catalogue songs,” highlighting how older tracks continue finding new audiences through viral moments and soundtrack placements. The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” surpassed one billion streams on Spotify in 2022, while Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” previously re-entered the US chart thanks to a popular meme before its TikTok revival sustained its streaming momentum through 2025.

U.S. most listened to songs of 2025 by decade is:

1960s – Creedence Clearwater Revival – ‘Fortunate Son’ (136.7million)
1970s – Fleetwood Mac – ‘Dreams’ (387.4million)
1980s – Journey – ‘Don’t Stop Believin” (263.0million)
1990s – Goo Goo Dolls – ‘Iris’ (337.9million)
2000s – The Killers – ‘Mr Brightside’ (272.1million)
2010s – Chris Stapleton – ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ (306.7million)
2020s – Alex Warren – ‘Ordinary’ (746.8million)

Global Music Streams Hit 5.1 Trillion In 2025 With Rock Leading Genre Growth

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The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025 according to Luminate’s Year-End Report, marking a new single-year record with a 9.6% increase from 2024. In the U.S., on-demand audio streams reached 1.4 trillion, up 4.6% from last year, though attention remains firmly on older music with less than half of all U.S. on-demand audio streams (43%) coming from tracks released in the last five years. Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” and Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” both surpassed 5 million album equivalent units in a single year, combining sales and streaming. Rock led genre growth with a 6.4% increase while Latin grew 5.2%, with Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” generating 2.97 billion U.S. on-demand audio streams and his total on-demand audio streams reaching 5.3 billion.

Jaime Marconette, Luminate’s vice president of music insights and industry relations, noted that “rock is the largest growth genre this year, meaning it grew its share of the streaming pie the most. Though rock streaming in general leans catalog (tracks older than 18 months), the genre posted the second highest total of new current streams this year.” Christian/gospel music defied broader trends with an 18.5% increase in on-demand audio volume compared to 2024, led by acts like Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake, and Elevation Worship. The introduction of high-profile artificial intelligence artists became a leading music story in 2025, with Xania Monet becoming the first AI act to debut on a Billboard radio chart, reaching No. 3 on Hot Gospel Songs and No. 20 on Hot R&B Songs.

AI artists demonstrated real commercial success throughout the year. Monet earned 125 million global on-demand audio streams, while Breaking Rust brought in roughly 72.8 million streams, Cain Walker reached 48.1 million, Enlly Blue hit 34.8 million, and Juno Skye garnered 15.5 million. Breaking Rust’s “Walk My Walk” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s country digital song sales chart in November, with its vocal phrasing, melodic shape, and stylistic DNA coming from Grammy-nominated country artist Blanco Brown. These artists serve as examples of generative AI continuing to reshape the music industry, giving anyone the ability to create seemingly new songs by typing prompts into a chat window, often using models trained on real artists’ voices and styles without their knowledge.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” topped global on-demand audio streams with 2.858 billion, followed by HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters” with 2.430 billion and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” with 2.403 billion. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” reached 2.236 billion while Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” hit 2.133 billion. Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” garnered 1.701 billion, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” reached 1.672 billion, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” hit 1.630 billion, sombr’s “Back to Friends” brought in 1.587 billion, and Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” rounded out the top 10 with 1.544 billion. Seven of the top 10 tracks were released in 2024.

R&B and hip-hop maintained their lead in overall U.S. music streaming for another year, accounting for more than one in every four streams stateside with 349.9 billion on-demand audio streams, up from 341.63 billion last year. Rock followed with 260.5 billion (up from 234.22 billion), pop reached 167.2 billion (up from 165.49 billion), country hit 122.5 billion (up from 117.58 billion), and Latin rounded out the top five with 120.9 billion (up from 113.02 billion).

Mae Martin To Host 55th Annual JUNO Awards With Daniel Caesar Performance And Award

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Acclaimed comedian, actor, singer-songwriter, podcast host, and writer Mae Martin will host the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, bringing their signature wit and celebrated voice to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music. Mae arrives at the JUNOS following a standout period across comedy, music, television, and cultural commentary, adding a fresh and distinctive perspective to the 2026 broadcast. The 55th Annual JUNO Awards will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and stream globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.

Multi-platinum global star Daniel Caesar will receive the International Achievement Award and perform at the ceremony, recognizing his global impact as one of Canada’s most influential contemporary artists. With chart-topping releases, international touring, and worldwide acclaim, Caesar continues to elevate Canadian music on the global stage. William Prince will also take the JUNO Awards stage, bringing his powerful songwriting and unmistakable voice rooted in deeply personal storytelling and roots-influenced sound.

Billy Talent will receive the Humanitarian Award at the JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada on Saturday, March 28, honouring the band’s longstanding commitment to philanthropy and community impact. Industry leaders Alexander Mair (posthumous), Sandy Pandya, and Vinny Cinquemani will each receive the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award Presented by Slaight Music, recognizing their significant and lasting influence on the Canadian music industry.

The first round of performers has been revealed for JUNOfest Presented by CBC, the multi-venue festival that transforms the host city into a hub for live Canadian music throughout JUNO Week. Artists announced include Amelia Maxwell, Ammoye, Bells Larsen, Billianne, Burs, Cam Kahin, Carrie Clark, Computer, cootie catcher, Dumb Crush, Ebril, Falls for the Elderly, Feura, GRAE, Ivy Gardens, JayWood, Jordan Astra, Kali Horse, Katie Tupper, Lindsay Schoolcraft, LU KALA, Mattie Leon, Myst Milano, Nicolette & The Nobodies, poolblood, Puma June, Rachel Bobbitt, Ralph Nyoni, Shawnee Kish, Silverstein, Sister Ray, Status/Non-Status, Superstar Crush, Tedy, and Ten Minute Detour.

20 Artists Who Thrived in Two Wildly Different Musical Worlds

Music history loves a good plot twist. Some artists do not just change styles. They jump genres entirely, confuse first-time listeners, and somehow pull it off. Here are 20 musicians whose resumes read like musical whiplash, in glorious alphabetical order.

Adrien Belew

From the angular art-rock of Talking Heads to the precision prog of King Crimson and the industrial crunch of Nine Inch Nails, Belew treats genres like playgrounds. Same guitar. Completely different rules.

Damon Albarn

Blur defined Britpop cool while Gorillaz rebuilt hip-hop collaboration culture from the ground up. Albarn made two cultural movements without blinking.

Larry LaLonde

He started in Possessed, one of death metal’s earliest and most extreme bands. Then he joined Primus and helped invent weirdness as a sustainable career path.

Dallas Green

One voice, two emotional extremes. Alexisonfire brought hardcore chaos, while City and Colour leaned into hushed folk confessionals that felt like the morning after.

Daveed Diggs

Broadway audiences know him from Hamilton. Experimental rap fans know him from clipping., where industrial noise and dystopian storytelling take center stage.

John Wetton

Progressive rock legend with King Crimson, then a mainstream arena force with Asia. Complexity on one side, glossy hooks on the other.

Julian Casablancas

The Strokes made him an indie rock icon. The Voidz let him tear that image apart with fractured rhythms, distortion, and controlled chaos.

Lee Buford

He drummed in the fragile, diary-like indie pop of Everyone Asked About You. Then he joined The Body and helped deliver some of the heaviest industrial metal ever recorded.

Mark Mothersbaugh

He helped Devo redefine punk-adjacent art rock. Then he became one of the most prolific and recognizable composers in film and television.

Mike Patton

Faith No More made him famous. Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, Lovage, and Italian opera proved fame was never the point.

Monte Pittman

A guitarist for industrial metal band Prong. Also a long-time musical partner of Madonna. That contrast alone earns a lifetime achievement award.

Pat Mastelotto

From polished pop-rock success with Mr. Mister to complex rhythmic architecture in King Crimson. Same drummer, different universes.

Pino Palladino

He anchored glossy pop with Paul Young, helped shape neo-soul with the Soulquarians, then added low-end gravity to Nine Inch Nails. Bass chameleons are real.

Richard Barbieri

Atmospheric synth work in Japan laid the groundwork for art-pop elegance. Years later, Porcupine Tree pushed him deep into modern progressive rock.

Rivers Cuomo

Before Weezer, he chased hair metal dreams in a band called Avant Garde. From spandex ambitions to sweater-core sincerity.

Scott Walker

Teen idol crooner in the 1960s. Avant-garde experimental icon decades later. Few careers pivot that hard and land that successfully.

Tina Weymouth

Talking Heads reshaped new wave. Tom Tom Club turned rhythm sections into dance-floor joy machines.

Tom DeLonge

Blink-182 thrived on pop-punk humor and speed. Angels and Airwaves aimed for arena-sized space rock ambition.

Zach Hill

Hella showcased technical chaos. Death Grips turned that chaos into something confrontational, industrial, and culturally disruptive.

Igor Cavalera

As a founding member of Sepultura, he helped define extreme metal. With Soulwax, he explored sleek electronic and dance-forward experimentation.

Fear Of Domination Release Seventh Album ‘Katharsis’ With New Video For “Alone”

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Finnish industrial metal band Fear of Domination released their seventh full-length album ‘Katharsis’ accompanied by a new music video for opening track “Alone.” Singer Saku Solin described the album as “the culmination of our entire band’s evolution and the rebirth of its members. It’s often said that art requires pain and faith, and this album truly contains both. The process tested us through adversity and demanding production, but perhaps because of that, I am now incredibly proud of us for having the strength to fight our way through it.” The 10-track album includes material from Lasse Raelahti’s pen, some of which had been waiting years to be born, while marking the band’s first full-length with Anton Nisonen and Jessica Salmi. Solin shared that “Feel may be the most beautiful song of my entire artist career. At least one of the most important ones for me.” Founded in 2006, Fear of Domination has toured around Europe with Deathstars, Turmion Kätilöt, Velcra, Shade Empire, Hanzel and Gretyl, Amaranthe, and PAIN.

The band kicks off their album release tour tomorrow in Espoo, Finland at Louhisali before hitting venues across the country through March. The limited CD digipak releases on January 23rd through Inverse Store and Bandcamp.

FEAR OF DOMINATION UPCOMING SHOWS:

10.1.2026 Espoo, Louhisali [FIN]

16.1.2026 Kouvola, House of Rock /w King Satan [FIN]

17.1.2026 Helsinki, On The Rocks /w Let It All Burn [FIN]

23.1.2026 Turku, Apollo /w Herja, Morket [FIN]

24.1.2026 Tampere, Olympia /w King Satan [FIN]

30.1.2026 Jyväskylä, Freetime [FIN]

31.1.2026 Oulu, Kantakrouvi, Winter Massacre [FIN]

13.3.2026 Kuopio, Circus /w Ruoska [FIN]

Tape B And Levity Announce Summer Program Tour Across 12 North American Amphitheaters

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Florida-based bass phenomenon Tape B and Chicago-bred electronic trio Levity announced the Summer Program Tour, a 12-city co-headline North American amphitheater run spanning July 17th through August 22nd. Promoted by Live Nation, the pairing brings together two acts who have repeatedly ignited crowds through collaborative moments and back-to-back performances under their fan-coined alias “Levity B” at festivals including Electric Forest, Lollapalooza, and Elements. The duo enters the tour with a combined digital audience of nearly one million fans and over 1.4 million monthly Spotify listeners, delivering a nightly collision of cinematic production, nostalgic bass, and emotionally charged drops built for summer stages. Tape B arrives following one of the fastest ascents in modern bass music, selling out almost every headlining show in nearly every state across North America over the last 24 months while surpassing one million monthly Spotify listeners and earning co-signs from Zeds Dead, Subtronics, John Summit, and Ganja White Night.

Levity arrives amid their most ambitious creative era yet, fresh off historic sold-out Lasership shows at The Shrine and a breakout run of festival appearances. The trio currently commands over 830,000 monthly Spotify listeners and continues to expand their world-building approach to live electronic music, blending immersive visuals, hip-hop-inspired rhythms, and crowd-driven energy into every performance. The artist presale begins today at 10 am local time, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, January 16th at 10 am local time.

TAPE B X LEVITY PRESENT SUMMER PROGRAM 2026:

July 17 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater

July 18 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater

July 23 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater

July 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

July 25 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion

July 30 – Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

July 31 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion

Aug 1 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion

Aug 6 – Huntsville, AL @ Orion Amphitheater

Aug 7 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater

Aug 8 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater

Aug 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Under The K Bridge

Cootie Catcher Share Cascading New Single “Puzzle Pop” From Upcoming Album ‘Something We All Got’

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Toronto band cootie catcher shared their cascading new song “Puzzle Pop” alongside an animated video by Corrinne James, marking the third single from their forthcoming album ‘Something We All Got.’ Singer and guitarist Nolan Jakupovski explained that “it’s a song about how I should ask more from people but I don’t. A non-confrontational anthem. Always making incorrect assumptions from lack of communication.” The self-sampling track follows previous singles “Straight Drop” and “Gingham Dress,” which earned praise from Pitchfork, Stereogum, Alternative Press, and Paste. The album landed on 2026 most-anticipated lists from Stereogum, NME, and Exclaim, hypercharging the open-hearted tenderness of twee pop with spiraling synths and giddy electronics. The band’s three songwriters (Chavez, Fowl, and Jakupovski) all bring distinctive voices while overlapping in their writing on shared concerns like navigating romantic and platonic relationships, their city’s social scenes, and struggles in both the microcosmic experience of playing in a band and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism.

‘Something We All Got’ marks cootie catcher’s first flirtation with studio recording after releasing music made primarily in basements, though the edges remain sharp with some parts assembled from lo-fi methods and personally-sourced samples seeping into the production. The 14-track album features explosive and upbeat arrangements with euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, speedy drums both played and programmed, and all other manner of sound constantly colliding. The band rolls fearlessly direct through every confusion and excitement, creating a palpable tension between exhilarating sonics and raw, often uneasy sentiments that becomes integral to what makes them unique.

Tracklist:
1. Loiter For The Love of It
2. Lyfestyle
3. Straight Drop
4. From Here to Halifax
5. No Biggie
6. Rhymes With Rest
7. Quarter Note Rock
8. Take Me For Granted
9. Wrong Choice
10. Gingham Dress
11. Puzzle Pop
12. Stick Figure
13. Going Places
14. Pirouette