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Austin Meade Shares New Single “HONEY DO YA” From ‘ALMOST FAMOUS’ Album

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Austin Meade Shares New Single “HONEY DO YA” From ‘ALMOST FAMOUS’ Album

Road warrior Austin Meade is gearing up for his most personal and fully realized album to date, ‘ALMOST FAMOUS’, and it is out now via Snakefarm. Today, he’s giving us a taste of that album with the brand new single “HONEY DO YA,” which is out now alongside its official music video. This track follows the title song “ALMOST FAMOUS” and leans into Meade’s signature blend of hard rock grit, southern storytelling, and seriously catchy hooks.

“HONEY DO YA” started as a fun reference to the “honey do” list but evolved into a sincere love song for his wife. Meade shares, “I was feeling really grateful on the day we wrote this and wanted to tip the hat to my wife on this record.” He continues, “It started as a joke… but then we dug deeper to change it to mean Honey, do you wanna do this forever? It’s really special to find that person who is willing to build a whole life with you.” The music video truly illustrates his vision.

‘ALMOST FAMOUS’ is an anthemic collection that shows who Meade is now: an honest music veteran with plenty to share. Recorded between a Nashville garage and his Texas spare bedroom, the album delivers a raw, honest look at ambition, burnout, and perseverance. Meade explains, “This is the best grouping of songs we have put together yet. It’s timeless, authentic, and family-driven. There are big hooks, strong guitar work, and a lot of honesty.”

Maximo Park Celebrates ‘A Certain Trigger’ 20th Anniversary With Tour And Reissue

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Maximo Park Celebrates ‘A Certain Trigger’ 20th Anniversary With Tour And Reissue

Maximo Park is gearing up for a major celebration because their beloved debut album, ‘A Certain Trigger’, is hitting its twentieth anniversary. The band is marking the occasion by announcing a massive UK 2026 tour, where they will perform songs from the Mercury Prize-nominated record alongside their greatest hits. This whole exciting event kicks off with the album’s reissue on October 31st, available now in single LP, double gatefold LP, and 3xLP formats.

The reissue is a treasure trove for fans, including the ‘Missing Songs’ collection with tracks like ‘A19’, ‘Isolation’, and ‘My Life in Reverse’. Plus, there is a ‘Rarities & B-Sides’ CD featuring gems such as ‘Wasteland’ and ‘Limassol (First Avenue demo)’. This album, produced by Paul Epworth and released on Warp, instantly stood out twenty years ago with iconic singles like ‘Apply Some Pressure’, ‘Graffiti’, and ‘Going Missing’, which still dominate indie dance floors.

Lead singer Paul Smith sums up the energy perfectly, saying, “Not many bands make it to a twentieth year together so we’re having a big celebration, with a special 20th anniversary tour and by giving a fresh perspective to A Certain Trigger.” He added, “Playing live has always been at the heart of what we do, and we still feel the same exhilaration stepping onto the stage as we did in the beginning, but now with even more appreciation of the moment, and the roar of the crowds.” This tour is pure excitement.

The tour sees them return to iconic spots like London’s O2 Academy Brixton and culminates with a huge hometown show at Newcastle’s legendary O2 City Hall.

UK Tour 2026:

  • 6th Feb – O2 Academy, Glasgow
  • 7th Feb – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  • 8th Feb – O2 Academy, Liverpool
  • 10th Feb – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
  • 11th Feb – O2 Academy, Bristol
  • 13th Feb – O2 Academy, Birmingham
  • 14th Feb – O2 Academy Brixton, London
  • 15th Feb – O2 Academy, Oxford
  • 17th Feb – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
  • 18th Feb – Rock City, Nottingham
  • 20th Feb – O2 Academy, Leeds
  • 21st Feb – O2 City Hall, Newcastle

The Struts Deliver Epic New Take On “Could Have Been Me” Featuring Brian May

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The Struts Deliver Epic New Take On “Could Have Been Me” Featuring Brian May

Ten years after British band The Struts had their first huge hit in America with the original version of their debut single ‘Could Have Been Me’, they have teamed up with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May on a brand new version.

From the very first note, Brian’s unmistakeable guitar roars out of the speakers, turbo-charging the iconic, platinum-selling song. With an explosive new recording from all the band and thrilling vocals from frontman Luke Spiller, ‘Could Have Been Me’, is a stone-cold rock classic that not only celebrates a decade of The Struts, but also looks forward to an exciting new chapter in their storied career.

Brian May comments, “Working with Luke and the Struts has been a joyous journey for me.  I became obsessed with this great song ever since I was inspired by the original version and felt an uncontrollable urge to mess with it!  It carries a great positive message for rebellious kids of all ages.  And, together, WE ROCK!!”

Luke Spiller adds, “I’m absolutely ecstatic to announce that we are set to release a reimagined version of ‘Could Have Been Me,’ featuring my hero the legendary Brian May! This song is all about seizing your dreams and living life to the fullest, no matter the obstacles. It’s a powerful anthem that reminds us to chase what sets our souls on fire. Collaborating with Brian on this track is a dream realized, and I can’t wait for you all to feel the energy and inspiration behind it. Hopefully, this song will go on to inspire many more people to take life by the scruff of the neck and drink it down deeply! Every day is a gift. Let’s celebrate them together.”

‘Could Have Been Me’ has become a defiant anthem of empowerment not just for Struts fans but has lit up radio playlists and rock clubs around the world and even been featured in the smash-hit Universal Pictures animated movie ‘Sing 2’.

Brian May needs no introduction to music fans. As a founding member and lead guitarist of Queen – the legendary band that has sold over 300 million records worldwide – he has written and performed on some of the biggest hits ever to be released, been immortalised on film in the rock biopic Bohemian Rhapsody and is the composer of many of the songs in the best-selling musical We Will Rock You.

The Struts – comprising lead vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies – have released four critically acclaimed studio albums and become one of the must-see live bands of the modern era. They’ve opened for the likes of The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, The Who and Guns N’ Roses, while selling out shows across the globe. Previous collaborations have seen them team up with Robbie Williams, Ke$ha, Tom Morello, Def Leppard and more.

Lainey Wilson Expands Her Award-Winning Album With ‘Whirlwind’ Deluxe

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Lainey Wilson Expands Her Award-Winning Album With ‘Whirlwind’ Deluxe

Lainey Wilson just released the new deluxe version of her award-winning album, ‘Whirlwind’, and it is out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The expanded edition enhances the original fourteen tracks with five new additions. These bonus songs are “Bell Bottoms Up,” “King Ranch, King George, King James,” “Yesterday, All Day, Every Day,” “Peace, Love, and Cowboys,” and Wilson’s current, quickly rising single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

“Somewhere Over Laredo,” which debuted earlier this summer, was the most added song at country radio at its impact. The track garnered over 1.16 million streams across platforms in its first twenty-four hours, marking Wilson’s biggest streaming debut to date. Critics are raving, with Billboard noting it is “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date.” This major release aligns perfectly with the current U.S. leg of her sold-out Whirlwind World Tour.

Wilson’s tour schedule is packed with major upcoming stops, including Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, and two nights at Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center. Following this highly successful North American run, Wilson will take her show to Australia and New Zealand early next year. Fans everywhere now have new music to enjoy from this powerhouse artist.

Lainey Wilson’s deluxe album ‘Whirlwind’ is officially out today with five new tracks including the smashing single “Somewhere Over Laredo” a true must-listen for music lovers everywhere

sombr’s Debut Album ‘I Barely Know Her’ Is A Masterclass In Contemporary Pop

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sombr’s Debut Album ‘I Barely Know Her’ Is A Masterclass In Contemporary Pop

sombr has delivered his highly anticipated debut album, ‘I Barely Know Her’, and it is out now via Warner Records. The commanding ten-track effort features the established Billboard Hot 100 entries “back to friends,” “undressed,” and “12 to 12,” all of which exhibit consistent momentum on key industry metrics. This success spans Top 40 Radio, Global and U.S. Spotify Charts, the UK Official Singles Chart, and is a strong indicator of the album’s commercial weight.

The immediate impact of ‘I Barely Know Her’ confirms sombr’s rapid and significant ascent. He secured the No 1 position on Alternative Radio with unprecedented speed for a new artist this decade, and he dislodged Hozier from the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart’s top spot. The artist wrote the entire album and co-produced it alongside the esteemed, legendary producer Tony Berg. This milestone follows his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, where his skill earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Artist.

A New York City-native raised on the Lower East Side, sombr-born Shane Boose-started making music in his bedroom while studying classical music as a student at the prestigious public school, LaGuardia High School. His breakout hit “Caroline” (2022) took the internet by storm, and he has since released a series of EPs and singles, climbing to over 400 million monthly streams across platforms. Now based in Los Angeles, sombr continues to explore young romance and heartbreak through his music-all of which is self-written and co-produced by the artist himself, and released via Warner Records.

The Pussycat Dolls Anthem “Don’t Cha” Gets A BLOND:ISH Remix

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The Pussycat Dolls Anthem “Don’t Cha” Gets A BLOND:ISH Remix

It’s an amazing moment seeing The Pussycat Dolls celebrate their iconic debut album ‘PCD’. To mark the occasion, they just shared a brand new Official Remix of their signature hit “Don’t Cha” featuring Busta Rhymes. This fantastic update comes from the sensational Canadian house music artist and DJ BLOND:ISH. This track is out now via Interscope and UMe, delivering a jolt of energy. BLOND:ISH re-energized the original with neon synths and up-tempo drums, giving it that nocturnal spark and club essential sound.

The Pussycat Dolls’ signature style and swagger is simply irresistible, and this refreshed soundscape boosting that sassy, iconic refrain is a total joy. ‘PCD’ has a history of enormous success, cementing the group as a total phenomenon. It shot up to No 5 on the Billboard 200 and ultimately went 3x-Platinum. The Platinum-certified “Don’t Cha” captured No 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has over 711 million Spotify streams.

Beyond the success of “Don’t Cha,” the album also includes the Platinum “Buttons” and the 2x-Platinum “Stickwitu,” which earned a GRAMMY nomination. BLOND:ISH is a true force who made history this year, becoming “the first woman ever selected as a resident DJ at Pacha Ibiza club,” attracting a huge Wednesday night crowd. This release is dance-floor approved and a must-have for classic pop and house music fans.

Transform Your Visuals with AIEnhancer: The Ultimate Image Tool

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By Mitch Rice

In the modern digital age, credibility is the quality of visuals, be it a content producer, an online merchant, or an educator or a person who is safeguarding some valuable family memories. The advanced level of design is no longer necessary to improve the pictures because of the popularity of AI-based editing tools.

AIEnhancer is a unique AI-driven application that enables everyone to develop their own artwork to high-level in the realm of photo development with the free and easy-to-use online tools offered. Whether it is fixing the old photographs or removing a background image as well as erasing any undesired water marks, the site makes it simple to take any visual project a notch higher.


What Is an AIEnhancer?

The AIEnhancer is a state-of-the-art images enhancement AI tool that can achieve high quality, automatic, and fast outcomes. It has free online solutions like mending photos, enhancing clarity, deleting the background, and cleaning up the watermark.

The site is good to the users who require purer product pictures, polished teaching pictures, or reinstated family pictures. Such tools as the AI Photo Enhancer or the AI Background Remover enable anyone to instantly upgrade photos without the technical knowledge.


Preserve Family Memories with AI Photo Repair

Old photographs usually wear out, get blotted, or develop physical damages with time. AIEnhancer is a simple and efficient solution. Its superior restoration methods cure scratches, repair dwindling colors, sharpen blurry photos and recover details in old portraits.

The AI Photo Enhancer makes sure that meaningful photographs, family portraits, historic images and so on, will become clear and colorful again. This is particularly useful in preserving the old collections of photos, family history and in the restoration of emotional memories that were once thought to be beyond salvage.


Perfect for Content Creators: Enhance Social Media Visuals

The modern-day content creators are dependent on clear, catchy graphics that can be immediately noticed. The quality of imagery can be a significant point regardless of whether it is the designing of the thumbnails, banners, reels or posters.

AIEnhancer helps the creators to make their pictures easier to interpret, to remove distractions in the background with the assistance of AI Background Remover, to add or remove the existing watermarks, and to produce smooth pictures that would suit the social media, including Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Pinterest.

The automation of its workflow also means that the creators can retain a high-quality and professional look without needing to either have sophisticated editing skills or expensive design software.
Boost Sales with Professional Product Images

Product imagery is the main factor that online buyers consider when ordering products, and therefore, quality photos are necessary to influence the conversion rates. Poorly lit, blurry or cluttered product images may make buyers lose a lot of trust.

AIEnhancer is the solution since it allows sharpening, refining color, and eliminating cluttered backgrounds effortlessly. Vendors are able to create clean white or clear backgrounds within minutes that are suitable in the online stores.

It is also effective especially when selling on Amazon, Poshmark, Etsy, Shopify, and eBay because image quality is directly related to sales. It also aids the removal of watermarks off supplier contents giving the sellers complete authority over how they want to display their products.


Enhance Office & Educational Materials for Clarity

Professionals, teachers, and students usually have screenshots, presentation slides, and diagrams of inferior quality that are pixelated or indistinct. These visuals are greatly enhanced by AIEnhancer that sharpens the text readability, eliminates redundant backgrounds and purges reference images that have excessive watermarks.

This enables the users to create refined training media, company reports, education slides, and electronic learning materials that appear uncluttered and corporate. The platform makes even the easiest screenshots understandable and contributes to more effective communication in classrooms, during meetings, and when walking through the virtual world.


Why AIEnhancer Stands Out

AIEnhancer is unique because it is user-friendly, fast, and of professional quality. It is completely web based and no software has to be installed or subscriptions have to be purchased.

The platform is designed to be both beginner-friendly and powerful enough to use in business-it is with the help of advanced AI models that allow making high-quality improvements within a few seconds. Their flexibility allows any user in any area to edit their self-photos, create brand images or add to their work-related content without much effort.


Final Thoughts

AIEnhancer is redefining the image editing business with power available to all. It is a single platform that gives you everything you require, be it the need to restore previous memories, enhance your social media profile, enhance product listing, or enhance educational content.

Today, you can find the AI Photo Enhancer and AI Background Remover to edit your photos and raise your visual content without any challenges.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Metal Titans In Flames Announce Extensive Summer 2026 European Tour

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Metal Titans In Flames Announce Extensive Summer 2026 European Tour

Swedish metal innovators In Flames are making a huge return to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date, stretching from mid-July to late August across more than twenty cities and many of the continent’s most iconic festivals. Armed with their unmistakable blend of atmosphere, melody, and aggression, In Flames will headline a powerful mix of major club shows, outdoor events, and top-tier festivals, promising a setlist that celebrates their incredible legacy while aggressively pushing forward into new creative territory. The tour will feature fantastic support acts including Bleed From Within, Employed To Serve, and Kittie on select dates.

The massive tour will see the band hit major festivals like Wacken Open Air, Masters of Rock, and Summer Breeze, with stops in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Spain, and more. The tour culminates in In Flames’ own hometown festival, Göteborg Brinner, which they will headline on top of a beautifully curated line-up consisting of formidable acts like Avatar, Dark Tranquility, Raised Fist, Thrown, Napalm Death, Gaerea, and Múr. Frontman Anders Fridén shared the enthusiasm, commenting, “There’s nothing like festival season in Europe — the energy, the crowds, the atmosphere. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and can’t wait to bring you something epic this summer.”

In Flames 2026 Tour Dates

  • 15-Jul-26 – Poland – Gdansk, B90 /w Bleed From Within
  • 16-Jul-26 – Poland – Wroclaw, A2 /w Bleed From Within
  • 17-Jul-26 – Czech Republic – Vizovice, Masters of Rock
  • 18-Jul-26 – Austria – Leoben, Area 53 Festival
  • 19-Jul-26 – Slovakia – Bratislava, Majestic Music Club /w Bleed From Within
  • 21-Jul-26 – Austria – Dornbirn, Conrad Sohm Outdoor /w Bleed From Within
  • 23-Jul-26 – Italy – Bologna, Bonsai Garden /w Bleed From Within & Employed To Serve
  • 24-Jul-26 – Slovenia – Tolmin, Tolminator
  • 25-Jul-26 – Hungary – Budapest, Barba Negra /w Napalm Death, Bleed From Within, Unearth & Employed To Serve
  • 26-Jul-26 – Turkey – Istanbul, Uniq Open Air /w Napalm Death & Employed To Serve
  • 28-Jul-26 – Romania – Brasov, Rockstadt Extreme Fest
  • 31-Jul-26 – Germany – Wacken, Wacken Open Air
  • 01-Aug-26 – Germany – Loebnitz, Full Rewind Festival
  • 02-Aug-26 – Germany – Saarbruecken, Garage /w Bleed From Within & Kittie
  • 04-Aug-26 – France – Seignosse, Tube /w Gaerea & Employed To Serve
  • 05-Aug-26 – Spain – Pamplona, Totem /w Gaerea & Employed To Serve
  • 07-Aug-26 – Spain – Villena, Leyendas del Rock
  • 08-Aug-26 – Spain – Sevilla, Custom /w Gaerea & Employed To Serve
  • 09-Aug-26 – Portugal – Vagos, Vagos Metalfest
  • 12-Aug-26 – Germany – Dinkelsbuehl, Summer Breeze
  • 13-Aug-26 – Belgium – Seraing/Liege, OM /w Employed To Serve
  • 14-Aug-26 – Switzerland – Cudrefin, Rock The Lakes
  • 15-Aug-26 – Germany – Sulingen, Reload Festival
  • 16-Aug-26 – Netherlands – Eindhoven, Dynamo Metalfest
  • 17-Aug-26 – Denmark – Aarhus, Voxhall /w support TBC
  • 19-Aug-26 – Norway – Bergen, USF Verftet – Hallen /w Gaerea
  • 20-Aug-26 – Norway – Tønsberg, Foynhagen /w Gaerea
  • 22-Aug-26 – Sweden – Gothenburg, Göteborg Brinner

Briston Maroney Drops Live Album ‘Live At Red Rocks’ For Record Store Day

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Briston Maroney Drops Live Album ‘Live At Red Rocks’ For Record Store Day

Briston Maroney has delivered a massive treat for fans and vinyl collectors, releasing his first-ever full-length concert recording, ‘Live at Red Rocks’, today, November 28th, as an exclusive part of Record Store Day’s Black Friday event. Limited quantities of the live album vinyl are available only at participating record stores, making this a truly coveted release. Recorded earlier this year at the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, during his sold-out “Long Hair, Long Life” co-headline tour with Peach Pit, ‘Live at Red Rocks’ captures Maroney and his band at their absolute onstage best. The band electrified the ecstatic crowd with high-flying, powerful renditions of songs spanning his still-evolving body of work, with the fourteen-track collection highlighted by a thrilling live take on the fan-favorite anthem, “Small Talk.”

This dynamic live album follows the spring release of Maroney’s critically lauded third studio album, ‘JIMMY’, which is available everywhere now. Co-produced by Maroney with Alex Farrar, ‘JIMMY’ is a psychedelically-inspired collection that saw the artist exploring the profound dichotomy of growing up as a child of divorce, shuttling between the devil-may-care spirit of his mother’s rural North Florida and the intensely pressured life of a Catholic school student in his dad’s Knoxville, Tennessee. The album features deeply personal, guitar-driven tracks like “Real Good Swimmer,” “Tomatoes,” and “Better Than You,” and was met by a flurry of applause from major outlets. Ones To Watch hailed the album as “a crescendo of possibilities, a visual novel set to music… a tribute to existing, to be oneself.”

Blackbear Returns With New Single “Britney In ’07,” A Pop Anthem For Emotional Overload

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Blackbear Returns With New Single “Britney In ’07,” A Pop Anthem For Emotional Overload

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Blackbear has made his highly anticipated official return with the new single, “Britney in ’07,” a sharp, attitude-filled pop anthem that perfectly captures the chaotic, meme-soaked reality of emotional overload in 2025. This track serves as part confession and part cultural commentary, successfully bottling a full-blown mental spiral into a high-energy, pop-ready single for anyone who has ever felt one bad day away from ultimate collapse. Blackbear taps into the cultural shorthand of “2007 Britney,” a defining and often misunderstood moment that has come to symbolize ultimate resilience and the point where immense pressure, performance, and public scrutiny finally collide, leaving only raw, necessary honesty behind.

Blackbear was incredibly candid about the inspiration, sharing, “This song is about crashing out and being open about it. Society makes us feel like shit sometimes, there’s a 2007 Britney in all of us… I hope this song changes the narrative and encourages people to check up on their friends and actually be there for one another as human beings undergoing the same human condition.” Across the track, Blackbear pulls back the curtain on the intense pressures of the music industry and the absurdity of living under constant digital observation. The result is a brutally honest, darkly comedic release valve: a genuine meltdown listeners can dance to, stitched together with sharp cultural references, profound self-awareness, and the emotional transparency that defines his most beloved work.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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