Imagine the joy of creating a brand new instrument out of old technology! The unbelievably talented musicians of the Open Reel Ensemble have just done exactly that, achieving a wonderfully catchy new sound by building what they call the Tape Tap Triangle. This ingenious setup involves stretching magnetic reel to reel tape across a triangular frame, allowing the players to tap the tape directly with drumsticks to produce percussive rhythms.
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear Take On The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade In 1978
In the 1978 PBS holiday special Hip Hip Parade, reporter Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear hilariously went behind the scenes of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and provided fantastic running commentary on all the sights. This classic special featured the duo touring the floats and giant balloons featured that year, including a fun look at the Sesame Street float.
Neil Young Announces “Love Earth Tour” European Dates With Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Rock legend Neil Young has announced a fantastic set of European dates for his upcoming “Love Earth Tour,” with tickets going on sale on November 28 at 9 a.m. GMT. The highly anticipated run features a mix of both headline shows and major festival appearances across the continent. The announced dates kick off on June 19 at Heaton Park in Manchester, with stops in France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, and more before wrapping up at Villa Manin in Codroipo, Italy, on July 16. The tour will also feature Elvis Costello & The Imposters joining Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts on select dates, which promises an incredible night of music for fans.
This extensive European run allows fans across the continent to experience the vibrant energy of the band live. The itinerary includes major festival slots like Festival de Nimes in France and Rock Zottegem in Belgium, alongside special open air venues like Virgin Media Park in Cork, Ireland, and Blenheim Palace Festival in Oxfordshire, UK. This collection of shows is a great opportunity to catch the musical icon on his latest journey across Europe.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts “Love Earth Tour” UK/Euro Dates:
- 6/19 – Heaton Park – Manchester, UK
- 6/22 – Festival de Nimes – Nimes, France
- 6/24 – Nancy Open Air – Nancy, France
- 6/27 – State Fayre, Hylands Park – Chelmsford, UK
- 6/29 – Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park – Glasgow, UK
- 7/01 – Virgin Media Park – Cork, Ireland
- 7/03 – Blenheim Palace Festival – Oxfordshire, UK
- 7/05 – Blacker Fields – Cardiff, UK
- 7/08 – Evenemententerrein Weert Noord – Weert, The Netherlands
- 7/10 – Rock Zottegem – Zottegem, Belgium
- 7/12 – Moon+Stars, Piazza Grande – Locarno, Switzerland
- 7/14 – Lucca Summer Festival, Mura Storiche – Lucca, Italy
- 7/16 – Villa Manin – Codroipo Udine, Italy
Morgan Wallen Unveils Highly Anticipated Limited Edition CD Zine Offering Inside Look At ‘I’m The Problem’
After teasing a book containing a letter from his dad during an interview with Apple Music’s Kelleigh Bannen earlier this year, Morgan Wallen announced today the limited-edition I’m The Problem CD zine in reference will be available to fans beginning December 19. Pre-order now here.
The limited edition, 100-page, glossy-cover zine includes interviews with Wallen – as well as producer Joey Moi, producer/songwriter Charlie Handsome, songwriter Blake Pendergrass and the heartfelt opening letter from Tommy Wallen – along with never-before-seen photos, lyrics from all 37 tracks and I’m The Problem on 2-Disc CD. Together, the perspectives offer an inside look at the making of Wallen’s 12-week Billboard No. 1 album, I’m The Problem, directly from those who created it.
As Wallen reflected on working with his collaborators in the book, he shared, “I don’t really write songs unless Charlie [Handsome] is involved at this point in my career. Blake Pendergrass is another guy who’s been added into the fold over the last couple years, and I think he’s one the best songwriters in Nashville. I feel fortunate to have those types of guys helping me with the process. Once you figure out what you’re shooting for, you get in a rhythm of writing with those guys, and it really is fun.”
I’m The Problem arrived May 16, 2025 via Big Loud/Mercury Records and spent 12 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 albums chart and 13 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. It became Wallen’s third consecutive album to spend at least 10 weeks atop the Billboard 200 – making Wallen the first artist in history to achieve that feat.
Internationally, the album debuted at No. 1 in seven countries upon release and became Wallen’s first album to debut at No. 1 on the UK Official Charts, making him one of only five artists to debut at summit with a country album. In Australia, I’m The Problem became the longest-running No. 1 album by a country artist in 10 years, with three consecutive weeks atop the ARIA albums chart, while “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” spent five weeks at No. 1 on Australia’s Country Airplay chart.
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “one of the biggest stars in the music world right now” and The New Yorker adding “[he’s] popular on a scale that seems to circumvent genre entirely.” With 20 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, 198 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years.
Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries; while his preceding albums – Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time – have remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart for more than 100 weeks each, making him the first artist ever to achieve that feat. I’m The Problem – which Hits Daily Double observes is “a 37-song cycle of self-reckoning” – has already yielded five No. 1’s at Country radio, including the title track, which remained at No. 1 for eight weeks. Wallen also broke his own record for the most simultaneous entries in Billboard Hot 100 History, with 37 songs charting on release week.
After recently concluding his 20-stadium-show 2025 I’m the Problem Tour in September, Wallen is readying his 23-stadium show Still The Problem Tour for 2026. Kicking off April 10 with two consecutive nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the run will include stops at four major college football stadiums: Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Michigan’s Michigan Stadium and one night only at Alabama’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Wallen donates a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports programs for youth in the areas of sports and music. More at MorganWallenFoundation.org.
mgk Reunites With Jonas Brothers For A Swoon Worthy Remix of “cliché”
Today, GRAMMY Award-nominated recording artist mgk reunites with one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, Jonas Brothers, for a fizzy and swoon-worthy remix of his inescapable 2025 hit “cliché.” The two pop powerhouses first played the song together live when mgk joined Nick, Joe, and Kevin for a raucous surprise performance at their September Vancouver show on Jonas Brothers biggest tour yet. “cliché (Jonas Brothers Remix)” captures their infectious full-band energy as four vocalists making a heartfelt plea for love.
Hailing from mgk’s blockbuster new album lost americana — his third consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart — “cliché” is an upbeat anthem written and produced alongside longtime mgk collaborators and friends SlimXX, BazeXX, and Nick Long. Opening on spare guitar and emotive vocals, the song explodes into racing pop-punk rhythms and glistening new wave textures. On the new version, mgk splits up the verses with the Jonas Brothers, but they all come together for the massive heart-on-sleeve chorus.
“cliché” has become an enduring cornerstone of lost americana. In June, mgk released the candid, piano-powered acoustic rendition, “cliché (sad version).” He’s also brought energized performances of the single to massive televised stages including Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards and The Today Show’s Citi Concert Series, where he sang backed by a full band.
The new release arrives as mgk continues his lost americana tour, which is set to conquer arenas and amphitheaters in North American, Europe, and the UK well into July of 2026 so far. At select dates, mgk will treat fans to a special five-year anniversary performance celebrating his groundbreaking 2020 album, Tickets to My Downfall, which scored mgk his first #1 on the Billboard 200. The tour’s full lineup, routing, and ticket information can be found HERE.
Vans Warped Tour Returns In 2026, Expanding To Montreal And Mexico City
Great news for alternative music fans everywhere! Following a handful of successful revival events in late 2025, the Vans Warped Tour will indeed return in 2026 for another exciting run of multi day festivals, harkening back to the mega fest’s early 2000s heyday. As revealed this week, the 2026 Vans Warped Tour will take place in five cities, including two major new additions to the circuit: Montreal and Mexico City. The lineup for each city will be revealed later, but it is safe to expect the usual vibrant mix of newer and older acts spanning all corners of the punk, emo, and alternative scenes and beyond.
For those eager to secure their spots, there is important ticket information. American Express Cardmembers can access Front Of The Line Amex Presale Tickets for Montreal until today, November 26 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The general on sale for Montreal opens today, Wednesday, November 26 at 12:00 p.m. EST, with tickets for Washington, D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando also becoming available at that time. If you plan to attend the Mexico City event, the Banamex presale starts on Monday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and the general on sale opens Tuesday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
2026 Vans Warped Tour Schedule
- June 13 14: Washington, D.C. – Festival Grounds at RFK Campus
- July 25 26: Long Beach, Calif. – Downtown Long Beach Shoreline Waterfront
- Aug. 21 22: Montreal, Quebec – Parc Jean Drapeau
- Sept. 12 13: Mexico City, Mexico – Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Nov. 14 15: Orlando, Fla. – Camping World Stadium Campus
Linda Imperial Brings Sunshine and Soul To Your Holiday Playlist With Two Festive Singles
Just in time for the holidays, Linda Imperial invites listeners to celebrate the season with sunshine and soul through her beloved singles, “Christmas in the Tropics” and “Christmas, You and Me.” Both tracks return to streaming platforms and radio airplay on PlayMPE with renewed warmth, reminding fans that joy, love, and connection shine no matter the climate. Imperial’s music offers a wonderful blend of her Bay Area roots with polished Nashville production, making it a perfect soundtrack for tropical getaways or cozy nights at home. Imperial spoke about her inspiration for the warmer weather track, saying, “I wanted to share the beauty of Christmas in paradise, the same joy and love, just with a warmer breeze.” Regarding the other single, “Christmas, You and Me,” she adds, “It’s about peace, love, and cherishing the moments that matter most.”
Linda Imperial is a true survivor whose decades long musical career has been a whirlwind journey of redemption and shining through struggles, showcasing the blues rock side of her artistry like never before. She found her breakthrough success cofounding the 70s early 80s dance vocal group Loverde, touring the world to promote their hit “Die Hard Lover,” which debuted on the Billboard charts at number 4 and remained in the upper reaches for months. Her long list of later associations is impressive, as she has worked for and with the Jazz supergroup New York Jazz Explosion, Sylvester, The Weather Girls, Gary Duncan’s Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Jefferson Starship. While working with Jefferson Starship, she met her husband David Freiberg, who was an early member of both Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Airplane and is a current member of Jefferson Starship. Fans can subscribe to her YouTube channel for the latest music videos, behind the scenes content, and special holiday releases.
Charlie and the Moonshine Unleash Debut Single “The Quest” From Legendary Mexican Rock Enclave
The exciting new group Charlie and the Moonshine is blending the soulful grit of southern rock with the heartfelt storytelling of modern Americana, celebrating the release of their debut single, “The Quest,” today. This single, along with the rest of their forthcoming album, was recorded entirely live in Avándaro, a legendary rock enclave in Mexico famous for a 1970s counterculture music festival often compared to Woodstock. The band consciously embraced the raw energy and “blemishes” of this live setting, saying this warmth of imperfection led to a debut album they are truly proud of. They commented on their process: “We believe genres, such as the blues, are truly soul auditing tools, and so we wanted to transmit this by recording it live in a rough form, as it was originally intended.”
The resulting music is a sound that feels both human and timeless, featuring cinematic guitars, driving rhythm sections, and vocals that powerfully move between intimate moments and pure fire. Their lyrics dive deep into themes of love, loss, redemption, and humanity’s search for meaning. The band explained they intended to take listeners on a melodic road trip through the US, paying homage to music defining genres while exploring existential questions most people ask themselves, such as guilt’s role in life. With roots planted firmly in Mexico and their creative focus aimed at the international Americana scene, Charlie and the Moonshine are carving out an honest, soulful path.
Airbourne Unwraps A Rowdy “Christmas Bonus” Single That Is Pure Yuletide Mayhem
Get ready to crank the volume on your holiday playlist because Airbourne has just dropped a cheerfully indecent, full throttle rock track called “Christmas Bonus.” The new single is a loud, trademark blast of pure holiday mischief that only the Australian four piece could deliver. The track was brought to life by a top notch team, produced by Brian Howes, tracked by Karl Dicaire, mixed by Zakk Cervini, and mastered by Ted Jensen, and it features a high energy animated video directed by Ryan Ortgiesen. The band had a clear goal: create a Christmas song that sounds exclusively like Airbourne.
The single is a classic mix of unrelenting rhythm and playful, tongue in cheek humor. Lead vocalist Joel O’Keeffe dives into the holiday spirit with irreverent lines like, “You’re so damn good you make Santa come twice,” planting the song firmly in a space where sleigh bells meet sweat drenched guitars. The production work emphasizes tight rhythm, huge choruses, and a raw edge, giving “Christmas Bonus” the momentum of a pub completely packed on Christmas Eve. The lyrics race through shots of Yuletide chaos, mentioning “the boys are drinkin’ and the girls are singin’,” with the snow “fallin’ all around” as the celebration intensifies.
The song even includes a salute to action cinema, with O’Keeffe signing off, “Yippee Ki Yah! motherfucker, Merry Christmas, everybody!” Airbourne has always embraced a nononsense approach, and this new song proudly celebrates their allergy to subtlety. The core group of Joel O’Keeffe, Ryan O’Keeffe, Justin Street, and Brett Tyrrell are carrying forward a sound forged in their Warrnambool family home in the early 2000s, reflecting a deep admiration for hard rock pioneers like AC/DC, The Angels, Billy Thorpe, and Rose Tattoo.
After building success in Melbourne and signing a major five album deal with Capitol Records and EMI Music Australia in 2005, Airbourne expanded their reputation by supporting icons such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, and The Rolling Stones, becoming one of Australia’s most successful hard rock exports. With “Christmas Bonus,” they offer a loud, rowdy seasonal anthem perfect for late nights and raised glasses.
Concerts 4 A Cause Raises Funds With Autographed Guitars For Charity
Concerts 4 A Cause, the 501(c)3 that has helped raise money over the past several years in support of various events and charities, is offering up autographed guitars to raise money for charity. In 2023, Concerts 4 A Cause raised over $82,000 for two police officers ambushed in the line of duty in Huntsville, Alabama; in 2024, raised over $88,000 for the Daryle Singletary Memorial Fund; and over the past three years raised over $250,000 for law enforcement charities.
As the title sponsor of the 5th annual Mission:Possible Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament hosted by Tracy Lawrence, Concerts 4 A Cause helped raise funds that were invested in multiple partner organizations across Middle Tennessee who work tirelessly on the front lines to support both individuals and families facing hardship. These resources strengthen vital community programs, expand access to essential services, and help sustain the year-round efforts of local nonprofits. This support also helps fuel Tracy’s annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry, which provides more than 32,000 meals through the Nashville Rescue Mission, surrounding county school systems, and community-based organizations across the region.
Country stars Wynonna, Vince Gill, Zach Top, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, LeeAnn Womack Jamey Johnson, Gary Allan, Mark Chesnutt, Riley Green, Dustin Lynch, Ronnie Dunn, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Lewis, Jon Pardi, and more have all joined in the fundraising efforts.
“We are extremely thankful to the artists that have signed guitars and helped us raise the much-needed funds to continue to support so many charitable partners. Nashville is a big town, but a small community and, once again, the artist community showed up when needed,” says Josh Bleidt, founder of Concerts 4 A Cause.