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Callum Kerr Drops “All Out Of Me” Ahead Of Whiskey Jam Performance And New Releases

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Callum Kerr Drops “All Out Of Me” Ahead Of Whiskey Jam Performance And New Releases

May 9, 2025 – Following the release of “Cold Beer Cold,” Scottish born, Texas raised and Nashville livin’ Callum Kerr returns with a brand-new single, “All Out of Me”. With a growing fanbase and momentum building, Callum continues to carve out his place in the music scene. Recently he signed with ONErpm and Huff Co. and new music is slated for release in the coming months, with announcements to follow soon.

“This song is about a rambling man who meets his match and falls in love” states Callum about the track that was co-written by Dustin Lynch and produced by Dann and David Huff. “He can’t help but blush about how much he’s changed. Sure, he misses the good old days, but nothing competes with what he’s found. It’s a classic acoustic sounding love song with plenty of rugged imagery.”

Also, Callum is scheduled to perform at Nashville’s famed Whiskey Jam, Thursday, May 15th at 9pm, a part of the ONErpm Takeover show.
In addition to his music career, Callum is also an actor appearing in 13 different movies and TV series including Monarch on Fox, Wheel of Time on Amazon and Virgin River and One Piece, both on Netflix.

Queen Unleash Dolby Atmos Blu-Ray Of ‘Queen I’ With 2024 Mix And Easter Eggs

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Queen Unleash Dolby Atmos Blu-Ray Of ‘Queen I’ With 2024 Mix And Easter Eggs

“This is not just a remaster, this is a brand new 2024 rebuild of the entire Queen debut album” quoted Brian May when announcing the release of the band’s revisit of their eponymous debut album late last year, retitled Queen I for this stunning new update. May further elaborated: “Every instrument has been revisited to produce the ‘live’ ambient sound we would have liked to use originally.”

Now Queen take the release to the next stage, today announcing a brand new, limited edition immersive Dolby Atmos release of the album, set to be available on Audiophile Blu-ray on June 13. This new release arrives in the US by Sony Music. Universal Music Group is releasing for the rest of the world.

With Brian May and Roger Taylor acting as executive producers, and overseen by Queen’s long-standing audio-production team of Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson, this enhanced spatial surround sound format release breathes stunning new life into the band’s epic and unique multi-layered sound.

Says Justin Shirley-Smith: “It always feels like Queen’s music was designed for immersive formats. It’s dramatic and powerful and has a lot of dynamics. The original album was recorded more than 50 years ago, but it was so ambitious musically, rhythmically and lyrically. It’s beyond belief really, and it’s such a joy for us to work on.”

To mix Queen I in Dolby Atmos, the team made stems from the 2024 stereo mix, allowing them to process and pan each musical part individually, bringing new depth and dimensions to an album already bursting with invention.

Shirley-Smith explains: “It’s always fun working in Atmos because we are confident that the mix is already good from the stereo and this expanded sound field gives us an opportunity to feature the backing track without masking some of the intricate multi-layered elements that Queen are famous for.

“We finished the mix with Lewis Jones at Abbey Road where they have a great mix studio equipped with all the speakers required,” he continues. “Lewis has worked on a great many significant immersive projects and is a crucial part of the Atmos mix team.”

Originally released in 1973 and featuring the iconic line-up of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, Queen’s self-titled debut album marked the start of the band’s stellar journey, showcasing a band whose staggering musical talents and breadth of ambition remain unmatched.

Songs such as Keep Yourself Alive, Liar, The Night Comes Down, Great King Rat, My Fairy King and Modern Times Rock ’n’ Roll are the work of a band able to deliver everything from surging hard rock anthems and delicate ballads to ornate, visionary mini-symphonies.

“There are so many different styles on the album,” says Justin Shirley-Smith of Queen I. “For instance, the song My Fairy King is a precursor to what came later with Bohemian Rhapsody. It’s so adventurous, and this new mix brings out things that you won’t have heard before. Like everything on the album, it sounds fantastic.”

Queen’s landmark debut album was reissued to widespread acclaim in 2024 as a remixed, remastered and expanded 6CD+1PL box set edition. Retitled Queen I, it restored the ‘lost’ track Mad The Swine to the final tracklisting and saw the band return to the UK album chart, providing them with their highest chart placing since Live Around The World, recorded with current singer Adam Lambert, reached No.1 in 2020.

Now, more than 50 years after Queen’s debut was originally released, this immersive Dolby Atmos mix shines a whole new light on this iconic album.

Says Brian May: “I’m particularly excited about this new Dolby Atmos version of what we now call QUEEN 1. When the boys were converting the stereo rebuild into a surround experience, I was unable to be there, due to a health hiccup.  So I was very happy to have the opportunity to go back in with them recently and add my own contribution to this multichannel mix. There are now a few nice adventurous Easter eggs in there, which those who know the album intimately will hopefully enjoy. So the Blu-ray version is an update from the version that has currently been available to stream. Nobody has ever heard our first album quite like this !!!”

“At last,” concludes Roger Taylor, “we get our first album to sound as we imagined it should sound….phew!”

Audiophile Blu-ray
QUEEN I – 2024 MIX
Dolby Atmos
Stereo (96kHz/24bit)
Stereo Backing Tracks (96kHz/24bit)

Tracklisting:

  1. Keep Yourself Alive
  2. Doing All Right
  3. Great King Rat
  4. Mad The Swine
  5. My Fairy King
  6. Liar
  7. The Night Comes Down
  8. Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll
  9. Son And Daughter
  10. Jesus
  11. Seven Seas Of Rhye…
    QUEEN I -2024 MIX
    Dolby Atmos
    Stereo (96kHz/24bit)
    Stereo Backing Tracks (96kHz/24bit)
    Executive Producers:Brian May and Roger Taylor
    Stereo Mixes Produced by:Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson
    Dolby Atmos Mixed by: Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae, Kris Fredriksson and Lewis Jones, Abbey Road Studio.

Includes 12 page booklet.

Mark Morton Releases “Dust” Video From ‘Without The Pain’ Featuring Cody Jinks & Grace Bowers

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Mark Morton Releases “Dust” Video From ‘Without The Pain’ Featuring Cody Jinks & Grace Bowers

Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy nominated, gold-selling band Lamb of God, has officially released the music video for his highly praised track “Dust” from his second solo album, Without The Pain. The video, which features exclusive in-studio footage, captures the powerful collaboration between Morton, Cody Jinks, and Grace Bowers, showcasing the creative energy behind the song.

The video gives fans an inside look into the creative process, highlighting Morton, Jinks, and Bowers as they collaborate in the studio to bring “Dust” to life. The track, which is a standout on Without The Pain, features deeply emotional lyrics and powerful performances from both artists. “Dust” tells a raw and heartfelt story, further solidifying Morton’s evolution as an artist blending rock, blues, and country influences into a sound all his own.

Mark Morton, whose guitar work has shaped Lamb of God’s iconic heavy metal sound, has embraced a more introspective and soulful side with his solo work. The release of Without The Pain marks a major shift in his musical journey, bringing him closer to his southern roots, with collaborations from country and southern rock icons such as Jason Isbell, Charlie Starr and Travis Denning.

“One of my favorite things about making this album has been all the opportunities for creative collaboration,” shares Mark. “‘Dust’ was such a great example of that and an amazingly cool experience to be a part of. I wrote it in an afternoon together with Jaren Johnston and Cody Jinks, who would later perform the vocal. And trading off guitar solos with Grace Bowers was a total blast…that’s me on the slide parts and Grace handling the shredding.”

The release of “Dust” and its accompanying video is part of Mark’s ongoing commitment to create authentic, genre-blurring music that resonates with a wide range of listeners. Without The Pain, out now, is available on all streaming platforms and in select physical formats, including an exclusive vinyl release for Record Store Day.

Tetrarch Drops “Best Of Luck” Ahead Of New Album ‘The Ugly Side Of Me’

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Tetrarch Drops “Best Of Luck” Ahead Of New Album ‘The Ugly Side Of Me’

Ahead of tomorrow’s release of their blistering third album, The Ugly Side Of Me, modern metal stars Tetrarch have dropped their fourth and final single, entitled “Best of Luck”. The standout track showcases the stellar riff artistry of Jackson Guitars’ first ever female signature artist Diamond Rowe.

Diamond Rowe of TETRARCH offers an inside look at the lyricism behind “Best of Luck”: “‘Best Of Luck’ was such a fun song to write. I think Josh and I got together and wrote this song together in only a few hours and it has ended up being a favorite of those who have heard the album already.

“The title of this song has kind of a funny story. I remember when we were younger and just starting out we would get rejection emails left and right from several different people within the industry. A lot of them used to sign their emails ‘Best of Luck’ or ‘Best of Luck in the future’ and it was always funny because clearly they didn’t wish us well at all, haha! Fast forward to now, when we have accomplished so much of what a lot of those people said we never would already, so this is kind of our ‘Best of Luck’ back to them. No hard feelings, just a funny tongue in cheek kind of thing. Maybe it’s us just being the smart asses that we always are.”

Dance Gavin Dance Unveil “Midnight At McGuffy’s” Video, Announce New Album ‘Pantheon’ Featuring George Clinton

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Dance Gavin Dance Unveil “Midnight At McGuffy’s” Video, Announce New Album ‘Pantheon’ Featuring George Clinton

Dance Gavin Dance is excited to announce their highly anticipated new album Pantheon, set to be released on September 12th via Rise Records. Their first full length release since 2022’s Jackpot Juicer – which debuted at #8 in the Billboard Top 200 – Pantheon sees the band building on their signature genre defying sound with soul shredding breakdowns, pop infused melodies, frenzied screams, and guest vocals from the legendary master of Pfunk, George Clinton on the song “Space Cow Initiation Ritual”.

In addition to announcing their new album, Dance Gavin Dance has released their new single “Midnight At McGuffy’s”. Along with the song comes a brand new music video – a surreal, Escher-esque trip through flashing lights and desert landscapes that will leave you questioning what is real.

Shares drummer Matt Mingus: “We’re incredibly ecstatic to share our 11th full-length album, Pantheon, with the world. We poured our hearts and souls into this record-it has all the signature elements our fans have come to expect, along with fresh sounds and new styles that truly spotlight Andrew as our new vocalist. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride that is Pantheon.”

Catch Dance Gavin Dance on tour this spring. The headlining Return Of The Robot Tour kicks off on May 22nd. A number of shows are already sold out – including night two in Philadelphia, Toronto, Charlotte, Phoenix, and Riverside – with more expected to sell out soon. Fans in Chicago can also look forward to the 4th annual Swanfest, with special guests Glassjaw, Animals As Leaders, The Fall Of Troy, Kurt Travis, and Return Of the Robot tourmates The Home Team, Belmont, and Dwellings.

Killswitch Engage, Snapcase, Walter Schreifels Lead ‘The Dogs Of Hope’ Album Benefiting Alabama Animal Shelter

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Killswitch Engage, Snapcase, Walter Schreifels Lead ‘The Dogs Of Hope’ Album Benefiting Alabama Animal Shelter

Killswitch Engage, Snapcase and more are featured on the forthcoming The Dogs Of Hope, a brand new compilation album to raise funds for no-kill animal shelter in rural Alabama, which will be released on August 1st.

“This isn’t about changing the whole world,” says Tom Bejgrowicz, who began volunteering at RCAS in 2020. “It’s about changing a world-one animal at a time.”

For every one of us who have asserted that “dogs are man’s/human’s best friend,” Iodine Recordings and Tom Bejgrowicz (who has worked with The Beastie Boys, Quicksand, and Johnny Cash) have corralled some of the finest names in the alternative, hardcore, and metal scenes to put their money where their mouths are.

Complete with 14 (13 of them exclusive) tracks from Snapcase, Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Killswitch Engage, Jeromes Dream, Death Ray Vision, Orange 9MM, Deadguy, Lybica, Roman Candle, Drought, Enforced, and Taken, this is a tribute like none other. Slated for release on August 8, this summer is officially going to the dogs.

With a cover designed by Jeremy Dean (Green Day, The Rolling Stones, The Bronx) and the project mastered by the legendary Jack Shirley (Deafhaven, Joyce Manor, Quicksand), The Dogs Of Hope is a sonic love letter to the canines that roam the streets of Randolph County in Alabama. Their slobbery smiles of trust have emboldened some of the greatest musicians to put pen to paper to share songs for some of the most deserving four-legged friends around.

A living and breathing symbol of the indie community’s love for community care, 100% of the sales both digitally and physically from The Dogs Of Hope will be going directly to the Randolph County Animal Shelter (RCAS), nestled in rural Wedowee, Alabama.

This no-kill, privately run facility has to date saved thousands of animal’s lives, all despite their lack of public funding or support from the county.

Operating with a small staff at a completely full capacity since 2021, the Randolph County Animal Shelter is a beacon of hope in a region that features no spay/neuter programs. Committed to providing life-changing services for the animals of Wedowee, we can now all be a part of making this ever-changing world a better place to live in by supporting and listening to artists who are already the favorites of millions.

THE DOGS OF HOPE TRACK LISTING:
“Pigs on the Wing (Part 1)” – Walter Schreifels
“Disruption” – Alex Skolnick
“Blood Upon The Ashes” – Killswitch Engage
“Back To Square One” – Snapcase
“The Seventeen Downtown” – Jeromes Dream
“Only Wolves Remain” – Death Ray Vision
“Pretend I’m Human (2025)” – Orange 9mm
“Makeshift Black Metal Smasher” – Deadguy
“Phaser” – Lybica
“How to Be Considered When You’re Not in the Room” – Roman Candle
“Abbatoir” – Drought
“Radiation Sickness” – Enforced
“D4”- Taken
“Pigs on the Wing (Part 2)” – Walter Schreifels

ROSE Unleashes “Messy” Video From ‘F1 The Album’ Soundtrack

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ROSE Unleashes “Messy” Video From ‘F1 The Album’ Soundtrack

After last week’s exhilarating launch of F1 THE ALBUM, complete with an epic artist lineup reveal, electrifying first single, and immersive activation in Miami, Atlantic Records has released the latest track from the supercharged and star-studded musical companion to Apple Original Films’ high-octane, action-packed film F1 THE MOVIE, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick). The soundtrack continues to build with the captivating new single “Messy” from global pop icon ROSE.

Produced by Lostboy & Burns, the song arrives alongside an official music video starring ROSE and featuring F1 THE MOVIE stars Brad Pitt and Kerry Condon in exclusive and never-before-seen footage from the film.

The video for “Messy,” shoot shut down the world famous Las Vegas Strip. F1 THE ALBUM arrives in stores and at all online retailers on Friday, June 27th in conjunction with the theatrical release of the feature film, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

ROSE was among the soundtrack stars who attended last weekend’s immersive F1 THE ALBUM activation at the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025. Held within a private VIP Paddock just a few feet away from the official FORMULA 1 team garages, the F1 THE ALBUM experience brought the film’s fictional racing team, APXGP, to life with a recreation of their actual garage from the movie. Pass holders enjoyed interactive games, racing simulators, movie memorabilia and an official album preview, with visits from film and soundtrack talent including Kerry Condon, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tiesto, Dom Dolla, Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Roddy Ricch, Myke Towers, and Burna Boy. To further celebrate the official F1 THE ALBUM announcement, the FORMULA 1 drivers’ names on their garages were replaced with those of the artists featured on the soundtrack. The unprecedented soundtrack launch also saw GRAMMY Award-winning international icon Tiesto making FORMULA 1 history when he became the first artist ever to deliver headline performances from the bridge over the grid moments before the formation lap and from the podium after the race, capping off a truly memorable and momentous Grand Prix weekend.

“Messy” was preceded by the soundtrack’s revved-up first single “Lose My Mind” from multiplatinum Houston rapper, singer-songwriter, and Cactus Jack recording artist Don Toliver featuring GRAMMY Award-winning, multiplatinum star Doja Cat. Produced by Ryan Tedder, the hypnotic track – which samples the “F1 Movie Theme” by the Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer – arrived alongside an equally electrifying official music video already boasting over 3.5M views – watch HERE. Upon release, the track was immediately met with widespread acclaim with ROLLING STONE proclaiming, “With this new Don Toliver-Doja Cat joint, F1 might be gearing up for what might be the film soundtrack of the year,” and BILLBOARD describing it as a “shimmering, synth-drenched club track that showcases Don Toliver’s silky melodic streak and Doja Cat’s chest-thumping rhyming.”

From the label that brought you the award-winning, blockbuster soundtracks Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad and more, F1 THE ALBUM will feature massive new tracks from an unprecedented lineup of superstar artists, including Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, RAYE, Burna Boy, Roddy Rich, Dom Dolla, Chris Stapleton, Tiesto, Sexyy Red, Myke Towers, Madison Beer, Peggy Gou and more.

Clay Walker Releases “Cowboys In Heaven” Video From ‘Texas To Tennessee’

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Clay Walker Releases “Cowboys In Heaven” Video From ‘Texas To Tennessee’

Country music hitmaker Clay Walker has released his brand new music video, “Cowboys in Heaven,” today, his first new music video in several years. The video, filmed on Walker’s own Texas ranch, is a powerful tribute to love, loss, and the enduring spirit of the American cowboy.

Set against the rugged backdrop of ranch life, the music video tells the story of a young couple whose world is shaken by sudden loss, leaving the woman to navigate life on her own. As she moves through the landscape they once shared, her sorrow and memories give voice to a love that lingers in every corner of the land.

Bringing a deep sense of realism to the screen, the video stars real-life cowboys who work alongside Clay daily, grounding the story in the grit and grace of everyday ranch life. The video also serves as a moving tribute to Clay’s late friend and champion bareback rider, Charlie Rizzo, whose legacy lives on through the story and spirit of the production.

After the official video premiere, there will be a YouTube Afterparty where Premium subscribers can get a behind the scenes look at the creation of the video.

Clay Walker, a multi-PLATINUM artist with 11 No. 1 singles and over 40 charting hits, is known for timeless classics like “If I Could Make a Living,” “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,” and “Fall.” His latest album, Texas to Tennessee, debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Albums chart, reaffirming his continued influence and connection to fans.

Moses Sumney and Hayley Williams Release Soulful Duet “I Like It I Like It”

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Moses Sumney and Hayley Williams Release Soulful Duet “I Like It I Like It”

Moses Sumney and Paramore’s Hayley Williams join forces on their first collaborative single “I Like It I Like It.” The song sees Sumney flex his deeper vocal range and his dexterous ability to complement his collaborators. Williams reveals her sultry side on the second verse and in the song’s climax.

Speaking about the song, Sumney shares: “Hayley Williams and Paramore underscored a large part of my anxious youth, so when I was writing this song about having an angsty crush on someone, I knew there would be no better person to sing it with than the queen of yearning. I’m glad we get to get soulful together.”

“I Like It I Like It” was written by Sumney and co-produced with Quickly Quickly and Rob Bisel (SZA’s “Kill Bill”). It’s Sumney’s second offering of 2025, following February’s “Hey Girl(s),” featuring acclaimed singer Syd and Grammy-award-winning poet and singer Meshell Ndegeocello, the latter of whom Moses cited as one of his influences in his Lampoon Magazine cover story.

Last August, Moses released Sophcore, his first body of original music since his critically acclaimed double album grae in 2020. The EP features the singles “Vintage” and “Gold Coast” and showcases Sumney’s continued musical evolution, highlighting more overt R&B influences and the singular voice on which he’s built his career. The project received critical acclaim, landing spots on NPR, Paste Magazine, and Pitchfork’s Best Songs of 2024 lists.

Hayley Williams’s last solo offering was 2021’s FLOWERS for VASES, on which she wrote, produced, and played every instrument. Her band Paramore won their first Grammys with 2023’s This is Why, marking them the first female-fronted band to win Best Rock Album.

This song arrives on the heels of Sumney being announced as the face of Rabanne’s Million Gold fragrance and precedes his theatrical stage debut in the Public Theatre’s TWELFTH NIGHT this summer in Central Park. He will be joining an acclaimed ensemble consisting of Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, among others. Directed by Tony-award nominee Saheem Ali, the production will run from August 7th to September 14th.

Seattle Radio Host and Local Music Champion Kevin Diers Dies at 39

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Seattle Radio Host and Local Music Champion Kevin Diers Dies at 39

If you ever tuned into the Seattle airwaves and found yourself headbanging at just the right moment—or felt like someone got your love for local bands—there’s a good chance you were listening to Kevin Diers.

Kevin wasn’t just a radio host. He was Seattle’s music scene. For years, he brought metal to the mainstream and gave local bands a platform that felt like a lifeline. Whether it was through Metal Shop or Loud & Local on 99.9 KISW-FM, Kevin didn’t just play records—he raised voices, championed artists, and turned listeners into loyal fans.

He didn’t start out as an insider. Kevin won a contest to co-host Metal Shop. From that chance moment, he built a career not on ego, but on passion—on knowing that the loudest voices can come from the most humble places. And when he wasn’t on commercial radio, he was on public radio, making just as much noise in the most thoughtful, generous ways. At KUOW, his energy and love for the craft were the same. He brought heart to every mic, every shift, every show.

Kevin was everywhere—behind the booth, in the photo pit, on the DEFY Wrestling stage, online, in podcasts, and always right there when someone needed support. He was the kind of person who remembered your band’s EP and shouted it out two years later. He cared. He listened. He made sure others were heard.

The Seattle music scene didn’t just lose a host—it lost a heartbeat. And while tribute episodes of Metal Shop and Loud & Local will air this weekend, the truth is, Kevin Diers will always be on air, in spirit, wherever loud music plays and local voices rise.

He made sure of that.

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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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