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Skillet Announce Massive Europe 2026 Tour

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Hard rock mainstays Skillet announce their return to Europe with a 23-date spring 2026 tour, kicking off April 16 in Hamburg and wrapping May 23 in Lisbon. The run brings the band through major cities including London, Amsterdam, Paris, Warsaw, Prague, Milan, and Barcelona, following a huge stretch of international touring that saw them play to nearly 400,000 fans across Europe in summer 2025. The announcement lands alongside the release of their new live track “Showtime”, out now, capturing the band’s explosive onstage energy.

Momentum remains high as Skillet continue their global run, with South American dates next month already seeing sold-out shows in Lima and Belo Horizonte and a venue upgrade in Mexico City due to demand. Later this fall, the band head across the U.S. with Jeremy Camp, reinforcing their reputation as a relentlessly touring force whose live impact continues to grow year after year.

SKILLET EUROPEAN 2026 TOUR DATES
Apr 16 — Hamburg, DE @ Inselpark Arena
Apr 18 — Cologne, DE @ Palladium
Apr 19 — Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
Apr 21 — London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
Apr 22 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
Apr 24 — Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
Apr 25 — Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse
Apr 27 — Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
Apr 28 — Paris, FR @ Zénith
May 1 — Offenbach, DE @ Stadthalle
May 2 — Munich, DE @ Zenith
May 3 — Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
May 5 — Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
May 7 — Warsaw, PL @ Torwar
May 8 — Wroclaw, PL @ A2 Centrum
May 9 — Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlín
May 12 — Bucharest, RO @ The Roman Arenas
May 14 — Sofia, BG @ Arena Armeec
May 16 — Belgrade, RS @ Štark Arena
May 18 — Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
May 20 — Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz
May 21 — Madrid, ES @ La Riviera
May 23 — Lisbon, PT @ Altice Arena

Pop Visionaries Goldfrapp Celebrate ‘Supernature’ With 20th Anniversary Deluxe

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Goldfrapp mark 20 years of their era-defining album ‘Supernature’ with the release of a 20th Anniversary deluxe edition, out now. To celebrate, Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory unveil a brand-new remix of “You Never Know”, their first fresh Goldfrapp release in years, reconnecting with the acid-tinged glamour and hypnotic pulse that made the album such a cultural landmark.

Originally released in 2005, ‘Supernature’ reshaped modern pop with its seductive futurism, chart-topping singles, and high-gloss production, inspiring a generation of artists and producers. The deluxe edition expands the world of the album with B-sides, classic and new remixes, unreleased live recordings, and a 5.1 surround mix, presented across deluxe CD and vinyl formats. Two decades on, Goldfrapp’s vision remains vivid, influential, and unmistakably ahead of its time.

NYC Rock Upstarts SKORTS Carry Weight With “Burden”

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New York City rock band SKORTS announce their debut album ‘Incompletement’, out now, and set the tone with the release of the opening track “Burden” alongside an official video. Built from the raw electricity of their live shows and sharpened into something bold and stadium-ready, the song pairs hypnotic vocal peaks with a cathartic core, turning shared weight into something communal and grounding.

Originally one of the band’s earliest demos, “Burden” found new life in the studio with producer Teddy O’Mara, where its groove and structure fully locked in. Directed by Nick Charnas, the black-and-white video strips things back, focusing on the power of the human voice and body in motion, offering a striking counterpoint to past visuals and placing the emotional force of SKORTS front and center as they step into this new chapter.

Honky Tonk Rockers Sparkle Carcass Shake Off “Rainy Day Head”

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Sparkle Carcass lean into straight-ahead honesty on their new single “Rainy Day Head”, a barroom-ready honky tonk rocker built on damp acoustics, a Skynyrd-meets-Stones riff, and a shuffle that begs to be played loud on a jukebox. Steel guitar and sing-along hooks give the song a nostalgic pull, as songwriter Cody Palmer reflects on early Chicago days filled with day jobs, wedding gigs, rainy afternoons, and ceiling-staring songwriting sessions. With Palmer joined in the band by his wife and fellow artist Reilly Downes, “Rainy Day Head” lands with warmth, grit, and the kind of lived-in charm that sticks around long after the last chorus fades.

The Best Guitar Solos In Every Year

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Music listmaker The Man in Me goes full riff historian with a joyfully obsessive compilation charting the most iconic guitar solos by year, kicking off in 1965 with Jeff Beck tearing through “Heart Full of Soul” and racing all the way to 2024 with Phil Demmel alongside Kerry King on “Idle Hands”. It’s a fast-moving celebration of tone, technique, and perfectly timed note bending, the kind of list that makes you nod along, argue with yourself, and immediately want to plug in an amp. The full roster of guitar heroes is packed into the video description, just in case you feel like disappearing down a very loud rabbit hole.

Deep Purple Classic Reimagined Dire Straits Style By Laszlo Buring

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Dutch musician Laszlo Buring offers another striking stylistic transformation, reimagining Deep Purple’s “Child in Time” through the unmistakable lens of Dire Straits. Drawing inspiration from “Once Upon a Time in the West”, Buring reshapes the 1970 classic with spacious phrasing, lyrical guitar work, and a remarkably convincing Mark Knopfler vocal impression, all while preserving the song’s anti-war weight. The result leans into an unconventional structure that feels deliberate and immersive, letting tone, restraint, and atmosphere carry the emotional core.

Retro Futurist Love Hultén Builds A Synth Guitar Dream

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For over 15 years, Love Hultén has blurred the line between instrument, sculpture, and science project, and his latest custom build might be one of his most eye-catching yet. Shaped like a guitar but powered by analog synth controls, the instrument lets sound be bent, twisted, and reshaped in real time, capped off with a mesmerizing sound-reactive ferrofluid display that feels equal parts lab experiment and stage prop and honestly, that feels exactly right.

Dark Pop Provocateur SOFIA ISELLA Plants “Out In The Garden”

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Riding a surge of UK buzz from Reading and Leeds and sold-out headline shows, 20-year-old independent force SOFIA ISELLA releases her new single “Out In The Garden”, a sharp and unsettling track co-written and co-produced with Mr Hudson. Built to confront blind devotion and performative piety, the song pairs cinematic tension with biting clarity, extending the stark world she has been shaping through music, poetry, and visuals. Following the surreal intensity of “Muse”, “Out In The Garden” feels fearless and deliberate, drawing from literary influence and industrial-leaning alt pop to mark another bold step in ISELLA’s evolving vision.

Country Hitmaker Jamie O’Neal Returns With ‘Gypsum’

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Jamie O’Neal marks 25 years since her breakout run with a new chapter that feels grounded, reflective, and confidently rooted in classic country storytelling. The platinum-selling, four-time Grammy-nominated artist releases her sixth studio album ‘Gypsum’ on January 23, inspired by the wide-open beauty of White Sands National Park and shaped by her deep connection to the American West. The record captures the calm, space, and emotional clarity that comes from time, perspective, and lived experience.

Produced by O’Neal alongside her husband Rodney Good, ‘Gypsum’ brings together a close-knit group of Nashville songwriters and musicians, with Jamie co-writing six tracks and curating a set that balances intimacy and tradition. One of the album’s most meaningful moments comes from a song written by her late sister Samantha Murphy, adding another layer of personal history to a record already rich with memory and intention.

The album’s first single “Ole Heartache” is out now, a timeless country turn that leans into harmonica, classic phrasing, and a familiar ache that longtime fans will instantly recognize. Together with an updated version of “There Is No Arizona” and a carefully sequenced ten-song tracklist, ‘Gypsum’ stands as a thoughtful continuation of a career built on songs that last.

Track Listing:

  1. Over New Mexico
  2. Ole Heartache
  3. Slippery Slope
  4. John Deere Letter
  5. Just Whiskey
  6. Flowers & Fireflies
  7. All The Same
  8. My Midnights
  9. Change It Now
  10. Liberty

Pop Powerhouse Rita Ora Steps Forward With “All Natural”

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Rita Ora opens a bold new chapter with the release of “All Natural”, a smoldering and intimate single produced by Joel Little. Built on glassy synths and shadowed beats, the song explores transformation and self-discovery, with Ora embracing vulnerability and strength in equal measure. It is a confident, sensual reflection that leans into growth, healing, and self-acceptance, delivered with clarity and emotional control.

The accompanying video, directed by Taika Waititi, deepens the song’s themes through striking visuals of movement, reflection, and light. Set within a cavernous studio space, the imagery mirrors the duality at the heart of the track, celebrating change and empowerment. With a career marked by chart success and cultural reach, “All Natural” signals an era that feels focused, personal, and fully aligned with who Rita Ora is right now.