The immensely talented French group Les Fo’Plafonds has released a stunningly inventive new cover, the “Pink Panther” theme, that takes the concept of musical instruments and throws it right out the window! This newest track, titled ‘The Pink Panther / Pig’, is the latest addition to their wonderfully lighthearted ‘Cartoon Session’ series of covers and pushes their unique, imaginative performance style even further.
Muppet Master Jim Henson Learns the Secret to Shadow Comedy from Aussie Wizard Richard Bradshaw
The legendary Jim Henson sought out Australian puppeteer Richard Bradshaw for his show ‘Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry’ to master the art of blending humor with shadow puppetry. Bradshaw explained that his comedic breakthrough was completely unplanned, stemming from a moment when an audience burst into laughter after a prop rock suddenly became a head on one of his demonstration figures. This positive and unexpected reaction showed him the way to integrate comedy into his intricate shadow play.
Shakira and Michael Giacchino Anchor Massive ‘Zootopia 2’ Soundtrack Release
The Zootopia 2 Original Soundtrack is available today from Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack features the hit single “Zoo,” performed by GRAMMY Award-winning cultural icon Shakira, and the “Zootopia 2” score composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2” releases in theaters nationwide on November 26.
“Zoo” music and lyrics are written by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira. The song is produced by Blake Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira and Ed Sheeran. “Zoo” is available as a collectible 7” purple vinyl single HERE.
The full track listing for the Zootopia 2 Original Soundtrack is as follows:
1. Zoo – Performed by Shakira
2. Zootopening – Composed by Michael Giacchino
3. The Old Zoo Review – Composed by Michael Giacchino
4. Hot Fursuit – Composed by Michael Giacchino
5. A Commuted Relationship – Composed by Michael Giacchino
6. Journey to the Journal – Composed by Michael Giacchino
7. Snake Away Pt. 1 – Composed by Michael Giacchino
8. Snake Away Pt. 2 – Composed by Michael Giacchino
9. Big Into Fashion – Composed by Michael Giacchino
10. Marsh Market – Composed by Michael Giacchino
11. Snaking the Journal – Composed by Michael Giacchino
12. Das Goats – Composed by Michael Giacchino
13. Get Out of Lodge – Composed by Michael Giacchino
14. Wilde Caught – Composed by Michael Giacchino
15. Cover Story – Composed by Michael Giacchino
16. Wall of Judy – Composed by Michael Giacchino
17. The Weak Lynx – Composed by Michael Giacchino
18. Gary a Twain Shall Meet – Composed by Michael Giacchino
19. Bunny and Overshare – Composed by Michael Giacchino
20. World’s Worst Detention – Composed by Michael Giacchino
21. Our Differences Don’t Make Any Difference – Composed by Michael Giacchino
22. Zootopia 2 Suite – Composed by Michael Giacchino
23. Lizard Lounge (Bonus Track) – Composed by Michael Giacchino
24. Flash from the Past (Bonus Track) – Composed by Michael Giacchino
A new music video for the original song “Zoo,” starring Shakira, who returns as the voice of Zootopia’s biggest pop star, Gazelle, is available to view HERE.
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” rookie cops Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake (voiced by Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan) arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. The film also features the voices of Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, and Shakira, who returns as Gazelle. From the Oscar-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer), “Zootopia 2” opens in theaters Nov. 26.
Medium Build Releases Four New Tracks, Expanding ‘takeaways’ Playlist
Rising star Medium Build, a.k.a. critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Nick Carpenter, is expanding his takeaways EP to encompass an entire ongoing playlist of new music with four brand new songs, out now via slowplay/Island Records.
Of the track “Balance,” Carpenter notes, “Wrote this song with my buddy James Glaves. We’ve both struggled for years with sobriety. Failed attempts at moderation. Manic swings between wellness and party lifestyles. My whole life sometimes feels like this huge pendulum swing. Never centered and balanced. This is a snapshot of trying to find that stillness in the chaos.”
The project also includes the new track “Ben Affleck,” which Carpenter says, “Y’all know that picture of Ben Affleck having the cigarette? I know you do. And I know you know the feeling of helpless abandon you can see in his face and body. This is a song about that feeling. It’s a song about wanting to die and wanting to know if you have any real friends. It’s a song about feeling fake as fuck. It’s a song about my good buddy Ben Affleck.”
The expanded playlist includes the re-released tracks “Stick Around” from Carpenter’s Country LP and “John & Lydia” from Carpenter’s Marietta EP, alongside the newly released tracks “Balance” and “Ben Affleck.” Originally released earlier this year, the first three takeaways tracks reimagine songs from the early chapters of Carpenter’s career, featuring one reworked track each from his self-released albums softboy, roughboy and Wild.
Earlier this month, Carpenter teamed up with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sydney Rose for a cover of Charli XCX’s hit song “Sympathy is a Knife” for the All Things Go 10th Anniversary Benefit Compilation. Medium Build also saw extensive praise over the summer for the new singles “Last Time” and “Drug Dealer.”
The addition of new takeaways tracks continues a busy 2025 for Medium Build which includes a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards. He toured throughout the summer, joining Alex Warren, Tyler Childers and Rainbow Kitten Surprise on select dates including two nights at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium with Childers and a stop at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
Earlier this year, Carpenter supported Role Model on his sold-out No Place Like Tour for five dates in Australia. He also headlined shows across New Zealand and Ireland, with the international dates featured in installments of the mini docuseries “DIRT IN YOUR LUNGS.” Watch the official videos HERE.
Additionally, Medium Build performed at the Coachella Music Festival, Kilby Block Party and Los Angeles’ El Rey this summer, and completed a 10-date co-headline run with Petey U.S.A.
Medium Build’s critically acclaimed debut full-length, Country, is out now on slowplay/Island Records. The record continues to see extensive praise from NPR Music, People, Billboard, The Tennessean, NME and many more, while Rolling Stone featured Medium Build in this year’s “Future 25” feature.
Country finds Carpenter wrestling with the idea of home across the album’s twelve songs. Born in Georgia with a close relationship to his Southern roots, the artist now splits his time between hometowns in Anchorage, Alaska and Nashville, Tennessee. “I wanted this album to have my goddamn DNA on it,” Carpenter details. “I wanted Country to have a human touch. I want Country to be something you love with and dance with and cry with and sleep with and lean into.”
Creating Medium Build in 2015, Nick Carpenter has gone on to release five studio albums to date. He has become a favorite across the creative community, with artists including John Mayer, Zach Bryan, Elton John, Boygenius and more counting themselves amongst his fans. He has toured with the likes of Lewis Capaldi, FINNEAS, Holly Humberstone and Briston Maroney, and found himself in a highly coveted slot on Zane Lowe’s Artists to Watch 2024 list. In 2023, his collaboration with X Ambassadors on “Friend For Life” found him entering the Billboard charts for the first time.
TAKEAWAYS TRACKLIST
1. Balance
2. Ben Affleck
3. J&L
4. Stick A Round
5. White Male Privilege
6. Bigger
7. Miseryy
Guns N’ Roses Announces Massive 2026 World Tour and New Singles
Following a sprawling 2025 world tour, the powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses have announced they will hit the road again for a massive spring and summer 2026 run. This 31 date tour will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil before headlining major EU markets and stadiums across the US and Canada. A highlight of the schedule is a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl, marking a historic return to the venue for the first time in over thirty years. In conjunction with the Nightrain Fan Club Presale, Guns N’ Roses will release two new songs: “Nothin” and “Atlas,” via Geffen Records on Tuesday, December 2nd. These tracks, marking their first releases since 2023’s “The General” and “Perhaps,” will be vital additions to setlists otherwise featuring classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from the GNR early catalogue.
The current lineup of Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter, and Melissa Reese remains one of the most ferocious live bands on the planet. The upcoming run will feature an EU leg with performances in Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France, before returning to North America for a full stadium run. The band’s iconic 1987 debut, ‘Appetite For Destruction’, was recently inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in May 2024. For fans looking for priority access, the Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets globally, while the North American Artist Presale begins on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 10am local time, requiring sign up by Monday, December 1st. The tour also offers various VIP packages and experiences through vipnation.com, which may include premium tickets and access to the pre show VIP Lounge.
Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour Dates
- Saturday, March 28 2026 Monterrey, Mexico @ Tecate Pa’l Norte*
- Wednesday, April 1 2026 Porto Alegre, Brazil @ Estádio Beira Rio
- Saturday, April 4 2026 São Paulo, Brazil @ Monsters Of Rock*
- Tuesday, April 7 2026 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil @ Alberto Bertelli Lucatto
- Friday, April 10 2026 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Engenhao
- Sunday, April 12 2026 Vitoria, Brazil @ Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade
- Wednesday, April 15 2026 Salvador, Brazil @ Arena Fonte Nova
- Saturday, April 18 2026 Fortaleza, Brazil @ Arena Castelão
- Tuesday, April 21 2026 Sao Luiz, Brazil @ Estádio Governador João Castelo “Castelão”
- Saturday, April 25 2026 Belém do Para, Brazil @ Estadio Olimpico do Para “Mangueirão”
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hollywood
- Thursday, May 7, 2026 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville Festival*
- Thursday, June 4 2026 Gliwice, Poland @ PreZero Arena Gliwice
- Saturday, June 6 2026 Gliwice, Poland @ PreZero Arena Gliwice
- Wednesday, June 10 2026 Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
- Friday, June 12 – Donington, UK @ Download Festival*
- Sunday, June 14 2026 Dublin, Ireland @ [Venue Name Not Supplied]
- Thursday, June 18 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
- Saturday, June 20 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
- Tuesday, June 23 2026 Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
- Thursday, June 25 2026 Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
- Sunday, June 28 2026 Antwerp, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
- Wednesday, July 1 2026 Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- Friday, July 3 2026 Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- Thursday, July 23 2026 Raleigh, NC @ Cater-Finley Stadium
- Sunday, July 26 2026 Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- Wednesday, July 29 2026 Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- Saturday, August 1 2026 Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
- Wednesday, August 5 2026 Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium
- Saturday, August 8 2026 Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- Wednesday, August 12 2026 East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
- Sunday, August 16 2026 St. Louis, MO @ Busch Stadium
- Wednesday, August 19 2026 Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
- Saturday, August 22 2026 Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
- Wednesday, August 26 2026 Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
- Saturday, August 29 2026 Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
- Wednesday, September 2 2026 San Diego, CA @ Snapdragon Stadium
- Saturday, September 5 2026 Pasadena, CA @ Rose Bowl
- Wednesday, September 9 2026 Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field
- Saturday, September 12 2026 Ridgedale, MO @ Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
- Wednesday, September 16 2026 San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
- Saturday, September 19 2026 Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park
Starsailor Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Love is Here’ with UK Tour Featuring String Ensemble
Starsailor is set to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their critically acclaimed, multi platinum debut album ‘Love is Here’ with a special tour featuring a string ensemble arranged and conducted by Joe Duddell. This is an exciting new chapter in the band’s story, building on their latest collaboration with Duddell earlier this year. The ‘Starsailor with Strings: Love is Here 25th Anniversary UK Tour’ will be a six date run beginning at the historic London Palladium on Friday, October 2, 2026. Earlier this year, the band marked their 25th Anniversary by playing two special shows with Duddell and the Up North Session Orchestra at Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium, which resulted in the subsequent release of the ‘Starsailor with Strings: Live from Liverpool’ album in October. Duddell’s impressive list of credits also includes work with New Order, Elbow, James, and Richard Hawley.
The original release of ‘Love is Here’ back on October 8, 2001, cemented Starsailor’s reputation as one of Britain’s most exciting new bands. NME described it as “a debut album of real emotional depth… a lyrically deft record… partly thanks to James Walsh’s remarkable tuning fork of a voice,” and Rolling Stone commended it for its “irresistible, expansive melodies.” The album reached number two on the UK Album Chart and sold over a million copies worldwide, including more than 500,000 in the UK alone. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh shared his enthusiasm, saying, “The response to the Starsailor with Strings: Live from Liverpool gigs and, more recently, the album release has been incredible, so it made sense to continue working with Joe and the Up North String Orchestra as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Love is Here.” He added, “Fans continue to tell us how much our debut album means to them, so we’re excited to be playing it in full for them next year, this time with the added power and emotion of the strings!” Adding to the 25th Anniversary celebrations, the band has never previously played any headline gigs at any of the six stunning venues that make up the UK Tour.
Starsailor with Strings: Love is Here 25th Anniversary UK Tour Dates:
- Friday 2 October London Palladium, London
- Saturday 3 October De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
- Saturday 17 October Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- Sunday 18 October Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- Thursday 22 October Lighthouse, Poole
- Friday 23 October Town Hall, Birmingham
Platinum Artist Lil Mosey Fires Back with New Single “Soulja” Following Hit EP ‘Fall City’
Platinum selling artist Lil Mosey is back with his new single, “Soulja,” out now via Cinq Music, GoDigital Music, and Love U Forever, and available on all major streaming platforms. This new single is the latest addition to Mosey’s growing catalogue of hits, following his recent EP, ‘Fall City’, which has already garnered over 2.4 million streams on Spotify since its release. With over five million monthly Spotify listeners, the young lyricist has amassed over one billion Spotify streams for his viral hit “Blueberry Faygo,” surpassed 670,000 YouTube views for fan favourite single, “Margiela Pink,” and he shows no signs of slowing down with this latest release. On “Soulja,” Mosey’s lyrics effortlessly flow over an ethereal melody infused with infectious beats, perfectly capturing the carefree vibe he embraced while creating the hit. Mosey comments: “I fell in love with this song while driving and replaying it over and over. It’s about just having fun with it and not thinking too hard about how the song will be portrayed. When I’m making these songs, I’m just letting go and letting the vibe take me wherever it goes.”
The new track showcases the rapper’s evolving sound and sets the stage for what is to come next. Fans can expect another single from Lil Mosey soon, leading directly into a full body of work slated to come next year. He adds: “I’m working towards another project early 2026, so I just want to continue the momentum while creating a new world for my fans.” “Soulja” is more than just a song; it is a clear invitation to experience the next chapter of Lil Mosey’s artistic journey, a journey marked by authenticity, craftsmanship, and an undeniable passion for creating music that deeply resonates with his fans.
Afro R&B Star Odeal Announces International ‘The Shows That Saved Us’ Tour
Today, Afro R&B sensation Odeal announced the international leg of his headlining tour spanning 11 cities across the UK, Europe and Australia. This announcement of an all new tour arrives just a few days after the release of Odeal’s brand new EP The Fall That Saved Us.
This has been an extraordinary year for Odeal and he’s eager to continue the momentum into 2026. Less than one month after the final North American show of part one of ‘The Shows That Saved Me’ tour which spanned 10 cities across US, showcasing his summer defining EP, The Summer That Saved Me, Odeal is already ramping up to do it again. From earning a 2025 BET Award nomination for Best New International Act, being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year for 2025, and receiving major cosigns from Justin Bieber, Odeal will be taking his unique, borderless sonic appeal overseas.
Moving into the colder seasons, Odeal returned with an even deeper body of work: The Fall That Saved Us. The 9-track project leans into Odeal’s moodier, introspective R&B palette, a sound that thrives in the colder months and marks a thoughtful shift from sun-lit warmth to fall and winter depth. On The Fall That Saved Us, Odeal takes a look into a world that teeters the line of trust, betrayal and the fragility of connection. This new era turns Odeal’s artistry towards a moody, deeper resonance, reflecting the feeling of life once summer comes to a close.
Now in 2026, fans will have the opportunity to experience the emotion and depth of Odeal’s latest projects live. The European leg of the The Shows That Saved US tour kicks off in March 2026 in Dublin, Ireland with a show at The Button Factory. Full routing is listed below.
TICKETS: Tickets for the all new tour will be available starting Tuesday, November 25 with an artist and local presale. The general on-sale begins Friday, November 28 at 10 AM local time at IAmOdeal.com. The full tour schedule is below.
The Shows That Saved Us Tour Dates:
UK & Europe
20th Mar: Dublin, The Button Factory
22nd Mar: Manchester, O2 Ritz
24th Mar: Birmingham, O2 Institute
26th Mar: London, O2 Academy Brixton
29th Mar: Paris, Le Bataclan
30th Mar: Cologne, Kantine
31st Mar: Amsterdam, Melkweg MAX
2nd Apr: Berlin, Huxleys
16th Apr: Melbourne, 170 Russell
17th Apr: Brisbane, The Tivoli
19th Apr: Sydney, Liberty Hall
JUNO Awards 2026 Honors Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado, Sets Stage for Arkells and The Beaches
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced an exciting lineup of honourees and performers for The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, set to take place Sunday, March 29, 2026, live from TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, and nationwide on CBC and CBC Gem.
This year’s celebration will honour Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential songwriters and voices of her generation, with the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by your National Arts Centre. The distinction recognizes her outstanding artistic contributions and enduring impact on global music culture. Mitchell, a four-time JUNO Award winner and Companion of the Order of Canada, will be celebrated for her trailblazing artistry that has inspired generations of creators across genres.
In an unforgettable moment, 10-time JUNO Award winner Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Canada’s most celebrated icons. With over 35 million albums sold worldwide and multiple JUNO, GRAMMY, and Latin GRAMMY Awards to her name, Furtado’s genre-defying career continues to shape the global pop landscape.
“Hamilton has always been a city that lives and breathes music,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO of CARAS/JUNO Awards, CEO of MusiCounts. “To return here with an incredible lineup that includes Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado – two of Canada’s most influential artists – is a fitting way to celebrate our country’s rich musical legacy.”
The 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast will also feature electrifying live performances by nine-time JUNO Award winners and Hamilton hometown legends, Arkells and 5-time JUNO Winners, including Group of The Year at The 2025 JUNO Awards, The Beaches, two bands who exemplify the creativity and talent of Canadian music today.
MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS/The JUNO Awards, will be celebrating The 55th Annual JUNO Awards and amplifying the impact of Canada’s Biggest Night in Music through the MusiCounts Industry Exchange program, which will bring together 10 educators and 10 emerging artists from the Hamilton area for a one-of-a-kind experience combining community-building, celebrating Canadian music, and hands-on music industry learning.
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company), 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.
Tickets to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music go on sale Friday, November 28 at 10 a.m. ET at ticketmaster.ca/junos.
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by your National Arts Centre Recipient
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell, the beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, has profoundly impacted folk, rock, pop and jazz music through her distinctive voice, innovative guitar playing, and a unique ability to craft poetic and thought-provoking lyrics.
Her prolific recording career began in 1968, resulting in a remarkable 19 studio albums and six live records. She is celebrated for her ability to seamlessly blend folk, jazz, and rock influences to create an instantly recognizable sound that is both timely and timeless. Her classic songs like “Big Yellow Taxi,” “A Case of You,” “Help Me,” and “Both Sides, Now,” continue to strike a chord with listeners. Beyond her musical talents, Mitchell is also a gifted painter, having said she considers herself a “painter derailed by circumstance,” and her artwork often graces her album covers, underscoring her boundless creativity.
For nearly six decades, Mitchell’s extensive contributions to music have earned her numerous accolades. She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1997), a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1981), a laureate of the Polaris Music Prize (1996), and a recipient of both the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize (2023) as well as Kennedy Center Honors (2021). Rolling Stone ranks her among the greatest songwriters, singers, and guitarists of all time.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee
Nelly Furtado (Photo Credit: Valentin Herfray)
With over 20 billion streams, 35 million albums sold worldwide, and multiple #1 hit singles, Nelly Furtado is an undisputed icon whose innovative songwriting shaped an era and transformed pop music. Her unique “Nelly sound” has earned her Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, 10 JUNO Awards, Multi-Platinum certifications, and millions of fans around the world. Effortlessly maintaining her place at the forefront of culture, the multi-talented musician and songwriter has landed three #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, five within the top ten, has charted #1 on the US Latin Billboard chart, and has sold-out arenas around the world.
In 2024, Nelly Furtado released her highly anticipated album 7, which she wrote and co-produced. The collection of celebratory and liberated pop music received praise and anticipation for the album from Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Zane Lowe, Vogue Italy, NME, Complex, Vulture, PAPER Magazine, Grammy.com, Zach Sang, MTV, Stereogum, Wonderland, The Line of Best Fit, and publications around the world. Inspired by an “inner revolution”, Nelly Furtado is an artist thriving in her purpose, continuing her legacy of elevating pop music.
To further celebrate her impact, a new temporary exhibition will open in the spring of 2026 at the National Music Centre in Calgary, the physical home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Stay tuned for more details.
2026 JUNO Awards Performers
Arkells
Whether they’re rocking stadiums, making a beeline for the discotheque, or gathering around the campfire, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and provides emotional support in your darkest hours. And that communal spirit is reflected in an ever-evolving sound that hits all the perennial pleasure points – fusing the anthemic power of alt-rock, the pulpit-shaking passion of vintage soul, the off-the-cuff intimacy of singer-songwriter music, the urbane edge of 21st-century indie, and the futurist aesthetics of modern R&B.
Thanks to that eclectic ethos, Arkells have continued to evolve, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. But the band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment.
The Beaches
The Beaches are doing everything their way. After more than a decade together as a band, sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), plus closest friends Leandra Earl (guitar and keys) and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums), are entering a new era. On the new album “Blame My Ex,” the 5x Juno Award-winning Toronto band channels heartbreak into self-discovery through 10 exuberant songs that revel in pain and redemption. The lead single, “Blame Brett,” an acerbic pop-rock knockout Jordan calls “a song for all the hot messes out there,” has racked up over 100 million streams and over 10 million views on TikTok. The track peaked at #2 on a US Viral chart, #20 at Alternative Radio in the US and #1 at Alt Radio in Canada for 13 consecutive weeks, making it the biggest alternative radio hit of the year. Mark Hoppus (blink182), Nelly Furtado, and Demi Lovato are all fans of the track.
Their new album No Hard Feelings sees The Beaches at their most fine-tuned and brightest. From the bold and bright anthemic riffs of “Touch Myself” to the indie melancholy of “Lesbian of the Year,” the album is set to solidify the group as one of the driving forces of alt-rock today. Exploring the highs of nights out and lows of losing someone you love, No Hard Feelings is rife with the band’s signature witty lyricism, grungey tones, and unapologetic boldness.
Parmalee’s Heartfelt New Single “How Do I Let You Go” Honors Personal Loss
Chart topping and platinum selling country band Parmalee today releases their most personal and reflective song ever, “How Do I Let You Go.” The heart stirring ballad reflects on the profound themes of love, loss, and the ache of wishing for just a little more time with loved ones. The song was directly inspired by the passing of the fathers of frontman Matt and drummer Scott Thomas, as well as the father of guitarist and pianist Josh McSwain. The raw, real, and deeply human track delivers the kind of powerful storytelling that immediately stops you in your tracks, serving as a haunting and hopeful reminder that while letting go may feel impossible, there is undeniable beauty in the memories that remain.
Frontman Matt Thomas shares the personal meaning behind the track: “This song is a note to our dads and the friends we lost too soon.” He explains that he, Scott, and Josh grew up playing in bands with their fathers, and Barry eventually joined that group too. He notes a specific line in the song about “Corrigan’s,” explaining that this was the club where the band’s musical journey first began with their fathers, the place that truly shaped them as musicians and friends. Matt adds that one of the hardest things is knowing their fathers never got to see the band fulfill their dreams of playing music for a living. Even so, he affirms that their fathers have been with them every step of the way, and the band knows that every night they have the best seat in the house. This heartfelt ballad is a beautiful tribute to the men who inspired them.
Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox, and lifelong friend Josh McSwain, Parmalee has been a household name with headliner status for years, following four back to back number one songs at country radio and being recognized as the most played country act by Billboard in 2022 for their iconic love song “Take My Name.” The band is currently on their “Feel Like Home” Tour, and their vibrant stunner “Cowgirl,” from their latest album ‘Fell In Love With A Cowgirl’, is currently heating up to be their sixth number one hit at country radio as it races toward number one territory. With over 1.6 billion on demand streams and five number one smashes plus a growing list of platinum singles, Parmalee has firmly cemented their place as a hit making powerhouse and live concert favorite.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
- November 20 – Sarasota, FL – Big Top Brewing Company
- November 21 – Cocoa, FL – Cocoa Riverfront Park Amphitheater
- November 22 – Jupiter, FL – Abacoa Amphitheater
- November 23 – San Antonio, TX – Y100 All Star Jam
- December 5 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry
- December 6 – Covington, TX – Madison Theater
- December 11 – Corpus Christi, TX – Brewster Street Ice House
- December 12 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino Durant
- December 13 – Katy, TX – Mo’s Place
- February 19 – Rutland, VT – The Paramount Rutland
- February 21 – Jordan, NY – Kegs Canalside
- February 27 – Fort Lauderdale – Top Shelf Country Cruise 2026
- August 28 – Dieppe, Canada – YQM Countryfest