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Drew Baldridge Challenges Tradition With His New Anthem “Rebel”

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Drew Baldridge Challenges Tradition With His New Anthem “Rebel”

The brand new single “Rebel” arrives via Lyric Ridge Records and Stoney Creek Records as a collaboration between Drew Baldridge and songwriter Adam Sanders. This track utilizes driving production from Zach Crowell and Nick Schwarz to redefine the concept of defiance through the lenses of integrity and faith. The lyrics emphasize staying true to family roots and maintaining a clean reputation as a radical act of character. Baldridge anchors the song in his core pillars of farm and family while delivering a soaring chorus built for large venues.

This recording highlights the strength required to remain consistent in a world that often celebrates compromise. The composition focuses on the quiet power of loyalty and the importance of doing what is right when no one is watching. Currently, these songs reach international audiences as Baldridge performs across Australia and New Zealand. He is providing direct support for Jelly Roll on the “Down Under 2025” tour. This single is a massive high-energy celebration of small-town grit and honest living.

The music carries a timeless message about the courage found in standing your ground. Baldridge brings a signature vocal honesty to the performance that mirrors his real-life dedication to his wife and his son. By trading chaos for character, the song presents a fresh perspective on country music values. The production is sharp and forward-facing while remaining tethered to traditional sentiments. This release marks a significant moment of growth for an artist who prioritizes authenticity over trends.

Reclaim Your Fedora With Eli And The Conceptual Masterpiece Of Her Debut Album ‘Stage Girl’

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Reclaim Your Fedora With Eli And The Conceptual Masterpiece Of Her Debut Album ‘Stage Girl’

The debut album ‘Stage Girl’ exists as a ten-track conceptual pop epic built on the foundations of fictional reality singing competitions and childhood memories. Eli collaborated with producers Mike Wise, Jason Vance Harris, and Jasper Harris to assemble this body of work under RCA Records. This collection follows the momentum of previous singles “Marianne” and “Girl of Your Dreams” while expanding into new sonic territory. Every song anchors itself in Eli’s vocal range and a specific dedication to the history of the pop genre.

The record moves from the diaristic tone of “Somebody I’m Not” into the operatic heights of “Falsetto” and the seductive energy of “Like a Girl.” These tracks mirror the visual world Eli established through her multi-part video series and recent sold-out one-woman shows in Los Angeles and New York. The music draws from the sincerity of a screenager while utilizing influences ranging from Mariah Carey to Imogen Heap. This album is a high-energy triumph of self-awareness and vocal power.

Eli wrote and produced these songs from her bedroom in Los Angeles using a pink fuzzy pen and massive musical aspirations. The finished tracks possess stadium-level production value combined with the niche appeal of internet subcultures. High-profile supporters like Sza and Troye Sivan have already noted her arrival in the industry. The project stands as a factual testament to a performer who understands the mechanics of stardom and the art of the hook.

Australian Producer Cyril Remixes Ed Sheeran’s “Camera”

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Australian Producer Cyril Remixes Ed Sheeran’s “Camera”

Australian DJ and producer Cyril has released a new remix of Ed Sheeran’s track “Camera” via Atlantic Records. Cyril stands as the Australian-born artist behind two of 2024’s biggest records with his own song “Stumblin’ In” and his remix of Disturbed’s “The Sound of Silence.” Sheeran’s original “Camera,” co-produced by Ilya who has worked with Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello, Andrew Watt of Post Malone fame, and Louis Bell known for his work with Justin Bieber, showcases Sheeran’s skill with ballads and lyrical storytelling. The official music video directed by longtime collaborator Emil Nava stars Sheeran alongside Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor, shot entirely on iPhone from the characters’ perspectives to capture the raw spontaneity and thrill of new love as they explore Croatia’s Old Town, cruise on a moped, bar-hop into the night, and share the stage at one of Sheeran’s stadium shows.

Country Artist Orville Peck Releases New Single “Drift Away” From ‘The Appaloosa EP’

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Country Artist Orville Peck Releases New Single “Drift Away” From ‘The Appaloosa EP’

Trailblazing country artist Orville Peck has released his new single “Drift Away” from ‘The Appaloosa EP’ via Warner Records. The track opens with lonesome guitar and Peck’s iconic voice painting a vivid picture of small-town restlessness, capturing the ennui of youth searching for belonging before the soaring chorus offers relief with its cowboy crooner hook that blends elements of Pixies and Elvis Presley. The new music arrives during a momentous year for Peck, who recently hosted his 7th Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown, California at Pappy & Harriet’s, featuring performances from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Allison Russell, with Peck playing a different set each day. Beyond curating the entire experience including nightly afterparties and a drag brunch hosted by Meatball, Peck has been making massive inroads on stage and screen, having wrapped filming on the star-studded 2026 Street Fighter movie where he plays the masked assassin Vega, while he made his Broadway debut in a five-month, 128-show run of Cabaret.

“Drift Away” marks Peck’s return to solo songcraft following recent collaborations with Noah Cyrus on “Love Is a Canyon” and Kesha on “Tennessee,” which also features Hudson Mohawke and Tayla Parx and appeared on the album ‘All Things Go: 10 Years’ with all proceeds benefitting Jack and Rachel Antonoff’s The Ally Coalition. Peck released his eclectic and acclaimed duets album ‘Stampede,’ featuring collaborations with Kylie Minogue and Diplo on “Midnight Ride,” Beck on “Death Valley High,” and Willie Nelson for a cover of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” pushing the boundaries of country by creating a unique, genre-blurring blend with each guest artist including Elton John, Teddy Swims, Midland, Margo Price, Molly Tuttle, Cyrus, Rateliff, Russell, and many more.

Godsmack Announce 25th Anniversary Edition Of Sophomore Album ‘Awake’ Arriving March 2026

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Godsmack Announce 25th Anniversary Edition Of Sophomore Album ‘Awake’ Arriving March 2026

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Headline: Godsmack Celebrate 25 Years Of ‘Awake’ With Expanded Anniversary Reissue Arriving March 2026

Tags: Godsmack, Republic, UMe, Black Sabbath, Any Given Sunday

Blog Post:

Godsmack are marking a quarter-century since their breakthrough second album with a special anniversary reissue of ‘Awake’ arriving March 6, 2026 through Republic and UMe. The expanded edition comes on smoky green vinyl and CD with a holographic lithograph, adding five previously unreleased or rare recordings to the original eleven-track album that launched the band into the mainstream in 2000. The bonus material includes their contribution to the Any Given Sunday film soundtrack with “Why,” along with their take on Black Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf” and alternate versions of album tracks. The original release delivered major rock radio hits with its title song reaching number one on Billboard charts and “Vampires” earning the band their first Grammy nomination, establishing Godsmack as major players in the turn-of-the-century hard rock scene alongside cuts like “Bad Magick” and “Greed” that remain concert staples.

Coming two years after their multi-platinum debut, the sophomore effort showed the Massachusetts band expanding their sound while maintaining the heavy grooves that connected with audiences. The anniversary package offers fans a chance to revisit this pivotal moment in the band’s catalog with enhanced packaging and rare recordings that provide context around the album’s creation and impact during an era when Godsmack helped define mainstream hard rock for a new generation.

Tracklisting:

  1. Sick Of Life
  2. Awake
  3. Greed
  4. Bad Magick
  5. Goin’ Down
  6. Mistakes
  7. Trippin’
  8. Forgive Me
  9. Vampires
  10. The Journey
  11. Spiral
  12. Why (Revised Original Mix)
  13. Sweet Leaf (Black Sabbath Cover)
  14. Trippin’ (Clean Mix)
  15. Awake (A Capella)
  16. Bad Magick (A Capella)

Power Metal Band Induction Release Electrifying Title Track “Love Kills” From Forthcoming Album

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Power Metal Band Induction Release Electrifying Title Track “Love Kills” From Forthcoming Album

Power metal visionaries Induction continue their unstoppable rise with the release of the electrifying title track and video “Love Kills,” taken from their forthcoming studio album ‘Love Kills!’ arriving February 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The fierce anthem pulses with raw emotion and unstoppable energy, capturing both the pain and power of love’s downfall while celebrating the resilience that endures even after the flame seems to die, with soaring vocals, thunderous riffs, and cinematic emotion reminding listeners that even in the darkest moments, love’s light never truly fades. Guitarist and songwriter Tim Kanoa Hansen shares, “‘Love Kills… but it’s never gonna die.’ This simple motto inspired most of Induction’s upcoming third album, which is why it became the title track. It’s deeply personal, full of raw emotion — but it also delivers a message of strength: life always goes on, and we are the masters of our own fate. No matter how dark the days, love will always return. As C. Joybell once wrote, ‘Love, I’m convinced, is found in the darkness. It’s the candle in the night.'” Hansen adds, “For me, this album carries a lot of raw and personal emotion. Life always moved forward, and even in the darkest times, love always found its way back. With LOVE KILLS! we explore the beauty and cruelty of love in a futuristic power metal context. It’s Induction at our biggest, boldest, and most fun yet.”

Following a storm of milestones including a series of live dates supporting the legendary Savatage, a frenetically acclaimed debut at Wacken Open Air, and the release of fan-favorite singles “Beyond Horizons” and “Dark Temptation,” Induction are firing on all cylinders. Crafted at Chameleon Studios and Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, the album was produced by Tim Kanoa Hansen and mixed and mastered by Eike Freese in collaboration with the guitarist, marking the beginning of a new era for Induction defined by musical evolution, emotional depth, and a fearless drive to push the boundaries of modern power metal.

INDUCTION live:
w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, WARKINGS
05.02.2026 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
06.02.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
07.02.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
08.02.2026 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
10.02.2026 UK Manchester – Academy 2
11.02.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
12.02.2026 FR Paris – Élysée Montmarte
13.02.2026 NL Tilburg – 013 Poppodium
14.02.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
15.02.2026 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
16.02.2026 PL Warsaw – Klub Proxima
18.02.2026 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
19.02.2026 DE Hanover – Capitol
20.02.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
21.02.2026 DE Geiselwind – Musichall
26.02.2026 FR Villeurbanne (Lyon) – La Rayonne
27.02.2026 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle)
28.02.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)
05.03.2026 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
06.03.2026 AT Vienna – SiMM City
07.03.2026 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma

Bon Jovi Announce More Live Dates With Madison Square Garden And Wembley Stadium Extra Shows

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Bon Jovi Announce More Live Dates With Madison Square Garden And Wembley Stadium Extra Shows

Bon Jovi, the GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, have announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin, and Edinburgh starting in July 2026 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden. Due to overwhelming demand, the band has already added multiple shows including a ninth and final night at Madison Square Garden along with a second show at Wembley Stadium, with the tour produced by Live Nation. The tour announcement comes after a well-documented vocal cord surgery and rehab process seen in the critically acclaimed Hulu docu-series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. Jon Bon Jovi comments, “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together. I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts. And I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited!”

In tandem with the tour announcement, the band released their latest studio album ‘FOREVER (Legendary Edition)’, a star-studded collaboration album featuring reimagined takes on the band’s latest songs from their ‘FOREVER’ album with some of the biggest names in music. The diverse array of artists includes Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, James Bay, Ryan Tedder, Billy Falcon, The War & Treaty, and Marcus King. Jon Bon Jovi explains, “This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity. My vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in June 2024. I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me. Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need. All are great singers, artists, and also just great people. The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit — a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends.” Over an illustrious career spanning more than three decades since their formation in 1983, Bon Jovi has earned their place among global rock royalty with over 130 million albums sold worldwide and ticket grosses well over $1 billion around the world in the last decade alone.

Tour Dates:

July 7 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 9 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 12 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 14 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 16 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 19 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 21 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 23 – Madison Square Garden, New York

July 26 – Madison Square Garden, New York

August 28 – Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, UK

August 30 – Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland

September 4 – Wembley Stadium, London, UK

September 6 – Wembley Stadium, London, UK

London Singer-Songwriter Charlie Freeman Releases Introspective EP ‘Reconnection’ Ahead Of Full Album

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London Singer-Songwriter Charlie Freeman Releases Introspective EP ‘Reconnection’ Ahead Of Full Album

London-based singer-songwriter Charlie Freeman, known in the alt-soul and rock scene for his heartfelt and melodic sound, has released his latest EP ‘Reconnection’, a project that captures his artistic evolution and reaffirmation of music’s power to heal and unite. Blending ’70s rock and roll swagger, Britpop spirit, and Americana warmth, Freeman’s sound explores universal themes of truth, love, freedom, and spiritual connection across four tracks spanning 14 minutes and 1 second. The EP features “Not Tomorrow,” “Bluebird,” “Redemption Song,” a moving reinterpretation of Bob Marley’s classic, and “Two Witches,” offering an introspective yet uplifting journey that showcases Freeman’s signature blend of raw emotion and melodic craftsmanship. Critics have celebrated Freeman’s music for its authenticity and emotional resonance, with Indie Buddie praising him as instantly swayable and charming with an infectious buoyancy, while Huffington Post called his work overwhelmingly contagious and Indie Pulse noted his fun-loving zeal for life.

The release sets the stage for Freeman’s forthcoming full-length album ‘Gift In The Shadows’, expected at the end of 2025 and described by the artist as his most personal work to date, delving into themes of redemption, acceptance, and finding light in darkness. To coincide with the new releases, Freeman will embark on an extensive world tour beginning in late 2025, covering Europe, the USA, Mexico, and Argentina, with performances he describes as immersive, connective gig experiences that merge music, meditation, and spiritual reflection. Known artistically as FREE/MAN, Freeman emerged from deeply transformative experiences beginning with his father’s illness at age 19, when music became both refuge and revelation, evolving into a more mature, spiritually driven exploration of freedom, love, and authenticity. As co-founder of London’s JBJ Studio and creator of the Freedom Music Prize, Freeman channels his vision of art as a force for collective transformation, preparing ambitious projects for 2025 and 2026 including his film debut in The Hook, the philosophical feature Neon Soup, and a self-reflective documentary How to Be a FREE MAN.

London Indie Band Pencil Release New Single “Wingman” With New Guitarist Soph Nathan

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London Indie Band Pencil Release New Single “Wingman” With New Guitarist Soph Nathan

London five-piece pencil have released their brand new single “Wingman” via State51, marking a significant transition as the band welcomes new guitarist Soph Nathan of Our Girl and The Big Moon following the departure of bandmate Cai Burns. Both Nathan and Burns feature on the latest release, a song about endings, beginnings and the contours of life between, recorded with Polly Mackey of Art School Girlfriend and mixed by Luciano Rossi of mui zyu. The track signals a ceremonial passing of the torch as the band enters a brand new phase in their development, riding the crest of a wave of exciting London bands bringing back a sense of romance and melodicism. The group stated, “‘Wingman’ is a song about endings, beginnings and the spaces in between.”

Marking the follow-up to their acclaimed six-track EP ‘Bohemian Clutter’ released earlier this year, pencil have already attracted widespread attention touring with The Japanese House and building a reputation as an enthralling and unmissable live act with packed-out shows at Green Man and The Great Escape festivals. The band has drawn praise from key press champions including The Independent, DIY, Dork, The Line Of Best Fit, So Young, Clash, Rough Trade, and La Blogotheque, while receiving BBC 6 Music airplay from Deb Grant, Tom Ravenscroft, Marc Riley, and Gideon Coe, with the band also delivering a live session for Marc Riley’s show.

Norwich Singer-Songwriter Jasmine Catherine Releases Cinematic Single “The Dark Days” Inspired By High Fantasy

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Norwich Singer-Songwriter Jasmine Catherine Releases Cinematic Single “The Dark Days” Inspired By High Fantasy

Norwich-based singer-songwriter Jasmine Catherine steps into a world of sweeping orchestration, six-part vocal harmonies, and distorted vocal textures with her new single “The Dark Days.” Drawing inspiration from the high-fantasy epic ambience of the Shadow and Bone book series and the legendary soundtracks of Game of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lord of the Rings, the track fuses cinematic scope with pop sensibility to deliver something both grand and emotionally intimate. At its heart, “The Dark Days” tells a story of forbidden love, dark desires, and the ultimate triumph of light prevailing through chaos, with orchestral strings underscoring the ache of longing while six-part harmonies soar above a landscape of resistance and redemption. Jasmine comments, “I wanted to create a song that felt like walking across broken battlegrounds and finding something pure in the ashes, a song that resembles a battle of destiny and desire. The idea of forbidden love and dark desire seemed tied to that moment of reckoning — and when the light prevails, it doesn’t feel easy. It feels hard-won.” Born from Jasmine’s lifelong love of fantasy and storytelling, the single marks the next chapter in her evolution as an artist who builds worlds, appealing to fans of cinematic composers like John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and John Powell while drawing in pop audiences with immediate melody and hooks.


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