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Weird Al Yankovic Unleashes Bigger & Weirder Tour 2026 With 90 North American Cities Starting May 26 In Hollywood Florida

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Weird Al Yankovic extends his Bigger & Weirder Tour into 2026 with a massive 90 city North American run kicking off May 26 in Hollywood, Florida. The production features an elaborate setup including a giant video wall, multiple costume changes and an eight piece ensemble with Al’s original band performing hits and deep cut fan favorites. Special guest Puddles Piddy Party joins for the entire tour duration. The trek hits Louisville, Chicago, Edmonton, Atlantic City, Austin and dozens more cities across the United States and Canada. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday November 21 at 10AM local time via Ticketmaster with artist presale starting Tuesday November 18 followed by local and Live Nation presales on Wednesday November 19.

“Weird Al” Yankovic 2026 Tour Dates:
05/26 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hotel and Casino
05/27 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena
05/29 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
05/30 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
05/31 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
06/02 – Augusta, GA @ Bell Auditorium
06/03 – Savannah, GA @ Enmarket Arena
06/05 – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum
06/06 – Charleston, WV @ Charleston Coliseum
06/07 – Norfolk, VA @ Chartway Arena
06/09 – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum
06/10 – Pikeville, KY @ Appalachian Wireless Arena
06/12 – Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater
06/13 – TBA
06/14 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
06/16 – Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
06/17 – Springfield, MO @ Great Southern Bank Arena
06/19 – Riverside, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
06/20 – Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
06/21 – Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena
06/23 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
06/24 – Rapid City, SD @ Summit Arena
06/26 – Duluth, MN @ AMSOIL Arena
06/27 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
06/28 – Omaha, NE @ Baxter Arena
06/30 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
07/01 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse
07/03 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
07/04 – Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
07/05 – Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
07/07 – Saginaw, MI @ Dow Event Center
07/08 – Erie, PA @ Erie Insurance Arena
07/10 – Syracuse, NY @ The Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
07/11 – Elmont, NY @ UBS Arena
07/12 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
07/14 – Providence, RI @ Providence Performing Arts Center
07/15 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
07/17 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Event Center
07/18 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
07/19 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
07/21 – Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood – Koussevitzky Music Shed*
07/22 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
07/24 – Essex Junction, VT @ Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
07/25 – TBA
07/26 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
07/28 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
07/29 – Harrington, DE @ Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series at the Delaware State Fair
07/31 – Hershey, PA @ GIANT Center
08/01 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
08/02 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
08/04 – Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest
08/05 – Columbus, OH @ Ohio State Fair Concert Series*
08/06 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
08/28 – St. Paul, MN @ Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series
08/29 – Grand Forks, ND @ Alerus Center
08/30 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
09/01 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
09/02 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
09/03 – TBA
09/05 – Puyallup, WA @ Columbia Bank Concert Series at the Washington State Fair*
09/06 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
09/07 – Salem, OR @ Columbia Bank Concert Series at the Oregon State Fair
09/09 – Central Point, OR @ Bi-Mart Amphitheater
09/11 – Lincoln, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
09/12 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
09/13 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
09/15 – Paso Robles, CA @ Viña Robles Amphitheatre
09/16 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
09/18 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
09/19 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
09/20 – Tucson, AZ @ Tucson Arena
09/22 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
09/23 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Raising Cane’s River Center Arena
09/25 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
09/26 – Southaven, MS @ Landers Center
09/27 – Knoxville, TN @ Food City Center
09/29 – Auburn, AL @ The Gogue Center*
09/30 – Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
10/02 – Birmingham, AL @ Coca-Cola Amphitheater
10/03 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Amphitheater
10/04 – Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater
10/06 – Chattanooga, TN @ Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
10/07 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center
10/08 – Charlottesville, VA @ John Paul Jones Arena
10/10 – Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center
10/11 – University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
10/13 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Arena
10/15 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
10/16 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center
10/17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum

Alejandro Fernández Extends ‘De Rey A Rey ‘Tour Through September

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Mexican música Mexicana icon Alejandro Fernández extends his successful De Rey A Rey Tour with new dates in Colorado, Phoenix and the Chicago area. The run includes two nights at Yaamava’ Theater on May 1 and 3, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison on May 7, Allstate Arena in Rosemont on May 9, his annual Mexican Independence celebration at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on September 15, UTEP Don Haskins Center in El Paso on September 19, and wraps at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. His daughter Camila Fernández opens all shows. Tickets for the new dates go on sale November 21 at 10AM local time via Ticketmaster. Promoted by Live Nation and managed by Seitrack, the tour serves as a tribute to his legendary father Vicente Fernández, delivering emotional performances of iconic rancheras. Fernández advocates for Mexican culture worldwide and was one of the first Latin artists to donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department during the Southern California wildfires.

“ALEJANDRO FERNÁNDEZ: DE REY A REY 2026 TOUR” DATES
May 1 — Highland, CA — Yaamava’ Theater ^
May 3 — Highland, CA — Yaamava’ Theater ^
May 7 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 9 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
Sept. 15 — Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sept. 19 — El Paso, TX — UTEP Don Haskins Center
Sept. 20 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre

*Non-Live Nation Date
^Previously Announced

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Drop ‘From The Fade’ February 27 With The Fall Single Featuring Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin And Derek Sherinian

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Joel Hoekstra’s 13 releases ‘From The Fade’ on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl with first single The Fall available now featuring an official visualizer. The Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist built the songs from riffs written during his time filling in with Accept, giving the album a heavier edge while maintaining melodic hard rock territory. Hoekstra says The Fall draws from early influences Queensryche and Dokken with a powerful foundation from drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) and bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), plus a killer keyboard solo from Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo) and stunning vocals from Girish Pradhan (Girish and The Chronicles) backed by Jeff Scott Soto. The guitarist emphasizes his focus on songs rather than self-indulgent solos, writing the style of music that inspired him to pick up guitar in the first place.

The fourth Joel Hoekstra’s 13 studio album delivers 10 brand new tracks combining soaring melodies, thunderous riffs and high level musicianship with tight arrangements, technical precision and emotionally charged performances. Each track reflects Hoekstra’s signature songwriting rooted in tradition while pushing the genre forward with fresh contemporary sound. The New York guitarist known for work with Cher, Night Ranger, Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Revolution Saints and viral collaborations has released three instrumental solo albums and three critically acclaimed Joel Hoekstra’s 13 records. He recently appeared as guest guitarist on Dancing with the Stars Hair Metal episode and played with Cher at her Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction and SNL 50 Homecoming Concert.

“From The Fade” Tracklist:

1.    You Can Give
2.    The Fall
3.    Lifeline
4.    Will You Remember Me
5.    Misunderstood
6.    Start to Fight
7.    All I’d Do
8.    Free To Be
9.    The End Of Me
10.    Quite The Ride

The Martinez Brothers Launch First Ever North American Tour

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Global house and techno heavyweights The Martinez Brothers have announced their first-ever North American tour, launching February 6, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The 16-week run will bring the Bronx-born duo’s unmistakable rhythm, energy, and club sensibility to 19 major cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, culminating in a massive headline performance at SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park on June 13.

The tour marks the debut of Órbita, a new event concept created and curated by The Martinez Brothers. Half of the shows will feature the full Órbita production, an immersive, multi-sensory club experience. While the remaining dates will fall under the banner of their North America Tour 2026, spotlighting the raw, underground energy that has defined their rise.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Chris and Steve Martinez have risen from New York’s underground to become true powerhouses of global electronic music. With a sound that fuses house, techno, and Latin rhythm into something unmistakably their own, The Martinez Brothers command dance floors across continents, from Ibiza to Miami, from warehouse raves to the world’s biggest festivals. Their label, Cuttin’ Headz, has become a driving force in modern club culture, uniting cutting-edge artists and sounds under one forward-thinking banner. Ranked #43 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2025, the brothers continue to redefine what it means to be innovators, tastemakers, and leaders in the ever-evolving world of dance music.

“Órbita” is more than a show, it’s a world of its own. Each night is built around movement, connection, and community, blending light, sound, and atmosphere into a seamless journey. The Martinez Brothers lead every aspect of its creative direction, from music programming to visual design.

“This tour is about connection,” said The Martinez Brothers. “It’s about bringing the spirit of the Bronx and the sound of Cuttin’ Headz to every corner of North America.”

TOUR DATES (ANNOUNCED SHOWS)
Friday, Feb 6
– Phoenix, AZ – Walter Where?House (Non-Órbita)
Saturday, Feb 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Reframe Studios Indoors (Órbita)
Friday, Feb 13 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom (Órbita)
Saturday, Feb 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Boxpac (Non-Órbita)
Feb 20–22 – Mexico City, MX – EDC Mexico (Non-Órbita)
Saturday, Feb 21 – Dallas, TX – SILO (Órbita)
Friday, Mar 6 – Austin, TX – Concourse Project (Órbita)
Saturday, Mar 7 – Atlanta, GA – District (Non-Órbita)
Mar 27–29 – Miami, FL – Ultra Music Festival (Non-Órbita)
Saturday, Mar 28 – Tecate Pa’l Norte (Non-Órbita)
Friday, Apr 10 – Boston, MA – Royale (Non-Órbita)
Saturday, Apr 11 – Montreal, QC – New City Gas (Órbita)
Friday, Apr 17 – Washington, D.C. – Echostage (Órbita)
Saturday, Apr 18 – Houston, TX – Bauhaus (Non-Órbita)
Friday, May 8 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo (Órbita)
Saturday, May 9 – Vancouver, BC – Malkin Bowl (Non-Órbita)
Friday, May 15 – Chicago, IL – Radius (Órbita)
Saturday, May 16 – Philadelphia, PA – The Ave (Non-Órbita)
Saturday, June 13 – New York, NY – SummerStage at Central Park (Non-Órbita)

Additional festival and club dates to be announced soon.

TICKETING INFORMATION
Artist Presale:
Wednesday, November 19 (10AM local)
Local Presales: Thursday, November 20 (10AM local)
General On Sale: Friday, November 21 (10AM local)

Fans can register for early access and exclusive updates at www.themartinezbrothers.com

Lynyrd Skynyrd And Foreigner Launch ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ Tour

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for Summer, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23 in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29 in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. The artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday, November 18 at Noon local time.  The general on-sale goes live on Friday, November 21 at 10AM local time. For tickets visit foreigneronline.com or lynyrdskynyrd.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to an intimate behind the scenes backstage tour, photo op with members of the band, exclusive merch pack & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Just prior to the co-headline tour with Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd will make two appearances in Florida. On July 17 in West Palm Beach at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre and on July 18 in Tampa at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Tickets will be available simultaneously with the on-sale for the nineteen co-headline events. Six Gun Sally will open all appearances across all dates. Very Special Guest Loverboy will appear as direct support for Lynyrd Skynyrd in West Palm Beach, Tampa and Tinley Park. Additionally, on August 11, Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the annual rally and on July 17 in Elk Grove Village, IL, Foreigner will appear at the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series.

Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson shares, “The energy the band has felt knowing we’ll be touring with Skynyrd this coming summer has been electric! Two bands with plenty of iconic songs, dueling guitars, double trouble and double vision are gonna set each and every stage on fire! No question this will be THE go-to event of the summer!”

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant states, “I’m excited to share the stage with Foreigner and hear all their amazing hits! I’ve always been a fan, and I believe the audience will love this tour. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner together — it doesn’t get much better than that. See y’all in 2026!”

LYNYRD SKYNRD & FOREIGNER: DOUBLE TROUBLE DOUBLE VISION DATES:

7/23     Atlanta, GA                                                    Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

7/24     Charlotte, NC                                                  PNC Music Pavilion

7/25     Bristow, VA                                                    Jiffy Lube Live

7/26     Holmdel, NJ                                                    PNC Bank Arts Center

7/30     Toronto, ON                                                   RBC Amphitheatre

7/31     Clarkston, MI                                                  Pine Knob Music Theatre

8/01     Grand Rapids, MI                                           Acrisure Amphitheater

8/06     Saint Louis, MO                                             Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

8/07     Noblesville, IN                                               Ruoff Music Center

8/08     Cincinnati, OH                                                Riverbend Music Center

8/14     Kansas City, MO                                            Morton Amphitheater

8/16     Shakopee, MN                                                Mystic Lake Amphitheater

8/20     Camden, NJ                                                    Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

8/21     Wantagh, NY                                                  Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

8/22     Mansfield, MA                                               Xfinity Center

8/23     Saratoga Springs, NY                                     Saratoga Performing Arts Center

8/27     Houston, TX                                                   Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion

8/28     Dallas, TX                                                      Dos Equis Pavilion

8/29     Rogers, AR                                                     Walmart AMP

LYNYRD SKYNYRD HEADLINE APPEARANCES WITHOUT FOREIGNER:

7/17     West Palm Beach, FL                                     iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

7/18     Tampa, FL                                                      MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

8/11     Sturgis, SD                                                      The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip

8/15     Tinley Park, IL                                               Credit 1 Union Amphitheatre

FOREIGNER HEADLINE APPEARANCE WITHOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD:

7/17     Elk Grove Village, IL                                     Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series

Tears For Fears Celebrate 40 Years Of ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ With Ruby Anniversary Reissues Including Transparent Red Vinyl And 3CD Deluxe Set

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Tears For Fears’ multi-platinum-selling second album, Songs From The Big Chair, has been reissued in multiple formats and is available now, marking its 40th anniversary and celebrating its enduring impact and available here. Originally released on February 25, 1985, Songs From The Big Chair became a global sensation, topping the US charts and spawning five hit singles: “Mothers Talk,” “Shout,” “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” “Head Over Heels,” and “I Believe.” The album captured a perfect intersection of pop accessibility, sharp lyricism, guitar power, and new-wave innovation.

To mark its Ruby Anniversary, UMe has unveiled a range of special editions, including a limited-edition 2LP Transparent Red vinyl featuring the original unused artwork and tracks previously unavailable on vinyl, a 3CD deluxe set, a limited-edition 1LP Coke Bottle Clear vinyl, and a limited-edition 1LP picture disc.

The album’s influence cannot be underestimated and continues to resonate with new audiences. Everybody Wants To Rule The World has been covered by Lorde for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and featured in Guardians of the Galaxy (as well as the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind ride at Walt Disney World), Despicable Me 4, and The Lego Batman Movie, among many others.

Formed in Bath in 1981, Tears For Fears—Roland Orzabal (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Curt Smith (vocals, bass, keyboards)—have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. In 2021, they were honored with the Outstanding Song Collection Award at the Ivor Novello Awards. Today, the band continues to perform to sold-out audiences around the globe, including their Las Vegas residency.

TEARS FOR FEARS

SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR

40th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS

LIMITED EDITION 2LP RED VINYL WITH ORIGINAL UNUSED ARTWORK

SIDE ONE

1 Shout 6:32

2 The Working Hour 6:31

3 Everybody Wants To Rule The World 4:11

4 Mothers Talk 5:06

SIDE TWO

5 I Believe 4:55

6 Broken 2:38

7 Head Over Heels 5:02

8 Listen 6:53

SIDE THREE

1 Shout (Alternative Mix) 5:08 (First time on vinyl)

2 The Working Hour (Piano Version) 2:08 (First time on vinyl)

3 Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Alternative Single Version) 4:21 (First time on vinyl)

4 Mothers Talk (Early Mix) 4:39 (First time on vinyl)

SIDE FOUR

5 I Believe (A Soulful Re- Recording) 4:42

6 Broken (Demo) 5:39 (First time On vinyl)

7 Head Over Heels (Hughes 7″ Edit) 4:16

8 Listen (Clean Intro) (First time on vinyl)

TEARS FOR FEARS

SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR

3CD

DISC ONE: Original Album & B-Sides

1 Shout 6:32 Audio Original album

2 The Working Hour 6:31 Audio Original album

3 Everybody Wants To Rule The World 4:11 Audio Original album

4 Mothers Talk 5:06 Audio Original album

5 I Believe 4:55 Audio Original album

6 Broken 2:38 Audio Original album

7 Head Over Heels 5:02 Audio Original album

8 Listen 6:53 Audio Original album

9 The Big Chair 3:21 Audio B-side to Shout.

10 Empire Building 2:52 Audio B-side to Mothers Talk.

11 The Marauders 4:15 Audio B-side to The Way You Are.

12 Broken Revisited 5:16 Audio Bonus track on the ltd ed of Songs From The Big Chair.

13 The Conflict 4:04 Audio B-side to Change

14 The Working Hour (Piano Version) 2:08

15 Pharaohs 3:41 Audio B-side to Everybody Wants To Rule The World.

16 When In Love With A Blind Man 2:23 Audio B-side to Head Over Heels.

17 Sea Song 3:53 Audio B-side to I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) in the UK and to the re-recorded version of Mothers Talk in the US.

DISC TWO: Edited Songs From The Big Chair

1 The Way You Are 4:55

2 Mothers Talk (Short Version) 3:54

3 Shout (Alternative Version) 6:00

4 Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Single Version) 4:12

5 Head Over Heels (Dave Bascombe 7″ N.Mix)

6 I Believe (A Soulful Re- Recording) 4:42

7 Everybody Wants To Run The World 4:34

8 The Way You Are (Edit) 4:21

9 Mothers Talk (U.S. Remix) 4:14

10 Shout (U.S. Single Edit) 4:06

11 Everybody Wants To Run The World (Running Version) 4:33

12 Head Over Heels (Hughes 7″ Edit)

13 Mothers Talk (Video Version) 4:47

14 Shout (7″ Edit) 4:47

15 Listen (Clean Intro) 6:52

16 Interview With Curt & Roland 7:36

DISC THREE: Remixed Songs From The Big Chair

1 The Way You Are (Extended) 7:41

2 Mothers Talk (Long Version) 6:17

3 Shout (UK Version / Extended Version) 7:42

4 Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Extended Version) 5:40

5 Broken / Head Over Heels / Broken (Preacher Mix) 8:01

6 Mothers Talk (Beat Of The Drum Mix) 8:56

7 Shout (Extended) 8:00

8 Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Urban Mix) 6:01

9 Mothers Talk (Alternate U.S. Remix) 4:12

10 Shout (US Dub Version) 6:48

11 Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Instrumental) 4:23

12 Shout (Acapella)

TEARS FOR FEARS

SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR

LIMITED EDITION COKE BOTTLE VINYL

SIDE ONE

1 Shout 6:32

2 The Working Hour 6:31

3 Everybody Wants To Rule The World 4:11

4 Mothers Talk 5:06

SIDE TWO

5 I Believe 4:55

6 Broken 2:38

7 Head Over Heels 5:02

8 Listen 6:53

TEARS FOR FEARS

SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR

LIMITED EDITION PICTURE DISC

SIDE ONE

1 Shout 6:32

2 The Working Hour 6:31

3 Everybody Wants To Rule The World 4:11

4 Mothers Talk 5:06

SIDE TWO

5 I Believe 4:55

6 Broken 2:38

7 Head Over Heels 5:02

8 Listen 6:53

Chest Unleash “NUMB” Produced By Thomas Coath As Norwich Rockers Announce ‘never really here’ EP For Early 2026

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Norwich born, London based indie-rock newcomers Chest just dropped “NUMB” and announced their ‘never really here’ EP arriving early 2026. Working with producer Thomas Coath (Sam Fender, Pale Waves), the single channels Sunny Day Real Estate and Placebo through waves of serrated guitars and pounding drums capturing the hollow quiet of dissociation. Vocalist Joel Reader delivers raw, unfiltered lines like “I had the strangest dream last night / I dreamt I tore out your insides” exploring emotional collapse and the guilt of failing someone you love through intrusive thoughts and dissociative separation from reality. The band intentionally strips away polish for something exposed and devastating.

Chest has been making serious noise since moving to London this year following summer single “MACHINE” with sold out headline shows in Norwich and London, support slots with The Lounge Society, Bilk and PleasureInc, plus appearances at Latitude and Wild Paths earning early spins from BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music. Reader credits Norwich’s alternative spirit and genre diverse scene for giving them space to evolve without being boxed in, explaining he looks inward at his psyche to spotlight dark concealed corners through an uber-confident caricature lacking self-doubt. The band refuses to chase trends or tailor their work for audiences, instead creating brazenly unapologetic art standing firmly on their own ground.

LIVE DATES
13 November – Leeds, Oporto
17 November – London, Shacklewell Arms
10 January – Colchester, Three Wise Monkeys 
30 January – Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
27 February – London, The Elephants Head

Chris Young Drops Original “Christmas Ain’t Christmas” And “Silver Bells” Cover Before First Ever Holiday Tour Starting November 20

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Hot on the heels of his 10th studio album – I Didn’t Come Here To Leave – multi-platinum artist Chris Young released two new Christmas songs today in the lead-up to his first-ever holiday tour, “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.”

Whether you’re feeling festive or a little sentimental, Young’s dual-track spirited songs bring a heartfelt homage to the holiday season. The original “Christmas Ain’t Christmas,” written by Young with Joel HutsellEmma Lee, and Lindsay Rimes, offers a moving tribute to the people who make the season meaningful, while his rendition of “Silver Bells” brings a nostalgic touch to a beloved classic, showcasing a shimmering pedal steel alongside the richness of his signature vocals.

“It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young” Tour Dates
11/20 – Cedar Rapids, IA — Paramount Theater
11/21 – Joliet, IL— Rialto Square Theatre
11/22 – Saginaw, MI — Dow Event Center Theater
11/29 – Wisconsin Dells, WI — Crystal Grand Music Theatre
11/30 – Cincinnati, OH — Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
12/4 – Wabash, IN — Ford Theater (Honeywell Center)
12/5 – Nashville, IN — Brown County Music Center
12/6 – Warren, OH — Packard Music Hall 
12/11 – Wilkes-Barre, PA — The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
12/12 – Lowell, MA — Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12/13 – Bensalem, PA — Xcite Center at Parx Casino
12/17 – Tysons, VA — Capital One Hall
12/18 – Westbury, NY — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
12/19 – Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
12/20 – Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre

AEPHANEMER Unleashes ‘Utopie’ October 31 With “Contrepoint” Video Before European Tour With VALHALORE, DARK OATH And WALDGEFLÜSTER

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French melodic death metal trio AEPHANEMER drops their fourth studio album ‘Utopie’ on October 31, 2025 via Napalm Records, celebrating with a final album single “Contrepoint” erupting with baroque influences and black metal arrangements. The Toulouse based band describes the track as their most polyphonic work on the record, designed to reveal new layers and ornaments with each listen. Following the success of ‘A Dream Of Wilderness’ (2021), the new album recalibrates their formula with heavier classical influences, blistering riffs, majestic orchestrations and Slavic folk undertones. Led by Marion Bascoul, AEPHANEMER delivers a fiercely technical and emotionally immersive experience blending melodic death metal with cinematic grandeur while exploring philosophical ideals and pushing for harmony between living beings.

The band embarks on a European tour kicking off early November with special guests VALHALORE, DARK OATH and WALDGEFLÜSTER. AEPHANEMER spent considerable time shaping melodies through polyphonic writing and building orchestral arrangements that feel both powerful and natural. ‘Utopie’ represents more than just an album, standing as an ideological reckoning and storm of sound from one of Europe’s most vital and visionary metal bands actively reinventing the melodic death metal landscape.

AEPHANEMER live:
Album Release Tour w/ Valhalore, Dark Oath, Waldgeflüster (EU):
06.11.25 DE – Weinheim / Cafe Central
07.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
08.11.25 DE – Berlin / War Against War Festival
09.11.25 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube
10.11.25 DE – München / Feierwerk
12.11.25 AT – Wien / Escape
13.11.25 HU – Budapest / Dürer Kert
14.11.25 PL – Kraków / Klub Gwarek
15.11.25 CZ – Praha / Black Pes
16.11.25 PL – Warszawa / Voodoo Club
18.11.25 LT – Kaunas / Klubas Lemmy
19.11.25 FI – Turku / Nirvana
20.11.25 FI – Helsinki / On The Rocks
21.11.25 FI – Tampere / Varjobaari
22.11.25 FI – Turku / Nirvana
26.11.25 DE – Hamburg / LOGO
27.11.25 DE – Oberhausen / Helvete
28.11.25 DE – Oldenburg / Cadillac
29.11.25 BE – Ghent / Asgaard Gentbrugge
30.11.25 NL – Harlem / Patronaat
02.12.25 UK – London / The Underworld
03.12.25 UK – Manchester / Rebellion

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This is where Appark.ai, a powerful mobile app intelligence platform, comes in, created with app publishers, growth teams, and market researchers in mind, Appark.ai provides the means to make better decisions and increase the growth of the app.

Discover the Power of App Analytics

One of the biggest concerns of the developers and marketers is how the apps perform in the market. Appark.ai is one tool that deals with this offering free application analytics to provide actionable data on the ranking, downloads, revenue, and similar information of apps. 

Top charts are free to search through, and the paid and grossing charts are paid, which gives a clear picture of the apps dominating the category.

More powerful search functions allow selecting the apps based on their category, region or stores, which enable you to narrow down on the apps that are the most important to your business. With these analytics, you can use data to make better decisions, which leads you to the app strategy and beats competition.

Conduct Comprehensive Competitor Analysis

The app market is saturated and it is important to know how your app compares with the rest. The app competitor analysis tools provided by Appark.ai enable you to side by side compare the various apps in terms of their downloads, revenue, ratings, and store position.

The insight assists in pinpointing the performance gaps, exploring the opportunities and comparing with the best apps. You are either monitoring new entrants or the existing market leaders, either way Appark.ai would give you a clear picture of what the competition is doing and enable you to always be a step ahead.

Monitor App Performance in Real-Time

Monitoring the performance of apps can be time-consuming when it is done manually. This is automated by Appark.ai which allows tracking the rating of apps and real-time updates through its monitoring feature. 

This will enable you to react promptly to changes in the market, early detect trends and change strategies earlier than your competitors.

Since the emergence of new applications, to old competitors, real-time tracking makes you not to miss important updates. By automating, this saves on time and enables you to concentrate on those activities that lead to growth.

Spot Market Trends and Opportunities

The mobile app market is developing fast, and to become a leader, it is not enough to keep the numbers in mind. Appark.ai draws attention to the increase of apps, to new trends, and to possible gaps that the market has. This gives you the ability to switch strategies, create new innovations and appeal to unmet user needs.

The difference between being the one setting the trends and being left behind is early trend detection. Through the use of Appark.ai, growth teams can have an upper hand in the market place by making informed decisions and taking up the opportunities when it is still in the periphery.

Benefits for App Publishers and Growth Teams

Appark.ai is a combination of analytics, competitor tracking, and real-time monitoring to provide actionable insights. In case some competitor is gaining momentum within a specific region or segment, you can easily change marketing programs or add new functionality to draw attention. 

The dashboard is centralized and makes implementing strategies and monitoring performance straightforward, and it allows you to concentrate on the most effective actions.

Why Appark.ai Stands Out

In comparison to numerous app analytics systems, Appark.ai provides a convenient interface, precise data, and full-fledged perspective of the mobile app ecosystem of the App Store and Google Play. 

It is easy to track the downloads, revenue, and reviews and get the accurate insights to make the right decisions. The combination of sophisticated analytics and rival monitoring makes it a necessary resource to every person that is serious when it comes to the growth of mobile apps.

Get Started Today

The current competitive environment in the app market cannot be favored by intuition. Appark.ai provides you with the leverage to outperform, make sound decisions, and build an app that will prove successful. 

Begin with the free app analytics tool to have a picture of the performance of the app or better yet the app competitor analysis tools to be the best.

Use the capability of Appark.ai and discover trends, track competitors, and find growth opportunities all in one and the same, powerful platform. Be ahead of the rapidly changing apps world and propel your mobile app business.

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