JASON ALDEAN CELEBRATES HIS 30th #1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH HIS LATEST SINGLE “WHISKEY DRINK”

GRAMMY nominated entertainer and ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean lands his 30th #1 at Country Radio via Broken Bow Records this week with his latest single “Whiskey Drink,” featured on his album Highway Desperado. Recently, kicking off his “Full Throttle Tour” with sold out dates at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH (5/23), Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada (5/24) and the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY (5/25), the country music superstar is bringing his hit packed show to CMA Fest this week in Nashville as he closes out Nissan Stadium on the opening night, Thursday, June 5 before heading back out on the road in July.

With this latest accolade, Jason joins an elite class of entertainers who have logged 30+ #1 hits throughout their career like George Strait, Tim McGraw, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. 

“30 #1s is a huge milestone, and I couldn’t let it go by without thanking the fans, country radio, the songwriters, BMG and the best promo team in the business,” says Jason Aldean. “I appreciate all the support we have gotten from everyone over the last 20 years. And, I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon; so, I’m working hard on getting this next round of music out and can’t wait to share it soon.”

“I always say icons come from the fringes and Jason Aldean exemplifies that without question,” says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, BMG Americas. “When many questioned his music early on, he was uncompromising and in the process, added an entirely new sound to the genre that many tried to chase, but none could replicate.  Today, he registers his 30th #1, while continuing to sell out arenas and amphitheaters. We at BMG look forward to him shaping the sound of Country music for years to come.”

Photo Credit: Brian Higbee

To purchase tickets to the “Full Throttle Tour," visit JasonAldean.com.

“FULL THROTTLE TOUR” 2025 DATES: 

Thu Jul 17 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center  

Fri Jul 18 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP  

Sat Jul 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre  

Thu Jul 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater  

Fri Jul 25 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena  

Sat Jul 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre  

Thu Aug 07 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena  

Fri Aug 08 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center  

Sat Aug 09 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake  

Thu Aug 14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion  

Fri Aug 15 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman  

Sat Aug 16 — Austin, TX — Moody Center  

Thu Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park  

Fri Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion  

Sat Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre  

Thu Sep 04 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena  

Fri Sep 05 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center  

Thu Sep 11 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre  

Sat Sep 13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre  

Thu Sep 18 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena  

Fri Sep 19 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena  

Sat Sep 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center  

Thu Sep 25 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME  

Fri Sep 26 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater  

Sat Sep 27 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium  

Fri Oct 03 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre  

Sat Oct 04 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

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“Darius And Friends” Brings Together Tyler Braden, Luke Bryan, Kashus Culpepper, Lanie Gardner, Morgan Wallen & Austin Williams for St. Jude

Nearly two decades after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker continues to give back. With this year’s 16th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert sold out well in advance despite the surprise guests not being revealed until they took the stage, the unofficial kickoff to CMA Fest featured dozens of hit songs, unreleased music and beloved covers by Rucker and his friends Tyler Braden, Luke Bryan, Kashus Culpepper, Lanie Gardner, Morgan Wallen and Austin Williams.
 
“Every time I visit St. Jude, I’m blown away. You walk in expecting it to feel heavy, but there’s so much joy, so much hope,” shared Rucker following the event yesterday, June 2. “The work they’re doing – the research, the breakthroughs – it’s incredible. But what gets me every time is knowing that families never get a bill. Not for treatment, travel, housing or food. That kind of support changes everything for these families, and I’m proud that me and my friends here tonight can be part of that.”
 
After a live auction and donation round which added thousands to the night’s fundraising tally, Rucker kicked off the main event with a newly written song plus a duo of fan favorite hits; his 10th and most recent No. 1 single “Beers and Sunshine” plus “Radio.” He then introduced the first friend of the evening, with rising star Austin Williams – who will join Rucker on tour this fall – taking the stage to perform his popular “90s Rap Mashup” as well as his latest single, “Crazy Over You.”
 
Recent Billboard Country Rookie of the Month Kashus Culpepper – also set to tour with Rucker this fall – received a standing ovation from the packed house for a set featuring his own “Southern Man” and “Pour Me Out” as well as a rousing cover of The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See.” Appalachian singer-songwriter Lanie Gardner added heartfelt performances of “Six Feet Deep” and “Cry” as well as “Takin’ The Slow Ride” off her forthcoming EP Polaroids arriving this Friday, June 6.
 
As is customary at the annual event, Rucker also returned to the stage between each guest set, treating fans to hits ranging from his Country Airplay No. 1s “Alright,” “For The First Time” and “Come Back Song” to unreleased previews plus Hootie & the Blowfish hits “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”
 
“If you guys will let us,” the multi-genre star said mid-way through the evening, “me and the band would like to take us to a place we like to call the ‘90s,” as he branched out from his own catalog for crowd-pleasing covers of Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It,” TLC’s “Waterfalls” and Bell Biv DeVoe's “Poison,” also adding his take on “Valerie” as made popular by Amy Winehouse later in the evening.

Country-rock standout Tyler Braden – another of Rucker’s tourmates this fall – added to the festivities with Platinum-certified breakout “Devil You Know” and the introspective “Right on Track” off his recent full-length debut devil and a prayer, plus his take on Kings of Leon’s hit “Sex on Fire.” Rucker’s longtime friend and three-time Academy of Country Music / two-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan also brought the audience to their feet with his No. 1 hits “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” and “Play It Again” as well as “Country Song Came On,” with his tour of the same name underway now.
 
“We’ve hosted a charity event at my house for 5 years, and Darius Rucker – I don’t think he’s ever missed one of them,” Bryan shared from the stage. “He’s always supported me when I needed him, and I’m just glad to be here supporting him… 16 YEARS!”
 
The final guest of the evening gave fans at the Mother Church a rare chance to see him outside of a stadium setting, with global superstar Morgan Wallen bringing recent release “20 Cigarettes” and 6x Platinum “More Than My Hometown” to the intimate venue at a time when all 37 tracks off his latest record-shattering album, I’m The Problem, appear on the Hot Country Songs chart, occupying nearly 75% of the list in its entirety and beating his own record of 35 songs set in 2023.
 
“I met this kid 5 or 6 years ago at a friend’s house, and he was playing songs that blew my mind. He’s become a superstar. He’s a good friend of mine; he’s my brother,” Rucker shared when introducing Wallen, who added, “It’s an honor and a privilege to be here tonight… Thank you, Darius, for having us.”
 
Closing out the memorable evening, the host of the night owned the stage one final time as the show ended according to tradition, with Rucker joined by the sold-out Ryman crowd plus Culpepper, Gardner and Williams for a “Wagon Wheel” singalong, the feel-good energy throughout the auditorium symbolic of the night as a whole.
 
This year’s milestone fundraising event adds yet another successful page to the decade-plus history of “Darius and Friends.” Prior guests have included Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, John Daly, Dan + Shay, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers and Tommy Thayer of KISS, among many others.
 
In addition to yesterday evening’s concert, celebrity friends Drew Baldridge, Priscilla Block, Tyler Braden, NFL Pro Bowler Randall Cobb, Travis Denning, Hannah Ellis, Walker Hayes, NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick, Tracy Lawrence, Bryce Leatherwood, Vincent Mason, Drake Milligan, Walker Montgomery, John Morgan, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney, Restless Road’s Garrett Nichols & Colton Pack, Eric Paslay, Shane Profitt, Michael Ray, Lily Rose, Schmitty, Matt Stell, Nick Wayne, Mark Wills and Scott Wolverton joined Rucker for the corresponding golf tournament today, June 3, with the total raised across both events adding to the more than $4.3 million raised to date (2025 tally to follow once available).
 
The annual fundraising event, made possible with support from generous sponsors AMD and The Law Office of Jennifer McCoy, helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – so they can focus on helping their child live.
 
This year’s “Darius and Friends” event adds to an exciting season for the multi-time Diamond-certified superstar, who is actively working on new music ahead of his Nissan Stadium CMA Fest performance this Thursday, June 5, and his Darius Rucker Live tour kicking off in July. Tickets are on sale now HERE.
 
For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Kami Kehoe Drops New Single "Dopamine" & Announces EP "Kandy", & Supporting Daughtry This Fall!

Ascending alt-rock talent, Kami Kehoe, has today unveiled her latest single, "Dopamine", alongside the announcement of her upcoming EP, "Kandy" set for release on July 18th, 2025 via Coup D'Etat Recordings and 10K Projects. This forthcoming EP showcases Kehoe's unmistakable voice on a dynamic, modern production that blends gritty rock with a fresh, fearless sense of experimentation. Fans can pre-save "Kandy" HERE.

What began as a handful of cryptic teasers quickly erupted into a fan-fueled phenomenon, as early previews of "Kandy" exploded across social media, racking up more than 7 million views before the first track, "Dopamine" even dropped. The overwhelming response from fans sharing, debating, and rallying behind each new snippet fast-tracked the EP's release date, transforming what could have been a routine rollout into a genuine, fan-powered movement.

Reflecting on the release of "Dopamine" and the announcement on her brand new EP, Kami Kehoe shares:

"I wrote “DOPAMINE” when I was at a pretty low spot in my life, this song really healed something in me and I hope it can do the same for anyone who needs it. 

I was going through a break up while writing this EP, each song helped me get through my heartache. I was able to pull from my own experiences from my perspective and there’s. The main concept of this entire EP is that even when something is good or feels good doesn’t always mean it’s good for you. I use a lot of metaphors relating to candy, drugs, and all these “wrong” things that may feel right sometimes and compared it to how I felt with my past relationship. I hope this EP can help anyone who needs it like it did for me."



Amplifying her momentum, Kami Kehoe will be joining renowned rock icons Daughtry, Seether, and POD as the opening act on their highly-anticipated fall US tour. Moving seamlessly between the festival buzz of Warped Tour and arena stages, Kami Kehoe's effortless live presence speaks to her undeniable range and broad appeal. As she nears her largest tour to date, this run marks a significant milestone for the up-and-coming artist as she shares the stage with three of rock's most established acts on a landmark run of shows.

Carving out her own space in the alt-rock world, Kami Kehoe has impressively amassed over 25 million streams and more than 24 million TikTok views by blending a sultry, velvety vocal with a hard-charged rock energy. Since breaking out with the viral hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD”, she has continued to evolve her sound—infusing shoegaze, metal, and hip-hop influences into her music while remaining unapologetically authentic.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Kami Kehoe news coming very soon.

TOUR NAME

Supporting Daughtry, Seether, & POD

Oct 1 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome

Oct 3 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Casino

Oct 4 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage

Oct 7 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall

Oct 8 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Oct 10 | Dayton, OH | Rose Music Center

Oct 11 | Detroit, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheater

Oct 12 | Baltimore, MD | Pier Six Pavillion

Oct 15 | Indianapolis, IN | Everwise Amphitheater

Oct 17 | Charlotte, NC | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater

Oct 18 | Raleigh, NC | Red Hat Amphitheater

Oct 20 | Youngstown, OH | Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater

Oct 22 | Rogers, AR | Walmart Amphitheater

Oct 24 | Franklin, TN | FirstBank Amphitheater

Oct 25 | Atlanta, GA | Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Oct 31 | Kansas City, MO | Arvest Bank Midland

Nov 1 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium

Nov 5 | St Louis, MO | The Factory

Nov 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | UPMC Events Center

Nov 9 | Pikeville, KY | Appalachian Wireless Arena

Nov 11 | Dallas, TX | Pavillion Toyota Music Factory

Nov 12 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall

Nov 15 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | War Memorial Auditorium

Nov 16 | Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place

Full tour information can be found HERE.

ABOUT KAMI KEHOE

KAMI KEHOE has never been one to sit around and wait for permission. Although she’s only 21, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and drummer has been blazing her own musical path for the past 15 years, spinning a chameleonic, hard-charged rock sound into 25 million streams and more than 24 million TikTok views. 

This unapologetic authenticity propelled her breakout hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD,” from her 2024 album REVIVED (Coup D'état/10K Projects), to audiences around the world in stratospheric fashion. Almost overnight, the garage-punk suckerpunch ripped through social media at lightning speed, netting Kami 100,000 new TikTok followers a day and further cementing her as a rising name in the underground. 

Now, that story continues with “SAFEHOUSE,” her brand-new single featuring Colorblind and Ekoh. Written in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, the track combines droning shoegaze, Deftones-style riffs and propulsive electronic undertones into a hypnotic blend of metal, alternative and hip-hop. It’s another bold step forward for Kami as she continues to kick down the guardrails of her sound – as well as another entry in her omnipresent push to Kure The World, a mantra proudly emblazoned on her bass drum and a mission statement that’s powered her songwriting since day one. “If I can change one person’s life through my music, then I’ve reached my goal,” she says proudly. “I make music for me; I release music for others.”

NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES SET TO EMBARK ON GLOBAL TOUR CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GROUNDBREAKING ALBUM “DREAM INTO ACTION”

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, DREAM INTO ACTION, new wave icon Howard Jones will soon embark on a global tour. The tour kicks off in the United States in September and will feature support from alternative pop favorites, Haircut 100 with SiriusXM First Wave DJ Richard Blade opening the show with his world-renowned DJ set (line-up for the United States only). The United States tour dates kick off at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please see below for the global itinerary to date. 

Of the new tour dates, Howard Jones commented, “Thrilled to be touring with my good friends Haircut 100 and Richard Blade once again for this celebratory anniversary of DREAM INTO ACTION, the shows are gonna be rocking, can't wait to see you there”. Haircut 100 frontman Nick Heyward stated, “Haircut 100 are massive Howard Jones fans and we’re looking forward to touring the US with him again in September. Like us, he has the loveliest fans and we can’t wait to see you all again.” Richard Blade added, “I'm so excited to be going back out on tour with Howard Jones. Being on the road with him in February and having the privilege to watch his amazing performances every night was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, now it's going to be twice in a lifetime!! And to have Haircut 100 and my dear friend Nick Heyward joining us will make it an absolutely unmissable concert experience. I can't wait to see you at the shows - they're going to be great.”

Howard Jones’ groundbreaking 1985 album, DREAM INTO ACTION, peaked at #2 in the UK charts and cracked the US Top 10. It went on to spawn global hit singles, “Things Can Only Get Better” (which experienced a resurgence after being featured on an episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things) and “No One is to Blame” as well as “Life in One Day” and “Like to Get to Know You Well”.

1985 was also the year Jones performed at Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, alongside such legendary acts as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Phil Collins. Earlier that same year in February, Jonesperformed live, keytar in hand, at the Grammy Awards from L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium with Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Thomas Dolby as part of the “Synthesizer Showdown,” performing a medley of their hits. 



Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers with “New Song”. His first two albums HUMAN’S LIB and DREAM INTO ACTION were worldwide hits. HUMAN’S LIB reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song,” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, DREAM INTO ACTION, which quickly became a Top Ten Platinum album in the United States and featured the smashes: “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”  

Howard Jones has sold upwards of 10 million albums worldwide and continues to make new music and tour the world. Jones has performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and nighttime shows respectively, Today and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His ubiquitous hits can be heard in such high-profile television series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee”. Howard Jones’ most recent studio album is DIALOGUE, which was released in September, 2022. DIALOGUE is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases from Jones with multi-media project ENGAGE coming out in 2015 and studio album TRANSFORM out in 2019. DIALOGUE garnered serious coverage in outlets such as Spin, Stereogum and more.  

Haircut 100 released PELICAN WEST in 1982 to worldwide acclaim. That cherished LP contained their trademarks "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)," "Love Plus One" and "Fantastic Day," all UK top ten singles in the 1982-83 season. Soon they added a fourth, "Nobody's Fool," by which time, PELICAN WEST was already platinum certified in the UK, only three months after release. The album spent 11 consecutive weeks in the British top ten and twice reached No. 2. It also charted in the US, Australia and beyond, after which frontman Nick Heyward left for a distinguished solo career. Heyward’s solo efforts included another top ten title, his debut solo album, NORTH OF A MIRACLE, in a collection of nine LPs in his own name to date.

Richard Blade is one of the most popular and best-known DJs in America, hosting a daily radio show on both SiriusXM 1st Wave Ch. 33 and middays on KCBS, Jack FM. In the 1980s, he was the top-rated morning drive DJ on KROQ, Los Angeles, and hosted and directed numerous TV shows and series including Video One, MV3 and VideoBeat. In 1991 he created Richard Blade’s Flashback Lunch which aired daily at noon and was copied by many stations across North America. It also spawned a series of six CDs on Sony Music, Richard Blade’s Flashback Favorites. He has won numerous awards, including, most recently, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Richard is the best-selling author of World In My Eyes, his autobiography, and five novels: SPQR, Birthright, Imposters, Ghosts of the Congo, and Slapton Sands, all of which made #1 on Amazon’s best-seller lists. He also has two non-fiction music books, The Lockdown Interviews and The Unlocked Interviews, which feature Howard Jones. An expanded version of World In My Eyes was released late last year.

Howard Jones and Haircut 100 with Richard Blade 2025 American tour dates:

SEPTEMBER

 2 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium

 3 Atlanta, GA - Symphony Hall

 5 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live

 6 St. Petersburg, FL - Mahaffey Theater

 7 Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall

 8 Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre

10 New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre Of New Jersey

12 Des Plaines, IL - Rivers Casino Des Plaines

13 Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino

16 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre

18 Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues

20 Del Mar, CA - The Sound

22 South Jordan, UT - The Ballpark At America First Square

To experience Howard Jones, please visit:

www.howardjones.com

To experience Haircut 100, please visit:

https://haircut100.com/

For more information on Richard Blade, please visit:

www.richardblade.com

Music Row for MusiCares: A Jody Williams Songs Takeover Lights Up Chief’s on July 27

A special evening of songs and stories is set to shine on Broadway this summer as Music Row for MusiCares: A Jody Williams Songs Takeover, presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient, lights up Chief’s on Broadway on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The Eric Church Band (Jeff Cease, Lee Hendricks, Jeff Hyde, John Henry Trinko, Driver Williams, Craig Wright, Joanna Cotten) has organized a cast of some of Nashville’s most dynamic and acclaimed songwriters for a powerful evening of music, storytelling and giving back.

Leading the lineup is Big Machine Records recording artist Jackson Dean (“Don’t Come Lookin’,” “Heaven’s To Betsy”) who will perform along with celebrated Jody Williams Songs writers Driver Williams (“Smoke A Little Smoke,” “Hang Tight Honey”, “Heaven’s To Betsy”), Jason Nix (“Hang Tight Honey,” “Things A Man Oughta Know”) and Jeremy Spillman (“Sinners Like Me,” “Bad Mother Trucker”), plus artists Emily Ann Roberts, Harper O’Neill, Peytan Porter and Andy Austin, along with other very special surprise guests. Collectively, their work has shaped the sound of modern country music, with hits recorded by Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban and many more.

Ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit that provides vital health and human services to members of the music community.

Since 2012, the Eric Church Band has helped raise more than $3 million through its annual ECB Golf Tournament and Auction, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares. Music Row for MusiCares is a continuation of that mission, extending the band’s legacy of philanthropy and deep connection to the songwriting community.

Members of The Church Choir, Church’s passionate fanbase, can purchase tickets June 4 at 12pm CST. The public on-sale will follow on Friday, June 6 at 12pm CST, with ticket prices starting at $25. There will also be a limited number of pre-show VIP Meet & Greet Experience ticket upgrades available.

About MusiCares
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org
 
About Jody Williams Songs
Since launching in 2020, Jody Williams Songs has become one of Nashville’s most respected independent music publishers by championing a diverse roster of songwriters, writer-artists and writer-producers. With a “song forward” philosophy that honors the legacy of timeless songwriting, the company is committed to developing music that is high-quality, current and creatively distinctive. By embracing individuality and prioritizing originality over redundancy, Jody Williams Songs continues to shape the future of music—wherever it’s headed. JWS represents songwriters Andy Austin, Ashley McBryde, Driver Williams, Ed Williams, Emily Ann Roberts, Harper O’Neill, Jason Nix, Jeremy Spillman, Natalie Hemby, Peytan Porter and Vince Gill. For more information, visit JodyWilliamsSongs.co.
 
About Corient
Corient Private Wealth LLC is a fiduciary, fee-only national wealth management firm providing comprehensive solutions to ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual and institutional clients. We combine the personal service, creativity and objective advice of a boutique with the power of experienced advisors, extensive capabilities and custom-built strategies to create a differentiated wealth experience. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives and establishing lasting legacies. Corient is distinguished by its private partnership model, which fosters collaboration and the shared vision of delivering client excellence. As of March 31, 2025, we have more than 260 partners and over 1,300 employees serving clients across the United States. Headquartered in Miami, Corient is a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp.(TSX: CIX), a global asset and wealth management company. For more information, visit us at corient.com or LinkedIn.

About Chief’s
Chief’s is a six-story bar, restaurant and live music venue designed to celebrate Eric Church’s ever-expanding musical legacy. Located in historic downtown Nashville, Chief features a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors and a thoughtful focus on unique live performances, offering fans an unparalleled entertainment experience in Music City. Chief’s houses a studio for live broadcasting, inclusive of Church’s Outsiders Radio SiriusXM channel, with the capability of hosting broadcasts by various media partners. Chief’s also features a restaurant partnership with James Beard Award Winning Pitmaster Rodney Scott. Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ overlooks downtown with its ‘Hell of a Q’ rooftop offering. Situated at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Broadway, Chief’s is now open at 200 Broadway.

WME Presents LOSERS LIVE, June 2-4

WME is once again kicking off CMA Fest Week with Losers Live, a free, three-night outdoor concert series at Losers Bar & Grill in Midtown. Featuring an exciting mix of country icons, chart-toppers and rising stars, the event will run Monday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 4, with doors opening at 5 PM each night.
 
The 2025 series begins on Monday, June 2, with platinum-selling country mainstay Rodney Atkins taking the stage to get the week started. The show also includes Travis Denning, Matt Stell, Dillon Carmichael, Payton Smith, Mae Estes, Frank Ray, CeCe, Will Jones and Payton Howie. On Tuesday, June 3, the hits keep coming with a powerhouse lineup of country favorites, including Lee Brice, Craig Morgan, Mark Wills, Timmy McKeever, Kaitlin Butts, Meghan Patrick, Logan Crosby, Myles Morgan, Bottomland and multi-genre, Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat.

Wednesday, June 4 rounds out the series with an eclectic and high-energy mix featuring Easton Corbin, Priscilla Block, Bryan Martin, Cole Goodwin, Skeez, Ian Harrsion, Timothy Wayne – with more artists to be announced in the coming days.

Presented by WME, Losers Live is free and open to the public, offering fans a chance to see some of Country music’s best and brightest in an intimate outdoor setting right in the heart of Midtown Nashville.

About WME:
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater and more.  Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.

Pop Evil Release Raw and Emotionally Charged EP "Unleaded"

In a bold departure from their signature sound, Pop Evil unveil a powerful new chapter with the release of their live acoustic EP, Unleaded, a raw and emotionally charged recording captured in the heart of New York City.

Hosted by SiriusXM Octane and set within the edgy, denim-clad atmosphere of the Cult of Individuality showroom, this release strips away the band’s thunderous riffs and high-octane energy, laying bare the soul of their songwriting in an intimate and electrifying performance.

Known for their explosive live shows and heavy rock anthems, Pop Evil have long been a staple of the hard rock scene. But Unleaded reveals a different side of the Michigan-bred outfit—one that trades distortion and fury for shadow and nuance. The setting was intentionally unconventional. Surrounded by Cult of Individuality’s gritty fashion aesthetic and a crowd of superfans, the band leaned into vulnerability and artistry, proving that their songs are just as powerful—if not more so—when stripped to their emotional core.

The EP features raw, acoustic renditions of fan favorites and a surprise cover of Simple Mind classic '80s hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)," reimagined through a minimalist lens. Frontman Leigh Kakaty's vocals take center stage, enriched by the absence of walls of sound, revealing new shades of melody and lyrical depth. Songs like "What Remains" and "Paranoid (Crash & Burn)" gain new emotional resonance, delivered with haunting clarity and personal intensity. Backed by acoustic guitar, delicate percussion, and harmonized vocals, the stripped arrangements emphasize storytelling over spectacle.

"This was a chance to show our fans who we are underneath it all," Kakaty shared during the Octane broadcast. "No lights, no walls of sound—just the songs and the emotion that built them."

Unleaded serves as a reminder that even the heaviest rock bands have roots in melody and meaning. It's a testament to Pop Evil’s versatility and their willingness to challenge themselves creatively. By peeling back the layers, this EP offers an unforgettable glimpse into the soul of Pop Evil — raw, unfiltered, and undeniably powerful.

Pop Evil are wrapping up the last few dates of their current headline tour. All remaining dates are below. The band is playing festivals and fairs this summer. Expect more touring later in 2025.

POP EVIL ON TOUR:
7/3 — Traverse City, MI — National Cherry Festival
7/5 — Algona, IA  — ABATE Freedom Rally
7/18 — Timmins, ON — Rock on the River
7/19 — Brantford, ON – Call Home
7/26 — Grover Hill, OH – Wetzelland 
8/2 — Davenport, IA – Mississippi Valley Fair
8/16 — Escanaba, MI — Upper Peninsula State Fair
10/5 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock

ALCATRAZZ Head Back to the Island with the Release of Their New Single "Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)" on BraveWords Records

BraveWords Records releases the re-record of "Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)" by Alcatrazz. The single is available today on all digital services.

Alcatrazz "Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)" video below:

Stream or Purchase Alcatrazz "Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)": https://smarturl.it/islandsun2025

Gary Shea, Alcatrazz bassist and founding member, “I have played Island In The Sun many times since it's inception. So much sometimes I hear it in my sleep. Giles Lavery nails the vocal right up there with other past performances. Well done and looking forward to new music on BraveWords Records."

Alcatrazz lead singer Giles Lavery, "I do seem to have a thing for placing a target on my head… re-record a classic song originally sung by a legendary vocalist… yeah right!, no big deal! (!!!) Jimmy Waldo wrote the main theme to this while still a member of New England in 1981… the first single from Alcatrazz back in 1983….and here is Alcatrazz 2025 presenting a new version just in time for the Alcatraz Prison reopening?… Back to the island we go! Stranger things have happened!"

Alcatrazz hit the road in Europe later this year with Girlschool.

GIRLSCHOOL + ALCATRAZZ

11/14 Sweden, Sala, Rockland

11/15 Sweden, Stockholm, Rock At Sea Cruise

11/18 Finland, Turku, Nirvana + Daze Dolls

11/19 Finland, Helsinki, On The Rocks

11/20 Finland, Tampere, Tavara-asema

11/21 Finland, Nakkila, Verstas

11/22 Finland, Kouvola, House Of Rock

GIRLSCHOOL + ALCATRAZZ + DAVID REECE’s BANGALORE CHOIR 

11/25 Belgium, Kortjik, DVG Club

11/27 Germany, Kassel, Goldgrube

11/28 Germany, Passau, Zauberberg

11/29 Austria, Steyr, Kulturverein Röda

12/02 Czechia, Olomouc, Bounty Rock Cafe

12/05 Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern

12/06 Germany, Mörlenbach/Weiher, Live Music Hall

12/07 Germany, Dortmund, Musiktheater Piano

Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/57544-alcatrazz

More dates to be announced soon!

Giles Lavery - Vocals

Joe Stump - Guitar

Jimmy Waldo - Keys

Gary Shea - Bass

Mark Benquechea - Drums

Track produced by Giles Lavery & Jimmy Waldo

Track mixed by Andy Haller @ www.andyhaller.com
 

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Adam Ezra Group New York - This Week!

NEW YORK THIS WEEK!

Friday, June 6, 2025
City Winery 
New York, NY

6pm Doors I 7:30pm Showtime
 

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Thrash Metal Supergroup NEFARIOUS - Featuring Katon De Pena, Rick Hunolt, Doug Piercy, Tom Gears and Will "Beastman" Carroll - Release New Single "Master Plan" + Music Video

Today, the new thrash metal supergroup NEFARIOUS — featuring Katon De Pena, Rick Hunolt, Doug Piercy, Tom Gears, and Will "Beastman" Carroll — is excited to release their new single, "Master Plan." This is the second track from their upcoming debut album, 'Addicted To Power,' out July 18, 2025. "Master Plan" is accompanied by a music video, available below.

With razor-sharp riffs, venomous vocals, and a relentless pace, "Master Plan" delivers a blistering attack on corruption and control. The accompanying video is a chaotic visual assault that mirrors the intensity of the track—raw, aggressive, and unapologetically thrash.

Vocalist Katon De Pena comments:

"Sonic sensory overload of epic proportions, HEAVY enough to CRUSH A TANK. Execution Of The Plan - The 'Master Plan'..!!!"

Drummer Will Carroll adds:

"A song with as much groove as heaviness. With the rhythm section locking in, the guitars are free to rip as they do. All while a commanding vocal presence is laid on top."

Watch the Music Video for "Master Plan" below:

NEFARIOUS recently announced the release of their debut album 'Addicted To Power' due out July 18th via Relentless "Metal" Records with a Collector Vinyl available through Hectic/Bleeding Priest Records.

Doug Piercy exclaims:

"Let’s get ready to rage! 

"We are really stoked to finally be able to release this stuff and discuss it. It’s been under wraps for a while. More insane videos and shows are coming soon! We hope everybody enjoys this release as much as we had fun creating it, for you all!

"Cheers!"

Pre-Order 'Addicted To Power' HERE

Together, NEFARIOUS crafts a sound that is both fierce and refined — a perfect balance of aggression and musicianship that speaks to the true spirit of heavy metal.

With their explosive live performances and immersive new material on the horizon, metal fans worldwide should prepare for an unstoppable force.

This is unpretentious thrash metal. 

This is NEFARIOUS!

NEFARIOUS will be playing a hometown album release show on

July 19th at DNA Lounge in San Francisco!

About NEFARIOUS:

From the heart of San Francisco’s legendary metal scene rises NEFARIOUS—a supergroup forged in the fires of thrash, ready to carve a new chapter in heavy metal history.

At the helm is Katon W. De Pena, the iconic voice of Hirax, whose searing intensity and magnetic stage presence have long commanded crowds. On guitars, the twin-axe assault is nothing short of historic: Rick Hunolt (Diehumane, formerly Exodus) and Doug Piercy(Heathen, Anvil Chorus, Blind Illusion) deliver a relentless barrage of razor-sharp riffs and molten solos—honoring the legacy of thrash while pushing its boundaries into new territory.

Holding down the low end with massive groove and crushing weight is Tom Gears (Blind Illusion, Ancient Mariner), providing the sonic anchor on bass for the band’s explosive sound. Behind the kit, Will "Beastman" Carroll (Death Angel) unleashes a thunderous, precision-driven assault that hits with surgical brutality.

About NEFARIOUS, Rick Hunolt comments:

"I'm so honored to be with this amazing group of dudes about to release some old-school thrash on you mofos, it's long overdue and I'm confident you guys will love it as much as we do you our metal brothers and sisters deserve it, see you on the road, let's fuckin go!!!"

Katon De Pena adds:

"We're not a band. We are a Gang ready to Crush Skulls and Make Eardrums Bleed ... Necks will be sore ...!!"

NEFARIOUS are:

Katon W. De Pena - Vocals

Rick Hunolt - Guitar

Doug Piercy - Guitar

Tom Gears - Bass

Will "Beastman" Carroll - Drums

GORGATRON & CASKET ROBBERY Announce Upcoming Tour With FRONTAL ASSAULT

GORGATRON and CASKET ROBBERY are thrilled to announce The Northern Destruction Tour starting on July 24th. The tour will be hitting multiple cities across the US and Canada. GORGATRON will reunite with their friends CASKET ROBBERY, and are excited to introduce audiences to Midwest up-and-comers FRONTAL ASSAULT! The tour will see the bands appearing at several renowned festivals, including Loud As Hell Fest in Drumheller Alberta CA, Four Winds Fest in Sioux Falls SD, and culminating at Iowa Underground Fest in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Tickets are available HERE.

“We’ll be thrashin, bashin and blastin throughout North America with the best from the Midwest Metal scene. We toured with CASKET ROBBERY last year and have been looking forward to hitting the road with one of the hardest working bands we know! Killer band and great people! Then we have the Iowa Trashers FRONTAL ASSAULT, super excited to have them open the show and sonically kick everyone’s ass! You’ll become an instant fan!!! Check the dates and get to a show!”
-GORGATRON

“We can’t wait to hit the road with our friends in GORGATRON and FRONTAL ASSAULT! Our last tour with GORGATRON was a huge success, and this one will no doubt be pummeling. We’ll be unleashing a brand new set list with unreleased songs from our next album. It’s gonna be a great time and we’re looking forward to hitting Canada for the first time.”
-CASKET ROBBERY

“We are stoked to be hitting the road with our good friends in GORGATRON and CASKET ROBBERY! This will be our first time in Canada and out west, we have been working hard to curate the perfect set list to share with all of the new ears that will hear us for the first time!”
-FRONTAL ASSAULT

The full list of tour dates is as follows:

• 7/24 Minneapolis, MN @ Zhora Darling

• 7/25 Milwaukee, WI @ X Ray Arcade

• 7/26 Menomonie, WI @ Zymurgy Brewing

• 7/27 West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

• 7/28 Toronto, ON @ The Cave

• 7/30 Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub

• 7/31 Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

• 8/1 Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern

• 8/2 Drumheller, AB @ Loud As Hell Fest

• 8/4 Missoula, MT @ The Show Room at the ZACC

• 8/5 Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon

• 8/6 Denver, CO @ HQ

• 8/7 Rapid City, SD @ Abys

• 8/8 Sioux Falls, SD @ Downtown Sioux Falls @ Four Winds Music and Art Fest

• 8/9 Cedar Rapids, IA @ Iowa Metal Underground Fest

Morgan Wallen Celebrates U.K. No. 1 Album w/ Intimate London Set

Performing to just 2,000 fans in an intimate set with tickets claimed in less than a minute upon entry, Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem album release show at The Roundhouse in London on May 28 rounded out a historic week that saw Wallen attain his first U.K. No. 1 debut on the Official Charts.
 
Playing center-stage in a stripped-back set with his guitar – which Holler remarked as "spellbinding," while Entertainment Focus opined the superstar is “at the top of his game” – Wallen’s 19-song setlist included 12 songs hailing from I’m The Problem, kicking off with the title track, which recently became his 18th No. 1 at Country radio. From there, Wallen delved into live debuts of story song “20 Cigarettes,” the Billboard-dubbed “confessional” “Eyes Are Closed” and his reigning Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, “What I Want.”
 
Performing an early release from the album, “Superman,” Wallen shared the heartfelt story behind the song he penned for his son: “I’ve been trying pretty much ever since he was born to write a song that was good enough to dedicate to him. I probably wrote 30 songs that weren’t good enough, so we scratched them. Right before we were getting ready to turn in this record, we started writing this song. Usually once we write a song, I’ll get Charlie to send me the demo so I can listen to it on my way home. He sent this to me…The very first time I heard it back after writing it, I just broke down and was crying. And that’s the first time I had done that writing a song for my little boy. I figured if it touched me that way, hopefully it would touch a lot of you guys the same way.”
 
Sprinkled throughout the set were multi-platinum hits from his previous two albums, Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time, including Platinum-certified “Cowgirls;” 2x-Platinum “Sand In My Boots,” 4x-Platinum “Cover Me Up;” 6x-Platinum “More Than My Hometown;” and 9x-Platinum “Whiskey Glasses.” Wallen concluded the night with his 7x-Platinum, 16 week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, “Last Night.”
 
Taking in the magnitude of his growing international fanbase, Wallen thanked his fans, stating “We've been trying to make a connection with you guys, and this is by no means a measure of all successes, but I think it says a lot; whenever I dropped One Thing At A Time, it debuted at No. 40 over here. I just dropped I'm the Problem, and thanks to you guys, it debuted at No. 1. I really appreciate every single one of y'all. I thank you for making me feel welcome in your country, and for having the same kind of love for country music and just music in general. It means a lot to me to be able to say what I just said.”
 
I’m The Problem debuted last week at No. 1 across seven countries. In the U.S., Wallen broke his own record for most simultaneous entries in Billboard Hot 100 history, with 37 songs charting at once. He also currently occupies the No. 1, 2 and 3 slots simultaneously with his duet with Tate McRae “What I Want,” “Just In Case,” and the title track “I’m The Problem,” respectively – becoming the first country artist ever to do so. 
 
Wallen’s coinciding 2025 I’m The Problem Tour kicks off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. With a second stop added in Madison, Wisconsin, Wallen’s appearances will mark the first time an artist has played two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium.
 
A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Coupled with May’s Sand In My Boots Festival and a special one-night-only album release celebration show at Roundhouse in London in May, these 22 shows are the only place to see the superstar in 2025. 

Photo Credit: David Lehr

Morgan Wallen 2025 I’m The Problem Tour Dates:
June 20 // NRG Stadium // Houston, TX w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 21 // NRG Stadium // Houston, TX w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 28 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, WI w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
June 29 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, WI w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 11 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, FL w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
July 12 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, FL w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
July 18 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, AZ w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 19 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, AZ w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
July 25 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
July 26 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 1 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
Aug 2 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 15 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Aug 16 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett
Aug 22 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Aug 23 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Sep 4 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
Sep 5 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
Sep 12 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Sep 13 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
 
About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “the biggest country star in the world” and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he’s “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” With 18 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: “Wallen’s appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd.” 
 
With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as country music’s “dominant superstar,” with the project recently being named Billboard’s No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time’s groundbreaking success saw Wallen’s crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With three No. 1’s already hailing from his fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that’s both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before.
 
As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I’m the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he also highlighted some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama in May.
 
Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at MorganWallen.com.

The Young Fables release live video of “FIGHTER” from the record release show in Nashville

We filmed it with five cameras and grabbed audio straight from the board, so it looks and sounds legit. Huge shoutout to the amazing crew who made this all happen.

If you were there, you’ll probably spot yourself singing along (or at least nodding enthusiastically). If you weren’t, no worries.
This is your chance to catch the vibe from your couch.

Thanks for being part of our story,

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Pagan Folk Band FAUN Releases New Single "Lament" + Music Video

The Pagan folk band FAUN is excited to release their new single, "Lament," a track that delves into darker emotional territory. With "Lament," FAUN taps into the mournful power of myth, ritual, and grief, reimagining an old pre-Christian mourning song from northern England. The single is accompanied by a new music video, available below.

The band has extended the original song with additional verses, transforming it into an epic and emotional dirge enriched with choirs, drums, and traditional instruments. 

On the new single, FAUN comments:

"With a choir of four singers from FAUN, a hurdy-gurdy, flute, key fiddle and lure (Celtic long trumpet), we dedicated this song to our friend and sound engineer, Jürgen Schneider, who tragically passed away in 2023, after more than 10 years of traveling and concerts together."

Watch the Music Video for "Lament"

FAUN previously announced their World HEX Tour 2025, a journey that will take them across the globe, including stops in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK. The band will also appear at some of the most prestigious festivals of 2025.

Tickets (and VIP-tickets) are available HERE. 

US & Canada

6/13 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

6/14 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre

6/16 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre

6/18 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

6/20 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre

6/21 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole

6/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda

6/23 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

6/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

6/27 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre

6/28 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

6/29 – Vancouver, BC (Canada) @ Hollywood Theatre

FAUN are:

Oliver Satyr: Vocals, Moraharpa

Laura Fella: Vocals

Adaya: Vocals, Bagpipe

Stephan Groth: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy

Niel Mitra: Synthesizer, Sampler, Keyboard, Beats

Alexander Schulz: Drums, Percussion

Mirjam Skal: Orchestration

Gridiron Release "Poetry From Pain"

Gridiron will bring Poetry From Pain to fans and venues all summer long. All upcoming confirmed dates, including Summer Slaughter, are below.

Gridiron, which originally formed as a pandemic project and have since grown into a full-fledged entity, features members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra, and Scarab, and connects the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Michigan areas.

Pushing every boundary to a breaking point, Gridiron will go to any extreme and then some. They follow quite possibly the most unpredictable playbook in the game. The band might flood the zone with a corpsepaint-smearing death metal barrage only to double back around for a victory lap narrated by blinged-out and braggadocios bars. Their hybridization of metal, hardcore, and hip-hop wouldn’t be out of place at either OZZfest 1997 or Rolling Loud 2027.

It's why the quintet have bulldozed their own path as a phenomenon with millions of streams and acclaim from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, NO ECHO, and more.

Gridiron were born out of a series of COVID-era marathon Call of Duty sessions, which led to writing and recording together. Their musical pedigree spoke for itself with Will also in Never Ending Game, Xavier in Simulakra, and Tyler and Lennon in Scarab. Given their individual experiences, the guys instantly locked into a creative groove. Following the Loyalty At All Costs EP [2020] and Worldwide Brotherhood EP [2021], they dropped their first full-length, No Good At Goodbyes [2022]. Along the way, they also shared stages with everyone from Missing Link to Trapped Under Ice and have plenty of upcoming touring planned for 2025.

And now, Poetry From Pain is here and it slays.

“Poetry from pain is about team work, brotherhood, never settling for less than your best, always raising the bar, and finding ways to express what you’re feeling inside.”

GRIDIRON — Matthew Karll, vocals; Will Kaelin, guitar and vocals; Xavier Wilson, guitar; Lennon Livesay, bass; and Tyler Mullen, drums — are proud to release their new album Poetry From Pain today, May 30, via Blue Grape Music. Get it here. 

A Stereogum fave for their "incendiary mosh riffs, the band has shared a dope, football-themed visualizer for the title track. Get off the bench and watch and listen here.

Groove? Check. Bounce? Check. Swagger? Check. Mosh? Check. Gridiron tick off ALL the boxes.

"Poetry From Pain is about teamwork, brotherhood, never settling for less than your best, always raising the bar, and finding ways to express what you're feeling inside," states Karll.

GRIDIRON ON TOUR:
5/31-6/1 — Detroit, MI — Tied Down Detroit
6/7 — Philadelphia, PA — GRIDSTOCK at Warehouse on Watts
6/21 — Rutherford, NJ — The Black Box at the Williams Center

SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2025:
WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, ESCUELA GRIND, + INCITE:
7/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing
7/9 — Atlanta, GA  —The Eastern
7/10 — Baton Rouge, LA — Mid City Ballroom*
7/11 —  San Antonio, TX — Vibes
7/12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
7/13 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
7/14 — Memphis, TN — Growlers*
7/15 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
7/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
7/17 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
7/18 — Troy, NY —  No Fun*
*Gridiron Headline Show 

WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/18 — Springfield, MA — MassMutual Center 
7/19 —  Sayreville, NJ —  Starland Ballroom
7/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
7/22 —  Charleston, SC — Music Hall
7/23 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
 
WITH HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/25 —  Rochester, NY — Water Street Music Hall
7/26 — Detroit, MI — Harpo;
7/27 — Milwaukee, WI  — The Rave
7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection

DUSTIN LYNCH DROPS CHILL SUMMER JAM "EASY TO LOVE"

Dustin Lynch ain’t “Easy To Love.” Flipping the title of his brand-new single in an unexpected way, the MULTI-PLATINUM star is the first to admit he’s stubborn, restless, and tough to pin down when it comes to matters of the heart. Listen to the chill summer jam here.

Written by Lynch with Ben Johnson, Jon Robert Hall, Hunter Phelps, and Zach Crowell, the autobiographical narrative speaks to Lynch’s life on the run as he confesses that he’s always been good at going alone – but is still looking for more: “I’m still thinkin’ maybe one day I’ll find her / They always say when you know, you know / If I know me, she’ll be my next right turn / But I’ll take a left just to see where it goes.” 

Equal parts vulnerable and vibey, easygoing production by Crowell wraps warm guitars and sunlit grooves around Lynch’s self-aware lyrics and no worries charm. “Easy To Love” marks the anticipated follow-up to Lynch’s 10th #1 “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll).”

The adjoining music video further speaks to the track’s blue-skied optimism as a visual love letter to Key West. Filmed under director Jack Owens, the Florida footage captures Lynch ready for every opportunity that comes his way.

Throwing his see-and-be-seen pool parties for the last decade, he will next host DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE 2025, presented by Hey Dude. Returning for the third year at the rooftop pool of Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, the 18+ event is set for June 6 during CMA Fest weekend. Admittance is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis – but Lynch’s Stay Country Club members will get exclusive early access. Fans can join the Stay Country Club now.

Keeping the party going on June 7, Lynch will offer Nashville a taste of his Club Set – from his 2025 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY – when he hosts the DUSTIN LYNCH NIGHTLIFE PARTY at Barstool Nashville. Admittance for the 21+ event is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis. For a VIP table, text 615.606.2889.

Marking Wynn Nightlife’s first-ever country music artist residency in Las Vegas, Lynch’s 2025 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY boasts a live performance Daytime Pool Situation at Encore Beach Club and a Club Setat XS Nightclub through August. With a July 4 appearance on deck, find full details to all upcoming Lynch shows (including his co-headlining TWO FOR THE ROAD TOUR with Scotty McCreery) here.

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UK Metal Trio URNE Release New Single “Harken The Waves” — A Nine Minute-Plus Epic Ft. Troy Sanders of Mastodon

Beloved by tastemakers and the underground alike, the London-based metal trio URNE has today released a nine-minute-plus undulating epic, “Harken The Waves,” featuring guest vocals from Mastodon’s Troy Sanders. On the track, Sanders and URNE frontman Joe Nally’s voices blend into a powerful duet that crests and crashes like the song itself. The new single comes alongside a music video, available to view below.

Frontman Joe Nally comments on the new single:

“We feel this is one of the best songs we’ve ever written. On top of that, we were lucky enough to have Grammy-winning metal icon Troy Sanders, from the legendary Mastodon, lend his vocal talents. We’ve grown up listening to Troy and watching Troy live, so having someone like him not only appear, but take on such a significant role in the song, elevating it to another level, means a lot.”

Watch the Music Video for "Harken The Waves" Below:

“Harken The Waves” follows URNE’s recently released double A-side: "Throes Of Grief"plus a spectacular cover of Black Sabbath’s “I.”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Throes Of Grief" HERE

Listen / Stream to "I" HERE

Over the course of two studio albums plus a touring schedule taking in key festival appearances, including Download in the UK, URNE continually redefine the world of epic arena metal, showing that heavy music can also be laden with atmosphere and intent.

URNE embark on a headline run across Germany and France this September, in addition to a newly announced headline performance at London’s Camden Assembly. Then, in December, URNE join Orange Goblin as part of the latter’s UK farewell tour.

See the full list of dates below.

URNE Live:

URNE Headline Tour Dates

Sep 13 - London, UK @ Camden Assembly

Sep 15 - Wiesbaden, DE @ Kesselhaus

Sep 16 - Berlin, DE @ Cassiopeia

Sep 19 - Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie

Sep 20 - Lille, FR @ Le Grand Mix

Sep 22 - Toulouse, FR @ Le Rex

Sep 23 - Lyon, FR @ Transbordeur Club

Tour Dates In Support of Orange Goblin

Dec 10 - Glasgow @ The Garage

Dec 11 - Dublin @ Button Factory

Dec 12 - Wolverhampton @ KK Steel Mills

Dec 13 - Manchester @ Academy 2

Dec 14 - Bristol @ SWX

Dec 16 - Southampton @ The 1865

Dec 17 - London @ Kentish Town

URNE will also appear at several festivals this summer including Hellfest (France) and Rock For People (Czech Republic).

URNE are:

Joe Nally - Vocals/Bass 

Angus Neyra - Lead Guitar 

James Cook - Drums 

Larry Fleet Releases the Groove-Filled "Like You Used To"

Country hitmaker Larry Fleet is back with a brand-new single and even more chances for fans to catch him live. The blues-tinged “Like You Used To” finds Fleet searching for answers on a fading love that once burned with passion. Listen Below.

Co-written by Fleet with Jamie Moore and Ernest K., the mid-tempo groove leans into warm country soul as Fleet reflects on the little things that once made love feel electric – and how to bring that spark back.

“We’ve all been in that relationship where the fire cools off a bit, and you start looking back, wondering where the spark went,” said Fleet. “That’s what ‘Like You Used To’ is about – but it’s got a groove, and I think a lot of folks will connect with this.”

“Like You Used To” follows Fleet’s “Hard Work & Holy Water” and his recent release “A Lotta Women,” a heartfelt tribute to the kind of steady love that holds it all together – both of which showcase the blue-collar ethos and emotional honesty that define his sound.

And fans will have even more chances to hear these tracks live, as Fleet expands his Hard Work & Holy Water Tour with 25 new U.S. dates running through the end of 2025.

Fleet will first take his soulful mix of country, R&B and Southern rock overseas, kicking off the international leg of the tour in Glasgow, Scotland on August 20, followed by shows across the U.K., Belgium and the Netherlands.

Returning stateside, Fleet heads right to the heartland on September 11 in Shipshewana, Indiana, launching a coast-to-coast trek from Georgia to California, with dates extending through December 12 in Las Vegas. On most nights, fans will enjoy a double shot of Fleet – opening with an acoustic set before returning with his full band for the main show. Rising duo The Kruse Brothers will join select West Coast dates.

Fleet’s recent run of sold-out shows and expanding global footprint underscores a breakout chapter in the making. As Billboard praises, he’s an artist who “delves into blues, rock and retro-country with ease,” and with every new release, he proves there’s no substitute for the real thing.

For more information, visit LarryFleet.com.

See Larry Fleet Live:
Aug. 20, 2025 || Glasgow, UK || SWG3
Aug. 22, 2025 || Camden, UK || Electric Ballroom
Aug. 23, 2025 || Bottesford, UK || The Long Road Festival
Aug. 26, 2025 || Belfast, UK || Limelight 1
Aug. 28, 2025 || Dublin, Ire. || The Academy, Middle Abbey Street
Aug. 30, 2025 || Den Haag, Netherlands || Once In A Blue Moon Festival
Sept. 11, 2025 || Shipshewana, IN, USA || Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Sept. 12, 2025 || Des Moines, IA, USA || Val Air Ballroom
Sept. 13, 2025 || Burnsville, MN, USA || Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area
Sept. 25, 2025 || Bloomington, IL, USA || The Castle Theatre
Sept. 26, 2025 || Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA || Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Oct. 2, 2025 || High Point, NC, USA || Cohab Space
Oct. 3, 2025 || Gainesville, GA, USA || Boot Barn Hall - Gainesville
Oct. 4, 2025 || Douglas, GA, USA || Martin Centre
Oct. 5, 2025 || Winnsboro, SC, USA || Field & Stream Music Fest
Oct. 16, 2025 || Saginaw, MI, USA || Red Room at DOW Event Center
Oct. 17, 2025 || Cleveland, OH, USA || House of Blues
Oct. 18, 2025 || Buffalo, NY, USA || Town Ballroom
Oct. 23, 2025 || Cedar Park, TX, USA || The Haute Spot
Oct. 24, 2025 || Houston, TX, USA || House of Blues
Oct. 25, 2025 || San Antonio, TX, USA || Stable Hall
Nov. 6, 2025 || Sioux City, IA, USA || Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City - Anthem
Nov. 7, 2025 || Sioux Falls, SD, USA || The District
Nov. 8, 2025 || Hays, KS, USA || Fox Theatre
Dec. 4, 2025 || Phoenix, AZ, USA || The Van Buren*
Dec. 5, 2025 || San Diego, CA, USA || House of Blues San Diego*
Dec. 6, 2025 || Sacramento, CA, USA || Ace of Spades*
Dec. 10, 2025 || Anaheim, CA, USA || House of Blue*
Dec. 11, 2025 || Bakersfield, CA, USA || The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater*
Dec. 12, 2025 || Las Vegas, NV, USA || Golden Nugget
*with special guests The Kruse Brothers

About Larry Fleet:
Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet grew up on a stack of records spanning Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson and Marvin Gaye. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for a one-liner, an ear for a sturdy hook, and a powerhouse voice that strikes like a match, Fleet was working blue-collar jobs to make ends meet long before landing his recording contract with Big Loud Records. Seven years later and again working as an independent artist, the devout family man is turning heads among fans and critics as a songwriter (“Man Made A Bar” recorded by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church) alongside his own music, 2021’s tribute to the music that raised him, Stack of Records, his aptly titled 2019 debut, Workin’ Hard, 2023's Earned It, featuring the single “Things I Take For Granted,” and his first latest, 2025’s independently-released “A Lotta Women.” Saving Country Music puts it simply: “If you're looking for the future of traditional country music, then look no further.” 

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Kenny Chesney Delivers Blazing Show & Megan Moroney 4 Song Surprise

When Kenny Chesney, recently named Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century, pledged that his first ever residency would have surprises, moments no one saw coming and a whole lotta love, he wasn’t kidding. Having kicked off his first set of dates with duet partners and shared award-winners Kelsea Ballerini and Grace Potter, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar kept the female energy high by welcoming good friend and Sun Goes Down Tour mate Megan Moroney to Sphere Vegas for a high chemistry, big love collaboration.
 
Beyond debuting Moroney’s postcards from No Shoes Nation “You Had To Be There,” which captures her journey from cheap seats to stadium opener, Moroney played her Top 5 smash “Am I Okay?,” which she performed with Chesney’s blazing hot band at Gillette Stadium. The pair reprised their romping “All The Pretty Girls,” plus Moroney’s return-to-the-set-list fave “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.”
 
“No one has more fun onstage than Megan Moroney,” Chesney enthused after the pair’s high velocity duets. “She doesn’t just radiate joy up there, she makes everybody want to experience the amount of fun she is clearly having. Even I want to – and don’t always – maintain that level of feeling good. She just brings it.”
 
Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and uber-manager Shep Gordon (Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Ann Murray) were spotted in a decidedly animated crowd. As Chesney noted after the show, “For a Wednesday night crowd, it sure felt like Saturday night! Maybe it was Megan… Maybe we’re really getting the hang of Sphere… Or else it was just meant to be… No matter why, it was an incredible night in No Shoes Nation.”
 
With USA Today headlining their rave review, “Kenny Chesney delivers vibrant, visually arresting feast at Sphere Las Vegas,” they deemed the show “a technicolor wonder” and wrote, “It’s as much a concert as a sonic and visual roller-coaster ride pairing one of the most acclaimed stars of country with the evolving technological wizardry of the Sphere.” With ABC News calling this 15-show residency, “historic” and Parade opining, “Country legend leaves fans speechless during ‘absolutely unreal’ show,” Chesney is creating a show that expands what country music can contain – and delivers on all the songs that contain people’s lives.
 
The only country artist to be in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the last 15 years, Chesney joins a select group of icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees U2, (Grateful) Dead & Company and the Eagles, plus Phish, to play the 17,600-seat spherical venue that deploys next-generation technologies to create an absolutely immersive experience.
 
“I knew this was going to be incredible when I said, ‘Yes,’ when they asked me to do this, but I had no idea how awesome the experience could actually be. More than all the visuals, the dialed in sound, though, it’s getting to share this stage with a lot of people I love, including everyone in No Shoes Nation, who came to Vegas to be part of this unbelievable moment.”
 
Limited tickets remain for the Sphere residency at KennyChesney.com with packages available via Vibee, the official VIP Concert & Hotel Package partner for Kenny Chesney’s Live at Sphere residency, at KennyChesney.Vibee.com. All Vibee packages offer guests a choice of premium tickets including Sandbar (general admission floor) or reserved seating, a collectable laminate and lanyard, access to the No Shoes Island VIP Pool Party, exclusive Kenny Chesney curated gift bag and early access to the Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love experience on show days for crowd-free shopping on exclusive merch items, and access to a dedicated shopping lane during public hours. Vibee Hotel Packages include a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (The Venetian or The Palazzo) or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. 
 
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas is presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum.

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OBSIDIAN TONGUE Streams New Album 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' Ahead of Release

Progressive black metal duo OBSIDIAN TONGUE is now streaming their latest full-length, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn,' in its entirety ahead of tomorrow's release! The album can be heard below.

'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' is due tomorrow, May 30, via Profound Lore Records and be ordered HERE.

In addition, OBSIDIAN TONGUE has recently announced FRAILTY & SCORN, eight performances of black metal intensity this June alongside WOE. The trek will kick off on June 6 in Long Island City, NY and will make its way throughout the East Coast until the final stop on June 13 in Providence, RI. The tour will not only celebrate the release of OBSIDIAN TONGUE's upcoming studio album, but also will bring both bands back to many cities they have not visited in nearly a decade. Show pre-orders will begin soon as well as local support announcements. The full itinerary can be found below!

Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live), OBSIDIAN TONGUE returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind. 

OBSIDIAN TONGUE Tour Dates (Co-headlining w/ WOE):

06/06: Long Island City, NY @ El Bunker del Diablo

06/07: Milton, DE @ Brimming Horn Meadery // Party Like It's 793 Fest

06/08: Baltimore, MD @ The Depot

06/09: Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana

06/10: Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House

06/11: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

06/12: Syracuse, NY @ The Jugg on Teal

06/13: Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall

In the summer of 2024, Obsidian Tongue, comprised of vocalist/guitarist/bassist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live) returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind. 

The progressive black metal journey that is 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' takes off immediately with the wrathful sounds of “Orphaned Spiritual Warrior” and “Snakeskin Tunnel Colony,” easily the band’s two heaviest tracks to date. These flow directly into the apocalyptic title track, and onto the vulnerable and surreal sounds of “To Forgive Oneself” leading into the acoustic instrumental “…And Still They Dream.” This dream ends with the triumphant “Theater of Smoke & Wind,” a true psychedelic black metal classic that still evokes some of the original feeling found on the band’s 'Subradiant Architecture' debut.

Sixteen years into the band’s existence, Obsidian Tongue clearly show no signs of running out of new ways to alter their sound - song by song, album by album.

Lineup:

Brendan Hayter - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Synth

Raymond Capizzo - Drums

Recorded @ Mystic Valley Studio

Mixed & Mastered by Alex Garcia-Rivera

Pre-Orders: https://linktr.ee/obsidiantongue

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