Whiskey Myers Set 'What We Were Born To Do Tour' Ahead of 7th Album

Having kicked off 2025 with a sold-out performance at the San Antonio Rodeo last week in front of 16,000 fans, multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers add 23 shows this summer with the newly announced What We Were Born To Do Tour.
 
The tour starts on June 6 and visits cities across the U.S. throughout the summer with special guests Bayker Blankenship, Kashus Culpepper, Josh Meloy, Pony Bradshaw, Alex Lambert and The Droptines joining across various dates. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 28 at 10am local time via WhiskeyMyers.com.

The news of the summer tour joins the recent announcement that Whiskey Myers will co-headline 14 dates of the Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band later this summer, in addition to headlining their own personally curated festivals this year. The seventh annual Wiggy Thump Festival is set for May 10 in the band’s hometown of Palestine, Texas while the inaugural Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation takes over Miramar Beach, Fla. the weekend of Nov. 7-9.
 
In addition to the excitement of upcoming live dates, Whiskey Myers also thrilled fans with the recent confirmation that a seventh studio is indeed in the works. With the band having encamped at three-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jay Joyce’s East Nashville studio earlier this year, new music is expected soon.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming shows, visit whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
What We Were Born To Do Tour
June 6  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 7  ||  La Vista, Neb.  ||  The Astro
June 8  ||  Rapid City, S.D.  ||  The Monument – Summit Arena
June 10  ||  Bonner, Mont.  ||  KettleHouse Amphitheater
June 12  ||  Fargo, N.D.  ||  Scheels Arena
June 13  ||  Prior Lake, Minn.  ||  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Mystic Amphitheater
June 14  ||  Gary, Ind.  ||  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
June 15  ||  Interlochen, Mich.  ||  Interlochen Center for the Arts – Kresge Auditorium
June 17  ||  Toledo, Ohio  ||  Toledo Zoo & Aquarium – Amphitheater
June 18  ||  Huntington, W.V.  ||  Mountain Health Arena
June 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  Starlight Theater
June 23  ||  Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE
June 25  ||  Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall Civic Center
June 26  ||  Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center
July 17  ||  Macon, Ga.  || Atrium Health Amphitheater
July 18  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Coca-Cola Amphitheater
July 19  ||  Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater
July 20  ||  Salem, Va.  ||  Salem Civic Center
July 22  ||  Manteo, N.C.  ||  Roanoke Island Festival Park
July 24  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 25  ||  Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Virginia Beach Dome
July 26  ||  Richmond, Va.  ||  Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 27  ||  Cherokee, N.C.  ||  Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
 
Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band
Aug. 7  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 8  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 9  ||  Quincy, Wash.  ||  The Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 12  ||  Berkeley, Calif.  ||  Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Aug. 15  ||  Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Aug. 18  ||  Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug. 19  ||  Albuquerque, N.M.  ||  Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 23  ||  Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center
Aug. 24  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 26  ||  Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 28  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 29  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Aug. 30  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Sept. 1  ||  Gilford, N.H.  ||  BankNH Pavilion
 
Additional Dates
March 6  ||  Plant City, Fla.  ||  Florida Strawberry Festival 2025
April 25  ||  Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach
May 10  ||  Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump
June 5  ||  Clinton, Iowa  ||  Tailgate N’ Tallboys
June 21  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Summerfest
June 27  ||  South Greenfield, Mo.  ||  Baker-Spain Stampede
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.5 million albums and amassed over 3.6 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

From 80s icons The Bolshoi, the duo The Bolshoi Brothers presents 'Just a Girl' from debut album

Indie rock duo The Bolshoi Brothers present their new single 'Just a Girl', previewing their debut eponymous album, set for release on March 21. The accompanying video is an appealing black and white visual vignette, filmed by Matus Foris and Vegas Storm and featuring Nova Clark as "The Girl".

Now based in the USA, The Bolshoi Brothers is made up of Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark, both original members of legendary Beggars Banquet-signed 80s new wave band The Bolshoi. The two hadn't recorded or played together since the band's fateful breakup 35 years ago. Due to working on this album during Covid lockdowns, they recorded the tracks remotely from their respective home studios - Trevor in Florida and Paul in Seattle.

"Working with Trevor again after a significant hiatus was akin to find a little gate behind the bushes at the end of the garden that leads into a whole new world. Within days of passing rough musical ideas back and forth, we were making great music again, created at a time when the world was in lockdown, with a pandemic and all that comes with it, creating fear and confusion," says Paul Clark.

This album arrives, hot on the heels of two new vinyl releases from Beggars Banquet Records, including The Bolshoi's previously-unreleased album 'Country Life' and the re-release of their seminal album 'Friends'.  Earlier, The Bolshoi Brothers also released the singles 'Suburbs' and 'Steam Funk'.

This is an exciting project, where echoes of the past meet the spark of the present, yielding a sound that is both recognizable and utterly new. Comprised of 11 original songs, this isn't an exercise in nostalgia. This project brings, imbued with grounded sophistication, presents a tapestry of rich tones and insightful lyrics - a welcomed original listening experience that feels familiar.

"While recording the music, I wondered if there would even be an audience to listen to it, making its creation feel like a true labour of love. Maybe the album is a little darker, a little stranger because of it. The process of receiving rough ideas, sometimes single lines, and adding to it was fascinating. Dropping one of Trevors ideas into Logic, the software we both used to record the album, was like dropping a precious jewel into a pool and playing with the ripples. The world outside my studio during those times was as quiet as it was inside while recording, so I never really got the sense I was closing up shop ready for the next day. The music was always with me," says Paul Clark.

Trevor Tanner adds, "Paul and I did not even set foot in the same room during the whole of the recording and mixing process, but the result is a surprisingly cohesive and powerful collection of intense songs. It was really exciting to work with Paul again and I think his hard work and genius talent really shines here. This is not an exercise in nostalgia however, it is a brand new project with obvious nods to our respective past, but a distinctive and sincere approach, resulting in a unique if slightly skewed musical identity, which I think is very relevant in these present days".

Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark first collaborated as members of The Bolshoi on the groundbreaking 'Friends' album, released by Beggars Banquet Records, which included the charted song 'Sunday Morning' (a number one hit in Brazil and Argentina).

The Bolshoi soon built a substantial live following worldwide. With their next album, 'Lindy’s Party', the band’s reach expanded into new territories. While working on their next album, the band ended up splitting in 1990, after which Trevor and Paul each went on to release several solo albums and collaborate with other musicians.

'Just a Girl'' is out now everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  On March 21, 'The Bolshoi Brothers' album will be available on CD, cassette, 180-gram vinyl, as well as digitally. All physical versions come with a download code for a 44.1kHz uncompressed WAV version of the album, along with the album artwork). This will be followed by live shows, featuring songs from the new album and select songs originally recorded by The Bolshoi.

CREDITS  
Lyrics by Trevor Tanner
Music by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded and performed by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Seattle, Washington
Produced by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Mixed by Paul Clark
Mastered by Steve Turnidge at Ars Divina / UltraViolet Studios
Album and singles artwork by Basehart Snitch
ISRC code - USGTJ2400087
Artist photos by Matus Foris & Cathy Sorbo
Video footage of Trevor Tanner by Matus Foris
Video footage of Nova Clark by Vegas Storm
Actress: Nova Clark as "The Girl"
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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ANCIIENTS Nominated for Second Canadian Grammy

It was a heavy road, but after soul searching through the Canadian wilderness, at long last, Anciients have come full circle. Seven years removed from winning a JUNO Award for their last album, the hard-hitting Canucks are nominated once more for the band's latest heady and heartfelt opus Beyond the Reach of the Sun.

"We are very honored and excited to receive a JUNO nomination for our latest record", says Anciients frontman Kenny Cook. "Win or lose, we are grateful to be recognized on a national scale and we feel privileged to be nominated alongside the other amazing artists in the Metal category. We wish them all nothing but the best of luck. See you soon in Vancouver!"

Anciients are nominated for Metal/Hard Music Album of the year. Also nominated are Devin Townsend (PowerNerd), Kittie (Fire), Spiritbox (The Fear of Fear) and Striker (Ultrapower). 

Beyond the Reach of the Sun is available now on Season of Mist.

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When Anciients learned they'd won the JUNO Award for Metal/Hard Music back in 2018, the band had just woken up in Vienna with eyes still caked in sludge after another blazing show during their headlining tour of Europe.

Now, in 2025, Cook, steady drummer Mike Hannay and the band's new axe men Brock MacInnes and Rory O'Brien are heading back across the pond for Britian's ArcTanGent Festival. Later this year, the band will make their long-awaited return to the states for the 23rd edition of ProgPower USA.  

"The hiatus is over", Cook says. "We're ready to hit it hard".   

With all being said and done, Anciients have returned! They stand ready to ascend the prog metal ladder and get back to doing what they do best with a weighty and dense, but wholly accessible, album. It’s a collection of ten songs that possesses the ability to have those furiously banging heads also tapping into their power of self-reflection and contemplation to ponder the finality of existence, the value of life and their place in the universe.  

“Totally! We’re going to take as many of the opportunities that come to us. The hiatus is over and I think with the new members and everyone being on the same page we’re ready to get out there as soon as possible. We missed out on a huge block after the last record, so we’ve got to make up for lost time. Now that everyone is happy and healthy, we plan to hit it hard.”


Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums) 
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O'Brien (bass)

Guest musicians
Justin Hagberg plays keyboard on "Forbidden Sanctuary", "Is It Your God", "Melt the Crown", "Candescence", "In the Absence of Wisdom".

Jess Gander plays synths on "Candescence" and "Cloak of the Vast and Black".

Recording studio
Rain City Recorders

Producer / sound engineer
Jesse Gander
Assisted by Szymon Wojciech

Mastering studio and engineer
Stu McKillop @ Rain City Mastering

Mixing studio and engineer
Jesse Gander Rain City Recorders

Cover artwork artist 
Adam Burke @ Nightjar Illustrations

Bio
Kevin Stewart-Panko

Pre-order & Stream:https://orcd.co/anciientsbeyondthereachofthesun

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Groundbreaking Genre Smashers Ho99o9 Partner With Last Gang Records

Hip hop/punk/metal duo Ho99o9 has signed a global partnership with MNRK Music Group’s Last Gang Records. The inimitable group, consisting of theOGM and Yeti Bones, will release new music in Spring 2025.

Chris Moncada, MNRK's COO, says, “There is no group on earth like Ho99o9.  Their unique mix of style, melody, chaos, and danger make them a bonafide musical unicorn, and I am beyond excited to welcome them to Last Gang.  We are all humbled for the opportunity to play a part in bringing them to the next level.”

Ho99o9 offers, “We’re incredibly excited to partner Ho99o9 & 999 Deathkult with Last Gang as we embark on this next chapter of our journey and growth. It’s rare and inspiring to have found a partner who not only supports but embraces our art in its many manifestations. Their passion for authentic artistry and forward-thinking vision align perfectly with what we stand for. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with the world.”

Ho99o9 just released a COLORS session a few weeks ago in advance of the release of new music. Watch that HERE.

Ho99o9 is currently working on new music, which will be released this year.

About Ho99o9
Ho99o9 (pronounced Horror) is a sonic wrecking ball—fusing digital hardcore, punk, and trap-infused grime with industrial, metal, and noise. Raw. Unrelenting. Uncompromising.

Breaking out of the New Jersey underground in 2012, Ho99o9 made its mark with a now-legendary guerrilla performance at Brooklyn’s AfroPunk Festival. By 2014, they had relocated to Los Angeles, becoming a disruptive force in the city’s underground scene. The New York Timescalled them “An All-Out Barrage,” while Kerrang! crowned them “one of the most unique and sonically threatening bands in the world today.”

Their global tour history reads like a warpath, sharing stages with icons across every genre—Korn, The Prodigy, Slipknot, Cypress Hill, Rob Zombie, Ministry, Denzel Curry, Ghostface Killah, Lil Uzi Vert, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Whether tearing through the chaos of Berghain and Boiler Room or storming the Museum of Contemporary Art, from Hellfest’s circle pits to the polished stage of Rolling Loud, Ho99o9 refuses to be boxed in.

Their genre-bending, culture-clashing sound has attracted a who’s who of collaborators—Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Bun B, Ghostemane, clipping., HEALTH, 3TEETH, Pink Siifu, N8NOFACE, and more. Even Jack Black and Eric Andre have been pulled into the Ho99o9 universe.

With a deep and ever-evolving catalog, Ho99o9 has built a legacy of sonic chaos. Their early EPs—Mutant Freax (2014) and Horrors of 1999 (2015)—laid the groundwork for their explosive blend of punk, rap, and noise. Their debut full-length, United States of Horror (2017), was a dystopian manifesto, merging raw political energy with industrial-laced punk and hip-hop. They followed up with Cyber Cop [Unauthorized MP3.] (2018), a cyberpunk-infused mixtape that pushed their sound into glitchy, distorted new territory.

In 2022, they unleashed SKIN, delivering their most refined yet unrelenting project to date—melding hardcore, metal, and rap with unfiltered aggression. Alongside their albums, Ho99o9 has dropped a string of blistering standalone singles and collaborations, further cementing their place at the intersection of multiple sonic movements.

Ho99o9 isn’t just making music; they’re reshaping the edges of sound and culture. 

Photo credit:  Marc Aldinger

Killswitch Engage Drop "Collusion" Video — WATCH // New Album "This Consequence" Out Now

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — just released their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here.

They have just shared the video for the brand new track "Collusion." Watch it Below:

"'Collusion' is about the struggle between people in power and the common people," explains Leach. "It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It's about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will."

He finishes, "I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analyzation and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over."

KsE are also returning to the road this winter and spring. 

Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, and Boundaries. Tickets and VIP packages are available here.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL: 
3/5 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle  
3/6 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory         
3/8 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live       
3/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion    
3/11 — El Paso, TX — Don Haskins Center Arena      
3/13 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas      
3/14 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort        
3/15 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live      
3/17 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House           
3/18 — Seattle, WA — The Paramount          
3/19 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
3/21 — Penticton, BC — South Okanagan Events Centre      
3/22 — Tsuut'ina, AB — Grey Eagle Resort & Casino       
3/24 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre            
3/27 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center        
3/28 — Waukee, IA— Vibrant Music Hall      
3/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro       
3/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
4/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live 20 Monroe       
4/3 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena           
4/4 — Pittsburgh, PA  — Stage AE     
4/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall           
4/6 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Special Events Center           
4/8 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall   
4/9 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks      
4/11 — Laval, QC —Place Bell
4/12 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena    

WITH SHADOWS FALL, FIT FOR A KING, + BOUNDARIES:
5/8 — Columbus, OH— Sonic Temple*
5/10 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
5/11 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/13 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
5/14 —  Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
5/16 — Daytona Beach. FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/17 —  Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/18 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
*Festival Date

ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, onstage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002's Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among "The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade" by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019's Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band's total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they've remained consummate road warriors who've sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the '00s and continues its incredible legacy.

The David Ellefson Show Podcast Launches Monday, March 3rd! ​    

Music legend David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, is thrilled to announce the launch of The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3rd on YouTube and major streaming platforms.

 

The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conversations, insightful stories, and entertaining anecdotes from Ellefson's remarkable 40-plus-year career. The show will feature a wide array of guests, including notable musicians, celebrities & industry professionals from inside the exciting world of music and entertainment.

 

You can now join the podcast’s Patreon account to see the debut episode featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax). Patreon members will receive each episode a week early, merch store discounts, exclusive live stream Q&A sessions and a unique David Ellefson Pick Card.  Join the Patreon here: Patreon.com/tdes 

“I’ve been a guest on countless podcasts over the years, and they’ve become essential in connecting artists with audiences, replacing much of traditional media,” says Ellefson. “I’m excited to build a community where we can dive into discussions about music, entertainment, lifestyle, and everything in between.”

 

The podcast also serves as a platform for the David Ellefson Bass Coalition, a global network of bass enthusiasts. The Coalition provides a space for fans to connect, share insights about their favorite musicians, discuss gear, take lessons, and celebrate all things bass.

 

Co-host Joshua Toomey, a seasoned podcaster known for Talk Toomey and multiple Knotfest podcasts, is a bassist himself & member of the Nu-Metal band Primer 55. He brings his extensive experience in music and a dynamic voice to the show. Together, Ellefson and Toomey aim to create a fun, creative, and informative experience for listeners.

 

Says Toomey, "David has always been a must-listen guest on podcasts, so it’s only natural that he’s now hosting his own. He’s a wealth of knowledge—not just about his own career, but the music industry as a whole. I’m excited to share these episodes with rock and metal fans around the world!"

 

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring exciting guests from the world of music and entertainment.

For more information on all of these events please visit:

www.davidellefson.com

www.thedavidellefsonshow.com
www.davidellefsonbasscoalition.com

REDDSTAR Debut New Single "SURV1V3" on Sirius XM Octane Test Drive

Prepare for a musical revolution as REDDSTAR, the dynamic and boundary-pushing band, drops their highly anticipated new single, “SURV1V3” which was debuted on Sirius XM Octane's Test Drive show. Following an electrifying rise in the alternative rock scene, REDDSTAR'S latest track promises to captivate fans old and new with its raw energy, innovative sound, and emotional intensity.

"SURV1V3" was written in a very dark place in my life and is about suicide. I definitely can say I struggle with depression and these negative thoughts most days and this is the most brutally honest song I’ve ever written. I’ve always had fears of opening up about such dark subjects and not wanting to come off like I’m making something because of trending topics in music. I truly want people who hear this that may or may not be struggling with similar issues to know that this does come from a genuine place of despair that at a minimum I hope can help make people who are battling with these things feel less lonely in this cold world." - Daemien Drake

ABOUT REDDSTAR

REDDSTAR started with a handful of exciting demos in early 2020, and from there it was on! The first batch of songs recorded by this powerful new act took place with producer Sahaj Ticotin w/ ‘STFU’ releasing first on May 21st of 2021. The band then moved to working w/ producer Matt Good ((Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and released three singles produced by him. On Sept 2nd 2022 the band released their first EP entitled ‘RENEGADE MUSIC VOL. 1’ featuring the lead single ‘ HIT N RUN’. On May 5th of 2023 Better Noise records released an R★S collab w/ Hyro The Hero & Dan Sugarman of Ice Nine Kills entitled ‘Head Under Water’. The track debuted on Sirius Octane Test Drive by Jose Mangin and was added to rotation. In 2023 the band played their first major festival ‘Welcome to Rockville’ on May 21st. On July 7th they released the single ‘BASICS’ produced by Jim Kaufman and appeared at Louder Than Life & Aftershock festivals in the fall of 2023. In Dec of the same year they signed a deal with SBG/Sony records, and released the first single by the label ‘BAD DECISIONS’ feat Twiztid produced by Matt Good on 3/8. On 6/21 they released ‘OUTS1DERS’ ft. Dillon Jones of Nerv their SBG Records label mates! On Fri 8/9 they released a rap rock banger entitled T.I.T.P. ft Dropout Kings followed by ‘BFMH’ on Nov 11.

On Feb 21 the new single SURV1V3 debuted on Octane Test Drive!

Progressive Rock Band Pulsifier Unveils New Single "War Cry" - An Empowering Anthem for Overcoming Life's Challenges

PULSIFIER, renowned for their intricate compositions and profound lyrical themes, is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "WAR CRY." This new track serves as a powerful anthem designed to inspire and empower listeners by channeling inner strength to confront and overcome personal adversities.

"WAR CRY" draws its lyrical inspiration from two iconic sources: Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise, "The Art of War," and the legendary tale of Alexander the Great’s war horse, Bucephalus. The song encapsulates the essence of resilience, strategy, and courage, urging listeners to harness their inner warrior to face life's battles, whether they be emotional, mental, or physical.

The single features a dynamic blend of progressive rock elements with intense, sweeping melodies, and intricate guitar work that mirrors the strategic maneuvers described in "The Art of War." The lyrics pay homage to Bucephalus, symbolizing bravery and the unbreakable spirit required to surmount obstacles.

MeA, the lead vocalist and lyricist, shared, "We wanted 'WAR CRY' to resonate with anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Calling upon what can be learned from these historical references, we aim to inspire others to harness their inner strength. In the story of Bucephalus, it was said he initially had been afraid of his own shadow. From this, Alexander the Great discovered that by turning his face away from the darkness and towards the light, he became a fearless warrior! How many of us can relate to the controlling presence of darkness in our own lives, and how could we use this theory, and those of Tzu’s teachings, to guide us to triumph?"

"WAR CRY" is available on all major streaming platforms, and the band encourages fans to share their stories of personal triumph inspired by the song with the hashtag #WarCryStrength on social media.

PULSIFIER will be hitting the road opening for legendary acts Smile Empty Soul and Tantric starting in Hobbs, NM on March 5 and ending in Little Rock, AR on March 23.

See them in a city near you!

3/5 - Hobbs, NM - Diamond Dil's

3/6 - Portales, NM - Uncle Mike's

3/7 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios Live

3/8 - Roswell, NM - The Liberty

3/9 - Lubbock, TX - Jake's Sports Cafe

3/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beam Live

3/14 - Fort Smith, AR - The Majestic

3/15 - Waco, TX - The Backyard

3/16 - Fort Worth, TX - The Rail

3/17 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard

3/18 - Wichita, KS - Barleycorn's

3/21 - Crowley, LA - Sam's Place

3/22 - Prattville, AL - The Bottom (No Tantric)

3/23 - Little Rock, AR - Rev Room (No Tantric)

About PULSIFIER:

PULSIFIER has been making an impact in the progressive rock scene over the past couple of years, known for pushing musical boundaries and crafting narratives that delve into the human experience. Their music often combines an eclectic mix of elements and influences creating a unique and one of a kind sound that captivates audiences everywhere.

One OK Rock Release New Album "DETOX" + Share Video For "Tropical Therapy"

Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have today released their much-anticipated, new album DETOX, available everywhere now. 

Listen HERE.

To herald the arrival of DETOX, ONE OK ROCK have unveiled the official music video for "Tropical Therapy," streaming now at the band’s YouTube channel. Watch it Below.

Featuring a number of acclaimed producers including multiple GRAMMY® winner Rob Cavallo and GRAMMY® nominees Dan Lancaster and Pete Nappi, DETOXmarks the band's 11th full length studio release and arrives as the band celebrates their 20th anniversary. 

After announcing DETOX late last year, the band shared the singles "+Matter" and "Puppets Can't Control You," joining previously released album tracks "Delusion:All" and "Dystopia." The band performed "+Matter" ahead of its release during their "2024 Premonition World Tour," which was enjoyed by nearly 200,000 fans over just eight shows across seven different countries. Standing out as their largest global run to date, the tour notably showcased their massive full-scale stadium show in Europe and North America for the first time ever.
 
ONE OK ROCK will kick off their 2025 DETOX World Tour with a Latin American leg starting in Mexico at the Tecate Pa'l Norte festival in Monterrey on April 4, and highlighted by their first trip back to South America since 2017 to play their biggest shows yet on the continent. The North American leg of the tour launches in May and marks the band's most ambitious journey across the United States and Canada to date. After joining Linkin Park for the Paris stop of their longtime friends' own world tour, the band will return to Japan for their recently announced stadium shows (full itinerary below). 

 For more information, please visit the band's official website.
 
Look out for more ONE OK ROCK news to come!

ONE OK ROCK US TOUR:
SUPPORT FROM STAND ATLANTIC
5/13 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
5/14 — Seattle, WA — WAMU Theater
5/16 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/18 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/22 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/23 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
5/25 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
5/27 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/30 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
5/31 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
6/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/3 —Laval, QC — Place Bell Arena
6/4 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
6/6 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
6/7 — Minneapolis, MN — Armory

ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet —Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]— have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan’s hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group's global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran — with whom they co-wrote “Renegades” for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), ONE OK ROCK's most-recent studio album Luxury Disease debuted at #1 in Japan marking the band's fourth straight chart topping album in their home country following the blockbusters 35xxxv, AMBITIONS, and EYE OF
THE STORM. Luxury Disease was highlighted by the singles "Save Yourself," 'Let Me Let You Go," and "Vandalize," the latter of which featured as the ending theme for SEGA's Sonic Frontiers.

GHOST BATH | ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ROSE THORN NECKLACE OUT ON MAY 9TH + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK

Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Free from the Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole proprietor Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula) explores the most intense and introspective music from GHOST BATH’s oeuvre, advancing with blackened blasts and melancholic movements while moving his only child forward into the unknown.

The first preview from the album comes in the form of the self-titled single. 'Rose Thorn Necklace'. Watch the video directed by blo0m.
 
GHOST BATH comments, "Rose Thorn Necklace is both beautiful and grotesque. It blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, exploring the contrast of something gorgeous and disgusting. I tried my best to not hold myself back - both musically and lyrically - and this is the result; depressive black metal with raw emotion, unique melodies, and textured synths."

Watch 'Rose Thorn Necklace' music video Below:

Pre-order & pre-save Rose Thorn Necklace:
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace-album

Stream 'Rose Thorn Necklace':
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace

Rose Thorn Necklace is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel Case

  • LP

    • Pink Swirl

    • Red Swirl

Rose Thorn Necklace was recorded in 2024 between January and June. The drums were recorded and engineered by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios while the remaining sections were completed by Nameless (Dennis Mikula) at his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley. The cover artwork was created by Ksenija Tarasova.

GHOST BATH is currently on the 'Shining Over North America 2025' tour with headliners SWALLOW THE SUN. The 23-date trek will make stops in New York, Houston, and Los Angeles before concluding in Chicago on March 15th. The package includes HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY &SNAKES OF RUSSIA.

'Shining Over North America 2025' tour
with SWALLOW THE SUN, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY & SNAKES OF RUSSIA:
Feb 20 2025 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Feb 21 2025 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
Feb 22 2025 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
Feb 23 2025 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Feb 24 2025 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Feb 25 2025 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Feb 26 2025 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Feb 27 2025 Atlanta, GA  @ The Earl
Feb 28 2025 Orlando, FL @ Conduit
Mar 01 2025 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
Mar 02 2025 Houston, TX @ Parish Room @ House of Blues
Mar 03 2025 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
Mar 04 2025 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Mar 05 2025 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel
Mar 06 2025 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
Mar 07 2025 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
Mar 08 2025 San Francisco, CA @ Neck of The Woods
Mar 09 2025 Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
Mar 10 2025 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Mar 12 2025 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
Mar 13 2025 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Mar 14 2025 Omaha, NE @ Reverb
Mar 15 2025 Chicago, IL @ Reggies

Tickets for the shows can be purchased here:
https://lnk.bio/ghostbath

From Fall to Spring Share New Video "Take The Pain Away"

German breakout band FROM FALL TO SPRING have released their brand-new single "Take The Pain Away." 

The song delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals, a massive chorus, and infectious energy.

The release comes as the band competes in "Chefsache ESC 2025 — Who Sings for Germany," the Raab TV show determining Germany's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. With their signature blend of rock, metal, and modern electronic elements, FROM FALL TO SPRING are proving to be strong contenders, captivating audiences with their electrifying performance.

The band continues to gain traction, now boasting over 160,000 unique monthly listeners on Spotify, while their debut album RISE has amassed over 24 million streams to date.

As momentum builds, the band is also preparing for its European headline tour, kicking off in October 2025. With their latest release and Eurovision ambitions in full swing, FROM FALL TO SPRING are on the brink of their most significant breakthrough yet.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

Pistols At Dawn Drop "Bones" Video

Buzzy Atlanta foursome PISTOLS AT DAWN — Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals] — have shared the video for their latest single "Bones," which has already gotten a great reaction from over 20 active rock stations.  

Watch the video below:

"Have you ever met that person that you can't get enough of? The one that checks all your boxes. Here's the thing, though. She's just as messed up as you in every single way," the band explains about the song. '''Bones' is the story of two lovers taking on the world, accepting all the skeletons each brings to the relationship, and rolling with the punches. Because when the world cast them out, they found each other."

About the accompanying video, the band says, "It depicts the good times and the bad. And as it so often is in relationships with baggage, the good times are really good, and the bad times are really bad. Yet through the difficult times, it shows that in the end, you'll still choose to stay for something that's worth it."

Pistols At Dawn will play a showcase at the famed Viper Room in Los Angeles on February 25, with Josh Bernstein and Caity Babs hosting. Get tickets here. Additional details are in the image below. The band will also be performing at the annual #Happens radio convention, which takes place in Las Vegas on February 26 through February 28. All details are here and in the graphic, with the band taking the stage on February 27 at Backstage Bar + Billiards.

Pistols At Dawn craft the kind of rock music that doesn't just reach the rafters; it breaks through the ceiling. Sky-high hooks stretch into the heavens, a powerful low-end rumbles without apology, and riffs roar at all the right moments. Thus far, the Atlanta band have emerged as a phenomenon. They've amassed nearly 10 million global streams and views, infiltrated the Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 Active Rock charts, earned acclaim from American Songwriter, Brave Words, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and embarked upon global tours alongside heavy-hitters such as Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, Fozzy, Des Rocs, and more. The quartet has canvassed the world the past few years and shows no signs of slowing down.

Stayed tuned for more, because Pistols at Dawn are leveling up.

Eli Young Band Joined "TODAY with Jenna & Friends" to Perform New Single "Nothing On The Wild"

NEW YORK, NY – The 19x RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified country hitmakers, Eli Young Band, joined NBC’s “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” yesterday (2/20) in the 10 a.m. hour for the exclusive worldwide debut of their newest independent release, “Nothing On The Wild.” Watch the performance Below.

Written by Mike Eli, Matt McVaney and Matt Rogers, “Nothing On The Wild” marks the band’s second single released in 2025, following “What Do Lonely People Do.”

Singer/Songwriter Annie Bosko Releases Cover of Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

Rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko honors Kris Kristofferson with a cover of “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” available everywhere now via Stone Country Records. Listen Below
 
Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson, Brad Paisley, Eric Church), mixed by Jack Clarke and mastered by Andrew Mendelson, Bosko offers a heartfelt rendition that reflects her respect for Kristofferson’s storytelling and lyrical depth.
 
“My dad raised me on traditional country music, so it’s ingrained in my DNA and artistry. As I got older and studied my favorite songwriters, I fell deeper in love with Kristofferson’s storytelling. I always include ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ in my live set because it allows me to sing with raw honesty,” Bosko shares. “It’s a masterclass in songwriting—stripped down to nothing but truth, longing and vulnerability.”
 
“Help Me Make It Through The Night” follows the acoustic version of current chart-climbing single “Better Than You (After Hours)” with multi-Platinum selling traditionalist Joe Nichols. A smoldering, powerhouse duet, “Better Than You” landed in the top 5 most-added songs at Country radio for five consecutive weeks, including one week before impact date, as MusicRow boasts the song is “Terrific listening...Goosebump-thrilling sounding.”
 
With roots that run deep in the heart of California’s agricultural country, Bosko has been writing alongside David ‘Messy’ Mescon, Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum, and more, and collaborating with producer Trent Willmon to craft songs that reflect her upbringing as a farmer’s daughter, with plans to release more new music later this year.
 
Bosko is set to perform at festivals across the U.S. this spring and summer, including Stagecoach on the main stage, Houston Rodeo and Headwaters Country Jam. For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, X@AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

About Annie Bosko
Annie Bosko’s 2024 self-titled EP, released via Stone Country Records, saw the Golden State native making her late-night debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a performance of “Neon Baby” – a track that also marked her first charting single at Country radio. Bosko followed her acclaimed EP with stunning collaborations featuring country icons including Vince Gill on the reflective ballad “Higher Ground” and Dwight Yoakam on the Bakersfield-rooted “Heart Burn.” Her current single, “Better Than You” with Joe Nichols, is currently approaching the Top 40 at Country radio, hitting the airwaves as a top five most-added song for five consecutive weeks. Bosko broke out in 2014 with the SiriusXM/CMT hit “Crooked Halo,” which has amassed more than 3 million streams, earning her a title as an Artist to Watch from Rolling Stone Country. She went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, tour alongside Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, sell out the Troubadour and perform on the Grand Ole Opry and at Ryman Auditorium while also becoming an in-demand studio vocalist. Bosko is set to perform at festivals across the U.S. this spring and summer, including Stagecoach on the main stage, Houston Rodeo and Headwaters Country Jam. For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

Randall King’s NEON (UNPLUGGED) Available Now

When Hereford, Texas native Randall King created his sophomore major-label album Into The Neon, the neotraditionalist ventured into a new territory sonically, intentionally adding more edge and instrumentation. King always intended to strip it back, so after switching it up night-after-night across a solid year of touring, Neon (Unplugged) was complete. Recorded at Sound Stage Studios, it’s available today – listen HERE.
 
“One of the things I love most about country music is the ability to take one song and completely change the sound just by stripping it down to vocals, guitar and a dobro,” King says of the album he co-produced alongside Jared Conrad. “Country is equal parts two-stepping in a honkytonk and sitting around a fire singing your heart out, and I wanted to capture both. I’m excited to share this stripped back version with all of you.”
 
Where Into The Neon drew inspiration from the hues of neon found in the glowing honky tonk signs that backlit the more than 150 bars, dancehalls, clubs and theater stages he plays a year, Neon (Unplugged) is more reminiscent of his nights spent under those that light the skies in the plains of West Texas.
 
Neon (Unplugged) offers slowed-down renditions of fan-favorite waltzers “When My Baby’s In Boots” and “What Doesn’t Kill Me,” and also features King’s close friend, singer/songwriter Dan Smalley, on his reimagined honky tonk anthem, “Tonk ‘Til I Die.”
 
Into The Neon was released Jan. 26, 2024 to critical acclaim, leaving Holler crowning him as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead” and Texas Monthly observing “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable.” Into The Neon was also named among the top country albums of 2024 by Entertainment Focus and Whiskey Riff. The album yielded King’s first country radio single, “I Could Be That Rain,” which has 80 adds to-date. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com.

About Randall King: 
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows. Into The Neon was named among the best country albums of the year by Whiskey Riff, Country Now & Entertainment Focus, and yielded King’s debut single, “I Could Be That Rain,” now at Country radio.

Cody Johnson Joins Randy Houser on “Cancel” as NOTE TO SELF DELUXE Arrives

With the arrival of Note To Self Deluxe, multi-Platinum artist Randy Houser releases a collaborative take of his song “Cancel” featuring country superstar Cody Johnson via Magnolia Music Group. Listen to “Cancel” and Note To Self Deluxe HERE.
 
Written by Houser and co-produced with Jay Tooke, “Cancel” draws on spiritual introspection to promote forgiveness, calling for empathy while emphasizing the importance of listening to others and avoiding judgment.
 
“After I wrote it, I went on Cody’s bus, and we talked about cutting it together,” shares Houser. “I was honored that something so meaningful to me was also important enough to him to want to be a part of it.”
 
With four new collaborations, Note To Self Deluxe expands on his 2022 project, praised by Saving Country Music as “an album full of rich tones and expressive moments, and best of all is the vocals of Randy Houser himself,” while Tennessean shares that his “forthright songwriting expresses blue-collar and home-grown values.”
 
Previously released tracks “Still That Cowboy” with Miranda Lambert, boasted by Billboard as a “top-shelf track” and “a match made in heaven” by Whiskey Riff, along with “Rub A Little Dirt On It” with Riley Green and “Country Round Here Tonight” with Justin Moore, are also featured on Note To Self Deluxe.

Last week during one of two sold-out electrifying performances at Bridgestone Arena as part of Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour, Houser was surprised mid-set by his son Huck and actor Johnny Galecki, who presented him with a RIAA Certified-Gold plaque for title track “Note To Self,” marking Houser's first Gold record with Magnolia Music Group.

Houser returned to Australia last month and rang in the New Year with a performance at the Sydney Opera House in addition to a sold-out solo-acoustic show in Melbourne. Houser will perform at festivals across the U.S. this summer, including Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Roostertail Music Festival, Lakefront Music Fest and the Red, White & Brauen Festival.
 
For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.

Randy Houser Tour Dates:
March 1 | Wild Country Off Road | Leakesville, MS
March 11 | WUSY Heart Strings | Chattanooga, TN
April 16 | Carlisle Theatre | Carlisle, PA
April 17 | Penn’s Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
May 30 | Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam | Panama City Beach, FL
July 4 | Roostertail Music Festival | Madison, IN
July 12 | Lakefront Music Fest | Prior Lake, MN
July 17 | Marshall-Putnam County Fair | Henry, IL
July 18 | Buchanan County Fair | Independence, IA
Aug. 21 | Concert in the Corn | Mason, WI
Aug. 22 | Country in the Burg | Cedarburg, WI
Aug. 23 | Red, White & Brauen Festival | Huntingburg, IN
 
About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. The deluxe version of Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features four new collaborations with artists including Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Justin Moore and Riley Green. RIAA Gold-certified single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” For more information, visit RandyHouser.com.

Ian Munsick Announces 3rd Album ‘Eagle Feather,’ Due April 18, 2025

With the 2023 release of his sophomore album White Buffalo, Wyoming native Ian Munsick spread the Rocky Mountain gospel with his raw, untamed depiction of the American West. Expanding on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, Munsick is readying the project’s follow-up, announcing his 20-track third studio album, Eagle Feather, due on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville.
 
While the white buffalo represents prosperity and rebirth, the eagle feather is inspired by the native symbol representing honor, strength and wisdom, and serves as a continuation of his sophomore project by highlighting Munsick’s personal growth through life experiences and lessons learned that have shaped him into who he is. 
 
“Eagle Feather is a tribute to a sacred way of life. One that epitomizes the voice of country music, yet is rarely heard among the masses,” Munsick reflects on the album’s concept. “Every one of these 20 songs is rooted in true, personal experiences that have helped create the man I am today. I offer this body of work to anyone that loves the freedom that inspires our spirit when we look over a sunset on the mountain. Or the sanctity of returning to the people and places we care about the most. May you both receive and gift your Eagle Feather.”
 
Produced by Munsick, Jared Conrad and Jeremy Spillman, Eagle Feather features 20 tracks, including duets with Lainey Wilson and Flatland Cavalry lead singer Cleto Cordero, with songwriter credits by fellow singer/songwriters Caitlyn Smith and Stephen Wilson Jr. as well as two rare outside cuts in “Drink Around” and today’s release, “Horses Not Hearts.” 
 
Available today and written by Andy Albert, Michael Tyler and Ben Stennis, “Horses Not Hearts” debunks the common trope that often paints cowboys as heartbreakers on the run. “All the best cowboys I know are men of character. People that you’d want as your neighbor,” Munsick observes, “but somewhere along the trail, cowboys got a reputation of being heartbreaking outlaws who run recklessly through the world. I thought it was time to set the record straight… real cowboys break horses, not hearts.”
 
Munsick followed the release of White Buffalo with a coinciding documentary in 2024 titled White Buffalo: Voices of the West, expanding on the album’s concept by exploring the modern-day relationship between cowboys, ranchers and Native American tribes, and how they often rely on each other to live off the land out west. The documentary received 19 awards and 14 film festival selections, and was recently named Best Documentary of 2024 by Cowboys & Indians. The Crow Tribe officially adopted Munsick last year during his sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut following his work with them on the documentary.
 
Munsick is currently headlining his spring 2025 Horses Are Faster Tour featuring a rotating lineup of support including Colby Acuff, Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Bayker Blankenship, Kashus Culpepper, Hudson Westbrook and Jake Worthington. In 2024, Munsick opened on select dates of Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album 23-track White Buffalo: Introduce You To God, out now. Spanning unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun, it builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Munsick has accumulated over 900 million global streams and a host of accolades, including having sold over 100,000 headline tickets in 2024. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour and Country & WESTern Tour presented by Boot Barn. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

ALEXANDRA KAY CAPTIVATES WITH CONTAGIOUSLY CATCHY NEW SONG “CUPID’S A COWGIRL”

Named to Pandora’s “Artist to Watch: Country” list, Alexandra Kay, today, releases the contagiously catchy and confidently spunky uptempo sing-along “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” Ahead of the opening weekend of her U.S. & Canada headlining “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour,” listen to the new track below.

“I had just as much fun writing this song with Thrasher Gruft and Cheyanna Rose Arnspiger, as I’ve had promoting it these past couple of weeks,” says Alexandra. “I’m pretty sure we disturbed every other writing room in BMG that day, as we jumped on the couches and screamed the chorus for the demo. This song represents my lover-girl era. She is fun and pink and playful and thriving. Cupid is a cowgirl, and she knows exactly what she wants.”

Being raw, candid and vulnerable about the gut-wrenching pain she experienced throughout her divorce, the budding superstar drew in over 8.5 MILLION devoted followers, who shared in her journey of perseverance, reflection and renewal. Inviting them into her inner circle, Alexandra showed her heart by covering beloved country songs over a cup of morning coffee. 

Now, confident and in her lover-girl era, Alexandra isn’t stepping away from the heartfelt emotion that her prominent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, was anchored in. Having gone #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts and Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, the “adept, propitious singer-songwriter” (Billboard) amplifies her effervescent spirit with an up-tempo sonic sound and sharp-witted lyrical detail that will have any cowgirl dancing along to the intoxicating beat -  admitting love is a rodeo in “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” 

Taken under genre-bending phenomenon Jelly Roll’s wing, the destined-for-stardom songstress most recently accompanied the country icon on his 2024 Beautifully Broken Arena Tour, which included his sold-out hometown show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as well as opened for Morgan Wallen at his sold-out Hyde Park show in London. She landed her first motion picture soundtrack feature with the acclaimed Twisters: The Album, sold over 80,000 tickets as an independent headlining artist and is one of the top-selling artists on TikTok Shop for music. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Alexandra is finalizing her latest full-length project to release later this year that will include “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” 

Up next, upon wrapping her “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour, she’ll head across the pond for her international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester. With limited tickets remaining, click HERE for more information.


Upcoming 2025 Tour Dates: 

February 23 - Jacksonville, FL – Decca 

February 25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

February 26 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution

February 28 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre

March 1 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal

March 2 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City

March 4 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom

March 6 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

March 7 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

March 8 - Austin, TX - Emo's

March 9 - Fort Worth, TX - Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall

March 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

March 12 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

March 14 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

March 15 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Theater at Pechanga Resort Casino

March 16 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

March 18 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

March 19 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo

March 20 - Vancouver, BC - The Pearl

March 22 - Calgary, AB - Palace Theatre

March 23 - Edmonton, AB – Midway

March 25 - Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Center

March 26 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre

March 28 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore

March 29 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues

March 30 - Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection

April 1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore

April 2 - Toronto, ON – Danforth [SOLD OUT]

April 4 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

April 5 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

April 6 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz

About Alexandra Kay:

With over 8.5 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All I’ve Ever Known - in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.

Now, signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” list, Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 complete with a headlining tour, an opening slot on Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Arena Tour where she was taken under his wing and was featured on the acclaimed Twisters movie soundtrack. Ready to take 2025 to the next level, the captivating songstress is giving a glimpse into her sophomore album, releasing the confidently spunky and contagiously catchy up-tempo sing-along – “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” Next, the budding star hits the road on her headlining U.S. and Canada “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour, before heading across the pond for her headlining international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester. 

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PARMALEE UNVEILS UPLIFTING NEW SONG “FEELS LIKE HOME” AHEAD OF FELL IN LOVE WITH A COWGIRL ALBUM OUT APRIL 4

As their current single “Cowgirl” climbs the country radio charts, multi-PLATINUM country sensation Parmalee, known for five #1 singles and a genre-bending sound, is set to captivate fans once again with the release of their newest uptempo track “Feels Like Home.” The heartwarming song, which blends power-ballad lyrics into an irresistible country-pop swagger, is a testament to the transformative feeling of finding that special someone who makes you feel truly at home.

“We’ve always believed that music can transport someone to a place where they feel like they belong, where they feel right at home,” said the band. “We also believe that the right person can do that too. That’s what this song is about. That one who makes you feel right at home when you’re with them.  We wanted to make sure to keep the energy going with this one and make sure everyone could sing along with us, just like all the songs that have connected us with our fans!” 

Written by Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Beau Bailey, and Ned Cameron, “Feels Like Home” paints a picture of love as a safe haven — a place that, much like one’s hometown, resonates with comfort and familiarity.

“Feels Like Home” is the second track released from their forthcoming new album Fell In Love With A Cowgirl, available April 4. Fans can pre-order/pre-save/pre-add the album here. The seven-track collection launches the first part of a two-album series that magnifies Parmalee’s distinctive mix of storytelling and swagger. Their music offers a fresh take on love and adventure, celebrating both life’s grand milestones and everyday moments.

Their new single, “Cowgirl,” was released last month with MusicRow Magazine saying of the song, “Bopping and merry. The galloping electronic tempo, compressed production, and rapid-fire vocals describe tumbling head over heels in love. Catchy as can be.”

Parmalee’s evolution from chart-topping hits to innovative new sounds continues to solidify their place at the forefront of the country genre. With “Feels Like Home,” the band invites listeners on a musical journey that’s equal parts nostalgic and refreshing—an anthem for anyone who’s ever found solace in love.

About Parmalee:

As the most-played group/band on Country Radio in 2023, Parmalee is one of Country Music's most successful acts with five #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and over 1 Billion on-demand streams. Parmalee is comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard). The North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine,” Billboard’s 8th Most Played Country Song of 2023. They closed out 2024 with their fourth consecutive #1 “Gonna Love You.” Parmalee kicked off their new “Fell In Love With A Cowgirl” Tour in February, hitting stages across North America in 2025, before dropping their latest album of the same name on April 4.

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