Enter Shikari Announce North American Headline Dates For June 2026

Enter Shikari have announced their return to North America today, for a string of East Coast headline dates. The run opens June 10 at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club, hits New York, Philadelphia, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Grand Rapids, and wraps June 23 at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre. Tickets go on general sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time HERE

 

Renowned worldwide for spectacular, innovative live shows that blur the line between concert and communal release, Enter Shikari have built a reputation as one of the most joyously raucous bands actively touring today. Whether commanding arena stages or whipping intimate rooms into euphoric dance parties, their performances are defined by immersive production, relentless energy, and a sense of collective celebration and catharsis that has become central to the band’s identity.

 

Their ambitious and masterfully curated live approach has translated powerfully across North America, where their fall 2024 headline tour, their biggest in the region to date, sold out venues across the US and Canada alongside You Me At Six and Yours Truly. Last summer brought headline shows in Southern California and a return to Warped Tour in Long Beach, further cementing their reputation as a must-see live act on both sides of the pond.

 

Pre-sales begin on with the artist pre-sale on Wednesday, February 18 at 10AM local time.

 

A Spotify presale follows Thursday, February 19 at 10AM local time, alongside venue presales where applicable from 12PM local time.

 

All presales close Thursday, February 19 at 10PM local time.

 

General on sale begins Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available via entershikari.com/presale.

North America – June 2026 Tour Dates

 

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

In their homeland of the UK, Enter Shikari are one of the biggest and most vital acts in the modern heavy music landscape, having headlined major festivals and arena tours for several years. Their seventh studio album, A Kiss For The Whole World, debuted at No.1 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five album debuts. The album anchored a 2024 arena tour that included the band’s first-ever headline performance at Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album & film Live From Wembley. This November, the band return to arenas for their largest UK and European tour to date. Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio, working on new music.

About Enter Shikari

Formed in 2003 in St Albans, UK, Enter Shikari are one of the most vital and enduring forces in modern British heavy music. Across seven studio albums, culminating in 2023’s A Kiss For The Whole World, the band have achieved seven consecutive UK top five midweek debuts, with A Kiss For The Whole World securing their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1. They have headlined multiple UK arena tours, topped major festival bills including Slam Dunk, and played close to 3,000 shows worldwide. Their first Wembley Arena headline performance in February 2024 was later captured on the live album Live From Wembley.

Renowned for ambitious, production-led live performances, their arena-scale laser and light production rivals major electronic festivals, turning every venue they play into a full-scale dance party with band members regularly plunging into the centre of the mosh pit. Multiple-time recipients of Best Live Band and Best UK Artist honours from Kerrang!, Rock Sound, NME and the Heavy Music Awards, Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio working on new material.

Moodring Share "Anywhere But Here"

The musical entity's name hints at volatility — color, emotion, and temperature in flux. Nowhere is that more evident than in death fetish, a defining album for a haunting and defiant new chapter. For founder and frontman Hunter Young, this is more than a record.

It's survival, reflection, and metamorphosis. It is art made from the raw materials of pain, purpose, and persistence.

The album, steeped in nu metal, alt, and industrial influences, arrives on March 27 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.

Moodring have just dropped the visualizer for "ANYWHERE BUT HERE." Watch it below.

With its moody, quiet-loud dynamics, rich layers, and palpable sonic tension, the song is another thrill ride in which listeners can ride sidecar. It's the perfect execution of industrial ambience and metallic edge. 

"'Anywhere But Here' is about the breakdown of a relationship where a shared creative world became a source of manipulation and envy," shares Young. "The chorus lyric is coming from a place of irony, but also represents a longing for freedom and steadiness."

The Moodring origin story puts the timber and tone of the music in clear view.

Young conceived Moodring alone, in his bedroom, an exercise in catharsis through art. The resulting debut EP, 2021's Showmetherealyou, resonated with a surprising number of diverse listeners. That connection inspired Moodring to evolve into a creative outlet that transcended its simple origins.  Both sensual and suffocating, the Stargazer album followed in 2022. In a glowing review, Kerrang! praised the full-length as "hefty from the get-go" and likened it to "a cool wave of water lapping over you." The album's "vivacious" vocal work and vibe made new Moodring fans around the world.

The following year's EP, Your Light Fades Away, expanded the palette further, fusing ferocity, shimmering melody, and nü-metal groove into something equally cinematic and claustrophobic.  The "black-velvet nu-metal melodies and bleak-booming breakdowns" (Revolver) of 2025's "half-life" were, sadly, inspired by a life-changing medical diagnosis that left Young unable to tour with Moodring or his accomplished deathcore outfit, SharpTone Records labelmates PSYCHO-FRAME.

Unable to tour and unwilling to compromise, Young focused on writing and recording new music. death fetish  is the sound of transcendence—an artist refusing to disappear, even as the light fades.

For all its darkness, death fetish is not a surrender. It's a reclamation. It’s Young taking back control of his narrative — body failing, mind racing, still creating, still here. "I just wanted to make a dark, honest record," he says. "And if people don't like it, I don't really care. I had to do it for myself."

Moodring, once a more traditional "band," now exists as something far more elusive and infinite: A vessel for transformation, a mirror for mortality, and a living testament to pain and creation.

NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES TO PLAY SELECT DATES IN UNITED STATES IN APRIL AS SUPPORT FOR ROD STEWART

New wave icon Howard Jones will soon head out on the road for select United States tour dates in April. Jones will be main support for Rod Stewart for several shows and will also play headlining shows in between that routing. Please see below for the itinerary. 2025 saw Jones perform over 60 dates throughout the US and Europe, honoring the 40th anniversary of his smash hit album, DREAM INTO ACTION. Look for an upcoming announcement on his summer tour plans for 2026 soon.

In other news, LIVE AT THE MARQUEE, a new live album offering from Howard Jones, is available now via Cherry Red Records. Previously unreleased, the concert was recorded live at The Marquee Club in London in 1983. The audio was discovered amongst the master tapes that were being transferred as potential bonus tracks for the HUMAN’S LIB re-issues in 2018. The audio was remixed by Jones himself and the liner notes contain rare and previously unseen photos. LIVE AT THE MARQUEE is available on CD and double transparent yellow vinyl with a format specific exclusive postcard while stocks last. To purchase, please click here.

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 ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! As well as 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.  

Howard Jones United States tour dates – April:

APRIL

15 Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena At Food City Center*

16 Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall

17 Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater*

19 The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

20 New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues

22 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*

*supporting Rod Stewart

To experience Howard Jones, please visit:

www.howardjones.com

STATE OF ILLUSION Release New Single and Lyric Video “Wasted Life," From the Upcoming Re-Release of Pluto’s Ghost Out 4/17

STATE OF ILLUSION return with “Wasted Life,” a crushing progressive metal statement and the latest single from the upcoming re-release of Pluto’s Ghost, arriving April 17.

Driven by jagged, angular rhythms and percussive drop G chugs, “Wasted Life” delivers urgency and weight through intricate riffing and relentless momentum. Lyrically, the song confronts the haunting realization of unrealized potential and existential doubt.

The song’s origin was immediate and undeniable. One morning, founder and songwriter Jacob Porter woke up with the main riff fully formed in his head and recorded it on the spot. What followed became one of the most challenging writing processes of his career. The chorus proved elusive and was rewritten 17 times over several months before the final version came together. That persistence paid off. “Wasted Life” has since become a live favorite and currently closes STATE OF ILLUSION’s set with explosive intensity.

“Wasted Life” is taken from the re-release of Pluto’s Ghost, a record born from isolation, persistence, and an unwillingness to let go. Written and produced by Jacob Porter, founder, vocalist, and primary songwriter behind STATE OF ILLUSION, the album unfolds as a deeply personal journey through isolation, grief, and endurance. Blending expansive atmosphere with intricate instrumentation and emotionally driven songwriting, Pluto’s Ghost showcases the band’s dynamic range across progressive rock and metal landscapes.

With the release of the “Wasted Life” lyric video, STATE OF ILLUSION invite listeners deeper into the emotional core of the record, where heaviness meets honesty and self doubt transforms into clarity.

Goblin Metal Ikons NEKROGOBLIKON Return with "The Boiling Sea" EP + Share "Secret Elephant" (Feat. Reel Big Fish) Video + Touring💚

Goblin metal's least likely legends are back. After nearly two decades of chaos, cult stardom, and the viral mayhem of "No One Survives," Nekrogoblikon return with The Boiling Sea — the feral new EP that ushers in a historic era for the band. It arrives on April 17. Pre-order it here. 

Today, the goblin metallers drop the video for "The Secret Elephant" (Feat. Reel Big Fish).

Watch the video, directed by Brandon Dermer, below:

For the first time ever, the goblin throne is shared. Former mascot-turned-frontman (and beloved host of the number one comedy podcast "RIGHT NOW"), John Goblikon steps fully into the spotlight with soaring melodic vocals, while extreme metal phenom Dickie Allen (of Infant Annihilator) unleashes the kind of throat-shredding brutality usually reserved for apocalyptic events.

"I've been asked to give a statement on our new song 'Secret Elephant' and after strong consideration, I've decided I'm not quite sure know what that means. But what I DO know is secrets don't make friends… unless that secret is, of course, an elephant who you happened to befriend. Yhey also say an elephant never forgets, but goblins definitely do, because I literally can't remember where I put my phone! I had it earlier and then I got distracted by this email asking me for a quote about our new song 'Secret Elephant,' which is such a banger by the way. Ooh, that reminds me I gotta look for my phone!" — Sent from John's iPhone.

"It was so much fun filming ourselves being goofballs," says Allen. "Also, has anyone seen my beer?"

Produced and mixed by metal mastermind Jason Suecof (Job for a Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder), The Boiling Sea is a high-octane proving ground for the band's new dual-vocal onslaught, first teased by the 2025 double-feature videos for "Show Me Your Goblin" and "Fiend."

On the upcoming release, guitarist Alex Alereza offers, "Writing for this release began in the midst of constant touring and right after bringing on a new vocal duo, so we found ourselves in new territories both in terms of pace and creative process. And that ended up being a good thing! We had a blast making this together and hope everyone enjoys these songs as much as we do. And for the Nekro fans that have been with us for a very long time, we decided to include live recordings of five Nekro classics!"

The goblin horde won't stay submerged for long. Nekrogoblikon will hit the road on an electrifying tour alongside Japan's genre-smashing metal force Hanabie., giving fans the chance to witness the premier goblin metal spectacle live and scream along to their favorite anthems. Get tickets here.

Nearly 20 years in, Nekrogoblikon aren't just surviving — they're boiling over.

NEKROGOBLIKON ON TOUR:
3/05—Salt Lake City, UT — Metro #
3/06—Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep # [SELLING FAST]
3/08—Wichita, KS — Wave #
3/09—Springfield, MO — The Regency Live #
3/10—Nashville, TN — Exit/In # [SELLING FAST]
3/12—Allentown, PA — Arrow # [SELLING FAST]
3/13—Boston, MA — Big Night Live ^ [LOW TIX]
3/14—New York, NY — Brooklyn Bowl ^ [LAST TIX]
3/15—Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore ^
3/17—Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre ^ [LAST TIX]
3/18—Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall ^ [LOW TIX]
3/20—McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre ^
3/21—Philadelphia, PA — TLA ^ [LOW TIX]
3/22—Norfolk, VA — The NorVa +
3/23—Raleigh, NC — The Ritz ^
3/24—Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre ^
3/25—Chattanooga, TN — Barrelhouse Ballroom %
3/27—Cleveland, OH — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/28—Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center +
3/29—Detroit, MI — St. Andrews ^ [LAST TIX]
3/30—Chicago, IL — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
3/31—Sauget, IL — Pop’s +
4/01—Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore ^
4/03—Dallas, TX — House of Blues ^
4/04—Houston, TX — House of Blues ^
4/06—Austin, TX — Emo's ^
4/07—Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren ^
4/09—San Diego, CA — House of Blues ^ [LOW TIX]
4/10—San Francisco, CA — August Hall ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/11—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^ [SOLD OUT]
4/12—Los Angeles, CA — Belasco ^

# Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth and Wretched
^ Supporting Hanabie w/ Enterprise Earth
+ Headlining w/ Enterprise Earth
% Headlining w/ local support

Marillion Announce 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of "Marillion.Com"

After the sold-out 2024 Deluxe Edition release of This Strange Engine, Marillion and earMUSIC are delighted to announce the next chapter in the band's reissue series, celebrating one of their most distinctive and forward-thinking releases. Originally launched as an independent statement of artistic freedom,Marillion.Com captures the band at a moment of bold reinvention, embracing expansive songwriting, atmospheric depth, and an openness to global musical influences. The album moves effortlessly between cinematic arrangements, emotional storytelling, and moments of intimate reflection, offering a richly textured listening experience that continues to resonate with fans old and new.

To be released as deluxe 3CD+Blu-ray media book and 5LP box-set editions, both sets include a version of the original studio album newly mixed and mastered, a previously unreleased complete recording of the band's 1999 performance recorded in London at the Shepherds Bush Empire, and also accompanied by illustrated booklets containing rare photos, new artwork, memorabilia and an essay that’s digging deep into the album’s story. The bonus Blu-ray, which is included in the media book, contains the album in hi-res and surround sound, demos & early versions of the album tracks, a Marillion.Com documentary and the "Shot In The Dark (Zodiac)" concert video. In stores June 19.

Pre-order the Marillion.Com Deluxe Editions HERE.

Listen to the first single "Go! (2026 Remix)" BELOW.

Saint Agnes Release "Good Boy Video — WATCH // New Album "Your God Fearing Days Are About to Begin" Out 5/29

London's Saint Agnes release the video for the new single "Good Boy," the third track from the forthcoming album, Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin.

Frontperson Kitty A. Austen explains, "'Good Boy' was written to be a scathing critique of obedient, subservient men who uphold the capitalist death cult, feed the machine, and call it a virtue. It’s a snarling takedown of the so-called 'good boys' who suck corporate dick and wear their complicity like a badge."

Kitty's voice, vision, and volatility shape every inch of the band's evolving world, and she is ably partnered by co-founding member Jon James Tufnell. Together, they form the creative axis. Fusing raw industrial power, dark elegance, and hedonistic, body-moving intensity, Saint Agnes have created a sound made for sweat-soaked goth club dancefloors. Inspired by the intensity of Nine Inch Nails, the genre-bending chaos of Poppy and the euphoric, cinematic storytelling of Lorde, this is music for the club, the stage and the void inside. Self-confessed "control freaks," Saint Agnes obsessively curate all aspects of their art and their music; this time, however, they utilized the mixing skills of Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, BMTH), the result being "our best sounding record to date, and the truest to our vision," according to Kitty.

Having recently played shows with Last Train (in France) and Ghostkid (in Germany).

SAINT AGNES 2026 LIVE APPEARANCES:

WITH LAST TRAIN:
2/19 — Rouen, France — Le 106
2/20 — Besancon, France — La Rodiala
2/21 — Clermont-Ferrand, France — The May Cooperative

WITH INME:
3/26 — Norwich, UK — Waterfront
3/27 — Newcastle, UK — The Grove
3/28 — Manchester, UK — Breadshed
3/29 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms
3/31 — Bristol, UK — Thekla
4/1 — Milton Keynes, UK — Craufurd Arms
4/2 — Oxford, UK — Academy 2
4/4 — Portsmouth, UK — Takedown Festival

ABOUT SAINT AGNES:
Saint Agnes have built a loyal following off the back of two EPs, two critically acclaimed studio albums, and over 12 million Spotify streams. With strong support from BBC Radio 1 and explosive mainstage sets at Download, 2000trees, and Hellfest, as well as appearances at Rock for People, IOW Festival, Great Escape, Boomtown, Takedown, and Reeperbahn Festival, the band has proven its power live, including at sold-out, riotous headline shows around the UK.

SAINT AGNES ARE:
Kitty A. Austen — Vocals, Guitar
Jon James Tufnell — Vocals, Guitar, Synths, Programming 
Andrew Head — Drums

Young Guns Publishing Signs Jaron Boyer

Young Guns Publishing has signed a world-wide exclusive publishing deal with 2024 SESAC Songwriter of the Year Jaron Boyer.
 
“For the past few years, I’ve watched Young Guns become a powerful publishing company in Nashville under the leadership of CEO Will Hamrick and Head of Creative Laura Alexander,” shares Boyer. “When considering where I wanted to spend the next portion of my career, I wanted a company who could not only take my career to the next level, but one that felt like home. The strong friendships I already have with their current writers, combined with the company’s outstanding reputation on Music Row, made Young Guns the perfect fit for my next move.”
 
“I have been a fan of Jaron’s work for well over a decade and am fortunate to call him a friend,” imparts Young Guns Publishing CEO Will Hamrick. “His continued ability to write hit songs is truly impressive. On behalf of the entire team at Young Guns, Laura and I couldn’t be more excited to have him join the family. We are thrilled to begin this partnership and look forward to everything we will achieve together.”
 
Boyer has penned five No. 1 hits in addition to nine top 20 songs, including SESAC and ASCAP Country Song of the Year “Somewhere On A Beach” (Dierks Bentley), “Hell Of A Night” (Dustin Lynch), “Flatliner” (Cole Swindell feat. Dierks Bentley), “Girl Like You” (Jason Aldean) and “Mind On You” (George Birge).
 
The Admore, Oklahoma native also co-wrote “Comin’ In Cold,” found on multi-Platinum artist Bailey Zimmerman’s latest album Different Night Same Rodeo, with both the album title and Zimmerman’s 2026 tour earning their namesake from its lyrics.
 
Boyer joins the independent music publisher which is also home to staff songwriters including GRAMMY Country Song of the Year winner Ben Stennis, SESAC Songwriter of the Year winner Josh Jenkins and SESAC Songwriter of the Year winner Michael Tyler. Recent credits for YGP staff songwriters include Michael Tyler’s co-write on Corey Kent’s “Rocky Mountain Low (feat. Koe Wetzel),” Ben Stennis and Tyler’s co-write on Bailey Zimmerman’s “Holy Smokes” and five co-writes for Josh Jenkins found on Jordan Davis’ Learn The Hard Way album. The Young Guns team continues to play a predominant role in the songwriting community, spanning more than 14 years.
 
For more information, visit YoungGunsPublishing.com or follow on Instagram @YoungGunsPub.

Front Row, L to R: Jason Turner (Keller Turner Andrews & Gahnem, PLLC),  Laura Alexander (SVP Creative, Young Guns Publishing), Jaron Boyer, Sarah Smith (Keller Turner Andrews & Gahnem, PLLC)
Back Row, L to R: Laurie Gore (Creative/Admin Assistant, Young Guns Publishing), Matthew Jafari (Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC), Will Hamrick (CEO, Young Guns Publishing)
Photo Credit: Matt Craven Dawkins/Mary Craven Photography

CRB Announces Jelly Roll as 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award Recipient

Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is proud to announce Jelly Roll as the recipient of the Artist Humanitarian Award. This prestigious honor will be presented during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2026, taking place March 18–20 in Nashville.

This year’s award recognizes the triple Grammy-winning artist, whose deeply personal and far-reaching commitment to addiction recovery, mental health, and community extends far beyond his music.

The Artist Humanitarian Award was established in 1990 to honor country artists whose philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support. Past recipients include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and more.

With only two days remaining, this is the final opportunity to register online for CRS 2026 [register here]; after this week, registration will be available only on-site in Nashville.

Across three full days, CRS 2026 will feature access to the 6th Annual Digital Music Summit, offering a deep dive into the rapidly evolving digital landscape and how today’s platforms are shaping the future of country music. Attendees can expect robust daily programming led by industry voices addressing current challenges and emerging opportunities, along with morning networking gatherings designed to spark collaboration and meaningful connections. The schedule will also include daily label luncheons paired with live performances, Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley intimate songwriter sessions, surprise pop-up performances by breakout talent, CRS Honors celebrating individuals who have made a lasting impact on country radio, the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Late Night Event on Thursday evening, and more.

General registration for CRS 2026 is $698 per person and is available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Limited single-day passes are also available for $349 (maximum of two per person) and include access to panels, speakers, luncheons, and networking events for the selected day, excluding Friday’s New Faces of Country Music® Showcase. New Faces of Country Music® tickets are sold separately for $110 and are limited; early purchase is strongly encouraged.

For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also call 615-327-4487 for additional information.

JASON ALDEAN TAKES “HOW FAR DOES A GOODBYE GO” ALL THE WAY TO NUMBER ONE AT COUNTRY RADIO, HIS 31ST CAREER CHART-TOPPER

Multi-platinum award-winning artist and reigning country powerhouse Jason Aldean lands his 31st number one at Country Radio topping both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts with his latest single “How Far Does A Goodbye Go” via Broken Bow Records. On the Billboard Country Airplay chart, Aldean now ties George Strait, Alan Jackson and Luke Bryan for the fourth-most No. 1s since the chart began in 1990. This single served as the first preview of Aldean’s new album Songs About Us, dropping April 24. Pre-add, pre-save, pre-order HERE.

“Man, I thought 30 was a milestone…now we’re sitting at 31 number one songs. That’s pretty wild. Thank you to country radio, my team, our streaming partners, the songwriters and every one of y’all who’ve listened and turned these songs into something bigger than we ever imagined,” says Aldean.

The chart topping success coincides with Aldean’s Full Throttle World Tour return to Australia and his first time headlining New Zealand this week with shows kicking off on Thursday. Aldean is also a two-time nominee at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards — Country Artist of the Year and Country Song of the Year for his 30th number one hit “Whiskey Drink.” 

The ACM Artist of the Decade has been sharing new music with his fans since the November announcement of Songs About Us and the surprise drop of “Help You Remember,” “Hard To Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long,” along with the chart topping “How Far Does A Goodbye Go.” He shared a second batch of songs last month when he premiered “Easier Gone” featuring Brittany Aldean, “Her Favorite Color” and “What’s A Little Heartache.” Songs About Us follows Highway Desperado, an album that earned him his first career Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hit and his 30th career number one at country radio.

Over the past two decades, Aldean has built a remarkable career with 13 Top 10 country albums, 31 number one hits at country radio and a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most-streamed artists of all time.

For more information on Songs About Us, Full Throttle tour dates, and other Aldean updates, visitwww.JasonAldean.com.

About Jason Aldean:

Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum award winning entertainer Jason Aldean is one of country’s most successful touring powerhouses and influential musical icons of the 21st century. With 31 number one singles, nearly 20B streams, and over 20M albums sold, Aldean’s name is synonymous with country music. Since exploding onto the scene with his 2005 self-titled debut, Aldean has carved out a reputation for delivering hard-hitting, emotionally resonant anthems that blend small-town storytelling with stadium-powered energy. He’s remained a steadfast and defining voice, with a fanbase that spans generations and continues to grow. The Georgia native recently released his album 30 Number One Hits, marking his 13th top 10 country album in 20 years with its #4 debut on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart (10/10). His 11th studio album, Highway Desperado (2023), featured his 30th number one single and garnered his first career number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Known for his electrifying live shows and breakout crossover hits, Aldean is currently igniting stages across the globe on the Full Throttle Tour, a high-octane experience that reinforces his place as a legendary live performer. The Full Throttle World Tour kicks off its international leg in 2026, following an extensive US headlining run, hitting New Zealand and Australia. Aldean made his 31st run to the top of the charts with “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” the first preview he shared with his fans of his new album, Songs About Us, out April 24.

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ELECTRIC RIVER RECORDS Officially Launched by Co- Founders Brandon Yeagley (Crobot) and Evan J. Thomas (Sound Fury Magazine, TAG Publicity)

A new current is surging through the independent music scene with the official launch of Electric River Records, a forward-thinking record label founded by creative visionary Evan J. Thomas (Sound Fury Magazine, TAG Publicity) and acclaimed musician and songwriter Brandon Yeagley (Crobot). Built on the foundation of artist empowerment, creative authenticity, and strategic brand development, Electric River Records sets out to become a home for artists looking to build sustainable and impactful careers.



Electric River Records emerges at a time when artists are seeking more than just distribution — they’re searching for partnership, creative direction, and long-term brand development. The label was created to bridge the gap between artistic vision and industry execution, combining musical expertise, visual storytelling, and marketing strategy into a cohesive artist-first approach.

“Electric River Records is about building something that flows naturally with artists’ creativity while giving them the tools, guidance, and support they need to grow,” said co-founder Evan J. Thomas. “We’re focused on developing identity, not just releasing music.”

Brandon Yeagley, known for his powerful presence as both a performer and songwriter, brings a deep understanding of the artist experience and creative process to the label’s leadership. “We want Electric River Records to be a place where artists feel supported creatively and professionally,” said Yeagley. “Our goal is to help artists grow while staying true to who they are and what they want to say.”

Electric River Records will focus on artist development, visual branding, marketing and publicity strategy, creative content production, and strategic industry partnerships. The label aims to create a collaborative environment where artists are not only heard but also strategically positioned for growth in today’s evolving music landscape.

By blending artistic creativity with modern music industry strategy, Electric River Records is poised to create opportunities for emerging and established artists alike while building a brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and long-term artist success.

MISSION STATEMENT

Electric River Records is an artist-first music services collective, not a traditional label.

​

The brainchild of Evan J. Thomas (TAG Publicity,

Sound Fury Magazine, Bad Ass Radio Network) and

Brandon Yeagley (Vocalist of Crobot) brought

​this all together.

We help artists live and create in flow by offering à la carte support across every part of their career—music, visuals, merch, publicity, production, and strategy—all in one ecosystem.

Our team is made up of real industry veterans and artists with Billboard Top 10s, major press, radio, and digital platforms, and we use that experience to shine a spotlight on your work—not own it.

There are no long-term contracts, no ownership grabs, and you keep your masters. You choose how to use us. We simply help the world see what you’ve already built.

Follow the path. Let it form you.

BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of PHIL SOUSSAN, Releasing New Music in 2026

BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of PHIL SOUSSAN who will be releasing a new solo album, “Cosmo Fighters” in 2026.

Phil commented on signing with BraveWords Records and his new solo album, "I am thrilled to be working with the BraveWords Records team on my new album. To me Bravewords represents a truly modern label with modern ideas, thanks to their global presence and brand as the defining source for anything that is happening in the world of rock - kind of like having your go-to music magazine as your label! I am looking forward to collaborating and bringing each release that we have planned for this record right in front of my amazing fans, old loyal and new - the people who inspire us to do all of this.

These songs were written and recorded over the last year. I had locked myself away in the studio and just started writing and recording tracks as I went along. I started in April and finished the album in about November - it was very quick. As such, while writing, I actually played all the instruments and performed all the vocals (with the exception of one track that features Richie Kotzen on guitar and two tracks that feature drummers Carmine Appice and Jay Schellen)

The songs are really about what is going on in the world; chaos, division and the rise of social media to become an incredible tool that can be used for good, or at the same time a weapon that can be used for bad. It is up to us to use our human intelligence, so as to not become controlled by the futuristic villains that we were warned about in science-fiction movies! The styles of the songs run the gamut, from production hit to modern metal, with a lot of surprises. I am so proud of this record, the energy and the emotion that was captured. I hope that listeners will enjoy this collection of music, a trippy journey through the world of my experiences and musical influences that inspired me to create this album!”

 

Tim Henderson, BraveWords Records, "Phil’s resume dating back to OZZY's classic solo album, The Ultimate Sin, is unmatched in the world of hard rock and BraveWords Records is honoured to work with this legendary musician as he continues to shine with everlasting youth.”

Giles Lavery BraveWords Records A&R, “We are delighted to add Phil Soussan to the BraveWords Records roster... his legendary work with Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil and ongoing with Last In Line, to name just a few, speaks for itself. Phil has some great new solo music to put out into the world and we are honored to be with him on this journey.”

BILLBOARD-CHARTING ROCK FRONTMAN BRANDON YEAGLEY LAUNCHES PERFORMANCE-BASED MUSIC SCHOOL IN HIS HOMETOWN OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

Let There Be Rock Schools proudly announces the opening of

Let There Be Rock School – Pottsville, a performance-based music education center co-owned by internationally touring musician Brandon Yeagley, frontman of the hard rock band Crobot—a band with multiple Top 20 Billboard-charting singles and a Top 10 Billboard hit with the song "Low Life."

The school officially opens Monday, March 2, and is located at 2300 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, Pennsylvania—in the same region where Yeagley first discovered music, formed early bands, and began the journey that led to a sustained international touring career.

Let There Be Rock School – Pottsville was founded with a clear mission: to serve as a proof of concept that students from Schuylkill County can build meaningful, lifelong careers in music while remaining rooted in their community.

A PERFORMANCE - FIRST APPROACH TO MUSIC EDUCATION

Let There Be Rock School – Pottsville is built around a performance-based curriculum, setting it apart from traditional lesson models that focus exclusively on private instruction. Students don’t just learn their instrument—they learn how to collaborate in bands, rehearse with purpose, prepare for live performances, and step on stage with confidence.

Programs are available for children, teens, and adults, with instruction offered in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, songwriting, improvisation, and ensemble performance. Students may enroll in one-on-one lessons, band programs, or a combination of both, with regular live showcases serving as key developmental milestones.

The school emphasizes a safe, encouraging, and kid-friendly environment, prioritizing confidence, teamwork, discipline, creativity, and self-expression—skills that extend far beyond music.

FROM LOCAL ROOTS TO GLOBAL STAGES— AND BACK AGAIN

Yeagley’s involvement goes well beyond name recognition. With decades of real-world experience touring internationally, releasing charting records, and navigating the modern music industry, he has helped shape the school’s curriculum to reflect practical, real-world musical pathways, not just theory.

After years on the road, Yeagley made a deliberate decision to reinvest his knowledge and experience back into the community that shaped him.

AN INCUBATOR FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Let There Be Rock School – Pottsville is designed to function as a creative incubator, supporting students at every stage—from first lessons to advanced performance. While not every student will pursue music professionally, the curriculum is structured to ensure that every student gains confidence, resilience, and a strong creative foundation.

Through community partnerships, live performances, and youth-focused programming, the school aims to strengthen the local arts ecosystem while offering students a tangible example of what sustained creative careers can look like.

OPEN HOUSE & ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

The school will host an Open House from February 23 through February 26, running nightly from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Families and prospective students are invited to tour the facility, meet instructors, and learn more about available programs.

Regular school hours beginning March 2:

Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Enrollment is currently open, with space limited.

For enrollment information, schedules, or press inquiries, visit:

www.LTBRS.com

Official Release : NightNight - Total Control + Total Control (Johnny Hostile Remix)

NightNight is the electronic project from Yasmeen Night, residing in Brooklyn, NY. 

Her upcoming full length release More Weight, is produced by Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Nick Cave). The album uses modular synths, found sounds, and live instrumentation to transport the listener to a place where we ask hard questions and seek for truth. Additionally, unreleased tracks from the record have been remixed by Johnny Hostile (Jehnny Beth, Savages) and A Place to Bury Strangers. 

NightNight has previously released material produced by the legendary Sylvia Massy (Prince, Tool, System Of A Down) and Jeff Berner from Psychic TV. Her first full length album Love Decayed spawned a remix EP featuring Void Visions and John Fryer.

Photo Credit: Madison Carroll

Dirty Heads Are Getting a Jump on Summer With New Single "Seven Seas"

RIAA Platinum certified band DIRTY HEADS return with their new single, "Seven Seas" — a warm, melodic track that blends reggae, hip-hop, and alternative pop, which is the band's signature style. 

The release marks the band's first new music since the deluxe edition of 2023's Midnight Control and it continues the focus on connection, resilience, and community.

"Seven Seas" reflects on the importance of showing up for one another during challenging times, pairing laid-back grooves with reflective lyrics. The song underscores the band's ability to balance feel-good energy with emotional depth, an approach that has remained central to their sound for over two decades.

Listen here. 

Watch "Seven Seas" below.

"It feels like the universe is throwing some heavy waves our way right now," says singer Jared Watson. "A lot of people close to me, including myself, have been feeling it. But every time I connect with my friends, I'm reminded that no matter what we're each carrying, there's always room to support one another. 'Seven Seas' is about that bond — being there for your friends and family, through anything."

Formed in 2000, DIRTY HEADS have built a dedicated global following by seamlessly fusing reggae, hip-hop, alternative rock, and pop. Their reach expanded significantly when the platinum-certified single "Vacation" found renewed popularity through viral culture, introducing the band to a new generation of listeners. The group later earned a No. 1 Alternative Radio hit with "Rescue Me," further solidifying their place in the genre and scene.

With over 3 billion career streams worldwide and collaborations spanning artists such as Travis Barker, Nick Hexum, Matisyahu, Slash, and more, DIRTY HEADS continue to evolve — while staying true to the spirit that defines their music. "Seven Seas" signals the beginning of a new chapter, one rooted in connection, optimism, and forward momentum.

More music and tour news from Dirty Heads will be announced soon.

DIRTY HEADS ARE:
Jared Watson — Vocals
Dustin "Duddy B" Bushnell — Vocals + Guitar
Jon Olazabal — Percussion
Matt Ochoa — Drums
Dave Foral — Bass

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Venues Release New Single

After the impact of "Duality" — a single that marks the band's next chapter — German metalcore force VENUES now unveil their next strike with "Hollow Walls."

But this isn't just another release.

"Hollow Walls" picks up where "Duality" left off. Visually and emotionally. The new music video acts as a direct sequel, continuing the narrative thread and expanding the atmosphere into darker territory. What began as tension now escalates into confrontation. The cracks in the surface are no longer subtle — they're breaking wide open.

Watch the video below.

Sonically, VENUES lean further into contrast: Fragile moments collide with explosive weight, cinematic tension meets razor-sharp heaviness. "Hollow Walls" feels urgent, restless, and uncomfortably honest — like standing in a room that’s slowly collapsing while you’re still inside it.

If "Duality" was the warning shot, "Hollow Walls" is the fallout.

This isn't a reset.

It's the next chapter.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Vicious Rain Release New Single

Swiss metalcore powerhouse VICIOUS RAIN aren't slowing down — they're sharpening the blade.

With their brand new single "A Spotless Mind," the band unveil another intense chapter of an album cycle that has already seen momentum. Following the impact of "IKIGAI," "Spitting Blood Again," "Silent Therapy," and "Trading Hearts," Vicious Rain continue to prove that this era isn't built on one strong track — it's a statement of consistency and evolution.

"A Spotless Mind" dives deeper into the emotional weight that has defined this cycle so far, but it does so with a new level of urgency. Where previous singles balanced atmosphere and aggression, this one feels more immediate — sharp riffs, soaring tension, and a chorus that lingers long after the final breakdown fades. It's heavy, but controlled. Emotional, but not fragile. The kind of track that doesn’t just hit — it stays.

All of this leads toward their upcoming full-length release, set to drop on March 13th. If the singles so far are any indication, Vicious Rain aren't just releasing an album — they're cementing their place as one of the most compelling forces in modern European metalcore.

"A Spotless Mind" is another reminder: This isn't hype. It's momentum.

Lowlives Return With Cover of Garbage's "Only Happy When It Rains"

LOWLIVES aren't so much about carefully stoking the embers as pouring on gasoline with merry impetuosity. The band was founded on a shared love of '90s alternative and grunge, and a shared desire to make music for little more than the love of doing so.  

They capture that musical spirit and mission statement wholly with their cover of the '90s alt x pop x rock smash "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage.

Watch the official video below. 

For this cover, the band has cranked up the guitars and sprinkled some additional grit, giving it the Lowlives' treatment, while remaining true to the spirit of the original.

"We've had a list of songs we’ve been wanting to cover for years, and 'Only Happy When It Rains' has always been at the top of it," the band states. "The song is about finding comfort in misery, and that's a theme that runs through a lot of what we write, so covering this song felt less like stepping outside our world and more like reinforcing it."

LOWLIVES ARE:
Lee Downer — Vocals/Guitar
Jaxon Moore — Guitar
Steve Lucarelli — Bass
Luke Johnson — Drums

NYC Heavy Metal Icons PRONG Release Live Video for Classic "Snap Tour Fingers, Snap Your Neck"

Metal greats PRONG have released a live version of their classic track "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" as a single and video. The song is taken from the upcoming live album Live And Uncleansed. 

Tommy Victor says, "This live version of 'Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"' is raw, high energy, and unpolished. If you want to get exposed to Prong or you want to get a taste of the explosive live show, this song is a must!"

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW.
 

 Live And Uncleansed is out on March 6 and will be available on Steamhammer as CD Digi, LP, stream, and for digital download HERE.

PRONG LIVE IN 2026:
3/5 — Osnabrück, Germany — Hyde Park
3/6 — Cologne, Germany — Gebäude 9
3/7 — Sint-Niklaas, Belgium — De Tijdloze
3/8 — Deventer, Netherlands — Burgerweeshuis
3/9 — Leuven, Belgium — Het Depot
6/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club

Get tickets HERE.

idle threat Announce "you'll forget the sun" Out 5/8 + Share "evermind" Video —

Nashville quintet idle threat — Ernie Fabian [guitar, vocals], Zeke McKinney[bass, vocals], Justin Jones [drums], Nathan Moe [guitar], and Dylan Winstead [guitar] — have announced their new album you'll forget the sun, out May 8 via Tooth & Nail. Pre-order it here.

The band has shared the video for first single "evermind."

Watch it below.

 "'evermind' attempts to express the shock and grief that accompany losing a loved one far too young," the band says. "It asks deep questions that aren’t always met with answers on this earth."

The album features guest appearances from Haste the Day's Stephen Keech and Silent Planet's Garrett Russell on separate tracks, among others.

idle threat aim to dim the darkness and let the light in through the emotional and hopeful lyrics found in each song they meticulously craft. The Nashville rock band not only gives you the space to scream next to them; they also offer up hopeful hooks you can hum along to. The quintet writes the kinds of songs that recognize how tough life is, but still help you get through it with your body, mind, and spirit intact. 
 
As such, their second full-length album, you’ll forget the sun [Tooth & Nail], provides a reminder to keep going no matter what.

"There's a two-part meaning to you'll forget the sun," Fabian reveals. "On one hand, the days can be so dark that you forget the sun exists. On the other hand, when we step into the presence of God—whose glory is so radiant and bright—the sun will pale in comparison. We're pondering this dichotomy from a perspective informed by our faith and experiences. All of the hard things will eventually fade away, and we'll be left in the presence of light."
 
idle threat have uplifted listeners with a combination of cathartic energy and open-hearted honesty since 2016's Grown Tired EP. They deepened their connection with an ardent audience on blurred visions in 2021 highlighted by "no turning back," "driftwood" [feat. Cory Brandan of Norma Jean], and many others. They toured with everyone from Make Sure, Distend, Meadows, and Roy Sullivan to Norma Jean, Emery, Aaron Gillespie, and Watashi Wa, in addition to appearing at Furnace Fest twice. 
 
Throughout the spring of 2025, the musicians recorded you'll forget the sun in Nashville with Haste The Day frontman Stephen Keech behind the board as producer. In the studio, they made major creative leaps as a collective, honing their sound in the process.