IN THEORY COLLABORATES WITH ERIC GALES, VINNY APPICE TOMMY HENRIKSEN AND PERRY RICHARDSON ON THEIR NEW ALBUM RETRIBUTION

In Theory which is headed up by Mike Mostert and Tony Covino is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this dynamic group of talented players has come together to forge a path that is distinctly their own. Formed in the heart of a bustling music scene, bringing together a group of talented individuals who shared a passion for pushing the limits of rock music. Their journey began in Muscle Shoals where they honed their craft, and their chemistry as a band quickly became evident.

In Theory has just released their new album Retribution with special guest Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper/ Hollywood Vampires/Crossbone Skully) on the title track which landed on the Apple Music New In Rock playlist and as Henriksen explains, “In Theory is a band that Mike and Tony have created and I was thrilled to be part of the track “Retribution” it’s a canvas of passion and attitude, where every chord strikes the heart of Rock n Roll.” The album also featured Black Sabbath/Dio drummer Vinny Appice who simply states, “It’s so good, I am speechless.”
 

Watch “Retribution” video Below.

The first single “Since I have been Loving You” which was released in April featured special guest Eric Gales in tribute to one the greatest Rock bands Led Zeppelin. As Mostert states, “We created a unique dark, dramatic version of a classic with tension, passion which takes the listener through an emotional journey that transcends the body and soul”.
 

Watch “Since I’ve Been Loving You” video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJo8L4Acxko

The song landed on both the New In Rock and Breaking Hard Rock playlists on Apple Music and the Gibson Guitar Rock playlist. Covino continues his thoughts on the track, “A passionate remake of a classic song for the modern era filled with blazing guitars from two powerhouse players.10 out of 10!”, and Gales adds, “I am very proud and honored to be a guest on this rendition of such a legendary song, done by my guy Mike Mostert. Great playing all the way around. Love it.”
 

You can get a Limited-Edition Bundle while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/in-theory

For more information, visit

https://www.intheoryoriginal.com/epk

https://www.dekoentertainment.com

Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

Virginity Release "Live At The Shroyers" EP + Announce "You Can't Have My Blood: Bad Jazz Companion" via Smartpunk Records

Smartpunk Records' power pop darlings, Virginity, have a double-whammy of new music for your listening pleasure. Today, the band unveils their EP "Live At The Shroyers" featuring six live tracks paying homage to their roots as a band creating music in their bassist, Jordan Shroyer's, living room.

Listen Below.

Alongside the EP release, they are also announcing a full length companion to their 2024 LP "Bad Jazz" which will be coming out on October 15th, titled "You Can't Have My Blood." The tracklist will feature songs from the two EPs released this year as well as a handful of additional tracks including an unreleased original and a few covers. There will be an extremely limited vinyl release with no plans of repressing once sold out.

Pre-order "You Can't Have My Blood: Bad Jazz Companion" here

The band has received critical acclaim from the rock scene's top tastemakers, including New Noise Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Audiotree, and more. As fan favorites at Smartpunk's SXSW showcase and Florida's beloved FEST, Virginity have cultivated a core fanbase who are foaming at the mouth for these new tracks. 

Speaking about the new EP, Virginity says, "Bad Jazz began with the four of us building these songs in Jordan's living room and so we all thought it would be very fitting to take those songs back to their birthplace and perform them in their finished forms. We looked to our friend Jason Kupfer from The Pauses to fill in some of the production gaps for the live session and we enjoyed it so much it seems that he's going to stick around with us for a bit. These tunes were built to be played live, and were recorded that way for the album, but it was important to us to do it for real for posterity to show the energy they possess and how they don't need any studio glitz to work just as effectively. This EP is a snapshot in time. This is what Virginity sounds like live at this exact moment. You can look at our Audiotree from 2021 and see how much better we've gotten and we're all so proud of that fact. We hope to keep producing live work every so often and to continue documenting our growth, not just as artists producing the best records we can, but as live performers."

VIRGINITY 2025 TOUR DATES:
August 31, 2025 - The Ox - Gainesville, FL w/ Jer and Gutless
October -24-26 - The Fest - Gainesville, FL

ABOUT VIRGINITY
Virginity’s “Fidelity Castro EP” was originally supposed to be a way to release the leftover scraps from the Bad Jazz recording sessions, but as the band continued to finesse the recordings, the EP morphed into something entirely different. It took on a life of its own, and taught the band it can operate more loosely than it ever has before.

Featuring 5 original tracks and a cover of one of their favorite Shins tunes, the EP shows the band finishing three partially developed concepts from the Bad Jazz sessions as well as 3 demos of songs that never made it to the studio, but showed just as much promise as anything that landed on the album. And while the basic tracks of the demos were recorded live and raw, they show another side of the band’s abilities and yearning to experiment with lo-fi production (a la a recent obsession with Guided By Voices) and attempt to not overthink something that already rocks ass. 

Push Puppets present 'Shake It Like You Mean It', an anti-inhibition hymn for free expression

Chicago-based indie pop-rock outfit Push Puppets present the single 'Shake It Like You Mean It', a lighthearted Spanish-tinged rocker about lowering your inhibitions, showcasing their fourth multifaceted album 'Tethered Together', released via Flowering Tree Music. After sharing a few reasons why it’s better to let it all out, that attitude is personified in a playful guitar solo that dances it’s way to the final choruses where the string quartet and the wall of vocals make it hard to not shake along

Push Puppets creates songs with earworm melodies and shiny production that belie often-bittersweet sentiments. This is the creative outlet for singer-songwriter and guitarist Erich Specht (lead vocals, guitar), who is joined by a core of Steve Frisbie (backup vocals, guitar), Kyle Magnusson (keyboards), John William Lauler (bass) and Greg Essig (drums).

"For such a simple little song, I enjoy how each verse explores a different facet of why it's best to express yourself fully," says Erich Specht.

The video is presented like a silent movie, featuring footage of pie fights, magic, and of course dancing hard dating back to the period 1894-1927. Produced by Scott Thieleand Sebastian Gonzales with video editing and animation by Tcomas Studio, Push Puppets are joined here by a string quartet, comprised of Stephanie “Sly” Young on violin, Katherine Andrick on viola, Molly Rife on cello and Kelly Jozwiak on violin (note: Janis Sakai performs in the audio recording).

Produced by Doug McBride (Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt, Silversun Pickups, Cheap Trick) and Erich Specht, ‘Tethered Together’ was mixed and mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios in Chicago. Most of the songs on this album also involve a string quartet, with a horn section on one.

With impeccable songwriting that shines with lush harmonies, angular guitars, dramatic keyboards and strings backed by a smoking rhythm section, Erich Specht muses on relationships, loss, and the weight and joy of life. Poetic and seemingly effortless, his lyrics fit to the melody like pieces of a puzzle. Wearing his vulnerabilities like a badge of honor, this music takes us on a journey to unexpected places.

Push Puppets recently shared 'Launching a Satellite', a brilliant hymn on insecurity with its striking interplay between strings and electric guitar.  Other album highlights include 'This Whole Endeavor' with the ebb and flow of a past relationship set to a memorable piano riff, the arena-rock anthem ‘Similar’, exploring universal connections, the super-catchy 'Hearts Aren’t Souvenirs', the AM-friendly anthem 'Probably', and 'All Together On 3', highlighting the strength found in unity.

After a lighthearted interlude with the retro rocker 'Tell Colleen to Calm Down', the album delves into the pain of lost love in the Americana-influenced'Hearts Are Fragile' before reaching a powerful and dramatic conclusion with 'The Logical Conclusion', driven by intense strings and piano.

The 'Tethered Together' album is out now, available on CD, digitally on fine digital platforms. It can be obtained in either format directly from the artist via Bandcamp. 

ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics & music by Erich Specht (ASCAP)
Produced by Doug McBride and Erich Specht
Mixed & mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios
Recorded in Chicago at Gravity Studios and Erich Specht's studio
Erich Specht – lead vocals, guitars, string arrangements
Steve Frisbie – backup vocals
Kyle Magnusson – keyboards
John William Lauler – bass
Greg Essig - drums
Stephanie “Sly” Young – violin
Janis Sakai – violin
Katherine Andrick – viola
Molly Rife – cello
Mitch “The Lip” Goldman – trumpet on ;Hearts Aren't Souvenirs’
Tom Trinka – saxophone on ‘Hearts Aren't Souvenirs"
Norman Friede – trombone on ‘Hearts Aren't Souvenirs’
Tommi Zender – add. vocals, guitar, charango on ‘This Whole Endeavor’ & ‘Hearts Are Fragile’
Cover artwork by Crow Prints
Released & published by Flowering Tree Music (ASCAP)
Videos produced by Scott Thiele and Sebastian Gonzales
Video editing and animation by Tcomas Studio
Artist photos by Gabi Bucataru
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


Keep up with Push Puppets
Website | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | BlueSky | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify| Apple Music | Press contact

Keep up with Shameless Promotion PR
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | BlueSky | Threads | Soundcloud | LinkedIn | Email

George Strait and Vaqueros del Mar's "Strait To The Heart" Raises $6.25 Million & Counting for Hill Country Flood Relief

On Sunday, July 27, George Strait and his Vaqueros del Mar partner Tom Cusick hosted “Strait To The Heart,” an intimate benefit dinner and concert at Estancia at Thunder Valley in Boerne, Texas, raising $6.25 million and counting for those affected by the catastrophic flooding across Texas’ Hill Country.
 
As a sold-out crowd of 1,200 guests gathered for a night of music and giving, Texas Jamm Band, featuring members of Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, kicked off the evening, followed by performances from Kyle Park, William Beckmann, Hudson Westbrook and Ray Benson.
 
Strait and Cusick took the stage to welcome attendees followed by a prayer and remarks from Pastor Max Lucado.
 
“I have a bookmark that a friend gave me that’s embroidered,” Pastor Lucado shared. “On one side, it’s nothing but irregular threads. Different lengths, different colors, a lot of knots. But if you flip it over, the message embroidered says ‘God is love.’ Facing a tragedy is learning to face it from the right side. One side is irregular – it’s just knots, it doesn’t make sense. And during a time of tragedy, it’s essential that we do our very best, as difficult as it may be, to see everything from God’s perspective.”
 
Cusick then introduced a special guest, Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
 
“There’s a saying that we’ve all repeated many times: pray as though everything is going to be taken care of by God, but act as though everything is up to you,” Governor Abbott remarked. “While we have prayed endlessly, I want you to know that we have acted endlessly also. Texas first responders have rescued or evacuated more than 1,000 people. Lives were saved because of those first responders. Give it up for our fearless first responders.”
 
To raise additional funds to support the victims of the Hill Country flood, a live auction was held ahead of performances from Wade Bowen, Randy Houser, Dean Dillon, Riley Green and Jamey Johnson.
 
Strait then began his set with “The Weight of the Badge,” and was then joined by surprise musical guest Garth Brooks for “The Fireman,” honoring first responders. Johnson collaborated on “Give It Away,” and later, Strait enlisted longtime friend and co-writer Dillon and his son Bubba Strait for “Here For A Good Time.”
 
The evening served as both a heartfelt tribute to the resilient spirit of the region and a critical fundraiser to provide immediate relief to impacted families. Additional contributions can be made at: https://donate.stripe.com/3cI14maf08Pf0vc7AV5Vu00.
 
Proceeds from the event and contributions made online will be donated to the 501(c)(3) Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed directly to affected families and established Hill Country recovery efforts.

Event hosts and organizers, from left to right, Silvia and Tom Cusick, George and Norma Strait, Ace in the Hole Band’s John Michael Whitby and his wife Kacey Whitby present a check in the amount of $6.25 million to the Vaqueros del Mar Flood Relief Fund from Sunday’s benefit in Boerne, Texas. | Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Strait To The Heart

The Archives Nashville Raises Over $31,000 for the CMA Foundation with Second Annual CMA Fest Artist Closet Sale

eb The Archives Nashville, a premium digital archiving and storage company specializing in musicians’ wardrobe, celebrates $31,292.39 as the final fundraising total from the second annual Artist Closet Sale during this year’s CMA Fest. Fans enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to shop from their favorite artists’ closets knowing a portion of the proceeds were earmarked to support the CMA Foundation’s mission to provide students with access to high-quality music education and equip educators with the resources needed to sustain thriving programs.
 
The Artist Tag Sale included wardrobe items from a star-studded lineup including Lauren Akins, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, ERNEST, Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Thomas Rhett, Jelly Roll, Alana Springsteen and Bailey Zimmerman.
 
“We’re blown away by the response and generosity of both the artists and the fans,” shares The Archives founder and longtime celebrity stylist Tiffany Gifford. “To have raised over $62,000 in just two years is something we’re incredibly proud of and we can’t wait to raise the bar again in 2026.”
 
With the vast wardrobe that musicians acquire over the years, Gifford realized there were no viable wardrobe archiving solutions, so she created The Archives to help clients not only store their wardrobe safely and securely, but to offer a digital solution to keep all things organized, searchable and accessible to her clients and their respective teams. The Archives functions by taking inventory and digital photos of the desired wardrobe to be archived, giving teams the option to store pieces in their facilities or integrate their system into current storage locations. RFID tracking technology programmed into each piece allows for tracking movement of each garment with the online inventory showing all pieces and their location while allowing movement as needed. 
 
Clients are able to see specific movement of wardrobe between closets to take current inventory in case of loss or damage; ensure proper storage of all garments and accessories to preserve valuable and noteworthy pieces; quickly search and filter wardrobe from garment attributes, events worn, and style details; more easily curate garment displays for museums and private companies or personal showings; and monetize select pieces by making them available for rent through the platform.
 
For more information, please visit TheArchivesNashville.com and follow on Instagram @thearchivesnashville. 

(L to R:  Lindsey Morrison, CMA Community Engagement Manager; Tiffany Gifford, Owner/Founder of The Archives Nashville and Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist/Image Consultant; Alexandra Karalash, Studio Director of The Archives Nashville; Michelle Kirk, CMA Senior Director Integrated Marketing and Strategic Partnerships) | Photo Credit: Emilie Dufresne for CMA

Christmas in July: Whiskey Myers Announce December Acoustic Run

With their full-tilt What We Were Born To Do Tour  rocking venues coast to coast this summer ahead of the Sept. 26 release of highly-anticipated album Whomp Whack Thunder, genre-defying band Whiskey Myers brings a special, stripped-back version of their multi-Platinum catalog to fans with the Whiskey Myers & Friends acoustic run of shows visiting classic theaters throughout the Northeast this December.
 
Tickets for the seven dates featuring special guests Bones Owens and Rob Leines go on sale this Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. local time via whiskeymyers.com. Tickets to remaining What We Were Born To Do Tour headlining shows and co-headlining dates of the upcoming Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band are on sale now.
 
The acoustic run will feature unique versions of songs from across the band’s discography, including the soon-to-be-released Whomp Whack Thunder, available to pre-order/pre-save HERE. Born from the piney woods of East Texas and shaped in the soul of Nashville during an immersive three weeks with renowned producer Jay Joyce – known for bringing edge, atmosphere and unpredictability to every project (Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Halestorm, Lainey Wilson) – Whomp Whack Thunder is a strong statement from the independent band. 
 
Frontman Cody Cannon penned all eleven tracks solo, delivering stories that hit with the emotional weight of lived experience and the firepower of the band’s signature sound to craft a record born of the road and shaped by nearly two decades of defiant, grassroots momentum. The forthcoming album features the full force of the six piece – Cannon (vocals, guitar), John Jeffers (guitar), Cody Tate (guitar), Jamey Gleaves (bass), Jeff Hogg (drums) and Tony Kent (percussion, piano) – with Joyce also contributing keys, organ and guitar, crafting a sonic landscape that stretches from greasy blues-rock riffs to gospel-tinged country soul.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Whiskey Myers & Friends Acoustic Shows
Dec. 5  ||  Philadelphia, Pa.  ||  The Met Philadelphia
Dec. 6  ||  Brooklyn, N.Y.  ||  Brooklyn Paramount
Dec. 7  ||  Montclair, N.J.  ||  The Wellmont Theater
Dec. 9  ||  Scranton, Pa.  ||  Scranton Cultural Centre at the Masonic Temple
Dec. 11  ||  Wallingford, Conn.  ||  Oakdale Theatre
Dec. 12  ||  Albany, N.Y.  ||  Palace Theatre
Dec. 13  ||  Boston, Mass.  ||  Orpheum Theatre
 
Additional Dates
Oct. 11  ||  North Charleston. S.C.  ||  Riverfront Revival Music Festival
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”
 
###
 
About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 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. The band is poised to begin their next chapter with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder arriving Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” climbing the Active Rock radio charts now. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough 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 3.7 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 in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among 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.”

Swiss Post-Metallers Abraham Unveil New Single "Suurwäut"

Swiss post-metallers Abraham unveil "Suurwäut," a hypnotic single that offers another glimpse into their new album's kaleidoscopic chaos.

idsungwüssä, to be released on September 26 via Pelagic Records, is the third and final chapter of a series of ambitious concept albums.

Watch "Suurwäut" video below. 

Pre-order idsungwüssä here.

Still staged in the gritty atmosphere and philosophical weight of post-metal, sludge, and ambient noise, idsungwüssä sees Abraham march even further into dissonant and defiant territory.

"The three albums are clearly linked together thematically," the band comments. "Although, rather than an additional chapter, idsungwüssä is more like a parallel narrative to Débris de mondes perdus. The latter was a jump in time after Look, Here Comes the Dark!, whereas idsungwüssä is a jump in space, a journey away from Earth. It should be the final piece of this little jolly ride."
 
This album isn't just heavy — it is absolutely drenched in delicious filth, and yet by embracing even more the melodic interludes and melancholic passages, they create a devastating contrast to the wall of power coming from stacked guitars, catastrophic drums, and raging, sharp vocals delivered in Swiss-German dialect.
 
"The album was recorded between November 2024 and February 2025, all while handling our day jobs and in a period that was, on a personal level, not the easiest for some of us. It is only in the last two weeks of the recording process, right before sending it out to mixing, that it sort of came together and started to feel like a coherent album, an album that we could be happy and proud about. For an album with change/transformation as an underlying theme, this is sort of performative!"
 
This urgency and duress bleeds into every song, an hour-long journey that moves from the grim to sublime, from melancholy to raw destruction — evoking ruined civilizations and the last wails of fractured psyches. Yet there is something less bleakly human, more ethereal at moments, as if glimpsing beyond the constraints of the body and its wheel of flesh and death.

Strewn throughout the record are appearances of Farfisa Louvre organ — prominently featuring on an Abraham album for the first time. The band were also joined by Kevin Galland (Coilguns), who added additional Moog and piano parts. 

The band continues, "Our approach to recording guitars was different than what we did before. Instead of having one guitar on the left playing a part and one on the right playing another part, we decided that left and right guitars were to play the same part, and the center guitar was to play another part. We just stacked more guitars whenever we needed. And oh did we use a lot of reverb, too!"
 
The structures and movements of the songs found within idsungwüssä are unique and fresh. A balancing of themes and emotions that is both intoxicating and unsettling, it is an immersive journey that rewards deep listening and challenges the boundaries of genre. From the patient grandeur of coming extinction, to the chaos and fevered urgency of the aftermath, in idsungwüssä Abraham move forward from prophetic lamentation to an elegiac visceral response. The emotional closure of this expression is felt, something final that will leave you speechless and with only one real option: Listen to it again.

ABRAHAM ARE:
Val DiCabillo — Bass
Steven Margo Dita d'Oro — Guitars
Dave Schlagmeister — Drums, Vocals
Jakkob Wierdmann — Guitars

HEATMISER MIC CITY SONS​ OUT NOW ON THIRD MAN RECORDS

The 30th anniversary edition of Heatmiser’s landmark 1996 third and final album, Mic City Sons is out now.

Remastered and reimagined as a two-LP opus containing a set of rare demos and unreleased tracks, the expanded new version of Mic City Sons is available via Third Man on standard black vinyl and limited-edition Sunset Pink Transparent & Starry Night Blue Glitter vinyl now.

MIC CITY SONS

Swedish AOR/Melodic Rockers ROULETTE Release New Album 'GO!' Out Now via Black Lodge / Sound Pollution

Swedish AOR/melodic rockers ROULETTE proudly unveil their brand-new album 'GO!,'out now via Black Lodge/Sound Pollution. Produced by Chris Rehn at Boxroom Studios, 'GO!' features 10 fresh tracks, each with its own unique vibe, and the band is confident fans will each find a personal favorite.

Alongside the album, ROULETTE have released a deeply emotional new single and music video, “We Remember You.” The song is a heartfelt tribute to former band member Tomas Nesslin, who sadly passed away in 2021. With lyrics penned by lead singer Thomas, “We Remember You” reflects on their enduring friendship and loss.

The music video features powerful archival footage from the 1980s, offering a nostalgic and moving look back at the band’s early days.

Watch the Music Video for "We Remember You" Below:

CHRONICLER OF ARDUL Unveils "Woodlands"

Dark fantasy infused symphonic death metal is the offering from CHRONICLER OF ARDUL. In the new single "Woodlands", composer and project mastermind David Williams extends an invitation to venture into a magical, orchestral led soundscape. It's serene and ethereal, yet something sinister lies beneath. Stream "Woodlands" Below.

"Delving deeper into the world of Ardul, 'Woodlands' captures the experience of wandering into the forest. Dark and mysterious, beautiful, and yet not comforting. There are dangers lurking in the shadows. Nature is unforgiving."

David Williams continues, "My next album will expand on the world already established by the symphonic death metal releases of Myrewood and Sword of Virné, as well as the short stories detailing further the events of the Myrewood's corruption. It will draw inspiration from countless video games and movies that had amazing music bring their worlds to life, such as Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda, Lord of the Rings, and Octopath Traveler."

About CHRONICLER OF ARDUL:
CHRONICLER OF ARDUL was started as a passion project by David Williams when he wanted to combine his love of metal music and dark fantasy to tell a story that spanned over songs and albums. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he puts his skills to the test to create the music for a story he had been working on for 9 years. The debut EP called Myrewood released late 2023, with its written short story partner, Myrewood Part 1, published in May 2024. The following EP, Sword Of Virné arrived in the summer of 2024. Musically, CHRONICLER OF ARDUL draws from the likes of SHADOW OF INTENT and MENTAL CRUELTY in the metal world, while also taking inspiration from Japanese composer Nobuo Uematsu. 

CHRONICLER OF ARDUL IS:
David Williams – Music and Lyrics

Links:
Website: https://chroniclerofardul.com/
Bandcamp: https://chroniclerofardul.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicler_of_ardul/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidwmusic

Beyond Creation Announce 15th Anniversary Tour

Before appearing out of the Canadian woodwork back in 2011, Beyond Creation had already undergone multiple permutations. But with the band's full-length debut, the Montréal four-piece quickly revealed themselves as the next evolution in technical death metal. With microscopic precision, The Aura splices together classic brutality and prog's insatiable curiosity with a refreshing knack for melody. The resulting triple helix has been encoded in the genre's DNA ever since. 

As they prepare to return to the recording lab for the first time since being nominated for a JUNO Award, today, Beyond Creation are announcing a special tour to commemorate the 15th anniversary of The Aura. This tour marks the first time that the band will perform the entire album in full.     

"15 years ago, The Aura marked the beginning of our sonic journey", says vocalist and guitarist Simon Girard. "We're beyond hyped to bring this album back to life on stage, in its entirety, for the very first time. It carved a lasting legacy into the heart of the technical death metal scene. We promise to bring every riff, every blast, every nuance roaring back to life at full intensity in celebration of where it all began and everything we've built together since. The Aura awakens. Join us!"
    
Dates and cities for this tour will be announced soon.

The Aura is now available on Season of Mist.

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/bctheaura

In 2026, Beyond Creation will celebrate The Aura with a special 15th anniversary tour.         

Current line-up
Simon Girard: Vocals & Guitars
Kevin Chartré: Guitars & Back Vocals
Hugo Doyon-Karout: Bass
Philippe Boucher: Drums

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BeyondCreationAll

Follow Beyond Creation
Official website:www.beyondcreationofficial.com
https://
Bandcamp:beyondcreation.bandcamp.com/
http://
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HBOxN9iagI9Ot1kTHpPX8
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/beyond-creation/431171265
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/BeyondCreationOfficial
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/beyondcreationofficial/

INNERWISH Unleash Spy-Thriller Anthem with New Single ‘The Enemy Inside’

INNERWISH return with "The Enemy Inside," a spine-tingling ride through the shadowy world of espionage, laced with thunderous riffs and an irresistible groove that will burrow deep into your brain. With lyrics inspired by the moral complexities of spy life - most notably portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” - the new single fuses classic heavy metal power with cinematic storytelling and an unmistakable nod to metal giants ACCEPT.

"Well, we love ACCEPT,” states the band. “And songs like this one show our love for their characteristic straightforward riffing. Almost in every album of ours, we have a song of that type. Never the same, yet the influence and inspiration is there. What can we do? We love that groovy metal! The lyrics are actually inspired by the movie “Munich” and the life of spies, plus the continuing moral dilemmas occurring through their decisions and acts.”

Watch the lyric video Below.

Listen to "The Enemy Inside": https://innerwish.rpm.link/enemyPR

Now, with "The Enemy Inside," INNERWISH bring fans a single that bridges the gap between classic and contemporary, blending old-school grooves with a modern edge.

"The Enemy Inside" continues the momentum generated by INNERWISH’s critically acclaimed 2024 album Ash Of Eternal Flame - an album hailed for its emotional depth, relentless energy, and the band’s signature blend of melody and metal might.

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn't only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:

Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals

Manolis Tsigos | guitars

Thymios Krikos | guitars

Antonis Mazarakis| bass

George Georgiou | keyboards

Franki Samoilis | drums

More on INNERWISH:

innerwish.gr | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | RPM

Order/stream the album: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR
 

The Estes Method Unleashed a Torrent of Raw Emotion with NEW SINGLE “WITHERING AWAY”

Emerging from the shadows of heartbreak, fury, and self-reckoning, The Estes Method has arrived with their most haunting and powerful release to date: “Withering Away.”This brand-new single is a relentless sonic exorcism—an anthem for those who’ve walked through fire and come out burned but breathing.

Fusing jagged riffs, pulse-pounding drums, and soul-tearing vocals, “Withering Away” delivers a visceral gut punch wrapped in cinematic atmosphere. It’s the sound of drowning in your own mind, clawing at the walls of isolation, and finding the strength to scream through the silence.

The Estes Method doesn't just perform music

—they bleed it.

"Withering Away" captures the slow, internal collapse that happens when comfort turns into confinement. It reflects the numbness that sets in when you’re chasing relief but sinking deeper—watching the person you used to be slip further into the background. The song explores the isolation, shame, and quiet destruction that lives just beneath the surface—where you can’t breathe, can’t feel, and can’t see a way out. But it also marks a turning point: the moment you see the storm for what it is and start fighting your way back. In the end, "Withering Away" is about finding the strength to face yourself and begin again.

LISTEN BELOW:

THE ESTES METHOD BIO

THE ESTES METHOD is a female-fronted metal band forged in the shadows of Kansas City, MO. Blending haunting melodies with brutal riffs, they explore themes of personal ruin, rebirth, and the chaos in between. Fusing heavy metal with dark atmospheres and cinematic tension, their sound is a descent into emotional extremes — equal parts raw vulnerability and unrelenting power.

HOWARD JONES CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEST-SELLING ALBUM, LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE VINYL OF NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES’ “DREAM INTO ACTION”

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of new wave icon Howard Jones’ best-selling album, DREAM INTO ACTION, Cherry Red Records is set to release a limited edition orange-colored double vinyl on August 22nd. Dubbed “Farmyard Sessions,” the 20 track double LP contains 16 tracks that were previously only available on the bonus CD of 2018’s sold-out DREAM INTO ACTION Superdeluxe box set. These tracks were recorded at Farmyard Studios in the UK and have not been made available since 2018. An additional four tracks include special mixes and versions. The artwork contains previously unseen images from the original DREAM INTO ACTION photo shoot with Simon Fowler. Please see below for the double vinyl track listing. Please click here to pre-order;

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER

2 Nashville, TN

3 Atlanta, GA

5 Fort Lauderdale, FL

6 St. Petersburg, FL

7 Charleston, SC

8 Durham, NC

10 New Brunswick, NJ

12 Des Plaines, IL

13 Kansas City, MO

16 Tucson, AZ

18 Anaheim, CA

19 Las Vegas, NV

20 Del Mar, CA

22 South Jordan, UT

Ryman Auditorium

Symphony Hall

The Parker

Mahaffey Theater

Charleston Music Hall

Carolina Theatre

State Theatre New Jersey

Rivers Casino

Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino Hotel

Rialto Theatre

House Of Blues

House Of Blues

The Sound

The Ballpark at America First Square

To experience Howard Jones, please visit:

www.howardjones.com

HAYEFIELD Unleashes Raw and Grit with Exposive NEW Single “BOTTOM SHELF”

Rising from the grit of the underground and fueled by unapologetic truth, HAYEFIELD is back with a vengeance. Their new single, “BOTTOM SHELF,” — and it’s a bruising, soul-shaking anthem that

refuses to be ignored.

"BOTTOM SHELF" is one of our favorite songs to date. Not only does it encapsulate our satirical perspectives as writers and musical artists, but it’s a true story about growing up. Being the underdog or a wallflower. Trying to fit in and find yourself, truthfully, wanting to have cool shit like a lot of the kids around you but just not being able to afford it. It just always felt like we were on the bottom shelf. 

Stylistically we were able to capture the essence of our influences, (ADTR, Pierce the Veil and Weezer) and mold it into our newly developed sound. It’s bright, but heavy, it’s kinda comedic but ironically uplifting by the end of it. To me it feels like a strong representation of what 2025 is; the next generation of music with a nod to nostalgia. 

HAYEFIELD BIO

Hailing from the unlikely breeding ground of Arkansas, HAYEFIELD sounds like they were born and bred on West Coast sunshine and distortion. This explosive power trio blends the infectious energy of pop-punk with the raw lyrical power of hip-hop, creating a sound that’s as unique as it is nostalgic. Think A Day To Remember crashing a Weezer pool party with Blink-182 / Outkast, and you’re halfway there.Their satirical lyrics tackle the universal struggles of self-improvement, the sting of being underestimated, and the ever-present angst of relationships–all with a healthy dose of self-aware humor.

HAYEFIELD's live show is a high-octane affair, fueled by catchy, instantly recognizable guitar riffs that will have you singing along by the second chorus. Their drummer lays down a thunderous foundation, seamlessly weaving southern rap beats into his organic yet aggressive style, creating a rhythmic backbone that’s both familiar and refreshingly new.They're the soundtrack to your existential crisis, the anthem for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't quite fit in, and the band that will leave you feeling strangely hopeful.

Get Lost In Kami Kehoe's "Kandy" EP + New Single & Video Out Now!

Ascending alt-rock talent, Kami Kehoe, has today unveiled her brand new EP, "Kandy" via Atlantic Records, Coup D'Etat Recordings and 10K Projects. The poignant five song collection arrives alongside the brand new single, "COME DOWN" and a music video for viral single "DOPAMINE". Fans can listen to "Kandy" now HERE and check out the premiere for brand new video for "DOPAMINE" / "COME DOWN" Below.

What began as a handful of cryptic teasers quickly erupted into a fan-fueled phenomenon, as early previews of "Kandy" exploded across social media, racking up more than 10 million views before the first track, "DOPAMINE" even dropped. A striking fusion of gritty rock, vulnerable storytelling, and fearless experimentation, "Kandy" crystallizes the next evolution of Kami Kehoe, an artist that has already dominated with over 25 million streams and 24 million TikTok views worldwide.

While "Kandy" is meant to encapsulate the euphoric rush of an all-consuming, intoxicating love, her latest single, "COME DOWN" strips away the high to reveal a raw, introspective journey through a heartbreak's aftermath. Offering a candid look at the process of letting go, "COME DOWN" delves into the lingering ache, self-reflection, and questions that surface when the rush of love fades.

As she ushers in "COME DOWN" and also celebrates the success of smash hit "DOPAMINE" and the release of her brand new EP, "Kandy", Kami Kehoe reflects:

"Releasing this EP feels unreal. I poured so much of myself into these songs, they helped me heal through one of my toughest heartbreaks and my biggest hope is that they connect with others who need them too.



There's something truly special about performing live, sharing these lyrics, and feeling that energy together. I can't wait to experience that with everyone this weekend at Warped Tour and this fall while on tour with Daughtry, Seether, and POD."



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

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

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

FALL 2025

Supporting Daughtry, Seether, & POD

Oct 1 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome

Oct 3 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Casino

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

Oct 5 | Bethlehem, PA | Wind Creek Event Center

Oct 7 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall

Oct 8 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Oct 10 | Dayton, OH | Rose Music Center

Oct 11 | Detroit, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheater

Oct 12 | Baltimore, MD | Pier Six Pavillion

Oct 15 | Indianapolis, IN | Everwise Amphitheater

Oct 17 | Charlotte, NC | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater

Oct 18 | Raleigh, NC | Red Hat Amphitheater

Oct 20 | Youngstown, OH | Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater

Oct 22 | Rogers, AR | Walmart Amphitheater

Oct 24 | Franklin, TN | FirstBank Amphitheater

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

Oct 31 | Kansas City, MO | Arvest Bank Midland

Nov 1 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium

Nov 5 | St Louis, MO | The Factory

Nov 6 | Chicago, IL | Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Nov 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | UPMC Events Center

Nov 9 | Pikeville, KY | Appalachian Wireless Arena

Nov 11 | Dallas, TX | Pavillion Toyota Music Factory

Nov 12 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall

Nov 15 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | War Memorial Auditorium

Nov 16 | Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place

Full tour information can be found HERE.

ABOUT KAMI KEHOE

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

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

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

Morgan Wallen Releases “Miami” ft. Lil Wayne & Rick Ross

After teasing a new rendition of his Keith Whitley-inspired “Miami” in The Magic City itself during his walkouts at Hard Rock Stadium on July 11 and 12, Morgan Wallen’s remix featuring rappers Lil Wayne and Rick Ross is available now. Listen Below.
 
Wallen first tossed the idea of featuring a rapper on the Charlie Handsome produced song during his interview with Theo Von in April, stating at the time, “It seemed like it could use a rapper on there. I didn’t end up using a feature… it’s one of those songs where it wouldn’t be surprising if we got a remix and did that once it’s out.” 
 
“Miami” is track 35-of-37 on Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, released in May. I’m The Problem remained atop the Billboard 200 chart for eight consecutive weeks in the US and Canada, and has already yielded four No. 1’s at Country radio, including “Just In Case,” which is on its third week at No. 1, and the title track, which remained at No. 1 for eight weeks.
 
Upon its release, I’m The Problem debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries, while Wallen also broke his own record for the most simultaneous entries in Billboard Hot 100 History, with 37 songs charting on release week – claiming all top three spots. Wallen has since claimed 10 weeks with at least three songs in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the only country artist to achieve this feat. Wallen is on his ninth consecutive week atop the all-genre Billboard Artist 100 chart – marking 28 career weeks on top.
 
Abroad, I’m The Problem became Wallen’s first album to debut at No. 1 on the UK Official Charts, making him one of only five artists to debut at summit with a country album. In Australia, I’m The Problem became the longest-running No. 1 album by a country artist in 10 years, with three consecutive weeks atop the ARIA albums chart, while “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” recently topped Australia’s Country Airplay chart.

The project sparked Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour, which is currently underway, with just 12 dates remaining. I’m The Problem Tour included previous stops in Houston, TX; Miami Gardens, FL; Glendale, AZ and two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI, marking the largest concerts in the state’s history.
 
With upcoming stops in Seattle, WA; Cleveland, OH; Foxborough, MA and more, I’m The Problem Tour features a rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as second-of-four, and Zach John King added as first-of-four on all remaining dates.  
 
Morgan Wallen 2025 I’m The Problem Tour Remaining Dates:
July 25 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
July 26 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 1 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
Aug 2 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 15 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Aug 16 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett
Aug 22 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Aug 23 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Sep 4 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
Sep 5 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
Sep 12 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Sep 13 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
*Zach John King added as first-of-four on all remaining dates

About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “one of the biggest stars in the music world right now” and The New Yorker adding “[he’s] popular on a scale that seems to circumvent genre entirely.” With 19 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 190 weeks spent atop Billboard’sTop Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. 
 
Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries; while his preceding albums – Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time – have remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart for more than 100 weeks each, making him the first artist ever to achieve that feat. I’m The Problem – which Hits Daily Double observes is “a 37-song cycle of self-reckoning” – has already yielded four No. 1’s at Country radio, including the title track, which remained at No. 1 for eight weeks. Wallen also broke his own record for the most simultaneous entries in Billboard Hot 100 History, with 37 songs charting on release week.
 
Wallen’s 20-stadium-show 2025 I’m the Problem Tour kicked off on June 20 in Houston, Texas. Coupled with his personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama and album release show at The Roundhouse in London in May, these 22 shows are the only place to see the superstar this year.
 
Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at  MorganWallen.com.

Koe Wetzel Ushers in the Next Era with "Surrounded," Out Now

 Rolling Stone’s “unpredictable wild man” praised by Billboard “for music that’s unvarnished and unfiltered” officially kicks off a new chapter as Koe Wetzel unveils highly-anticipated new single “Surrounded” – the first taste of new music since his chart-topping 9 Lives. Listen HERE.
 
Co-written by Wetzel with Josh Serrato, Ashley Gorley and producer Gabe, “Surrounded” captures the aching aftermath of heartbreak and delves into the feeling of being trapped by a memory you can’t outrun:

Initially teased during a radio event in February, the hard-driving track blending raw emotion with Wetzel’s signature country-rock edge has since become a fixture in his live set, from a pair of home state stadium dates in Texas with Morgan Wallen to a high-energy run of summer festival dates amid Jim Bob World Tour legs with HARDY.
 
““The way fans have connected with ‘Surrounded’ at shows made it clear this needed to be the first new song we put out,” notes Wetzel. “It’s been fun seeing the fans hyped online this week and we’re excited for everyone to finally hear the full version.”
 
The release of “Surrounded” follows a landmark year that saw Wetzel hit five consecutive weeks at No. 1 with 9 Lives standout “High Road” featuring Jessie Murph, land on year-end “Best Of” lists from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, LA Times, Tennessean, Holler and more, grace the covers or POLLSTAR and Billboard, plus receive three new RIAA certifications at the sold-out Red Rocks finale of the Damn Near Normal World Tour, which saw the renegade rockstar perform for well over 200,000 fans globally with over 96% of all headline tickets sold – and even spawned its own live album.
 
With new music out now, a nonstop touring schedule this summer and his Madison Square Garden debut this fall, Wetzel shows no signs of slowing down.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel. 

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 sees him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.

Koe Wetzel and Friends: Stronger Together Benefiting the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, Aug. 4 at Toyota Music Factory

Multi-Platinum, Texas-born singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel and Friends present Stronger Together benefiting the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Set for August 4 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, the event will feature performances by Wetzel plus Kolby Cooper, Casey Donahew, Ray Wylie and Lucas Hubbard, Pecos Hurley of Pecos & The Rooftops, Mike Ryan, Shane Smith of Shane Smith & The Saints and Dylan Wheeler. 

Tickets go on sale today, July 25, at 12 p.m. CT via KoeWetzelMusic.com. All net proceeds from ticket sales plus funds raised through partnerships, the on-site silent auction and additional fan donations will benefit the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund via Wetzel’s foundation, Koe’s Kids. Fans who cannot attend the concert but would still like to help the cause can find donation information at KoeWetzelMusic.com.
 
“Texas is home – these floods hit our neighbors hard and they need our help,” reflects Wetzel. “Music has a way of bringing people together, and I’m grateful to my friends who immediately raised their hands to help when we called. This benefit concert is our way of standing with the people of Texas and doing whatever we can to make a difference as our great state rebuilds.”
 
Stronger Together is made possible through support from generous partners including Todd Graves and Raising Cane's, Rock & Roll Denim and Outlaw Beer.

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texan singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 sees him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.

"American Idol" Winner Iam Tongi Announces Headlining Tour for This Fall

Following a whirlwind year of landmark achievements, heartfelt performances, and rapidly growing fan support, “American Idol” Season 21 winner Iam Tongi is heading out on the road for his first full national headlining run. The Iam Tongi Fall Tour will bring Tongi’s signature blend of emotional storytelling, island soul and acoustic warmth to fans across the U.S. this October and November. A second leg with west coast dates will be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now at iamtongiofficial.com. 

The tour comes on the heels of several major career milestones for the 20-year-old Hawaiian singer-songwriter, including being featured on Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch soundtrack, delivering a fan-favorite version of “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride;” a performance of his latest single “Unbreak My Heart” on The Kelly Clarkson Show; a surprise plaque presentation for over 100 million career streams during CMA Fest week, where he made his debut; as well as a debut on the famous Grand Ole Opry.

Tongi’s latest release, “Unbreak My Heart,” is a powerful tribute to his late father, whom he emotionally honored with his unforgettable “Monsters” audition on American Idol  – a performance that brought all three judges to tears and has since become the most-viewed audition in the show’s YouTube history with over 39 million views. The new song continues Tongi’s tradition of vulnerable, soul-deep storytelling and was praised for its “vocals tinged with pain and perseverance.”

The Iam Tongi Fall Tour will bring the rising star to nearly 30 cities across the country, including Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago and more. Whether fans have been with him since Idol or are just discovering the music, this tour promises a live experience filled with heart, harmony and healing. 

He is currently on the road this summer including several dates as support for Hawaiian singer-songwriter Maoli on his Last Sip of Summer Tour, Niko Moon’s American Palm Tour, as well as Kolohe Kai’s What Aloha Means Tour. 

For the latest news and to purchase tickets visit iamtongiofficial.com and follow along @wtongi on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook.

Previously Announced Tour Dates
*Aug 1  ||  Salt Lake City, UT  ||  Granary Live 
*Aug 2  ||  Denver, CO  ||  The Ogden Theatre 
*Aug 9  ||  Las Vegas, NV  ||  T-Mobile Arena 
Sept 1  ||  Puyallup, WA  ||  Washington State Fair
^Sept 5  ||  Concord, CA  ||  Toyota Pavilion at Concord
^Sept 10  ||  Phoenix, AZ  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre
Sept 26  ||  St. John’s, NFLD  ||  Mary Browns Centre 
# Oct 3  ||  Chesterfield, MO  ||  The Factory
# Oct 4  ||  Kansas City, MO  ||  Uptown Theater

*Support for Maoli’s Last Sip of Summer Tour
^ Support for Kolohe Kai’s What Aloha Means Tour
# Support for Niko Moon’s American Palm Tour

Iam Tongi Fall Tour
Oct 7  ||  Springfield, MO  ||  The Regency Live
Oct 8  ||  Iowa City, IA  ||  The Englert Theatre
Oct 9  ||  Cincinnati, OH  ||  Ludlow Garage
Oct 11  ||  Pontiac, MI  ||  Flagstar Strand Theatre
Oct 14  ||  Kent, OH  ||  The Kent Stage
Oct 16  ||  Nashville, TN  ||  Cannery Hall - Mainstage
Oct 17  ||  Gainesville, GA  ||  Boot Barn Hall
Oct 20  ||  St. Petersburg, FL  ||  Jannus Live
Oct 21  ||  Charleston, SC  ||  Music Farm
Oct 22  ||  St. Augustine, FL  ||  Colonial Oak Music Park
Oct 24  ||  Orlando, FL  ||  The Social
Oct 25  ||  Stuart, FL  ||  Terra Fermata
Oct 28  ||  Annapolis, MD  ||  Rams Head
Oct 29  ||  Hopewell, VA  ||  The Beacon Theatre
Oct 30  ||  Lynchburg, VA  ||  Academy of the Arts
Nov 1  ||  Washington, DC  ||  Hamilton Live
Nov 3  ||  New York, NY  ||  Gramercy Theatre
Nov 4  ||  Philadelphia, PA  ||  Ardmore Music Hall
Nov 5  ||  Boston, MA  ||  The Wilbur
Nov 7  ||  Waldoboro, ME  ||  The Waldo Theatre
Nov 8  ||  Albany, NY  ||  Empire Live
Nov 11  ||  Homer, NY  ||  Homer Centre for the Arts
Nov 13  ||  Chicago, IL  ||  Bottom Lounge
Nov 14  ||  Milwaukee, WI  ||  Shank Hall
Nov 15  ||  Minneapolis, MN  ||  The Dakota