ELECTROMANCY Releases “Nonlinear Healing," A 10-Minute Journey Through Grief, Hope, and Persistence

Experimental extreme metal innovators ELECTROMANCY have released their latest single, “Nonlinear Healing,” along with a visually striking music video, ahead of the upcoming sophomore album Visions of Utopia, out September 10, 2025.

The track’s title reflects its emotional and thematic depth; the battle for physical and mental health is rarely a straight path. As frontwoman and band founder Steph Tranovich explains, “The only thing worse than getting sick is getting sick again. This song is about grief, but also about the will to persevere even when we’ve returned to our lowest.”

Musically, “Nonlinear Healing” is the most black metal–infused cut on Visions of Utopia, driven by tremolo-picked riffs, blast beats, shrill vocals, and intricate open arpeggios. Beneath its chaos, a powerful low guitar tone adds doomy heaviness, while call-and-response vocals between Tranovich and Shaun Gallagher push the emotional intensity to its peak, culminating in an unhinged yet perfectly in-time spoken-word metal climax that sends shivers down the spine.

Visions of Utopia follows ELECTROMANCY’s groundbreaking debut Technopagan, which introduced audiences to Tranovich’s DIY robotic instruments, a necessity after chronic illness and nerve damage made traditional playing impossible. Where Technopagan was steeped in chaos and grief, the new album takes listeners on a hero’s journey from hope, through despair, to hard-won joy, blending black, death, and doom metal with progressive flourishes. Pre-orders are available here: https://www.robotmetalband.com/

About ELECTROMANCY:

Forged at the intersection of grief, resilience, and radical creativity, ELECTROMANCY is a boundary-defying black/doom/death metal duo from the Bay Area blending blistering sonic chaos with DIY robotics and raw human emotion. Formed in June 2019 by composer and vocalist Steph Tranovich (they/them), alongside co-vocalist Shaun Gallagher (he/him), ELECTROMANCY uses custom-built robotic instruments as a form of assistive technology—enabling Steph to continue making music despite their chronic illness. Their discography, spanning from the brutal Technopagan to the emotionally complex Visions of Utopia, chronicles Steph’s journey through disability and healing, channeling pain, perseverance, and moments of cathartic joy. With influences like THOU, MESHUGGAH, and LITURGY, the band fuses intricate polyrhythms with avant-garde metal, while exploring themes of queer identity, grief, and radical strength. Their live shows are visceral, theatrical experiences—robot guitars and LED-lit mannequins sharing the stage with two unapologetically human voices. ELECTROMANCY isn’t just for metal fans—it’s for anyone searching for something different, something real, and something powerful.

ELECTROMANCY is:

• Steph Tranovich (they/them) - composition, robotics, vocals

• Shaun Gallagher (he/him) - vocals

Links:

Website: https://www.robotmetalband.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/robotmetalband

Bandcamp: https://electromancy.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5ibaDYgdr4DMw6m7Kg-Rg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/35z3NAqjlymF9wUPREF92J?si=qOpGJoZzTmSF7dFKI4PpDw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robotmetalband/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobotMetalBand

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobotMetalBand

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robotmetalband

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robotmetalband

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/electromancy/1517326510 

Chase Atlantic (Over 8B Streams!) Share New Single "FACEDOWN"

Globally acclaimed and genre-bending trio Chase Atlantic — comprised of Mitchel Cave, Clinton Cave, and Christian Anthony — have built their reputation by crafting an unpredictable fusion of pop, rock, and R&B. They push creative boundaries while always remaining true to their core sound and that's one of the reasons they have connected so deeply with their fans and have accumulated over 8 billion streams along the way.

Today, Chase Atlantic have shared the brand new anthem "FACEDOWN."

Watch the lyric video below.

The track adheres to the sonic signatures that have helped the band to accrue a dedicated legion of diehard Gen Alpha fans. Dark, deeply personal lyrics that aren't afraid of being self-aware are encased in the band's potent dreamy melody and a woozy break beat. It's an atmospheric and thoroughly chill alt pop jam that sounds best with the volume all the way up and the lights all the way down. Just lean back and let the wave of beats crash over you and elevate your mind.

"In a few words, the track is this hyper realistic deep dive — detailing the chaotic aspects of mental health and inner struggles. It delves into chemical imbalance and this fear of quite literally drowning in a bottomless pool of emotions. It's raw, intense, and comes straight from the heart," shares Mitchel Cave.

"FACEDOWN" is the perfect extension of the band's recently released fourth album LOST IN HEAVEN, which is out now via Fearless Records.

ABOUT CHASE ATLANTIC: 
Describing Chase Atlantic's sound as of their fourth full-length, LOST IN HEAVEN, is simultaneously simple and impossible. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based trio is immediately identifiable, yet incredibly difficult to put a title or genre on either their sound or the audience that adores them. They fit in just as well playing massive pop festivals as they do touring with rock bands. Armed with an array of hits across a multitude of genres, Chase Atlantic has picked up one of the widest-ranging fan bases in all of music, earning them more than 8.1 billion streams and 1.2 billion YouTube views.

From Ozzy And Lemmy To James Gandolfini Fame: MATT ZANE Drops New Bombshell Biography

Matt Zane has never played it safe—and he’s not starting now. On August 22nd, from renowned publisher Heavy Music Artwork is proud to announce the notorious Society 1 frontman unleashes Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning—a no-prisoners memoir packed with the kind of insane, behind-the-scenes stories that could only come from a life lived in the eye of the storm.

From surreal meet up with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, to nights of chaos with icon Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, to an intense, unexpected encounter with James Gandolfini as he was doing research for the movie 8mm, to memories of the late Static-X front man Wayne Static, Zane pulls no punches and spares no detail. It’s loud. It’s raw.

It’s the unfiltered truth.

This bold, boundary-breaking volume offers an uncensored look at the extraordinary life of Matt Zane, frontman of Society 1, the man who hung from hooks while screaming into the abyss — is back. But this time, the stage is the page… and the lights are out. This is more than just a rock biography, the book includes never-before-seen photos, original poetry , and stories too intense for the film —covering everything from porn sets to public protests, psychedelic journeys, and visceral live performances involving flesh-hook suspensions and some of the

biggest names in rock and metal.

Authored by Alex Milazzo, founder of Heavy Music Artwork —the publisher behind acclaimed titles such as Heavy Music Artwork #15 , Masterpieces 2020 , Ripping Tongues , Heretic , and Masterpieces 2022 — Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning continues the company’s legacy of producing visually stunning and intellectually rich volumes exploring the darker corners of heavy music and art. Brace yourselves!

 Release Date: August 22, 2025

 Limited Hardback Edition: 200 deluxe copies,

200 silk pages (TBC)

 Softback Edition Also Available

 Printed Ethically in the UK

PURCHASE PHYSICAL BOOK HERE

BOOK RELEASE PARTY/SHOW INVITE

Thursday September 11 come out to the official book release party and show featuring Society 1, Lucifuge The Danzig Experience at the 3 Clubs Cocktail Lounge on

1123 Vine Street in Los Angeles, CA.

The Original Rahk Jam with your host DJ Skum. 21+

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Sticks Management Adds Gavin Adcock & Manager Saxon Curry

Sticks Management, an artist management firm founded by Morgan Wallen and his longtime agent, Austin Neal, in 2024 is expanding, announcing today the signing of Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gavin Adcock. With this addition Adcock’s manager, Saxon Curry, joins Sticks.
 
Adcock and Curry both hail from Georgia; the former from Watkinsville, the latter from Augusta. Each attended Georgia Southern University (GSU). While Adcock attended GSU for four years, playing football and graduating in 2022, Curry transferred to Belmont his junior year to complete his degree in Music Business. 
 
During his last semester of college, Curry interned at Make Wake, where he assisted management coordinators across the company’s roster. 
 
It was during his time at Belmont that Curry was first introduced to Adcock after an invite from Adcock’s guitar player, Bennett Bosewell – whom Curry went to high school with – sparked a road trip to Georgia to catch the singer’s set at a small bar in Statesboro. Captivated by Adcock’s stage presence and organic following he had built in Georgia, the two kept in touch. 
 
Immediately after graduation in 2022, Curry began working at WME, where he assisted three agents in his year and a half with the company. Eventually, in August of 2023, Adcock officially hired Curry as his Manager, while Curry was still working at WME. This led to Adcock signing his booking deal with the agency in Fall 2023.
 
Since officially partnering together in 2023, the duo have built an impressive resume. Adcock signed with Warner Music Nashville in spring 2024, and has since released multiple singles that have now amassed over 1.2 billion US streams collectively. His recent release, “A Cigarette,” has over 150 million streams and counting, and earned a RIAA Platinum certification. 
 
Adcock’s sophomore album, Own Worst Enemy, arrives this Friday, Aug. 15, and follows his debut major label album, Actin’ Up Again, which was released in August of 2024 and was the most streamed country debut album of the year with over 500 million streams to date. Own Worst Enemy spans 24 tracks and includes Adcock’s current single “Never Call Again,” which just charted on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
 
Pre-save Own Worst Enemy HERE.
 
Adcock will open for Wallen this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio as part of Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem stadium tour, before kicking off his own headlining Need To Tour on Thursday, Aug. 21. Tickets Are Available at GavinAdcockMusic.com.
 
In addition to Sticks Management, Adcock is represented by WME for booking, Kella Farris with Farris, Self & Moore for business management and is signed to Warner Music Nashville. 

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation & Tractor Supply Company Award Over $250,000 in Surprise Grants to Animal Shelters

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has teamed up for the sixth consecutive year with Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to donate $255,000 to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through MuttNation’s annual Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state – along with a “Wildcard” pick, paying tribute to Lambert’s GRAMMY Award-winning album of the same name – is celebrated with a surprise $5,000 grant.

“Mutts Across America is MuttNation’s cornerstone program, created by my mother, Bev, over 10 years ago as a way for MuttNation to recognize outstanding shelters nationwide. Once a year, it lets us show our appreciation to the shelters, their staff and volunteers, for the hard work they do every day,” shared Lambert. “And, thanks to Tractor Supply’s steadfast commitment to animals and great support of MuttNation, we’re now able to make an even bigger impact.”
 
Since the initiative was developed, Mutts Across America has supported more than 550 shelters with over $2.3 million in grants. Tractor Supply began partnering with MuttNation in 2021.

“At Tractor Supply, caring for animals—whether they’re in our homes, our barns, or our communities—is simply part of Life Out Here,” said Kimberley Gardiner, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply Company. “That’s why we’re so proud to team up again with MuttNation on Mutts Across America. These surprise grants are our heartfelt way of recognizing and thanking the incredible shelters and people who work tirelessly to give pets the love and second chances they deserve.”
 
Each year, MuttNation conducts extensive research to carefully select the organizations that will be honored. There is no application process for Mutts Across America and recipients are given no advance notice before receiving the award. 
 
In addition to the Mutts Across America partnership, MuttNation and Tractor Supply started the Relief For Rescues Fund in 2023 to help shelters and shelter pets recover from natural disasters. Most recently the fund has assisted with recovery from the floods in Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey. To date, the fund has generated over $1.6 million and provides year-round recovery support for disasters such as floods, fires, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as in other emergency situations.  

Tractor Supply is also the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products, with a percentage of all sales going towards promoting and facilitating the mission of the MuttNation Foundation.  

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico was one of the organizations surprised with a Mutts Across America grant in 2024.

The 2025 Mutts Across America grant recipients are:
Alabama: Lake Martin Animal Shelter
Alaska: Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue
Arkansas: Greener Days Ahead Rescue
Arizona: Home Fur Good
California: Woods Humane Society
Colorado: RezDawg Rescue
Connecticut: Lucky Dog Refuge
Delaware: Greyhound Pet Adoptions of Delaware
Florida: Knuckle Bump Farms Foundation
Georgia: Renegade Paws Rescue
Hawaii: Kaua’i Humane Society
Idaho: Mountain Humane
Illinois: Border Tails Rescue
Indiana: Lucky Pups
Iowa: Animal Rescue of Carroll
Kansas: Kingman County Humane Society
Kentucky: Protect 4 Paws
Louisiana: Metairie Humane Society
Maine: Peace Ridge Sanctuary
Maryland: Reed’s Rescue
Massachusetts: Animal Rescue League of Boston
Michigan: Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary
Minnesota: The Rescue Crew
Mississippi: West Point Clay County Animal Shelter
Missouri: Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary
Montana: Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter
Nebraska: Blue River Pet Rescue
Nevada: Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation
New Hampshire: Hearts and Tails Animal Alliance
New Jersey: Animal Alliance of New Jersey
New Mexico: Desert Haven Animal Rescue
New York: Korean K9 Rescue
North Carolina: Perfectly Imperfect Pups
North Dakota: 4 Love of Dog Rescue
Ohio: Rescue Village
Oklahoma: Husky Halfway House
Oregon: Street Dog Hero
Pennsylvania: To Love a Canine Rescue
Rhode Island: The Hotel for Homeless Dogs
South Carolina: Richardson Rescue
South Dakota: Sioux Empire Pit Rescue
Tennessee: Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley
Texas: Grand Companions Humane Society 
Utah: Arctic Rescue
Vermont: Champlain County Canine Rescue
Virginia: Operation Paws for Homes
Washington: Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG)
West Virginia: Ritchie County Humane Society
Wisconsin: Paddy’s Paws
Wyoming: Lucky’s Place
Wildcard Selection: Wild Spirit Wolf Rescue & Sanctuary

About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation Foundation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization that has raised over $10 million in support of its mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation provides support through the MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief For Rescues Fund to shelters and supporting organizations in times of natural disaster and supports spay & neuter through the MuttNation “It Takes Balls” program, among numerous other initiatives. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a pet line of toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit MuttNation.com. 

Sons of Habit Signs with WME for Global Representation; New Single “Fools Gold” Out Now

Rising indie folk band Sons of Habit has signed with WME, the world’s leading entertainment agency, for exclusive global representation across all areas.

Formed just a year ago in the small community of Habit, KY, Sons of Habit brings together lead singer Mitchell Douglas, writing partner Hagan Edge and bandmates Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick – all childhood friends from Owensboro, KY. The group’s name comes from the trailer in Habit where they first began making music, blending country grit, rock edge and heartfelt storytelling into a sound all their own.

“Sons of Habit’s authenticity, musicianship and undeniable chemistry make them one of the most exciting new acts on the scene,” says WME’s Adam Fisher. “We’re thrilled to welcome them to WME and look forward to helping them bring their music to audiences worldwide.”
 
“We’ve been chasing this dream since those first nights in the trailer back in Habit, Kentucky,” says Sons of Habit. “To have WME in our corner means we can take the music we love to even more people, in more places, than we ever imagined. This is just the beginning.”

Last week, the band released “Fool’s Gold,” a brand new song written by band members Dalton Daniels, Hagan Edge and Mitchell Douglas. The new song comes on the heels of their debut EP, Nostalgia, which was released earlier this year. Fans can hear the music and more as the band continues their A Long Way From Corydon Tour. Since their first single “Madeline,” Sons of Habit has earned millions of streams, played headline shows nationwide and shared stages with Ole 60, Shane Smith & The Saints, The Revivalists and Dustin Lynch.

Front Row (L to R): Hagan Edge, Dalton Daniels, Mitchell Douglas, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick
Back Row (L to R): WME’s Adam Fisher, Champ Management / Red Light Management’s Evan Miller and Matt Musacchio and WME’s Janelle Flint
 Photo Credit : Dakota DeGraw

THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS ANNOUNCE AGAIN OUT OCTOBER 31st

Third Man Records' first Australian signing The Belair Lip Bombs have announced their new album, Again (out October 31st), available to pre-order below on signed limited edition indie blue vinyl, limited edition indie blue vinyl, standard black vinyl and CD. 

Again is the follow-up to the group's 2023 debut, Lush Life, a “punchy, hook-laden rock record…straightforward in sound but borderline unassailable in its construction” (The Guardian). The album marks a new chapter for Australia’s best-kept secret, who have been building a loyal local following since they first formed eight years ago with their earnestness and ultra-sticky power-pop song structures. Produced by Joe White of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Nao Anzai of The Teskey Brothers.

PRE-ORDER

Dizzy F'n Reed (Guns N' Roses) Releases Lyric Video for Single “Earn It 2 Burn It” via 50q records ​

Legendary rock pianist/keyboardist and longtime Guns N’ Roses member Dizzy F’n Reedhas just dropped his brand-new single, “Earn It 2 Burn It,” via 50q records. The track is the third single off his upcoming full length solo album Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me, which will see its physical vinyl release on August 22, 2025, with the digital full-length album release following on September 5, 2025.

In celebration of the release, Reed has also unveiled the official lyric video for “Earn It 2 Burn It,” which can be seen below.

Dizzy shares, "The song is about working our asses off and never actually seeing any money at all. And starting off our lives with incomprehensible debt from the cost of our education to do something else altogether while being pummeled with information about what we should like, want and need. The music was born from my love of metal and my hero John Lord. Thank you Johnny Kelly, Mike Duda and Jason for making it like it needed to be."

STREAM “Earn It 2 Burn It” 

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WATCH "Earn It 2 Burn It" Lyric Video Below.

Pre-order the physical vinyl at http://50qrecords.com/store/

Dizzy Reed and Pittsburgh based 50q records are proud to present his second solo album Rock ‘N’ Roll Chose Me, a personal and socially reflective 10-song album exploring themes of letting go, mental health struggles, the American Dream, and the unifying power of music, all viewed through a lens of perseverance, connection, and the human cost of chasing meaning in a divided society.

Written and produced by Dizzy Reed, the album is a gritty, emotionally charged journey. It was produced by Jason Achilles Mezilis, mixed by Evan Rodaniche and mastered by Gentry Studer.

Dizzy Reed continues to balance his legacy as a rock icon with his ever-evolving role as a songwriter, storyteller, and solo artist.

For fans of hard rock with heart and authenticity, Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me is the next chapter in Dizzy Reed’s musical journey.

Dizzy Reed is a US-born musician and composer who is best known as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for the rock band Guns N’ Roses. A touring musician since the age of 12, Dizzy joined Guns N’ Roses in 1990, helping transform the band's sound with his blues, funk and classic rock stylings on the keyboards, most notably on the Use Your Illusion I & II albums. He was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012 as a member of G N’ R, and fronts side project Hookers and Blow on lead vocals and keys.

About 50q records:

Founded in Pittsburgh, 50q records is built on a deep appreciation for the iconic sounds of the past, reimagined and amplified for today's sonic landscape. 50q records partners with bands and musicians who carry that timeless sound in their DNA, helping shape music that nods to the past while pushing forward with purpose.

For More Information Please Visit:

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PROFANE ELEGY Unleashes “The Accuser”

Independent black metal force PROFANE ELEGY has released their latest single, “The Accuser,” the final and most searing track from their forthcoming sophomore album Herezjarcha, out January 30, 2026.

Originally conceived as a two-man recording project, PROFANE ELEGY quickly evolved into a full four-piece band, igniting the live circuit in late 2023. With members spread across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the band’s creative process thrives in the digital realm with file sharing and relentless group chat collaborations forging every note of Herezjarcha.

“The Accuser” stands as a blistering indictment of false witnesses and a bold rejection of god. Drawing on the biblical portrayal of Satan as “the accuser of the brethren," the eternal prosecutor, the song assumes the role of the accuser itself. Blood is laid upon the hands of the hypocrites, and damnation is embraced without remorse.

Herezjarcha marks a natural yet fearless evolution from the band’s debut When All Is Nothing. While the essence of their original sound remains, it has been sharpened and expanded: more dynamic, more melodic, yet heavier and more unrelenting than ever. From mournful dirges to unhinged fury, each track is bound by a unified musical and lyrical vision. The album title, meaning “arch-heretic,” encapsulates its spirit: an oath, a testament, and a declaration of new heresy.

With “The Accuser” closing the eight-part descent into darkness, PROFANE ELEGY cements their place as a band unafraid to confront the sacred, embrace the profane, and speak with unflinching conviction.

About PROFANE ELEGY

PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries—while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.

The band’s debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it “a massive Doom delight.” Following the album’s release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.

Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism—often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.

Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before. The album title—a made-up word meaning “arch-heretic”—encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.

PROFANE ELEGY continues to forge a unique path within the underground metal scene. Blending bleak intensity with philosophical weight, they aim not just to be heard—but to be felt.

PROFANE ELEGY is:
 

• Mikael L – Vocals, Orchestration

• J Gulick – Guitars, Orchestration

• David G – Bass, Orchestration

• Sean M – Drums

Connect with PROFANE ELEGY:
 

• Bandcamp: https://profaneelegy.bandcamp.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Profane-Elegy/100092367915270/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profane_elegy/

• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/profaneelegy666

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@profaneelegy-23?si=OGKGak-ibt4gl7vK

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68ATD5yRmlH8jtbdZQzVFy?si=4THaO3qZRQaWLZUCvS4N1Q

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/profane-elegy/1687009599

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profaneelegy

CONJURER | Announce New Album "Unself"

British metal heavyweights CONJURER return with news of their mighty third album, Unself, which will be released 24th October via Nuclear Blast Records. 

Pre-order: 
https://conjurer.bfan.link/unself

To commemorate the moment, the band have also unveiled the first single from the release, 'Hang Them In Your Head'.

Watch the video below.

And stream 'Hang Them In Your Head' here: 
https://conjurer.bfan.link/htiyh

CONJURER comment: "Unself is a record that we have put everything of ourselves into, in a way that we didn’t think possible for this band. Hang Them… is only the beginning. Thank you all for your patience, we are happy to report that it will be worth the wait."

CONJURER will be touring Unself across the UK and Europe in November. UK dates will be supported by Pijn and Death Goals and EU dates will be joined by Frail Body.

CONJURER have evolved radically since the release of their debut album (Mire, 2018), and their second release (Páthos, 2022) saw them lauded among the most exciting British metal bands. Whilst award nominations and accolades accumulated, the four-piece band retained their very simple mission: to make heavy music and have fun whilst doing so. Preferring to use their spotlight to showcase technicality and musicality rather than centring politics or opinions, CONJURER lived in the moment and embraced everything that came their way.
  
Within the tumult of forging a renewed identity as a band, on Unself there is a more intense, more personal voyage of discovery unfurling for vocalist/guitarist Dani Nightingale. Diagnosed with autism at age 31, their long-held view of self, and perception of their place in the world began to unravel. Unself documents much of the piecing back together around the diagnosis, alongside the realisation they were non-binary. 
  
These vignettes of processing and self-actualisation take place against the backdrop of a society careening towards glassy-eyed capitalist dystopia; finding firm footing eludes many of us - and CONJURER delve headfirst into exploring these suffocating new societal parameters.
 
Within Unself's nine tracks, CONJURER deliver the writhing post-metal sound they’ve become known for, but have loosened their grip on the desire to fill every moment with sonic obliteration. Instead, they have leaned into utilising space, gifting listeners a little breathing room which serves to make the heavy elements feel all the more intense. 
  
A more direct, organic approach to songwriting was facilitated by the ever-strengthening bonds within the band, and the supportive environment created by producer Joe Clayton. Allowing themselves more time than with any previous recording experience, they committed to preproduction sessions, followed by an elongated recording period in order to do justice to the material they had crafted. Stripping back the excesses of previous outings to reveal their solid songwriting chops allowed for more clarity and more dynamics to shine through. To their ears, the mood, the core of the lyrical content and the music are more aligned than ever before. 
  
This record is the sound of four individuals living with more purpose and as a consequence creating with more purpose. Unself sees them reaching out to offer community, catharsis and connection. CONJURER remain true to their original mission - they’re still having fun, playing interesting heavy music - but now that music is imbued with the power that comes from opening themselves up to others, at first within the band, and now beyond.

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

Conjurer online:
https://www.facebook.com/conjureruk
https://x.com/ConjurerUK
https://www.instagram.com/conjureruk
https://www.conjureruk.com

RAVEN BLACK Unleashes Dual Darkness with Releases of CRY OF THE RAVEN & DEAD

Step into the twisted carnival not once more but twice more. Raven Black, the darkly theatrical metal phenomenon, is about to shatter reality with two devastating new releases: Cry of the Raven and Dead. Known for blending metal’s ferocity with a Tim Burton-esque world of eerie fantasy, Raven Blackis ready to deliver their most intense, emotionally charged, and sonically powerful work to date.

Following years of captivating fans with their unique “dark carnival metal” sound, Raven Black returns sharper, heavier, and more fearless than ever. Cry of the Raven promises a soaring, sinister journey through rage, resilience, and redemption—driven by bone-crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and Raven’s unmistakable voice cutting through the storm. Dead sinks even deeper, exploring mortality, loss, and the shadows of the soul with a theatrical ferocity that only this band can conjure.

CRY OF THE RAVEN

Song is about Raven’s hidden struggle with the demands and pressure while undergoing her own personal and private depression and illness. The stuff people don’t see or know the truth about. 

We all have some kind of suffering in silence. 

We are never alone in it but we sometimes choose to

keep it hidden. 

Meet RAVEN BLACK, a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal, influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music, serves as the soundtrack to vocalist Raven's duality as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

Drawing from a myriad of musical inspirations, RAVEN BLACK expertly blends elements from their favorite art forms, including movies, ethnic backgrounds, and personal life experiences. Each song is crafted to take fans on an adventure, offering new perspectives and understandings. Their sound ranges from melodic to dark, fun to raging and psychotic—yet every track tells a story.

At the heart of their narrative lies a comic book character: a girl whose innocence was taken at a young age. Overcoming her demons and cursed by her predators, she discovers she is half human, half doll. The doll within her is dark, and as she embraces her inner darkness, she travels with her demons who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power.

She is the key.

Boys Like Girls Announce "THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK)" + Watch "BLOOD AND SUGAR" VIDEO

In 2023, alt-pop powerhouse BOYS LIKE GIRLS made a long-awaited return with Sunday At Foxwoods, their first album in over a decade. The record is a beautiful meeting of their melody-driven pop anthems delivered with the maturity of a band that had many years of growth in between. A bold reintroduction that resonated with a new generation of listeners while igniting the hearts of longtime fans.
 
After writing and producing for artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Jason Derulo, frontman and songwriter Martin Johnson, brought a sharpened pen and a deeper sense of purpose back to the mic. With renewed energy, the whole band returned to a sold-out show on their hometown stage at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park with something to prove.
 
The Homecoming captures that night as unfiltered, electric, and unforgettable.

Today, they announce the September 8 release of THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK). Pre-save it here.

The band recorded their 100-minute set in Boston on October 26, 2023 for this live album, which captures BLG in their most natural state — on the stage.

BLG have also shared the video for "BLOOD AND SUGAR (LIVE)." Watch it below.

About the live album, Johnson shares:

"Fenway Park. The shrine. The cathedral of Boston. Where curses broke, where beers were spilled, where you can feel the city's heartbeat under green tin and red clay. You don’t just visit Fenway — you belong to it. I was baptized in peanut shells and piss-warm Bud Light. I sat in seats older than my grandfather's bad decisions and prayed to the church of Big Papi. It was ours. And then… they dug under it. Right into the bones of Lansdowne Street — into the bedrock of garage bands, bar fights, and rat nests the size of golden retrievers. They carved out the MGM Music Hall like a secret lair, a rebel bunker under the battlefield.
 
"I came up with a generation raised on Dunkin' Donuts and driven half-mad by traffic on Storrow Drive. We were kids with guitars slung over our backs like bayonets, howling through rusted-out PA systems in the backrooms of American Legions, screaming songs into the linoleum void of church basements while the Sox blew another lead in the 7th. We grew up in the shadow of the Big Dig — a $22 billion pothole we all paid for with our sanity — swallowing granite and history, trying to make room for a future nobody asked for. But under all that concrete? Something was rumbling.

BLG will embark on a slew of upcoming tour dates that run through October. The band has also announced several festival appearances and will be serving as support to The Jonas Brothers through October, as well. So it's a busy few months of touring ahead  Get tickets here.

BOYS LIKE GIRLS ON TOUR:
8/22 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place
8/27 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom
9/3 — Tucson, AZ — The Rialto Theatre
9/11 — Spokane, WA — Spokane County Interstate Fair*
10/3 — North Kansas City, MO —  VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City
10/18 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
11/16 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
*FESTIVAL DATES
 
WITH THE JONAS BROTHERS:
8/18 — Bethel, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/19 — Syracuse, NY — Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/21 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Centre
8/23 — Boston, MA — Fenway Park
8/24 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Broadview Stage at SPAC
8/26 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/28 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
8/30 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/31 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
9/4 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/6  — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome
9/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/18 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
9/20 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
9/22 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
9/25 — San Francisco, CA — Chase Center
9/26 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
9/27 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
9/28 — Phoenix, AZ — PHX Arena
9/30 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
10/2 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
10/6 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center

Scotland's FINI TRIBE announces "The Sheer Action of FINI TRIBE" anthology & shares 'I Want More' single

Scotland's iconic 1980s music mavericks Fini Tribe will be releasing "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987", a colossal retrospective anthology focused on the years 1982 to 1987 on October 10. These works include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12” singles (including "Detestimony") and the WaxTrax! singles, as well as unreleased live tracks. All tracks have been lovingly remastered and produced by the band's members.

Fini Tribe was born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in the very early 80s – 1980 to be precise. A tiny three-piece with no drummer would soon swell into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Band members Chris Connelly, Simon McGlynn, Andy McGregor, Davie Miller, Philip Pinsky, and John Vick haunted the cold, damp warrens of the Niddry Street and Blair Street rehearsal rooms, just off the high street in Old Town Edinburgh.

Drawing on the influences of everything from Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, and numerous angular funk bands that were spewing out of the John Peel Show at the time, they also drew from the seemingly bottomless well of modern film, writing, and art that was abundant in the festival city.

"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is their first retrospective, curated and designed by the band. It includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. The release features the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985.

"This compilation was a long time in the making, a labour of love for the band, showcasing our most productive years as a six-piece. The compilation of tracks – from professional BBC recordings to live performance and rehearsal room demos – gives as broad a spectrum of the breadth of the band's creativity during those five important years from 1982 to 1987," says Chris Connelly.

"The first single “I Want More” was originally released by WaxTrax! Records in October 1987. This is a cover of a song by Can, a firm favourite of the band since even before its inception! We had a great time re-arranging the song and working on its percussion-driven framework. When we approached WaxTrax!, Jim Nash told us that this single by Can was in heavy rotation always at the WaxTrax! store in CHICAGO, so we knew we had come to the right place".

Rehearsing and writing tirelessly between high school and part-time jobs, Fini Tribe played whenever they got the chance: CND benefits, support band for local mentors Visitors and Explode Your Heart, and endless rehearsals turning them into a well-oiled, if frantic, machine. Gigs farther afield were found in London, Glasgow and Aberdeen, and the sound grew as the band became more unique and distanced from their peers and ploughed their own furrow.
 
A debut self-released EP on their own FINIFLEX label led to a John Peel Session in 1985. Not to let the grass grow under their feet, the band quickly morphed into a formidable experimental dance unit. The arrival of sampling would cement this and 1986’s “Let The Tribe Grow” EP, with the anthemic, church-bell driven “Detestimony”, would become a lasting and iconic statement of intent unbeknownst to the band at that time. Fini Tribe heralded a new sound and new hypervisual approach, more akin to performance art than any straight rock ‘n roll, with a one-off performance at Edinburgh’s prestigious Assembly Rooms: sculpture, film, ritual, new music, and suspended bin bags full of lurid poster paint sprayed a shocked audience. The gauntlet was thrown, covered in paint, and slapped like a wet fish.

CREDITS
All tracks composed and performed by Chris Connelly, Andy McGregor, David Miller, Simon McGlynn, Philip Pinsky & John Vick, except "I Want More” (written by Karoli/Czukay/Schmidt/Leibezeit/Gilmour)
Published by Copyright Control / P.R.S. Concord Music / B.M.I. Momentum / Universal
Design & art direction: Andy McGregor, remixing 1980’s Fini art
Cover artwork: high school printed t-shirt by Simon McGlynn
Produced by Fini Tribe, John McVay, Dale Griffin, John Vick
Mixed by Fini Tribe, Paul Barker, John Vick
Engineered by Peter Haigh, Chic Medley, John Vick, Trigger, Mike Engles, Wilf Smarties, Rock Hardware
Recorded at Wilf’s Planet, Edinburgh
Pier House, Edinburgh
Demo & rehearsal recordings made at Niddry Street Rehearsal Rooms, Edinburgh with overdubs at various band members’ flats around Edinburgh
Live recordings made at Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, 15 December 1983
Live recordings made at Calton Studios, Edinburgh, 27 May 1987
Location recordings made at Monimail, Fife, Scotland
Southern Studios, London
BBC Studios, Maida Vale, London, 12 May 1985
Mastered by James Scott, Populist Recording & Mastering
Shipwrecked Industries CD catalogue no. SHIP004CD
Shipwrecked Industries LP catalogue No. SHIP004LP
Distribution via Virtual Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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INAUGURAL PRESIDENT U.S. RALLIES SLATED FOR DECEMBER

PRESIDENT arrive on American soil for the first time.

Two inaugural headline rallies have been scheduled this December:

12/3 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
12/8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre

These are the only U.S. PRESIDENT appearances of 2025.

A call to both coasts. A moment of unity.

Volume is inevitable.

Tickets will be available to mailing list subscribers from Wednesday, August 13 at 10am local time.

General on-sale begins Friday, August 15 at 12pm ET.

Attendance is not mandatory — but it is expected.

PRE-SAVE "KING OF TERRORS" EP

GWAR Invades Australia for Good Things Festival 2025 + Announces Official Action Figures from Trick or Treat Studios

Shock rock overlords GWAR storm back to Australia this December for Good Things Festival 2025, their first Down Under shows in over a decade and they’re bringing the carnage in more ways than one. Alongside their milestone multimedia release, 'The Return of Gor Gor,' GWAR has teamed with Trick or Treat Studios to launch a new series of officially licensed action figures, perfect for fans who want to bring the Scumdogs’ chaos home.

The band’s Australian return follows the release of 'The Return of Gor Gor,' a grotesque, hilarious, and gloriously violent audio/visual assault celebrating 40 years of GWAR’s intergalactic mayhem. Featuring the brutal new single “Tyrant King” and a 32-page comic, the release resurrects GWAR’s legendary reptilian war beast, Gor Gor, in all its blood-drenched glory.

Jizmak Da Gusha says:

“GWAR is obtaining work visas as undercover plumbers to unclog all the disgusting items Aussies put down their drains. But, the truth is, we have been asked to come back to Australia to fix all of their government’s problems. Should take about a week. I’m secretly excited to go down under because it’s shark season and lots of people are being eaten, which is very entertaining for me. Fun vacation all around.”

The Berserker Blöthar adds:

"For the second time in 40 years, GWAR is going down under. That’s right. December 2025, we invade our favorite penile colony. So throw another corpse on the barbie and get ready for metal, mutants, blood, and trickling rivulets of laughter! Because we are the true gods of shock rock, and we are coming to Australia!"

📸: Shawn Stanley

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2025 – AUSTRALIA

Dec 5 – Melbourne, AU @ Flemington Racecourse

Dec 6 – Sydney, AU @ Centennial Park

Dec 7 – Brisbane, AU @ Showgrounds

Tickets available HERE

From the farthest reaches of space come the Scumdogs of the Universe—now in collectible plastic form! Trick or Treat Studios has unleashed a new series of officially licensed GWAR action figures, each packaged in retro-style blister cards featuring artwork by Dug Nation.

Each figure comes with character-specific weapons and instruments, ready to bring the chaos wherever you take them:



• Pustulus Maximus – spear, dagger & guitar

• Beefcake the Mighty – sword & bass

• Jizmak Da Gusha – war hammer & drumsticks

• Balsac the Jaws of Death – battle axe & guitar

• Blöthar the Berserker – sword & shield

In addition to the five figures, the Spew Tank is a plastic jar with a screw-top lid, filled with vile RED SPEW, translucent red blood slime, and containing the most crucial pieces of the Scumdog leader himself, Oderus Urungus.

Inside the Spew Tank, you’ll find his head, torso, and the legendary Cuttlefish of Cthulhu, ready to assemble with the limbs included in the five GWAR action figures.

Collect all five members and the Spew Tank to complete this exclusive Oderus Urungus Build a Figure!

Pre-orders from GWAR.net include Oderusfor free!

Pre-Order the Action Figures HERE

Beefcake the Mighty proclaims:

“Behold! The mad scientists at Trick or Treat Studios have joined forces with The Scumdogs of The Universe to clone a massive GWAR army! That’s right, the first wave of GWAR action figures has arrived! These fun-size versions of your Lords and Masters are fully poseable and ready to kick the crap out of all your other puny collectible dollies!”

Each figure is sold separately.

Warning: May cause spontaneous moshing.

For more information on Trick or Treat Studios, visit HERE

Don't Miss GWAR Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary on

"The Return of Gor Gor Tour" This Fall

San Francisco's OCTAVIAN WINTERS unveils 'Hermine' ahead of A Murder of Crows appearance

San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters presents their new single 'Hermine', an invigorating song that channels the band's edgier energy. Erupting with a wall of sound from the first notes, this is the first song written for their debut album, anticipated for early 2026 via Stratis Capta Records.

Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters is guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull), drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), bassist Jay Denton and Ria Aursjoen (AURSJOEN) on vocals and keyboards. Fusing a visceral and ethereal sound, they create haunting textures and channel half-remembered stories from an indifferent metropolis, shadows and lunar energy looming over a concrete maze.

Now critically acclaimed, the band gained a solid reputation with their 2023 debut EP 'The Line or Curve', and 2024's 'Nebula / Velveteen' collaboration with Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto), their tightly crafted songs running the gamut from the ethereal to the dark and driving. This new offering, 'Hermine', visits those harder edges.

"Hermine was wonderful to write and sing because it has a real no-holds-barred energy about it. I was also able to revisit some of my metal roots, in terms of vocal delivery, which was both fun and cathartic," says vocalist Ria Aursjoen. "The lyrics reference the novel Steppenwolf by Hesse, and explore the nature of the fragmented psyche and passionately urges the freedom of self acceptance."

Randy Gzebb says, "It feels like the song is moving forward with unstoppable momentum. This is one of my favorite songs to play live". Stephan Salit adds, “I started out writing this as an homage to Geordie Walker (R. I. P. )  but it took on a life of its own and well, here we are".

Just as their forthcoming album, 'Hermine' was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by William Faith (The Bellwether Syndicate, Faith & the Muse, Christian Death) at 13 Studio in Chicago.

Octavian Winters' members have a rich history of collaborating and touring with notable artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Lords of the New Church, Savage Republic, Christian Death, The Frozen Autumn, Everything Goes Cold and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.

Octavian Winters will be performing at A Murder of Crows Festival in New York on August 30, joining Pink Turns Blue, Vision Video, Ritual Howls, Hallowed Hearts, Astari Nite, Soft Vein, Altar de Fey, Nox Novacula, The Brickbats, The Long Losts and 45 Grave. West coast fans can also enjoy their October 31 show at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles for their legendary Ghostly Halloween Ball.

As of August 12, 'Hermine' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Concert tickets can be obtained at  https://octavianwinters.com/shows

CREDITS 
Music written by Octavian Winters
Lyrics by Ria Aursjoen
Ria Aursjoen - Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit - Guitars / Vocals
Randy Gzebb -  Drums
Jay Denton - Bass
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago, IL
Released by Stratis Capta Records
Published by Flare and Bloom Music BMI
Cover artwork backdrop by Henry Austin Lannan
Octavian Winters wordmark by Eric Olson
Artist photos by David Kruschke, except
Banner portrait by Katheleen Landino
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

PERFORMANCES
August 30 @ 6pm - A Murder of Crows Festival, New York, NY
October 31 @10pm - Bar Sinister, Los Angeles - Ghostly Halloween Ball


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Comedian, Singer/Songwriter Matt Mathews Signs with WME

Comedian and singer/songwriter Matt Mathews has signed with WME for global representation.
 
Mathews has become one of comedy’s most in-demand rising stars. His raw, relatable humor—drawn from life as a boudoir photographer, barrel racer, farmer, proud Alabamian and LGBTQ+ trailblazer—has earned him acclaim including Deadline’s “Future of Comedy” inclusion and a fiercely devoted fanbase 12 million strong who have accounted for over 1 billion-views-and-counting across social media. 
 
The man The Advocate opines “has truly paved his own unique path in the world of comedy and entertainment,” is currently on his Live Nation promoted Boujee On A Budget Tour, which launched earlier last year. The blockbuster tour has now expanded to 89 shows and counting and is on track to be one of most successful comedy runs of 2025 with over 150,000 tickets already sold. 

The multi-hyphenate entertainer is also readying his debut self-titled music album with Producer Stanton Edward (The Wallflowers, Jewel) to be released next year, following the success of tracks, “What a War” and “Joke’s On Me,” which were released earlier this year. 

“I’m beyond excited to be joining the team at WME,” shares the Alabamian. “I’ve built so much from the ground up with a small but mighty crew, and now it’s time to level up with a whole new team of people who believe in the vision just as much as I do.  It’s equal parts surreal and overdue— we’re just getting started.”

Mathews kicks off the second leg of his Boujee On A Budget Tour on Sept. 12 in Knoxville, TN and will trek across the US through the end of the year. The second leg of the tour will include multiple shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and a special homecoming show in Birmingham, AL on Dec. 29, at Legacy Arena at The BJCC, marking the comedian’s first-ever arena show. For the latest news and tour dates visit mattmathews.com.

In addition to WME, Mathews is represented by Oscar Peterson for management; Jeff Jones of FBMM, for business management and Ebie McFarland and Joseph Conner of Essential Broadcast Media for public relations. 

About Matt Mathews:
Matt Mathews has become one of comedy’s most in-demand rising stars. His raw, relatable humor—drawn from life as a boudoir photographer, barrel racer, farmer, proud Alabamian and LGBTQ+ trailblazer—has earned him acclaim including Deadline’s “Future of Comedy” inclusion and a fiercely devoted fanbase 12 million strong who have accounted for over 1 billion-views-and-counting across social media. 
 
About WME:
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater and more.  Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.

Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum Announce Livestreams for “Band Together Texas” Flood Relief Benefit Concert

Band Together Texas, the star-studded benefit concert spearheaded by Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, will now deliver the show’s powerful message and all-star lineup to fans unable to join in person via livestreams across iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net. Set for Sunday, August 17 at Moody Center in Austin, the event supports Central Texas flood recovery efforts with proceeds benefiting The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation. 
 
The full show will be available to listen to live on all 150 iHeartRadio country stations as well as SiriusXM’s The Highway and Outlaw Country channels, while fans can also tune in to a video livestream on YouTube via Lambert and McCollum’s official channels, on Facebook via Lambert and McCollum’s pages and on nugs.net. At-home streaming is made possible through the support of H-E-B, bringing the event to audiences across Texas and beyond.
 
Band Together Texas will feature performances from an all-star roster of Texas talent in addition to Lambert and McCollum – including Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers Band. 
 
In addition to the musical performances, notable Texans lending their support to the event include actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; television host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott. 
 
The evening will also feature tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience.
 
Band Together Texas is made possible with the generous support of partners including WoodNext Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Woodforest National Bank, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, H-E-B, Kendra Scott, Moody Center, Poncho, Tecovas, Uber and Whataburger.

Kenny Chesney Celebrates FINALLY Finishing HEART LIFE MUSIC on No Shoes Radio

When Kenny Chesney agreed to write a book about his journey from a kid in the Smoky Mountains to dominating America’s football stadiums for the past 20+ years, he applied himself to the mission with the same commitment he does everything else. Hundreds of hours talking, going through pictures, thinking about what it all means, the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame invitee wanted to capture the joy of chasing what was often far beyond his reach, but never his imagination.
 
“What they don’t tell you,” Chesney says laughing, “is how much goes into polishing, how many times you’ll read it… orhow many moments you’ll have to leave out. But for me, I really wanted to send a love letter to all the places and characters along the way that made this journey such an incredible ride. When I look back, I can’t believe the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve heard and the music I’ve been able to hear from songwriters, other artists, as well as all the songs I’ve been fortunate enough to cut.
 
“And now, finally, my co-writer Holly Gleason and I can exhale – knowing the book truly is done, we grabbed the moment for No Shoes Radio. For anyone who sees Heart Life Music sitting somewhere, not only is it a whole lot of love, adventure and things I loved thinking about all over again, it’s a huge chunk of my last year. So if you were wondering, now you know.”

Hand curated, Heart Life Music takes anyone with a dream on a voyage of so many unlikely destinations, opportunities and discouragements to show: if you don’t give up, if you just keep working, amazing things can happen. But even more than the work, it’s the friendship and laughter along the way.
 
“We were trying to create snapshots of my journey, vignettes of my soul,” Chesney offers, “and lots of my friends since I started on this magic carpet ride. I moved to Nashville in January 1991, and here we are, talking about it in this book. Sitting here looking at the ocean, hearing these waves crashing, we can’t wait. Especially if you’ve been part of this journey, I can’t wait for you to relive it…and for those who weren’t part of this journey, we hope you take something from this and apply it to your life, we can’t for you to hear it, errr, read it.”
 
Known for commanding the largest stages nationwide, Heart Life Music ventures to places long gone, makes unexpected music in Jamaica, the Kremlin, New England and Cabo San Lucas, drifts across the waters of the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Beyond meeting and collaborating with heroes, forging transcendent friendships in the islands and beyond, Chesney’s introspective look at the songs and sound that defined No Shoes Nation offers the intimacy of sharing a slow afternoon on the water.

About the Book
Heart Life Music
by Kenny Chesney
with Holly Gleason
On Sale: Nov. 4, 2025 | William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Hardcover ISBN: 9780063423107 | $32.50
E-book ISBN: 9780063423114 | $14.99
Digital Audio ISBN: 9780063423121 | $27.99
Preorder HERE
 
About The Authors
One of contemporary American music's biggest names, Kenny Chesney was voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year and was named Billboard’s No.1 Country Artist of the 21st Century. Selling out America’s major stadiums for two decades and playing to over a million fans every summer since 2002, Variety pronounced him “country music’s only true long-term stadium act.” The East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has over 105 platinum certifications, won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year eight times, as well as holding Billboard's record for the most Country Airplay No. 1s with 36 chart-topping songs that define coming of age in the flyover in the 21st Century. This year, the game-changing superstar became the first country artist to perform at the groundbreaking Sphere, taking No Shoes into a whole new dimension. Creating a space to work hard, play hard, love hard and come together in the spirit of celebrating all the moment offers. Heart Life Music is his first book.
 
Holly Gleason’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, the Library of Congress’ National Registry of Sound Recordings, among other outlets. She was the LA Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year and the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Association’s Independent Journalist of the Year.  A former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Case Western Reserve Fellow, she’s the creator of Belmont Book Award-winning Woman Walk The Line, and co-authored Miranda Lambert’s New York Times best-seller Y’All Eat Yet as well as  Prine on Prine: Interviews & Encounters.”

JOHN MORGAN DROPS “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” TOUR LINEUP — REAL FRIENDS & REAL STORIES

4x #1 hitmaker John Morgan is ready to turn up the heat this fall with his highly anticipated “Friends Like That” Tour, and today he’s revealing the crew who will be getting the crowd amped and ready for an unforgettable night. Named after his breakout, chart-topping single featuring Jason Aldean that’s taken over playlists, radio stations and speakers across the country, the country music maverick invites out Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory for an epic first-ever headlining run that will span 20-dates nationwide. 

With the captivating artist-on-the-rise’s reminiscent “Kid Myself” climbing the country radio charts, John shares: “This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back. These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.” 

Brent Anderson co-produced and co-wrote alongside John Morgan on his critically acclaimed debut album, Carolina Blue — a project MusicRow hailed as “a greatest hits collection in waiting,” and the Tennesseanpraised as “a studied, hit-laden road to Nashville country stardom.” Anderson - an artist, songwriter and producer with his own impressive resume - truly helped John mold the soul of this album, helping him shape a debut that feels less like a first chapter and more like a breakout moment years in the making.

When John first moved to Nashville, he shared a house with longtime friend and fellow artist Jeb Gipson. One afternoon, while John was mowing the lawn, he got a life-changing phone call — Jason Aldean was on the line, offering him a record and publishing deal. Thinking it had to be a prank, John dropped everything, sprinted inside, and found Jeb to make sure he wasn’t imagining it. That day, Jeb became a first-hand witness to the moment John’s career officially took off.

Labelmates, John and Ryan and Rory first crossed paths at CMA Fest, where they quickly bonded over the shared experience of being new artists navigating Nashville’s ten-year town. What started as casual conversation backstage turned into a fast friendship rooted in music and hustle. 

Lauded as an “accomplished songwriter” by People and “Music City Songwriting Star” by the Tennessean, the multi-talented and electrifying entertainer is ready to bring his album full of stadium-ready anthems to the fans with his “Friends Like That” in tow. Hitting major markets like Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, San Diego and more, the tour kicks off October 9 in Buffalo, NY. Get tickets HERE. 

“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works ~

October 10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas ~

October 17 - Atlanta, GA - Smith’s Olde Bar <

October 22 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center <

October 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Stashe at the Intersection <

October 24 - Chicago, IL - Carol’s Pub <

October 25 - Medina, OH - Thirsty Cowboy <

November 6 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird <

November 7 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Palace <

November 8 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar <

November 28 - Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose +

November 29 - Colorado Springs, CO - Whiskey Rose +

November 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse 2565 +

December 4 - Great Falls, MT - Newberry +

December 5 - Spokane, WA - The District at the Knitting Factory +

December 6 - Tacoma, WA - Elks Temple +

December 7 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge +

December 9 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post +

December 10 - San Diego, CA - Moonshine Flats +

December 13 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah’s Casino <

~ Brent Anderson

< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory

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