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Metallica has officially extended its record-breaking M72 World Tour into a third year, announcing 21 new North American shows set for April, May, and June 2025. The tour, which has already captivated millions since its launch in 2023, will continue the signature No Repeat Weekends—with each night featuring entirely different setlists and support from heavy-hitting bands like Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies, and Ice Nine Kills.

As he moves towards the October 25th release of his new album ‘BENJAMIN’, Jake Isaac’s recent singles have been about the important things in life: family, love, identity, heritage and support. With those songs landing significant acclaim, including Radio 2 playlists for ‘GOOD MAN’ and ‘BLACK OR WHITE’ as well as a cover feature from Echoes, Jake now unveils the new single ‘FOOLS FOR LOVE’. Listen below.

Chesney Hawkes, the '90s pop sensation who shot to fame with his iconic hit "The One and Only," is back with his first new music in over a decade. The national treasure has reemerged with a fresh, bold single, "Get A Hold Of Yourself," marking a significant new chapter in his career. Premiered on BBC Radio 2, the track brings Hawkes’ unmistakable voice to a vibrant, pop-rock anthem, blending nostalgic elements with a contemporary twist.

Entertaining millions with his show-stopping guitar skills, MARCIN today releases his long-awaited debut album DRAGON IN HARMONY, available now on Sony Music Masterworks. Named “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” by Guitar World, Marcin brings his signature percussive style and solo-arranging brilliance to the debut full-length, which boasts collaborations with Portugal. The Man, Polyphia’s Tim Henson, Delaney Bailey, and Ichiko Nito.

GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum band Deftones, hailing from Sacramento, have announced their 2025 North American Tour, marking their first headlining tour since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will span the country with stops at iconic arenas coast to coast. It kicks off on February 25 at the Moda Center in Portland, OR, with major stops including the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, on March 6, and Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on April 3. The final show will take place at TD Garden in Boston, MA, on April 8. Special guests The Mars Volta and Fleshwater will join the tour. You can watch the official trailer.

Janalynn Castelino’s dramatic-pop Spanish single ‘Drama' is scheduled to release this Friday, September 20th. The 25-year old versatile singer will be heard singing aloud “No Hagamos Drama” as she aims at cutting out issues that arise from a personal sense of ego and it’s dramatisation in relationships. 

The International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) has once again held its annual awards show in Atlanta, and a Chattanooga, TN area resident has taken home the gold. Gary R. Farmer, a music producer with 38 years of experience, has been creating music for clients worldwide from his studio in Flintstone, GA, helping many of them achieve number one chart positions. His name is now the subject of daily conversation in countries such as New Zealand and Australia. Farmer has performed across 48 states and four countries, most recently touring New Zealand for 25 days with Joy Adams, a resident of the country.

Fresh off receiving MTV’s prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs, Katy Perry has dropped her latest single, “I’m His, He’s Mine” featuring Doechii. The infectious track, where both artists confidently express their love and loyalty, is a standout from Perry’s upcoming album, 143, set to release on September 20 via Capitol Records. Watch video below.

Fresh off a furious festival season and their biggest sold-out show ever, electronic music trailblazers Chase & Status have announced their headlining North American Tour — and tickets go on sale today at 10am local time. Starting October 31, the duo is planning takeovers of Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Denver, and Chicago, with support from Skepsis, Sirene, Peekaboo, MPH, and others to be announced. Tickets available here.

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Jelly Roll has reached new heights on his first ever all-arena run of newly launched “Beautifully Broken Tour”, where he has sold over 550,000 tickets on his largest headlining tour to date. The tour kicked off with multiple sold out shows in Salt Lake City, Nampa, San Jose, and Sacramento, as well as a headlining date at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Special guests Machine Gun Kelly, Wiz Khalifa and Jessie Murph all made surprise appearances at his LA performance. Watch a behind the scenes video from Billboard News here.

In a surprise move no one saw coming, Soul Coughing has reunited for the first time in 25 years. The alternative rock band, famous for their eclectic fusion of genres, kicked off their return with a performance of their hit song "Super Bon Bon" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, marking their first television appearance in decades.

Today, Bastille’s Dan Smith unveils “&” Part Two – a two track release featuring new singles, Blue Sky & The Painter and Leonard & Marianne, taken from the forthcoming album “&” (Ampersand) out October 25^th.

Grammy-winning and 8x BRIT-nominated British pop trio Clean Bandit have achieved #1 on TikTok’s Top 50 Music Chart and TikTok’s Billboard Chart with their smash hit ‘Symphony feat. Zara Larsson’, for two weeks running so far. 7 years after its initial release, the song has been propelled into virality by a dolphin meme trend that has organically sprung up across the world. The memes are being created by pairing the chorus of Symphony with images of dolphins, jumping, with a funny but unfortunate phrase written over it.

Jack White has unveiled the official music video for his new single, "That’s How I’m Feeling," from his latest album, No Name. The video premiered today on YouTube, coinciding with the album’s release on streaming platforms and digital services via Third Man Records. Vinyl and CD editions will be available tomorrow, Friday, September 13, in stores everywhere, with pre-orders open now. Watch premiere below.

Chappell Roan, a pop singer-songwriter hailing from Missouri, has had a whirlwind rise to fame in the past year. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, released in 2023 through Island Records, may not have been an immediate commercial success, but it quickly became a fan favorite and a "sleeper hit" by early 2024. The album's vulnerability, humor, and catchy hooks resonated with listeners, helping it land on several year-end best albums lists and cementing Roan’s place as one of pop’s most exciting new voices.

Multi-platinum pop sensation Lauv has just released his latest single, "First Heartbreak," and it's already stirring strong emotions among fans. Known for his poignant storytelling, Lauv delivers an anthem of love and loss, combining heartbreak with an undercurrent of hope. The track comes just as the artist prepares to kick off his U.S. mini-tour, “Lauv - One Night In,” set to hit iconic venues including New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.

British band Tors have enjoyed one of the best years on the road imaginable - and there’s much more to come. A European arena tour as guests to James Blunt? Completed. A UK headline tour including their biggest London show at Islington Assembly Hall? Sold-out. Their debut North American show at BottleRock opening for Ed Sheeran? Done. Plus, two packed sets at Glastonbury with highlights broadcast on Radio 1 by Jess Iszatt. And that’s before we mention Bonnaroo, a first show in their home-from-home Woodstock, plus Boardmasters, Victorious and more.

Franz Ferdinand has officially announced their highly anticipated new studio album, The Human Fear, set for release on Friday, January 10th, 2025, through Domino. Produced in collaboration with Mark Ralph, known for his work on the band’s 2013 album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, The Human Fear promises to deliver the band’s signature upbeat, life-affirming sound while exploring themes of deep-seated human anxieties.

Fans eagerly awaiting Oasis's 2025 reunion tour are facing sticker shock—not just for tickets but for accommodation as well. According to new data from QR Code Generator, Airbnb hosts are hiking prices to match the surge in demand, particularly in Cardiff, where prices have skyrocketed.

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Nashville country artist Corey Kent is on fire. After more than 15 years of carving his own path, the platinum-selling country rocker is now riding high with his sophomore album Black Bandana—hailed as one of NPR’s “Best Albums” of the year. With his "charismatic vocals," as Rolling Stone notes, lifting every track, Kent is preparing to launch his headlining Black Bandana Tour starting September 21 in Paso Robles, CA. Tickets are on sale now.