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All Photos by Lauren Hernandez 📸 PUP & Jeff Rosenstock rolled into San Antonio as part of their co-headline tour, with a name being just as chaotic as the performance we got – A Cataclysmic Rapture of Friendshipness brought pure punk mayhem to the Paper Tiger. I hadn’t heard of…
Los Angeles, CA  –  Cinematic dark pop artist Samantha Leah has shared a thrilling yet sentimental new single, “Smile,” investigating her internal battles fit with a carnival-esque score. Leah’s uniquely avant-garde sound leaves listeners fascinated with its relatable lyrics and mystical energy. The vulnerable, spooky anthem explores the emotions we hide…
Cheerful Music, the forward-thinking label redefining international pop, has built a global presence through bold collaborations and innovative sounds. With its distinctive focus on cross-cultural collaboration, Cheerful Music is spotlighting a fresh generation of artists who fuse the vibrancy of UK and European pop with the depth and innovation…
American Thrash Metal band *Abyssal Decay* released their self titled album. The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mark Newman in his home studio. https://abyssaldecay666.bandcamp.com/album/abyssal-decay https://open.spotify.com/album/5EdurfDzSrc1QtMKVEHYHM Formed in 2024 by veteran guitarist Mark Newman, who has been playing Thrash Metal for over 30 years, *Abyssal Decay* delivers a ferocious…
LOS ANGELES (OCTOBER 7, 2025) – The ’80s cult classic Deathstalker is back in an amped-up, reverential reboot, courtesy of writer-director Steven Kostanski (Frankie Freako, Psycho Goreman) and executive producer Slash (Guns N’ Roses). The film features a stellar, rousing, equally tributary title track from Emmy and BAFTA Award–winning composer Bear McCreary…
MĂłnaco (6 de octubre de 2025) – El Ăcono global de la mĂşsica urbana, Daddy Yankee, fue homenajeado la noche del 4 de octubre en MĂłnaco por la Global Gift Foundation con el prestigioso Global Gift Humanitarian Award, en reconocimiento a más de dos dĂ©cadas de impacto, compromiso social y labor filantrĂłpica que han dejado huella en…
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 6, 2025 – Riot Games has released “Ties That Bind,” the official cinematic theme for 2XKO, performed by Courtney LaPlante, acclaimed vocalist for 2x GRAMMY-nominated progressive metal band Spiritbox. Blending LaPlante’s invigorating vocals with Riot Games’ cinematic vision, “Ties That Bind” delivers a powerful and anthemic soundscape that crescendos into an epic, soaring finale…
A few years ago, while at a music event for SXSW to showcase future musicians, we were able to meet a young lady named Jzade Forte. I was able to talk to her briefly with an interview and talk music with her. I knew she has a bright future with…
American Death Metal band Slaughter Thy Wicked released their new single «Tormented». The single was recorded, mixed and mastered by Luke Hendricks in his home studio. https://slaughterthywicked.bandcamp.com/track/tormented https://open.spotify.com/album/7dJlmYuRkM5DrqopwpK2mn Formed in 2010 by multi-instrumentalist Luke Hendricks, Slaughter thy Wicked has remained a fiercely DIY one-man project. From humble beginnings with looping pedal recordings to more refined…
NASHVILLE, TN  ––  Country music trailblazer Colt Ford has announced the release of his brand-new album, Little Out There, available everywhere on November 7, 2025 via Average Joes Entertainment. The project marks Ford’s first full-length release since his near-fatal heart attack in April 2024—a powerful comeback story underscored by resilience, passion, and a renewed creative…