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Singer-songwriter Dani Jack has released her new EP, Dear John, a personal project dedicated to her late friend and co-writer John Cirillo. There may not be a song called “Dear John” on the EP, but the title sums up what the project means to Jack. A “Dear John” is traditionally a goodbye letter, and these are the final songs Jack will ever release that she wrote with Cirillo. For her, the EP is also a thank you to a friend who believed in her and played an important role in her music.

The Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup, and 3OH!3 concert at Moody Amphitheater in Austin was the ultimate 2000s time capsule. The outdoor venue under the Austin skyline had a relaxed but electric vibe, bringing together older fans who grew up with the music and a younger generation hearing it live for the first time. 3OH!3 started the show and got the crowd excited with their fun songs and high-energy performance.

New Music Friday is here, and this week’s lineup has a little bit of everything! From fresh singles and highly anticipated albums to new voices making their mark, there’s plenty of new music worth adding to your weekend playlist. Check out some of our favorite releases from this week below!

Kat Velasco is continuing to introduce listeners to the world of her upcoming debut album with her latest single, “Ventura Highway,” out now. A breezy, mid-tempo track with a touch of Stevie Nicks-inspired energy, “Ventura Highway” feels warm, nostalgic and effortlessly beachy. From the moment the track begins, Velasco transports you straight to the California coast — windows down, ocean air coming through and nowhere in particular to be.

Keisha Gilles is back home for the summer! The Broadway starlet is Motormouth Maybelle in The Cape Playhouse’s Hairspray! We got to chat with her on it all. Welcome back home! What makes Massachusetts summers so special? Thank you! For me, getting to be on the Cape is so special. My family and I used to visit almost every summer when I was little. So, it’s nice to be back. It’s also, such a nice break from the humidity in New York City.

The Jonas Brothers expanded the 20th anniversary of their Burnin’ Up Tour to a full nationwide tour! On Sunday, August 16, arenas across America debuted the tour announcement. Each venue displayed the concert date in the iconic flame text that the Jo Bros previously used for the tour. The announcements were displayed on the signs outside the venues and posted to their social media accounts while tagging the brothers and captioning “BURNING UP,” in all caps.

New Music Friday is here, and this week’s lineup is packed with fresh releases worth adding to your playlist. From highly anticipated albums and EPs to brand-new singles from rising artists and fan favorites, there’s plenty of new music to dive into. Check out some of our favorite releases from this week below!

Friday is finally here, and that means one thing: new music! This week’s releases are giving listeners plenty to get excited about, with fresh songs and projects ready to soundtrack the weekend. From rising artists to familiar favorites, there’s something new for every playlist. Keep reading to check out some of our favorite releases from New Music Friday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Vw4Ffo06s&list=RDv4Vw4Ffo06s&start_radio=1

Country rock artist Jason Cross celebrates the people, places, and values that shaped him with his new single, “Hot Girls Cold Beer (Big Trucks Small Towns),” available everywhere now. Blending gritty country-rock production with an unapologetically blue-collar perspective, the track is a tribute to small-town pride, hard work, and the traditions that continue to define country living. LISTEN TO “HOT GIRLS COLD BEER (BIG TRUCKS SMALL TOWNS)” HERE.

Nashville pop-punk band Cherry Vance officially kicks off a new chapter with the release of their single, “better,” available everywhere now. Blending hard-hitting instrumentation and emotionally driven lyrics, the self-produced track introduces listeners to a band quickly gaining momentum in Nashville’s alternative scene. LISTEN TO “BETTER” HERE.