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MISSIO Return to Their Electronic Roots on New Album ‘Love & Heartbreak’

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Article Views: 0 Dark-pop duo MISSIO have released their sixth studio album, Love & Heartbreak, via Nettwerk Music Group. The 14-track effort sees the Austin-born pair embracing the shadowy electronic sound that first propelled them to prominence with their 2017 debut, Loner, while expanding it with a cinematic scope inspired by larger-than-life film scores. Produced by longtime collaborator Dwight A. Baker, Love & Heartbreak was created almost entirely through remote collaboration.
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Bayside Announce Fall Headline Tour & Festival Appearances

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Article Views: 0 Queens punk rock icons Bayside — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O’Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian (bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — are pleased to announce their Fall 2026 tour plans. They will hit the road on a headline run that kicks off September 15th in Fort Collins, Colorado and runs through October 10th in Louisville, Kentucky. Driveways and Grave Secrets will serve as support.
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Reese Weil and Nef The Pharaoh Cruise into Summer with “I Ain’t Worried”

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By Dawn Jones
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Article Views: 0 California artist, producer, and songwriter Reese Weil released his latest single, “I Ain’t Worried,” on July 4, teaming up with Bay Area rapper Nef The Pharaoh for a collaboration that leans into the easygoing confidence and late-night energy synonymous with West Coast hip-hop. Also featuring Derek King and Cotati7z, the track serves as the first taste of Valet, an upcoming collaborative project from Weil and Nef The Pharaoh.
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Max Bemis (Say Anything) Announces Summer Solo Storyteller Shows

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Article Views: 0 Say Anything frontman, acclaimed songwriter, and mental health advocate Max Bemis will close out the summer with three intimate solo performances (tickets) unlike anything he’s presented before.
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Beyond Boundaries: Awich, ONE OK ROCK, CHICO CARLITO, and Paledusk Unite as YAO

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By Angel Polito
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Article Views: 1 A Genre-Defying Supergroup is Born In a monumental cross-genre collaboration, some of Japan’s most influential musical forces have officially united. Japanese Hip-Hop Queen Awich, acclaimed rapper CHICO CARLITO, global rock icons ONE OK ROCK, and boundary-pushing alternative-rock act Paledusk have launched an exciting new project called YAO.
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Boots And Hearts Semi-Finalists Announced for 2026 Emerging Artist Showcase

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By Ethan Jones
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Article Views: 1 As we inch closer to Boots and Hearts, the battle for the last slot only continues to heat up, and today, the semi-finalists of the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase cut down the competition to 8 artists.
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Blacktop Mojo Releasing “S.A.D.” Single on July 17th!

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Article Views: 0 Independent alternative rock band Blacktop Mojo returns with their emotionally charged new single, “S.A.D.,” available on all streaming platforms on July 17. Known for blending heavy riffs with raw, melodic songwriting, Blacktop Mojo continues to evolve while staying true to the sound that has earned millions of streams and a dedicated international fanbase. “S.A.D.” explores the quiet weight of isolation, self-doubt, and the internal battles that often go unseen.
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Intrascendence Announces August 2026 European Tour

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Article Views: 8 After a breakthrough year, the Chilean progressive metal band Intrascendence announces the most important step of their career: their first international trek across Europe, scheduled for August 2026. The journey will take their acclaimed “immersive metal” approach to various stages in Finland and Estonia. This run of shows is the crowning achievement of a spectacular season.
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Angine de Poitrine Has Edmonton Seeing Spots at Fan Park [Photos]

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By Dana Zuk
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Article Views: 8 There are concerts that entertain, and then there are concerts that completely overwhelm your senses. Angine de Poitrine’s performance at Fan Park in the downtown ICE District of Edmonton was firmly in the latter category, delivering an unforgettable evening of mathematically driven, microtonal music that kept the crowd captivated from the opening moments until the final note. Kicking off the evening with Jade Elephant, the power-rock trio was a suitable appetizer for the show.
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Joe Sparks Premieres His Radio-Friendly Single, “Nice Little Refrain”

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Article Views: 69 With Joe Sparks, there is so much to learn about him as a musician that one song (even one album) won’t do. But if this is your first introduction to his music, then “Nice Little Refrain” serves as a nice starting point. This is the new single from Sparks, accompanied by an official lyric video. This is one of the many songs you’ll discover on the singer-songwriter’s new album, Regina In Her Purple Coveralls Inside The Circle.
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