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  • FLOOR JANSEN Releases Lyric Video For Single “Run”

    Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen has unveiled the official lyric video for her latest solo single, “Run”. The song marks the first new solo material from the Dutch singer since the release of her debut album, Paragon, in March 2023.

    While Paragon leaned into melodic rock, pop influences and emotional ballads, “Run” points toward a heavier and more direct direction without leaving behind the melodic style that has become one of Jansen‘s trademarks.

    Speaking about the new track, Jansen said: “To me, ‘Run’ is about no longer making yourself smaller to fit into a shape that was never yours. It’s about taking off the mask, trusting your own movement, and daring to be seen that way. Musically, it feels like the start of something new. A little heavier, a little more direct, but still honest, still melodic, still completely me.”

    Born in the Netherlands, Jansen joined After Forever at just 16 years old. The pioneering symphonic metal band released five studio albums between 2000 and 2007 before ending its run in 2009.

    She later formed Revamp, releasing two albums in 2010 and 2013 before becoming a permanent member of Nightwish. Her first studio album with the Finnish symphonic metal band was Endless Forms Most Beautiful, released in 2015, followed by the internationally successful Human. :II: Nature. in 2020.

    Alongside those studio releases, Jansen also appeared on Nightwish‘s live albums Showtime, StorytimeVehicle Of Spiritand Decades: Live In Buenos Aires while touring extensively with the band.

    Outside of NightwishJansen reached a broader audience in 2019 through the Dutch television series Beste Zangers. Her performance of “Phantom Of The Opera” alongside Henk Poort became a major hit, and she received the prestigious Dutch Popprijs award in recognition of her contributions to Dutch music. That same year, tickets for her first solo tour sold out in less than 24 hours.

    Jansen first took the stage with Nightwish on October 1, 2012, at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington, after the departure of longtime vocalist Anette Olzon. She officially became a full-time member of the band in 2013.

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  • STEVE HACKETT & STEVE ROTHERY Share First Track “The Black Sea” From Upcoming Album “The Roaring Waves”

    Progressive rock veterans Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion) have officially announced their long-awaited collaborative instrumental album, The Roaring Waves. After years of anticipation, the record is set for release on August 28, 2026, through InsideOut Music.

    Developed over nearly a decade, The Roaring Waves features seven instrumental compositions that blend cinematic soundscapes with more intimate passages. According to Hackett, the project grew into something that stands apart from the typical guitar collaboration.

    “It’s not the kind of album that guitarists normally make together.”

    Recording sessions took place intermittently at Racket Club and the pair’s home studios, with the music taking shape through improvisation, jam sessions and the exchange of ideas. That process allowed both musicians to build an album driven by chemistry and a shared musical vision.

    The songs throughout The Roaring Waves lean into rich atmospheres and visual storytelling, encouraging listeners to create their own images as the music unfolds.

    “You’re trying to create an atmosphere… like painting a picture,” says Rothery. “Taking people on a journey.”

    The announcement also brings the release of the album’s first single, “The Black Sea”. The accompanying music video features Hackett and Rothery performing alongside collaborator Riccardo Romano, who co-wrote the album while also handling keyboards, bass and mixing duties, as well as drummer Leon Parr. The video was directed by Tim Sidwell.

    Discussing the track, Rothery said: “I think ‘The Black Sea’ is the perfect introduction to the sonic world we’ve created between us. We have a very special chemistry.”

    Hackett added: “For ‘The Black Sea’, our joint guitar sounds with the keys created a strong vibe of intrigue along with a sense of a musical dark sea adventure…”

    Fans will be able to pre-order The Roaring Waves in several formats, including a limited CD/Blu-ray mediabook featuring Andy Bradfield‘s Dolby Atmos and high-resolution stereo mixes. The album will also be available as a standard CD and a gatefold 180-gram vinyl edition, cut at half speed at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. Artwork and layout design for all editions were created by Simon Ward.

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  • I PREVAIL Shares Latest Single “Paradise” Featuring AMIRA ELFEKY

    Platinum-certified metalcore outfit I Prevail has returned with a new single, “Paradise”, featuring Los Angeles-based nu-metal and alternative rock artist Amira Elfeky.

    The collaboration pairs I Prevail‘s modern metalcore sound with Elfeky‘s dark, atmospheric style, resulting in a track that expands the band’s evolving approach while staying rooted in heavy music.

    Speaking about how the collaboration developed, I Prevail said: “We’ve been fans of Amira for a while. She has such a distinct sound and style. The opportunity to write together came up super organically and we instantly connected on this crazy concept for a song. We all saw the vision for it almost right away. That’s a rare and beautiful thing when it happens. We still don’t think we know exactly what we made. We never had to stop to think about it. We just made it.”

    The official video for “Paradise” was directed by Orie McGinness, whose previous work includes videos for Bad Omensand Poppy. The clip is available now alongside the single.

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  • ANN WILSON and TRIPSITTER Reveal New Studio Album “Consecrated Ground”

    Rock icon Ann Wilson has teamed up with psych-rock outfit Tripsitter for a new album, Consecrated Ground, due out August 14. Alongside the announcement, the group has shared the record’s lead single, “I Will Not Be Coming Back”, which is now available across streaming platforms.

    The new release brings together heavy rock, blues, psychedelia and deeply personal songwriting, with Wilson continuing to explore new creative ground. Backed by Tripsitter, the singer’s unmistakable voice sits at the center of a collection that expands on the style that has defined her career while introducing fresh musical ideas.

    The album arrives during a busy chapter for Wilson. Earlier this year, she returned to the stage with Heart‘s Royal Flushtour after recovering from cancer, marking another milestone in a career that has stretched across more than five decades. Away from live performances, she recently launched the podcast After Dinner Thinks, where she speaks with artists and cultural figures including Chappell RoanLucy DacusBilly Bob Thornton, and others. She is also the focus of the upcoming documentary In My Voice, which explores her life, music and resilience.

    “I Will Not Be Coming Back” offers fans an early look at what Consecrated Ground has to offer. Built around Wilson‘s commanding vocal performance and Tripsitter‘s expansive musicianship, the track explores themes of freedom, transformation and self-determination while setting the tone for the rest of the album.

    As the voice and one of the principal songwriters behind HeartWilson helped shape rock music with songs such as “Barracuda”, “Crazy On You”, “Magic Man”, “Alone” and “These Dreams”. Over the years, Heart has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, earned multiple chart hits, and entered the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013. Wilson remains widely respected as one of rock’s defining vocalists, with an influence that continues to reach new generations.

    With Consecrated GroundAnn Wilson continues to embrace new musical partnerships and fresh creative challenges. More than 50 years into her career, she remains committed to pushing forward, showing that artistic evolution is still a driving force behind everything she creates.

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  • FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announce New Album “Legacy”, Stream New Single “De Oppresso Liber”

    Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch has announced their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy.

    “Every album is a snapshot of who we were at that particular moment in time, and Legacy is exactly what the title suggests,” declares guitarist Zoltan Bathory. “It’s a reflection on the journey, the lessons, the victories, the struggles, and everything we’ve experienced over the last two decades.”

    He further states, “What makes that journey meaningful is that we didn’t make it alone. We traveled this road alongside millions of fans around the world and somehow became part of each other’s lives. That’s an incredible thing to reflect on twenty years later.”

    The brand new song “De Oppresso Liber” is out now. Listen to the song and watch the video below.

    Vocalist Ivan Moody continues, “At the same time, Legacy isn’t about looking backward. 20 years is a milestone, not a destination. We’re incredibly proud of this record because it captures everything people love about Five Finger Death Punch while also pointing toward where we’re headed next.”

    He finishes, “Our philosophy has always been that this journey doesn’t come with a self-imposed ceiling. Every goal we’ve reached simply revealed another horizon beyond it. We never believed the sky was the limit; if anything, it’s where the true journey begins. Here’s to our shared legacy.”

    The digital version arrives July 31; pre-order here, while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here.

    “‘De Oppresso Liber’ is more than just a motto,” states Bathory. “It’s a calling. It’s a philosophy. It represents a willingness to stand between danger and those who cannot defend themselves. Throughout human history, there have always been people who were drawn to accept that responsibility. This song is our way of paying respect to that mindset.”

    The first single from the album, released just last month, “Eye Of The Storm,” is already Top 5 at Rock Radio this week and has already generated over 3.9 million Spotify streams and 1.6 million YouTube views on the official lyric video.

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  • BLINDEAD 23 Releases Video For “You Are The Universe” From Debut Album “Deuterium”

    Fresh off the release of their debut full-length Deuterium through Peaceville Records last month, Blindead 23 have unveiled a new video for the album’s closing track, “You Are The Universe.”

    The Polish avant-metal outfit emerged from the ashes of Blindead, with former Behemoth guitarist Mateusz “Havoc” Smierzchalski leading a lineup that also features Roger Öjersson, formerly of Katatonia, alongside Pawel “Pavulon” Jaroszewicz of Vltimas, whose résumé also includes time with Vader and Decapitated.

    Serving as the final piece of Deuterium, “You Are The Universe” explores themes of surrender, personal transformation, and internal struggle. The song moves through feelings of fear, isolation, and self-destruction before reaching a point of acceptance. Drawing on imagery involving machinery, drowning, sleep, and rebirth, the track examines the challenge of confronting a fractured inner self and embracing change.

    Discussing the song’s meaning, Blindead 23 said: “The album’s final chapter is about letting go of control and finding clarity within chaos. It is a descent into the self that ultimately reveals a profound truth: the struggle, the war, and the universe itself have always existed within us.”

    While the band carries forward elements that defined the early Blindead sound—combining sludge and post-metal with dense riffs and atmospheric electronics—Blindead 23 have expanded those ideas into a new creative direction. At the same time, the group continues to celebrate material from its earlier era during live performances.

    The first music created following the band’s rebirth arrived with the “Vanishing” EP. That release was followed by the seven-inch single “Disposed,” which marked Blindead 23‘s first recording for Peaceville Records and was released in 2025.

    Deuterium was recorded and produced by David Castillo, known for his work with OpethCarcassKatatonia, and Leprous, at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm during the spring of 2023. Mixing and mastering were handled by the band’s longtime associate Kuba Mańkowski.

    Blindead 23‘s core lineup is:

    Patryk Zwoliński: Vocals
    Mateusz Śmierzchalski: Guitars, Synths, Piano, & Soundcapes
    Roger Öjersson: Guitars, Keys, & Vocals
    Paweł Jaroszewicz: Drums

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  • SHINEDOWN Lands First Billboard Country Airplay Chart Entry With “Searchlight”

    Shinedown have added another milestone to their career, landing their first appearance on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The band’s single “Searchlight” enters the chart at No. 54, marking a crossover success for the group after years of dominating rock radio.

    The track appears on Shinedown‘s latest album, Ei8ht, which was released on May 29 through Atlantic Records. The record was produced by bassist and songwriter Eric Bass at his Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.

    According to Billboard, “After nearly a quarter century of ruling Billboard’s rock charts, Shinedown crosses over to its first entry on a country ranking, as ‘Searchlight’ debuts at No. 54 on Country Airplay. The song drew 980,000 audience impressions in the June 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.”

    Speaking about the achievement, Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers said: “It means a lot to us. The fact that we can even be accepted by another format is really cool to us. So, thank you to country radio for playing the song. We know they’re a group of people who are very proud of what they do, so thank you very much for letting us in.”

    “Searchlight” has already made a strong impact on rock radio. Earlier this year, the song reached No. 1 on both Mediabase’s Active Rock chart and Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band continues to hold the record for the most No. 1 songs in the history of both charts.

    More recently, “Safe And Sound” pushed those records even further, becoming Shinedown‘s 23rd No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and their 25th No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart. Those achievements further strengthened the band’s standing as one of rock radio’s most successful acts.

    Away from radio, Shinedown have remained highly visible throughout the year. The band performed during the grand finale of “American Idol”, headlined Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and launched the Dance, Kid, Dance Act IIworld tour. They also earned back-to-back honors as “Rock Artist Of The Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards two years in a row.”

    The momentum continues this summer as Shinedown take the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II world tour across North America and Europe, with more than 50 shows scheduled in 11 countries.

    The band is also continuing its charitable work by donating $1 from every ticket sold to City Of Hope, supporting cancer research and treatment efforts.

    Looking ahead, Shinedown will host their first curated festival, Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, from October 23-25, 2026, in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day event will feature two headline performances from Shinedown along with appearances by BushHansonFlyleaf featuring Lacey Sturm, Living ColourFrom Ashes To NewGuardians Of The JukeboxNeon Mooners, and additional artists yet to be announced.

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  • THE ROLLING STONES Shares Lyric Video For “Jealous Lover” & “Divine Intervention”

    The Rolling Stones have unveiled another preview of their upcoming studio album, Foreign Tongues, releasing the new single “Jealous Lover” along with a music video directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor and featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton.

    Set for release on July 10 through Capitol RecordsForeign Tongues continues to take shape with “Jealous Lover” arriving alongside another new track, “Divine Intervention”. The latter is one of two songs on the album to feature The Cure frontman Robert Smith.

    After introducing fans to the upbeat feel of “In The Stars”, The Rolling Stones head in a different direction with “Jealous Lover”. The track leans into a soulful R&B groove, with Mick Jagger delivering a standout falsetto vocal that drives the song forward.

    Built on the band’s long-standing connection to rhythm and blues, “Jealous Lover” blends memorable melodies with tight musicianship and observant songwriting. Jagger’s lyrics take aim at an overly curious lover, injecting humor, attitude, and colorful imagery into the track.

    Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood provide the song’s guitar backbone, their interplay helping shape its melodic flow. Darryl Jones handles bass duties while Steve Jordan locks in the groove on drums and percussion. Longtime collaborator Steve Winwood contributes Rhodes and organ parts, while producer Andrew Watt and keyboardist Matt Clifford add further layers to the arrangement.

    “Jealous Lover” highlights the chemistry and creativity that continue to define The Rolling Stones more than six decades into their career, blending classic influences with a fresh and contemporary approach.

    The material for Foreign Tongues came together during a particularly productive period for the band. Recorded in less than a month at Metropolis Studios in West London, the album reunited Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt, who previously worked with the group on Hackney Diamonds.

    According to the band, the new record captures the familiar strengths that have made The Rolling Stones one of rock’s most enduring acts while also exploring new musical and lyrical territory.

    Foreign Tongues will be released in multiple formats, including standard and deluxe CDs, cassette editions, several vinyl variants, retailer-exclusive versions and box sets. The previously released single “In The Stars” will also be available on CD and vinyl.

    “Jealous Lover” Credits:

    Mick Jagger: Vocals & Background Vocals
    Keith Richards: Electric Guitar
    Ronnie Wood: Electric Guitar
    Darryl Jones: Bass
    Steve Jordan: Drums & Percussion
    Steve Winwood: Rhodes & Organ
    Andrew Watt: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers, & Piano
    Matt Clifford: Synthesizers

    “Divine Intervention” Credits:

    Mick Jagger: Vocals, Background Vocals, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, & Electric Guitar
    Keith Richards: Electric Guitar
    Ronnie Wood: Electric Guitar
    Darryl Jones: Bass
    Steve Jordan: Drums
    Andrew Watt: Synthesizers & Background Vocals
    Robert Smith: Electric Guitar
    Steve Winwood: Piano & Organ
    James King: Tenor Saxophone & Alto Saxophone
    Ron Blake: Trumpet

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  • CRAFT RECORDINGS Announces Vinyl Reissues For Three Defining WHITESNAKE Classics

    In the mid- to late 1980s, Whitesnake exploded from a popular British hard rock band into a worldwide phenomenon, becoming one of the decade’s most successful rock acts. This fall, Craft Recordings revisits that landmark period with vinyl reissues of Slide It In (1984), Whitesnake (1987), and Slip of the Tongue (1989). Powered by hits including “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love,” “Still of the Night,” and “Fool for Your Loving,” the David Coverdale-led group’s run of multi-Platinum albums helped define the sound and spectacle of ’80s hard rock.

    Arriving September 18, the titles return to vinyl in their original U.S. 1-LP configurations. Alongside the wide release on standard black vinyl, exclusive color pressings include the self-titled Whitesnake on “Tan Smoke” (via Walmart) and “Stone Marble” (Revolver). Fans can also find Whitesnake on limited-edition “Gold Black Ice,” alongside Slide It In on “Onyx” and Slip of the Tongue on “Crimson Moon,” exclusively here. All three albums are available to pre-order and stream today.

    Founded in 1978 by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee David Coverdale, Whitesnake was the next chapter in a career that had already brought him international acclaim as the frontman of Deep Purple. After appearing on the influential Deep Purple albums Burn, Stormbringer, and Come Taste the Band, Coverdale formed Whitesnake to pursue his own songwriting vision. While the band’s earliest work was rooted in blues, soul, and classic British rock, later Whitesnake albums paired those influences with bigger hooks, a heavier guitar-driven sound, and arena-rock scale, propelling the band to worldwide success.

    That evolution comes into sharp focus with 1984’s Slide It In, the album that pushed Whitesnake’s blues-rock foundation toward a leaner, more radio-ready hard rock sound. Powered by “Love Ain’t No Stranger,” “Slow an’ Easy,” and the swaggering title track, the album retained the grit and swing of the band’s earlier work while pointing clearly toward the bigger hooks and heightened production that would soon define the band’s international breakthrough. It became Whitesnake’s first U.S. Top 40 release and later achieved double-Platinum certification in the U.S.

    If Slide It In opened the door, 1987’s self-titled Whitesnake kicked it off its hinges. Often referred to simply as 1987, the album transformed the band into international superstars with “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love,” and “Still of the Night.” A reimagined version of a song first released in 1982, “Here I Go Again” became the band’s signature hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100. The album peaked at No.2 on the Billboard 200, was certified 8x Platinum in the U.S., and yielded the No.2 Hot 100 hit “Is This Love.”

    For the MTV generation, Whitesnake’s cinematic videos were central to the band’s rise, giving the songs a visual language as bold and polished as the records themselves. Among the most iconic was the video for “Here I Go Again,” featuring model and actress Tawny Kitaen, whose memorable appearance helped make it one of the defining music videos of the MTV era. Heavy rotation on the network helped introduce the band to millions of new fans worldwide, further elevating Whitesnake’s status as one of hard rock’s defining acts. Decades later, tracks like “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love,” and “Still of the Night” remain staples of classic rock radio, streaming playlists, and concert stages around the world.

    By 1989’s Slip of the Tongue, Whitesnake was firmly established on the world stage. Co-written by Coverdale and Adrian Vandenberg, the album took on a new dimension when Vandenberg was sidelined by a wrist injury and Steve Vai stepped in to record much of the guitar work. Featuring “Fool for Your Loving,” “The Deeper the Love,” and “Now You’re Gone,” Slip of the Tongue reached No.10 in both the U.S. and UK and earned Platinum certification in the States.

    Together, Slide It In, Whitesnake, and Slip of the Tongue capture a pivotal chapter in rock history, when blues-rock roots, stadium-sized spectacle, MTV-era image-making, and pop crossover instinct converged to create some of the era’s most enduring anthems. Collectively, the albums document David Coverdale’s evolution from respected British rock vocalist to international superstar and remain cornerstones of the hard rock canon.

    Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Joan Baez, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, R.E.M., and Joan Sebastian. Plus, the catalog recordings of celebrated contemporary acts including A Day to Remember, Daddy Yankee, Evanescence, Alison Krauss, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday, and Violent Femmes, to name just a few.

    Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Victory, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation—ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers.

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  • RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Share Behind-the-Scenes Studio Video For The Making Of “Monster”

    Grammy-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have shared a new behind-the-scenes studio video documenting the recording of “Monster,” the first single from their forthcoming album OurHome, due September 18th via ATO Records.

    Filmed at NK Sound Tokyo during the album sessions, the intimate footage offers a rare look inside the creative process behind a record that found the duo returning to Japan after a period of creative uncertainty, capturing Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero performing together in the studio where the album ultimately took shape.

    Released earlier this month alongside an official animated video created by legendary manga artist Naoki Urasawa, “Monster” serves as the opening chapter of OurHome. Recorded in Japan and self-produced by Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero at NK Sound Tokyo, OurHome marks a new chapter for the Mexico City-bred duo, whose singular blend of instrumental guitar music and fearless musical exploration has earned them a global audience over the past two decades.

    One of Japan’s most celebrated creators, Urasawa is the acclaimed author of “Monster”, 20th Century Boys, Pluto, and Master Keaton, with more than 140 million copies of his work sold worldwide. Inspired by Urasawa’s seminal psychological thriller “Monster”, Rodrigo y Gabriela’s single explores the tangled contradictions of the human psyche through one of the album’s darkest and most cinematic compositions. The official music video brings the connection full circle, with Urasawa creating original artwork inspired by the song and its themes.

    “Monster is such a deep, philosophical story – it’s about a psychopathic killer, but it’s so uplifting and leaves you with a real sense of hope,” says Quintero. “We’d written that track without knowing that Urasawa was a fan of ours, and now he’s making the video for us.”

    The admiration was mutual. Urasawa, who discovered Rodrigo y Gabriela through their live performances years before the collaboration came together, says he was stunned when he learned the duo had written a song inspired by “Monster”.

    “I still find it incredible that encounters like this can really happen,” says Urasawa. “Originally, I watched videos of their live performances and thought they were amazing, so I started collecting their vinyl records and CDs.”

    After learning that Rodrigo y Gabriela’s new song had been inspired by “Monster”, Urasawa reached out through the band’s Japanese promoter and soon found himself sitting down with the duo in Tokyo.

    “When artists I admire that much bring you an offer like that, there’s no way you can say no!” he says. “The completed track, ‘Monster,’ not only perfectly captures the mood of my work Monster, but the duo’s guitar playing also transports us to an entirely different and elevated dimension.”

    The collaboration serves as the opening chapter of OurHome, an album deeply shaped by Rodrigo y Gabriela’s long-standing connection to Japan. After a period of creative frustration and uncertainty, the duo found renewed inspiration in a country that has long served as a source of artistic and personal renewal.

    “We’ve always felt drawn to Japan because of the art and aesthetics and attention to beauty,” says Quintero. “There’s also something about being there that invites you to look inward, to reconnect with who you really are and what gives you meaning.”

    Returning to the textural fluidity of acoustic instrumentation after the electric-guitar-heavy sound of 2023’s In Between Thoughts…A New World, OurHome serves as both a love letter to Japan and a meditation on the possibility of finding peace wherever you are. The album features collaborations with former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman, Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi, cellist Hiyori Okuda, and guitarist/composer Yukihiro Atsumi. Mixed by five-time GRAMMY winner Dave Sardy (The Who, Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (Nirvana, R.E.M., The Rolling Stones), the album draws from manga, mythology, migration, philosophy, nature, and personal transformation while remaining rooted in the expressive acoustic interplay that has defined Rodrigo y Gabriela’s career.

    Rodrigo y Gabriela will celebrate the release of OurHome with an extensive North American headline tour beginning September 30th in Dallas, including appearances at Austin City Limits, Washington, D.C.‘s The Anthem, New York’s Bowery Ballroom, San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, and major theater dates across the U.S. and Canada. The duo will then continue the tour across Ireland, the U.K., and Europe in spring 2027. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here.

    As they prepare to bring the album to audiences around the world, Rodrigo y Gabriela see OurHome as an invitation to reconnect with what grounds us amid an increasingly chaotic world.

    “Every day we face so many challenges, whether it’s economic crisis or ecological crisis or political crisis, so we need to protect what makes us feel safe and connected to our true essence,” says Quintero. “We made this album to celebrate what helps us to find that home within ourselves, and we hope it inspires everyone to figure out what home means to them. It’s a very powerful thing, because nobody can ever take it away from you.”

    OurHome is due September 18 via ATO Records and is available now for pre-order and pre-save here.

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