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  • Lana Del Rey Injected Perverse New Moods Into American Pop

    By delighting in the things women aren’t supposed to say, her songs bewitch listeners with an emotional register they never would have expected.

  • Mariah Explains Her Hit-Producing Songwriting Process

    The artist talks about writing her era-defining hits, the pleasures of collaboration and some of the ways she has been undercredited as a writer.

  • Carole King’s Songwriting Defined Melancholy for a Generation of Women

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  • Nile Rodgers Explains How He Wrote ‘We Are Family,’ ‘Le Freak’ and More

    The co-founder of Chic, the de facto house band of New York’s late-70s disco boom, talks about taking inspiration from the city’s club scene.

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    Modern pop wouldn’t be remotely the same without him — including some of the era’s most iconic, inescapable hits.

  • Northlane Premiere “Evian” Music Video

    Crack it open.

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  • Book of Love to Embark on 40th Anniversary Tour Performing Self-Titled Debut Album in Full

    Book of Love are taking their 40th anniversary celebration on the road. Following the announcement of Rhino Records’ newly remastered anniversary edition of their self-titled 1986 debut album, the synthpop quartet have revealed the first dates of a limited 10-show tour.

    For the run, Susan Ottaviano, Ted Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli will perform Book of Love in its entirety, along with favorites from across their catalog and, according to the band, some new material as well. The first five dates have been announced, with more shows still to come.

    The tour follows news that Rhino Records will release the remastered 40th Anniversary edition of Book of Love on June 26 as a clear-vinyl pressing, marking the album’s first official vinyl reissue since its original release. The edition includes refreshed artwork created with original art director Nick Egan, a four-page insert featuring outtakes from Michael Halsband’s original photo session, and new liner notes by music historian Kurt B. Reighley.

    Originally released on April 1, 1986, Book of Love introduced the band’s bright, bittersweet synthpop with songs including “Boy,” “I Touch Roses,” and “You Make Me Feel So Good.” The group’s early ascent was aided by DJ and producer Ivan Ivan, who passed their demo to Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, leading to the band’s signing and eventual tours opening for Depeche Mode in 1985 and 1986.

    The anniversary year has already brought renewed attention to “Boy,” which recently appeared in the 2025 film Companion and has now received a new remix from Grammy-winning producer Dave Audé. Written by Ted Ottaviano, the song remains one of the album’s defining moments, its bell-like motif and clean synth lift carrying an ache rooted in New York nightlife, longing, and emotional distance.

    Tickets for the announced dates are now on sale. Visit the band’s official website for more info.

    Book of Love — 40th Anniversary Tour Dates:

    • October 10 — Chicago, IL — Metro
    • October 23 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater
    • November 7 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
    • November 20 — Denver, CO — Oriental Theater
    • December 5 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom

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    The post Book of Love to Embark on 40th Anniversary Tour Performing Self-Titled Debut Album in Full appeared first on Post-Punk.com.

  • Watch Megadeth play Metallica’s Ride The Lightning for the first time

    Megadeth gave a debut to Ride The Lightning at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia

  • KENYON RECORDS Announces Deluxe 2026 Edition Of LOVE/HATE’S Punk Rock Fiesta! ~ Out May 1st!

    Kenyon Records is proud to announce the deluxe 2026 edition of Punk Rock Fiesta! from Love/Hate, arriving May 1, 2026. This release also marks a major milestone for the label, as Kenyon Records officially partners with Select-O-Hits for physical distribution across the United States and the UK.

    The first title in this new partnership is the latest edition of Love/Hate’s explosive comeback album, Punk Rock Fiesta! – a record that has already made serious noise, landing in the Top 20 Albums of 2025 as voted by readers of Sleaze Roxx.

    Featuring original vocalist Jizzy Pearl, long time guitarist Darren Householder, drummer Dave Moreno (Bruce Dickinson), and bassist Christian Kimmett (Warrior Soul), Punk Rock Fiesta! delivers an infectious dose of high-energy sleaze metal driven by memorable hooks, soaring melodies, and gritty riffs. Punk Rock Fiesta!injects a punk attitude without sacrificing the unmistakable sleaze metal sound that defines Love/Hate.

    The album features standout video singles “You’re Gonna Burn” and “Over The Edge,” showcasing the band’s signature mix of grit, hooks, attitude and outstanding guitar work from virtuoso Darren Householder. 

    The 2026 deluxe CD edition is strictly limited to 500 hand-numbered copies and comes housed in a jewel case within a deluxe slipcase, complete with an exclusive poster, built for collectors and diehards.

    Amazon CD Pre-Order: 

    https://a.co/d/08M4YgqW

    Watch “You’re Gonna Burn” (Official Video) HERE

    Punk Rock Fiesta! (Deluxe 2026 Edition) is available for pre-order now at your favorite retail outlets nationwide.

    TRACK-LISTING:

    1. You’re Gonna Burn
    2. Eye For An Eye
    3. The Wrath Of Love
    4. Over The Edge
    5. Didya Think You Could Fall In Love?
    6. Can’t Be Wrong
    7. I’ll Be Your Shadow
    8. Time To Take Your Pill

    Source: Kenyon Records