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Australia-born artist Scott Middlin released his latest EP, "A Taste Of Chaos," on February 20th, 2026. In addition to his solo work, Scott has earned recognition for his work as the vocalist of post-hardcore act Emecia and is also a published author of his book "Dyslexic Kid," which recounts his fight with cancer and his journey as a musician. Middlin is also a tattoo artist in addition to his music and writing.

"D3SATUR8" begins with explosively heavy drop-tuned guitar chugging and ferocious low growls, instantly building a crushing deathcore sound. A choppy high synth adds a sense of melody before the song suddenly pulls back as lofi beats, clean vocals, and atmospheric pads build a softer sound. Suddenly, the track slams back into full intensity heaviness before introducing the song's singing chorus. Scott Middlin, within the first minute, shows a fearless ability to switch between ambient indie-pop-esque melodies and extreme metal within a moment. The juxtaposition between heavy and soft elements reminds me a little bit of modern metalcore, but Middlin's track doesn't follow the "formulaic" style of most metalcore bands.

At just over 4 minutes, Scott manages to fit in a satisfying contrast between dynamics as alternating singing and screaming lead into a brutal breakdown as distant singing adds melody behind visceral instrumentals. The song fades out with a final lofi reminiscent section that finalizes the track with a gentle note.

Overall, "D3SATUR8" is an impressive release that fans of extreme metal, metalcore, and hard rock will enjoy. You can stream Scott Middlin's new EP, available on all streaming platforms now!

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SIR ROGER DALTREY ANNOUNCES 2026 U.S. TOUR

A GREAT NIGHT OUT!

END-OF-SUMMER 20 CITY TOUR TO SHOWCASE HALL OF FAME ROCKER’S CAPTIVATING SOLO WORK, WHO CLASSICS, AND SURPRISES 

Rock legend Sir Roger Daltrey announces a run of U.S. solo tour dates, celebrating his return two years after his widely praised Semi-Acoustic 2024 Summer outing, and well-rested from the acclaimed Who farewell tour which critics hailed as ‘a powerful reminder of just how vital the band is to the rock canon.’ The much-anticipated solo trek has been dubbed – A Great Night Out!

The tour will kick off August 23rd at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ, and run through September, including a rare Daltrey performance at New York City’s The Town Hall on September 27th and wrapping up in Medford, MA at the Chevalier Theatre on September 29th (see all dates below.)

The recently knighted rock stalwart will be backed by the same musical lineup he performed with on his 2024 tour, featuring a hand-picked ensemble of musicians. Simon Townshend – guitar, Billy Nicholls – mandolin, Jody Linscott – percussion, Doug Boyle – guitar, John Hogg – Bass, Katie Jacoby – violin, Steve Weston – harmonica, Geraint Watkins – keyboards/accordion, Scott Devours – Drums.

The 2026 dates will spotlight Roger Daltrey’s unmistakable voice and deep catalog, blending iconic selections from his remarkable solo material, reimagined cover songs and Who rarities. Roger will be building on the momentum of his 2024 performances, which were widely celebrated for their acoustic intimacy, storytelling, and enduring vocal presence, with Roger also offering up renditions of songs seldom performed live by The Who or Roger Daltrey.

The 2024 tour drew raves, with USA Today commenting, “Put Roger Daltrey on a stage and he’s going to rock” and Forbes calling attention to the casual interplay of songs and stories delivered by a relaxed and funny Daltrey – “witty, charming, and engaging. An absolute masterclass…’’ The upcoming shows promise another fresh, revealing glimpse of the charismatic singer, with more banter and straight-shooting rapport as he continues to reign as one of rock’s most commanding live performers.

Roger Daltrey comments, “Well it’s one more for the road. After finishing The Who’s final tour of the US, it’s time for me as a solo artist to possibly do the same. After touring solo with different bands of musicians for the last 17 years, a less grueling life becomes more attractive, I’ll see. With my present line up of nine musicians, I have this opportunity to see your beautiful country and enjoy the hospitality you have shown me over so many years. I’ll be off the backing tracks and always searching for different soundscapes to present the songs. It’s a lot of fun and gives me the chance to have a great night out.”

Sir Roger was honoured with a knighthood by The Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle, this past December for his contribution to charity and music. Roger launched and curated the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts initiative at the Royal Albert Hall which has raised millions for the charity over the past 25 years.

Fans will have access to pre-sale tickets with PASSWORD: GREATNIGHT beginning Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 AM local time.

Local pre-sales begin Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 AM local time until 11:59 PM local time. Public on sale starts on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 AM local time.

The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Available HERE

Aug 23    Mesa Arts Center Mesa, AZ*
Aug 24    Yaamava’ Theater Highland, CA 
Aug 26    Encore Theater at the Wynn Casino Las Vegas, NV
Aug 28    Encore Theater at the Wynn Casino Las Vegas, NV
Aug 29    Encore Theater at the Wynn Casino Las Vegas, NV
Sept 1     Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA
Sept 2     The Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA
Sept 4     Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, CA ^
Sept 5     Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort Reno, NV
Sept 9     Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN
Sept 11    Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI
Sept 12    New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion New Lenox, IL
Sept 15    The Riverside Theater Milwaukee, WI
Sept 17    Artpark Lewiston, NY
Sept 20    The Big E (outdoor) Springfield, MA
Sept 22    The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
Sept 24    The Theater at MGM National Harbor Washington, DC
Sept 25    Parx Xcite Center Bensalem, PA
Sept 27    The Town Hall New York, NY
Sept 29    Chevalier Theatre Medford, MA

*already on sale
^on sale May 22

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“He shows me creep shots that he took of me before we’d even been introduced.” That’s the line from Bloc Party’s new single “Coming On Strong” that immediately stuck out to me. Kele Okereke almost snarls that lyric over a nasty, lurching bassline and tense, half-electronic percussion. Bloc Party’s upcoming album Anatomy Of A Brief…

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Crispy Danger formed in 2025 at the "Back to the Beginning Festival", the 3-piece act is made up of brother/sister duo David Rex (vocals/guitar) and Michelle Maxx (bass), with Frankie Demuru handling the drums. The band just released their debut single, "Outta Control," which was mixed by esteemed audio engineer Chris Lord-Alge (Muse, Celine Dion, Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, and more).

The song starts with a building funky bass line before synth bass backs it up, making a thumping low-end sound. Soon, a classic rock guitar lead is mixed in alongside slamming drum grooves. David Rex's vocals range from soft singing to eccentric screams. In the song's music video, the band is dressed up in retro ballroom outfits, mixing the rock 'n' roll aesthetic with an elegant look.

Halfway through the track, a soaring guitar solo is introduced, splitting things up and keeping the track interesting. The band's debut single creates a sound that mixes Depeche Mode-esque gothic/disco influences with heavy metal, building a distinct sound and visual through their music video.

You can stream the band's new single "Outta Control" on all streaming platforms now!

Crispy Danger Exclusive Interview

1: How would you describe your music?

David Rex: We are a heavy rock band, but I’d say the sound is kind of a bit eclectic. A lot of people have described this single as heavy-metal disco. 

Michelle Maxx: It’s like when they’re playing Rob Zombie in the sex club in The Matrix.

 2: What are the band's biggest influences?

David Rex: Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Metallica, fuckin’ Aerosmith, a lot of bands, but you’re not really gonna hear any of that on this song.

Michelle Maxx: We have a wide taste in music, and it all comes together in a crazy melange, and you can’t really tell where it comes from.

David Rex: This track sounds more like fuckin' Faith no More crossed with New Order or Måneskin crossed with Rage Against the Machine, so go figure!

3: What is the song about/what does it mean to you?

David Rex: The chorus gets the meaning of the track across: Unstable times – they breed unstable minds. Unstable minds – they breed unstable times.

We live in a crazy world that seems to feed itself in a crazy-ass loop. A lot of people are getting advice from AI chatbots that are trained on insane Tweets written during COVID lockdowns. What the fuck could possibly go wrong with that?

The verses are like vignettes into unstable people trying not to go out of control. Some of ‘em keep it together, some don’t make it.

4: How did the band form/when?

Michelle Maxx: We went to “Back to the Beginning” the last Black Sabbath / Ozzy show. The festival was amazing, we snuck backstage, and we were hanging with all of these legends. The atmosphere was magical. We realised then, and there we had to do this!

5: What is the story behind your band name, or how did you come up with it?

Michelle Maxx: We were watching the movie Pacific Rim, and Dave misread the back of the leather jacket. He’s like, is that fuckin Jeager really called Crispy Danger? And I yelled, “That’s a perfect name for a band!”

6: What does the band enjoy doing outside of music?

David Rex: LSD

Michelle Maxx: DMT

David Rex: Any psychedelic with three letters.

Michelle Maxx: But not MDMA – too many letters and it hurts my jaw.

 David Rex: Also, if you know where to get some Ludes, send them our way, man.

7: What is one band/artist you hope to collaborate/perform with in the future?

David Rex: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Michelle Maxx: James Brown, and I want to fuck Janis Joplin!

David Rex: Right, and I wanna fuck James Dean!

Michelle Maxx: Can we tag-team James dean?

David Rex: But seriously, I want to sing with Lizzy Hale! I think she’s about the best metal singer performing right now. Amazing voice, great feel, phenomenal technique!

8: What's next for the band?

David Rex: Open-air penguin festival in central Antarctica! No humans, just penguins! Tickets are 2 fish for entry, 5 fish for meet and greet.

Michell Maxx: There are no penguins in central Antarctica; they are coastal birds!

David Rex: I think that they’ll bother making the trip for a good show!

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We haven’t heard from Shearwater since their 2022 album The Great Awakening, but that changes today. The Austin indie rock band is announcing its followup, The New World, and two singles are out now. “Daydream Unbeliever” and “More And More” are our first previews of the record, which is self-released with the help of Secretly…

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