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Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Joanne Shaw Taylor featuring Orianthi, plus Philip Sayce and Bywater Call.

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Next month Sweden’s Girl Scout are releasing their debut album Brink. They’ve given us glimpses with “Same Kids,” “Operator,” and “Keeper.” Today they’ve shared their final single before the project comes out. “Crumbs” is a glistening power pop indictment of posers and users in the music industry. “You bleed me dry and leave me with…

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I wonder if psychedelic garage rock overlord John Dwyer can keep all of his projects straight in his mind. He definitely doesn’t make it easy for anyone else. Dwyer releases a lot of music under a lot of different names, and two of his projects, OSEES and Damaged Bug, have new tracks out today. OSEES,…

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Games We Play is back with a bang, and a song that continues his streak of making existentialism feel effortless catchy.

The song is called ‘Is This What I’m Made Of?’ and it finds Emmyn reeling off all of the things that make him who he is, even if he isn’t happy about what is coming out. From relationships to friendships, doubts and fears, it’s all here. The fact that such an emotional unravelling is paired with such a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack, a mesh of folky pop and pop-punk with plenty of horns thrown in for good measure, is a perfect juxtaposition, a reminder that all of these feelings are conjured simply because he is doing what he was born to do.

The result is as quintessential as it gets for Games We Play. Relatable, infectious and brimming with self-deprecating brilliance, it’s a surefire hit.

Here we go, get stuck in.

Games We Play is set to join the idobi Summer School tour, alongside Honey Revenge, South Arcade, Winona Fighter, and Chase Petra, later this year. Here are all the dates.

JUNE

19 – SAN DIEGO The Observatory North Park
20 – LOS ANGELES The Belasco
21 – PHOENIX The Van Buren
23 – DALLAS House of Blues
24 – HOUSTON House of Blues
26 – LAKE BUENA House of Blues
27 – ATLANTA Buckhead Theatre
28 – CHARLOTTE The Fillmore
30 – SILVER SPRING The Fillmore

JULY

01 – NEW YORK Irving Plaza
02 – PHOENIX The Phoenix Concert Theatre
05 – NEW HAVEN Toad’s Place
07 – BOSTON Citizens House of Blues
08 – ALLENTOWN Archer Music Hall
10 – MCKEES ROCKS The Roxian Theatre
11 – CLEVELAND House of Blues
12 – CINCINATTI Bogart’s 
14 – DETROIT St. Andrew’s Hall
16 – CHICAGO House of Blues
17 – MINNEAPOLIS Uptown Theater
19 – DENVER Summit Music Hall
20 – SALT LAKE CITY The Depot
22 – SEATTLE Showbox SODO
23 – PORTLAND Crystal Ballroom
25-26 – LONG BEACH Vans Warped Tour

Tickets are on sale right now from right here.

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Put a few more hundred kilometers on your musical odometer.

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What could be better than seeing your favorite band perform in a huge arena…seeing them perform in a small theater in a sleepy ocean-side town. 311 performed a completely sold-out show at The Majestic Ventura Theater, as part of their “Road to 311 Day” – a tour of small theaters and clubs on their way to two back-to-back no-repeat shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Park on 311 (March 11th).

The Majestic Ventura Theater is a small 1200 capacity theater located in Ventura, a coastal town 70 miles north of Los Angeles. It was built in the 1920’s during the oil boom, and originally designed to be a movie theater, but there were no films playing on Wednesday night. Instead, anxious fans circled the block waiting for the doors to open at 7:00pm, mostly hidden from passing traffic by the fleet of semi-trucks and production vehicles needed to haul the equipment and band – definitely an out-of-place visual oddity in such a quaint town.

311 first came on most people’s radar with their 1995 triple-platinum-selling self-titled album, featuring “Down” and “All Mixed Up”. Their popularity only grew with subsequent albums, and their unique mix of rock, reggae, hip-hop, and funk made for feel-good music that was impossible not to move or dance to when it came blasting out of the speakers.

When 311 hit the stage at 9:15pm, and the first notes of “Beautiful Disaster” hit the theater, the audience exploded with a wall of sound that rivaled what was coming from the PA system. To say that they were excited is a gross understatement – everyone had their hands up, and the crowd surged forward to be closer to the performers on stage.

The setlist was a good representation of their career, with songs from eight of their fourteen studio albums, and not just the obvious hits. While they played “Come Original”, “Amber”, “All Mixed Up”, and a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong”, there were plenty of deeper cuts sprinkled in for hard-core fans. People in the audience were dancing and grooving – it was one of the happiest crowds I’ve ever been in, and the music blasting from the stage was hypnotizing. By the time the last notes of “Down” started to fade, and sweaty and exhausted people slowly made their way to the exit, it was clear that those lucky enough to have been part of the night’s events would have a memory that lasted a lifetime.

311 Members:

• Hexum – singer/guitar
• Aaron “P-Nut” Willis – bass
• Chad Sexton – drums
• Tim Mahoney – guitar
• Doug “SA” Martinez – vocals/rap

311 Setlist:

• Beautiful Disaster
• Freeze Time
• Come Original
• Large in the Margin
• Champagne
• DLMD
• Don't Stay Home
• You're Gonna Get It
• Bass Solo
• Play Video
• What Was I Thinking
• Play Video
• Lovesong
• (The Cure cover)
• Play Video
• Lucky
• Play Video
• All Mixed Up
• Applied Science
• Stealing Happy Hours
• Visit
• Loco
• Amber
• Creatures (for a While)

Encore:

• Omaha Stylee
• Down

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Canada’s tech-death titans Archspire return with “Red Goliath,” a ferocious single from their April 10 album Too Fast To Die.

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What Is Dogstar’s New Album “All In Now”?

All In Now is the fourth studio album from Dogstar — the alt-rock band featuring Keanu Reeves on bass — set for release May 29, 2026 via Dillon Street Records and produced by Nick Launay.

TL;DR:

Dogstar — the alt-rock trio featuring actor Keanu Reeves — will release their fourth studio album All In Now on May 29. The record follows the band’s 2023 comeback album after a two-decade hiatus and arrives alongside a 25-date North American tour. Produced by acclaimed studio veteran Nick Launay, the album reflects the band’s renewed energy following their global return to the stage.

Dogstar Returns With Its First New Album Since The 2023 Comeback

After spending two decades largely dormant, Dogstar’s return in 2023 surprised a lot of people — but the band clearly wasn’t interested in a one-off reunion.

The trio — guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Rob Mailhouse, and bassist Keanu Reeves — is now preparing to release its fourth studio album, All In Now, arriving May 29 through the band’s own Dillon Street Records.

The album follows 2023’s Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees, which marked Dogstar’s first full-length release in more than twenty years.

For the band, the decision to keep moving forward was easy.

Rob Mailhouse summed it up bluntly when talking about the new record’s momentum.

“The album really sets up the energy at the heart of this album and the fun that we’ve always had playing together.”

Keanu Reeves echoed that sentiment even more directly.

“We couldn’t fucking wait. Personally, I loved it all. For me, the attitude was like, ‘let’s work hard and let’s GO.’”

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The Meaning Behind “All In Now”

The title track — which also serves as the album’s lead single — captures exactly where Dogstar sees itself right now.

According to Mailhouse, the song hits immediately.

“‘All In Now’ just whacks you in the head — talk about a live song.”

The title itself came from Reeves and reflects the band’s mindset entering this new chapter.

“It just feels true to us,” Mailhouse explained. “We’re leaning in, and we are going to keep going.”

Reeves added that the song perfectly represents the band’s commitment moving forward.

“This is a good song to lean into… we really are all in now.”

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Why This Album Might Be Dogstar’s Most Confident Yet

The band credits much of the album’s sound and momentum to producer Nick Launay.

Launay’s résumé is stacked with influential artists including IDLES, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Midnight Oil.

At first, Dogstar wasn’t sure Launay would even consider the project.

“Our management put Nick’s name on a list of possible producers,” Domrose said.
“And we all thought it was a typo — like this guy will never work with us,” Mailhouse joked.

For Launay, however, the appeal was immediate.

He described the sessions as a reminder of why bands form in the first place.

“Working with Bret, Robert and Keanu was extremely fun because it brought things back to why people form bands and make music. These three friends wrote some killer songs and wanted to push some boundaries in the studio.”

That collaborative energy helped shape the album’s final sound.

“I love how Bret’s voice and melodies soar above the solid grooves on this album,” Launay said.
“This friendly trio is sounding huge and will turn some heads this time around.”

Touring Helped Shape The Album’s Energy

A big part of the new record’s energy comes from the band’s return to the road.

Dogstar spent the past couple of years touring globally following their reunion, playing everything from intimate clubs to large European festivals.

Those experiences made a deep impression on the band.

Rob Mailhouse remembers watching crowds stick with them through unexpected moments.

“Playing some outdoor festivals, and when it starts to rain, seeing nobody leaving.”

Reeves also pointed to festival crowds who had never heard Dogstar before.

“We loved playing to people who didn’t come to see Dogstar but connected with what we were doing.”

For Domrose, those moments proved the band’s music still had real impact.

“You never know if people are going to show up… are they going to listen? It meant a lot that people not only stayed but got into songs they had mostly never heard before.”

That shared momentum carried directly into the studio sessions that produced All In Now.

Dogstar Announces “All In Now” North American Tour

To support the album, Dogstar will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.

The run includes stops in major cities such as Austin, Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.

Tickets and VIP packages for most dates will go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. local time, while the August 15 Mashantucket show will go on sale March 20.

The band has also already scheduled European tour and festival appearances.

Dogstar “All In Now” Track List

1. Math
2. This Sphere
3. All In Now
4. Exalted
5. Siren
6. Punch The Sky
7. Joy
8. What Is
9. The Whisper
10. Shards Of Rain
11. Shallow Easy
12. Wing

FAQ

Is Keanu Reeves Really In Dogstar?

Yes. Keanu Reeves has been the band’s bassist since the group formed in the early 1990s.

When Does Dogstar’s New Album Release?

All In Now will be released May 29, 2026.

Who Produced Dogstar’s New Album?

The album was produced by acclaimed producer Nick Launay.

Is Dogstar Touring In 2026?

Yes. The band will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.

Dogstar Band Bio

Dogstar is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s featuring bassist Keanu Reeves alongside guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse. The band originally gained attention during the alt-rock boom of the 1990s, releasing two albums before going largely inactive in the early 2000s.

After more than two decades away from recording, the trio reunited in 2023 with Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees. Known for their melodic post-grunge sound and straightforward rock approach, Dogstar has built a reputation as a genuine working band rather than a celebrity side project, with Reeves maintaining the group alongside his film career.

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