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I would love to understand the rationale for picking “Homework” as a band name. That’s what a young Glasgow indie band did, and I just want to know what it means. Did they intentionally pick a name that you can’t really Google and that generally has negative connotations among basically all the people who ever had to go to school? Did they just name themselves after the Daft Punk album, despite their music offering no indication that they’ve ever even heard the Daft Punk album? Also, do people even use the word “homework” in Scotland, or do they call it “revising” or something? So many questions! I’m just a curious guy!

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California Grammy-nominated metal band In This Moment have returned with anti-abuser single Crawl, the first taste of their newly announced ninth studio album Witch.

The song, released today (July 17), comes with a glossy music video, available to watch below. Singer Maria Brink calls the lyrics “a reckoning – a reflection that those who dominate and cause pain will ultimately reap what they sow”.

She continues: “As above, so below. The fall is inevitable. Bearing witness to the harm they inflict, the song declares that those who once stood tall will be brought to their knees.”

Guitarist Chris Howorth adds: “Crawl is a visceral track that delivers the undeniable observation of powerful entities dominating and abusing the weaker and compromised masses: something that continues to repeat itself throughout human history. The song empowers and, at its core, is about standing up and fighting back.”

Witch, the follow-up to 2023’s Godmode, will come out on August 28 via Better Noise (Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, The Hu), marking the band’s first release through the label. Press materials say the new album “showcases every side of In This Moment: the fury, the femininity, and the fire. It’s an 11-track opus that does not relent in intensity and introspection”.

The tracklisting and artwork have been revealed and can be seen below, as has the list of guest stars who’ll appear. US post-hardcore outfit Dayseeker will be on opener I Want To Believe, with Aussie alt artist Kim Dracula on Heretic. L.A. Ink TV host Kat Von D is lined up to perform on a cover of Pink Floyd’s 1979 three-part suite Another Brick In The Wall.

Brink says of the album: “Witch is my declaration of inner transformation. It’s about embracing the duality within – taking pain, persecution and struggle – and alchemising them into strength and power. The album reflects both ancient trials and my own journey: where being a ‘witch’ means being a creator, connected to the universe, manifesting my own reality.”

In This Moment have a busy autumn touring schedule in place for after Witch’s release. Following a standalone show in La Crosse, Wisconsin on September 17 (supporting labelmates Nothing More) and a set at Louisville festival Louder Than Life on September 19, the band will co-headline across the US with Hollywood Undead.

Tickets are available now. Head to the In This Moment website for dates and details.

Formed by Brink and Howorth in 2005, In This Moment broke through with their 2014 album Black Widow, which reached number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart. In 2021, their song The In-Between was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, but lost to Bum-Rush by Body Count. Their 2013 single Whore was certified Platinum in the US in 2022.

The band have collaborated with a number of successful musicians, such as Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Shinedown singer Brent Smith and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. They’re also known for their array of cover songs, including takes on material from Radiohead and Phil Collins.

In This Moment – Witch:

1. Shame
2. I Want To Believe (feat. Dayseeker)
3. Crawl
4. Into The Dark
5. Sleeping With The Enemy
6. Wrapped Around Your Finger
7. Heretic (feat. Kim Dracula)
8. Father
9. Without Me There’s No You
10. Another Brick In The Wall (Pink Floyd cover; feat. Kat Von D)
11. Something I Can Never Have

The Rolling Stones are the latest cover stars for Billboard. Last week, the Stones released their 27th studio album Foreign Tongues, which my colleague Chris dubbed “a fascinating listen.” Now, in separate interviews, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards shared insight on the new album, Olivia Rodrigo, AI, and more.

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Parker Barrow returns with Hold The Mash, their second full-length album and the follow-up to 2023’s Jukebox Gypsies. Continuing to draw from Southern rock, blues rock, and classic hard rock, the Nashville outfit shows a clearer sense of direction this time around, refining rather than reinventing the formula introduced on its debut.

Fronted by vocalist Megan Kane and drummer Dylan Turner, Parker Barrow takes its name from the notorious criminal duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, although the reference serves more as an inspiration for the band’s identity than as a recurring theme. The current lineup is completed by guitarists Alex Bender and Will Tipton, bassist Kyle Priber, and keyboardist Eric Safka, whose contributions help give the group a fuller sound.

Musically, Hold The Mash is rooted in blues rock but incorporates elements of Southern rock and classic hard rock. Slide guitars, blues-based riffs and a warm, organic production dominate the record, recalling bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band and The Black Crowes without relying entirely on imitation. While the album rarely strays far from its established sound, the songwriting is consistently strong enough to keep things engaging from beginning to end.

“The Healer” gets things underway with tasteful slide guitar work and establishes the album’s bluesy direction. “Blinded” raises the bar, pairing a rugged Southern rock riff with one of Kane’s strongest vocal performances on the record. “Novocaine” shifts slightly toward straightforward hard rock, recalling the grit of Bad Company or Nazareth while retaining enough Southern flavor to fit naturally within the album’s flow.

The quieter moments prove equally rewarding. “Olivia Lane” begins as a restrained acoustic blues piece before gradually expanding into an electric finale where the jagged guitars and swaggering vocals take over beautifully. “Ruby’s Reckoning” follows a similarly stripped-back path, blending acoustic blues and folk influences into one of the album’s more understated but unexpectedly satisfying tracks.

The closing epic, “My Morning Song,” serves as the album’s centerpiece. Stretching past the eight-minute mark, it begins as a swaggering Southern rocker before opening into an emotionally charged, organ-enriched midsection highlighted by a superb guitar solo that recalls some of The Allman Brothers Band’s finest moments. From there, the song carries its momentum through to a strong finish, its bluesy swagger and soaring guitar work remaining firmly in the spotlight.

Hold The Mash may wear its classic influences proudly, but it does so with enough personality and strong songwriting to avoid feeling merely nostalgic. It is a very solid sophomore effort that confirms Parker Barrow’s growth as a band and suggests there is still plenty of road ahead for them.

The Review: 8/10

Can’t Miss Tracks

– Blinded
– Novocaine
– Olivia Lane
– Ruby’s Reckoning
– My Morning Song

The Big Hit

– My Morning Song

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In This Moment have shared the details of their latest dive into the abyss, delivered via their first album in three years.

Titled ‘WITCH’, it is due to be released on August 28, and serves as their first release for Better Noise Music.

Vocalist Maria Brink had this to say about what the record represents for her:

“WITCH is my declaration of inner transformation. It’s about embracing the duality within — taking pain, persecution, and struggle — and alchemizing them into strength and power. The album reflects both ancient trials and my own journey — where being a ‘witch’ means being a creator, connected to the universe, manifesting my own reality.”

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the tracklist is more like this:

1, Shame
2. I Want To Believe (Feat. Dayseeker)
3. Crawl
4. Into The Dark
5. Sleeping With The Enemy
6. Wrapped Around Your Finger
7. Heretic (Feat. Kim Dracula)
8. Father
9. Without Me There’s No You
10. Another Brick In The Wall (Feat. Kat Von D)
11. Something I Can Never Have

The record is set to feature the already unleashed ‘Sleeping With The Enemy’, and you can also hear the newly dropped ‘Crawl’ right now. A gripping, tenacious, pummelling piece of electronic-crossing darkness, it’s a creepy and callous offering that showcases the sort of malevolent forces the band are willing to deal with.

Guitarist Chris Howorth had this to say about it:

“‘Crawl’ is a visceral track that delivers the undeniable observation of powerful entities dominating and abusing the weaker and compromised masses — something that continues to repeat itself throughout human history. The song empowers and, at its core, is about standing up and fighting back.”

In This Moment are due to co-headline Taste of Chaos alongside Hollywood Undead, with support coming from I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue.

Here are all the dates:

SEPTEMBER

22 – CHARLOTTE The Fillmore
23 – RALEIGH The Ritz
25 – VIRGINIA BEACH The Dome
26 – READING The Theatre at Santander Arena
28 – SILVER SPRINGS The Fillmore Silver Spring
29 – WORECESTER Palladium
30 – NEW HAVEN College Street Music Hall

OCTOBER

03 – MILWAUKEE The Rave / Eagles Ballroom
06 – GRAND RAPIDS GLC Live at 20 Monroe
08 – OMAHA Steelhouse Omaha
09 – WAUKEE Vibrant Music Hall
11 – CHICAGO Aragon Ballroom
13 – KANSAS CITY The Midland Theatre
14 – CHESTERFIELD The Factory
16 – HOUSTON House of Blues Houston
17 – DALLAS The Bomb Factory
19 – DENVER Fillmore Auditorium
20 – SALT LAKE CITY Rockwell at The Complex
21 – GARDEN CITY Revolution Concert House and Event Center
22 – RENO Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
24 – MARICOPA Harrah’s Ak-Chin
25 – LAS VEGAS The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
26 – LOS ANGELES House of Blues Anaheim

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The first time that Clairo ever performed her hit “Sexy To Someone” wasn’t at one of her own shows. Instead, back in 2024 she made a surprise appearance during a set from Ryan Beatty, her peer in chilled-out singer-songwriterdom. Last month, Clairo sang backup on a few songs from Beatty’s new album Sweet Fortune. And on Thursday night, Clairo once again took the stage alongside Beatty, performing two songs together for the first time in New York.

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It’s always a great day when your favorite pop stars call out rubbish technology, and Lorde is on a roll. Last week, Lorde voiced her disdain for the “fucked up” Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival. Now, she’s coming for Spotify’s new About The Song feature that summarizes a song’s context and spews out incorrect facts in order to make the art seem more compelling, thus tricking you into spending more time on the app. Yesterday, she posted about the inaccurate info that accompanies her song “Current Affairs.”

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, one of the most anticipated films of 2026, is out today. The epic tale called for an equally epic cast, which includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and even Travis Scott. Scott is also on the movie’s original soundtrack, which is available today as well. He contributed to the closing track “When I’m Home,” alongside his longtime collaborator James Blake and Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson.

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For his first solo album in 11 years, Brandon Flowers went country. The Killers frontman announced Thrasher in June, revealing that he’d decamped to Nashville with producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, both of whom worked on the most recent Killers records. Not long after, he unveiled the new album’s lead single, “Plans.” Today, he’s released a second advance track.

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