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Berry will come alive with free live music this June as acclaimed touring artists, emerging talent and regional favourites take over some of the town’s most popular venues for the Funk & Soul edition of A Day Well Spent, taking place on Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 June. Headlining the program is Sydney soul powerhouse […]

Boy Harsher are heading back out on the road this fall, with the popular darkwave duo announcing The Heartbreak Tour, a North American run that begins with a June 26 appearance at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco before properly kicking into gear Sept. 25 at Basilica Hudson in Hudson, New York. From there, Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller will move through Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Oakland, Los Angeles, Del Mar, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Fort Worth, New Orleans, Atlanta, Asheville, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Queens, where the tour wraps Nov. 5 at Knockdown Center.

The routing includes two-night stands at Chicago’s Metro, Portland’s Revolution Hall, and Seattle’s The Showbox, along with an Oct. 24 appearance at Sick New World – DFW in Fort Worth. Support on select dates includes Choir Boy, Evanora Unlimited, True Blue, and Kassie Krut, while the Philadelphia date expands into a full Halloween event with its own stacked bill.

The Heartbreak Tour marks Boy Harsher’s first extensive North American headlining run since the 2022 tour cycle around The Runner, when select dates paired the live show with screenings of the duo’s short horror film. They have continued to surface for select shows, festival appearances, remix work, and soundtrack projects since then, but the center of gravity has moved away from the usual album-tour pattern and toward film, scoring, and adjacent projects.

Matthews and Muller, who met in Savannah while studying film, first released Lesser Man as a small-run cassette before the EP became an underground hit. They followed with Yr Body Is Nothing in 2016 and Careful in 2019, a record that pushed their cold, body-moving electronics further into cinematic unease.

That filmic impulse became explicit with The Runner, the duo’s 2022 short horror film and accompanying soundtrack. Written, produced, and directed by Matthews and Muller, the project blurred album, score, and visual world-building, pairing the duo’s darker instrumentals with guest turns from Mariana Saldaña of BOAN on “Machina” and Cooper B. Handy, aka Lucy, on “Autonomy.” The Machina thread continued in 2024 with the Machina EP, which expanded the track with alternate versions and remixes.

Boy Harsher have also kept up a steady presence through remix work, including their 2024 rework of Pet Shop Boys’ “New London Boy,” a pairing that made sense: two duos fascinated by desire, distance, pop architecture, and the strange glamour of the city after dark.

Matthews, meanwhile, has been building a parallel life in film and solo-adjacent work. She wrote My Animal, the Jacqueline Castel-directed horror romance starring Bobbi Salvör Menuez and Amandla Stenberg, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. This year, she stepped out under her own name with a cover of Buzz Kull’s “Man On The Beat,” released digitally March 20 and issued as a limited 12-inch through Heartworm Press on April 17. The physical edition, released as Heartworm #140 in an edition of 500, pairs Matthews’ version with a Spike Hellis remix on the B-side.

Muller has continued to deepen his own work as a composer and producer. His score for My Animal, released by Sacred Bones, marked his debut feature film score and was written and recorded at his home studio in Northampton using hardware and analog synthesizers. He has also pursued Safe Mind, his collaborative project with Cooper B. Handy. The duo’s debut album, Cutting the Stone, arrived in 2025 through Nude Club, extending the chemistry first heard when Handy appeared on Boy Harsher’s The Runner soundtrack.

The biggest new chapter, however, is The Lonely Woman, Boy Harsher’s first feature film as directors. Written and directed by Matthews and Muller, the rural New England horror-thriller stars Chloë Sevigny, FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, Will Oldham, and Jake Weary, with Boy Harsher also providing the score.

The centerpiece of the fall trek lands on Halloween night, when Boy Harsher headlines Making Time Pure Halloween at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia. The Oct. 31 All Hallows’ Eve event also features Model/Actriz live, Conducta, Marie Davidson on DJ duty, Kassie Krut live, and Dave P., plus a futuristic visual experience from Klip Collective.

See the full list of dates below.

Boy Harsher — The Heartbreak Tour Dates

• 06/26 — San Francisco, CA — 1015 Folsom
• 09/25 — Hudson, NY — Basilica Hudson
• 09/27 — Boston, MA — Royale
• 09/29 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
• 09/30 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
• 10/01 — Detroit, MI — Majestic Theatre
• 10/02 — Chicago, IL — Metro
• 10/03 — Chicago, IL — Metro
• 10/04 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
• 10/06 — Denver, CO — Summit
• 10/09 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
• 10/10 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
• 10/11 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
• 10/12 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
• 10/13 — Vancouver, BC — The Pearl
• 10/15 — Oakland, CA — Fox Theater
• 10/16 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
• 10/17 — Del Mar, CA — The Sound
• 10/20 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
• 10/21 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
• 10/24 — Fort Worth, TX — Sick New World – DFW
• 10/26 — New Orleans, LA — Republic NOLA
• 10/27 — Atlanta, GA — Variety Playhouse
• 10/28 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel
• 10/30 — Washington, DC — The Howard Theatre
• 10/31 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
• 11/05 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center

Follow Boy Harsher:

• Official Website
• Bandcamp
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

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VINDICTA support bands announced for their first Aussie tour. Support the local bands with their discounted access codes. Use the code word SUPPORT at checkout, and you will receive a $10 discount. For VINDICTA‘s FIRST EVER show, and in the “City Of Churches” no less, we have local Metallers SPECTRAL DOMINION opening proceedings. For what […]

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VINDICTA support bands announced for their first Aussie tour. Support the local bands with their discounted access codes. Use the code word SUPPORT at checkout and you will receive a $10 discount.

ADELAIDE – Wednesday 24th June – The Gov
For VINDICTA‘s FIRST EVER show, and in the “City Of Churches” no less, we have local Metallers SPECTRAL DOMINION opening proceedings.
These Adelaide based Extreme Metal Monstrosities are well prepared to warm up the masses for the first ever show from VINDICTA.
Spectral Dominion – Reality Entwined Faerytales:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdC7uZA3xlo

MELBOURNE – Thursday 25th June – Max Watts
For what is looking like to be a HUGE show, we have direct from New Zealand, local legends BULLETBELT.
These folks just go from strength to strength, with a bunch of shows already booked in Oz, we just had to get them on this show.
Bulletbelt – Arminius:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbCV0eBe9g

SYDNEY – Saturday 27th June – Crowbar
One of Sydney’s leading Dark Industrial bands, NOVEAUX never ceases to impress.
We have worked with these guys before, and you will not be disappointed. Get in early to witness one of the best.
Noveaux + Sentinel Complex – Clinical Comfort:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw35XRW-7WA

BRISBANE – Sunday 28th June – Crowbar
These dark Gothic Punk Rockers with a twist, TERROR PARADE will blow you away.
Performance-driven and light on distractions, the music video captures exactly what Terror Parade show looks like, intense, direct, and uncompromising.
For fans of industrial rock, shock rock, and alternative metal.
Terror Parade – The Exorcist:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0yF2FtrtvE

Australian Tour Dates:
Wednesday 24th June – ADELAIDE, The Gov
Thursday 25th June – MELBOURNE, Max Watts
Saturday 27th June – SYDNEY, Crowbar
Sunday 28th June – BRISBANE, Crowbar

Tickets On Sale Now From:
http://www.hardlinemedia.net & www.oztix.com.au

LIMITED VIP MEET AND GREET UPGRADES AVAILABLE, ONLY A FEW LEFT

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In support of their upcoming new album ‘From A Distance Tour’

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Nashville rockers Cinema Stereo return with their brand-new single, “Now We Feel Special,” released on Wednesday June 10th. Available now across all major streaming platforms HERE, the infectious song arrives alongside an official music video, available to watch on YouTube HERE.

The single offers a tantalizing preview of Cinema Stereo’s new studio album, arriving in October. It also sets the stage for the band’s first-ever UK Headline Tour, which will see them take to the road across the UK throughout November and December. Tickets are on sale via The Gig Cartel and Cinema Stereo.

“Now We Feel Special is heavily inspired by our indie rock influences,” says Cinema Stereo’s lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist, Ian Rayha. “We wanted to channel the sounds of Vampire Weekend and Two Door Cinema Club but make it rock. We always try to follow what excites us. From the moment Sebastian played the opening riff, we knew it had to be a Cinema Stereo song.

Continues Ian, “The lyrics tell the story of two people who enter each other’s lives to save one another. We have always liked the idea that certain people are meant to cross our path—that the universe has a way of introducing new characters into our lives when we need them most, helping us to grow, heal, and move forward. In many ways, the marriage between the lyrics and the music feels just as destined as the relationship between the characters in the song.”

Coinciding with the release of the new single, Cinema Stereo have announced their first-ever European & UK Tour, beginning on 15 October 2026. Tickets are available now through Cinema Stereo. The landmark run represents a significant step in the band’s journey, taking their acclaimed high-energy live show to international audiences for the first time.

Originally hailing from Orlando, Florida, and now based in Nashville, Cinema Stereo are comprised of Ian Rayha (lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Seb Borysek (guitars, backing vocals), and Jeff Lageveen (drums, backing vocals).

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including Queen, The Police, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and The Killers, Cinema Stereo have forged a sound that is both timeless and distinctly their own. Renowned for their fearless creative approach, emotional honesty, and compelling songwriting, the band continue to establish themselves as one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary rock.

Cinema Stereo’s previous single “So Sorry, My Dear” is available on all streaming platforms HERE and as a limited edition 7-inch vinyl available HERE. Watch the music video HERE.

The band’s previous single “Lean On You” is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the music video on YouTube HERE.

For the latest music and tour date updates follow Cinema Stereo on social media and streaming platforms. Details are available at www.cinemastereo.us.

THE GIG CARTEL IN ASSOCIATION WITH TEENAGE HEAD MUSIC PRESENTS
CINEMA STEREO

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2026 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
THE GIG CARTEL AND CINEMA STEREO

FAVERSHAM, THE OLD BREWERY STORE
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25
Tickets: Gigantic
Mill Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DY
https://rockinrootsevents.co.uk

MANCHESTER, DEAF INSTITUTE
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
135 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE
https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

SHEFFIELD, YELLOW ARCH
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
30-36 Burton Rd, Neepsend, Sheffield, S3 8BX
https://www.yellowarch.com

LEEK, FOXLOWE ARTS CENTRE
SATURDAY NOVMEBER 28
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Stockwell St, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6AD
www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk

PLANET ROCKSTOCK
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29
Tickets: Planet Rock Tickets
Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Wales, CF36 5NG
Planet Rock.com

GLASGOW, SLAY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
24 Glassford St, Glasgow, G1 1UL
https://slayglasgow.com

YORK, FULFORD ARMS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
121 Fulford Rd, York, YO10 4EX
https://www.thefulfordarms.com

NORWICH, WATERFRONT STUDIO
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

FROME, TREEHOUSE
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
35 Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EH
www.cheeseandgrain.com

LONDON, O2 ACADEMY 2
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
16 Parkfield St, London, N1 0PS
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academyislington

CINEMA STEREO 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
CINEMA STEREO

15-Oct-2026 Verviers Belgium – Spirit of 66
16-Oct-2026 Krefeld Germany – Kulturrampe
17-Oct-2026 Bully-les-Mines France – Bully On Rocks festival
20-Oct-2026 Santander Spain – Niagara
21-Oct-2026 León Spain – Babylon
22-Oct-2026 A Coruña Spain – Mardi Gras
23-Oct-2026 Ourense Spain – Café Cultural
24-Oct-2026 Sevilla Spain – Sala Even
25-Oct-2026 Jerez Spain – La Guarida del Angel
27-Oct-2026 Orihuela Spain – La Gramola
28-Oct-2026 Valencia Spain – Loco Club
29-Oct-2026 Castellón Spain – Sala Because
30-Oct-2026 Zaragoza Spain – Rock ‘n Blues Café
31-Oct-2026 Valles Spain – AMC Bocanegra
1-Nov-2026 Vitoria Spain – Urban Rock Concept
3-Nov-2026 Barcelona Spain – Razz 3
4-Nov-2026 Chambèry France – Brin de Zinc
5-Nov-2026 Eppstein Germany – Wunderbar Weite Welt
6-Nov-2026 Regensburg Germany – VAZ
7-Nov-2026 Lauchhammer Germany – Real Music Club
10-Nov-2026 Frankfurt Germany – Nachtleben
11-Nov-2026 Bremen Germany – Meisenfrei
12-Nov-2026 Dortmund Germany Musiktheater Piano
14-Nov-2026 Heilbronn Germany – Umma23
15-Nov-2026 Norderstedt Germany – Music Star
18-Nov-2026 Hamburg Germany – Cowboy un Indianer
21-Nov-2026 Coevorden Netherlands – MFC

25-Nov-2026 Faversham UK – The Old Brewery Store
26-Nov 2026 Manchester UK – Deaf Institute
27-Nov-2026 Sheffield UK – Yellow Arch
28-Nov-2026 Leek UK –  Foxlowe Arts
29-Nov-2026 Trecco Bay UK – Planet Rockstrock
1-Dec-2026 Glasgow UK – Slay
2-Dec-2026 York UK – Fulford Arms
3-Dec-2026 Norwich UK – Waterfront
4-Dec-2026 Frome UK – Treehouse
5-Dec-2026 London UK – O2 Academy 2

CINEMA STEREO
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE

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FIRST WINNERS OF METAL 2 THE MASSES FINALS REVEALED

ONE BAND OUT, ANOTHER BAND IN

CHARITY TREASURE HUNT ON SITE FOR 2027 TICKETS

WATCH DEVIN TOWNSEND’S THE MOTH – AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON OTHER MOVIES!

With just eight weeks to go til you can finally scream, “BLOODSTOCK we’re home!” there’s an ever constant stream of news to share.

Have you been following the first batch of the METAL 2 THE MASSES finals? Cue much excitement and a drum roll please, for the first group of winners landing slots on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage can now be revealed! 

On Friday, bear witness to East Anglian aggressors REGICIDE, offering a blend of thrash/groove metal with hardcore elements, Belfast death/thrash champions MICROTONAL, modern melo-death crew ATARKA who won the Birmingham round, and explosive hardcore five-piece BAILED OUT from Leeds.

Saturday welcomes Sheffield metalcore victors DESCENDANCY and cathartic Northants noiseniks DEAD BAIT.  

Sunday adds diverse Scottish top dogs CHEKHOV’S GUN (whose striking sound is matched by a visceral live show, fronted by a flamboyant Lithuanian ballroom dancer!), Manchester’s prog metal quintet TECHNOLOGIST, doom-inspired SUNK who came first for the South Coast region, collaborative Cyprus conquerors JOAKEM, and formidable death metal unifiers KA’APER, comprised of both Russian and Ukrainian musicians.  

Lots more bands to be confirmed still as the METAL 2 THE MASSES finals around the country continue! Make your way to the one nearest you and help shape the festival line-up!

BLOODSTOCKers, unfortunately, we also have to share that OF MICE & MEN have cancelled performing, sending this note: “Due to circumstances beyond our control we sadly won’t be able to make it out to Europe this summer as planned. Thanks to all the fans, festivals & promoters we were looking forward to playing for.”  BLOODSTOCK wishes the band well. 

While we know that is disappointing news, BLOODSTOCK has lined up excellent death metal squad SANGUISUGABOGG to step into their shoes. The band declare, “Hey mate! Seems like your favorite death dealing degenerates just hocked up their hairball of a logo all over your Bloodstock flyer! We can’t wait to be in England to melt faces and rock out at Bloodstock, so pack up your broomsticks and your toast and beans and let’s party together – we couldn’t be anymore psyched!” You can catch them as direct support to LEPROUS on Saturday on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Rumours you can win a prize for correctly spelling their name in a BLOODSTOCK Spelling Bee are unfounded.

How about an on site treasure hunt to win BLOODSTOCK 2027 tickets? Are you a master of the side quest?!

Get yourself over to the Sophie Lancaster Foundation charity stand (next to the main stage) to get an entry form and then get hunting for 10 special S.O.P.H.I.E. signs around BLOODSTOCK.

If you are able, a recommended donation to the charity is £2. One winner will get a pair of BLOODSTOCK 2027 weekend tickets! Competition closes at 4pm on Sunday.

For early birds, Wednesday night is movie night in the Midgard campsite! 

Kicking off at 7:30pm, the first showing at MIDGARD MOVIES will be DEVIN TOWNSEND’S THE MOTH! The Moth tells the story of the human experience from birth to death. The narrative is brought to life with the Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra), a sixty-member choir, and his band. Best known for his groundbreaking metal, progressive rock, and ambient music, Devin Townsend has pushed the boundaries of genre across his 30-year career and established an unparalleled artistic legacy. 

Two more movies will follow and you can have your say on which ones! Head to BLOODSTOCK’s Facebook for the post about movies to cast your vote.

BLOODSTOCK can also confirm that the popular Black Beer Bar, sponsored by Motorhead’s Dance With The Devil stout, will return in 2026 as one of eighteen bars on site! The full line-up of beverages on site across all bars is still being finalised, but to wet your whistle you can expect to see options from at least the following: Westons Cider, Molson Coors, Camerons, Oakham, Thornbridge, Titanic, Lilleys, and Dancing Duck, with more to come.

Got your ticket and making plans already? BLOODSTOCK’s dedicated one-stop-shop with PREO is now up and running, featuring an array of festival goodies from nice-to-have to downright essential! From beers, ciders, and wine (for the first time!) to merch, airbeds, duvets/pillows, and more, you can secure your items in advance from one online shop. There’s also a limited edition sun hat from Fat Franks for just £5, with all proceeds going to the Samaritans. No lugging it from your car, just collect on your arrival, ice cold from the Midgard campsite bar at BLOODSTOCK! For more info and to explore the online shop, visit the Bloodstock Festival Preo store.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL – Planning your route to BLOODSTOCK yet? For the closest drop-off on site and also eco points, why not come via a carbon-neutral BIG GREEN COACH? There are pick-up points all across the U.K.! And for the first time ever, you can now book your official coach travel to arrive on Wednesday as well as Thursday, helping you to take advantage of the add-on Wednesday Early Bird ticket option for an extra night of metal shenanigans! For those coming by train into Tamworth station, BLOODSTOCK can also confirm that the shuttle bus to site will also run on Wednesday! Get full info & book your seat with Big Green Coach here. You can also travel by car using LIFTSHARE! Liftshare connect metal loving drivers and passengers going in the same direction. By sharing a spare seat or two, this reduces the number of cars on the road travelling to the festival and subsequently reduces carbon emissions as well as traffic jams. Explore more here. BLOODSTOCK’s 25th anniversary is going to be truly unforgettable. BLOODSTOCK 2026 is delighted to present RJD headliners LAMB OF GOD, SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, JUDAS PRIEST, and SAXON. Sophie Lancaster stage headliners will be CRYPTOPSY (None So Vile 30-year anniversary set), WEDNESDAY 13, LEPROUS, and CARPENTER BRUT. You’ll also be able to see BODY COUNT, SEPULTURA, MUNICIPAL WASTE, DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, NORTHLANE, BLEED FROM WITHIN, VENDED, ORBIT CULTURE, THE SCRATCH, IMPERIAL AGE, LIFE OF AGONY, OF MICE & MEN, BIOHAZARD, 200 STAB WOUNDS, THE HELL, BLACK SPIDERS, SHINING, NEVERMORE, EVIL SCARECROW, HEAVYSAURUS, SKYND, PARTY CANNON, BATTLESNAKE, INHUMAN NATURE, KITTIE, CASTLE RAT, GRAPHIC NATURE, BOOTYARD BANDITS, EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, HIDDEN INTENT, SELLSWORD, NECKBREAKKER, SEETHING AKIRA, HAMMER, STAMPIN GROUND, URNE, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY, THROWN INTO EXILE, VIKING SKULL, BOUND IN FEAR, IMPERIUM, FROGLORD, MUSHROOMHEAD, DREAM STATE, TRIVAX, MANTIS DEFEATS JAGUAR, BLOOD COUNTESS, GURT, OUTERGODS, FLAYED DISCIPLE, NOISEPICKER, ACID THRONE, ALUNAH, VOID BELOW, TEMPLES ON MARS, CONCRETE AGE, THRASHERWOLF, IMPERIAL DEMONIC, CHAINED SAINT, IMBRIUM, OVERPOWER, UNTAMED SILENCE, CHANGE PERSONA, AFTER SMOKE CLEARS, SOULRIDE, VANITAS, GOAT MAJOR, CANCEL THE TRANSMISSION, TEMPEST SAINT, TROLLMOTHER, DOSED, STITCHED, WREX, FOLLOWING THE SIGNS, THE CARTOON CARTEL, AETHORIA and more.  See the full lineup at the official website. There’s still more bands to be announced.  All weekend tickets (including Kyrr) are now sold out, but you can still snap up day tickets for £99 (+fees) to be part of the fun! Not been to the festival before? A day ticket is a perfect taster to see what you think! Child tickets are also available and under 4’s attend for free. Head over to the ticket store to see all options and if you’re coming by car, pre-book to save on car parking!  For the most up to date festival information, visit the official website at bloodstock.uk.com. BLOODSTOCK 2026 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 6th – 9th August, 2026.

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