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Ghalia Volt has announced a new album, Burn The House Down, set for release on May 15 via Ruf Records. The New Orleans-based artist has also released the lead single and video, “Ride.”

The album was produced by JD Simo and recorded in Nashville. “Ride” serves as the first preview of the project, highlighting Volt’s mix of blues and rock influences.

Volt moved from Belgium to New Orleans in 2016, a shift that helped shape her approach to American roots music. That same year, she released Have You Seen My Woman. She followed with Let the Demons Out in 2017 and later developed a one-woman band setup, performing vocals, guitar, and percussion simultaneously.

Her 2019 release Mississippi Blend reached No. 3 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. She followed with Shout Sister Shout! in 2023, which peaked at No. 2. Volt has continued to tour and record steadily, building a catalog rooted in blues while incorporating elements of rock and other styles.

Volt was also featured on 60 Minutes alongside Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, highlighting her role among a newer generation of blues artists.

Volt will support the new album with an extensive tour across the United States in 2026.

Tour Dates

04.11.26 – Clarksdale, MS – Juke Joint Festival
04.23.26 – Viroqua, WI – Historic Temple Theatre of Viroqua
04.24.26 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre
04.25.26 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
04.26.26 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
04.28.26 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre
04.29.26 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
04.30.26 – Madison, TN – Harken Hall
05.01.26 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
05.02.26 – New Orleans, LA – Jazz Fest
05.03.26 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
05.05.26 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
05.06.26 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre
05.07.26 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Parker Playhouse
05.08.26 – Bonita Springs, FL – Center for the Arts Bonita Springs
05.09.26 – Ormond Beach, FL – Ormond Beach Performing Arts Centre
05.10.26 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre
05.22.26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Phil Long Music Hall
05.23.26 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s
05.24.26 – Avon, CO – Beaver Creek Village
05.26.26 – Arroyo Seco, NM – Seco Live Stage
05.27.26 – Santa Fe, NM – Unit B
05.28.26 – Albuquerque, NM – KiMo Theatre
05.29.26 – Arenas Valley, NM – Whiskey Creek Zocalo
05.30.26 – Santa Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
06.02.26 – Casper, WY – The Rialto
06.04.26 – Bozeman, MT – The Emerson Centre
06.05.26 – Kalispell, MT – Wachholz College Center
06.06.26 – Spokane, WA – Bing Crosby Theater
06.07.26 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
06.10.26 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
06.11.26 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre
06.12.26 – Boise, ID – Egyptian Theatre
06.13.26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah Blues Festival
06.14.26 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
06.17.26 – Henderson, KY – WC Handy Festival
08.15.26 – Duluth, MN – Bayfront Blues Festival
10.01.26 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
10.03.26 – Stoughton, WI – Stoughton Opera House
10.04.26 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre
10.08.26 – Columbus, OH – Lincoln Theatre
10.09.26 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre Ballroom
10.10.26 – Wabash, IN – Eagle Theater
10.11.26 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
10.14.26 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
10.15.26 – New York, NY – Town Hall
10.16.26 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts
10.17.26 – Kingston, NY – Assembly Kingston
10.18.26 – Northampton, MA – Academy of Music
10.21.26 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
10.22.26 – Old Saybrook, CT – Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
10.23.26 – Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart Community Theatre
10.24.26 – Lebanon, NH – Lebanon Opera House
10.25.26 – Groton, MA – Groton Hill Music Center

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Hey what’s up hello. The New Jersey sing-rapper Fetty Wap has been through some unpredictable career turns since he scored three top-10 hits, back-to-back-to-back, in the summer of 2015. In 2021, federal authorities arrested Fetty just before he was supposed to take the stage at Rolling Loud New York, accusing him of conspiring to distribute…

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Welcome to Four Records! Each episode, we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week, Forrest and Jason speak with Nicole Laurenne, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of The Darts (US) and her solo project, Black Viiolet. Both projects released new records this year (The Darts (US) – Halloween Love Songs and Black Viiolet – Dark Blue). Nicole is on the road until the end of the year, so there are plenty of opportunities to see her perform:

Black Viiolet: 

April 15 – Deep Cuts – Medford, MA 

April 16 – Skylark Lounge – Rochester, NY 

April 17 – Ace of Cups – Columbus, OH 

April 18 – MOTR Pub -Cincinnati, OH  

April 19 – Portal – Louisville, KY 

April 21 – The Woodshop – Chattanooga, TN 

April 22 – Fleetwood’s – Ashville, NC 

April 23 – Gallery 5 – Richmond, VA 

April 24 – DC9 Nightclub – Washington, DC 

April 25 – Main Drag Music – Brooklyn, NY

July 31 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR

The Darts

May 1 – Starlet Room – Sacramento, CA

May 2 – The Alpine – Reno, NV

May 3 – Duffy’s Tavern – Chico, CA

May 6 – John Henry’s – Eugene, OR

May 7 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR

May 8 – Jazzbones – Tacoma, WA

May 9 – Clock-out Lounge – Seattle, WA

May 10 – The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA

May 12 – Bearded Monkey – Yakima, WA

May 13 – The Shredder – Boise, ID

May 14 – International Bar – Salt Lake City, UT

May 15 – Mesa Theatre – Grand Junction, CO

May 16 – Hi Dive – Denver, CO

May 17 – Sister Bar – Albuqueurque, NM

May 19 – Club Congress – Tucson, AZ

May 20 – Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AX

May 21 – Mexca – El Centro, CA

May 22 – Arroyo Secodelic Fest – Los Angeles, CA

May 23 – Alex’s Bar – Long Beach

May 24 – Pour House – Oceanside

May 25 – Pappy and Harriet’s – Pioneertown, CA

May 27 – Usual Place – Las Vegas, NV

May 28 – Transplants Brewing – Palmdale, CA

May 29 – Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, CA 

May 30 – Thee Stork Club – Oakland, CA

June 10 – The Basement at Bond Street Bar – Asbury Park, NJ

June 11 – Pie Shop – Washington, DC

June 12 – Cobra Cabana – Richmond, VA

June 13 – Neptunes Parlour – Raleigh, NC

June 14 – The Eagle’s Dare – Wilmington, NC

June 16 – Static Age Records – Ashville, NC

June 17 – Moodright’s – Savannah, GA

June 18 – Tin Rook – Columbia, SC

June 19 – The EARL – Atlanta, GA

June 20 – Blue Room – Nashville, TN

June 21 – PORTAL + ARTPORTAL – Louisville, KY

June 23 – Melody Inn – Indianapolis, IN

June 24 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

June 25 – Skylark Lounge – Rochester, NY

June 26 – Ohana Luau on the Lake 2026 – Lake George, NY

June 27 – Cafe Nine – New Haven, CT

June 28 – Main Drag Music – Brooklyn, NY 

Nicole Laurenne’s Four Records:

0-10: Hall and Oates – “Rich Girl”, Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting”, Pretty Poison – “The Night Chicago Died”

Teenage: Journey – Escape

Twenties: Sinead O’Connor – I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got

Recent Record: Stiff Richards – Dig

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Opening song: Rad Skulls – Loud as Shit

Closing song: Lucas Perea – Underneath Ashes

GODSTICKS’ NEW STUDIO ALBUM VOiD OUT TODAY

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CAN’T WITHSTAND’ 

The new studio album from UK heavy rock proggers Godsticks is out today. Titled VOiD, the album is the band’s heaviest, darkest and most uncompromising to date. Alongside the album release today, Godsticks have shared a new video for the single ‘Can’t Withstand’, produced by Gavin Bushell. 

“Godsticks are clever, versatile bastards…hits harder and with greater intent than anything they have attempted before”

PROG MAGAZINE

“VOID is unwieldy, rhythmically extraordinarily complex, intricate”

CLASSIC ROCK DE

 “Distinctive, unique, creative, clever, underrated, and passionate…44 minutes of music that works on every level”

METAL TALK UK

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR CAN’T WITHSTAND

‘Can’t Withstand’ deals with learning to live with regret and the battles I have with myself to come to terms with decisions I’ve made that haven’t proved to be the right ones. Intellectually I don’t really believe in the concept of regret because it’s only possible to make choices or decisions based on the information you have at that specific time – you don’t know what the future holds and it’s difficult to predict. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop me from constantly analysing decisions that haven’t worked out and ensuring that they meet these criteria. All this in the name of ‘Peace of mind’ which proves elusive for me as a rule.

Musically, this was easily the most fun song to both write and record. We all quickly fell in love with the disjointed guitar riff and from that point onward the song came together really quickly – a phenomenon we don’t often experience! That said, this has turned out to be by far the most difficult track to rehearse for the new live set – the guitar and vocal lines are rhythmically at war with one another and getting both in sync is so far proving an immense challenge. Come see the results for yourself next month – I will succeed! – Darran Charles

Both lyrically and musically, VOiD reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity, and the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise – a retreat into a personal void.

GODSTICKS – VOiD

1. M.I.A. — 04:08

2. Hold Back — 04:41

3. Watch It Burn — 03:05

4. Master of a Plan — 04:47

5. Torn Again — 05:31

6. Can’t Withstand — 05:07

7. Ruthless Coward — 04:28

8. Talking Through Walls Pt. 1 — 03:28

9. Talking Through Walls Pt. 2 — 04:30

10. Hope Is Burning — 04:55

VOiD IS OUT NOW ON PEARL SUNRISE VINYL LP, DIGIPACK CD WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET AND DIGITALLY – 

 PURCHASE VOiD (out now)

Drummer Tom Price and guitarist Gavin Bushell continue to play a vital role in the writing process, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel to the rhythm section.

“I cannot overstate the enormously positive impact Tom and Gavin have had on the writing process over the last few albums. Whilst the writing methods have rarely changed for me over the years, what has changed is that their contributions are indispensable and something I genuinely look forward to incorporating. I’ve lost count of the times on this album that they’ve provided or reinterpreted a part that has prevented the song from being binned because it wasn’t working. This is also the first time in 12 years that we’re working with a different bass player too (Francis George), and that itself has offered a fresh perspective on arrangements and influenced the overall feel to the rhythm section. It’s a little different this time around.” – Darran Charles

Having been holed up in the studio for the last 18 months, Godsticks are finally being released into the wild once more, ready for a run of UK shows and armed with new music from the new album. Guitarist and vocalist Darran Charles says it is “the toughest and most demanding record we’ve ever made, featuring music that has pushed us to the very extremes of what we can do as musicians.

These new shows will see a monumental release of tension and energy from this darker and angrier incarnation of Godsticks, so be prepared to be greeted with a ferocious sonic punch-in-the-face; it’s one that you won’t want to miss.” 

GODSTICKS UK TOUR DATES

April 17^th – London, Hope and Anchor TICKETS

April 18^th – Nottingham, The Old Sal TICKETS

April 23^rd – Manchester, Gullivers TICKETS

April 24^th – Birmingham, The Victoria TICKETS

April 25^th – Swansea, The Bunkhouse TICKETS

May 1^st – Hidden, Dundee TICKETS

May 2^nd – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh TICKETS

June 27^th – The Louisiana, Bristol TICKETS

June 28^th – The 1865, Southampton TICKETS

July 4^th – SOS Festival, Oldham TICKETS

GODSTICKS online

Website – https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godsticks

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/godsticks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/godsticksmusic

GODSTICKS’ NEW STUDIO ALBUM VOiD OUT TODAY

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CAN’T WITHSTAND’ 

The new studio album from UK heavy rock proggers Godsticks is out today. Titled VOiD, the album is the band’s heaviest, darkest and most uncompromising to date. Alongside the album release today, Godsticks have shared a new video for the single ‘Can’t Withstand’, produced by Gavin Bushell. 

“Godsticks are clever, versatile bastards…hits harder and with greater intent than anything they have attempted before”

PROG MAGAZINE

“VOID is unwieldy, rhythmically extraordinarily complex, intricate”

CLASSIC ROCK DE

 “Distinctive, unique, creative, clever, underrated, and passionate…44 minutes of music that works on every level”

METAL TALK UK

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR CAN’T WITHSTAND

‘Can’t Withstand’ deals with learning to live with regret and the battles I have with myself to come to terms with decisions I’ve made that haven’t proved to be the right ones. Intellectually I don’t really believe in the concept of regret because it’s only possible to make choices or decisions based on the information you have at that specific time – you don’t know what the future holds and it’s difficult to predict. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop me from constantly analysing decisions that haven’t worked out and ensuring that they meet these criteria. All this in the name of ‘Peace of mind’ which proves elusive for me as a rule.

Musically, this was easily the most fun song to both write and record. We all quickly fell in love with the disjointed guitar riff and from that point onward the song came together really quickly – a phenomenon we don’t often experience! That said, this has turned out to be by far the most difficult track to rehearse for the new live set – the guitar and vocal lines are rhythmically at war with one another and getting both in sync is so far proving an immense challenge. Come see the results for yourself next month – I will succeed! – Darran Charles

Both lyrically and musically, VOiD reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity, and the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise – a retreat into a personal void.

GODSTICKS – VOiD

1. M.I.A. — 04:08

2. Hold Back — 04:41

3. Watch It Burn — 03:05

4. Master of a Plan — 04:47

5. Torn Again — 05:31

6. Can’t Withstand — 05:07

7. Ruthless Coward — 04:28

8. Talking Through Walls Pt. 1 — 03:28

9. Talking Through Walls Pt. 2 — 04:30

10. Hope Is Burning — 04:55

VOiD IS OUT NOW ON PEARL SUNRISE VINYL LP, DIGIPACK CD WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET AND DIGITALLY – 

 PURCHASE VOiD (out now)

Drummer Tom Price and guitarist Gavin Bushell continue to play a vital role in the writing process, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel to the rhythm section.

“I cannot overstate the enormously positive impact Tom and Gavin have had on the writing process over the last few albums. Whilst the writing methods have rarely changed for me over the years, what has changed is that their contributions are indispensable and something I genuinely look forward to incorporating. I’ve lost count of the times on this album that they’ve provided or reinterpreted a part that has prevented the song from being binned because it wasn’t working. This is also the first time in 12 years that we’re working with a different bass player too (Francis George), and that itself has offered a fresh perspective on arrangements and influenced the overall feel to the rhythm section. It’s a little different this time around.” – Darran Charles

Having been holed up in the studio for the last 18 months, Godsticks are finally being released into the wild once more, ready for a run of UK shows and armed with new music from the new album. Guitarist and vocalist Darran Charles says it is “the toughest and most demanding record we’ve ever made, featuring music that has pushed us to the very extremes of what we can do as musicians.

These new shows will see a monumental release of tension and energy from this darker and angrier incarnation of Godsticks, so be prepared to be greeted with a ferocious sonic punch-in-the-face; it’s one that you won’t want to miss.” 

GODSTICKS UK TOUR DATES

April 17^th – London, Hope and Anchor TICKETS

April 18^th – Nottingham, The Old Sal TICKETS

April 23^rd – Manchester, Gullivers TICKETS

April 24^th – Birmingham, The Victoria TICKETS

April 25^th – Swansea, The Bunkhouse TICKETS

May 1^st – Hidden, Dundee TICKETS

May 2^nd – The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh TICKETS

June 27^th – The Louisiana, Bristol TICKETS

June 28^th – The 1865, Southampton TICKETS

July 4^th – SOS Festival, Oldham TICKETS

GODSTICKS online

Website – https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godsticks

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/godsticks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/godsticksmusic