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Once again produced by The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers.
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Anmeij blends neosoul warmth with laid-back reggae grooves on beautiful ways, a reflective and quietly uplifting track about growth, healing, and finding light within difficult moments. Wrapped in mellow rhythms, soulful melodies, and understated jazz-inflected textures, the song radiates calm introspection while carrying an encouraging emotional core. Anmeij’s gentle vocal presence gives the track an intimate, grounded feeling, allowing its message of resilience and self-discovery to unfold naturally.
Smooth, soothing, and emotionally sincere, beautiful ways feels like a deep breath after emotional turbulence.
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Out May 22, 2026 Via Nuclear Blast Records Words by: Courtney Stark Eight years. Somehow, even Scandinavian winters in their darkest moments don’t feel that long. And yet, as Scandinavia — and much of the Northern Hemisphere — emerges from a stretch of cold that feels near-permanent, it’s as if that same darkness has been […]The “Maynard-Verse” is a complex web of sonic architecture, but few projects carry the atmospheric weight of A Perfect Circle. Formed at the dawn of the millennium by guitar tech Billy Howerdel and Tool mastermind Maynard James Keenan, the band bridged the gap between industrial grit and soaring melodic beauty.
With their 2026 “Pacific Ring of Fire” tour currently igniting global stages, fans are locked in a heated debate over which record defines the APC legacy. We’re stripping back the layers of atmospheric tension to rank the definitive discography of one of alternative rock’s most influential acts.
Released at the height of political tension in the mid-2000s, eMOTIVe remains the most polarizing entry in the A Perfect Circle catalog. Primarily a collection of covers—ranging from John Lennon to Black Flag—the album was designed as a “protest record.” While the reimagining of “Imagine” is hauntingly effective, and the original track “Passive” (co-written with Trent Reznor) is a certified banger, the album often feels more like a thematic side-quest than a core evolution of the band’s sound. It’s an essential snapshot of the era’s friction, but it lacks the cohesive songwriting found in their original studio efforts.
After a 14-year silence that had the “Information Gap” reaching critical mass, A Perfect Circle returned with Eat the Elephant. This record saw the band pivoting away from the heavy distortion of the early 2000s in favor of lush piano arrangements and electronic textures. Tracks like “The Doomed” and “TalkTalk” proved that Keenan’s lyrical bite hadn’t lost its edge, while the title track showcased Howerdel’s growth as a cinematic composer. It is a sophisticated, “grown-up” rock record that proved the band was still relevant in a rapidly changing industry, even if it lacked the raw visceral punch of their debut.
The “sophomore slump” never touched this band. Thirteenth Step is a conceptual masterwork that dives deep into the psychology of addiction and recovery. It is darker, more patient, and arguably more atmospheric than its predecessor. From the tectonic shift of “The Noose” to the radio-dominant “Weak and Powerless,” the album solidified the Howerdel/Keenan partnership as a “Nuclear” force in alternative rock. It narrowly misses the top spot only because it trades some of the debut’s infectious energy for somber, mid-tempo introspection—but for many die-hard fans, this is the band’s intellectual peak.
The one that started it all. Mer de Noms wasn’t just a debut; it was a cultural shift. Arriving while Tool was in a state of legal limbo, this album introduced a more melodic, vulnerable side of Maynard James Keenan that the world hadn’t seen. “The Hollow,” “Judith,” and “3 Libras” aren’t just songs—they are the blueprints for the entire alt-metal movement of the early 2000s. The record strikes the perfect balance between Billy Howerdel’s ethereal guitar work and Josh Freese’s powerhouse drumming. It is a flawless execution of melody and aggression that remains as fresh in 2026 as it was on the day of its release.
What is the best-selling A Perfect Circle album? Mer de Noms remains the band’s commercial high-water mark, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 and setting a record at the time for the highest debut for a new rock band.
Who plays on the latest A Perfect Circle tour? The 2026 “Pacific Ring of Fire” tour features the core duo of Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, joined by longtime collaborators like Josh Freese, James Iha and Matt McJunkins.
Is A Perfect Circle better than Tool? It’s not about “better”—it’s about the vibe. While Tool focuses on progressive complexity and mathematical patterns, A Perfect Circle is built on emotional resonance and melodic hooks.
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A Perfect Circle was formed in 1999 in Los Angeles by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan. Known for their shifting lineups and atmospheric soundscapes, the band has sold over four million albums in the U.S. alone. Their influence can be heard in a generation of bands that blend heavy rock with cinematic production.
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Mer de Noms takes the top spot for its genre-defining impact, followed closely by the conceptual brilliance of Thirteenth Step.
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Award-winning rocker Jasmine Cain is back with new music and a packed tour schedule. In this interview, we ask Jasmine about the inspiration behind her latest singles, the realities of managing a digital presence in today’s industry, and what advice she would give to her 2004 self.
Reuel
Hello Jasmine! I’m happy to chat with you again. How are you doing?
Jasmine Cain
I am running about as wide open as possible! Tour season is HERE and we are in deep!
Reuel
We last spoke in 2021, the year after you released Seven. You’ve put out new music and achieved even more since then. What stands out as your favorite moment from the past five years?
Jasmine Cain
Performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage and accepting our 2025 Josie Music Awards for Female Rock Artist and Best Rock Album “Attitude is Everything”.
Reuel
You’ve just released new videos for your songs “Are You Ready?” and “Hurt”. What was the inspiration behind these songs?
Jasmine Cain
“Are You Ready” is a song about excess and impulse and allowing yourself to do whatever you feel on a whim. It’s wild and dangerous. I wrote it for our SEVEN album, and this marks the SEVENth Anniversary, so we are giving it a little breath of air since we couldn’t tour on the album due to the pandemic. “Hurt” was written in the moment at a really painful time. I hate talking about it, and I never really wanted to release it because it brought up a really uncomfortable moment that both sides have completely mended and moved forward from, but the song still remains..and it’s good…and it deserves to be heard. Even if it brings up a bunch of painful memories for me. It means different things for different people but we’ve all dealt with some real betrayal and contemplated our entire lives from time to time. I don’t think there is a soul out there that hasn’t felt this song at some point in their life.
Reuel
This makes listening to the songs even more interesting now! Will those be standalone releases, or are you planning to follow them up with a bigger release soon?
Jasmine Cain
“Hurt” is a standalone release as we are getting ready to write the next chapter of Jasmine Cain in November. We plan on changing a few things up and perhaps taking it back to a more organic direction. But…that always remains to be seen when you get into the studio! We’ll all be surprised together, I guess.
Reuel
How would you describe your music using only emojis?
Jasmine Cain
Reuel
No doubt you’ve received tons of compliments regarding your music. Is there any compliment that comes to mind, either for being from someone special or because it made you think, “THIS is why I make music!”?
Jasmine Cain
It has happened a few times where people have told me that my music has saved their lives and that’s such a strange power that I never thought about when I first started writing. It’s not even a power I think I wanted? It’s a powerful thing to be able to change someone’s life in 3 and a half minutes and it must be handled with care. I take that into consideration with every deep emotional song I write.
Reuel
Today’s musicians have to balance managing their digital presence with being musicians, which is time-consuming but allows for a closer connection with fans. From your POV as a musician, do these advantages outweigh the time and effort required?
Jasmine Cain
It certainly adds a hefty amount of weight to a plate that is already plenty heavy. It’s been so interesting watching music change and morph into different things over time. I think about my great grandparents watching the main source of transportation going from horse and wagon to seeing the first space shuttle launch and a guy jumps out and walks on the moon. Music has been a lot like that for me. I’m dating myself, but we didn’t have home computers or youtube videos to learn songs. Now we are content creators that write songs in our spare time. I honestly work around the clock and I am still not able to juggle every single aspect of all the social media posts that I need to on my own. I’m constantly behind the ball. However, it has opened up a new job for people who spend all day going through your videos and doing your ads and posts for all your sites. If you can afford to hire them, they can help manage it much better so you can focus on the music, which is what you should be focused on.
Reuel
That’s true! You released your debut album in 2004. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give 2004’s Jasmine Cain?
Jasmine Cain
Hahahahaha…honestly, I would tell her she was right and to continue to be the stubborn, hard-headed, honest artist that she is. I knew who I was when I started, and I stood by my convictions. They haven’t changed. I am the exact same girl I always was. The only thing I would perhaps change is telling 2004 Jasmine to re-evaluate some things to see if they’re really worth beating your head against the wall for. Some of those fights that I fought were useless and I did it on principle but it wasn’t worth it in the long run. A cold shoulder and a hot coffee and I could’ve just moved on with less stress, but I had a lot more fight in me then!
Reuel
Brilliant! Thank you for your time, Jasmine! Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Jasmine Cain
I would love to invite you all to check out our website at jasminecain.com as we like to play some games throughout the summer and give away merch packages. The best way to know how to play along is to join our street team, which you can do through our website. I love to give things away!
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Review: Blue Tears – Live In The UK Pride & Joy Music – May 15th 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Few melodic hard rock aficionados will have forgotten the impact of Blue Tears’ self-titled 1990 debut album. Blending the hook-laden energy of Bon Jovi with the polished melodic power of Def Leppard and the joyous […]
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