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  • FROM ASHES TO NEW: Reflections

    April 17 Better Noise Music Review by Kris Peters Due out on April 17, From Ashes To New‘s latest album Reflections is said to push the band’s signature sound further, described as a refined, heavier evolution of their previous work. Now, we all know such statements are part and parcel of pretty much every new […]
  • Listening Now : Novelley – Shadows

    Novelley’s Shadows is an intimate acoustic folk offering that leans into vulnerability and quiet introspection. Built on delicate guitar work and stripped-back production, the track allows its emotional core to shine through without distraction. Novelley’s vocals feel warm and deeply personal, guiding the listener through themes of darkness, healing, and acceptance. There’s a gentle, almost therapeutic quality in the way the song unfolds, making it both comforting and reflective.

    Shadows is a sincere and tender piece that resonates through its simplicity and emotional honesty.

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  • AUGUST BURNS RED Announce Australian Tour

    Australia and New Zealand, prepare to surrender to the might of AUGUST BURNS RED this September and October, with the GRAMMY Award-nominated stalwarts set to return to our shores joined by special guests BLOOM, as well as I PROMISED THE WORLD (USA) on Australian dates only. Commencing on Sunday 27 September in Perth, AUGUST BURNS […]
  • Joe Bonamassa announces Sound Wave Beach Weekend 2027

    Joe Bonamassa has announced the return of Sound Wave Beach Weekend for 2027 following a sold-out debut event. The artist-curated destination festival will once again take place in Miramar Beach, Florida, with fans able to sign up for pre-sale access and additional details at the event’s official website.

    The 2027 edition will feature two performances from Bonamassa, along with a lineup that includes Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Rival Sons, Los Lonely Boys, The War and Treaty, Robert Randolph, The Record Company, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and Bywater Call, among others. The weekend will also include artist collaborations, sit-ins, and special events, including a welcome beach bonfire hosted by Nikki Hill.

    The announcement follows the inaugural Sound Wave Beach Weekend, which sold out during pre-sale and brought fans together for a three-day event combining live music with a beachside setting. The festival quickly established itself as a new destination event, with an emphasis on a smaller-scale experience and a curated lineup.

    Hosted in partnership with Topeka, the festival is designed to offer a more streamlined experience for attendees. The 6,000-capacity venue, located steps from the beach and nearby accommodations, allows guests to move easily between daytime and evening activities. Each attendee is assigned a reserved “cove,” with food, drinks, and merchandise delivered directly.

    Recent renovations to the venue include the addition of a lower bowl and upper lawn section, expanded video screens, more than 30 premium suites, a shaded artisan village, a food court, and a secondary stage.

    Sound Wave Beach Weekend continues Bonamassa’s efforts to create live music experiences that bring together artists across blues, rock, Americana, soul, and roots genres in a collaborative setting.

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  • RIKET: Riket

    Out NOW Via Black Lion Words by: Courtney Stark The 10th of April 202666 is proving to be a cornerstone — a moment that could well define a new golden era for metal. Whatever unseen, perhaps even satanic forces are at play, metalheads everywhere have been left to bask in the sheer volume of offerings […]
  • Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic” For New Canadian Indie Rock Rom-Com

    Mile End Kicks, the Canadian indie rock rom-com starring Euphoria‘s Barbie Ferreira, arrives this Friday. The trailer was set to MGMT’s “Time To Pretend,” and now they had Avril Lavigne cover Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill hit “Ironic” for the soundtrack. On Instagram, the film’s official account wrote, “From one Canadian icon to another…. may…

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  • UADA with Mortiis, Rome and WraithKnight Live in Calgary, Alberta, April 13, 2026

    Review by JP Photos courtesy of special guest contributor Ryan Dyer EDITOR’S NOTE:  It was a very last minute and spontaneous, on-site decision to review […]

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  • Oneohtrix Point Never – “Dim Stars”

    Last year Oneohtrix Point Never had a productive year with the release of his eleventh studio album, Tranquilizer, and the critically acclaimed Marty Supreme score. Now Daniel Lopatin is back with a new track called “Dim Stars,” as well as an extended version of the Tranquilizer opener “For Residue.” The songs arrive amid OPN’s extended…

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  • Adam Gaffney Song Premiere – Product of Another Sad Song

    You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, “but for the grace of God, there go I.” For St. Louis native Adam Gaffney, sometimes God’s grace wasn’t around and so he went down a few harmful paths. He has a new album coming out next month, Product of Another Sad Song, and it’s centered around some of […]