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Photo: Anna NowackaAfter a first promising edition in September 2024, the one and only americana Fest in France, Eldorado, returns to the village of Vancé in NW France (close to Le Mans) with its second edition on 26th and 27th June 2026.Eldorado is styled as “a family-friendly festival on a human scale, a unique musical offering; specialised without being elitist”. A project imagined by Michel Pampelune, a passionate advocate and specialist of americana in France. Over the years, he has worked as a producer (for the late Fargo record label), record store owner, publisher, and booking agent.Among the artists performing…

Photo: Shervin Lainez“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up to New York this summer to take a walking tour of Greenwich Village with Willie Nile, she thought that was a wonderful idea. “I knew Willie back in the day, but I haven’t seen him for a long time. I’ll look him up. Maybe I can get on one of his tours. Show him where I lived in the Village.” Collins arrived…

A tribute concert is being held to mark what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. Taking place on October 8atTheChicago Theatre, Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prinewill The concert will bring together artists performing songs from Prine’s celebrated catalogue, backed by his longtime touring band. The initial lineup includes John C. Reilly, Margo Price, Joy Oladokun, Jordan Davis, Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff, Steve Earle, Kathleen Edwards, Amos Lee, Ratboys, The Cactus Blossoms and Shemekia Copeland, with more names to be announced. Find tickets and more informationHERE. Ahead ofSouvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine, fans can…

This evening’s conclusion of Rockville’s second stage headline set is a more conventional, albeit still glefully helter-skelter, affair. UK fans who caught last year’s landmark Slam Dunk headline shows will have a fair idea of what Jeremy and the boys throw at a show like this. They toss out lashings of confetti, eyebrow-scorching pyro, reams of ticker-tape that could blot out the sun, and enough dudes with T-shirt cannons to to trigger PTSD in fans of Maude Flanders. But it’s how the music reflects that maximalist attitude that makes them perfect for festivals like this – in Florida or anywhere…

Multi-platinum rock band Barenaked Ladies have announced their first UK tour in three years, bringing their festive “Yuletide Ride” to eight cities across the country in December 2026. This marks the band’s long-awaited return to British shores following their massive “25 Years In The Atmosphere” North American run.The tour will follow the successful format of the band’s sold-out Canadian run, blending staples like “One Week,” “If I Had a $1,000,000,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme” with holiday favourites from their 2014 album Barenaked For The Holidays. Fans can expect seasonal originals like “Green Christmas” and “Elf’s Lament” alongside classic…

Now that we’re in May, we’re closing in fast on Call of the Wild and we’re going to be back for another year! So we’re getting to know as many of the bands set to play the Trailblazer Stage in 2026 that we can pin down. White Lightning play the Sunday.Simple things first – where are you guys from?Well, the band was formed in Liverpool/Merseyside but I’m (JJ) actually the only Scouser in band! Alfie is from Runcorn, Luke is from The Wirral and our drummer Louis is Welsh so I guess we are from all over the place but…

Alissa White-Gluz had a baptism of fire of sorts when making her live debut with UK power metallers Dragonforce over the weekend, with the band’s longtime frontman Marc Hudson having to miss their first show of 2026 entirely due to ongoing hearing issues.Dragonforce played a riotously received set on the fourth stage at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida on Saturday evening (May 9), with Alissa fronting the band for the first time following the surprising news of her addition to the fold earlier this month. The former Arch Enemy frontwoman was expected to share singing duties with Hudson,…

Devon-based hard rock heavyweights Kris Barras Band have announced their first UK headline tour in almost two years, set to take place this October. The news follows the announcement of their upcoming album, Monsters We Made, which is scheduled for release on 14th August 2026 via Earache Records.Joining the band for the full run of dates are special guests 10 Years. The Tennessee alternative metal outfit will be making a welcome return to British shores following their 2022 stint with Three Days Grace. Kris Barras expressed his excitement for the pairing, stating: “We are absolutely honoured to have 10 Years…

Little Simz has dropped a brand new four track EP, Sugar Girl, out now via AWAL. The project sees Simz teaming up with JT, DEELA and 070 Shake across a bold, club driven collection that feels both experimental and immediate.Following last year’s Drop 7, Sugar Girl continues Simz’s love for concise, high impact releases. Reuniting with producer Jakwob, the EP leans into energetic production inspired by the DJ culture and live sets that have shaped her recent performances, while still carrying the sharp lyricism she’s known for.Lead track “Game On” first premiered during Simz’s Coachella set, with JT making a…

The Weeknd has confirmed the 2026 Asia leg of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour.Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the run moves through Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur, closing the tour’s final chapter. Built around After Hours, Dawn FM, and Hurry Up Tomorrow, the stadium cycle has passed $1 billion in global gross, with more than 7.5 million tickets sold across 153 shows.Creepy Nuts support most dates, with ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U joining select shows. The campaign also continues its humanitarian work, with funds supporting the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen.This…

Sheffield-based dark electronic duo IAmImperfecthave officially released their latest EP, Ghosts. Following their busy 2025 touring schedule, the new collection marks a deeply introspective turn for the project, exploring the psychological weight of living in the mid-2020s and the persistent “ghosts” of social pressure and burnout.The EP is a sophisticated blend of darkwave, synth-pop, and industrial goth, defined by intricate synth arrangements and the soaring vocal harmonies of Paul Jackson alongside the distorted guitar work of Kelly Dorset. Lyrically, Ghosts delves into the struggle to maintain hope and identity as the world spirals, represented through tracks like “Surviving Is Not…

Seattle-based heavy metal bangers Telomyras have officially released their first full-length album, Duskfall. Following the success of their debut EP, the record marks a significant evolution for the band as they sharpen their hybrid of classic heavy metal, thrash, and extreme elements into a commanding new chapter.The album is a riff-driven metallic assault, blending aggressive guitar work reminiscent of Sanctuary and Megadeth with a dual-lead attack inspired by progressive metal. Central to the band’s unique sound is vocalist Sammie Gorham, whose classically trained opera technique provides soaring melodic highs that contrast sharply with guttural screams, accentuating the record’s more brutal…