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Majestic Phoenix partners with BrownLeeEntertainment (BLE Nashville), securing global distribution via The Orchard (Sony). The deal supports editorial pitching, sync, and artist development. Next release: “Revelation (Drop, Reimagined)” on March 6, 2026.

Sol Centric, 18-year-old Boca Raton artist, debuts with single and official music video “Remember Me.” Released Jan. 23, the 3:15 explicit track is produced by Grammy-winning Drew Correa; Miami video directed by Grey Smoley and added to Vevo’s “Incoming Pop.”

Moroccan-born, Canadian-raised artist El Mehdi expands his debut EP “Salam” (Jan 30 via Renaissance/AWAL) with “El Film,” a striking self-directed musical short film that extends the project’s art-pop vision into a defining cultural statement.

Sevenfold Entertainment launches as a Nashville-based, multi-disciplinary company founded by Angel Jennings and Stephen Martines. Focused on artist management, live touring strategy, brand partnerships, and creative development, Sevenfold connects talent to sustainable opportunities across music, film, television, and experiential entertainment.

corook sparks a new viral moment with “Scooby,” a darkly satirical, self-reckoning pop track about consumerism, performative politics, algorithmic rage, and class division. The teaser quickly drew millions of views, marking their first new music since the debut album committed to a bit.

Experimental pop provocateur Cobrah announces her debut album Torn, arriving March 6 via Atlantic Records. Written and creatively directed by Cobrah, the project pairs vulnerability with high-impact production. New single “Hush,” with an official video, is out now ahead of her Coachella debut this April.

Parson James releases “Water Me” on Jan 23, 2026, a raw, gospel-tinged ballad about running dry, asking for help, and choosing growth. Featuring background vocals from Joanna “JoJo” Levesque and keys by Phil Lewis, the single signals a new era from the “Stole The Show” hitmaker.

Chris Williams and Kid Reverie release “Strawberry Moon,” a warm, atmospheric folk single led by Steve Varney’s vocals. Built on organic acoustic textures and spacious arrangement, it traces memory, distance, and love just out of reach. Out now on all major streaming platforms.

Cameron Whitcomb announces The Fragile Egos Tour, a new run of U.S. headline dates beginning March 17 in Madison, WI. Highlights include New York City’s Irving Plaza on April 4. Tickets go on sale January 30, following artist presales, as Whitcomb continues a global touring run supporting HARDY and major festivals.

Audiotool launches the open beta of its redesigned Audiotool Studio and debuts NEXUS, an open developer platform/API for building and connecting custom instruments, effects, AI services, and plugin-style tools directly inside multiplayer cloud DAW sessions.

Hellbender Vinyl celebrates a standout 2025 for independent music on wax, congratulating clients on new vinyl releases from 7” singles to full-length LPs. The Pittsburgh-based pressing company highlights its commitment to quality, collaboration, and reliable timelines as demand for physical media grows.

Bryan Jack announces debut album The Marfa Drive, out Mar 12, 2026—an album-first, 11-track Americana record produced by Jack and recorded in Austin/Driftwood. Highlights include “Big in the Bend,” “Lightning Lane,” and “You’re Allowed” (ISC semifinalist). Release show at the Cactus Cafe.

Fantompass spotlights “Dark Night,” a conceptual progressive-rock single inspired by St. John of the Cross. Available as Radio Edit (press/radio focus) and Extended Version, it blends shifting meters, flute/sax counterpoint, and layered vocals. Streaming now with an international radio push.

ContactAnyCelebrity.com unveils “The 25 Most Wanted Celebrities of 2025,” led by Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, and Dolly Parton. Rankings are based on 1,870,360 site visits and contact-attempt activity from Jan 1–Dec 29, 2025.

Parallel Society has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition in Lisbon, Portugal. The two-day, culture-first event begins on March 6th with Day 1’s “[un]conference”, followed by Day 2’s cross-genre music program, featuring Apparat (Live), Kode9, Calibre, Moses Boyd, Gilles Peterson, Clark (AV) and more.

Black Pistol Fire announce Flagrant Act of Bliss, a raw, vulnerable 7th LP out Jan 23, 2026. Co-produced with GRAMMY winner Jacob Sciba and recorded in Austin, it features “High Horse,” “Low Twang,” and “Rock Bottom” (Gary Clark Jr. on drums). New tour kicks off Feb 23.

ennichi ’25, presented by CEIPA × TOYOTA GROUP, united a Dec 1 industry mixer at JAPAN HOUSE LA and a Dec 2 Japanese Music Experience concert at Aurora Warehouse featuring Awich, f5ve, JP THE WAVY, and PSYCHIC FEVER—advancing Japanese music’s global reach.

Due to demand, Hilary Duff adds three dates to her “Live in Las Vegas” run at Voltaire at The Venetian: May 22–24, 2026. Fan presale Fri, Dec 5 (10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT); public on sale 3 p.m. PT at voltairelv.com. New album luck…or something arrives Feb 20.

Hilary Duff announces a limited Valentine’s weekend engagement at Voltaire at The Venetian, Las Vegas, Feb 13–15, 2026, following her sold-out “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” shows. Fan presale opens Dec. 3 (10 a.m.–2 p.m. PT); public on sale 3 p.m. PT. New single “Mature” out now.

Kehlani releases the official video for “Out The Window,” a cinematic, emotionally charged follow-up that deepens her R&B storytelling. As “Folded” hits 375M+ streams and two GRAMMY nods, the new visual continues her 2025 hot streak.

South Arcade return with PLAY!, a 5-track alt-pop EP mixing razor-sharp hooks and new emotion. Featuring “Blood Run Warm” (BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record), “Fear of Heights,” and “Supermodels,” it follows their sold-out US headline tour. Out now via BKM Artists/LAB/Atlantic.

Rachel Chinouriri shares “Little House,” the intimate final piece of her Little House EP. A lo-fi, self-shot visual pairs with openhearted lyrics, celebrating healthy love. The track joins “Can We Talk About Isaac?” and “23:42” to complete the project.
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