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Majestic Phoenix: Aaron McLean, Von Hertzog, cr: Simon Dyjas
February 19, 2026
Majestic Phoenix Announces Strategic Partnership with BrownLeeEntertainment and Global Distribution via The Orchard/Sony

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.

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Emerald Sun, Lou Vicious "Massive Attack", single cover art
February 13, 2026
Emerald Sun Releases “Massive Attack,” a New Electro-Rap Party Anthem Featuring Lou Vicious

Emerald Sun releases “Massive Attack,” a high-energy electro-rap party anthem featuring Lou Vicious, inspired by a Darwin night out and refined for global playlists.


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MAKIE, Shawn Mullins, "Will You Love Me When" cover art
February 13, 2026
MAKIE Releases “Will You Love Me When”, New Americana Duet Featuring Shawn Mullins

MAKIE releases “Will You Love Me When,” a live-captured Americana duet featuring Shawn Mullins. The single is the first release from MAKIE’s forthcoming vinyl album Constellations, due this fall.

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Sol Centric, "Remember Me" single cover art
February 12, 2026
Sol Centric Debuts With “Remember Me” Single and Official Music Video

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.”

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El Mehdi, "Salam" EP cover art
February 11, 2026
El Mehdi Premieres “EL FILM,” a Self-Directed Musical Short Film, in Support of Debut EP “SALAM”

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.

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Sevenfold Entertainment, logo
February 5, 2026
Sevenfold Entertainment Launches as a Nashville-Based Multi-Disciplinary Entertainment Company Led by Angel Jennings and Stephen Martines

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.

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corook, "scooby", single cover art
January 30, 2026
corook causes another viral sensation with “Scooby”

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.

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Atlantic Records
Cobrah, Torn, album cover art
January 30, 2026
Cobrah Announces Debut Album Torn Due March 6th via Atlantic Records

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.

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Atlantic Records
Parson James, "Water Me", single cover art
January 23, 2026
Parson James Releases New Single “Water Me"

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.

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Chris Williams, Kid Reverie, "Strawberry Moon", single cover art
January 23, 2026
Chris Williams & Kid Reverie Share “Strawberry Moon,” a Folk Single Where Memory Does the Talking

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.

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Cameron Whitcomb, photo credit: James Baker
January 23, 2026
Cameron Whitcomb Announces The Fragile Egos Tour

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.

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Atlantic Records
audiotool, logo
January 21, 2026
Audiotool Launches Multiplayer Cloud DAW and Debuts Nexus, an Industry-First Platform for Building Music Production Tools

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.

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Hellbender Vinyl, Logo
January 20, 2026
Hellbender Vinyl Celebrates 2025 Clients’ Releases

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.

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Bryan Jack, The Marfa Drive
January 13, 2026
Texas Songwriter Bryan Jack Announces Release Date, Austin Showcase, and Album Details for The Marfa Drive

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.

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Fantompass, "Dark Night" Cover Artwork, Credit: Elard S. Koch, Adolfo Ilbáñez
January 7, 2026
Fantompass Spotlights “Dark Night,” a Conceptual Progressive Rock Single Inspired by St. John of the Cross

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.

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The 25 Mot Wanted Celebrities of 2025, Contact Any Celebrity
December 29, 2025
The 25 Most Wanted Celebrities of 2025

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.

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Parallel Society, logo
December 22, 2025
Parallel Society Reveals Lineup for 2026 Lisbon Edition - A Cross-Genre Mashup of Cultural and Tech Pioneers

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.

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Back Pistol Fire, "Flagrant Act Of Bliss", album cover art
December 12, 2025
Black Pistol Fire Announce New Album "Flagrant Act Of Bliss" - Out January 23, 2026 Plus New Tour Dates

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.

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CEIPA, the TOYOTA GROUP, ennichi'25
December 4, 2025
Japan’s Music Industry Organization CEIPA And The TOYOTA Group Are Back in L.A. This December 1 & 2

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.

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Project Asteri, Inc.
Hilary Duff, Live In Las Vegas, Official Poster
December 4, 2025
Hilary Duff Adds Three More 2026 Dates To "Live In Las Vegas" Run Due To Overwhelming Demand, May 22–24

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.

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Atlantic Records
Hilary Duff, Voltaire at Venetian Resort, official poster
December 1, 2025
Hilary Duff Announces Limited Engagement At Voltaire At The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Feb. 13-15

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.

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Atlantic Records
Kehlani, Photo Credit: Markus Klinko
November 28, 2025
Kehlani Releases Stunning New Music Video For "Out The Window"

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.

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Atlantic Records
South Arcade, PLAY! EP cover art
November 28, 2025
South Arcade Release New EP PLAY!

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.

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Atlantic Records
Fred again..., Photo Credit: Theo Batterham
November 28, 2025
Fred again Drops “Icey..” And “..Feisty” With BIA

Fred again.. drops “ICEY..” and “..FEISTY” with BIA, expanding the new era of his evolving USB album. Stream both now and pre-order the USB002 vinyl; more USB002 shows continue worldwide.

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Atlantic Records
Rachel Chinouriri, "Her Little House" EP cover art
November 28, 2025
Rachel Chinouriri Shares New Track “Little House” Completing Her Little House EP

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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Atlantic Records

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