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Mosswood Meltdown returns July 18th & 19th

January 15, 2026

Oakland’s beloved festival Mosswood Meltdown is returning July 18th and 19th, 2026 to Mosswood Park. This year, we’re excited to be hosting a pre-party at Mosswood Park on July 17th, featuring three incredible acts. Acts will be announced shortly, and of course, the festival would not be complete without the inimitable and esteemed John Waters, who celebrates his 12th year as host in 2026. As CBS Bay Area praised, Mosswood Meltdown is “one of the most entertaining two-day celebrations of punk in the Bay Area” (CBS New Bay Area). This is a weekend not to be missed! John Waters comments, “Some call it “The Warped Woodstock’ or ‘An Asshole-free Altamont’ while others holler ‘Coachella, Go-To Hella’. We’re Mosswood Meltdown and we’re going to lose our musical marbles again this year with a line up of lunatic acts that will make even the angriest punk- rocker pogo their way to paradise with a twisted smile on their dirty little faces.” The Bay Area’s favorite music festival returns to Oakland’s Mosswood Park July 18th & 19th, 2026. [Read More]

Starbenders announce new album and record release shows

January 15, 2026

One of our favorite bands, Starbenders has announced the upcoming release of their new album. They are ready to unleash their brand-new full-length album, The Beast Goes On, set for release February 27 via Sumerian Records, and pre-orders are live now. The band will be releasing two vinyl variants, giving fans even more reason to lock this one in early. And honestly, we can’t wait. One thing is always certain with Starbenders; they deliver pure, adrenaline-charged rock and roll that grabs you from the very first note. To celebrate the release, Starbenders have also announced two all-ages record release shows: 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭/𝐈𝐧 Students can use the code 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐓𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 for a discounted student ticket and early entry. 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 (𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥) A discounted student ticket and early entry are available at the door with a valid student ID or proof of enrollment. High school, college, vocational programs, music and art schools, continuing education, School of Rock, Girls Rock Camp. Pre-Order Now: https://sumerianrecords.com/collections/starbenders Tracklist: Side A The Beast Goes On [Read More]

Brigitte Calls Me Baby announce tour dates for IRREVERSIBLE TOUR

January 15, 2026

We are excited to share the news of Brigitte Calls Me Baby of their upcoming tour and new release. Their new album IRREVERSIBLE is out on March 20th. Ahead of their release is the first single off the album is Slumber Party and you can check it out here: Pre-save Irreversible: https://atorecords-ffm.com/irreversible Listen to Slumber Party: https://atorecords-ffm.com/slumberparty In addition tour dates for the IRREVERSIBLE TOUR have been announced and we are excited to see them return to San Francisco in April at the Cafe du Nord. Check out the list of tour dates and make sure to not miss this one! Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.brigittecallsmebaby.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigittecallsmebaby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigittecallsmebaby/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brigittecallsmebaby Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoe1V2ahnQzTUtOo60bYKhQ

John Mellencamp announces Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits

January 14, 2026

We are so excited to share the news of John Mellencamp’s new tour. The tour Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits is set to take over this summer with 19 dates where he will be performing his most beloved songs for the first time in many years. Check out the news below: John Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer—Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will take place across 19 U.S. cities. The tour, produced by Live Nation, marks the first time Mellencamp will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years. Watch the cinematic trailer featuring Sean Penn: Citi is the official card of John Mellencamp Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 10 A.M. local time until Thursday, January 22 at 10 P.M. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale, and additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, January 23 at 10 A.M. local [Read More]

NEW MUSIC: Converge release “We Were Never the Same” off upcoming album

January 13, 2026

Converge have returned with a new single, “We Were Never the Same,” giving fans a powerful taste of their upcoming album Love Is Not Enough, due out February 13 via Epitaph / Deathwish. The track hits with the kind of emotional weight and sonic force that Converge have built their legacy on; raw, fearless, and deeply human. For decades, Converge have made music that doesn’t just hit hard, it hits deep. “We Were Never the Same” continues that tradition, pushing both intensity and vulnerability into a space that feels almost overwhelming in the best possible way. It’s the sound of a band that refuses to go numb, channeling everything from heartbreak to fury into something that feels painfully honest. Jacob Bannon comments, I wrote these words in the parking lot of a funeral home while reflecting on loss. Why do we gather to mourn but not to cherish? It’s an honest question that exposes our collective distractions and shortcomings. Grief brings clarity— We all must do better.” Check out the new track here: On Love [Read More]

BOTTLEROCK NAPA 2026 announces stellar lineup!

January 13, 2026

Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, and SOMBR to Headline BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 festival features over 80 musical acts including Lil Wayne, Zedd, Ludacris, Papa Roach, Mt. Joy, Slightly Stoopid, Rilo Kiley, AJR, Busta Rhymes and dozens more. The music, wine, craft brew & culinary festival will take place May 22 – 24 – Memorial Day Weekend. 3-Day General Admission Tickets on Sale Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10am PT BottleRock Napa Valley has revealed the 2026 festival lineup, featuring over 80 musical acts including headline artists Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, and SOMBR. The 3-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on May 22-24, 2026. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, January 14 at 10am PT. One of the most renowned festivals in the U.S., BottleRock Napa Valley showcases a wide array of music, fine wine, craft brews and regional culinary creations, blending the world’s biggest bands with the hottest emerging artists across [Read More]

Upcoming European/UK tours in 2026 – Part 1

January 11, 2026

2025 was an amazing year with tons of shows and live performances. But can you top that? I think 2026 has a lot in store already, it probably has the potential to exceed last year. We’ll share with you a snippet of the upcoming tours and hope you’ll find the time to check those out: Lionheart California-based Hardcore band Lionheart just released their new album “Welcome To The Westcoast II”. They also dropped a new single that same day – “Chewing Through The Leash feat. Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX”. Check it out: Their European tour has already started. Some dates are sold out, some are close. Note that there were some venue changes, f. e. in Munich it’s the Backstage now. Please check for further changes. Lionheart will be joined by Madball, Gideon and Slope! For more information on the band, follow their social media: https://www.facebook.com/lionheartca https://lionheartca.com/ https://instagram.com/LIONHEARTCA https://twitter.com/LIONHEARTCA Sylosis Sylosis also have a new record coming out soon. “The New Flesh” will be out February 20th. The 11-track record is produced and [Read More]