I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Such Brave Girls, Suspicious Minds, Lorde, Sublime, The Aces, Lord Huron, Jaws, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Dropkick Murphys, Kool and the Gang, Scorpions, Smashing Pumpkins, and the Premier Lacrosse League.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer for season two of the BATFA-winning Hulu Original series "Such Brave Girls." All six episodes will debut on July 7, 2025. Season one premiered in 2023 to rave reviews and maintains a 100% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Original series “Suspicious Minds.” The six-episode first season will premiere on Thursday, July 10 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. The 6-part series introduces Amber (Silvia Alonso), one of the most brilliant thieves in the world who, after a failed robbery in Las Vegas, prepares her next heist. This time it will take place in Isla Esperanza, an idyllic place lost in the middle of the Pacific. Her target is the tiara of saint Agatha, a jewel valued at 240 million dollars, that the daughter of Mexican oil tycoon Emilio Villegas (Asier Etxeandia) will wear during her wedding. To prepare the robbery, Amber has been infiltrated in the Villegas family for three years as a school governess. But her meticulous plan goes awry when Rui (Álex González), a cheeky and mysterious thief with whom she had a troubled relationship in Las Vegas during a spectacular heist, shows up on the island.
- Lorde has released her highly anticipated fourth studio album Virgin. You can listen HERE. Following a string of successful singles — “What Was That,” “Man of the Year,” and “Hammer” — which have been steadily climbing the charts and are nearing 200 million streams even before the album’s release, the next step in Lorde’s artistic evolution has arrived. Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Lorde celebrated the release at Baby’s All Right in New York on Sunday – giving fans a sneak preview of the record.
- The Lumineers are heralding the hugely anticipated North American leg of their AUTOMATIC World Tour with a very special digital Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed new album, AUTOMATIC, out today via Dualtone. The collection sees the addition of five bonus tracks, including reimagined acoustic versions of four songs from the album along with an exclusive cover rendition of Leon Russell’s GRAMMY® Hall of Fame classic, “A Song For You” (memorably performed by The Lumineers at 2023’s star-studded Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 birthday concert event at Los Angeles, CA’s legendary Hollywood Bowl). Highlights of the AUTOMATIC (Deluxe Edition) include stripped-down takes on such fan favorites as “Plasticine (Acoustic)” and “Asshole (Acoustic),” the latter of which premieres today at all DSPs and streaming services. In addition, a limited edition AUTOMATIC B-Sides LP featuring all five bonus tracks on 10” yellow splatter vinyl is available now for pre-order exclusively via The Lumineers’ official store. STREAM/PURCHASE AUTOMATIC. PRE-ORDER AUTOMATIC B-SIDES LP
- Sublime will release an all new, original song titled “Ensenada” on July 18. The single is the first true offering from the band with Jakob Nowell as front man, a completely original track from start to finish. “Ensenada” was inspired by the classic Sublime sound and features lyrics that reflect on personal experiences with love and relationships, exploring the human emotions that come along with it. Jakob Nowell describes the lyrics and use of absurdism as a defense mechanism to escape the intense, challenging feelings of when a relationship goes south. At its root, “Ensenada” encapsulates the classic Sublime vibe with a bit of melancholy underneath, created with a sound and lyrics meant to match the craziness and wit of the band’s earlier material, but also with some heart. The single, produced by Jon Joseph (BØRNS) and recorded at Harbor Martyr Studios in San Pedro, CA, will be the first release from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming new album. Fans can pre-save “Ensenada” here: https://sublime.ffm.to/
- Pop band The Aces announce their new record Gold Star Baby will be released on August 15 via SoundOn. In concept, Gold Star Baby is a metaphorical club in every city where if you know…you know. Disco-pop that fills the Pussycat Dolls and Spice Girls shaped holes in our hearts, The Aces narrate the perfect night out, even if it’s just a glittery mirage of escapism. A celebration of queerness and pure pop fun, the largely self-produced album isn’t just an evolution for the 4-piece, but where they’ve been headed all along — Pre-save. We also see the release of “You Got Me” today, the swooning, star-crossed third single from the album. The Aces look for the exact words to let someone know they’re head over heels for them. And by the end, they can’t help but repeat “I love you, babe” no matter the consequences — Stream.
- Lord Huron — the project of Los Angeles-based songwriter, musician and visual artist Ben Schneider — releases the new single/video, “Bag of Bones” from their new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, out July 18th via Mercury Records. It follows previous singles “Looking Back,” “Who Laughs Last,” and “Nothing I Need,” the latter of which has spent five weeks at #1 on Adult Alternative radio. Celebrated Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard writes in the band’s new bio, “Lord Huron's new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, is as full of evocative songs, as beautifully American as its predecessors. The difference, musically speaking, is that they don't look as much to the past, thus adding force to the lyrics, which face two directions at once: backward, toward the ghosts of the past, and up, toward the emptiness of the universe. And if you stare up into the night sky, the feeling of utter insignificance is difficult to avoid.”
- To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Universal Pictures and Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws, UMe is releasing a limited-edition “Blood in the Water” splatter vinyl of Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by five-time Academy® Award-winning composer John Williams. This edition of the iconic soundtrack features a light-blue translucent color with a red splatter and will be available on June 20th. Pre-order the Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) “Blood In The Water” Translucent Blue Red Splatter color vinyl, HERE. UMe will also release the “Shark-Infested” Water-Filled vinyl of the legendary film soundtrack on October 20th. The perfect collector’s item for film and vinyl buffs alike, this limited-edition run has real water sealed and pressed between two translucent vinyl discs, as well as new stereo mixes approved by John Williams. This limited-edition release is specifically numbered with only 1975 copies to memorialize the film’s original release year, so be sure to grab this rarity before it sells out. Pre-order the Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) “Shark Infested” Water-Filled LP, HERE.
- UMe announces details of a forthcoming 40th anniversary cut-down format of the 2016 original Super Deluxe celebration of Simple Minds’ multi-platinum album Once Upon A Time, out on October 17th. Originally released in October 1985, Once Upon A Time became Simple Minds’ most successful album to date, shifting two million copies in two months, hitting the top spot in the UK, and making the top ten in America. It spawned four top-twenty singles and launched a fifteen-month-long world tour. And with Jimmy Iovine and Bob Clearmountain providing a production dream team, and Anton Corbijn contributing to its instantly recognizable artwork, then Once Upon A Time has all the attributes of a classic 1980s album. PRE-ORDER HERE
- Rock legend Billy Idol announces new vinyl re-pressings of three classic releases: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and the Don’t Stop EP, out August 15, 2025, via Capitol/UMe. In addition to limited-edition vinyl, all three are available in Atmos. Pre-order now here:
- Dropkick Murphys are returning to their roots to celebrate the release of their 13th studio album, For The People which is released digitally next Friday, July 4 via Dummy Luck / Play It Again Sam. The LP and CD release featuring 5 bonus tracks will follow on October 10. The band invites fans from around New England and elsewhere to join them at the free For The People Album Release Show on Saturday, July 12 in Quincy, Massachusetts, where the band formed in 1996. This free hometown event is in connection with the Quincy400, celebrating the 400th year of the city’s settlement.
- #Kool75 summer is in full swing as the celebration for Kool & The Gang Co-Founder, Robert “Kool” Bell’s upcoming 75th birthday on October 8, 2025 dials it up a notch with a brand new summer anthem. Turning up the heat on an already vibrant season, Baltimore-born and Philly-bred producer and songwriter, DJ Crazy, keeps the energy high and the bounce culture strong with a remix of Kool & The Gang’s feel-good anthem “Celebration” out now! Listen HERE
- In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, on September 26, 2025, pioneering German hard rock group Scorpions will release From The First Sting (BMG), a thrilling collection the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. From The First Sting is the band’s only career-spanning collection and will be available on a deluxe 2LP & 2CD bookpack and 2CD format for European and Rest of the World fans, as well as 2LP vinyl and 1CD format for fans in the Americas. During their career, Scorpions viewed their music as a bridge between cultures. They performed in the former Soviet Union, China, and Southeast Asia, thereby fostering international understanding. https://scorpions.lnk.to/
- The Smashing Pumpkins have formally detailed the long-awaited reissue and reformation of their 2000 masterpiece, Machina/The Machines of God, and its companion album, Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music. This reimagined project, featuring extensive remixing and remastering, will be out in multiple formats on August 22 via UMe and through Madame Zuzu’s Tea Shop. Billy Corgan's Madame Zuzu’s tea shop in Highland Park, IL is exclusively offering an expansive 80-song vinyl box set featuring a 48-track MACHINA plus an additional 32 bonus tracks of demos, outtakes, and live performances, marking the first time these two records will officially be united. This vinyl box set is the only format available to listen to all 80 songs in its entirety. Preorder the box set HERE.
- SPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster have renewed a five-year media rights agreement that will span ESPN platforms. The deal begins with the 2026 season and encompasses all Premier Lacrosse League regular season, All-Star, Playoff and Championship games, Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League games, as well as future PLL and WLL Drafts. Alongside the multi-year agreement, ESPN has also made a minority equity investment in the PLL, recognizing significant growth potential in the PLL’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation.
