I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Rivals, Just Women’s Sports, It’s Not Like That, Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident, Beastie Boys, The Revivalists, Don Henley, Peter Frampton, Blums, Belles, and lucky break.
- Hulu has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning “Rivals.” The UK Original returns in two six-episode batches— the first on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second later in the year—on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.
- Just Women’s Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform dedicated to women’s sports, today announced a new partnership with Amazon Prime that will span original video, podcast, and social content throughout the year. As part of the partnership, Amazon Prime will serve as the presenting sponsor Time Wasting, the new soccer show hosted by NWSL legends Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley. The collaboration marks the first brand partnership for the show, which brings fans inside the global women’s game through candid conversations, storytelling, and commentary from two of the sport’s most recognizable voices. Amazon Prime will also integrate into The Late Sub with Claire Watkins, the go-to podcast for NWSL and women’s soccer coverage, through dedicated ad reads. The partnership will extend across a broader social content package from JWS, with each element highlighting Amazon Prime’s fast delivery and convenience for fans.
- Prime Video debuted a “fresh look” at the family drama series It’s Not Like That, starring Scott Foley, revealing its global launch on Prime Video is set for May 15. All episodes of the series are currently available on Wonder Project's subscription on Prime Video in the U.S. At its core, It’s Not Like That is a universal, character-driven family drama about love, loss, and starting over. From Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, known for beloved classics like Life As We Know It and Parenthood, the series explores multigenerational family dynamics and the complexities of rebuilding life after loss. The show blends heartfelt drama with warmth and humor, focusing on connection, second chances, and the realities of modern family life.
- "Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident" will premiere Friday, May 15 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally. Lisa Ann Walter’s long-awaited debut comedy special takes on feral Gen-Xers, self-loathing, and navigating a backsliding America, via the no-filter lens of a grown-ass woman who has been paying attention.
- Beastie Boys’ platinum selling To the 5 Boroughs album was made available as limited-edition 3LP and 2CD sets featuring 11 bonus tracks, including remixes and B-sides. The 3LP set will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a triple gatefold jacket with pop-up elements and a subway map lithograph, all housed in a firm slipcase. The 2CD will be housed in a multi-paneled soft pack. This is the first-time the 2019 digital deluxe edition has been made available physically and can be ordered, HERE. Beastie Boys’ self-produced dedication to their home city of New York, To the 5 Boroughs was released in 2004 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Top Rap Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Current Albums, Rap Album Sales and Top Album Sales charts. The album features a steady mix of deep pop culture references in tracks such as “Shazam!” and “Ch-Check It Out,” as well as more serious social and political issues with “Right Right Now Now,” “It Takes Time To Build” and “An Open Letter To NYC.” Rolling Stone stated, “To The 5 Boroughs is an exciting, astonishing balancing act: fast, funny and sobering,” while Pitchfork proclaimed, “the album's easy air speaks to veteran, nothing-to-lose attitude of both the city and the group.”
- The Revivalists are proud to announce their long-awaited new album, Get It Honest, arriving via Concord Records on Friday, July 24. Vinyl pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. The RIAA Multi-Platinum-certified, New Orleans, LA-based band’s sixth studio album and first all-new full-length release in over three years, Get It Honest, is heralded by today’s premiere of the colossal opening track, “Heart Stop,” available everywhere now. Centered by tangled guitars, powerful drums, and belt-your-heart-out vocals, the track sees The Revivalists celebrating perseverance in the face of things you love so much they threaten to tear you apart, with frontman David Shaw squaring up to whatever is to come by howling en route to the climax, “I’m not afraid of the future comin’ my way/I’m over wasting my time.” “Heart Stop”, co-written by Shaw with Andriu “Yàno” Yanovski and PJ Howard, is joined today by an official music video streaming now on YouTube. Directed by filmmaker Caroline Iaffaldano and fully shot on a first-person-view helmet cam, the instantly striking visual takes the viewer inside an iconic New Orleans shotgun house alongside the talented dancer Malerie Dempster. "This song might hit a little different for everyone, and I love that,” says Shaw. “But for me, I'd say sometimes you are caught between two loves. One that's tearing you apart and one that you know is right. This song is the sleepless nights, the wreckage, and the moment you finally surrender to what you know is there for you." LISTEN TO “HEART STOP” WATCH “HEART STOP” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
- As the Eagles continue “The Long Goodbye” tour with upcoming performances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and stadiums, Universal Music Enterprises has announced a vinyl and digital reissue of Don Henley’s 6x platinum solo album The End Of The Innocence on June 5, 2026. The album is newly remastered from the original analog tapes and will be available as a 2-LP set on 180-gram vinyl for the very first time. The remastered audio will also be available on the same date for streaming and digital download. Pre-order HERE. Henley originally unveiled his third full-length solo record, The End Of The Innocence, on June 27, 1989. It debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and went on to become his best-selling solo album. Among many highlights, the album boasts staples such as “The Last Worthless Evening,” “The Heart Of The Matter,” “New York Minute,” and the title track. In the wake of the release, he received a 1990 GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Rock Vocal Performance Male” for “The End Of The Innocence.” Henley notably helmed the album as a producer, with guests Bruce Hornsby and Axl Rose joining for memorable collaborations on “The End Of The Innocence” and “I Will Not Go Quietly,” respectively.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton today shares a new single, “Lions at the Gate,” featuring Tom Morello—listen/share here. Today’s release follows iHeartRadio’s world premiere of the track, where they aired the song on all of their Classic Rock stations around the country yesterday. The song is the latest release from Frampton’s upcoming album, Carry the Light, his first album of all-new material in 16 years, on May 15 via UMe—pre-order/pre-save here. Co-written and produced with his son Julian Frampton, the collection also includes guest appearances by Sheryl Crow, Bill Evans, H.E.R., Graham Nash and Benmont Tench. “Lions at the Gate is a powerful track with a powerful message, and Tom’s playing took it to another level,” said Frampton.
- New York City’s Blums, the project of songwriter and musician Kelsea Feder, is excited to announce her signing to Brooklyn-based indie label, Take Care Records. Heralding the news is her debut single, the winding and weaving “Sinking/Soaring,” which chronicles the cyclical nature of self-torment. Inspired by Kelsea’s stint as a jazz club hostess, the track is laced with mellow vibraphone and delicate keys, building into a melodic spiral. Alongside the song, an official music video directed by Ava Burka and Marianna Kamiaklioyis premieres today. Documenting a hazy, disillusioned world of dilapidated houses and glamorous performances, the video for “Sinking/Soaring” shows the contrast between high highs and low lows. Speaking about the new song and video, Kelsea shares, “The song comes from a place of being trapped in the head, self-obsessed, miserable, tormented by loneliness, and disgusted because I was aware my problems are so small compared to the world at large. I wrote this in 2019. The previous year I was working as a hostess at a jazz club so I feel like I had a lot of that in my head, or at least the image of ‘jazz singer.’ I was living with Sasha Berliner, a dear friend of mine and a jazz vibraphonist. She plays some vibraphone on this track (as well as keys), and when I was stumped on where to go I played it for her and she gave me the perfect missing chord for the 2nd and 3rd choruses. Kirk, my incredibly brilliant producer, had me write out certain syllables of each word and sing them in different melodies to do this incredible weird effect at the bridge, freaky genius style.” LISTEN TO “SINKING/SOARING”
- Country artist Belles unveils her new single “Son of Jolene,” featuring international music legend Dolly Parton – a modern sequel to one of country music’s most iconic songs. This release signals a pivotal moment ahead of Belles’ highly anticipated debut album, set for release in 2026. “Son of Jolene” is available now on all streaming platforms here. Inspired by the timeless narrative that captivated generations, Belles penned “Son of Jolene” as a clever, character-driven continuation of the classic story, imagining a chance encounter years later with Jolene’s son. Blending vivid storytelling with a modern country edge, the song honors the spirit of the original track while introducing a fresh perspective. “I grew up so inspired by Dolly and the worlds she created through her songs,” shares Belles. “Having her lend her voice to this record is beyond anything I could have imagined. It feels like a full-circle moment and a true honor.”
- San Francisco via New York City indie rock artist lucky break confronts hard feelings on soft track, "Head Down," with its matching video, out today. The musician's debut record made it! is due out May 8 via Fire Records and is available to pre-save now. After playing SXSW last month, lucky break will embark on a tour across select U.S. cities this spring and summer including select dates with Nashville artist Maisy Owen. See all dates below and find more information here. "Head Down," out today, is bright and dreamy with its guitars and double tracked vocals. Thematically, it leans darker as it explores the illusion of innocence that allows one to look the other way and the desire for instant gratification. “Mass produce destruction,” the artist sings in the first few seconds of the song, “get out of bed.” The accompanying video, directed by collaborator Margaret Elle, captures that innocence and brightness against the bleaker themes of the song.
