Around the Tubes: November 13, 2025

 

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Jodeci, Lenny Kravitz, Dropkick Murphys, Haerts, WINGS, Twisted Sister, The Black Crowes, Arabella Romi, Sofia Camara, Melissa Etheridge, Hazbin Hotel, and The Perfect Line.

- Hulu has debuted the official trailer for "Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”  The eight-episode limited series premieres October 15 with three episodes, with new episodes each Wednesday, and the season finale on November 19.  Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear. Inspired by the popular Murdaugh Murders Podcast.

-  UMe commemorate the 30^th anniversary of Jodeci’s classic third full-length LP, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, with a very special Digital Deluxe Edition out today. Listen HERE. Additionally, the new 2LP version of the album pressed on a standard weight black vinyl is available for purchase HERE.  The Digital Deluxe Edition boasts the highly streamed “Freek 'N You (Mr. Dalvin's Freek Mix)”. For audiences to experience unparalleled full immersion into The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, select tracks are also now available in Dolby Atmos such as “Get On Up,” “Love U 4 Life,” and more.

- Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and consummate creative Lenny Kravitz celebrates the 30^TH anniversary of his seminal fourth full-length album, Circus, with the release of a new Digital Deluxe Edition, out September 19, 2025. This definitive version notably boasts 13 bonus tracks previously unavailable for streaming anywhere. Pre-save Circus (Digital Deluxe Edition) HERE via Virgin Records/UMe.  The unreleased material spans a rare acoustic version of the title track “Circus” in addition to live recordings of such classics as “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” “Let Love Rule,” “Always on the Run,” and more. Additionally, it houses a trio of bonus sought-after studio tracks, namely “Another Life,” “Confused,” and “Is It Me, Is It You?,” which previously were available only a limited edition 10” EP (and were included on a 2018 vinyl pressing of the album) but never surfaced on streaming platforms—until now. As such, Kravitz presents the most comprehensive iteration of Circus and this fertile creative era.

- Dropkick Murphys have just released a new single and video from their powerful and poignant For The People album. Following the success of early track “Who’ll Stand With Us?,” a call to stand together against divisiveness and inequality, the new single and video for “Chesterfields And Aftershave” pay tribute to singer and founder Ken Casey’s late grandfather who was an important role model in his life.  The video, directed by Jon Vulpine, features evocative vignettes that follow a young “Ken Casey” and demonstrate the steadying influence his late grandfather had on his childhood. The video includes historical television clips of Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics games that Ken watched with his Grandfather when he was a child, as well as a clip from the Red Sox 2004 World Series-clinching victory referenced in the song, thanks to the help of MLB, the NHL and the NBA. Watch the video for "Chesterfields and Aftershave" HERE.  Stream For The People via all platforms HERE

- Indie duo Haerts release “Wait for Us,” the third single from their upcoming album Laguna Road. Earlier, they’ve released “Woman on the Line” and  “The Lie” alongside evocative videos directed by longtime collaborator Julian Klincewicz (Beyoncé, Virgil Abloh, Tame Impala, etc.) Don’t miss Haerts live on tour with Vlad Holiday in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yucca Valley and San Diego in November.  “WOMAN ON THE LINE” with JENN WASNER of FLOCK OF DIMES + “THE LIE”

- WINGS is the ultimate anthology of the band that defined the sound of the 1970s. Personally overseen by Paul McCartney, WINGS is available in an impressive array of beautifully designed formats -- all including the timeless international hits “Band on the Run, “Live and Let Die,” “Jet” and “Let 'Em In” -- songs that still feature in Paul McCartney’s live shows to this day.  WINGS arrives in a remarkable variety of formats, including the stunning 3LP Limited Edition Color Vinyl collection, a lovingly curated time capsule of imagery and music for the mega Wings fan, through to the 1CD and 1LP versions for those embarking on their first flights with Wings and/or just beginning a deeper dive into this stage of Paul’s unparalleled career.  See a complete list of formats and/or preorder WINGS HERE.

- Dust off your denim and leather and flex your devil horns: Twisted Sister is back — bigger, louder, and more unapologetic than ever. The band that gave the world “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” has confirmed they will storm stages worldwide in 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary.  While full details remain under wraps (because even metal legends love a good tease), founding guitarist and manager Jay Jay French couldn't contain his excitement about reaching a milestone that once seemed impossible: “Beginning on February 2nd, 1976 in a little bar called The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, NY, Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda and I have called ourselves Twisted Sister and stood shoulder to shoulder for nearly five decades, through multiple personnel changes and thousands of performances. We are proud to celebrate a milestone that once felt unthinkable: a 50-year anniversary!! We have created a music and performance legacy that has and will continue to inspire millions of fans around the world. Twisted Forever, Forever Twisted!”

- GRAMMY and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-nominated rock band, The Black Crowes, led by founding brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1994 album Amorica with a deluxe reissue box set. The deluxe box set, available as a 5LP or 3CD set, chronicles the band's evolution through the songs that became Amorica.  Amorica is set for release on November 14, 2025, via UMe – pre-order/pre-save HERE.  To mark the reissue, The Black Crowes unveiled “Bitter, Bitter You,” an unreleased track from the Amorica era that captures the raw emotion and sonic edge of the original sessions – listen HERE.

- Australian alt-pop/country artist Arabella Romi has released her emotionally charged new single, “Psychopath,” now available on all streaming platforms (here). The track explores the anxiety, overthinking, and vulnerability that come with long-distance love, reflecting on the mental toll it takes when trust and communication begin to feel fragile.  “Psychopath” is a raw and honest reflection of Arabella’s own experiences, questioning loyalty and grappling with the fear of emotional disconnection. The lyrics capture the spiraling thoughts that come with distance, asking, “Am I crazy, baby? Am I a psychopath?” as the protagonist contemplates whether their partner’s feelings are still genuine or if someone else has stepped into their place.

- Rising pop star Sofia Camara announces her upcoming new EP Hard To Love releasing on October 10 via 21 Entertainment and Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, with international support from Mercury Records in the US and Polydor Records in the UK. Additionally, she announces the expanded Healing Hearts Tour with her first-ever North American headline shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.  PRE-SAVE HARD TO LOVE HERE.  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

- NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, announced the next episode of its Soundcheck music series will feature performance highlights and an exclusive backstage interview with Grammy and Oscar Award-winning musician Melissa Etheridge. Soundcheck: Melissa Etheridge will broadcast Wednesday, September 17 at 8 p.m. on NJ PBS (check local listings and stream on MyNJPBS.org/live.) Check out the full episode on the NJ PBS Soundcheck page now and the NJ PBS YouTube channel after broadcast.

-  War is coming to Hell in Prime Video’s teaser trailer for Season Two of the hit adult animated musical series, Hazbin Hotel. The trailer teases Vox’s dark rise to power against Charlie Morningstar and her hotel’s mission. The second season of Hazbin Hotel, premiering October 29, consists of eight episodes, with two episodes rolling out weekly through November 19. The series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.  Additionally, Seasons One and Two of Helluva Boss, the second series in the Hellaverse universe, along with a new original episode titled, “Mission: Zero,” will be available on Prime Video on September 10.

- Hosted by Deborah Norville (“Inside Edition”), THE PERFECT LINE challenges individual players to place items in the correct order. With every new line comes a fresh category and a brand-new metric to master. Contestants who land their item in just the right spot split the cash for that round, with a chance to win over $15,000 across the game. The winner then takes on The Finish Line, a high-pressure finale that tasks them with matching five items to five values to complete the ultimate Perfect Line and take home their full bank.  THE PERFECT LINE premiered in syndication Monday, September 8 (check your local listings).  Bonus airings begin airing on Game Show Network, Monday, September 15 (5:30pm Weeknights)

The Most Anticipated Question of 2025-26 Television

  

1.  Who killed Lester on Only Murders in the Building?  The one problem with the format of the show is that we are likely going to lose a beloved character every season (unless we get another Ben Glenroy situation).  Last season the carousel stopped for loveable doorman.  So, who killed and publicly left him in the Arconia’s fountain?

 

The most we ever learned about Lester was during the killer reveal party in season two where we got a lot of Lester’s backstory including a rivalry with Tracy Letts.  Did noted playwright Tracy Letts murder Lester?  Though in the penultimate episode of last season, there was a peculiar scene where Mabel learns that Glen Stubbins had died and weirdly the camera pans to a television report about the disappearance of the gangster Nicky “The Neck.”

 

It seems safe to assume that the case Téa Leoni wanted the trio to investigate Mr. Neck (the characters share a last name).  Are Lester and Nicky’s deaths related?  Did Téa have Lester killed to convince the trio to work the case?  Whatever the answers are, it is a given that hilarity will ensue.  Only Murder in the Building returns tomorrow with three episodes on Hulu.

 

Bonus Question: Who Will Be Murdered at the End of Season 5?  The way Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short have been talking during press in the lead up to the new season, it seems safe to assume there will be a season 6.  If there is a season 6, that means we are getting yet another death.  After taking a season off, Teddy Dimas is back and my money is on him.  Though the show has alternated male and female deaths so we would be due for a lady to die.  Maybe klepto Uma will steal from the wrong person.

 

2.  Will Jay Manage to Get His Soul Back on Ghosts?  Now that is a cliffhanger.  Will Jay get to live out his life and go straight to hell whenever he dies?  Okay, the easy answer to this question is yes.  The harder question, is just how will Samantha get Jay’s soul back?  Will she have to trade it will someone?  Can she trick Elias into giving it back?  Ghosts premiere October 16^th on CBS.

 

 

3.  What Happens in New Vegas, Will it Stay in New Vegas?   We got a very interesting tease at the end of season one of Fallout, when we saw Hank in a power suit fly past a sign letting us know he was entering New Vegas.   New Vegas, of course, being the setting for the fourth game of the series and set sixteen years prior to the events of the television show.

 

What is most interesting about this development is that for anyone who played the game (which I currently doing), there is no definitive ending to the game.  For those that have not played the game, there are multiple factions and who you side with will give you very different endings.  Is House still alive even though I recently bludgeoned him to death with a nine iron?  Is Ceaser still alive even though I just blew him up with a grenade?  Does the Brotherhood of Steele still have a presence in New Vegas even though I blew up their base?  It will be interesting what they choose to be cannon.  I am guessing all the main players are still alive and have been fighting ever since despite the multiple definitive endings in the game.  Fallout season two premieres December 17^th on Prime Video.

 

4.  Will We Get More Later Timeline on Tell Me Lies?  The first season, we only got two scenes of the later timeline, the very first and very last scene.  We got a little more in the second season, including a bombshell that Stephen dropped on Bree’s wedding.  That may be the most interesting timeline now, so will we get even more of the later timeline in the third season?  Though there will clearly still be plenty of plot in the college timeline considering Iris Apatow is joining the show as a freshman, and of course one with a secret.  Mmm, could she be related to Macy?  No date for the third season yet, but filming recently finish so it is likely to premiere later this year or very early next year.

 

5.  What Is Going on with Marvel TV?  After announcing Disney+, the House of Mouse quickly canceled all Marvel television shows and folded the Marvel TV division into Marvel movie side to streamline and connect everything going forward on their streaming service.  Except outside of Loki, Wandavision, and its spinoff Agatha All Along, those shows mediocre to bad and viewership steadily declined.  Adding insult to injury, Marvel started to tank at the box office too.

 

So maybe big budget television shows that are requirement for their movies was not the best idea.  Now what?  The shift has already begun, going back to street level shows with the Daredevil reboot.  But there still remains two shows made under the old system.  But Wonder Man, coming in December, and Vision Quest, set to release next year, will likely come and go as quickly as Ironheart. 

 

After that?  The only other live action show currently in production is the second season of Daredevil.  If I were to guess, those other Netflix shows will also get rebooted.  Well maybe not Iron Fist, unless they do a Heroes for Hire. I just hope they also bring back Cloak and Dagger.  But it does feel like the entire MCU is in a holding pattern until they reboot the entire thing after Secret Wars. 

 

Here is everything I will be watching this fall (Premiere dates in parentheses):

 

Mondays

8:00: The Neighborhood – CBS (10/13)

8:00:  St. Denis Medical 0 NBC (11/3)

8:30: DMV – CBS (10/13)

 

Tuesdays

Only Murders in the Building - Hulu (Tomorrow)

The Morning Show – Apple TV+ (9/16)

Loot – Apple TV+ (10/14)

Star Wars: Visions (10/28)

Fallout – Prime Video (12/17)

9:00:  Alien: Earth – FX/Hulu (3 episodes left)

9:00: The Lowdown – FX (9/23)

9:00:  Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Disney+ (12/10)

 

Wednesdays

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox – Hulu (4 episodes left)

Gen V – Prime Video (9/17)

Marvel’s Zombies – Disney+ (9/24)

8:00:  The Challenges: Vets and New Threats – MTV (already started)

8:00:  Survivor – CBS (9/25)

8:00:  Shifting Gears – ABC (10/1)

8:30: Abbott Elementary – ABC (10/1)

10:30: Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head (already premiered)

 

Thursdays

Nobody Wants This – Netflix (10/23)

A Man on the Inside – Netflix (11/20)

8:30: Ghosts – CBS (10/16)

9:00: Peacemaker – HBO Max (already started)

 

Sundays

9:00: Task – HBO (Yesterday)

9:00:  The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – AMC (Yesterday)

9:00:  Welcome to Derry – HBO (10/26)

10:30:  I Love LA – HBO (11/2)

57 Channels and Only This Is On: September 7, 2025

  

Alien: Earth:  We finally got the flashback to explain how the spaceship ended up so ill-fated.  Though, my new question is just how did all these incompetent workers manage to grab all these seemingly very intelligent aliens as a specimen.  As we saw in the prequel movies, those people did not have very successful run-in with the aliens they met.

 

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox:  Again, I did not follow this story when it happened, but it is completely wild they continued to prosecute Knox when the black dude was quickly convicted and said she was not there when he was there.  There is absolutely no connection between the two.

 

The Challenge: Vets and New Threats:  I know CT is a legend and all, but how can they accuse of him of tanking?  Look at him.  There is a good reason why he was one of the few guys who skipped climbing the wall earlier in the season.  But I do not know why his team was disqualified.  They still finished.   But Leka has no one but herself to blame for going home.  How does a former collegiate athlete gas out before the five-minute time limit was over?  Five-minute suicides seem like something any athlete, even at the high school level, should be able to do.

 

Peacemaker:  Did I miss where they said which universe that opening scene took place in?  Did it happen in both?  And just why is Rick Flag alive?  Was there no Starro mission in that universe?  That is why I hate multiverse stories.  Too many questions.  But is the main Peacemaker really that stupid to say, “Best universe ever” right into Harcourt’s ear.  That is going to be very suspicious.

Around the Tubes: September 6, 2025

  

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Chad Powers, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Em Beihold, Florence Road, Lord Huron, Young the Giant, Twin Shadow, Elton John, The Who, Elvis Presley, Jaws, Belles, and Marcus King Band.

- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Original series  "Chad Powers."  Hulu's new six-episode comedy series starring Glen Powell will premiere September 30th with two episodes. New episodes stream weekly on Tuesdays.

- In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Hulu is proud to spotlight the lineup of film and TV content that celebrates culture, identity, and storytelling. This year’s highlights include the fresh take on the classic psychological thriller “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, the Hularious comedy specials “Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa” and “Frankie Quiñones: Damn That’s Crazy,” the gripping, bilingual docuseries FX’s “Necaxa,” and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner “In the Summers.” Also featured is the thrilling heist drama from Spain “Suspicious Minds,” National Geographic’s harrowing “Lost in the Jungle,” the true inspirational story of “Flamin’ Hot,” with even more to discover all month long. These titles and more are available via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

- Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Em Beihold unveils an utterly clever and undeniably catchy new single entitled “Hot Goblin,” out now on all streaming platforms via Republic Records. It continues what is shaping up to be her most enigmatic and engaging creative chapter yet.  Listen HERE.  The track’s playful synths pulsate over a head-nodding beat. Em’s voice flutters with a distinct theatricality and direct emotion. She tries to wrap her head around a gleeful contradiction on the chantable chorus, “Sometimes I feel that I’m a hot goblin, little bit perfect, little bit problem, could be a dream or your worst nightmare, but I know who I am, so I don’t care.” Finally, it concludes with a sugary and spirited crescendo.

- Florence Road recently released their new single ‘Break The Girl’ along with an official music video directed by Benji Gershon, shot in their hometown of Bray.  You can listen to ‘Break The Girl’ HERE and watch the video HERE.  'Break The Girl' was premiered as Jack Saunders' 'Hottest Record' on BBC Radio 1 this evening.  Already a fan favourite at live shows, ‘Break The Girl’ is the band’s latest addictive release, arriving as part of their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’; a project that captures the raw intensity of youth in all its highs and lows. True to the spirit of Irish creativity, ‘Fall Back’ feels fresh and modern, fusing grunge haze with slick indie riffs into a sound that is both timeless and forward-looking; rooted in rock tradition yet unafraid to push boundaries.  You can listen to ‘Fall Back’ HERE.

- Lord Huron—the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider—has had a whirlwind year surrounding the release of their new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. In May, they wrapped up an entirely sold-out tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their beloved album Strange Trails, in July, they released their new album to critical acclaim and embarked on their biggest headline tour to date, and just last month, they performed on CBS Saturday. Today, they release the Jackie! Zhou-directed video for “Watch Me Go,” which “unfolds in the grand tradition of country songs.” (FLOOD)  Watch the Video for “Watch Me Go”

- Critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum selling band Young the Giant have shared a new acoustic EP, In The Open Volume One, featuring warm, stripped back renditions of fan-favorite songs including “Mind Over Matter,” and new, previously unreleased song “Bitter Fruit.” The EP heralds their upcoming In The Open Tour, an intimate concert experience performed in beautiful spaces and venues around the country, with support from Cassandra Coleman (debut album produced by Jack Antonoff) throughout. Limited edition vinyl will be available throughout the tour, as well as for pre-order. The EP will be pressed on 100% recycled, green vinyl.  LISTEN TO IN THE OPEN VOLUME ONE.

- Fresh off playing a string of shows in Southern California on the Georgie Goes West Tour, including a sold out show at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, Twin Shadow has unveiled “Awkward Backward,” the second single off his seventh album Cadet, which arrives this fall via Dom Recs. “Awkward Backward” pushes and pulls between moments of confusion and clarity as he navigates self-doubt in relationships, with each twisting synth bringing him closer to a resolution. Of the song, he shares:  “‘Awkward Backward’ is a song about insecurities—about always needing to be the first to figure out what’s going on in a relationship, to predict who’s going to jump ship first. It’s about dodging bullets and trying to get the upper hand, all in the name of protecting your own ego. But beneath that defensiveness lies an admission: these are my shortcomings. The song is a confession and an invitation to go deeper, to ask if maybe it’s finally time to stop running and truly connect.”  To create the single’s cover artwork, he welded 12 extra rearview mirrors onto his motorcycle.  LISTEN TO “AWKWARD BACKWARD”

- Half a century after it dominated charts around the world, Elton John’s seminal album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy will receive a 50th Anniversary Edition reissue, out on October 24th via UMe. The special reissue will be available on multiple formats, including 2LP, 2CD, and 1LP, Live At Midsummer Music, Wembley Stadium 1975, which was the album’s live debut, as well as a booklet containing never-before-seen entries from Elton’s personal diary. All available to pre-order now here.  In 1975, Elton John was in the midst of a prolific run of unimaginable success, having broken into the mainstream in 1970 to become the biggest star on the planet. His 9th album in six years, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, would break new ground in a plethora of ways. A concept album devised with Elton’s longtime collaborator and lyricist Bernie Taupin, it told the chronological story of the early years of Elton (Captain Fantastic) and Bernie’s (the Brown Dirt Cowboy) musical careers in London as they struggled to break through.

- WHO ARE YOU, The Who's eighth studio album, is to be released in a suite of formats including a super deluxe edition this October featuring over 70 unreleased tracks including never-before-heard versions of the title track “Who Are You,” newly mixed live tracks from their first tour without original drummer Keith Moon and candid recordings of the band rehearsing in 1977 and 1978. Also included in the 7CD/1 Blu-ray set are brand-new Atmos & Stereo mixes by Steven Wilson. The album will also be released as a deluxe 4LP box set, a 2CD deluxe edition, and limited-edition coloured and half-speed master vinyl editions.  Initially released in August 1978, WHO ARE YOU marked a significant chapter in The Who's career while a commercial triumph, peaking at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and achieving double platinum status and No. 6 on the U.K. Albums Chart, it was also tragically the last album to feature legendary drummer Keith Moon, who died a week after its release.  PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE:  https://thewho.lnk.to/WhoAreYouSDEPR

- Elvis Presley’s Graceland has announced the third release in the Graceland Vinyl Collection. The new, limited-edition 10” vinyl features two of Elvis’ most iconic holiday classics, “Blue Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Back in Town" and is now available for pre-order exclusively at ShopGraceland.com.  Custom-pressed on stunning blue vinyl, these two tracks capture the spirit of 1957 – a year that gave us Elvis’ first holiday album, his first Christmas at Graceland, and a musical legacy that still echoes every December.

- Continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws, UMe is releasing Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in Dolby Atmos®. The GRAMMY-winning album recording, with music by legendary composer John Williams, has been mixed by Atmos pioneer Steve Genewick from the multi-track masters in collaboration with reissue producer Mike Matessino. Fans can now dive deeper than ever into the music, hearing every layer with crystal clear precision and immersive depth.  Listen to Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in Dolby Atmos® now, HERE.

- Trailblazing country artist Belles has officially released her self-titled EP, Belles, out today. Belles is available now across all streaming platforms here.   Produced by Sam Grow and Johnny Gates, Belles is a six-track collection that explores themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, showcasing the emotional depth and range that have become trademarks of Belles’ songwriting. The heart-wrenching centerpiece, “Ring on the Table,” is a poignant, cinematic narrative that delves deep into themes of independence, tough choices, and walking away from a love that no longer serves you. 

- Ahead of their much-anticipated new album Darling Blue, Marcus King Band shares a further taste of the new music with the single “Heartlands.” Listen/share the track HERE. The album is due on September 26 via American Records/Republic Records. Pre-order/pre-save Darling Blue HERE.