Around the Tubes: May 17, 2026

 >I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Not Suitable For Work, Never Change, It’s Not Like That, Alice and Steve, Trousdale, Sublime, Devon Thompson, Belle Blue, Noelle Scaggs, The Beach Boys, and The Mandalorian and Grogu.

- Hulu has debuted the trailer and key art for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series "Not Suitable For Work."  The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23, only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. 

-  "Never Change!" will have its world premiere debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, 2026.  "Never Change!" premieres June 17, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

- Prime Video relaunched the official trailer for 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.  Watch the Trailer HERE

- Friends become foes in the ultimate wrong-com.  Hulu has announced the premiere date for “Alice and Steve,” the upcoming outrageously witty comedy from Clerkenwell Films (“Baby Reindeer”).  Starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, the series will debut with all six episodes on June 8, 2026, on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

- Trousdale, Los Angeles’ heavenly, harmonic, indie-folk trio, today release Growing Pains Deluxe. Arriving a little after the one-year anniversary of their sophomore album, the expanded version includes a mix of new songs and reworked versions of Growing Pains’ standout tracks. The deluxe album features Rachael Price from Lake Street Dive, Tors, Ken Yates and HAFFWAY, as well as a soaring cover of beloved Neil Young classic “Old Man.” Listen to the deluxe album HERE.   Trousdale has had a remarkable trajectory since the initial release of Growing Pains. Highlights include making their daytime TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, performing “The Ick” on the TODAY Show, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, touring with Maren Morris and Lake Street Dive, and selling out headline shows across North America, Europe and Australia. 

- Sublime have released their latest single, “Can’t Miss You,” from their upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes, arriving June 12 on Atlantic Records. In an era where singles are often preceded by weeks of teaser campaigns, influencer activations, countdown clocks, and algorithm-driven marketing strategies, the band chose instead to make the release feel personal, immediate, and authentic – a direct connection between the music and the fans who have supported Sublime for decades. The band quietly released “Can’t Miss You” as a surprise offering for longtime listeners and diehard fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes. The decision reflects the spirit that originally made Sublime resonate with audiences in the first place: raw emotion, spontaneity, and music that feels discovered rather than manufactured. Fans watch the “Can’t Miss You” music video HERE and pre-save the album HERE.

- Rising alternative indie artist Devon Thompson unveils her striking new single “Pillory” today, accompanied by an equally evocative official music video, premiering exclusively via Spill Magazine. Marking a bold new chapter in her sonic evolution, “Pillory” immerses listeners in a lush, cinematic soundscape that feels both timeless and distinctly her own.  Anchored by Thompson’s ethereal vocals and atmospheric production, “Pillory” captures a mood that is at once intimate and expansive, balancing emotional vulnerability with sweeping sonic textures. The accompanying video mirrors this tension, bringing the song’s emotional core to life through visually arresting imagery and a deeply immersive tone.

- Rising New York artist Belle Blue has released her new single “Wash”—an emotionally raw track that captures the kind of moment you try to forget, but can’t quite shake.  Built around vivid, almost cinematic snapshots—“he tasted like cigarettes and peach tea,” a glance across the street, a night that slips into morning—“Wash” plays like a memory in real time. It’s not a love story so much as a moment: brief, intense, and already disappearing as it’s happening.

- There is a moment — somewhere between the first drink and the last record of the night — when the music stops being background and starts being the only truth in the room. Noelle Scaggs has spent nearly two decades living inside that moment, commanding stages across the globe as a founding force behind the multi-platinum band Fitz & The Tantrums. Now, she steps forward alone — and entirely on her own terms — with her debut solo album, Money Fame Love, out today via Adventures With Scaggs LLC / Scaggs Entertainment Inc.   This is not a departure. It is an arrival. Money Fame Love is the record Scaggs has been assembling in her bones for years — written across continents, born in nightclubs and quiet rooms in Los Angeles, London, Bucharest, and Saint-Brieuc, France, and shaped by the kind of fearless creative intimacy that only comes when an artist stops waiting for permission. Nine songs. No label. No committee. Just a woman, her collaborators, and the music that made her.

-  When The Beach Boys’ masterpiece Pet Sounds was released in 1966, it was only a modest commercial success in the U.S. compared to the group’s earlier albums. In the decades since, however, its reputation and popularity have steadily grown, with the album now widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time—recently surpassing 2 billion streams in the U.S. alone and ranking as the sixth most streamed rock album of the 1960s, according to Luminate.  Ahead of the album’s 60^th anniversary this Saturday, May 16, Pet Sounds has been certified double platinum by the RIAA, a testament to its enduring popularity and timeless appeal. Additionally, the album’s classic singles “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is now 4x platinum, “God Only Knows” is 2x platinum and “Sloop John B” is platinum.

- Walt Disney Records drops the digital single “The Mandalorian and Grogu (Boys Noize Remix),” an electronic take on Oscar®winning composer Ludwig Göransson’s main theme from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” remixed by acclaimed producer and DJ Boys Noize (Alex Ridha). The track is out now on Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon Music | YouTube Music and other digital platforms. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” opens in theaters May 22.  Boys Noize shares, “I grew up on Star Wars, so being invited into this universe is really special to me. Much respect to Ludwig - I’ve always been a fan of his work, and it was inspiring to bring this piece into my own world.”

Around the Tubes: April 25, 2026

       

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Rivals, The Beach Boys, Audioslave, The Leaving, Beatrix, and Couch.

- It won’t be long now.  Before David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams and Bella Maclean return to the Cotswalds, relive all the steaminess of season one.  Ahead of the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning “Rivals,” Hulu has released a new recap featurette.

- Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds redefined what an album could be upon its release on May 16, 1966, forever altering the course of popular music. Sixty years on, it remains as vital and influential as ever.  Ahead of the release of The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights, a sonic exploration into the making of Pet Sounds that’s being released on May 15 in celebration of Pet Sounds’ 60^th anniversary, The Beach Boys have shared a new three-track digital EP showcasing their classic track, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” offering a deeper preview of the Sessions collections. Available today, the EP presents the song in three distinct forms— Vocals Only, Stereo Back Track, and Stereo Mix—revealing the intricate vocal arrangements, masterful studio craftsmanship, and emotional depth that define Pet Sounds.  Pre-order Pet Sounds 60th anniversary releases: https://beachboys.lnk.to/PetSounds60PR

- UMe announces the first-ever vinyl pressing of iconic 3x-GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band Audioslave’s second full-length album, Out Of Exile, available on June 12, 2026. Pre-order HERE. The group united the iconic voice and songwriting of Chris Cornell with the explosive, genre-defining sound of Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk —forming an undeniable force that helped define 21st-century rock.  For this new reissue, Levi Seitz of Black Belt Mastering has remastered the original Out Of Exile. It will be available in two configurations: a standard 180g Black Vinyl edition and a limited edition D2C Black Liquid Vinyl pressing inspired by the album’s cover art, housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket designed to showcase the disc.

- The Leaving today release their eagerly anticipated debut album, Ultimate Buzz here, available digitally and on vinyl via Avenue A / Futures ✦ / Virgin Records. Alongside the record, they release a new single, album highlight “Atmosphere” here.  Listen / download Ultimate Buzz  Vinyl available via Diggers Factory   The Leaving is a new band formed by Martin Doherty and Jonny Scott, longtime friends, collaborators and LA-based expats of the Glaswegian music scene as multi-instrumentalists, songwriters and producers with CHVRCHES, The Twilight Sad, Aerogramme, Mogwai and Idlewild, amongst others.

- Beatrix releases her sophomore album We Swallowed The Sky via Nice Life Recording Company. Arielle Kasnetz, the LA-based singer-songwriter who goes by the moniker Beatrix, had to discover her own voice. For most of her life, she trained in classical music, spending hours practicing vocal scales and learning piano pieces. But the stories she told weren’t hers, the words and the feelings somebody else’s who had lived a long time ago. It wasn’t until the pandemic, stuck in her bedroom with an acoustic guitar that someone had gifted to her a few birthdays ago, that she began to try writing for herself.   Now, on her new album, she moves further into the recesses of her history, exploring a formative relationship from her past and the reverberations that it left. It’s the sound of a songwriter as committed to honesty and self-exploration as to constant musical progression. 

- Boston’s breakout band Couch returned home this week to mark a defining hometown moment—headlining the Boston Marathon’s Official Afterparty on Patriots’ Day and launching the return of their annual Earth Day partnership with local nonprofit Mass Audubon—combining a celebration of the city with a renewed commitment to giving back. The performance followed the band’s 40-city international headline tour in support of their debut album Big Talk, which took them across the U.S. and Europe and marked a breakout stretch that included their national television debut on CBS and a historic sold-out show at Roadrunner—making Couch the first fully self-managed, independent band to do so at the 3,500-capacity venue. LISTEN: Big Talk

Around the Tubes: April 18, 2026

      

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.

Around the Tubes: April 4, 2026

     

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Alice and Steve, Elton John, Sting, and Cherry Bomb.

- Friends become foes in the ultimate wrong-com.  Hulu has released the official first look at “Alice and Steve,” the upcoming outrageously witty comedy from Clerkenwell Films (“Baby Reindeer”).  Starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, the series will have its world premiere in competition at CANNESERIES 2026 ahead of a summer debut on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

- Positiva Records today announces that Elton John - The Remixes will be available to download exclusively on Beatport from 19th April. Fans can pre-order it now here. Video asset, directed by Daisy Deane at DELA Studios, available to view here.  As previously announced, Elton John - The Remixes is a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark 1LP, released exclusively for Record Store Day 2026.  From his days at legendary 70’s New York nightclub Studio 54, through to his recent remix output and support for new electronic artists on his Rocket Hour radio show, Elton John has a long-standing and deeply rooted connection to club culture and dance music. Personally curated by Elton himself, The Remixes reflects this, spotlighting some of the most impactful reworks from his extraordinary catalog. Spanning euphoric disco, modern house, and underground anthems, the collection bridges generations of dance floors while reaffirming Elton’s status as a true crossover pioneer.

- 17-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee Sting shares the Desert Rose Reimagined EP, featuring 3 brand new Remixes and extended mixes of his epic chart-topping crossover anthem “Desert Rose.”  Listen HERE via UMe.  Among many highlights, globally acclaimed Middle Eastern-American duo Bedouin—Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe—deliver a newly reimagined version of “Desert Rose.” Channeling the cinematic spirit of the original, they seamlessly stretch the song’s soundscape with deep house rhythms, down-tempo grooves, and international appeal. The pair accent the track’s instantly recognizable North African stylings with Middle Eastern flair, bringing fresh fire to it.

-  Cherry Bomb, the Los Angeles-based solo project of MisterWives' Mandy Lee continues to give life to her latest single "Digital Girl," a confessional, pop-drenched tune recently shared via AWAL. Her new music video, directed by frequent collaborator Matty Vogel, captures the overstimulation of the modern world—a place full of harsh contrasts, flashing images, and impossible shapes all crammed together in one picture.  On the splashy new music video, Lee boldly asks, "Who doesn’t want to smash their phone in 2026 and be met with confetti to celebrate? In this hyper-digital day and age, it’s near impossible to not fall down the algorithmic rabbit hole of comparison spirals, curated perfection, and infinite doomscrolling. I wanted to visually represent the tension that exists between conforming to the pressure or rebelling against it and what it feels like when the two coincide."  WATCH: "Digital Girl" (Official Video)