57 Channels and Only This Is On: October 18, 2026

 

VisionQuest:  There were points in the first two episodes where I wondered, am I supposed to be high while watching this show?  Granted, that would not have helped remembering all the things I forgot about WandaVision.

 

The Challenge:  I came up with a couple different scenarios of what they would do with the lack of men.  A co-ed elimination was not something I considered.  And what a hilarious blowout we got because of it.  Good riddance to that loser.  Hope to see you never.

 

Survivor:  Why tease a one world style switch up only to give us a boring three team uneven swap.  We also got an extremely boring Tribal.  We just had an epic eleven-person Tribal last week.  How have they not realized the more people, the more unpredictable the outcome?  If this season is about unpredictable, how about not doing the same thing you always do when it comes to tribe swaps?

 

The Ark:  Huh?   So, where did that human come from if it has been there for so long?  And is his replacement just gone from the show now?

Around the Tubes: October 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 Rivals, The X-Files, The Land, Stevie Wonder, Aaron Dessner, Cold War Kids, Steven Page, Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, and Maiah Wynne.

- The critically acclaimed season of Rivals returns with new episodes on Wednesday, November 11th, with a three-episode premiere on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S.

- Hulu has announced that Ryan Coogler’s “The X-Files” project has been picked up to series. From Onyx Collective and produced by 20th Television in association with Proximity Media, the series will star Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel. A reimagining of the classic, the series follows two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents who form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.

- “The Land,” from “Paradise” and “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, premieres on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US, and Disney+ internationally on February 15.  After several disappointing seasons, Cleveland Browns’ head coach Danny Roarke has one last chance to turn around his football team. His fate rests on a newly drafted Ohio State quarterback — who just happens to be his son. Meanwhile, the owner, Hal Durkin, must decide which of his two daughters is best equipped to take over the team. “The Land” is the story of two families, in which the high-stakes drama plays out not only on the field but also in the front offices of this NFL franchise, as a loyal fanbase wants a winning season now … or face big changes if they don’t.  The series stars Christopher Meloni, Mandy Moore, Chace Crawford, Sam Corlett, Tanner Zagarino, Chloe Bennet, Bridget Moynahan, William H. Macy, Omar Epps.

- Legendary singer, songwriter, musician, producer and activist Stevie Wonder celebrates the 50th anniversary of Songs in the Key of Life with a four-song EP featuring previously unreleased recordings from the album’s sessions: “It’s Easier,” “My Life Story of Love,” “I Can See the Sun In Late December,” and “I’m Into Livin’.” The release opens a new chapter in the story of a landmark album that reshaped modern music, offering listeners a deeper look into the imagination and musical exploration behind one of Wonder’s defining creative periods.  Personally curated by Stevie Wonder, the recordings were recently mixed for this EP by the album’s original recording and mixing engineers, John Fischbach and Gary O Adante. Adante was credited on the original LP as Gary Olazabal.  LISTEN HERE.

- Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and The National co-founder Aaron Dessner welcomes veteran journalist Anthony Mason to Long Pond Studio for a revealing new episode of Alchemy with Anthony Mason, out today on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Recorded at Dessner’s home and workplace in upstate New York, the conversation explores the relationships behind his collaborations with Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Noah Kahan and Mumford & Sons—and why decades of success have not erased the uncertainty of starting a new song.  Dessner recalls wondering whether Swift’s unexpected text proposing a remote collaboration during the pandemic was a friend playing a joke. After he sent her a folder of instrumental sketches, she returned a voice memo of “cardigan” within hours. Their exchange grew into folklore, and Dessner describes how Swift’s conviction helped him learn to see ideas through rather than leave them unfinished. He also explains how working with Abrams introduced a different creative rhythm: writing together in the room, sometimes making two or three songs a day from scratch. The conversation traces the chance encounter at Electric Lady Studios that sparked his collaboration with Mumford & Sons and how working on Abrams’ contribution to Noah Kahan’s “Everywhere, Everything” brought him closer to Kahan’s music.

-  Over the last few months, Cold War Kids have been sharing songs from their earliest days, returning to unfinished material written during the Robbers & Cowards era to complete and record it two decades later. Today, the band releases “Jesse Latour,” the latest preview of Robbers & Cowards / Complete Cowards (20ᵗʰ Anniversary Edition), arriving October 30 via UMe. The expanded edition also includes six live recordings—five previously unreleased—captured across the U.S. and Europe in 2007 while touring in support of their breakout album.  Inspired by an old friend in the band’s hometown, “Jesse Latour” draws on frontman and primary songwriter Nathan Willett’s memories of a sensitive poet and the narrative ambition of Bob Dylan.  Pre-order Robbers & Cowards / Complete Cowards (20ᵗʰ Anniversary Edition):  https://coldwarkids.lnk.to/CompleteCowardsPR

- Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and Barenaked Ladies co-founder Steven Page will release Steven’s Greetings, a new holiday album that finds the acclaimed singer and songwriter embracing a kind of music he once approached with a healthy dose of skepticism. Due November 13 via Fresh Baked Goods, Steven’s Greetings brings together new original songs, holiday favorites and fresh recordings of music from Page’s past, performed largely with longtime collaborators Craig Northey and Kevin Fox of the Steven Page Trio.

- Hulu and ESPN announced a new documentary “Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl.” The film is set to debut February 2027 on Hulu and ESPN.  In January of 1993, the world of sport, entertainment and broadcast was forever transformed when Michael Jackson took the stage at the Rose Bowl during the Super Bowl XXVII Halftime show. "Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl,” a new feature documentary that takes the viewer through the backstory of the halftime show and chronicles the journey to and through this iconic, industry-shifting show, featuring never-before-seen footage of Michael and his team, its powerful legacy, and how it catapulted the Super Bowl Halftime show into the single biggest spectacle in pop culture.

- The new album from acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maiah Wynne is out. Alongside the album release, Maiah has shared a new video and new single titled ‘Girl Dinner.’   think this song speaks for itself in many ways. We truly are living in a dystopian reality with late-stage capitalism, the influence of money in our governments, and the horrors of those influences on war and international politics. It is hard to read the news every day and witness so much suffering in this world, and to feel so powerless in the face of everything. There is so much I want to say and will say, but for now, this song is a tongue in cheek protest tune I wrote for a little cathartic release. Playing this song on tour with the audience singing along was one of the most meaningful experiences I have ever had through music, and I tried to capture that feeling in the recording. Hopefully, it can be a moment of catharsis for those listening too. The more divided our world becomes, the more important it is for us to reconnect through any means we can. I think there is always hope to be found in a song. - Maiah Wynne.  WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘GIRL DINNER’

57 Channels and Only This Is On: October 11, 2026

 

Lanterns:  Meh, the lady cop killing Hal was a bit anticlimactic.  It was one of those lame television tropes of not picking the obvious suspect so they can go with the character that makes no sense.  But I guess I was wrong to predict that every DC property was going to end with someone ending up on the Peacemaker planet.  So, are they jut going  to leave Sinestro on the fear planet?  Why not ship him off to the Peacemaker planet?

 

The Challenge:  I really wanted to see Ana Leigh vs. Michele.  It seemed like Ana Leigh would win and then we would have had a team with no eligible guys and a team with no eligible girls.  So, what exactly are they going to do next week?  Are they going to make two guys from the same team go against each other?  Johnny vs. CT would be fun.

 

Survivor:  I do not think I have had this level of secondhand embarrassment watching this show before.  If you want to go home, just tell everyone to vote for you last week.  I feel bad for the person who went home last week, should have been him instead.  Also, melancholy happy trails to Pants-less Pat.  Kind of sucks she saved the wedding photographer last week, only for her to vote her out this week.  Why not have them vote for the boring guy instead?  It is always annoying when someone who not even mentioned gets voted out.

57 Channels and Only This Is On: October 3, 2026

 

Lanterns:  I am beginning to think Hal killed Hal.  Though is the dead Hal the one made with Manhunter DNA or the real one?  But the one thing about the two Hal’s theory, where is the other Hal?  Is he hanging out with Sinestro because he was the one who broke him out?

 

The Challenge:  Well, that was a waste of an episode.  It just felt like filler because they probably lost an episode when they sent the three guys home without explanation.  And how boring both captains won. 

 

Survivor:  What the fork just happened?  Was the guy’s plan to Idol himself out?  If you want to go home, just ask everyone to vote for you, why come up with one of the dumbest plans in the history of the show.  Then much like how they dropped the Pantsless Pat in the first episode, they also seemed to just drop how that one lady broke her ankle this week. Unless those silly plants actually helped.

 

Mobland:  So no one of consequence actually died last week, just a bunch of red shirts.  Then all that just to have a meeting that went nowhere.  Yawn.

57 Channels and Only This Was On: September 27, 2026

 

Lanterns:  They really are going to kill off Coach Taylor?  Is he just going to be a Halogram for the rest of the series?  Granted, who know if there will be another season.  Sadly, since it looks like there is nothing to stop the Paramount – WB merger now, who knows if we will be getting another reboot of the DCU.  Hilarious that a lot is going to rest on how the upcoming Clayface movie does after Supergirl bombed.

 

The Challenge:  Sure, having three guys kicked off threw a wrench into thing, but still, it feels like no one thought out these rules.  There is no more eligibles boys on one team, and only one eligible girl on the other.  So, what happens on the next guy day?  Do they force Tori to go in if Michele goes home next?  Do they go to the finals early? 

 

Survivor:  First impression, one of the more entertaining casts in a while.  I do wonder if the Irish dude ever saw someone chop down a tree before.  Even I know you have to chop from both sides.  And did they just drop the Pantless Pat storyline?  And when was the last time there was ever a Pat?   Though it is kind of depressing to think she may be too young to remember the SNL character that kind of killed that nickname.

 

Granted I can do without the silly catchphrase.  Feel like this is just an excuse not to not have to think of new twists, they are just going to recycle some that probably did not work the first time.  I do wonder if the two bros will kiss and make up after the big breakdown in voting this week.  Seems like a hard thing to come back from

 

Mobland:  So, are they really going to kill off the wife?   Though, being someone who has watched too much television, if they are putting it in a cliffhanger, then probably not. 

Around the Tubes: September 26, 2026

 

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Only Murders in London, Counting Crows, Tom Petty, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Ben Folds, Amy Winehouse, De La Soul, Nelly Furtado, and Dexys Midnight Runners. 

- “Only Murders in London” premieres December 8th on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. New episodes stream Tuesdays.

- Counting Crows' landmark debut album, August and Everything After, joins UMe's acclaimed Vinylphyle reissue series as this month's featured release, available to order today exclusively via uDiscover Music.  Cut directly from the original analog master tapes, August and Everything After is presented as a deluxe 2LP edition pressed on 180-gram black vinyl at RTI. Produced to Vinylphyle's premium audiophile standards, the release features a tip-on wrapped gatefold jacket in a satin matte finish, printed on clay-coated board, archival poly sleeves, and a four-panel insert with source tape scans, rare archival imagery, and new liner notes.  Order the Vinylphyle edition HERE.

- The Tom Petty Estate today unveils a comprehensive new box set, Origins 1971-1978, in celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the band, out November 6 via UMe. Digging into the vaults, this collection traces the sonic formation of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the white-hot ‘70s era, and features collaborations with legendary artists Al Kooper, Leon Russell, Jim Gordon, Emory Gordy and more, across country, folk, punk, reggae, rock and soul originals.  The announcement arrives ahead of tonight’s Americana Awards, where Petty and the Heartbreakers will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The original members of the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch and Ron Blair, will open the show with a special reunion performance alongside Grammy-winning superstar Chris Stapleton. Heartbreakers Steve Ferrone and Scott Thurston will join for a final song.

- Fifty years ago, Bob Marley & The Wailers headlined a four-night residency at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England, spanning June 15-18, 1976, to kick off the second leg of their Rastaman Vibration tour. The prestigious booking was a risky move, with a ticket count five times of a usual Wailers show. They sold it out, and the group seized the moment with utter fire and precision, leaving reviewers grasping for words to describe what they’d witnessed. Bob’s time had come. For the first time ever, audiences can finally experience the magic of these seminal and sought-after shows with the release of the brand-new live album, Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, out August 14, 2026, via Tuff Gong/Island/UMe. The previously unreleased 18-track album, newly mixed from the original multi-tracks, will arrive in multiple configurations, including 180-gram 2LP Vinyl, an exclusive limited edition 2LP Color Vinyl, 2CD, digital download and streaming at all DSPs and, where available, an ATMOS mix for the full “you-are-there” concert experience.  To listen and to pre-order/pre-save go HERE.

- Ben Folds is celebrating three decades in the spotlight with a very special anniversary edition of Ben Folds Five, the now-classic debut album from his iconic alt-rock trio. Ben Folds Five (30^th Anniversary) – which, technically speaking, arrives 31 years after its original August 8, 1995 release – sees the groundbreaking original LP newly remastered and joined by the long-awaited, fan-requested un-vaulting of the band’s mythical shelved first attempt, only recently rediscovered on digital audio tape by Folds in his own personal archives and specially remastered for this release.  This first try of the album, produced by Dave “Stiff” Johnson, includes early, alternate versions of seven tracks from the album, a performance of the beloved song “Evaporated,” which would ultimately be re-recorded for the band’s 1997 sophomore album, Whatever And Ever Amen, plus three rare outtakes that didn’t make the eponymous debut (“Emaline,” “Dick Holster” and “Eddie Walker”). The Shelved First Attempt is being previewed with the fan favorite track “Underground (Shelved First Attempt),”  Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now: https://benfoldsfive.lnk.to/benfoldsfive30thPR

- To celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black, universally regarded as one of the greatest, most important, and influential albums in pop history, Republic/UMe will be reissuing this seminal album in a series of special formats which will include unreleased demos, rare B-sides, as well as a live performance from Paradiso, Amsterdam (February 8, 2007) from the Back To Black tour. The formats will also include never-before-seen photos by original album photographers Mischa Richter and Alex Lake, plus brand-new and poignant liner notes from producers and friends Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and will be released on Friday, October 23, 2026, just days before the 20^th anniversary of the album’s original release date of Friday, October 27, 2006.  Preorder Back To Black 20^th Anniversary Editions HERE.  Presave Back To Black 20^th Anniversary HERE

- Legendary Hip Hop group De La Soul has released the official video for “Run It Back!!” featuring Nas, one of the standout tracks from the group’s critically acclaimed tenth studio album, Cabin in the Sky, released via Mass Appeal.  Bringing together two of New York Hip Hop’s most enduring voices, “Run It Back!!” finds De La Soul and Nas looking at Hip Hop’s past, present and future while proving why their contributions to the culture remain as vital as ever. Produced by Supa Dave West and De La Soul, the record provides a soulful backdrop for Posdnuos and Nas to trade perspective, sharp observations and veteran lyricism.  WATCH: “Run It Back!!” feat. Nas — [HERE].  STREAM: Cabin in the Sky — [HERE]

- Thirty years after its original release, De La Soul celebrates the legacy of Stakes Is High with a definitive 30th Anniversary Edition, arriving October 23, 2026 via A.O.I. Records, distributed by Chrysalis. Available for pre-order beginning today, July 20, the expanded release honors one of hip-hop's most influential albums with newly remastered audio, a wealth of bonus material, and exclusive collectible editions for longtime fans and new listeners alike.  Originally released in 1996, Stakes Is High marked a pivotal moment in De La Soul's career. As the trio's fourth studio album and their first without longtime collaborator Prince Paul, it ushered in a more stripped-back, hard-edged sound while remaining rooted in the wit, intelligence, and musical adventurousness that defined the group's work. Featuring the title track produced by a then-rising J Dilla, the album found De La Soul confronting the changing landscape of hip-hop with clarity, confidence, and uncompromising artistry.

- GRAMMY® Award-winning, multiplatinum singer, songwriter, and producer Nelly Furtado celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark third studio album, Loose, with the release of the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition on September 4, 2026. Available as a 2LP Color Vinyl and an expanded digital edition across all streaming platforms, the collection celebrates one of the defining pop albums of the 2000s with previously unreleased music, rare session recordings, and new interpretations of fan favorites. Additionally, 300 copies of the 2LP Red & White Vinyl will include a new lithograph of the original album artwork personally signed by Nelly.  Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

-  Dexys Midnight Runners have released their new single, "You’ve Got The Love," the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming new album, LOVE, out on September 4, 2026 on Heavenly Recordings.  Following on from the last single, "My Life In England Pt.1," "You’ve Got The Love" swirls with a melodious, timeless string section, a Philly disco rhythm track and a vocal from Kevin Rowland that makes the most of the song's simple and effective title. Play loud: You've Got The Love indeed.  Listen to "You’ve Got The Love" HERE

Around the Tubes: June 13, 2026

 

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs Rivals, Never Change!, Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert, Sublime, Cold War Kids, and Nat King Cole.

- Ready for round two?  Alongside the launch of the “Rivals” season two mid-season finale, Hulu has released the official teaser trailer for the second batch of six brand-new episodes.  Following a shocking turn of events, the residents of Rutshire are rocked by tragedy, scandal and betrayal as the battle between Venturer and Corinium reaches breaking point.

- Hulu has debuted the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated comedy film "Never Change!"  "Never Change!" premieres June 17, 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

- Hulu has announced “Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert,” a nearly two-hour live concert film recorded during the legendary singer-songwriter’s "A Quiet Celebration Tour." The film will premiere in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26. Logline: Paul Simon brings his critically acclaimed and GRAMMY®-nominated “Seven Psalms” to life in this first-ever live performance of the complete piece for his “Quiet Celebration,” an intimate evening spanning his vast career and celebrating new arrangements of timeless classics, deep cuts and new musical discoveries. A stunning and immersive experience, lush and joyful, the film sparks a triumphant tone, picking up with Paul after having come to terms with his hearing loss and journeyed to discover new ways to perform. Simon's transformation of the movements for live performance gave way to all-new renditions of some of his most cherished songs and a deep desire to bring these contemplative and intricate pieces to audiences. “A Quiet Celebration” toured the U.S. in small venues, selected for their acoustic prowess and intimate setting, allowing audiences to engage with the music like never before. Recorded live at McCaw Hall in Seattle, join Paul for this unforgettable concert.

- After nearly three decades, the legendary Southern California band Sublime—featuring original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, alongside Jakob Nowell on vocals—returns with its first new album in 30 years, Until the Sun Explodes, available now via Atlantic Records/Regime Music Group/SVNBVRNT Records. Featuring collaborations with H.R. of Bad Brains, Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise, G Love and more, the album stays rooted in the band’s classic sound while opening a new chapter. The title track and lead single “Until the Sun Explodes” is currently #1 on the Mediabase Alternative radio chart and Billboard Alternative Airplay chart for the third consecutive week. The ascent to #1 marks Sublime’s second time topping the charts with their new music, along with their 2025 single “Ensenada,” which remained #1 for 8 weeks and is also featured on Until the Sun Explodes. Fans can stream the new album here: https://sublime.lnk.to/UntilTheSunExplodes

-  Twenty years ago, Cold War Kids introduced their distinctive blend of soulful storytelling, blues-infused indie rock, and unforgettable melodies to the world with the release of their acclaimed debut album, Robbers & Cowards. Fueled by the breakout singles “Hang Me Up to Dry,” “We Used to Vacation,” and “Hospital Beds,” the album earned widespread critical acclaim, peaked at No. 173 on the Billboard 200, and launched a career that has since generated more than one billion streams worldwide and established the band as one of the most enduring acts in modern alternative rock. To celebrate the landmark album's 20^th anniversary, Cold War Kids are prepping a special expanded edition of Robbers & Cowards for release later this year that will feature several songs written during the album's original era that were left unfinished at the time and have now been newly recorded by the band.  Live Performance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBW7WmzTS4/.  About The Song: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZGBDycz2np/

-  More than seven decades after its original release, Nat King Cole’s iconic ballad “Unforgettable” today receives its first-ever official music video. Released in celebration of the song’s upcoming 75^th anniversary and Black Music Month, the new animated visual honors one of the most enduring recordings in American music and one of the defining performances of Cole’s legendary career.  Watch the video for “Unforgettable” above and here: https://natkingcole.lnk.to/unforgettablemusicvideoPR

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.”