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)

Around the Tubes: March 28, 2026

    

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Raye, Sublime, Fatboy Slim, Johanna Samuels, and America Says.

- Following a show-stopping performance at tonight's iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she performed her Top 10 pop radio hit “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! and presented the "Pop Album of the Year" award to Taylor Swift , four-time GRAMMY Award®-nominated global superstar RAYE releases her highly anticipated sophomore album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE., available now on all digital streaming platforms via Human Re Sources. The monumental body-of-work unfolds in four “seasons,” with each side of the vinyl representing a different chapter in a sonic journey that moves from darkness to light.  STREAM HERE // PURCHASE HERE.  Speaking on the album, RAYE shares: “Music is medicine, I’ve always said that. I guess I’m in the process of making medicine for myself that I can share with the world. I want us all to say to ourselves that it’s going to be all right, and I’m going to have faith in the seeds that I’ve planted beneath the snow. I wanted to create something that is a hug, bed or soft place for that person who needs it.”

- After nearly 3 decades, Sublime return with Until the Sun Explodes, their first full-length album with Jakob Nowell as front man, arriving June 12 on Atlantic 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,” finds Jakob Nowell honoring his late father, Bradley Nowell, and is available to stream now. Fans can pre-save the album HERE and watch the “Until The Sun Explodes” music video HERE.  The official music video for “Until The Sun Explodes” moves through various locations in Long Beach tied to the history of Sublime, where their presence feels embedded in the city. A timeless backyard party scene bridges multiple generations, featuring appearances by skateboard legends Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan, representing Southern California’s punk and skate culture. Bradley Nowell’s influence and presence ties every band member to the moment, linking their legacy, the city and the next generation.

-  Dance music legend Fatboy Slim is returning to the desert this April for a headline performance at Coachella, where he will take over the Quasar Stage on Sunday, April 12 during Weekend 1. Known for its extended two to three-hour set times and massive, immersive LED walls, the Quasar Stage is designed to give artists the space to stretch out, go deeper, and take fans on a full journey—free from the constraints of a traditional shorter festival slot—making it the perfect setting for one of the most dynamic DJs in the world. The full performance will stream live on Coachella’s YouTube allowing for viewers around the world to enjoy Fatboy Slim’s sure-to-be epic set.  Ahead of Coachella, Fatboy Slim will warm up with two special U.S. shows: April 10 at Silo in Dallas and April 11 at The Concourse Project in Austin.

- Los Angeles songwriter and artist Johanna Samuels today unveils the single “White Limousine”, her first new music since 2024 — alongside the announcement of her signing to Odd Man Out Records.   Produced by Jonathan Rado (Foxygen, Weyes Blood, Miley Cyrus) and featuring vocals from Courtney Marie Andrews, the lushly orchestrated, piano-driven track was initially penned in the early 2000s, following Samuels’ first-ever panic attack.  Watch the music video for “White Limousine” HERE.

- AMERICA SAYS, hosted by Emmy^®-nominated game show host John Michael Higgins, is a fast-paced studio game show where two teams of friends and family face off to guess America’s responses to fill-in-the-blank survey questions covering every topic under the sun. They have to be quick when trying to think of what America says, as time is always ticking and the team with the most money banked after three rounds will head to a bonus round to see if they can win up to $15,000.  AMERICA SAYS, produced by Game Show Enterprises Studios for Game Show Network, is based on a format by Keller/Noll. Vin Rubino serves as executive producer. Alexandra Wells serves as co-executive producer. Tara Long and Mark Herwick of Entertainment One (eOne), Dave Noll and Cleve Keller of Keller/Noll, and John Michael Higgins also serve as executive producers.

Around the Tubes: March 21, 2026

 

   

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on The Aces, Neil Diamond, Sean Paul, The Leaving, and Cherry Bomb.

- Like a great night you never want to end, The Aces today release their deluxe album, Gold Star Baby: After Hours, and keep the dance party going. The expanded record includes three new tracks: the previously released diss track “Square One,” joined by the hopeful “Can’t Wait” and a club remix of “The Magic” by the band’s own Katie Henderson. The new set of songs makes an argument against anyone who says nothing good happens after midnight — Stream.   On the deluxe album as a whole, the band shared, “We felt like we wanted to keep the ‘Gold Star Baby’ party going. We had so much fun touring this record and the culture we built with the fans and wanted one last hurrah. So, we decided to share some of our unreleased favs from the era. Little bit of heartbreak, a lot of disco. That’s GSB.”

- On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll icon Neil Diamond unveils Wild At Heart, a testament to his mastery and a remarkable third – and final – entry in his universally praised collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s chart-topping Home Before Dark, this collection of ten songs features his signature passionate vocals and powerfully incisive lyrics surrounded by urgent yet stripped-down arrangements.  Diamond initially teamed up with Rubin for 2005’s 12 Songs, hailed as “one of the most entertaining, satisfying albums Diamond has ever released.” The partnership went so well that Diamond was eager to work with Rubin again. 2008’s Home Before Dark was a tremendous popular success (his first-ever Number One album on the Billboard charts) and garnered widespread critical praise. PopMatters’ James Bassett echoed many of his colleagues’ sentiments when he hailed Home Before Dark as “an album of rare beauty, grace, and eloquence that captures Diamond in all his plain-spoken and big-hearted glory. And it is easily the most intensely personal release of his esteemed career.”  WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WILD AT HEART” HERE.  VIEW THE WILD AT HEART TRAILER HERE.

- Multi-award-winning dancehall icon Sean Paul and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Keyshia Cole are seeing their 2006 collaboration “(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me” reach a new milestone nearly two decades after its original release. This week, the record climbs to No. 30 on the UK Official Singles Chart with 12,578 sales, marking a new all-time chart peak in the territory.  The renewed chart success follows a sustained global resurgence that has accelerated throughout 2026. Since January 1, the track has generated more than 120 million new streams worldwide, reflecting renewed engagement from both longtime fans and younger listeners encountering the record through short-form video platforms.

- The duo The Leaving, comprised of Martin Doherty (CHVRCHES) and Jonny Scott, announce their debut album Ultimate Buzz, set for release on April 24, via Avenue A / Futures ✦ / Virgin Records. Alongside the announcement, they’ve released their single, “Fluoxetine,” written and produced by both members, following earlier tracks “Pray” and “Saved”.  “Fluoxetine” finds The Leaving staring straight into grief and coming back changed. Built from existential doubt, love, and the need to be a source of comfort when you feel utterly unqualified, the song wrestles with belief, loss, and the desperate desire to absorb someone else’s pain. Born from insomnia, hallucination, and fleeting euphoria, “Fluoxetine” captures the moment sorrow transforms into strength.

- Cherry Bomb, the Los Angeles-based solo project of MisterWives' Mandy Lee throws a Y2K party with a confessional, pop-drenched tune "Digital Girl" out today via AWAL. Underneath the pulsing beat and crisp vocals, Lee earnestly chronicles the pains of keeping up with an increasingly automated, algorithmic world as an artist.  LISTEN: "Digital Girl"  With a reference to Madonna's "Material Girl," made for 2026 on the bubbling Y2K earworm, the track details the real struggles of being both a musician and a person today. Speaking on the contrived displays of perfection on social media and pressures of constant self-promotion, Lee explains, "'Digital Girl' asks how far are you willing to go for your dreams and at what cost? In this Information Age where the pressures of perfection and an unsustainable quantity over quality are constantly burning out not just artists but everyone who is plugged in, it’s impossible to not romanticize unplugging entirely."