SOUND CHECK
Zac Brown Band announces 2026 Love & Fear Tour
This post was originally published on this site. Zac Brown Band will hit the road on their Love & Fear U.S. tour. The new trek comes on the heels of the band’s historic limited engagement at Sphere Las Vegas, and the release of their eighth studio album, Love & Fear. The band will kick off the 27-show run this July and continue through November, bringing the band’s electrifying live show to major markets across the country, with stops at legendary venues including Boston’s Fenway Park, New York’s Forest Hills Stadium, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Grace Potter, Brothers Osborne, […]
Carter Vogel Turns Up the Heat With “Say My Name”
Rising artist Carter Vogel steps into a new level of confidence and intimacy with his latest single “Say My Name,” a slow-burning blend of funk, R&B, and pop that feels tailor-made for dim lights, close quarters, and conversations whispered instead of spoken. “Say My Name” is out now on streaming platforms worldwide. Where Carter Vogel’s previous releases explored emotional vulnerability through piano-led storytelling, “Say My Name” invites listeners into a more tactile world, one defined by proximity, anticipation, and the electricity that lives in the space between two people who know exactly what they’re doing. The track glides on a […]
Craig Morgan, Randy Travis to headline Country Cruising 2027
This post was originally published on this site. The seventh edition of ‘Country Cruising’ will set sail next Spring 2027. Country Cruising embarks on its seventh voyage from Tampa, FL, April 11-18, 2027, featuring Randy Travis and his “More Life Tour,” Craig Morgan, Paul Overstreet, and James Dupré. Whey Jennings, Dirty Grass Soul, and Chad Bushnell are also among the initial performers. The voyage is scheduled to visit Western Caribbean ports: Cozumel, Belize, and Costa Maya. Departing from Tampa, Florida, the festival-at-sea returns to the Celebrity Summit, traveling April 11-18. The voyage is scheduled to visit Western Caribbean ports: Cozumel, […]
Ashley Paul’s “Body Language” Surges Into UK Top 5 — A Pop Record That Speaks Beyond Words
Ashley Paul’s latest single “Body Language” has made a remarkable climb on the UK charts, jumping from #20 to #5, marking a major breakthrough moment for the artist. But beyond its commercial success, “Body Language” taps into something deeper — the universal, often unspoken ways we communicate emotion, intention, and connection. Built around the idea that what we don’t say can be just as powerful as what we do, the record mirrors real-world dynamics explored by professionals in fields such as behavioral psychology, communication studies, and body language analysis. The song captures the nuance of eye contact, physical presence, and emotional […]
Thredge Confront Algorithmic Sedation with Explosive New Single “AM I HUMAN YET?”
In a cultural moment dominated by artificial intelligence, curated identities, and algorithmic pressure, Los Angeles-based heavy metal outfit Thredge releases a defiant and visceral new single, “AM I HUMAN YET?”, a hard-hitting anthem that asks the question many are too afraid to say out loud: Am I enough? Produced by Steve Evetts (The Cure, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Misfits, Sepultura, The Used), recorded at Matt Sorum’s (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) GoodNoise Studio in Palm Springs, and mastered by ZUESS, the track delivers crushing instrumentation, commanding vocals, and a message aimed directly at the modern condition. At its core, “AM I […]
The Long Road Festival 2026 to feature Bailey Zimmerman, Emmylou Harris and more
This post was originally published on this site. The Long Road Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, running from August 27–30, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the event—widely regarded as the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of country, Americana, and roots music—has confirmed multi-platinum star Bailey Zimmerman as its Saturday night headliner. Zimmerman’s appearance will mark his first UK performance in more than two years, following a sold-out run of headline shows across the UK and Europe in 2024. Festival co-founder Baylen Leonard shared, “Bailey Zimmerman is one of the most exciting […]
Thredge Confront Algorithmic Sedation with Explosive New Single “AM I HUMAN YET?”
In a cultural moment dominated by artificial intelligence, curated identities, and algorithmic pressure, Los Angeles-based heavy metal outfit Thredge releases a defiant and visceral new single, “AM I HUMAN YET?”, a hard-hitting anthem that asks the question many are too afraid to say out loud: Am I enough? Produced by Steve Evetts (The Cure, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Misfits, Sepultura, The Used), recorded at Matt Sorum’s (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) GoodNoise Studio in Palm Springs, and mastered by ZUESS, the track delivers crushing instrumentation, commanding vocals, and a message aimed directly at the modern condition. At its core, “AM I […]