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Robert Falls Will Direct the World Premiere of FLYING MONKEYS at Redtwist Theatre

by Nicole Rosky • Aug 31, 2026

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, launching its 22nd season with Prayer Circle, September 17 - November 8, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, announced an added special engagement to its 2026 - 2027 season, the world premiere of Flying Monkeys, produced in collaboration with the New Theatre Project, December 6 - January 17, by L.C. Bernadine and directed by Robert Falls, at Redtwist Theatre.

Photos: Lilyisthatyou Releases NOSTALGIA BABY Music Video

by Rachel Stone • Aug 31, 2026

Lilyisthatyou released a new video for "NOSTALGIA BABY," a track from her EP FROM THE GARDEN I GREW, filmed on Catalina Island in California.

FOGHAT Releases Video For "My Babe" Ahead Of LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A.

by Rachel Stone • Aug 31, 2026

FOGHAT has released a music video for "My Babe," the first single from its upcoming triple vinyl release LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A., the band's first live album featuring its current lineup.

Sondre Lerche Drops 'Drive Me Away From You' Video, US Tour to Launch 9/10

by Rachel Stone • Aug 31, 2026

Sondre Lerche released a video for 'Drive Me Away From You' from his new album ACROBATS. His US tour opens September 10 in Boston, with stops in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Dazy Announces MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2, North American Tour Kicks Off 9/6

by Rachel Stone • Aug 31, 2026

Dazy announced MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2: 24 Songs From 2023-2026, out October 23 via Lame-O Records, and shared new single "Beat Change" ahead of a North American tour beginning Sunday, September 6.

Dominic Fike Sets HOW TO QUIT SMOKING Album for October 9, Shares "Wallflower"

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Dominic Fike announced his third album, HOW TO QUIT SMOKING, due October 9, and released new single "Wallflower" as his COMEDY TRAGEDY PARODY tour continues through Los Angeles on September 29 and 30.

Photos: Mikaela Mayer, Chantelle Cameron Make Weight for MVPW-06 Title Clash

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron hit the scales in Birmingham, England ahead of their unified super welterweight title bout, headlining an MVP card also featuring Caroline Dubois and Amelia Moore.

Photos: Jonah Kagen Announces Sophomore Album ETERNITY OF ANYTHING, Shares Single

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Jonah Kagen announced his sophomore album, ETERNITY OF ANYTHING, via Arista Records and released the record's first single, "Don't Feel Right," alongside an official music video.

Elephant Stone Releases ASHA Album, Announces Tour to Kick Off Next Month

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Montreal band ELEPHANT STONE released its 10th studio album ASHA and shared the single and video "Parallel and Contrary Motion," with a tour set to begin next month alongside additional EU/UK dates.

UNDEROATH Shares Live Video of "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door"

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

UNDEROATH released a live performance video of the THEY'RE ONLY CHASING SAFETY track, filmed during the band's set at Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach.

FRUITION Releases SOMETHING MORE, to Embark on Final Tour Through January 2027

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Fruition released its eighth studio album, Something More, via Bloodshot Records and announced plans to step away from touring after dates running through January 2027.

Maddie Zahm Releases "Told You So" Ahead of EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME, Tour to Kick Off Fall

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Maddie Zahm has released "Told You So," the third single from her sophomore album EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME, due September 25 via MNRK Nashville, ahead of EU and North American tour dates starting this fall.

THE ANIMEROS Release Cumbia Psicodélica Debut LP ¡QUÉ BÁRBARO! via Easy Eye Sound

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

THE ANIMEROS' debut album ¡QUÉ BÁRBARO!, produced by Dan Auerbach, arrived via Easy Eye Sound alongside an expanded fall headlining tour and an Austin release show at The Continental Club.

Photos: Thoom Releases Dylan Brady-Produced Mixtape EVERYDAY, EVERYTHING IS AT STAKE

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Los Angeles-based artist Thoom, the project of Beirut-born Zeynab Marwan, has released a nine-song mixtape blending pop, noise, and Arabic punk, executive-produced by Dylan Brady of 100 GECS.

Dylan Gossett Releases New Single CLOTHESLINE, Launches Tour With Charles Wesley Godwin

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Dylan Gossett released his new single CLOTHESLINE ahead of his sophomore album RAMBLIN', due September 25, and kicked off a co-headline U.S. tour with Charles Wesley Godwin.

TALK Releases New Single BOOMERANG via Big Loud Rock/Range Media

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Nicholas Durocher, known as TALK, released the anthemic new single BOOMERANG, following prior tracks TIME MACHINE, GTFU, and UP & AWAY from his Ozzy Moon story world.

Photos: Ruthie Foster Releases JUST SAY YES Album on Sun Records

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Ruthie Foster's new studio album Just Say Yes arrived on Sun Records, produced by Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell, alongside a video for the focus track Yes.

Photos: Jonah Kagen to Release New Album ETERNITY OF ANYTHING via Arista Records

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Jonah Kagen announced his sophomore album Eternity of Anything and released its first single, "Don't Feel Right," a darker, grittier turn exploring the complications of love.

WOLVES OF GLENDALE Release GO TO THE WOODS LP, Tour to Launch September 2

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

Los Angeles comedy-rock trio Wolves of Glendale released their sophomore album GO TO THE WOODS along with a video for "Like Father, Like Son." A North American tour begins September 2.

THE LINDA LINDAS Release GOTTA GET OUT Album, Tour to Kick Off Next Month

by Rachel Stone • Aug 28, 2026

THE LINDA LINDAS released their third studio album GOTTA GET OUT via Reprise/Warner Records, alongside a music video for 'Everybody Told Me.' The band's North American tour begins next month, including Brooklyn on October 8 and Los Angeles on November 7.

San Francisco Symphony to Welcome Three New Musicians Next Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Aug 27, 2026

Jung-Eun Shin, Michael Stevens, and James Benoit will join the San Francisco Symphony orchestra, alongside previously revealed cellist Starla Breshears, as new members of the roster.

THE EFFIGIES Release HALLUCINATIONS Video From FIRE AIM READY Album

by Rachel Stone • Aug 27, 2026

The Chicago punk band released the first single and video from its sixth album, marking the debut of new lead vocalist Geoff Sabin following founding singer John Kezdy's death.

Photos: Ragamala Dance Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Sacred Earth

by Rachel Stone • Aug 27, 2026

Ragamala Dance will present its 2026-27 season, including performances of SACRED EARTH, a work exploring the relationship between humanity and nature through dance and poetry.

GET JIRO to Premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami Block

by Rachel Stone • Aug 27, 2026

Adult Swim will debut GET JIRO, an animated series based on Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose's graphic novel, starring Brian Tee as a vengeful sushi chef in a food-obsessed, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

Photos: CASSIE WORKMAN IS WITCHY AF to Premiere on YouTube From ETCH, Anarchists United

by Rachel Stone • Aug 27, 2026

ETCH and Lilly Wachowski's Anarchists United Studios will release an eight-part comedy series starring Cassie Workman, exploring occultism and magic through puppetry and practical effects.