ALLIE COLLEEN CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMING FOR U.S. TROOPS AT NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY

Three performances, meaningful moments with service members and a Fourth of July celebration marking a career milestone. NASHVILLE, Tenn.- (July 10, 2026) – Country artist Allie Colleen recently completed her first military entertainment tour, performing three full-band shows over eight days for U.S. troops stationed at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The tour marked a meaningful milestone for her as well as her team, who had the opportunity to … Continue reading ALLIE COLLEEN CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMING FOR U.S. TROOPS AT NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY

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V TORRES Shares Heartfelt Single “Winter Solstice” A Moving Meditation on Grief, Compassion and Finding Light in Darkness

Sophomore album Woman out September 1 JULY 9, 2026(Los Angeles, California)– “This is a track I wrote when a very close friend of mine had lost her brother to a tragic accident,” Los Angeles-based alt-rock singer/songwriter VTorres explains about “Winter Solstice,” one of the most emotionally resonant songs on her upcoming sophomore album Woman (releasing independently on September 1, 2026). “I was in a position of wanting to console and be there for … Continue reading V TORRES Shares Heartfelt Single “Winter Solstice” A Moving Meditation on Grief, Compassion and Finding Light in Darkness

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CARMINE APPICE Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary by Releasing the Song UNITED STATES. Recorded with the Late Rick Derringer

— The song UNITED STATES was recorded 5 years ago when Rick Derringer asked me to put drums on it. It sat for 5 years. Then last week I asked his wife Jenda to send me the song to listen to. I remember really liking the song. After hearing it I gave it to Pat Regan to remaster. Then I asked Dom Esposito if he … Continue reading CARMINE APPICE Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary by Releasing the Song UNITED STATES. Recorded with the Late Rick Derringer

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STORM FORCE Announce New Album “Truth” to Be Released August 14th on BraveWords Records

Self-Titled First Single “Truth” Is Now Streaming TORONTO, CANADA (June 25, 2026) — BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the new Storm Force album Truth, releasing on August 14th. The entire album is now available for a digital pre-order on Bandcamp. Storm Force has planned a Listening Party on August 12th on Bandcamp. Two days before the album release everyone around the world can join band … Continue reading STORM FORCE Announce New Album “Truth” to Be Released August 14th on BraveWords Records

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BROCARDE

TEAMS UP WITH ALICE COOPER BASSIST CHUCK GARRIC FOR SPELLBINDING NEW DUET Debut Album Good Attendance At Sunday School Out Now Fresh from a dynamic collaboration with Download Festival, Duchess of Darkness, Brocarde, has announced an exciting new partnership with Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric on an upcoming single set for release later this year. Brocarde has already attracted attention from rock royalty, with legendary Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale describing her as “electrifying” and “powerful”, while previous collaborator … Continue reading BROCARDE

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Crashing Wayward

MODERN ROCK OUTFIT CRASHING WAYWARD RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “GOING BLIND” VIA GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS WATCH THE VIDEO HERE/ LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE CRASHING WAYWARD continue to deliver modern rock that’s fiery and arresting with “Going Blind.” It’s the latest track—released today (June 19)—from their upcoming six-song EP THE FIGHT WITHIN, out in the third quarter of 2026 on Golden Robot Records (exact release date TBA). Over the Las Vegas-based band’s signature mix of David Harris’ hypnotic, angular guitar … Continue reading Crashing Wayward

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ME

Shares Introspective Second Single“GROWN MAN” Out Now Raw and Unfiltered Debut Album ALL GOOD THINGS out July 24 New Project from former founding members of Taking Back Sunday Mark O’Connell and Eddie Reyes JUNE 16, 2026 [New York, NY] —“The song isn’t just about love. It’s about trust. It’s about second chances. It’s about finding someone who believes in you when you’ve forgotten how to believe in yourself,” says drummer Mark … Continue reading ME

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COLIN STOUGH GETS GOOD AND GONE ON ROCK-CHARGED NEW TRACK “TRIPPIN’” – OUT NOW

NASHVILLE, TN (June 12, 2026) – Mississippi native Colin Stough turns the amps up and lets it rip on his new release, “Trippin’,” available now. Listen HERE.Written by Bryan Simpson, Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia, and produced by Phillip White and Stough, “Trippin’” finds the 21-year-old leaning deeper into his Southern rock roots with a sound built on vintage grit, live-wire guitars and a classic rock pulse inspired … Continue reading COLIN STOUGH GETS GOOD AND GONE ON ROCK-CHARGED NEW TRACK “TRIPPIN’” – OUT NOW

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V TORRES

Announces Sophomore AlbumWoman with Stirring Title Track and Cinematic Video WATCH HERE Los Angeles songwriter explores love, grief, healing, and identity Performing at Hermosa Beach’s The Studio On June 11th JUNE 11, 2026 (Los Angeles, California) – “When I wrote ‘Woman,’ it felt heavy,” Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter V Torres explains about the deeply personal lead single and title track from her forthcoming sophomore album Woman (releasing independently on September 1, 2026). “The line, ‘my work … Continue reading V TORRES

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Gunshine Releases New Single “My Oh Miley” Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising

A swaggering, hook-heavy anthem inspired by Miley Cyrus Pensacola, FL — Florida rock band Gunshine released their fifth track, “My Oh Miley,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ / Create Music Group. “My Oh Miley” is a hard rock track that channels high-energy riffs and infectious melodic hooks into a playful, tongue-in-cheek tribute to Miley Cyrus. Built around clever lyrical references to titles … Continue reading Gunshine Releases New Single “My Oh Miley” Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising

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