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Award-Winning Composer Joe Clark and Writer Kyle Higgins Explore Jazz and Americana in Graphic Novel Deep Cuts

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deep-cutsImage Comics has released Deep Cuts, a sweeping, six-decade journey through jazz history and American culture from award-winning composer Joe Clark and bestselling writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black). The Eisner-nominated graphic novel explores ambition, heartbreak, and the rhythm of a changing nation through interconnected stories of musicians whose forgotten legacies shaped modern music.

From 1917 New Orleans to 1968 Los Angeles, Deep Cuts blends fiction and real musical history, drawing inspiration from legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Nat “King” Cole. Clark’s background as a celebrated jazz composer lends the book authenticity, with real musical influences woven throughout.

Featuring art by Danilo Beyruth, Juni Ba, Ramón K. Pérez, Helena Masellis, Diego Greco, and others, the book is a visual and emotional ode to jazz’s enduring spirit. The paperback also includes original song lead sheets by Chicago jazz composers, connecting music and storytelling on the page.

Deep Cuts is available now from Image Comics in print and digital formats at comic shops, bookstores, and online retailers.

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Galactic Empire Unleash New Album ‘Cinemetal’ via Pure Noise Records

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galactic-empire cinemetalGalactic Empire, the galaxy’s favorite Star Wars–inspired metal band, have released their fourth studio album, Cinemetal, now out via Pure Noise Records. The record finds the masked metal outfit traveling beyond their usual saga, reimagining iconic themes from Harry Potter, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, Avengers and more.

Produced by Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak at Atrium Audio, Cinemetal marks the group’s most ambitious and densely layered effort yet. “After three albums of tribute to the mighty Sith Lord John Williams, we realized we had run out of Star Wars music,” said frontman Lord Sihk. “It felt prudent to pay homage to other legendary film scores. Behold the ultimate power of the Dark Side with Cinemetal!”

The band will tour the U.S. on headline dates and join Bit Brigade later this year, before setting sail with Coheed and Cambria on the S.S. Neverender cruise to Cozumel, Mexico in November. Full dates and details at galacticempireband.com
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Florence + The Machine Announce 2026 ‘Everybody Scream’ North American Tour

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Florence-+-The-MachineFlorence + The Machine will return to the road next year for The Everybody Scream Tour, launching April 2026 across North America. The run includes major stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, two nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, and additional cities to be announced.

The tour follows Florence Welch’s early 2026 Europe and U.K. leg and supports the band’s forthcoming sixth album, Everybody Scream, due October 31. So far, Welch has previewed two tracks, “Everybody Scream” and “One of the Greats.”

Opening acts include Rachel Chinouriri, SOFIA ISELLA, CMAT, and Mannequin Pussy on select dates. Full routing and ticket info are available at florenceandthemachine.net/tour
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Co-written and produced with Mark Bowen of IDLES, Aaron Dessner, and Mitski, the album marks Welch’s first since 2022’s Dance Fever. After undergoing life-saving surgery on that tour, Welch describes the new project as a journey through “spiritual mysticism, witchcraft and folk horror,” reflecting on womanhood, recovery, and mortality.

Across five albums, including Lungs, Ceremonials and High As Hope, Florence + The Machine have earned multiple #1s in the U.S. and U.K. and become a global festival headliner known for Welch’s transcendent stage presence.

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Sticky Fingers Announce First North American Tour in Seven Years

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Sticky-FingersAustralian genre-blending band Sticky Fingers will return to North America in 2026 for their first tour on the continent in seven years. Produced by Live Nation, the 25-date Sticky Fingers 2026 Tour will bring the band’s signature mix of psych-rock, reggae, and indie soul to major U.S. and Canadian cities next spring.

The tour will feature Canadian singer-songwriter Ruby Waters as special guest and marks the group’s first North American run since 2019. Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist, including live performances of songs from two new albums for the first time in the region.

Tickets go on sale beginning with an artist presale on Tuesday, October 21, at noon local time, followed by additional presales throughout the week. The general onsale begins Friday, October 24, at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.

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Jack Black Boards Pirate Radio Documentary “40 Watts From Nowhere” as Executive Producer

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Jack Black has boarded 40 Watts From Nowhere as executive producer. The music documentary from journalist and filmmaker Sue Carpenter chronicles the rise and fall of her 1990s Los Angeles pirate radio station, KBLT.

The film premiered at the 30th anniversary Slamdance Film Festival and later screened as a Centerpiece selection at Newport Beach. It features interviews with Tom Morello, Mike Watt, Don Bolles, and pirate radio activist Stephen Dunifer. Global sales are handled by Alex Nohe and Blood Sweat Honey.

Based on Carpenter’s 2004 memoir, the documentary revisits the Silver Lake scene through archival footage shot in 1998, when Carpenter ran her 40-watt station from an apartment closet, attracting guests like Mazzy Star and the Red Hot Chili Peppers before an FCC shutdown.

40 Watts From Nowhere marks Carpenter’s directorial debut. Black, a longtime figure in the Silver Lake music community, is represented by Ocean Avenue and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.

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The Offspring Announce 2026 North American Leg of Supercharged Worldwide Tour With Bad Religion

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The-OffspringFresh off sold-out tours across Australia, Europe, the U.K., and the U.S., punk rock veterans The Offspring will bring their Supercharged Worldwide in ’26 Tour to North America early next year.

Promoted by Live Nation, the 24-date run begins January 16 in Bakersfield, California, and concludes February 24 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fellow punk icons Bad Religion will appear as special guests on all dates. Tickets go on sale October 10, with artist presales beginning October 7 via LiveNation.com
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The tour follows a landmark year for The Offspring, whose album Supercharged produced the chart-topping single “Make It All Right,” reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay, Active Rock, and Alternative Airplay charts. The band also earned multiple entries on Spotify’s Billions Chart and made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS This Morning.

Known for collaborations with artists ranging from Yungblud and Ed Sheeran to Queen’s Brian May, The Offspring continue to celebrate three decades as one of punk’s most enduring acts.

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Yungblud Sets 2026 North American Tour, Teams With Aerosmith for Upcoming EP

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YungbludFollowing his sold-out North American run earlier this year, Yungblud will return to the road in 2026 for a 24-date headline tour. The Live Nation–promoted trek kicks off May 1 in Michigan and includes stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.

The announcement comes on the heels of his performance of “Zombie” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the debut of his single “My Only Angel,” which entered Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart at No. 1. The track is the first release from One More Time, a collaborative EP with Aerosmith due November 21 via Capitol Records.

Yungblud recently honored Ozzy Osbourne with a live tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards and released his fourth studio album Idols earlier this year. His feature-length documentary Yungblud: Are You Ready, Boy?, directed by Emmy and BAFTA winner Paul Dugdale, premiered in U.K. and European theaters this summer, with North American release details forthcoming.

Tickets and presale information for the tour are available at yungbludofficial.com
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Jade Announces That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour With North American and European Headlining Dates

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Jade-tourJade will headline That’s Showbiz Baby! The Tour in 2025 with dates across the United States, Canada, and Europe, promoted by Live Nation. The trek begins February 2 and includes shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, Toronto, Amsterdam, Paris, and Berlin.

The tour follows the release of Jade’s debut solo album That’s Showbiz Baby!, which debuted at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and features singles “Angel of My Dreams,” “Fantasy,” “Midnight Cowboy,” “IT Girl,” “FUFN,” and “Plastic Box.”

Jade has earned over 215 million streams as a solo artist, won a BRIT Award for Pop Act, and performed at Glastonbury, All Points East, and Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Full ticketing information for North America and Europe is available at jadeofficial.com/live.

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Gabriel Byrne Confronts Mortality and Leonard Cohen’s Ghosts in Death of a Ladies’ Man

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death-of-a-ladies-manGabriel Byrne headlines Death of a Ladies’ Man, Matthew Bissonnette’s surreal dramedy arriving on VOD September 26.

The film follows Samuel O’Shea (Byrne), a hard-drinking, twice-divorced professor whose life unravels after a terminal diagnosis. Haunted by visions of his long-dead father (Brian Gleeson) and strangers breaking into Leonard Cohen songs, Samuel retreats to his family’s Irish cottage where he confronts memory, regret, and the possibility of redemption through an unexpected romance (Jessica Paré).

The film blends dark humor, poetic visuals, and the music of Leonard Cohen, offering a meditation on mortality and second chances. Rounding out the cast are Antoine Olivier Pilon, Karelle Tremblay, and Suzanne Clément.

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Eric Roberts and Kenzie Ziegler Hit the Right Notes in Redemption Drama Shakey Grounds

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shakey-groundsGravitas Ventures will release Shakey Grounds on digital platforms September 16, 2025.

The 82-minute feature follows a troubled musician and his band as they navigate personal demons and a chance at redemption with a disgraced record executive. Together, they confront obstacles that ultimately draw them closer through music and camaraderie.

The film stars Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight), Emmy and Tony Award winner Eric Nelsen (1883), Ella Cannon (Trees of Peace), Emmy Award winner Kelly Thiebaud (General Hospital), and singer/actor Kenzie Ziegler (Dance Moms). Johnny Danks, who also stars, produced alongside Gary Dankner and Jack Sattin.

Written by Trace Slobotkin and directed by Michael Garcia, Shakey Grounds had its world premiere at WorldFest Houston International Festival, where it won a Remi Award.

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