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NOTHING MORE is headed to Los Angeles on their Carnal Nature tour at the end of the month and Melodic Magazine is giving you and a friend a chance to win tickets to see them live at The Belasco in Los Angeles on January 27th AND a signed vinyl. Head over to our Instagram page and comment who you are bringing with for a shot to win a pair of tickets. Winner will be chosen on Thursday 1/22. Good luck! View this post on Instagram Not feeling lucky? You can find tickets here! Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Archers and Doobie: January 16 / Raleigh, NC / The Ritz January 17 / Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore January 19 / Lake Buena Vista, FL / House of Blues January 20 / Tampa, FL / Jannus Live January 21 / Atlanta, GA / Buckhead Theatre January 23 / Dallas, TX / South Side Ballroom January 24 / Austin, TX / ACL Live January 27 / Los Angeles, CA / The Belasco Theater January 28 / Riverside, CA / Riverside Municipal Auditorium January 30 / Las Vegas, NV / Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas January 31 / Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren February 02 / Albuquerque, NM / REVEL February 03 / Oklahoma City, OK / Criterion February 06 / Nashville, TN / Marathon Music Works February 07 / Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room February 19 / Montclair, NJ / The Wellmont February 20 / Boston, MA / House of Blues February 21 / Bethlehem, PA / Wind Creek February 23 / Montreal, QC / L’Olympia February 24 / Toronto, ON / History February 25 / Detroit, MI / The Fillmore February 27 / Grand Rapids, MI / 20 Monroe February 28 / Chicago, IL / Riviera Theatre March 01 / Madison, WI / The Sylvee March 03 / Minneapolis, MN / The Fillmore March 04 / Winnipeg, MB / Burton Cummings Theatre March 06 / Edmonton, AB / Midway March 07 / Calgary, AB / Grey Eagle Casino March 09 / Vancouver, BC / Commodore March 10 / Seattle, WA / Moore Theatre March 11 / Portland, OR / Crystal Ballroom March 13 / Salt Lake City, UT / Union Event Center March 14 / Denver, CO / Fillmore Auditorium March 16 / St. Louis, MO / The Pageant Keep up with NOTHING MORE: Instagram // Spotify // X // Facebook // TikTok // YouTube // Website

For the yearners going into 2026, your new favorite R&B artist has arrived and is delivering music that cuts straight to the soul. R&B sensation, Phil., has released his newest single “stay with me.” Also known as Phillip Johnson Richardson, this artist is not only a phenomenal singer-songwriter, but he also brings his talents to the stages of Broadway as an actor. Phil. is best known for his roles as the Tin Man in The Wiz, Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton, and Knuck in Hell’s Kitchen with co-star Alicia Keys. Beginning his musical journey in 2016 and graduating college with a degree in Musical Theatre in 2018, he has accumulated and brought a youthful soulfulness back into traditional hip-hop, alternative, and R&B scenes with his creativity. Filling his music with emotional lyrics and vocals that feel both refreshing and familiar, he delves into themes of personal experiences and expression. This new song is no exception with lyrics like: “You hold my hand and told me what I’m going through’s okay / told you I love you and I said it to your face / Know I’m scared (but don’t be scared of me) / I’ll be there / All my life its always been easy for me to run away”. If you’re looking for new music in your playlist, or another artist to hyper-fixate on, this guy right here is a perfect start! Keep up with Phil.: Instagram // Spotify // TikTok // X // Youtube // Website

Broadside has finally announced that their long-awaited fifth album Nowhere, At Last will be released on April 10th via Thriller Records. The Virginia pop-rockers first commenced this darker new era with “I Think They Know,” a haunting anthem for paranoia and imposter syndrome that dropped in April of last year. Since then, they’ve continued to build upon the excitement for their forthcoming record with consistent single releases, including “Warning Signs,” “Someone You Need” and “Blissed Out.” Official news of its release was unveiled on Monday, January 12th with the band sharing, “This album, to us, feels both like a union of our previous 4 LPs and another step further up the road. We can’t wait for you to join us in the blur between dreams.” Pre-order/pre-save for Nowhere, At Last is available here. In addition to the announcement, Broadside has also shared their latest single “Dark Passenger.” The intense track sinks into the exhaustion of the never-ending battle with harmful habits and patterns that come with anxiety and depression. The band acknowledges the chaos of self-sabotage and how it can feel easier to stay instead of walking away from familiarity, even when it quietly suffocates you. Broadside continues to unravel the darker lyrical and musical themes expected on Nowhere, At Last with this intoxicating new effort. The album, which heavily draws inspiration from sci-fi classic The Twilight Zone, captures the band’s evolution and efforts to resonate with not only themselves, but also those who decide to give their music a chance. In an interview with Melodic Magazine, vocalist Oliver Baxxter shared, “Every single song has a moment in it that [makes] you go, ‘Oh shit.’ Whether it’s a production moment, a lyric thing or something, we really made it important for the listening experience and I’m hoping that’s what we nail on a sonic level. We’re trying out a bunch of new style things.” With a busy touring and festival schedule ahead, Broadside is kicking off the new year as support for State Champs across the east coast on their Around the World and Back 10 Year Anniversary Tour. The band is then set to head to Australia with Anberlin, Cartel, Hot Chelle Rae, and This Wild Life before touring with The Maine in the United States and performing at the UK’s Slam Dunk Festival later this spring. Tickets and information for all of Broadside’s upcoming dates can be found here. Nowhere, At Last Tracklist: 1. Cherry Red Ego Death 2. Nowhere At Last 3. Warning Signs 4. Control Freak 5. Dead Roses 6. Someone You Need 7. Mushroom Cloud 8. I Think They Know 9. Blissed Out 10. Dark Passenger 11. What Are You Leaving Behind? 12. Is This It? Keep up with Broadside: Instagram // TikTok // Facebook // X // Spotify // YouTube // Website

RiTchie and producer Parker Corey, formerly known as Injury Reserve, have announced their debut album as the duo By Storm. Out January 30th, My Ghosts Go Ghost finds the duo honoring the memories of their past, but focusing on their future. “And I Dance”, the first single from the new album, dropped at midnight on Thursday, January 15. Alongside the new single, the duo released a music video which features a cinematic solo performance from frontman RiTchie. With only one feature, its clear the pair is refining and solidifying their sound in this new era. RiTchie explained in a press release, “This past decade we built our identity and every record has been us figuring out more about the kind of band we want to be. That doesn’t change.” My Ghosts Go Ghost tracklist: 1. Can I Have You For Myself? 2. Dead Weight 3. Grapefruit 4. In My Town 5. Zig Zag 6. Best Interest (feat. billy woods) 7. Double Trio 2 8. And I Dance 9. GGG Keep up with By Storm: Instagram // X/Twitter // Youtube // Facebook

The largest U.S. rock and camping event, Rock Fest, has announced its official return to Cadott, Wisconsin, in July 2026, with headliners French heavy metal group Gojira, Jacksonville nu-metal band Limp Bizkit, and Californian rockers The Offspring. The stacked lineup continues with I Prevail, Body Count, Halestorm, Machine Head, Insane Clown Posse, Hatebreed, and The Pretty Reckless. Also on the standout lineup are Set It Off, Magnolia Park, Lacuna Coil, Static-X, Des Rocs, Miss May I, Bones UK, Hollywood Undead, Badflower, and Story of the Year. Spanning metal, nu-metal, rap, punk, and more, the festival has announced over 70 bands joining the lineup throughout the three-day event. Rock Fest will take place from July 16 to 18, 2026, at Chippewa Valley Music Festival grounds in Cadott, WI. The independently-run festival will host the “Bonus Bash” on Wednesday, July 15, including performances by Candlebox, Buckcherry, Dying Wish, and more. Tickets for the 2026 Rock Fest are now on sale, including 1-day and 3-day general admission passes, as well as remaining camping options. Tickets and more information are available here. Rock Fest 2025 took place last July, showcasing performances from over 70 artists, including headliners Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, and Bad Omens. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Bonus Bash): Candlebox, Buckcherry, Dying Wish, DeathbyRomy, Earshot, Fox Lake, Dakota, Micah Ariss, Saint Tragedy. Thursday, July 16, 2026: Gojira, I Prevail, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Set It Off, Magnolia Park, Lacuna Coil, Upon a Burning Body, Zero 9:36, Silly Goose, Guilt Trip, Robenx, Showing Teeth, Lines of Loyalty, Under Black Sky, Reaping Asmodeia, Arson River, All The Pretty Horses, Bedlam, Dystopica, Thrash of Titans, Legacy of the Loud, From Ashes to Embers, Kanebrake. Friday, July 17, 2026: Limp Bizkit, Body Count, Insane Clown Posse, Static-X, Des Rocs, Miss May I, Bones UK, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Dogma, Autumn Kings, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines, Versus Me, Alborn, Silvertung, Levels, Unkle Daddy, Vickis Dream, Kissing Candice, Ratchet Dolls, Valleykil, Ozzy Rebourne, Queen of the Ryche, Make Fire, Dead Amsterdam. Saturday, July 18, 2026: The Offspring, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Badflower, Story of the Year, Ill Niño, Butcher Babies, Kami Kehoe, Ded, Until I Wake, Kingdom Collapse, Beyond Threshold, Amerakin Overdose, Corsair, DieveNoire, Climactic, Caster Volor, Hannan, Via, The Hybrid Theory, Cowboys From Hell, Plague of Stars, Greater Than Human. Keep up with Rock Fest: Website // Instagram // Facebook // X