Little Big Town

 

Artist:  Little Big Town
Origin:   Homewood, Alabama, USA.
Genre:  Country, Contemporary Country, Neo-Traditionalist Country

Original line-up:

Karen Fairchild:  Vocals
Kimberly Roads Schlapman:  Vocals
Phillip Sweet:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Jimi Westbrook:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro

Little Big Town is an American Country Music Vocal Group, founded in 1998 by four members:  Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, all four members are as lead singers and heavily on four-part Vocal Harmonies.

Title:  It's A Dying Art Sangria (2026)

Genre:  Country, Contemporary Country, Neo-Traditionalist Country

Label:  MCA Nashville

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Sucker For A Sad Song (with Ashley Monroe) (5:45)

 2.  The Door (with Jason Isbell) (2:41)

 3.  Dying Art (5:42)

 4.  Hey There Sunshine (3:56)

 5.  The Idea (3:27)

 6.  Closing Time (with Kelsea Ballerini) (2:38)

Side B:

 7.  Over And Over (4:38)

 8.  We Could Have It All (3:56)

 9.  Crickets (4:08)

10.  Long Way To Your Heart (4:25)

11. It's Coming Around (3:25)

12. Jet Plane (3:49)

Personnel:

Karen Fairchild:  Vocals on All Tracks, Handclaps on Track 1
Kimberly Roads Schlapman:  Vocals on All Tracks, Handclaps on Track 1

Phillip Sweet:  Vocals on All Tracks, Handclaps on Track 1

Jimi Westbrook:  Vocals on All Tracks, Handclaps on Track 1

Additional Musicians:

Audley Freed:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  3, 4, 12

Tim Galloway:  Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  1, 3

JT Cure:  Bass on Track 1, 3

Billy Justineau:  Hammond B3, Wurlitzer Electric Piano on Track 1, Piano on Track 4

Chad Gamble:  Drums, Percussion on Track 1

Ashley Monroe:  Vocals, Handclaps on Track 1

Jason Isbell:  Acoustic Guotar, Slide Guitar on Track 2

Fred Eltringham:  Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  3, 5, 7011, Handclaps on Track 5, Congas on Track 11

Eleonore Denig:  Viloa, Violin on Track

Cara Fox:  Cello on Track 4

Todd Lombardo:  Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  5-11, Guitar on Track 11

Jen Gunderman:  Piano on Tracks:  5, 7, 10, Mellotron on Track 7, Cavinet, Synthesizer on Track 8, Hammond B3,Wurlitzer Electric Piano on Tracks:  9, 11, Celesta on Track 10

Andrew Petroff:  Bass on Tracks:  5, 7-11

Kelsea Ballerini:  Vocals on Track 9

It's A Dying Art Sangria is the twelfth studio album by Little Big Town, released on August 28, 2026 by MCA Nashville, featuring Special Guests:  Ashley Monroe, Jason Isbell, and Kelsea Ballerini.  Pressed on Sangria Colored Vinyl.

 

The Cranberries

 

Artist:  The Cranberries
Origin:  Limerick, Ireland
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Celtic Rock, Dream Pop, Jangle Pop, Contemporary Pop, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop

Original line-up:

Niall Quinn:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Noel Hogan:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike Hogan:  Bass
Fergal Lawler:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Dolores O'Riordan:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards
Noel Hogan:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike Hogan:  Bass
Fergal Lawler:  Drums

The Cranberries are an Irish Alternative Rock Band from Limerick Ireland, formed in 1989 by Noel Hogan (Lead Guitar), Mike Hogan (Bass), Fergal Lawler (Drums) and Niall Quinn (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar).  The band's sound also incorporates Indie Pop, Post-Punk, Irish Folk, and Pop Rock.  They rose to international fame in their debut album in 1990, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, which became a commercial success.  The Cranberries are one of the most successful Rock acts of the '90s and have sold over 40 million records worldwide.  They have acheives four Top 20 Albums and eight Top 20 Singles on the Modern Rock Tracks Chart "Linger", "Dreams", "Zombie", "Ode To My Family", "Ridiculous Thoughts", "Salvation", "Free To Decide", and " Promises".

Title:  Live At The London Astoria II, 1994 (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Celtic Rock, Dream Pop, Jangle Pop, Contemporary Pop, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop

Label:  Island Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Pretty (3:08)

 2.  Dreaming My Dreams (3:52)

 3.  Linger (5:08)

 4.  Ridiculous Thoughts (4:28)

 5.  Daffodil Lament (6:28)

 6.  How (3:14)

 7.  Everything I Said )3:54)

 8.  Not Sorry (4:40)

 9.  Waltzing Back (4:03)

10. Dreams. (4:29)

11. Zombie (5:28)

12. Liar (3:27)

13. So Cold In Ireland (5:14)

14. Empt (3:53)

15. Still Can't (3:36)

Personnel:

Dolores O'Riordan:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards

Noel Hogan:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Mike Hogan:  Bass

Fergal Lawler:  Drums, Percussion

Live At The London Astoria II, 1994 is a live album by The Cranberries, recorded live at the London Astoria II, on January 14, 1994.

Mastodon

 

Artist:  Mastodon   

Origin:  Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal, Alternative Metal, Sludge Metal

Original line-up:

Bill Kelliher:  Guitar, Vocals
Troy Sanders:  Bass, Vocals, Keyboards
Brent Hinds:  Guitar, Vocals
Brann Dailor:  Drums, Vocals

Mastodon is an American Heavy Metal Band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 by Troy Sander (Bass), Brent Hinds (Guitar), Bill Kelliher (Guitar), and Brann Dailor (Drums).  The band released the debut album Remission in 2002, and the second album Leviathan, was base on the famous American novel by Herman Melville, Moby Dick.  Three magazines Awards it "Album of The Year" in 2004:  Revolver, Kerrang! and Terrorizer.  Mastodon achieved major American commercial success with album The Hunter in 2011, which debuted at No 10 on the Billboard 200 Chart.  The band got The Best Video "Oblivion" Kerrang! Awards in 2009, The Best Album "The Hunter" Kerrang! Awards in 2012, also The Best Album from Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in 2012.

Title:  Marrow Deep (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal, Alternative Metal, Sludge Metal

Label:  Loma Vista Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Barbarians Blood (4:37)

 2.  Poisonous Weapons (5:00)

 3.  Your Ghost Again (4:35)

 4.  Snakes For Dinner (4:57)

 5.  Out Like A Lamb (5:38)

 6.  In The Ruins (5:37)

 7.  They're Coming For You (5:14)

 8.  Golden Spires (5:39)

 9.  Moth And Bone (4:46)

10.  A Vampire's Demeanor (4:50)

11. The Vanishing (6:43)

12. The Three Fates (7:47)

Personnel:

Bill Kelliher:  Guitars
Troy Sanders:  Bass, Vocals
Brann Dailor:  Drums, Vocals

Joao Nogueira:  Keyboards

Nick Johnston:  Guitars

Additional Musicians:

Ben Koller:  Percussion on Track 1

Joshua Homme:  Additional Vocals on Track 4

Nate Newton:  Additional Vocals on Track 10

Randy Blythe:  Additional Vocals on Track 10

Joe Duplantier:  Additional Vocals on Track 11

Geezer Butler:  Bass intro on Track 11

Neil Fallon:  Additional Vocals on Track 12

Marrow Deep is the ninth studio album  by Mastodon, released on August 28, 2026 by Loma Vista Recordings, includes Collectable  Bonus Sticker, 20-Page Booklet.

Evanescence

 

Artist:  Evanescence
Origin:  Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Goth Metal, Post-Grunge

Original line-up:

Amy Lee:  Vocals, Piano
Ben Moody:  Guitar

Evanescence is an American Rock Band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1995 by Amy Lee (Vocals, Piano) and Ben Moody (Guitar).  Their debut album Fallen, on Wind-Up Records in 2003, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and helped the band win two Grammy Awards.

Title:  Sanctuary (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Goth Metal, Post-Grunge

Label:  BMG

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Beautiful Lie (4;12)

 2.  Tell Me When You've Had Enough (3:19)

 3.  Who Will You Follow (3:56)

 4.  Rapture (3:27)

Side B:

 5.  Afterlife (4:11)

 6.  Sanctuary (4:17)

 7.  How Do I Heal (3:50)

 8.  About Uw (4:50)

LP 2:

Side C:

 9.  Calm Down (4:19)

10. Self Destruct (3:52)

11. Forever Without You (5:13)

12. Wide Open Heart (3:37)

Personnel:

Amy Lee: Vocals on All Tracks, Keyboards on All Tracks, Programming  on Tracks:  1, 8, 9

Troy McLawhorn:  Guitar

Emma Anzai:  Bass

Tim McCord:  Guitar

Will Hunt:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Jordan Fish:  Programming on Tracks:  1, 8, 9

Tago Nunez:  Programming on Tracks:  1, 8, 9

Will B. Hunt:  Programming on Track 9

Carrie Lee South:  Additional Vocals on Track 1

Lori Bulloch::  Additional Vocals on Track 1

Susie Benchasil Seiter:  Conductor, Orchestration on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Chad Seiter:  Additional Orchestration on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Adam Millstein:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Anna Kostyuchek:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12  

Ben Jacobson:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Chad Cannon:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Christian Hebel:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Ellen Jung:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Eun-Mee Ahn:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Fernando Lascura:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Gallia Kastner:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Haesol Lee:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Leah Zeger:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Marisa Kuney:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Mark Robertson:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12, Concertmaster, Contractor

Mona Tian:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Nina Evtuhov:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Stephanie Matthews:  Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Yvette Holzwarth: Violin on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Andrew Duckles:  Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Carolyn Riley:   Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Corrine Sobolewski:   Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

I-Ting Huang:   Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Luke Maurer:   Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Stefan Smith:   Viola on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Ben Lash:   Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Dave Eggar:  Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Evgeny Tonkha:  Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Hillary Ahn:  Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Sarah Kim:  Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Vanessa Freebairm-Smith:  Cello on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Eric Shetzen:  Bass on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Steve Pfeiffer:  Bass on Tracks:  6, 7, 10-12

Sanctuary is the sixth studio album by Evanescence, released on June 5, 2026 by BMG.  The album reached No. 1 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart and French Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

Billy Fury

Artist:  Billy Fury

Birth Name:  Ronald Wycherley

Born:  April 17, 1940.  Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Died:  January 28, 1983 (Aged 42).  Paddington, London, England

Genre:  Rock & Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rockabilly, British Invasion

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums

Billy Fury was an English Singer, Songwriter from the late 190s to the mid 1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s.  He was an early British Rock & Roll Star (and Film), he equalled The Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s, sound similar to Elvis Presley-influenced.

Title:  The Decca A's And B's 19599-66 (2026)

Genre:  Rock & Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rockabilly, British Invasion

Label:  BGO

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Maybe Tomorrow (2:35)

 2.  Gonna Type A Letter (2:35)

 3.  Margo (2:35)

 4.  Dn't Knock Upon My Door (1:47)

 5.  Angel Face (2:22)

 6.  Time Has Come (2:44)

 7.  My Christmas Prayer (3:04)

 8.  Last Kiss (2:29)

 9.  Collette (1:52)

10. Baby How I Cried (2:48)

11. That's Love (1:48)

12. You Don't Know (2:27)

13. Wonderous Place (2:24)

14. Alright, Goodbye (2:06)

15. Coming Up In The World (2:18)

16. Stick Around (2:34)

17. A Thousand Stars (3:06)

18. Push, Push (2:11)

19. Don't Worry (With The Four Kestrels) (2:17)

20. Talkin' In My Sleep (With The Four Kestrels) (2:14)

21. Halfway To Paradise (2:27)

22. Cross My Heart (2:05)

23. Jealousy (2:47)

24. Open Your Arms (1:59)

25. I'd Never Find Another You (2:37)

26. Sleepless Nights (2:45)

27. Letter Full Of Tears (2:31)

28. Magic Eyes (2:14)

29. Last Night Was Made For You (2;19)

30. A King For Tonight (2:06)

31. Once Upon A Dream (1:55)

32. If I Lose You (1:53)

Disc 2:

 1.  Because Of You (2:34)

 2.  Running Around (2:03)

 3.   Like I've Never Been Gone (2:13)

 4.  What Do You Think You're Doling Of (2:21)

 5.  When Will You Say I Love You (2:28)

 6.  Am I Wanna Do Is Cry (2:19)

 7.  In Summer (2:46)

 8.  I'll Never Fall In Love Again (2:16)

 9.  Somebody Else's Girl (2:10)

10. Go Ahead And Ask Her (1:58)

11. Do You Really Loe Me Too (Fool's Errand) (2:03)

12. What Am I Gonna Do (2:05)

13. I Will (2:31)

14. Nothin' Shaking (But The Leaves n The Trees) (2:17)

15. It's Only Make Believe (2:31)

16. Baby What You Want Me To Do (2:48)

17. The Hippy Hippy Shake (1:43)

18. Glad All Over (2:31)

19. I' Lost Without You (3:16)

20. You Better. Beieve It Baby (2:02)

21. I Thougts Of You (2:47)

22. Away From You (2:18)

23. Run To My Lovin' Arms (2:53)

24. Where Do You Run (2:05)

25. I'll Never Quite Get Over You (2:42)

26. I Belong To The Wild (2:36)

27. Don't Let A Lttle Pride (Stand On Your Way) (3:08)
28. Don't See The Real Thing Come Along (2:39)

29. Give Me Your Word (2:26)

30. She's SoFa Out She's In (2:39)

 The Decca A's And B's 19599-66 is the compilation album by Billy Fury, released on September 4, 2026 by BGO Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Generation Radio

 

Artist:  Generation Radio

Origin:  USA

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock, West Coast Rock, Nashville Sound, Country Rock

Original line-up:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is an American Rock Supergroup formed in 2020 during the global pandemic.  The band was created by Jay DeMarcus (Bass, Keyboards of the Country Pop Group Rascal Flatts), and Jason Scheff (longtime Lead Vocals, Bass for the Rock Band Chicago), long with Deen Castronovo (Drums Ex Journey), Chris Rodriguez (Guitar, Studio Session Musician), and Tom Yankton (Guitar Ex Rascal Flatt-Touring/Session Musician), with the mission to bring the Classic  Arena Rock Sound to life.

Title:  Take Two (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock, West Coast Rock, Nashville Sound, Country Rock

Label:  Frontiers Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD + DVD

Tracks:  

Disc 1:  CD

 1.  Montana Sky (4:06)

 2.  The Melody (3;29)

 3.  These Days (A Rock Version of the Rascal Flatts Classic) (4:03)

 4.  Maybe Monday (3:47)

 5.  Grass Is Greener (4:53)

 6.  Love History (3:41)

 7. Last Night's Whiskey (4:27)

 8.  Here I Go Again (Whitesnake Classic) (5:05)

 9.  You're The Inspiration (Chicago Classic) (4:22)

10. I'm Alright (Kenny Loggins Classic) (5:07)

11. For A Soldier (Original Track) (2:28)

12. Hate This Heart Emotionally Changed Ballad) (4:01)

Disc 2:  DVD

 1.  Montana Sky

 2.  The Melody 

 3.  Maybe Monday

 4.  Grass Is Greener

 5.  Last Night's Whiskey

Personnel:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Bass

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Steve Ferrone::  Drums

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Take Two is the second studio album by Generation Radio, released on April 24, 2026 by Frontiers Music, featuring Steve Ferrone (formerly of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) replaced Deen Castrnvo.  Deluxe Edition CD & DVD, with 5 Bonus Tracks.

Generation Radio

 

Artist:  Generation Radio

Origin:  USA

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock

Original line-up:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is an American Rock Supergroup formed in 2020 during the global pandemic.  The band was created by Jay DeMarcus (Bass, Keyboards of the Country Pop Group Rascal Flatts), and Jason Scheff (longtime Lead Vocals, Bass for the Rock Band Chicago), long with Deen Castronovo (Drums Ex Journey), Chris Rodriguez (Guitar, Studio Session Musician), and Tom Yankton (Guitar Ex Rascal Flatt-Touring/Session Musician), with the mission to bring the Classic  Arena Rock Sound to life.

Title:  Generation Radio (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD) (2022)

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock

Label:  Frontiers Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD + DVD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  CD

 1.  Why Are You Calling Me Now? (3:47)

 2.  Angels (3:55)

 3.  All Night To Get There (3:16)

 4.  I Hope You Find It (4:01)

 5.  Time To Let It Go (3:30)

 6.  Lights Go Out In Paradise (4:37)

 7.  Don't Go (3:46)

 8.  Smoking (3:01)

 9.  Anything But Us (3:38)

10. Awaiting On Your Sunshine (3:33)

11. Finally Got It Right (3:09)

Disc 2:  DVD, with Bonus Recorded Live at 3rd & Lindsley

 1.  Will You Still Love Me

 2.  Separate Ways

 3.  These Days

 4.  I'm Alright

Personnel:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is the debut studio album by Generation Radio, was released on August 12, 2022 by Frontiers Music.  Deluxe Edition CD and DVD, includes live performances of Classic Hits from Chicago, Journey and Rascal Flatts.