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BYWATER CALL Release New Single And Lyric Video ‘Only’

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On Friday, January 9th, Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call announced the release of their first studio single of 2026, “Only.”

The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall.

“Only” is a throwback to the timeless soul anthems of the 60’s and 70’s. Featuring Meghan Parnell’s signature smokey vocals and a smooth, slow groove, this losing-of-love song is a heartfelt plea to remain together, while attempting to downplay the pain of breaking up.

The emotional melody, accompanied by the rich background vocals of Joanna Mohammed (Aphrose) and Claire Davis, captures perfectly the feeling of loving more than being loved.

Reminiscent of the classic artists of the genre, “Only” is infused with modern influences such as Adele and Amy Winehouse.

“Only is a simple, yet emotionally powerful tune,” says guitarist and co-writer Dave Barnes. “It shows off a sweet, softer side of Meg’s usual powerhouse vocals.”

The song was recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, captured and mixed by Patric McGroarty, and mastered by Kristian Montano of Montano Mastering.

“This seven-piece powerhouse outfit proves with this astonishing display of joy, energy and camaraderie that they are without a doubt one of the most exciting bands of the moment.” – Bluestown Music

“A living, breathing testament to what happens when a band catches fire, led by a vocalist who doesn’t just perform but preaches the blues. Bywater Call isn’t following the tradition, they’re pushing it forward one electrical show at a time.” – Blues Matters

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members.

In their August 2024 issue, Classic Rock made Bywater Call’s 2024 album Shepherd their “Blues Album of the Month” and said it was “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record,” and added, “the sense of a band on the brink is unmistakable.” The album won “Top Blues Album of the Year” in the magazine’s year-end round-up.

In early 2025 Bywater Call received a nomination at the UK Blues Awards for “International Act of the Year” for the second year in a row.

The band will be on tour throughout Europe, the USA and Canada in 2026.

2026 TOUR DATES **More dates to be announced

More info: www.bywatercall.com

CANADA AND USA

ABOUT BYWATER CALL

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members. A powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada; the band is comprised of Meghan Parnell (vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), newest member, Andrew Moljgun (keys), Stephen Dyte (trumpet), and Julian Nalli (tenor sax).

Bywater Call was nominated for the “2025 UK Blues Award” for “International Blues Artist of the Year” for the second consecutive year, alongside artists including Beth Hart and Walter Trout. The band has also received multiple Independent “Blues and Canadian Maple Blues Award” nominations including “Entertainer,” “Electric Act,” and “Best Female Vocalist” at the 2024 Awards Season.

In March, Bywater Call played their second Joe Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive” cruise, featuring headliners Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Larkin Poe. In 2025, they play the Netherland’s BOSPOP Festival alongside the likes of the Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Marcus King, and Blackberry Smoke.

The band has opened for Canadian award-winning musicians Whitehorse and Tom Cochrane, and singer Meghan has joined renowned pedal-steel guitarist Robert Randolph on stage at his request.

Their newest studio album Shepherd was selected as the Blues Album of the Year by UK’s Classic Rock Magazine. Band leaders Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes were featured on the cover of Blues in Britain in January of 2025. Their 2025 live album Sunshine was released in August 2025 to rave reviews.

In 2024 alone, the band played 140 shows across 10 countries. Bywater Call’s music is an exploration of life’s highs and lows. From intimate ballads that lay bare the complexities of human emotion to electrifying anthems that demand to be played at full volume, their catalogue is a journey through human experience, featuring influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more.

NEFASTIS Release Apocalyptic Single ‘Shadow Spell’ from Upcoming Dark Concept Album

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Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “Shadow Spell”, the brand new single by Italian symphonic death metal act NEFASTIS.

“Shadow Spell” marks the opening chapter of “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn“, an ambitious four-act concept album conceived as a continuous and engaging listening experience. The track follows an instrumental introduction and immediately sets the emotional and narrative tone of the record, plunging the listener into a post-apocalyptic scenario shaped by loss, anguish, and spiritual disorientation.

Musically, “Shadow Spell” showcases NEFASTIS evolved identity, blending aggressive death metal foundations with layered orchestral arrangements, progressive structures, and haunting melodic themes. Intense piano passages and sweeping symphonic textures coexist with sharp riffs, dynamic drumming, and commanding vocals, creating a dark yet story-driven atmosphere that unfolds with dramatic tension and depth.

Lyrically, the song portrays the journey of survivors in the aftermath of a nuclear catastrophe, accompanied by restless spirits that haunt the devastated world around them. This dual presence – physical and spectral – becomes a key narrative element, reinforcing the album’s overarching theme of humanity facing extinction, memory, and decay.

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://lnk.to/nfstsf

Founded in 2008, NEFASTIS debuted in 2014 with the concept album “De Diebus Fastis, Nefastis, Infaustis“, before reshaping their sound into a more expansive and orchestral form of symphonic death metal. With “Shadow Spell”, the band opens a new and decisive chapter, setting the foundations for their most ambitious work to date.

Recommended for fans of Wintersun, Hypocrisy, Fleshgod Apocalypse.

New album “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn” out March 6th, 2026.

PRE ORDER “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn”, here.

Track Listing:
1. Cosmic Silence at the Edge of the New World – 2:50
2. Shadow Spell – 4:30
3. Seduced by the Beauty of the Darkness – 5:05
4. Absence of Illumination – 2:52
5. Tears of the Past – 4:29
6. Vortex of Light – 5:09
7. Lights of Dawn – 3:43
8. Alone Again – 5:57
9. Stardust – 5:05
10. Blackened Vision – 2:45
11. Collapsing Dream – 8:01
12. Flowers Swept Away by the Autumn – 5:33
Album Length: 55:58

Nefastis Line-Up:
Simone Colombo: Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Andrea Lenzi: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals, Orchestrations
Fulvio Manganini: Bass
Claudio Invidia: Drums

More info:
https://rockshots.eu/
https://www.instagram.com/nefastis.italy/
https://www.facebook.com/nefastis.italy

SIXBASS (Silvia Casetta) Releases New Single ‘No Time No Space’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 10, 2026

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Today marks the official start of the worldwide promotional campaign for “No Time No Space”, the single by SIXBASS (Silvia Casetta), released on December 19, 2025. The track is a work that blends sonic research, philosophical vision, and contemporary sensibility.

No Time No Space is conceived as a journey beyond the traditional coordinates of reality, where time and space cease to be absolute parameters and give way to vibrations, frequencies, and energy.
The title and concept engage in an ideal dialogue with the cosmic imagery of Franco Battiato and with the reflections on consciousness developed by physicist and philosopher Federico Faggin, building a bridge between musical poetry, science, and spirituality.

The lyrics explore the idea of an existence that precedes and transcends the material dimension: the human being as a “flame of energy,” part of a greater unity — “We are the Light, We are the One” — eternal and indivisible, “We are eternal Light, Forgotten by the mind.”

From a musical perspective, No Time No Space merges ethereal atmospheres, deep electronic textures, and hypnotic bass pulses. The grunge-infused sonorities of the choruses act as moments of release and revelation, while the orchestrated final crescendo amplifies the song’s message and emotional intensity.
Frequencies (“Frequencies low and high”) become a narrative language, inviting inner listening.

With this single, SIXBASS confirms an artistic vision that goes beyond the traditional song format, presenting a work capable of speaking to a global audience attentive not only to sound, but also to meaning.
No Time No Space fits into a path that views music as a tool for awareness, capable of uniting emotional depth, inner research, and contemporary language — a space where science and spirituality converge.

As of today, the track is being promoted worldwide, targeting radio stations, webzines, magazines, and international platforms, as a testament to an artistic project that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/silvia.casetta.3/

FIGHTER V Announce New Album “Deja Vu”, Out April 10th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 9, 2026

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Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V are pleased to announce the release of their upcoming new album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The announcement comes with their first single and accompanying lyric video, “Victory”, available below.

The band commented: “Victory is a song with a strong message, highlighting the mentality and name of the band. It tells the story of a young man being new in a no man’s town, facing what it means to be the stranger. Against all odds, obstacles and antipathy he’s roughly experiencing, his strong heart and courage allow him to unleash the chance of victory inside of himself instead of waiting for it to come”.

“You could say, it is a motivating call for the listener to go and take the chance and trust in your abilities than to wait for the better days that will only come when you make it happen”, they added.

The band is also gearing up for the co-headlining “Bite And Fight” tour with Snakebite, across Germany and Switzerland next month. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

Pre-Order “Deja Vu” HERE

The band talked about how the album came to life: “Deja Vu” is our third album, after “Fighter” and “Heart Of The Young”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in 2025 in the Swiss studio “Little Creek” by the engineer Pulver and produced by Emmo Acar. The vocals and production work happened externally. The vocal recordings and production were done by Ronny Lang aka “The Voicefinder” in his own studio in cooperation with Emmo. The keyboard was produced, played and recorded by Victor Olsson, with whom we already worked on the keys of the album before. Background vocals were done separately by Emmo, Victor, Tess and Ronny. Saxophone as well by Magnus Hägglund”.

“The album contains a variety of styles, like the previous one, thanks to the cooperation with Dave Niederberger (Ex vocalist of FV) and Roman and Emmo. Influenced by our idols from the 80‘s, we are paying tribute to the prime era of Melodic Hardrock/ AOR, which you can hear by the authenticity of our sound”, they continued. “The title “Deja Vu” is not only the title of the album but also the title of a song of it. This classic French quote portrays the events we see already coming but can’t be saved from them. They will repeat cause some things are written in stone”.

Fighter V burst onto the scene in 2019. Born in Hergiswil, Switzerland, the band draws deep inspiration from classic 1980s hard-rock and arena-rock giants like Whitesnake, Journey, Survivor, and Bon Jovi – channeling that vintage energy into modern melodic rock anthems.

Their debut album, “Fighter” (2019), recorded in Sweden with producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T), delivered 12 tracks of keyboard-driven riffs and old-school rock hooks, quickly establishing the band as one of Europe’s most promising new melodic rock acts.

In 2024 they returned with “Heart Of The Young”, featuring a refreshed lineup led by vocalist Emmo Acar, embracing a renewed but faithful homage to ’80s-era anthemic rock.

Now, with “Déjà vu”, Fighter V embark on a new chapter – their first album to be released through Frontiers Records, a pivotal step that brings their sound to a wider global audience. The record is both a nostalgic nod to their roots and a bold evolution: expect the band’s signature blend of stadium-ready riffs, soaring melodies, harmony-rich vocals, and shimmering keyboard textures, now sharpened by matured songwriting and heightened production.

“Deja Vu” is more than a title – it’s a powerful, time-bending ride through the golden age of rock, reimagined by a band reaching new heights.

“Deja Vu” Tracklist:

1. Raging Heartbeat
2. Victory
3. Made For A Heartache
4. Foolish Heart
5. Deja Vu
6. Stand By Your Side
7. All Your Love
8. Hold The Time
9. For All This Time
10. Break Those Limits
11. Victim Of Changes

“BITE AND FIGHT” TOUR 2026 – TICKETS HERE:

06.02 – Lichtenfels (DE)
07.02 – München (DE)
13.02 – Oberhausen (DE)
14.02 – Hamburg (DE)
20.02 – Waldbronn (DE)
21.02 – Frankfurt (DE)
27.02 – Nürnberg (DE)
28.02 – Aarburg (CH)

Line Up:
Emmo Acar – Vocals
Lobe Valentin – Guitar
Lucien Egloff – Drums
Roman Stalder – Bass

Follow FIGHTER V:
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CORONATUS Release New Single & Official Video ‘Through The Brightest Blue’

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German symphonic metal collective CORONATUS unveil “Through The Brightest Blue”, the second single and official video taken from their upcoming studio album “Dreadful Waters”, set for release on January 23rd, 2026 via Massacre Records.

Pre-order the album here: https://massacre-records.com/coronatus_dreadfulwaters_sale

Following the dark, turbulent opening statement of the first single “The Maelstrom”, “Through The Brightest Blue” reveals a contrasting and luminous side of the album’s maritime concept. The song leads the listener into sunlit, shallow waters – a rare moment of calm, beauty and hope within an otherwise ominous and dangerous oceanic world.

Musically, “Through The Brightest Blue” stands out as the most uplifting and positive track on the album, combining CORONATUS’ trademark symphonic metal foundation with elegant melodies and fluid arrangements. The song is particularly defined by the exceptional vocal performance of mezzo-soprano Leni Eitrich, whose complex and expressive vocal lines give the track a graceful, almost ethereal character.

Lyrically, the song departs from the album’s darker narratives and instead evokes imagery of clarity, light and serenity: thoughts of graceful sea creatures and mythical beings drifting through crystal-blue waters. This moment of brightness serves as a deliberate emotional counterweight within “Dreadful Waters”, highlighting the album’s dynamic storytelling and thematic depth.

The accompanying official video visually captures this atmosphere, translating the song’s sense of openness and wonder into moving images that further expand CORONATUS’ maritime universe.

Stream / download the single HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/through-the-brightest-blue

For CORONATUS water becomes a symbol of all that is deep, unseen, dangerous, and awe-inspiring. While the previous album “Atmosphere” focused on threats in the “airy” realm, “Dreadful Waters” shifts the narrative toward oceans and seas: environments rich in myth, peril, and emotional metaphor.

Musically, the band once again offer an expansive spectrum of styles: symphonic metal as the foundation, enriched by folk elements, dramatic orchestrations, and experimental touches that have become a trademark of the CORONATUS sound.

The songwriting comes not only from drummer and founder Mats Kurth, but also from vocalist Nemesis and guitarist Harry Zeidler, widening the creative scope of the album.

“Dreadful Waters” was produced by Markus Stock and Mats Kurth at Klangschmiede Studio E, where Stock also handled mixing and mastering. His signature depth and clarity amplify the album’s dark maritime atmosphere.

The cover artwork, created by Michael Krebes, visually captures the album’s descent into the unknown, merging mysticism, danger, and the elemental force of water.

“Dreadful Waters” Track listing

The Maelstrom
Through The Brightest Blue
To The Reef!
The Ship’s Cook
Southern Cross
The Siren
A Seaman’s Yarn
Dark Ice
Die Hexe und der Teufel

CORONATUS will celebrate the new album with an exclusive release show:

Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Bryggaren, Västervik, Sweden

The band will perform the entire new album live, along with a selection of fan-favorite older pieces.

CORONATUS are
Leni Eitrich – Mezzo Soprano
Sabine Prechtel – Mezzo Soprano
Nemesis – Rock Voice
Tine Jülich – Violin
Harry Zeidler – Guitars
Simon Gutbrod – Bass
Mats Kurth – Drums

CORONATUS online:
https://www.coronatus.de/
https://www.facebook.com/CoronatusOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/coronatus_official

JEGONG Announce New Album “Gomi Kuzu Can”, First Single ‘Patterns’ Out Now

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JeGong, the collaborative force of Dahm Majuri Cipolla (MONO) and Reto Mäder (SUM OF R.), have today announced their bold and genre-sculpting new album Gomi Kuzu Can.

Gomi Kuzu Can will be released 27th February via Pelagic Records – and the duo have released the first single from the record, ‘Patterns’.

Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/jegong-gomikuzucan

The band comment: “‘Patterns’ is our way of playing with repetition and motion – musically and mentally. The track feels like running through familiar spaces that constantly reshape themselves. That tension between nostalgia and forward momentum marks the beginning of the world of Gomi Kuzu Can. In the accompanying video, this idea is taken further as dream and reality merge, enhancing the sense of moving within a flowing cycle between inner perception and outward motion”.

Known for their immersive, rhythm-driven explorations of krautrock and experimental sound design, JeGong now take an exhilarating leap into brighter, nostalgically stranger territory.

Gomi Kuzu Can is an electrifying journey through kraut, post- and experimental rock, delivered with the analogue warmth of the ’70s.

Across eleven meticulously crafted tracks, JeGong embrace their roots while fearlessly expanding into neon-lit, beat-driven worlds where kinetic rhythms meet playful sonic futurism. It is music built for movement, contemplation, and the ecstatic strangeness of possibility. Their approach borrows the endurance and patience of minimalism, but they subvert minimalism’s austerity with grit, distortion, and physicality. The result is music that feels alive in motion: constantly shifting, tightening, unfurling, and mutating even when its core pulse remains unbroken.

At the centre is the duo’s uncanny rhythmic intuition: drums that pulse with krautrock steadiness, bass lines that swing between monolithic foundation and crude melodic insistence. Together, these elements create a sonic environment that feels both mechanical and deeply human, ritualistic yet instinctual.

One of the album’s most striking achievements is its analogue warmth. In an era dominated by pristine digital surfaces, JeGong embrace imperfection: human element in every beat and modulation. Gomi Kuzu Can, is hand-built, lovingly assembled from circuitry, intuition, and raw creative impulse. This tactile quality is precisely what makes the album’s danceability so impactful. In blending organic rhythm with retro-electronic brightness, they’ve created a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

Tracklisting:

Golden Hairs Goes Back To Japan
Outright Wolf Medicines
Contortion
Downed
Chalk
What Ever Happened To Gene
Sister
Parallel Tracks
Patterns
Müll Schrott Dose
Obaachan Bingo

JeGong are:

Reto Mäder – bass, guitar, analogue synthesizer, electronics, mellotron, effects, amps, sounds
Dahm Majuri Cipolla – drums, percussion, effects, sounds

For more: PELAGIC PROFILE * INSTAGRAM * FACEBOOK * BANDCAMP