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06/10/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, check out this new interview for Black Satellite with KNAC.COM!

https://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=55940

06/10/2025

Classic band displays its musical influences on "Circling From Above."

03/10/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, here's the second of two big album releases!

Cory Marks
GOES DOWN TO THE “WHISKEY RIVER”
FOR HIS LATEST SINGLE

FEATURED ON HIS NEW ALBUM
‘SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2’
OUT TODAY VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

WATCH THE “WHISKEY RIVER” VIDEO

“OUTLAWS & OUTSIDERS”
(FEATURING IVAN MOODY, MICK MARS, AND TRAVIS TRITT)
CERTIFIED GOLD BY RIAA

TOUR WITH SEVENDUST’S “SOUTHSIDE DOUBLE-WIDE TOUR”
KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 14 IN COLUMBIA, MO



Hard-hitting country rocker CORY MARKS () today (October 3) releases his fourth album SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 and its anthemic third single, “Whiskey River,” via Better Noise Music. Listen to the album and single HERE. Watch the video HERE.

The release of SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 comes as MARKS’ debut breakout 2019 hit “Outlaws & Outsiders” (featuring Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt) has officially been certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S., marking his first-ever certification in the States. The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 U.S. rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and has logged over 212 million global streams to date.

The singer and songwriter describes “Whiskey River,” the follow-up to the album’s second single “Hangman,” as “a rowdy, h***y tonk feel-good country anthem made for late nights and good times. With twangy guitars, stomping drums, and a barroom sing-along chorus, it’s the soundtrack to letting loose after a long week.

“The song,” MARKS continues, “follows a character who is just a good timing simple man…who’s had one to many late nights according to his partner and when times get rough or she’s had enough. He runs to his favorite small-town watering hole, where the whiskey flows like a river and worries get washed away. It’s about freedom, fun, and the kind of night you’ll never forget—if you can remember it.”

SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 10 new songs, equally divided between arena-rock and roots country. Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain), Kile Odell (NOTHING MORE, Nita Strauss) and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), MARKS’ SORRY FOR NOTHING / SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 era are welcome signs of unity in a world of divisiveness.

In touring news, MARKS will head out with Sevendust this fall on their “Southside Double-Wide Tour” that kicks off November 14 in Columbia, MO. Earlier this year, MARKS made his own headlining jaunt throughout Canada, and he ventured overseas for his debut Europe and U.K. tour. He also toured the U.S. in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, following performances with Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, and Theory Of A Deadman. In recent years, MARKS has shared stages with a blend of artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.

With over 386 million global streams to date, CORY has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. View his tour dates with Sevendust HERE:

Nov 14 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
Nov 15 - Memphis, TN - Graceland
Nov 16 - Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center
Nov 18 - Newport, KY - MegaCorp Pavilion
Nov 19 - Detroit, MI - Masonic Jack White Theatre
Nov 21 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
Nov 22 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre
Nov 24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
Nov 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Nov 26 - Bloomington, IL - Bloomington Center for The Performing Arts
Nov 28 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore
Nov 29 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
Nov 30 - West Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Dec 2 - Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center
Dec 3 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
Dec 5 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman
Dec 6 - East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
Dec 7 - St. Louis, MO - The Hawthorn
Dec 9 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore
Dec 10 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
Dec 11 - Dallas, TX - Texas Theatre
Dec 12 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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Photo credit: Sarah Rosin

03/10/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, today's a big day with two big album releases! First up...

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
TODAY RELEASE
SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM
‘X’S FOR EYES’
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE “PERFECTION”

U.S. HEADLINING TOUR NOW UNDERWAY
PLUS KEY FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS () today (October 3) release their sixth album X's For Eyes via Better Noise Music and latest single and video, “Perfection.” Against an intense driving rhythm and a big, urgent melody, lead vocalist, guitarist, and founding member Ronnie Winter candidly lays his cards on the table, singing “I like stormy weather” and that “Whatever won’t break can make us” with his signature wide-ranging voice.

Winter points out that “Perfection” is “a song about perfect imperfections, about embracing one's flaws and the true beauty that lies within. It’s a song about individuality, self-acceptance, and the idea that our scars and imperfections make us who we are. Through the lens of perfectly imperfect, what some might consider to be mistakes, flaws, and shortcomings suddenly become good, beautiful, even desirable. It’s a reminder,” he adds, “that being perfectly imperfect is something not to hide but to celebrate.”

X's For Eyes marks the first full-length album from THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS—vocalist Ronnie Winter, his multi-instrumentalist brother Randy Winter, guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, drummer John Espy, keyboardist Nadeem Salam, and newest member K Enagonio on vocals—as part of a new partnership with Better Noise Music.

“I think that anybody who's been with us the whole time realizes that we’ve been an activist band since 2006,” Winter says. “So when I see X's for eyes, it reminds me of the childhood cartoons, the video games—all those things where this is what happens when you don't do the right thing. You see that character that you know and love, but for three seconds with a bunch of swirling birds over their head and they’ve got X's for eyes because they made a mistake. They trusted the wrong person, they went in the wrong direction, they chose the wrong path and then POW! Something crazy happens and there's X's for eyes, or ‘RIP.’ And I just find that has a parallel reality to now.”

He continues, “In 2006, we put a song out called ‘Face Down,’ which was an anti-domestic violence song, which we then toured the country doing everything we could to raise awareness against domestic violence. So that was with song one. And then in 2025, we're just still continuing that narrative of social justice: doing the right thing, treating women properly, as well as men. Just the mistreatment of others. We've broadened that. We've broadened that scope. Racism, homophobia—we try to touch on everything that we wanted to make sure our fans who are coming to our show know that we stand behind. And I think we did that. I really do.”

“Perfection” follows the release of three singles from X's For Eyes: “Home Improvement,” “Slipping Through (No Kings),” and “X’s For Eyes.”

“X’s For Eyes”: stream/download the song HERE and watch the video HERE
“Slipping Through (No Kings)”: stream/download the song HERE
and watch the video HERE
“Home Improvement”: stream/download the song HERE and watch the video HERE

The 11 songs on X's For Eyes find the band revving up their caffeinated pop sensibilities, throwing down the punishing riffola, delivering more electronic and ambient flourishes, and topping all of it off with Winter’s high-pitched emoting. Factor in some hair-raising cameos from Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn (“Always The King”) and Escape The Fate frontman Craig Mabbitt (“Worth It”) and the result is genuinely RJA’s most strident full-length offering yet.

Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, FL, the band has accrued Gold and multi-Platinum singles—including their massive 5x Platinum hit single “Face Down” (which has over 176 million views on YouTube), 2x Platinum “Your Guardian Angel” (which has over 37 million views on YouTube)—and 2x Platinum-certified debut album, DON’T YOU FAKE IT, alongside numerous high-ranking radio chart positions and a robust digital history of over 1.5 billion career streams. Sometimes it's hard to believe that THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single "Face Down" delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades and adoration from crowds all over the planet.

Here’s the track list for X's For Eyes:

1. Always The King (feat. Kellin Quinn)
2. Purple Halo
3. Perfection
4. X’s For Eyes
5. Bad Beat
6. Slipping Through (No Kings)
7. Home Improvement
8. Twenty Hour Drive
9. Kins and Carroll
10. Getting By
11. Worth It (feat. Craig Mabbitt)

Here are current tour dates for THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS. Tickets are available on their official website.

Wed 10/8 Great Falls, MT The Newberry
Thu 10/9 Spokane, WA The Big Dipper
Fri 10/10 Portland, OR Dante's
Sat 10/11 Tacoma, WA Airport Tavern Music Hall
Thu 10/16 Bakersfield, CA The Nile Theater
Sat 10/18 Las Vegas, NV When We Were Young 2025
Sun 10/19 Las Vegas, NV When We Were Young 2025
Sat 11/15 Orlando, FL Warped Tour
Sun 11/16 Orlando, FL Warped Tour
Wed 11/19 Gainesville, FL The Wooly
Thu 11/20 West Palm Beach, FL The Banyan Live
Fri 11/21 Tampa, FL Brass Mug
Fri 11/28 Tallahassee, FL Fire Betty's
Sat 11/29 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall
Sun 11/30 Biloxi, MS The Sanctuary
Thu 12/4 Fort Worth, TX Tulips FTW
Fri 12/5 Bryan, TX Ice House On Main
Sat 12/6 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock
Sun 12/7 Austin, TX Come and Take It Live
Thu 12/11 El Paso, TX Rockhouse Bar and Grill
Fri 12/12 Phoenix, AZ The Nile
Sat 12/13 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
Sun 12/14 Anaheim, CA Parish @ House of Blues

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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Photo credit: Justin Conant

01/10/2025

Styx cover story for Todd Sucherman!!

The October 2025 Issue is LIVE! 🥁
Cover: Todd Sucherman — Ascending to New Rhythmic Heights
Inside:
• Stan Lynch (Part Two: Drummer · Songwriter · Producer)
• Kassa Overall: What If… Jazz Meets Rap Meets Hip Hop
• Evgeny Novikov: The Russian drummer of Slaughter to Prevail
• Industry Happenings: The Chad Smith Foundation, DW & Guitar Center Factory Day
• Transcription: “The Inchworm” by John Coltrane (Elvin Jones)

Lessons & more 🥁

👉 Read it now — https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/october-2025-volume-49-number-10/

29/09/2025

The fairgrounds will be going old school on Friday with a classic rock group that has been around since 1972.

29/09/2025

Collective Soul live review on MisplacedStraws.com!

https://misplacedstraws.com/2025/09/collective-soul-toads-place-new-haven-ct-9-26-27.html

Exclusive photos and review of Collective Soul returning to Toad's Place, in New Haven, CT only on MisplacedStraws.com!

29/09/2025

Collective Soul
RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST EDWIN MCCAIN
FEBRUARY 4, 6 & 7, 2026

Tickets on Sale Starting Friday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. PT

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 29, 2025) – Multi-Platinum Atlanta rock band Collective Soul is set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a three-night run in 2026 over Big Game Weekend with special guest Edwin McCain. They’ll be performing their classic hits, including “December,” “The World I Know,” and their #1 smash “Shine,” which stayed at the top of the Billboard “Album Rock Tracks” chart for eight weeks in 1994. The shows will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4, Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Additional pre-sales run will throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets starting at $45, plus applicable fees, will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.

About Collective Soul
For multi-Platinum Atlanta rockers COLLECTIVE SOUL--Ed Roland (vocals/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar/background vocals), Will Turpin (bass/background vocals), Johnny Rabb (drums/background vocals)—seeing eye to eye, and ear to ear, is part of the secret sauce of why the band continues to both record and play together after 30-plus years. They’ve sold over 15 million albums worldwide--six of which have gone Gold or Platinum—and boast seven #1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.” They’re now giving fans an insight into that musical world with the release of their first-ever documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, which was released July 8 via Trinity Content Partners. The trailer can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page. Directed by Joseph Rubinstein and produced by Greg Richling and Jonathan Sheldon of Pfonetic, the film is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray on the band’s official website, and fans can watch on demand (VOD) via Amazon (North America), among others. It will be available for streaming later this year.

Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story tells the band’s untold history: the family component to the band, the creativity, and the wisdom that has been hard won over their illustrious career. It was filmed at Elvis' Palm Springs, CA estate in early 2023 during the recording of the band’s latest album, HERE TO ETERNITY (COLLECTIVE SOUL is the only other music artist besides Elvis to ever record at the historical landmark). Not only does the film contain footage of the recording process, it also features archival footage throughout the band’s career dating back to the band's early days. Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story is the definitive feature-length documentary about COLLECTIVE SOUL.

About Edwin McCain
Veteran singer/songwriter Edwin McCain is known for smash hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.” A major label breakout in the mid-‘90s, McCain became a Top 40 “Radio Star” with chart-topping singles and soundtrack success. He recently wrapped up his 2025 Summer Tour with Train. McCain has been dubbed a “Great American Romantic” by The New York Times, he continues to connect with fans through his music as well as viral TikTok videos where his witty, self-deprecating humor has won over a new generation of fans. This year he released his 11th full-length studio album, LUCKY.

About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from The B-52s, FOREIGNER, Styx, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Blake Shelton, Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Lopez, Alanis Morissette, Kelly Clarkson and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; ZAYN, Mariah Carey, Sammy Hagar, Mötley Crüe, New Kids On The Block and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; John Fogerty at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; and Santana at House of Blues. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook and Instagram.

About The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas features all-suite accommodations across The Venetian and The Palazzo. The iconic resort’s experience is marked by a commitment to sophisticated play and light-hearted luxury, with world-class restaurants from celebrated chefs including Cote by Simon Kim, Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, and Southern California favorite Gjelina; the rejuvenating Canyon Ranch spa + fitness; a five-acre pool and garden deck inspired by the Italian Riviera including TAO Beach Dayclub, a Balinese-inspired tropical oasis; two landmark casinos and a poker room; Voltaire, a destination nightlife venue that blurs the lines between and intimate club and is home to the Queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese; concert and non-stop entertainment including master illusionist Shin Lim; and TAO Nightclub.

A premier events and conference center, the resort is home to more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting, exposition, and convention space. The Venetian Resort's brand-new loyalty program, Venetian Rewards, offers resort-wide earning and redemption for gaming play, including slots and tables, as well as experiential spend, such as dining, entertainment, hotel reservations, and more.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is the only place fans can get the full experience of Sphere at The Venetian with concert and hotel packages including preferred seating. Sphere is a next-generation venue that will redefine the future of live entertainment.

The Venetian® and other trademarks are used under license. The names and brands mentioned above are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

26/09/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, check out this news about The Rasmus and their new documentary about their recent appearance in Ukraine at the Atlas Festival and the resulting donations raised.

#1 FINNISH ROCKERS THE RASMUS
RAISE OVER $84,000 IN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR
OKHMATDIT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
AT ATLAS FESTIVAL IN UKRAINE

DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE BAND’S TIME IN UKRAINE AND PERFORMING AT THE FESTIVAL OUT NOW

WATCH “THE RASMUS IN UKRAINE” DOCUMENTARY

Earlier this summer (on July 19), Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking rockers THE RASMUS performed as the headliner—and only foreign artist—of the Atlas Festival in war-torn Ukraine. They became an ambassador for the Good Donations charity fund, and along with the Atlas Festival and Blockbuster Mall (where the festival was held), they ultimately raised over 3.5 million hryvnias ($84,000) which was turned into a donation of special surgical instruments for the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital.

THE RASMUS today (September 26) released a short documentary film, “The Rasmus in Ukraine,” about their time in the country. Watch it HERE. The income generated from YouTube will be donated to The Good Donations Foundation.

The funds were used to order and purchase modern, high-quality surgical kits from Germany. This equipment has already been delivered to Ukraine and handed over to doctors at the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital. For medical professionals who save children's lives every day, the quality and reliability of instruments is crucial. The official handover of the instruments took place yesterday (September 25). Despite being on tour promoting their new album WEIRDO (Better Noise Music), THE RASMUS joined the event online and spoke personally with the team of doctors at the hospital.

As headliners of the festival, THE RASMUS—Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Emppu Suhonen (guitars), Eero Heinonen (bass), and Aki Hakala (drums)—not only performed on stage but also took part in charity activities such as autograph sessions, raffles of unique merchandise bundles, and a personal visit to the hospital. During the meeting with the doctors, the musicians emphasized that “The doctors who work here are real heroes. They provide assistance even during air raid sirens and rocket attacks. We were impressed by their professionalism. It is very important that they have equipment that matches their level. Because these doctors can do even more if they have everything they need.”

The Good Donations Foundation expresses its sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the collection: “Together, we were able to give doctors instruments that give children a chance at life and hope to their families.”

Over 110,000 people attended the festival. It had a comprehensive security system and it was prepared to evacuate the audience and performers in just a few minutes if necessary. Before the event, frontman Lauri Ylönen had said, “It's scary to play in the middle of war, but we want to show our support for the Ukrainian people. We have a massive fan base in Ukraine and we've also previously done a joint song with the Ukrainian Eurovision winner Kalush Orchestra.”

The band recently released their highly anticipated 11th studio album, WEIRDO, on September 12 via Better Noise Music (the band’s first for the label) and Playground Music. The album, as well as limited-edition merchandise bundles, are available HERE. Later this year, THE RASMUS will bring their unforgettable stage show to audiences worldwide throughout 2025 on the “Weirdo Tour” and shows for 2026 are starting to be confirmed. The band recently concluded a month-long U.S. trek with The Funeral Portrait and their own North American headlining tour. Tickets are on sale now for the band’s European leg (9/12 – 12/6), as well as their 2026 shows.

ABOUT THE RASMUS
Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking rockers THE RASMUS ()—Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Emppu Suhonen (guitars), Eero Heinonen (bass), and Aki Hakala (drums)—released their 11th studio album, WEIRDO, September 12 via Better Noise Music (the band’s first for the label) and Playground Music. The album, as well as limited-edition merchandise bundles, are available now HERE. With WEIRDO, THE RASMUS once again proves why they remain a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. In their native Finland, where they are the reigning #1 rock band, THE RASMUS stands at #1 on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Deezer as far as followers, views, likes and streams. It is often said that the best bands are the ones which keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something that the 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified band have been doing since their major label debut and a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you’ve listened to any of their albums, you’ll be able to hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of any kind of music fan. As a direct result, they’ve become one of Finland’s greatest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award.

ABOUT ATLAS FESTIVAL
The first edition of Atlas festival dates back to 2015 and ran successfully until 2019. In 2024 the organizers bravely brought it back, creating the biggest music event to take place in Ukraine since the invasion started, with 63,000 people in 3 days. The festival had a robust safety framework to ensure the artists' and audience's safety. The new venue - Blockbuster Mall - has the biggest underground parking in all of Ukraine (50000 m2), which can quickly become a shelter. In fact, in case of alarm, the entire festival can be evacuated to the shelter in a matter of minutes. The organizers worked and continue to work with the State Emergency Services, regional military administration and city administration to ensure the mitigation of all risks and the preparation for any threats without any danger to the people.

The festival entirely revolves around a big charity goal - to raise 100mln UAH (2.3 M EUR) to help the country. In 2024 Atlas Festival reached the goal with the help of its audience, artists, influencers and everyone who was involved. The whole festival was built around raising these funds with the help of our artist, sponsors, audience and all the country's volunteers, influencers and opinion leaders. In 2025, it managed to surpass the previous year’s result and raised over 125mln UAH (2.5m EUR).

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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Photo credit: Venla Shalin

25/09/2025

New Our Lady Peace interview!

New Episode! "E289 Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace on Marriage, Mental Health, and Using Technology to Build True Connection"

This week, we're scratching The Itch to get Canadian! Raine Maida of Canada's rock royalty Our Lady Peace joins us as the band continues its 30-year celebration. We discuss the fan-inspired push that led them to reclaim the song "Whatever" as a mental health anthem, the tricky task of using technology to connect with your audience, and the decision Raine and his wife Chantal Kreviazuk made to be so open about the ups and downs of marriage as public figures. Plus, we debut a brand new Burning Question, and Raine has a fittingly entertaining answer. It's always a pleasure to speak with someone who we've listened to since before The Itch existed. Episode link in the comments. Enjoy.

24/09/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, check out this new interview for Black Satellite with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz!

NYC-based industrial/metal duo Black Satellite are back with a vengeance, and their latest album Aftermath proves it. Frontwoman Larissa Vale recently joined Darren Paltrowitz via Zoom for a September 2025 interview, whi...

23/09/2025

Helloween chats with Goldmine!