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Steven Page Releases Holiday Album ‘Steven’s Greetings’

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Steven Page, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and former Barenaked Ladies co-founder, has released a holiday album titled “Steven’s Greetings” via Fresh Baked Goods. The ten-track collection features all-new recordings, including original songs, traditional holiday material and reworked versions of Page catalog tracks such as “Hanukkah Blessings” and “Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind,” both of which date back to his Barenaked Ladies years.

The album centers on the Steven Page Trio, with longtime collaborators Craig Northey on guitar and vocals and Kevin Fox on cello and vocals, and includes contributions from Page’s three sons and flutist Geoffrey Kelly of Spirit of the West. It was produced by Page and recorded at National Music Centre Studios in Calgary and at his home studio in Syracuse, New York, with mastering by João Carvalho.

The release follows advance singles “Cheese Log” and “Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind.” Page is touring North America through November and December in support of the album, with stops in the U.S. and Canada including dates the announcement describes as sold out in Ann Arbor, London (Ontario) and Natick, Massachusetts.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by The Press House.

Def Leppard Release Volume 4 Box Set Covering 2015-2023 Albums

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Def Leppard have released Volume 4 of a planned six-volume series collecting the band’s complete recorded output, available via UMR on 180g vinyl and limited-edition CD box sets. This installment covers studio albums from 2015 to 2023, including Def Leppard, Diamond Star Halos and Drastic Symphonies, alongside a selection of rare and previously unreleased tracks curated by Joe Elliott.

The set includes a cover of the Beatles’ “Revolution,” originally recorded for a TV advert but never used, according to the announcement. All albums were mastered by Ronan McHugh at Ro’s Garage, and each box includes a hardback book with photography by Ross Halfin, liner notes from Classic Rock’s Paul Elliott, and exclusive interviews with band members Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen.

The release follows a year in which the band says it completed a sold-out Las Vegas residency and toured India, the UK and Europe, including a headline date at London’s O2 Arena.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Sujata Murthy.

Mandy Lee of MisterWives Debuts Solo Project Cherry Bomb with Album ‘The Pursuit of Pleasure’

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Cherry Bomb, the solo project of MisterWives frontwoman Mandy Lee, has released her debut album, “The Pursuit of Pleasure,” according to the announcement from Big Hassle Media. The 11-track record was written during a period of personal upheaval and grief, with Lee describing the project as an intentional exercise in writing only uptempo songs, foregoing ballads, to explore how joy and pain can coexist.

The album includes previously released singles “Never Be Me (M★ther★cker),” “Digital Girl,” “Sorry You’re Not Sorry” and “Myriad Reflector,” each accompanied by music videos. The centerpiece track, “Oxymoronic,” addresses what Lee calls the contradictory emotions of grief and healing.

Cherry Bomb is set to play an album release show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles on November 18, followed by a homecoming performance at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn on December 7. Both shows are sold out, according to the announcement.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Leigh Greaney Bush.

Def Leppard Release Fourth Box Set in Career-Spanning Reissue Series

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Def Leppard has released Volume 4, the fourth installment in a six-part series collecting the band’s complete recorded output, via UMR. The set covers studio albums from 2015 to 2023, including Def Leppard, Diamond Star Halos and Drastic Symphonies, and is available as a 180g vinyl box and a limited-edition CD box, both in their original packaging.

The collection also includes a disc of rarities curated by frontman Joe Elliott, featuring previously unreleased material, among them a cover of the Beatles’ “Revolution” originally recorded for a television advert and shelved for decades. Albums were mastered by Ronan McHugh, and each box includes a hardback book with photography by Ross Halfin, liner notes by Classic Rock’s Paul Elliott, and new interviews with band members Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen.

The release follows a year of touring for the band, which according to the announcement included a sold-out Las Vegas residency and sold-out dates across the UK and Europe, including London’s O2 Arena.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by FunHouse Entertainment.

Sublime Adds Third Red Rocks Date After Two Shows Sell Out

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Sublime has added a third show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 20, with DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill opening, after the band’s previously announced April 17 and 18 dates sold out, according to the announcement. The three-night run marks the 35th anniversary of debut album “40 Oz. to Freedom” and the self-titled 1996 album, both of which will be performed in full on the first two nights.

The shows follow what the band describes as one of its biggest years, including two chart-topping singles from “Until the Sun Explodes,” Sublime’s first album of new material in three decades. The title track reached No. 1 on the Mediabase Alternative radio chart and Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart for three consecutive weeks, while 2025 single “Ensenada” spent eight weeks atop the Alternative Airplay chart, according to the announcement.

The band also recently marked the RIAA’s Diamond certification of its self-titled album, recognizing more than 10 million units sold, with a ceremony at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The current Sublime lineup features original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh alongside Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell. Tickets for the April 20 date are on sale now.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Beachwood Entertainment Collective.

LANDR Integrates beatBread to Offer Royalty Advances to Indie Artists

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LANDR has launched an embedded integration with beatBread that lets independent artists distributed through LANDR access cash advances against future streaming royalties, according to the companies. The feature functions similarly to a traditional record-label advance, with royalties from an artist’s catalog used to pay back the funds over time.

Eligible LANDR Distribution artists will see an indicative advance range within their LANDR account, based on their music’s historical performance and projected streaming revenue, the companies say. Artists who choose to proceed move through an application process handled by beatBread, which evaluates applications, confirms funding terms and contracts directly with the artist.

LANDR says the move gives its roster of independent artists, which it puts at 8 million, a new option for monetizing their catalogs without going through a traditional label deal.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Nick Vivion, ghost.works.

Ice Nine Kills’ Holiday Horror EP Tops iTunes Holiday Chart

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Ice Nine Kills has released “A Very Vicious Christmas,” an eight-track EP reimagining Christmas classics with the band’s signature horror-metal twist. The project was created in connection with the band’s partnership with Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, where the songs soundtracked the “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” attraction in Hollywood and the clown zone at the Orlando park.

According to the band, focus track “Joy To The World” debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Metal Christmas playlist, while the EP reached No. 1 on iTunes’ Holiday Top Albums chart and No. 2 overall. The release is accompanied by a lyric video for each track, vinyl pre-orders and a limited “Nightmare On The Ninth” merchandise drop.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Black Box | Alex Nesi, blackbox.la.

Diana Silvers Releases Sophomore Album “Daughter of Sorts” on Capitol Records

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Diana Silvers has released her second album, “Daughter of Sorts,” via Capitol Records. The singer-songwriter, also known for her acting and modeling work, wrote the record and co-produced it with Jason Lader, recording at the Houdini mansion in Laurel Canyon. The album features contributions from Fabrizio Moretti and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes, along with Cole Preston and Dylan Minnette of Wallows.

The release follows Silvers’ 2025 debut album “From Another Room,” which included the singles “June” and “Airplane.” She made her live debut at Newport Folk Festival and has since toured supporting Jon Batiste and performed alongside Fletcher in Los Angeles.

Silvers will play two shows in support of the new album: November 17 at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles and December 1 at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Michele Hug, nastylittleman.com.

Nashville’s Sidecar Releases New Single “Thought You Were Mine”

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Nashville-based Americana/indie-rock band Sidecar has released its new single “Thought You Were Mine,” now available on major streaming platforms.

Formed in 2025, Sidecar comprises Gabe Gowen on lead vocals, Anders Hansson on lead guitar, Ben Jones on bass, Jeff Ward on keys and Dylan Duffy on drums, all veterans of the Nashville music scene. The band says the new track reflects its blend of Americana, classic rock and indie roots influences.

According to the band’s representatives, Sidecar has been building momentum following a debut television appearance and a growing local following in Nashville.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Sarah (faccipr.com).

Kishi Bashi to Play Intimate Pizza Party Show in Los Angeles

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Kishi Bashi will perform a solo set December 14 at Pizzeria Bianco in Los Angeles as part of The Wild Honey Pie’s Pizza Party series, pairing live music with food from chef Chris Bianco. The event, presented by Verizon, begins at 7 p.m. and is part of a recurring concept that has previously featured artists including Lucius, Passion Pit, Madi Diaz and STRFKR.

The show will also include an emerging-artist showcase organized with TIDAL, which invited musicians to submit music through TIDAL Upload for a chance to perform a short set and a surprise pre-show performance. The selected artist is expected to be announced the following week, according to the announcement.

SPIN is the event’s exclusive media partner, with additional support from TIDAL, Shure, Open Water, Partiful and Oar Health. The Wild Honey Pie, founded in 2009 as an independent music blog, now operates as a creative studio producing live music experiences, videos and brand collaborations.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by The Press House.