Hamilton roots rock band Junkhouse has released “Hot Hot Sun,” the first new single from the group since reconvening in 2026. The track is out on High Or Hurtin and was co-written by frontman Tom Wilson with Gary Furniss, an early champion of Wilson’s songwriting who also produced, recorded and mixed the song at his Stonehouse studio. Furniss played multiple instruments on the track, with additional guitar from James Robertson and background vocals from Wilson’s son Thompson, who also plays bass in the current lineup.

Junkhouse formed in Hamilton in 1989 and broke through with its 1993 album ‘Strays,’ which went Gold in Canada and produced the singles “Out of My Head,” “Praying for the Rain” and “Big Brown Turtle.” The band followed with ‘Birthday Boy’ in 1995 and ‘Fuzz’ in 1997 before building a reputation as a touring act across North America, Europe and Australia. The current lineup pairs Wilson and original drummer Ray Farrugia with Thompson Wilson on bass, guitarist Aaron Goldstein, keyboardist Jesse O’Brien and Robertson on guitar.

Junkhouse is set to headline the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario on November 21.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.

UK rapper Tkandz has released his new track “UP RIGHT NOW” exclusively on BandLab, the platform the artist has said he first used to teach himself music production at age 15. The song follows a YouTube Short teaser that gave fans an early preview ahead of release.

The release builds on the momentum of Tkandz’s breakout single “NOW OR NEVER,” which according to the artist’s camp has surpassed 272 million Spotify streams and 3.3 billion TikTok views, reached the UK Top 30, and drew a co-sign from Drake. BandLab says Tkandz now has more than 2.5 million monthly Spotify listeners. Earlier this year he released his Prodigy EP, which included a remix featuring Lil Baby.

BandLab frames the exclusive release as a sign that platforms where artists got their start can continue to play a role once they reach a wider audience, even after achieving major streaming success elsewhere.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Timothy Kang, bandlab.com.

Queens of the Stone Age have announced a 2027 North American tour in support of their upcoming album “Perfecth,” due Oct. 30 on Matador Records. The run kicks off May 1 at San Diego’s Viejas Arena and includes stops at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, TD Garden in Boston, Red Rocks and the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee. Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp will support on the newly announced dates, which follow previously booked shows in Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as the band’s Lollapalooza appearances in Latin America.

Tickets go on sale to the public Oct. 29, with an artist presale beginning Oct. 28 for fans who register by Oct. 25. The band performed new track “Where the Goth Girls At?” on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” ahead of the album’s release, following earlier singles “Insignificant Other” and “Easy Street,” the latter featuring Nikki Lane.

“Perfecth” was produced by Josh Homme and bandmate Michael Shuman, with sessions recorded in locations including New Orleans and Los Angeles. To mark the release, Matador and the band are staging “HalloQueen” events at record stores worldwide on Oct. 31, including a limited-edition picture disc pressing of the album.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

Mexican Summer has released a new digital compilation, Everybody’s Got a Song to Sing, bringing together new tracks from artists across the Brooklyn label’s roster, including Cate Le Bon, L’Rain, Sessa, Alex Izenberg and No Joy. The 12-track collection opens with L’Rain’s “Muney” and follows recent album cycles from several contributors, including Le Bon’s Michelangelo Dying, Sessa’s Pequena Vertigem de Amor, and L’Rain’s fata morgana.

The compilation also includes a track from Colin Broster’s 1985 album The Compromise, newly reissued by the label’s archival imprint Anthology Recordings, along with contributions from Starcleaner Reunion, Dan English, Corridos Ketamina, Tonstartssbandht’s Andy Boay, Orchid Salon and Minsk-based act SOYUZ. According to the label, the project follows its 2025 compilation Sitting on the Moon and spans genres including Brazilian popular music, underground Mexican rap, jangle-pop and experimental rock.

The label describes the collection as centered on vocal performance and lyrical songwriting, with a tone that moves between vulnerability and warmth across its wide geographic and stylistic range.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Nick Passarelli // Mexican Summer, mexicansummer.com.

Octave Records has released “Goodnight Moon,” a new album from husband-and-wife acoustic duo Acoustic Eidolon. The 11-track collection features eight original compositions alongside covers of Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” Don McLean’s “Vincent” and Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell.”

The duo, Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire, have performed together for 28 years. Scott plays acoustic guitar, synth guitar and the guitjo, a dual-neck instrument combining guitar and banjo elements, while Alkire plays cello. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Callum Bair at Octave Studios in Boulder, Colorado, using the label’s Pyramix Pure DSD system, with Paul McGowan serving as executive producer and Gus Skinas handling mastering.

“Goodnight Moon” is being released as a hybrid SACD with a gold disc formulation playable on standard CD, DVD, Blu-ray and SACD players, and includes a high-resolution DSD layer. Master DSD and PCM files are also available for purchase in multiple formats, with a suggested retail price of $29.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Frank Doris, psaudio.com.

Backstage Access Presents has announced seven additional artists for its Nashville event, Music City, scheduled for Nov. 15-18 during CMA Awards week. New additions include Lauren Alaina, Rhett Akins, Clayton Bellamy, Ana Cristina Cash, Mae Estes, Ian Flanigan, Cody Lohden, The Ransom Brothers, Cooper Riley, Christopher Shayne and Amy Stroup, joining a previously announced roster featuring Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Chase Rice, Flatland Cavalry and others.

The multi-day gathering pairs intimate performances and songwriter rounds with wine-country-themed hospitality, featuring participating wineries including Orin Swift Cellars, Rombauer Vineyards and Round Pond Estate Winery, along with partners such as Guitar Center and Lucchese. The event will culminate in a private CMA Awards watch party, organizers said.

The Opry Trust Fund, which provides financial assistance to country music community members in need, has been named the event’s charitable partner. The Nashville event follows the inaugural Backstage Access Presents: Napa Valley gathering held in April, which according to the organizers featured artists including Parker McCollum, Shinedown and Grace Potter. The series was founded by music industry executive Bobbii Jacobs.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Christy Walker-Watkins, 3on.e2ma.net.