Singer Wade Cota, an “American Idol” Top 5 finalist, is releasing an original song and accompanying music video titled “Last Alarm,” premiering November 16. The project tells the story of Captain Scott Leatham, a firefighter who died, and was directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Patrick Gramm of Red Volcanic Film Company.

According to the announcement, Gramm filmed Leatham during his final months, including time with his family and fellow firefighters, as part of the documentary-style video. The release notes that Cota wrote the song using Leatham’s own guitar and played that same instrument in the video.

The video is being presented as a cinematic, documentary-driven tribute rather than a standard music video release.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Patrick Gramm, redvolcanic.com.

South African singer-songwriters Jesse Clegg and Msaki will co-headline a 15-date U.S. tour beginning January 19, 2027, in Nashville. The run moves through the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast, including stops in Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston and New York, before wrapping February 7 at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta.

The tour includes dates at City Winery venues in Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston and New York, alongside independent clubs and listening rooms such as Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro and Rumba Cafe in Columbus. Clegg’s work spans rock, pop and acoustic influences, while Msaki is known for a sound that blends folk, soul and contemporary African styles.

Ticket details for the tour have not yet been announced.

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

Rivkah Reyes, known for playing bassist Katie in the 2003 film “School of Rock,” will release her debut EP, “Fan Favorite,” on November 6. The six-track project was produced by Constantine Anastaskis, who records as Blonder and has worked with Anna Shoemaker and Porches.

Reyes will mark the release with shows in New York at Sultan Room on November 6, followed by Los Angeles at Peppermint Club on November 12 and Chicago at Empty Bottle on November 24. The EP’s tracklist includes “Menace,” “Katie,” “Ugly Cry,” “Debt Collector,” “Loopholes” and “Miss Congeniality,” with singles accompanied by music videos shot at locations including a Bushwick boxing gym and Coney Island.

According to the announcement, Reyes draws on influences including Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, Hayley Williams and Joan Jett, and the EP addresses themes of child stardom, addiction, heartbreak and self-love. Beyond music, Reyes has acted in the Netflix film “The Merry Gentleman” and the SZA and Keke Palmer comedy “One of Them Days,” and wrote and starred in the 2023 short film “Gianna,” which premiered at Sundance.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Romy Bayhack.

Ana Cristina Cash will release her new single “The Harpeth River,” featuring Alison Krauss and Marty Stuart, on Nov. 6. The song was co-written by Ana Cristina and her husband John Carter Cash, who also produced the track.

According to the announcement, the song was written as a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, exploring themes of friendship, grief and memory, with the Harpeth River serving as a central image connecting the songwriters to Lynn’s home in Hurricane Mills. Marty Stuart is quoted calling the recording “a beautiful song” and saying it was a privilege to play on it.

The release coincides with a partnership between Ana Cristina Cash and Tennessee Riverkeeper aimed at raising awareness about river conservation. Cash, who signed with Sony Music Latin at 15 and has a global publishing deal with BMG Rights Management, has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and other major venues and has recorded much of her recent music at the Cash Cabin studio in Nashville.

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

Spanish flamenco guitarist Juan Martín and Canadian musician and spoken-word poet Bob Jensen have released a new version of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne,” combining flamenco guitar with Jensen’s vocals. The track was recorded across three countries: Martín’s guitar parts were tracked in Cádiz, Spain, while Jensen recorded vocals in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Maria Dunn contributed backing vocals, and the track was mixed by Bill Garrett and mastered by Don Ross in Nova Scotia. Martín and Jensen produced the recording together.

Jensen said he set out to interpret the Cohen standard differently from other covers he has heard, aiming to honor the song while adding a distinct arrangement. Martín, who studied under Niño Ricardo and Paco de Lucía and has been cited by Guitar Player magazine among the world’s top guitarists, has previously collaborated with artists including Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Jensen, a longtime folk musician and later spoken-word artist, has written lyrics recorded by Claire Lynch and others and hosts a recurring segment on CBC Radio.

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

System of a Down has added a fourth and final concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, scheduling a June 12, 2027 performance after the previously announced June 5, June 6 and June 10 dates sold out, according to the band and promoters Live Nation and 30e. The run marks System of a Down’s only North American headline shows of 2027.

Pierce the Veil is set to open the June 5 and June 6 shows, while Gojira will support on June 10 and the newly added June 12 date. Tickets for the June 12 show go on sale October 27 at noon local time through Ticketmaster.

The Rose Bowl dates follow what the band describes as a sold-out run of stadium shows across Paris, London and Warsaw on its EU/UK summer tour, as well as a Los Angeles exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the band’s album Toxicity. System of a Down’s 2027 schedule also includes stadium dates in Brazil, Australia and New Zealand in January and February.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

Cade Mower, who earned a four-chair turn during blind auditions on “The Voice,” has advanced past the Battle round. Coach Riley Green paired Mower with 19-year-old contestant Howell for the matchup.

Carly Pearce served as a guest adviser for Team Riley during the round. Mower’s win keeps the contestant in contention as the competition moves toward the next phase.

Read the full story at Billboard.