Los Angeles electro-pop artist Eva Pagán has announced her sophomore EP, “EP2,” due November 20 via Too Lost, and released the new single “I Love It, It’s So Scary.” The project is pre-save eligible now.

The EP was written, produced, mixed and mastered entirely by women, with Pagán co-writing or writing all songs and producing one track, “Gold.” Collaborators include producers Sabrina Song and Amanda Joy, writer Emma Botti, engineer Samantha Henry and mastering engineer Gabi Grella. Pagán says the six-track collection, which includes songs such as “24/7,” “Dreams” and “Que Suerte,” draws on her experience as a queer woman in her mid-20s navigating independence, with lyrics that blend English and Spanish in a nod to her Puerto Rican-German heritage.

Pagán, who performs under her mother’s maiden name after previously recording as Eva Westphal, released her debut EP under the new name, “EP1,” in November 2025. According to the announcement, she has sold out Baby’s All Right, performed at SXSW and received the BMI John Lennon Award.

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

Caleb Lee Hutchinson has released “Thumbs Up,” the latest single from his upcoming album Long Line of Losers, due October 30 via Broke Records. The song follows previous singles “Sadder Days,” “Famous” and “Fast One” from the 12-track project, which was produced by Titanic Sinclair, who also worked on Hutchinson’s 2023 debut Southern Galactic.

“Thumbs Up” depicts a trip west in search of success that ends with the narrator stranded in Las Vegas. Hutchinson, 27, says the album reflects on mistakes and setbacks while drawing on experience gained since he first entered the public eye at 18. He cites Sturgill Simpson, Jamey Johnson and Tyler Childers as artists who have influenced his approach to making music on his own terms.

Hutchinson will support the album with a string of tour dates running from mid-October through December, including a stop opening for Craig Morgan in Gainesville, Georgia, and shows across the Southeast, Texas and Oklahoma.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Emily Ginsberg.

Melodic punk artist Caitlin Starr has released her sophomore EP, “Speed Saves,” via G-Foil Records. The New York City singer-songwriter, a classically trained jazz pianist, wrote the project around themes of exhaustion and the pressure to keep pace with modern life, blending piano-based songwriting with punk instrumentation.

The EP’s centerpiece, “Piece of Clay,” is accompanied by a music video that casts Starr as a character controlled by an outside force in a survival-horror setting. The clip, directed by Villacortabuer, was filmed at the former Letchworth Village children’s asylum in upstate New York; Starr says the production addresses her experiences with eating disorders and bipolar disorder. Chris Cubeta produced the EP, with Carmen Castillo on bass and Zach Jones on drums, and Lucy Coykendall drumming on the track “Will u b My Girlfriend.”

Starr will celebrate the release with a show on October 16 at Substance Skatepark in Brooklyn, performing material from “Speed Saves” alongside songs from her 2025 release “Hold On Tight.” She will be joined by BOYSCOUTMARIE, Adult Human Females and an unannounced third act.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Vic Borlando.

Nickelback have announced the Everything Under The Sun Tour, a 2027 arena run across North America, the UK, Europe and Australia in support of their eleventh studio album, Everything Under The Sun, due October 30 via Virgin Music Group. Don Broco will join as direct support throughout.

The North American leg kicks off February 6 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and includes stops in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Las Vegas and Houston before wrapping May 1 in San Antonio. The tour then moves to the UK and Europe from May through July, opening in Leeds and closing in Copenhagen, with dates in London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Munich. An Australian leg runs October 2 through October 16, including shows in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

According to the announcement, the tour follows the band’s 2022 Get Rollin’ album and tour, and comes as the single “Rattle The Cage,” featuring John 5, sits at No. 1 at Active Rock radio in the U.S. Tickets go on presale starting October 13 through artist, Amex, Verizon and Spotify Reserved offers, with general onsale beginning October 16 via LiveNation.com.

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

Godsmack is campaigning for Grammy consideration for its concert film “Live at Mohegan Sun,” submitting the project for Best Music Film and putting forward its percussion showcase “Battle of the Drums” for Best Rock Performance and Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, according to the band’s publicist. The arrangement credit goes to frontman Sully Erna.

The film captures the band, which includes Erna, Shannon Larkin, Tony Rombola and Robbie Merrill, performing the drum duet between Erna and Larkin that has become a recurring centerpiece of Godsmack’s live shows since the mid-1990s. A promotional campaign video pairs footage of the piece with archival commentary from the late Rush drummer Neil Peart, along with remarks from Modern Drummer. Godsmack says the band has sold more than 20 million records worldwide and has received four prior Grammy nominations.

A limited-edition 12-inch picture disc featuring “Battle of the Drums” and “I Stand Alone” from the concert film is set for release via Record Store Day’s Black Friday event on November 27, at participating independent stores. The full “Live at Mohegan Sun” project is out now via Primary Wave in digital, double vinyl, Blu-ray and CD formats. Godsmack continues its Rise of Rock World Tour this fall, including an October 24 date at Mohegan Sun Arena, the venue where the film was recorded.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Libby Coffey, primeprgroup.com.

The eight-part documentary series on JAY-Z has concluded its run, with the final two episodes now streaming alongside the rest of the season. The project traces the rapper and executive’s career and business history across its full episode order.

With all installments now available, the series gives viewers a complete look at the arc the filmmakers built around JAY-Z’s output and influence, closing out a release rollout that unfolded episode by episode.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Rising pop artist ADÉLA played her first sold-out headline show at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, a milestone in her push toward mainstream pop stardom.

During the set, the “Ain’t in LA” singer spoke about her own immigrant background, telling the crowd that the city’s identity is inseparable from its immigrant population. The remarks underscored a theme that has run through her music and public persona as she builds a following in the pop market.

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Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Brandon Lake and Tasha Cobbs Leonard were among the top winners at this year’s GMA Dove Awards, held in Nashville. The annual ceremony recognizes achievement in gospel and Christian music across multiple genres and categories.

The show also included a tribute to Dolly Parton, performed by Amy Grant and Natalie Grant.

Read the full story at Billboard.