German dance artist BUNT. has released “Nothing Lasts Forever” via Arista Records, the second single from his upcoming debut album, Levi Did It, due October 23. The album follows his 2024 EP Levi Don’t Do It.

The single arrives after what the artist’s camp describes as the biggest show of his career, a performance in Germany that drew more than 100,000 fans. BUNT. has also played Coachella, EDC Vegas, Ultra Croatia, Electric Love, and Lollapalooza dates in South America and India this year, alongside sold-out headline shows in New York at Under the K and Pacha, according to the announcement.

The 15-track album will include “TRIPPIN,” which the label says has topped 115 million streams, along with the artist’s first US Dance Radio No. 1, “i need u,” following prior top 10 hits “Spaces” and “Clouds.” BUNT. was named to Rolling Stone’s Future 25 artists of 2026 and says he has sold more than 400,000 tickets over the past year through his IN THE ROUND live show.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kelsey Hession, aristarecordings.com.

Chicago rock band Ax and the Hatchetmen have released a new five-track EP, “Stick & Poke,” produced by Jake Sinclair. The project includes previously released singles “Loser,” “Stick & Poke” and “Funny Valentine,” alongside two additional tracks, “Prius” and “Dance to Different Songs.”

The EP follows the band’s 2025 debut album “So Much to Tell You,” whose track “Hotel Room” has drawn more than 56 million streams globally, according to the band’s label. The group also completed a summer run of headline U.S. dates that included sold-out shows, according to the announcement, along with a supporting stint for Australian act Royel Otis.

Ax and the Hatchetmen will open for The Revivalists at Red Rocks Amphitheatre before launching their own headline trek, “The Late Check Out Tour,” on Oct. 14 in Indianapolis. The tour runs through Dec. 13 in Miami, with stops including New York’s Irving Plaza and Chicago’s Riviera Theatre; several dates, including Phoenix, San Diego and Lakewood, Ohio, are already sold out according to the band.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kelsey Hession, aristarecordings.com.

Nashville blues-rock band Tobacco Road has released “Everything,” the fourth single from a forthcoming project due later this year. It follows previous singles “Back In My Groove,” “Baby Goodbye,” and “Let Me Down Easy.”

The song was written by band members Annabel Dwyer and Briggs McElwee with Nashville songwriters Ben Chapman and Meg McRee, and centers on the challenges and connection of building a life together in a band, according to the announcement. The band cites Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mt. Joy, John Mayer, and The Revivalists as musical touchpoints for the track.

Tobacco Road released its six-song debut EP, All In Time, within its first year together and has shared stages with acts including Flatland Cavalry, Houndmouth, and Winyah. The band will continue touring through the rest of 2026 and into early 2027, with dates scheduled across the South and a stop on the Rock The Rock Boat cruise in February.

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

Country artist Jet Jurgensmeyer has released a new single, “Sane To My Crazy,” written with David Seger and Ericca Latza. The song was inspired by a story Seger shared about his wife, Kathi, whom he described as the grounding presence to his more free-spirited nature, according to the announcement. It was recorded at Farmland Studio and produced by Jurgensmeyer and Dan Frizsell.

The release follows Jurgensmeyer’s summer duet “Drink Alone,” featuring The Voice alum Kayleigh Clark, which the announcement says is nearing 700,000 streams. It also follows his single “Nothing On You,” which is currently at radio. Earlier this year, his track “RED” surpassed one million streams worldwide, according to the label.

Jurgensmeyer released his sophomore album, THE RIDE: phase 2, in 2024. Beyond music, he has acting credits including a series regular role on Fox’s Last Man Standing and voice work on Disney’s TOTS, along with film and television appearances in projects such as Ferdinand, American Sniper and Ozark.

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

Alternative rock band Surfing for Daisy has released its new album, Echo The Madness, now available on streaming platforms. The band described the record as an exploration of a world containing both beauty and tragedy, according to the announcement.

The New Jersey-formed group, which blends alternative folk rock with psychedelic elements, will support the album with a run of tour dates in November, including stops in Detroit, Chicago, Columbus, Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The band previously performed at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in September 2025 and played what the group’s representatives describe as a sold-out show at The Stone Pony.

Echo The Madness follows the band’s debut album as it continues building momentum on the club and theater circuit.

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

Weston Estate has released its debut album, Open Season, via Arista Records. The North Carolina-bred, New York-based band supported the release with a music video for the focus track “Cabin in the Woods,” which the band describes as a darker, more rock-oriented departure from its earlier work. The album also includes previously released singles “Stain,” “Is This the End?” and “Moth to a Flame.”

According to the band, the album grew out of sessions recorded over several months in locations including Asheville, Shenandoah and Blakeslee, with the goal of capturing a live rock sound while retaining the group’s established style. Open Season follows the band’s 2025 EP SUPERBLOOM, which the band supported with a self-curated festival in Brooklyn that it says sold out.

Formed in 2017, Weston Estate says its catalog has surpassed 270 million streams worldwide. The band’s earlier track “Pears,” from the Maggie Valley EP, appeared on Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” and reportedly reached the top 15 on Spotify’s US Viral Chart. The group has toured with Keshi and played festivals including Summerfest, Something in the Water, Wonderfront and Firefly, and says its 2023 and 2024 headline tours moved 20,000 and 25,000 tickets respectively.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kelsey Hession, aristarecordings.com.

Capitol Christian Music Group and 5&2 Studios have released “I Love The One,” a collaboration between country trio Lady A and R&B group Boyz II Men, as the third single from “Songs Inspired by The Chosen: Seasons 1-5.” The album, featuring original music from artists who connected personally with the TV series, is set for release October 30.

The collection previously yielded singles from Tyler Hubbard and breakout Christian artist Jamie MacDonald, whose songs have combined for roughly 5 million streams and 700,000 lyric-video and interview views, according to the announcement. The label also says the tracks have generated more than 1 million short-form video creations and 2 million views on social platforms.

The album arrives ahead of the two-part debut of “The Chosen” Season 6, which begins streaming on Prime Video November 15, with an accompanying feature film scheduled for theatrical release March 12. Capitol Christian Music Group president Brad O’Donnell said the project reflects artists responding musically to moments in the series that moved them personally.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by 130 Agency, 130a.com.

Minneola, a Nashville and Austin-based trio, has released its debut album, American Rapture, across streaming platforms. The band, consisting of vocalist Chelsea Blankinship, guitarist and vocalist Ryan West, and drummer Tom Coleman, blends cinematic folk, vintage country and psychedelic rock across the 12-track project.

According to the band, the album explores themes of adulthood, faith, loneliness and womanhood, with the title track using imagery of judgment to examine expectations placed on women. Tracks include “Give It Time,” “Baker Field,” “Day After Day,” “Sideways,” “Echo in the Heavens,” “Pontiac Promises” and “Roll the Dice.”

The album was recorded at Polychrome Ranch, with additional vocal production by Karl Lungmus, mixing by Andy Shoemaker and Jared Corder, and mastering by Nate Miles.

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

Marco Luka has released the single “Gotta Let You Go” along with a music video, the latest preview of his debut solo album “f_unk,” due October 23 on Arista Records. The song follows previous single “Don’t Cry” and continues what the announcement describes as a blend of New Wave and dark synth-pop influences across the eight-track album.

Luka, a Durham native based in Los Angeles, co-produced the record with Nicci Gomez, known for work with siiickbrain and Noah Guy, and plays all instruments on the album. He describes “f_unk” as drawing on the spirit of funk and psychedelic music rather than their conventional forms, aiming for an immersive listening experience.

The album marks a new chapter for Luka following his 2025 EP “Insomnia” and a run of standalone singles including “Say My Name,” “The Party” and “Talk to Me.” He previously served as lead vocalist of alt-pop band Weston Estate for eight years before departing to pursue a solo career; according to the announcement, his solo catalog has accumulated more than 100 million streams.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kelsey Hession, aristarecordings.com.

Los Angeles-based indie-rock band Where’s West? has released its debut EP “Wave to Come” via East Iris Records. The four-piece describes its sound as blending 1970s-influenced energy with modern grooves and a California feel.

The band, formed in a college house and built around early backyard gatherings and school shows, says it has since played larger venues including The Troubadour and Wonderfront Festival. The lineup includes Zan Curleigh on vocals and guitar, Aidan Babuka Black on keys and vocals, Robbie Cullerton on bass, and West Hauser on drums.

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