TRIBZ Release New Single “Young Love”

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Canadian blues-rock group TRIBZ has released a new single, “Young Love,” a pop-rock ballad that departs from the band’s typically socially conscious material in favor of a personal reflection on first love. According to the announcement, the song was written by guitarist Earl Johnson and draws directly from his own teenage relationship, tracing back to his years before he left high school at 18 to tour with King Biscuit Boy.

TRIBZ formed during the pandemic, bringing together musicians with lengthy individual histories in Canadian rock. Johnson previously founded Moxy, whose lineup once included guitarist Tommy Bolin, while frontman Errol Starr Francis won a JUNO Award for his 1989 single “Angel” during his tenure at A&M Records. Bassist Donny Hill has performed with JUNO winner Murray Porter and Blue Rodeo, and drummer Dave Davidson has spent decades touring, including a long stint with The American Rogues.

“Young Love” follows the band’s 2024 self-titled album and a string of singles spanning blues, reggae and southern rock styles, including “True Love,” “Memories,” “Save the World” and “Long Black Cadillac.”

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

London Records taps Sophie Lloyd to rework catalogue deep cuts for “London Revisited” EP

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London Records has released “London Revisited,” a four-track EP featuring producer and Glitterbox resident Sophie Lloyd reworking archival tracks from the label’s catalogue. The EP, out now on digital and vinyl, includes reimagined versions of East 17’s “It’s Alright,” Carmel’s “More! More! More!,” Maria Rowe’s “Sexual,” and Carlton’s “Do You Dream.”

According to the label, Lloyd was given full access to London Records’ back catalogue and chose lesser-known tracks rather than the label’s more obvious hits, including cuts from genres like soul that the label was less associated with historically. The East 17 track features a new vocal recorded by Sarah Ikumu, done with approval from original member Tony Mortimer, per the announcement.

Label representative Nick Fagg said the project was intended to highlight the enduring strength of London Records’ catalogue rather than mark any particular anniversary. Lloyd, known for her house and disco output including the track “Calling Out,” said she aimed to balance respect for the original material with production choices suited to contemporary dancefloors.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Simon Tillotson, neighbourhoodpr.com.

Cindy Alter Releases New Single “Would You Believe”

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Cindy Alter has released a new single, “Would You Believe,” produced by Angus Gill and co-written with Nick A. Scognamiglio. The track is described by the announcement as an upbeat, roots-rock song, and is available now on streaming and download platforms.

Alter, originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, was the lead singer of Clout, the group behind the 1978 international hit “Substitute.” According to the announcement, she has been writing and performing professionally since age 15.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Creative and Dreams Music, creativeanddreams.com.

Baby Snakes & The Electric Co. Release New Single Ahead of Debut Album

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Baby Snakes & The Electric Co., the project of Dallas producer and Modern Electric Sound Recorders founder Jeff Saenz, has released a new single, “Diamonds on the Chorus,” along with a music video directed by Max Poscente. The track is the third single from the band’s debut album, Ouroboros, due October 23 via Spaceflight Records.

The video, inspired by the visual style of Miami Vice, follows Saenz driving through downtown Dallas. According to the announcement, the clip intentionally shows Saenz performing everyday tasks such as putting on his boots and driving, referencing his recovery from a 2021 accident that resulted in the amputation of both his hands.

Ouroboros contains 12 tracks, with the album described as one song written per month over the course of a year. The band will host a listening party at shyboy hifi in Dallas on October 22, featuring a DJ set by electrophunck, ahead of the album’s release.

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

The Hails Preview Sophomore Album ‘Duckpond’ With New Single “Pack It Up”

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The Hails have released “Pack It Up,” the latest single from their upcoming sophomore album Duckpond, due October 23 via ONErpm. The song follows previous album tracks “Corruptor,” “Fool” and “Story of You and Me.”

Lead singer Robbie Kingsley said the track’s melodic sensibility recalls Julian Casablancas, joking that he worried the band was ripping off the Strokes frontman’s work, though he noted the song’s outro departs from that influence. Duckpond was produced by Brandon Shoop, who has worked with Role Model, Dijon and Junior Varsity. The band, based across Miami, Washington D.C. and Brooklyn, recorded the album after renting a house together in South Florida to write in person.

The album’s music videos, including the one accompanying “Pack It Up,” depict the band as 1930s bowling-alley pinsetters, a profession eliminated by automation, which the band uses as a metaphor for the precarity of being a working musician in 2026. The Hails will support Ax and the Hatchetmen on select dates before launching a headline tour next month, with stops including Brooklyn’s Elsewhere on Oct. 29, the Echoplex in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, and shows in Miami and Tampa in November.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Madi Florence.

Brett Kissel Signs Worldwide Representation Deal with MPI Talent Agency

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Canadian country star Brett Kissel has signed with MPI Talent Agency for global representation, according to the announcement. Kissel will be represented by Jordan Tubiolo, MPI’s vice president of global touring, and Paul O’Neil, who leads the agency’s newly established Canadian office. The deal also involves Kevin Bushey, president and CEO of Elevation Entertainment Agency, and extends to MPI’s brand partnerships division for opportunities in North America.

Kissel had been represented by Jim Cressman at Invictus Entertainment Group for the past 15 years. Cressman is said to be launching a new venture, with details to be announced later.

The move comes as Kissel plans to expand his “The Side You’ve Never Seen” tour with holiday-season dates and continue touring across Canada in 2027 while building his international audience, particularly in the U.S. Kissel’s catalog includes more than 20 top 10 radio singles and four number ones, according to his bio, along with 23 CCMA Awards and three JUNO Awards.

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

Lunacy Launches NOVA, a Browser-Based Platform for Building and Sharing Audio Plugins

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Lunacy, the company behind the 3D plugins CUBE and BEAM, has launched NOVA, a browser-based platform for discovering, customizing and sharing audio plugins and virtual instruments. The platform is free to access, and launches with a marketplace of ten instruments that the company says work in any DAW, ranging from free sampled instruments like Zephyr Strings and Woodland Piano to paid synths such as Anima and Swarm, priced between $19 and $49 at intro rates.

According to the company, NOVA’s longer-term goal is to lower the barrier to plugin creation itself. Later this year, Lunacy plans to add tools that let users build and modify their own instruments and effects in the browser without coding experience, then share them via a link for others to play, remix or incorporate into their own projects.

Lunacy co-founder and CEO Casey Kolb said the company wants users to be able to turn any sonic idea into a shareable music tool once the builder features roll out.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Emily Frances, rockpaperscissors.biz.

Gibson Launches Limited DES Guitar Series, Releases Benefit Single Tied to Save the Music Foundation

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Gibson has introduced the DES Series, a limited-run collection of six guitars sold exclusively through Gibson.com and Gibson Garage locations. The lineup applies a new Ghost Burst finish and updated hardware, including Super Split Block inlays, black nickel components and Gibson ELEV8 humbuckers, across six body shapes: Les Paul, SG, ES, Explorer, Flying V and Victory. The series was developed by Gibson artist ambassador and board member Cesar Gueikian with master luthier Jim DeCola, and the company says a portion of each sale will benefit the Gibson Gives Foundation.

The launch coincides with a new single, “Sanctuary,” released by the Gibson Band. Gueikian wrote the track, which features orchestration and keyboards from Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess, lead guitar from Mateus Asato and guest vocals from Jagger Davies. It was produced by Gueikian and Emery Dobyns. Proceeds from the song are earmarked for the Save the Music Foundation, part of a partnership with Gibson Gives.

To raise additional funds for Save the Music, Gibson Gives is auctioning a one-of-a-kind guitar via RallyUp featuring artwork based on the soundwave pattern of “Sanctuary,” created in collaboration with visual artist Tim Wakefield of the Soundwaves Art Foundation.

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

Jet Jurgensmeyer Set to Release New Single “Sane to My Crazy”

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Country artist Jet Jurgensmeyer will release his new single “Sane to My Crazy” on September 25. The song, co-written with David Seger and Ericca Latza, was inspired by a story Seger shared about his wife, according to the announcement. It was recorded at Farmland Studio and produced by Jurgensmeyer and Dan Frizsell.

The track follows Jurgensmeyer’s duet “Drink Alone” with The Voice alum Kayleigh Clark, which the announcement says is nearing 700,000 streams, and his radio single “Nothing On You.” Earlier this year he released “RED,” which the announcement says has surpassed one million streams worldwide.

Jurgensmeyer, who also has acting credits including a recurring role on Fox’s Last Man Standing and voice work on Disney’s TOTS, released his sophomore album THE RIDE: phase 2 in 2024.

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

Dave Wilbert Releases Traditional-Country EP ‘The Good News’

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Traditional country artist Dave Wilbert released his six-song EP, “The Good News,” on September 18 via Willbilly Records and Symphonic. The project draws on themes of love, faith, farm life and second chances, continuing the 1990s-style country sound Wilbert has built his reputation on.

The EP includes Wilbert’s recent singles “All Summer Long,” co-written with Troy Clampitt, and “The Corn,” a farming-themed song co-written with Kevin Barton whose lyric video premiered on RFD-TV. According to the announcement, “All Summer Long” was featured on Amazon Music’s “Break Through Country” and Apple Music’s “New In Country” playlists, and the EP was named one of Saving Country Music’s most anticipated albums of 2026.

Recorded at The Freeway Studio, the EP was co-produced by Wilbert along with Nashville producers Lonnie Wilson and Julian King, as well as the late Eddie Blount, Wilbert’s former manager and friend who died in 2025. Wilbert said he is dedicating the release to Blount. The track list also includes songs written by Patrick Jason Matthews, Roxie Dean, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Ron Williams, Ryan Bizarri, Dee Briggs, Jeff Stevens, Jerry Kilgore and Steve Bogard, along with an acoustic version of “If You Ever Feel Like Loving Me Again,” originally from Wilbert’s debut album.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Jason W. Ashcraft / JWA Media, jwamedia.com.