Nashville-based singer-songwriter James Bruner has released his debut album, Can’t Keep Wanting You. The record draws on influences including Lenny Kravitz, Palaye Royale, Jet and Prince, and includes the title track produced by Shane Weisman along with songs such as “Wish I Could Stay,” “OMG” and “Hypnotized.”

The album follows Bruner’s 2023 solo debut and his EP The Otherside, whose tracks “Big Shot” and “Switchblade” received airplay from Planet Rock Radio and coverage from Classic Rock; according to the announcement, “Big Shot” has surpassed half a million Spotify streams. Bruner has toured the U.S., U.K. and Europe, including supporting slots with Orianthi, Barns Courtney, The Struts, Those Damn Crows, Yonaka and William Fitzsimmons, and performances at venues including London’s Roundhouse and Paris’s Bataclan.

Can’t Keep Wanting You is now available on streaming platforms.

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

San Antonio alt-rock band INOHA has released its second album, “This Might Be Useful,” a 10-track record exploring themes of pressure, ambition and expectation following the band’s breakout success. The album’s release coincides with the announcement of a headlining North American tour spanning more than 30 dates from September through November, including stops in San Antonio, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto.

INOHA’s rise followed the viral success of its single “Seventh Heaven,” which earned RIAA Gold certification and helped the independent band surpass 200 million Spotify streams, according to the announcement. The band says it has built its audience largely outside the major-label system, relying on touring and direct fan engagement rather than chasing another viral hit.

Tracks on the new album include “Figure It Out,” “Everything Is Nothing,” “Cusp,” “Weak” and “Burden,” which the band describes as addressing burnout, comparison and the strain success places on personal relationships. The tour kicks off September 19 in San Antonio and runs through mid-November, with dates across the U.S. and stops in Toronto and Vancouver.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Nicole Poulos, sideways-media.com.

Lily Allen launched the fall leg of her “Lily Allen Performs West End Girl” tour this week with her first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to Live Nation, which is promoting the run. The performance, described by the promoter as her largest headlining show to date, featured the West End Girl album performed in full with custom production design.

The 12-date North American run continues through late September, with stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Oakland and Vancouver before wrapping September 28 in Seattle. The tour also includes Allen’s first performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 18.

Tickets for the remaining dates are available through Allen’s website, according to the announcement.

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

Jay-Z launched a two-night stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday with a sold-out opening show, according to the announcement from Live Nation. The performance, part of his JAY-Z 30 celebration, featured an introduction from Idris Elba referencing his 2007 American Gangster album, followed by a set spanning tracks including “Pray,” “Empire State of Mind,” “Hard Knock Life” and “99 Problems.”

The show included surprise appearances from DJ Khaled, Giggs, and Fugees members Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, who performed “Ready or Not,” “Killing Me Softly” and “Fu-Gee-La.” Jay-Z paused the set to acknowledge his wife Beyoncé, who was in attendance celebrating her birthday, an moment marked by fireworks over the stadium.

Attendees reportedly included David Beckham, Cynthia Erivo, Michael B. Jordan and Rick Rubin. Jay-Z’s London run continues with a second Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show on Saturday, September 5.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Maya Sarin, LiveNation.com.

Victony’s project “STARLIFE” has generated eight new entries on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, reflecting strong streaming and sales activity following the album’s release.

“Slick,” one of the set’s tracks, holds at No. 2 for a third straight week, underscoring the song’s sustained pull with listeners even as the rest of the album populates the chart’s lower ranks.

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Jay-Z launched his first UK headline shows in more than ten years with a London set that included guest appearances from DJ Khaled and Giggs. The rapper also marked Beyoncé’s birthday with an onstage tribute during the performance.

A highlight of the night came when Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean joined Jay-Z for an unannounced Fugees reunion moment, adding to the run’s early buzz as it continues across the UK.

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