Andrew W.K. Returns With "Temptation To Exist," His First New Album In Five Years

ANDREW W.K. RETURNS WITH TEMPTATION TO EXIST, HIS FIRST NEW ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS   THE KING OF PARTYING ENTERS AN UNEXPECTED NEW CHAPTER WITH AN INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ-NOIR ALBUM, OUT NOW

LISTEN TEMPTATION TO EXIST (ALBUM) Michael’s Theme Nightmares Edge of Interior Between Veils No Clue Manhattan Beach North Hollywood Double Boulevard For Steven Insomnia   After five years away, Andrew W.K. returns with Temptation to Exist — an audacious, instrumental jazz-noir album that marks one of the most unexpected transformations in the career of an artist who has spent more than two and a half decades defying expectations.   Best known around the world as the King of Partying, Andrew W.K. emerged at the beginning of the millennium as an almost impossibly energetic force in rock music. His landmark 2001 debut I Get Wet and its enduring anthem “Party Hard” established a musical and philosophical universe built around celebration, intensity, perseverance, and the sheer exhilaration of being alive.   Now, nearly 25 years after I Get Wet, Andrew W.K. opens an entirely new door with Temptation to Exist and showcases Andrew W.K. as he has never been heard before.   Trading the maximalist hard rock associated with much of his career for a sprawling instrumental landscape of piano, brass, woodwinds, cello, percussion, vibraphone, organ, synthesizers, and more, the album reveals another dimension to an artist whose musicality has always extended far beyond his public persona.   Andrew W.K. produced and mixed the album himself while also performing piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, organ, celeste, vibraphone, keyboards, synthesizers, and vocals throughout the record. He is joined by Nick Lane on trombone and bass trombone; Gabe Noel on cello and bass harmonica; and Ryan Tharayil on alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet, who also served as assistant engineer.   Where Andrew W.K.’s earlier music turned partying into a philosophy — an ecstatic affirmation of existence itself — Temptation to Exist approaches that same existential territory from an entirely different direction. The result is music that is exploratory, unpredictable, cinematic, and at times disorienting - unexpected yet unmistakably Andrew W.K.   The party hasn’t ended. It has simply entered another room.   Temptation to Exist is Andrew W.K.’s first album since 2021’s God Is Partying, a record that pushed his signature maximalism into increasingly dark and psychologically charged territory while adorning widespread critical acclaim appearing on numerous year-end metal lists, including being named the #1 Metal Album of 2021 by MetalSucks' Vince Neilstein, while also earning spots among Metal Hammer writers' best metal albums of the year. Five years later, rather than retracing those steps, Andrew has emerged somewhere altogether different.   Yet for an artist who has always insisted on experiencing life at its most intense, perhaps the transformation isn’t as radical as it first appears. From the ecstatic simplicity of “Party Hard” to the intricate musical landscapes of Temptation to Exist, the underlying pursuit remains remarkably consistent: finding a way through music to confront the overwhelming experience of being alive.   Temptation to Exist was recorded and mixed at Valentine Studios in Los Angeles and Lobrutto Visuals/R.C.U. Audio West in Los Angeles.   The album was produced and mixed by Andrew W.K., with Steev Mike serving as Executive Producer.   Engineering was handled by Andy Petr, with mixing assistance by Petr and assistant engineering by Ryan Tharayil. Nic Jodoinprovided studio management.   The album was mastered by legendary mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, whose extensive career has included work with some of the most influential artists and recordings in modern music, including many of Andrew W.K.’s albums.   Creative direction for Temptation to Exist was led by Frank Vierti and Phem C. Palmer, with the album’s cover photograph by Herb Maximo.

THE FROGS announces record release show to celebrate 30th anniv. 2LP expanded reissue of "My Daughter the Broad"

JIMMY FLEMION OF Announces Record Release Show for 30th Anniversary of their Landmark Album MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD Expanded Reissue To Be Released on 2LP Randomly-Colored Vinyl THE FROGS AUGUST 27, 2026 [New York, NY] –To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark album My Daughter The Broad, Jimmy Flemion of Milwaukee's legendary and brilliantly subversive band THE FROGS will perform an intimate "songs and stories" set on Saturday, October 3rd at Milwaukee’s Irving Place Records (1627 E Irving Pl Milwaukee, WI 53202). The masterpiece of intensely transgressive lo-fi pop will be reissued in expanded form as a double LP on randomly-colored vinyl via Foreign Leisure Records on September 11, 2026 and can be preordered here: thefrogs1.bandcamp.com. Brothers Jimmy and Dennis Flemion became The Frogs in 1980, recording and releasing music for various labels until Dennis’ untimely death in 2012. Famously controversial and undeniably talented, the duo caught the eyes and ears of some of the biggest rock stars of their day. They toured with Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, were sampled by Beck, and beloved by Kurt Cobain, who insisted that The Frogs’ classic 1989 album It’s Only Right and Natural be played over the PA before Nirvana gigs. Since his brother’s passing, Jimmy Flemion has played a very limited number of shows—the most recent was in 2023, and he also toured with Evan Dando of the Lemonheads in 2020. On the occasion of My Daughter the Broad’s reissue (out September 11 on the Foreign Leisure label, and including eight bonus tracks), he’s stepping back into the spotlight for this very intimate gig. Flemion will play songs from throughout the Frogs catalog and talk about their origins, his time in Milwaukee, the music he made with Dennis, and more. Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Doors at 7 p.m., music at 7:30pm IRVING PLACE RECORDS 1627 E. Irving Place Milwaukee, WI 53202 Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993885004723 Originally released by Matador Records in 1996, My Daughter The Broad is returning to vinyl after nearly 30 years. The Frogs lit up the underground with their fearless sense of absurdism. On one hand, they composed pop-centric masterpieces inspired by glam and classic British pop. On the other, they maniacally created what they called “Made-Up Songs” -  fully improvised bits of largely acoustic pop jingles that were, more often than not, accompanied by lyrics that would make your mother blush. Gathering some of the goofiest, most sublime songs ever recorded, My Daughter The Broad (named as a nod to Mudhoney who had recently released My Brother The Cow) contains such poignant classics as the heart-wrenching “Which One Of You Gave My Daughter The Dope?” to the equally thought-provoking “Who’s Sucking On Grandpa’s Balls Since Grandma Ain’t Home Tonight?,” “Where’s Jerry Lewis?,” and “I’m Sad The Goat Just Died Today.” These songs are not for the faint of heart or easily offended, but who wants to be friends with those people anyway? “Music has always been my saving grace,” concludes Jimmy.  “It’s given me a purpose and a deep feeling of why I believe I’m here. The Frogs were always Dennis and me. It will never be the same again. No matter what, I will always continue to make music because it is in my soul and always will be.” My Daughter The Broad will be released on September 11, 2026 via Foreign Leisure Records and can be preordered at thefrogs1.bandcamp.com.   MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD * indicates bonus track   1.          Reelin' and Rockin #1 2.          Children, Run Away (The Man with the Candy) 3.          Where's Jerry Lewis 4.          I'm Evil, Jack 5.          April Fools (He Had the Change Done at the Shop) 6.          The Boys with the Boys 7.          I'm Sad the Goat Just Died Today 8.          Gwendolyn Macrae 9.          Put Your Finger in the Dike, Stop the Leak 10.        God Is Gay 11.        I Love U (You Know I Don't) 12.        Stand Up for Your Rights (Or Sit Down) 13.        Lifeguard of Love 14.        I'm Hungry 15.        Banjo Bonnie 16.        Which One of You Gave My Daughter the Dope? 17.        Candyland Joe 18.        I Had a Second Change Done at the Shop (Now I've Added Animal Cocks) 19.        Who's Sucking on Grampa's Balls Since Grandma Ain't Home Tonight? 20.        Grandma's Sitting in the Corner with a Penis in Her Hand Going 'No, No, No, No, No' 21.        Dreambox 22.        Reelin' and Rockin' #2 23.        Candy Apples Red (5 for a Penny)* 24.        Country Boy* 25.        Barbie Girl* 26.        Pickin’ Flowers On The Hillside 4 My Love 27.        Raspberry Jam From A Jar* 28.        Cilla Will Ya* 29.        The Solution 2 All Your Problems – Dance* 30.        Smack Goes the Dragon*   "I'm Sad the Goat Just Died Today" Link/Embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLCh5Buaj38

Rush Add Four New Cities On Their Celebrated Fifty Something Tour

RUSH ADD FOUR NEW CITIES ON THEIR CELEBRATED FIFTY SOMETHING TOUR TO PERFORM ARENA SHOWS IN HOUSTON, ST. LOUIS, CINCINNATI, AND PITTSBURGH IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER TOUR CELEBRATES FIFTY PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC, THEIR LEGACY AND HONOUR LATE BANDMATE NEIL PEART   Photo Credit: Richard Sibbald

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] today announce four new arena shows on their celebrated 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something. The band will perform at Houston’s Toyota Center on October 1st, St Louis’s Enterprise Center on October 21st, Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center on October 23rd, and Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on November 15th. Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson of Rush share about the significance of these newly added dates, “When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigours of the road - so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover - but life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast - so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.” Tickets and VIP for these four new dates will go on sale here on Friday, Sept 4 at 10am local time with presales beginning Tue, Sept 1 at 10am local. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, September 1 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 3 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Tickets and VIP for all other dates are on sale now here. RUSH has received universal praise on their Fifty Something Tour which finds the band performing special “evening with” shows in cities across Canada, the United States, Mexico and the EU/ UK. The band performs two sets each night with each show featuring a distinct selection of songs built from a catalogue of over 35 songs including their greatest hits and fan favorites. Recent praise for RUSH’s FIFTY Something Tour: “Rush’s triumphant return… Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson make grown men cry, and new touring drummer Anika Nilles absolutely kills." Rolling Stone "The Fifty Something tour is both familiar and a dramatic departure for Rush… They created a tour that demonstrates care and respect for their friend’s memory without sacrificing the joy at the heart of the band." Paste   "Poignant, Career-Spanning Show... the show paying classy, heartfelt tribute to the band's late drummer, Neil Peart.” Billboard “Fans can be thankful that they’ve decided to grace the stage one last time.” The Toronto Star   "The tour has been nothing less than a triumph.” The Globe and Mail   "Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, performed with the fervor of a teenage garage band on their 'Fifty Something' tour. Anika Nilles on the drums managed to silence every skeptic.” Philadelphia Inquirer   "Rush’s Fifty Something Tour is one of the must-see shows of this year.” Goldmine Magazine   "For three hours, the band magnificently played with urgency and jaw-dropping musicianship to the rapturous delight of their fans.” Forbes   "I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. RUSH are not over and done. Not by a long shot. Go and see this band if you’re a real fan, a casual one, or just a little curious. You’ll be glad you did." Consequence   "With as large a discography as Rush have, there's sure to be something special every night: a new setlist, different songs, a unique vibe.” Exclaim “...nearly every other minute of the show had me on the edge of my seat...” Variety "Rush may be onto one of its most significant chapters, the one that extends beyond them, in which their music will bond generations and even transcend death.” Los Angeles Times Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.   TOUR DATES [NEW DATES IN BOLD] September 2, 2026 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre September 4, 2026 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre September 12, 2026 - Boston, MA - TD Garden September 14, 2026 - Boston, MA - TD Garden September 17, 2026 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Arena September 19, 2026 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Arena September 23, 2026 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center September 25, 2026 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center October 1, 2026 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center October 5, 2026 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena October 7, 2026 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena October 10, 2026 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena October 12, 2026 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena October 15, 2026 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center October 17, 2026 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center October 21, 2026 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center October 23, 2026 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center October 25, 2026 - Washington D.C. - Capital One Arena October 27, 2026 - Washington D.C. - Capital One Arena October 30, 2026 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena November 1, 2026 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena November 5, 2026 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live November 7, 2026 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live November 9, 2026 - Tampa, FL - Benchmark International Arena November 11, 2026 - Tampa, FL - Benchmark International Arena November 15, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena November 20, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center November 22, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center November 25, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena November 27, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena December 1, 2026 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena December 3, 2026 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena December 10, 2026 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place December 12, 2026 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place December 15, 2026 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena December 17, 2026 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena January 15, 2027 - Buenos Aires, AR - Movistar Arena January 17, 2027 - Santiago, CL - Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida January 19, 2027 - Santiago, CL - Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida January 22, 2027 - Curitiba, BR - Arena da Baixada January 24, 2027 - São Paulo, BR - Allianz Parque January 26, 2027 - São Paulo, BR - Allianz Parque January 30, 2027 - Rio de Janeiro, BR - Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão) February 1, 2027 - Belo Horizonte, BR - Estádio Mineirão February 4, 2027 - Brasília, BR - Arena BRB Mané Garrincha February 19, 2027 - Paris, FR - Plenitude Arena February 21, 2027 - Berlin, DE - Uber Arena February 23, 2027 - Amsterdam, NL - Ziggo Dome February 25, 2027 - Munich, DE - Olympiahalle February 28, 2027 - Cologne, DE - LANXESS Arena March 2, 2027 - Hamburg, DE - Barclays Arena March 4, 2027 - Stuttgart, DE - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle March 8, 2027 - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro March 10, 2027 - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro March 12, 2027 - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live March 14, 2027 - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live March 16, 2027 - London, UK - O2 Arena March 18, 2027 - London, UK - O2 Arena March 21, 2027 - London, UK - O2 Arena March 27, 2027 - Kraków, PL - TAURON Arena Kraków March 30, 2027 - Milan, IT - Unipol Dome April 1, 2027 - Basel, CH - St. Jakobshalle Basel April 4, 2027 - Copenhagen, DK - Royal Arena April 6, 2027 - Oslo, NO - Unity Arena April 8, 2027 - Stockholm, SE - Avicii Arena April 10, 2027 - Helsinki, FI - Veikkaus Arena

Bananarama Release "True Confessions" With 40th Anniversary Editions Out Now

BANANARAMA RELEASE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF TRUE CONFESSIONS – OUT TODAY [LONDON RECORDS]   CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF “VENUS” AND THE ALBUM THAT CEMENTED BANANARAMA’S GLOBAL SUPERSTARDOM   FEATURING NEW REMIXES & EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES

LISTEN TRUE CONFESSIONS (40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION)   This very week in 1986 Bananarama took “Venus,” their most commercially successful single, to its peak position of #1 on the US Billboard Top 100 and Billboard Dance Charts. Its American success was the tip of a very large iceberg: “Venus” rocketed to #1 in five other countries including Australia, Canada and South Africa, as well as hitting #2 in Germany and Top 10 in more than 20 countries around the world.   With “Venus” and its accompanying album, True Confessions, Bananarama set the world's imagination ablaze. In four short years Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward transformed from D.I.Y. girls about town to bonafide global superstars. “Venus” brought a new look and sound to match, accompanied by the band’s biggest budget video to date: sleek, sexy and sophisticated, with a knowing sense of camp and humor.   The success of “Venus” and singles “Do Not Disturb,” “More Than Physical” and “A Trick of the Night”would see True Confessions go on to be their most commercially successful album internationally, achieving Gold Sales in the US (and Platinum in Canada), and a big hit across Europe and Australasia. The band’s newly formed relationship with Stock Aitken Waterman on “Venus” and “More Than Physical” would begin Bananarama’s unstoppable phase of peerless hit singles, leading them into the Guinness World Records for the highest number of chart entries for an all-female group.   To celebrate 40 years of True Confessions London Records has re-issued the album across a multitude of formats available from the Official Bananarama Store.   The original members of the band signed 3 special editions of the album, one featuring Sara, Keren andSiobhan housed in unique individual sleeves. Each version features the original album plus audio from each band member on their recollections around the album, as well as a bonus secret track. While the official store has exhausted the international allocation, a final bunch has been signed by the band and available from Banquet Records (shipping worldwide). The official store also features original 1986 merchandise including T-shirts, tote bags and badge sets.   This week also sees the release of three extra digital versions, each one with unique artwork. For a very limited timeiTunes hosts two new editions: a Rarities Edition (including the lost ‘Kelly’s Eye’ version of “Do Not Disturb”) and a Remix Edition with full versions of 2026 remixes by Richard X, Luke Mornay, The Alias and AMYL, as well as rare remixes by Leo Zero and original 1986 versions. Townsend Music hosts an exclusive ‘Obsessions Of Your Mind’version with digital polaroids and more.   True Confessions (40th Anniversary Editions) is out now, via London Records. Listen here.

Photo Credit (1986): Martin Brading

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