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Corey Kent would “Rather Be Here” on the latest preview of his upcoming album, and it only makes sense that Jason Aldean would be there with him. 

“I really wanted to capture a ’70s-style southern rock vibe, and I’m so lucky to have my big brother in country music, Jason Aldean, on this one,” he says. “It’s still surreal every time I hear his voice come in on verse two.”

“Nobody has blended country and rock & roll better than Jason,” Corey continues. “His early stuff was such an inspiration to me as an artist, so having him on this song is perfect. It has such an infectious, sing-along quality to it, and I can’t wait to hear folks sing it with us at shows.”

“Rather Be Here” counts HARDY and Morgan Wallen among its co-writers and appears on Heartland Rock and Roll, which comes out Sept. 25.

The album’s first radio single, “Rocky Mountain Low” with Koe Wetzel, currently sits at #2 on the chart, with Jason’s “Don’t Tell on Me” at #1. Corey’s already released “Empty Words” as its follow-up.

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Nine Inch Nails have confirmed the physical release of their Nine Inch Noize album, which they teased earlier in the week.

The record, which the “Closer” outfit recorded in collaboration with producer Boys Noize, is now available to preorder on vinyl, CD and cassette via the NIN webstore. The ship date is Oct. 30.

Nine Inch Noize first dropped on digital platforms in April. It includes reworked, electronic-driven versions of past NIN songs such as “Closer,” “Copy of A” and “Came Back Haunted.”

NIN’s Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross previously worked with Boys Noize on the [MIXED] version of their 2024 Challengers score and then again on their 2025 Tron: Ares soundtrack.

Boys Noize also opened for NIN’s 2025-2026 Peel It Back tour, during which he joined Reznor and Ross onstage for a section of the set each night. They made their live debut as Nine Inch Noize at Coachella 2026 in April.

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Fans have recently seen B2K reunite on tour, but now the group is back with its first single in more than two decades. “Mileage” arrives exactly 25 years after the group’s debut single, “Uh Huh.”

The song finds Omarion, Lil’ Fizz, J-Boog and Raz-B expressing their desire to look beyond a partner’s past and the emotional baggage from previous relationships, choosing instead to make the best of the moment.

The song’s accompanying music video is set on a rooftop and warehouse in LA, capturing the members performing their solo verses before coming together for singing and choreography. A speedometer and headlights appear throughout, reinforcing the “mileage” theme.

“We’ve shared so many moments together over the years, but being back in the studio creating new music has been something truly special,” B2K said in a statement. “Mileage is just the beginning, and we’re excited to finally start sharing this next chapter with our fans.”

The song is the lead single for an upcoming album that is set to release sometime in the fall.

(Video includes uncensored profanity.)

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Brothers Osborne continue to tease us with what’s to come.

“Something big is on the horizon… and the wait is almost over,” the duo writes on their socials, adding #RIP. While it’s unclear if that may actually be the name of the song, “RIP” also appears in the place where Instagram normally denotes the audio behind a clip. 

“A little sneak peak of what’s coming next” appears on the footage that starts with TJ Osborne on a boat, drink in hand.

“Might be the buzz or the nicotine, but I’m about as good as I’m gonna be/ I’m dead to you, you’re dead to me/ We’re movin’ on,” he whisper-raps as the new tune starts.

“Goodbye!/ I’m already six deep at the bar/ Yes I am,” he sings, as we see him back on land with John Osborne. “Tonight, it finally all fell apart/ So drive that last nail into my pinebox heart.”

Earlier, the CMA and ACM duo of the year winners revealed their upcoming album will be centered around their hometown of Deale, Maryland, presumably where the video was shot. 

It’s also worth noting that Pinebox is the name of John’s studio where they’ve been working on new music.

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Theory of a Deadman has released a new song called “Funeral Song,” a track off the band’s upcoming upcoming EP, Part 1: Funeral Songs.

If you thought “Funeral Song” might be a bit of a bummer given its title, think again: the lyrics open with the line, “This is your funeral song/ Hate to say it but I’m glad you’re gone.”

“Unleash your inner petty with this one, cause we don’t hold back!!!” Theory says.

Part 1: Funeral Songs is due out Sept. 4. It also includes the songs “Barricade” and “Winnebago (Lay Low).”

Theory of a Deadman will hit the road alongside Sevendust on the Dead/Seven tour in August.

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The Lumineers have released a cover of the song “The Kid,” originally by the folk band The Felice Brothers.

The recording is included on an upcoming tribute album to The Felice Brothers, titled Felice County Fair. The project was spearheaded by Brandy Schultz, wife of Lumineers frontman Wesley Schultz. 

“When Brandy and I first started dating, we each made a mix CD for each other, like a playlist,” Wesley says in a statement. “We each put Felice Brothers on our playlists…it was then I knew she was a keeper. A lot of our initial falling in love was listening to The Felice Brothers.”

Felice County Fair is due out Oct. 16. It also includes contributions from Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Nathaniel Rateliff and Bright Eyes.

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The Rolling Stones are back at #1 in the U.K.

The band’s latest release, Foreign Tongues, tops the U.K. Official Albums Chart, making it the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ 15th #1 album in the U.K.

The new chart-topper means The Stones are now tied with The Beatles as the artists with the second-most #1 albums on the U.K. chart. Pop star Robbie Williams has the most, with 16.

The Stones last topped the U.K. albums chart in 2023 with their Grammy-winning record Hackney Diamonds. They earned their first #1 in 1964 with their self-titled debut.

According to a post on The Stones’ Instagram, Foreign Tongues is also #1 in Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria and Belgium. “Thank you to everyone for making this happen!” the band wrote.

Meanwhile, in Australia, The Stones fell just shy of the top spot. Foreign Tongues debuted at #2 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart, with Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, keeping them out of #1.

Foreign Tongues, produced by Andrew Watt, is The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album. It features guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

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Apple Music is hosting a giveaway, offering tickets to lucky Kehlani fans who are also subscribers to the platform.

People who have been subscribers since at least Wednesday, July 15, can enter for a chance to win two tickets — one for themselves and one for a guest — to a stop on the Kehlani World Tour of their choice. Ten winners will receive the grand prize.

Kehlani’s fans also have the opportunity to compete for Billboard‘s title of the strongest fan army. Her fanbase, the Tsunami Mob, is one of 64 fan groups up for the crown; they’re facing KATSEYE’s fans in the first round, with voting open through July 22.

The Kehlani World tour, which supports her latest album, kicks off on Aug. 6.

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Cold War Kids have released a new song called “Loyalty.”

The origins of the track date back to era around the “First” outfit’s 2006 debut album, Robbers & Cowards. The band has now officially finished and recorded it to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Robbers & Cowards.

“We played ‘Loyalty’ on our first tour across the U.S. in 2005,” says frontman Nathan Willett in a statement. “The song has this instant energy, this simplicity. It’s somehow bluesy and punky like The Clash. When we recorded it this year I thought, ‘What were we thinking that we didn’t put this on the first album? It’s so good!'”

“Loyalty” will be included on an upcoming 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of Robbers & Cowards, due out later in 2026.

Cold War Kids are currently on tour with Young the Giant.

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