Joe Bonamassa Wraps B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 With a Final, Heavy-Hitting Preview

10 January 2026

If you’re going to honour B.B. King, you don’t do it quietly.

Joe Bonamassa has just released the final preview tracks from B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, a sprawling, deeply reverent 32-song tribute marking what would have been King’s 100th birthday. Volume V is out now via KTBA Records, ahead of the full album’s release on 6 February 2026. Pre-order available here.

This is a hand-picked, artist-led conversation with B.B. King’s catalogue, built by people who actually live and breathe the blues.

The Final Five: No Fillers, No Weak Links

The last batch of tracks:

‘Three O’Clock Blues’ – feat. Marc Broussard & Josh Smith
‘How Blue Can You Get’ – feat. Warren Haynes
‘Ghetto Woman’ – feat. Ivan Neville
‘Never Make A Move Too Soon’ – feat. Dion
‘When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer’ – feat. Dannielle De Andrea

A Project Rooted in Real History

This album really does hit harder when you know Bonamassa’s own story. B.B. King first took him on tour when Joe was just 12 years old, a formative mentorship that shaped his entire career. Blues Summit 100 might just be a long-overdue thank you.

Produced by Bonamassa and Josh Smith, the project was made with the full support of the B.B. King Estate, and it shows in the care taken with every arrangement.

Esquire has already named it one of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2026, alongside releases from artists who rarely share space with blues records anymore. That alone says a lot.

What’s Still to Come

While Volume V completes the pre-release rollout, the full album will include previously unreleased recordings, including the already-mythic pairing of Eric Clapton and Chaka Khan on ‘The Thrill Is Gone‘.

The full release will be available digitally, as a double CD, and as a 180-gram triple LP vinyl set.

Album Info

Detail	Info
Title	B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100
Artist	Joe Bonamassa
Label	KTBA Records
Release Date	6 February 2026
Tracks	32
Formats	Digital, 2x CD, 3x LP (180g vinyl)

TLDR;

Joe Bonamassa releases the final preview tracks from B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100
Full 32-track album drops 6 February 2026. Pre-order now.
Features an all-star, cross-generational blues lineup
Built with care, context, and actual respect for the source
This is a tribute done properly

This project is proof that the blues is still a living language, and that B.B. King’s voice hasn’t stopped echoing just because time moved on.

Stay unruly.

The Real Face of a VTuber Turns Internet Idols Into Prime Suspects

Unruly Folk

10 January 2026

What if the biggest crime scene wasn’t a dark alley or a locked room, but a VTuber studio mid-livestream?

That’s the very cursed and extremely online premise of The Real Face of a VTuber, a new PC murder mystery launching on Steam on January 13, 2026. Developed by Lilien Games and published by WhisperGames, this one chucks together courtroom drama with internet sleuthing in a way that feels very 2026.

A VTuber named Kuripa is murdered while live on air. Oop. Six employees step forward. All six claim to be the person behind the avatar. Only one of them is telling the truth.

Good luck.

Courtroom Drama for the Chronically Online

You play as prosecutor Justin Truth, tasked with unmasking the real culprit by pulling apart alibis, spotting contradictions, and navigating proper courtroom procedure. The game expects you to pay attention, think critically, and commit to your accusations.

Key features include:

A murder mystery rooted in VTuber culture and online identity
Proper courtroom mechanics and structured legal logic
Nonlinear storytelling where you decide who to prosecute
Multiple endings shaped by your deductions
Optional assists for newcomers, with plenty of depth for genre diehards

According to demo stats, only 1.6 per cent of players actually identified the real killer, which is either terrifying or deeply motivating, depending on your brain.

Built With and For the VTuber Community

One of the coolest things here is how closely Lilien Games worked with actual creators. The project involved indie devs behind titles like Aeruta and Minds Beneath Us, as well as VTuber groups such as SpringFish Studio and ReLive Project, plus independent VTuber Nonokuma Bicori.

There are community in-jokes, hidden Easter eggs, and a genuine understanding of how avatars, personas, and parasocial dynamics collide online.

Game Info at a Glance

Detail	Info
Title	The Real Face of a VTuber
Developer	Lilien Games
Publisher	WhisperGames
Release Date	January 13, 2026
Platform	PC (Steam)
Genre	Narrative Mystery, Courtroom Drama
Player Role	Prosecutor
Endings	Multiple

Accessibility & Player Notes

While full accessibility specs are still to be confirmed, this is a text-forward, logic-driven experience that may suit players who prefer:

Slower-paced gameplay with pause-friendly mechanics
Reading-based deduction over reflex-heavy action
Optional guidance systems for complex logic chains

If you fatigue easily with long text sessions, pacing your playtime is recommended. The game rewards attention more than speed.

Announcement Trailer

TLDR;

A murder mystery set inside a VTuber studio
Everyone claims to be the same person
Courtroom mechanics meet internet sleuthing
Only 1.6 per cent of demo players solved it
Launches January 13, 2026, on PC via Steam

If you’ve ever thought, “I could absolutely solve this” while watching a true crime video at 2 am, The Real Face of a VTuber is here to test that confidence.

Stay unruly.

MIKA Is Taking Hyperlove Back to Where It Started With Intimate UK Record Store Sets

Unruly Folk

10 January 2026

MIKA is celebrating the release of Hyperlove by stripping things right back and heading into UK record stores for a short run of intimate performances and talks this January.

MIKA’s first English-language studio album since 2019 lands on 23 January via Republic Records, and instead of a big glossy launch, he’s opting for something far more personal. A few songs. A piano. And a real conversation about how this album came together.

“This is something I have never done before,” MIKA says. “And I am so excited to do it in the place where it all started for me.”

What These Shows Actually Are (And Why They Matter)

These are stripped-back sets paired with talks, where MIKA walks fans through his writing and recording process, song by song.

Hyperlove began at the piano and stayed there. The entire album was written that way, then built using analogue and vintage gear only, leaning into warmth, imperfection, and emotional messiness rather than polish-for-polish’s sake.

It’s a return to fundamentals.
Voice. Keys. Feeling.
No hiding behind production tricks.

Hyperlove Stripped Back: Dates & Locations

Date	City	Venue
Monday 26 January	Kingston	Banquet Records
Wednesday 28 January	Liverpool	Jacaranda Records
Thursday 29 January	Glasgow	Assai Records SWG3
Friday 30 January	Birmingham	HMV Birmingham

Tickets and album bundles are available directly through the participating record stores, which feels very on-theme for a release like this.

**Why Hyperlove Feels Like a Reset Button**

MIKA has never struggled for scale.
Over 20 million albums sold, chart-toppers in 32 countries, and pop hits that have lived multiple lives since ‘Grace Kelly‘ first exploded in 2007.

What Hyperlove does differently is slow everything down.

Written entirely at the piano and built from analogue sources, the album leans into vulnerability, grit, longing, and flashes of euphoria without smoothing the edges. It’s about craft.

If My Name Is Michael Holbrook felt like a statement, Hyperlove feels like a conversation.

Where to Start

Hyperlove releases 23 January
Tickets and bundles are on sale now via the host record stores

If you’ve ever wanted to hear these songs before they get swallowed by a crowd, this is the moment.

TLDR;

MIKA is celebrating Hyperlove with intimate UK record store shows
Stripped-back performances plus talks about songwriting and recording
Four dates across Kingston, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Birmingham
Album drops 23 January, his first English-language release since 2019

Quiet rooms. Piano keys. Big feelings.

Stay unruly.

The Intemperate Sons Reimagine Julien-K’s ‘Photo Voltaire’

Unruly Folk

10 January 2026

The Intemperate Sons by Nate Schiefelbein

Some covers are polite nods.
This one feels like a late-night confession shared between bands who speak the same strange, electric language.

The Intemperate Sons have kicked off 2026 with a moody, muscular reworking of Julien-K’s ‘Photo Voltaire‘, released via Frame|Work. It’s dark and industrial, but still unmistakably Sons, grounded in their alternative hard-rock spine and lived-in songwriting.

A Collaboration That Actually Makes Sense

What elevates this release from “cool idea” to oh, let’s pay attention is the involvement of Amir Derakh himself. His production touch and guitar work thread directly through the track, creating a shared space where Julien-K’s synth-driven unease meets The Intemperate Sons’ grit and harmonies.

It’s two creative worlds overlapping for a moment. Respectfully, deliberately, and with purpose.

Who Are The Intemperate Sons (And Why You Should Care)?

Born in Dallas in 2019, The Intemperate Sons are a literal family band. Keith Watson on drums, sons Jake and Max on guitars, vocals and keys, joined by bassist Mark Marks. That shared DNA shows. There’s a tightness and emotional shorthand in their music that can’t be rehearsed into existence.

They’ve already built a solid catalogue with The Color Within (2022) and Dark Day’s Night (2024), working closely with Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh under the Frame|Work banner. This cover feels like a natural extension of that creative family tree.

Why ‘Photo Voltaire’ Hits Different Here

The original track carries industrial tension and cold atmosphere. The Intemperate Sons lean into that darkness, but add warmth and vocal harmonies that feel almost haunted.

It sits perfectly in the space where post-grunge, industrial rock, and alternative nostalgia quietly overlap.

Live Dates

Friday May 15
Whisky A Go Go — West Hollywood, CA
With Gene Loves Jezebel and Vanta After Dark

Where to Listen

Stream: https://onerpm.link/137212555518
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theintemperatesons

TLDR;

The Intemperate Sons have released a dark, powerful cover of Julien-K’s ‘Photo Voltaire’
Features direct collaboration with Amir Derakh via Frame|Work
A genuine cross-generational alt-rock moment, not a throwaway cover
Catch them live at Whisky A Go Go on May 15

Stay unruly.

Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Studio Recordings Get a Collector’s Vinyl Send-Off

Unruly Folk

10 January 2026

A new Collector’s Edition 180g picture disc vinyl celebrating the collaboration between Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne is out now. Not only does it look stunning and sound fantastic, but it also preserves Ozzy Osbourne’s final studio recordings in physical form.

Presented by TLG|ZOID and distributed by Virgin Music Group, the limited-edition picture disc is available now online and at independent record stores. It is designed to be framed, displayed, and treasured. Maaaybe nab a spare if you want to actually spin it.

The release brings together two tracks that already loom large in modern rock:

‘Gods of Rock N Roll’, featuring Steve Stevens and a cinematic score by Fred Coury
‘Crack Cocaine’, another blistering collaboration between Morrison, Osbourne, and Stevens

These songs are critically decorated. ‘Gods of Rock N Roll’ landed on Loudwire’s Best Rock Songs of 2025, made Ultimate Classic Rock’s Top 10 Songs of 2025, and was named Wall of Sound’s #1 Song of the Year by senior writer Ranga Gareth Williams. Amazon Music also included it in their Best of Rock 2025 list.

That level of consensus does not happen often.

The final studio chapter of Ozzy Osbourne

What elevates this release beyond prestige lists and chart placements is its context. These two tracks represent the final studio recordings of Ozzy Osbourne. That fact alone turns this picture disc into something closer to an artefact than a merch item.

Billy Morrison has been open about what this collaboration meant to him. The vinyl itself uses photography by Jane Stuart, taken throughout the recording process, and presses those moments directly into the disc. It is rock history you can hold in your hands.

Billy Morrison shares: “I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to work with my best friend on those last two songs, CRACK COCAINE and GODS OF ROCK N ROLL, that when the idea of a picture disc vinyl with all the versions on it came up, thanks to my guys at TLG|ZOID, I jumped at the idea. We already had the wonderful cover shots that our photographer, Jane Stuart, had taken throughout the process of both releases, and I remember as a kid just loving the idea of a vinyl record with images on the actual vinyl! It was a no brainer, and a truly wonderful way to close out that chapter with a tip of the hat to Ozzy and the two amazing songs that we did together. I will always be able to watch that video of GODS, when Steve Stevens and I are belly laughing with Ozzy in the studio and hold that close as a treasured memory.”

Where to listen and watch

Stream’ Gods of Rock N Roll’: https://ffm.to/billymorrison-ozzyosbourne-gods
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78AqtDJkNVk
Stream’ Crack Cocaine’: https://ffm.to/crackcocaine
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Wwk6A0jFs

Why this release matters

Billy Morrison is best known as Billy Idol’s long-time rhythm guitarist, but his recent work has carved out its own legacy. ‘Crack Cocaine’ hit #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, and The Morrison Project continues to showcase his instinct for collaboration that feels intentional.

This picture disc does not try to modernise Ozzy or mythologise him further. It simply preserves the truth of where he was, who he was working with, and how powerful those final recordings still sound.

TLDR;

A limited-edition Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne picture disc vinyl is out now
Features’ Gods of Rock N Roll’ and ‘Crack Cocaine’
These are Ozzy Osbourne’s final studio recordings
Designed as a display-worthy collector’s piece
Available online and at local record stores

Stay unruly.

Skye Newman Named BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026

Unruly Folk

9 January 2026

Big main-character energy incoming. Skye Newman has officially been crowned the winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, following a vote by more than 170 industry insiders who collectively went: Yeah, it’s her.

The annual ‘Sound of’ list has a scary-good track record for spotting future stars early, and Skye topping it feels like confirmation of what’s already been happening in plain sight.

From debut to domination (very quickly, actually)

2025 was a proper breakout year for Skye Newman. She became the first UK female solo artist in over a decade to land two Top 20 singles with her very first releases:

‘Hairdresser’ – the debut that started the snowball
‘Family Matters’ – a Top 5 hit that made the industry pay attention

Her songwriting feels lived-in rather than polished for radio. That honesty has earned her serious respect from artists and tastemakers alike, including Elton John, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean, and JADE, all of whom were part of the voting panel.

She’s also supported Lewis Capaldi on tour, picked up Rising Star nominations from Rolling Stone UK and Notion, and popped up in high-profile campaigns with Spotify and JD. Momentum? Absolutely not slowing.

What Skye had to say

On winning Sound of 2026, Skye shared:

“I’m still in shock that I’ve won Radio 1’s Sound of 2026. So many artists I’ve listened to over the years have been honoured with the award and now me. To think Sound Of started the year I was born, 2003, and now I’m a winner feels unreal. I’m so grateful and wouldn’t be where I am without my people and the BBC supporting me on my journey. Thank you.”

N’aw.

2026 is already booked and busy

Next up: The Woman I Am Tour, Skye’s first-ever headline UK and European run, kicking off April 12 in Birmingham. Tickets sold out in nine minutes, which tells you everything you need to know about where she’s at right now.

Expect bigger rooms, more confidence, and material that feels even more personal live.

Watch + Listen

Watch the Sound of 2026 announcement and Live Lounge performance
Skye’s full interview with Jack Saunders will be available via Radio 1 iPlayer and the New Music Show podcast

TLDR;

Skye Newman wins BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026
First UK female solo act in over a decade to score two Top 20 debut singles
Backed by Elton John, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean and more
Headline tour sold out in minutes
2026 is absolutely hers

Stay unruly.

‘String Theory: Guitar Obsessed’ Asks Why the Guitar Gets Under Our Skin

Unruly Folk

9 January 2026

What do executives from Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Martin Guitars have in common with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a neuroscientist, a CNN medical analyst, and some of the internet’s most influential guitar teachers?

The answer is ‘String Theory: Guitar Obsessed’, a feature-length documentary that dives deep into the psychology, culture, and lifelong fixation surrounding the world’s most beloved instrument.

Directed by Jarett Bellucci, a two-time Emmy Award winner, and created in collaboration with comedian and writer Randy Levin, the film explores why the guitar continues to shape lives across generations, careers, and continents. It is affectionate without being precious, funny without being smug, and deeply human in the way it lets obsession speak for itself.

Watch the Trailer

From Side Idea to Full-Blown Feature

What started as a casual idea for a short YouTube video quickly spiralled into something much bigger.

Bellucci and Levin first met in 2022 while working on a television commercial and bonded instantly over their shared love of guitar. Levin pitched the idea for a short documentary, initially envisioned as a 10 to 15-minute piece. Within nine weeks, and without any prior documentary experience or industry connections, Levin had secured interviews with 20 high-profile voices, all eager to talk about their relationship with the instrument.

By the time production wrapped, 24 contributors had joined the film, turning a passion project into a full-length documentary powered entirely by genuine enthusiasm rather than industry obligation.

Legends, Teachers, and Unexpected Voices

‘String Theory: Guitar Obsessed’ brings together an eclectic lineup that feels intentionally strange, and we like it that way.

The film features executives from iconic guitar brands like Fender, Gibson, Taylor and D’Angelico, alongside legendary Martin Guitars builder Dick Boak. It also includes four of the most influential online guitar teachers in the world: Marty Schwartz, Justin Sandercoe, Tyler Larson, and Charlie Wallace.

Then there are the voices you do not expect. Former government officials. Academics. Scientists. Shop owners. Each offering insight into how the guitar becomes a companion, a coping mechanism, a creative outlet, or a lifelong fixation.

Where to Watch

In a refreshingly generous move, the filmmakers chose to make the documentary free and globally accessible.

The film has already premiered on Amazon Prime, is featured on SPIN Magazine’s SpinTV, and is now available to watch worldwide on YouTube, where it has already drawn thousands of organic views.

Documentary Info

Item	Details
Title	String Theory: Guitar Obsessed
Directors	Jarett Bellucci, Randy Levin
Runtime	1 hour 5 minutes
Format	Feature-length documentary
Availability	Amazon Prime, SpinTV, YouTube
Cost	Free worldwide on YouTube
Theme	Guitar culture, psychology, obsession

TLDR;

• ‘String Theory: Guitar Obsessed’ is a feature-length documentary celebrating guitar culture
• Directed by Emmy winner Jarett Bellucci with writer and comedian Randy Levin
• Features guitar legends, educators, scientists, and unexpected voices
• Streaming on Amazon Prime, SpinTV, and free worldwide on YouTube
• A joyful, thoughtful watch for musicians and non-musicians alike

Whether you play, used to play, or just know someone who cannot stop talking about guitars, this one understands the assignment.

Stay unruly.

Spanish Animated Short ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Shortlisted for the 2026 Oscars

Unruly Folk

24 December 2025

Spanish animated short film ‘The Quinta’s Ghost‘ has officially been shortlisted for the Best Animated Short Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, placing it among just 15 films selected from 113 qualifying entries worldwide.

Directed by James A. Castillo and narrated by acclaimed Spanish actress Maribel Verdú (Pan’s Labyrinth, Y tu mamá también), the film is produced by Illusorium and Martirio Films. The shortlist announcement was revealed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on December 16, marking a major milestone for the Spanish animation scene.

Watch the Trailer

A Huge Moment for Spanish Animation

‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ stands out not just for its Oscars momentum, but for what it represents. It is Illusorium’s first original production, opening a distinctly Spanish cultural lens to a global audience through bold, experimental animation and emotionally driven storytelling.

The film’s selection places it alongside some of the most cutting-edge animated work in the world, with Academy members from the Animation and Short Films branches required to meet strict viewing thresholds before voting.

Director James A. Castillo Reacts

Emmy award-winning director James A. Castillo described the moment the shortlist was announced as overwhelming in the best way.

“It’s incredible news. I tremble just thinking about it. I was preparing dinner, trying to avoid my phone because the anticipation was driving me crazy, and then notifications from friends and family started flooding in. We laughed, screamed, and cried.”

Castillo also spoke to the immense effort required to get an animated short seen at this level.

“Making your film visible is a monumental effort. Every gesture pushes us one step further. Seeing the Academy select films that are nuanced, risky, and interesting feels truly special.”

A Studio-Wide Victory

For Raúl Rocha, executive producer and head of Illusorium, the shortlist represents validation after years of ambitious work.

“Getting this far already seemed unthinkable. It’s astonishing. Many people doubted what we were doing during production, and this proves it did make sense.”

With more than 160 artists and technicians contributing to the project, Rocha emphasised the collective effort behind the film.

“I would like to personally thank each and every person involved. And also thank the Academy for selecting a piece that breaks with many pre-established frameworks in animation.”

What Happens Next

In the next round, Academy members from all branches will vote on the shortlisted films, with nominees announced on January 22, 2026.

The final awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on ABC and across more than 200 countries.

Film Info

Item	Details
Title	The Quinta’s Ghost (El Fantasma de la Quinta)
Director	James A. Castillo
Narration	Maribel Verdú
Studios	Illusorium, Martirio Films
Category	Best Animated Short Film
Oscars	98th Academy Awards
Shortlist	December 16, 2025
Ceremony	March 15, 2026

TLDR;

• ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ is shortlisted for Best Animated Short Film at the 2026 Oscars
• Selected from 113 qualifying films, narrowed to 15
• Directed by James A. Castillo, narrated by Maribel Verdú
• Marks Illusorium’s first original production
• Nominations announced January 22, 2026

For more information, visit: https://www.thequintasghost.com/

This is a signal that bold, culturally rooted animation is being taken seriously on the world’s biggest stage.

Stay unruly.

Peach PRC Is Entering Her ‘Porcelain’ Era

Unruly Folk

20 December 2025

Peach PRC has never been subtle about her feelings, and thank god for that. Now, she is finally putting a name to the era she has been quietly growing into.

‘Porcelain’, the long-awaited debut album from Peach PRC, arrives March 20, 2026, led by the shimmering, emotionally desperate new single ‘Out Loud’. It is not an arrival album. It is a transformation album.

If you have followed Peach’s journey from bedroom pop confessionals to main-stage vulnerability, this feels less like a debut and more like a reckoning with every version of herself that came before.

Becoming Porcelain

Peach describes ‘Porcelain’ as a moment of becoming, not a moment of aesthetic reinvention, but an evolution through lived experience.

“I’m in the middle of becoming someone else. The last time I did that was years ago, when I became Peach Porcelain from Shaylee, and entered into the world of stripping and everything that came with that. Now, it feels like I’m in another porcelain stage.”

That sense of fragility and strength living side by side runs through ‘Out Loud’, a song written from a place that refuses emotional neatness. It is desperate on purpose. Messy on purpose. Human on purpose.

Rather than writing with the benefit of hindsight and emotional distance, Peach leans into the feeling of wanting something that might already be doomed.

“I don’t want to look back on a song about how I know deep down that a closeted relationship can’t last and that I’m accepting that with maturity. I’m holding on. I’m stamping my feet. I’m crying. I’m refusing to accept that my love could be doomed.”

It is not self-delusion. It is defiance. And it sounds exactly like the kind of honesty Peach PRC fans have always shown up for.

Listen to ‘Out Loud’

Listen here:
https://peachprc.lnk.to/outloudDD

Porcelain Album Details

Item	Details
Album	Porcelain
Artist	Peach PRC
Release Date	March 20, 2026
Lead Single	‘Out Loud’
Formats	Digital, CD, Vinyl
Pre-save	https://peachprc.lnk.to/porcelainDD

Official store and bundles:
https://shopau.peachprc.com/

Available bundles include signed art cards, a Pearl Dawn LP, and CD editions for collectors and emotionally attached fans alike.

Win Tickets and Fly to the Wandering Spirit Tour

Pre-ordering ‘Porcelain’ from the official store also puts fans in the running to win tickets to a show on the Wandering Spirit Tour, including flights and accommodation.

Enter here:
https://shopau.peachprc.com/

Tour dates and tickets:
https://www.peachprc.com/tour/

triple j Hottest 100 Reminder

Peach PRC’s tracks’ Miss Erotica’ and ‘Sweet N’ Low’ are both in the mix for this year’s triple j Hottest 100.

Vote here:
https://hottest100.abc.net.au/browse/artist/p

Want More Peach?

• Christmas EP: https://peachprc.lnk.to/CHRISTMASDD
• Join the Peach PRC Discord: https://discord.com/invite/peachprc

Yes, community matters here. Always has.

Accessibility Snapshot

Feature	Notes
Streaming access	Available across all major platforms
Lyrics	Written-forward pop, emotionally direct
Sensory notes	Soft synths, swelling choruses, emotional intensity
ND-friendly tip	‘Out Loud’ hits hardest with headphones and space to pause

This is an album built for replaying one song too many times at 1 am. Plan accordingly.

TLDR;

• Peach PRC’s debut album ‘Porcelain’ lands March 20, 2026
• New single ‘Out Loud’ is vulnerable, desperate and intentional
• Album available to pre-save, pre-order and collect now
• Tour, giveaways and Hottest 100 voting are all live

‘Porcelain’ does not polish the cracks. It lets the light through them.

Stay unruly.

Elton John, Brandi Carlile and Dan Levy Are Giving Us the Gayest New Year’s Eve on SBS

Unruly Folk

20 December 2025

Some people ring in the new year with fireworks. SBS said no, actually, let’s do legendary vocals and Dan Levy gently holding space between two queer music icons.

‘An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile’ is airing New Year’s Eve at 8:50 pm on SBS and SBS On Demand, and it is shaping up to be the kind of joyous, tender, slightly unhinged music special that feels tailor-made for queer hearts and anyone who cries when harmony hits just right.

Filmed earlier this year at the London Palladium, the concert special brings together Elton John and Brandi Carlile for live performances, deep chats, shared history and a very real celebration of their collaborative album ‘Who Believes In Angels?’. Hosting duties are handled by a close friend and Emmy winner, Dan Levy, which honestly tells you everything you need to know about the vibe.

This is not a glossy press-tour performance. These are friends on stage. Stories between songs. A little reverence, a little chaos, and a lot of love.

What to Expect on the Night

Across the evening, Elton and Brandi perform tracks from ‘Who Believes In Angels?’, alongside beloved classics from their own catalogues. There are solo moments, duets, and reimagined versions of songs that already live rent-free in our emotional memory.

Between performances, the pair sit down on stage with Dan Levy for an intimate conversation about their 20-year friendship, their careers, creative process, and what it means to collaborate later in life with trust and respect. There is also exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the album, plus tributes from people closest to them.

It is reflective without being precious. Celebratory without being hollow. And deeply, unmistakably queer in the way chosen family shows up.

Elton John, Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? (Live At The London Palladium)

When and Where to Watch

An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile
New Year’s Eve
8:50 pm AEDT
SBS and SBS On Demand

Perfect viewing for anyone avoiding loud parties, overstimulation, or straight men yelling countdowns at televisions.

Accessibility Snapshot

Based on SBS broadcast and On Demand features

Feature	Details
On-Demand viewing	Available on SBS and SBS On Demand Watch live or later at your own pace On Demand allows pausing, volume control and breaks
Sensory load	Bright stage lighting, live band audio

Friendly reminder that watching at home, in pyjamas, with snacks and zero social obligation is a valid and celebrated way to spend New Year’s Eve.

About the Album

‘Who Believes In Angels?’
Available now across streaming services and physical formats, including CD and an exclusive purple marble LP.

Order and stream here:
https://uma.lnk.to/EltonJohnBrandiCarlileWBIA

TLDR;

• Elton John and Brandi Carlile team up for an intimate concert special
• Hosted by Dan Levy, filmed at the London Palladium
• Airing New Year’s Eve at 8:50 pm on SBS and SBS On Demand
• Equal parts music, friendship, storytelling and queer joy

If you want to start 2026 feeling held, understood, and gently emotionally rearranged, this is the move.

Stay unruly.

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