Kurt Vile And The Violators
Released in God’s year of 2026, the 250th anniversary of the founding of America in Kurt Vile’s fine city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s been good to me finds one of our nation’s greatest songwriters staking a claim on his hometown. “This is my ‘bringing it all back home to Philly’ record,” Vile says. “I’m treating it like my last one. I put everything into it. It’s my best vocal record. It’s my best electric guitar record. It’s my most organic record, made in the comfort of my own zone.” Largely self-produced, with assists from Adam Langellotti, keys wiz Matthew Jugenheimer, drummer Kyle Spence, guitarist Jesse Trbovrich, and longtime Violators boardsman Rob Schnapf, the record embodies Vile’s understanding of music as a conversation between people across time and space. The title track is an ode to his hometown that doubles as an homage to Tom Petty’s homage to California. The barn-burning “Chance to Bleed” features guest spots from Memphis OGs Natalie Hoffman and Greg Cartwright but boasts a music video proudly shot at the Philly venue Kung Fu Necktime and features a cameo by local legend Schoolly D. “You Don’t Know Cuz It’s My Life” is Kurt’s take on a stadium anthem, building up to a laid-back yet triumphant chant of “I’m from Phil-a-del-phiaaaaaaah!” that you can imagine a crowd of Eagles fans screaming along to, Twisted Teas pointed towards the heavens. Make no mistake: Philadelphia’s been good to me is the sound of Philly’s constant hitmaker coming back to kick ass, son the haters, and put on for the City of Brotherly Love — and in true Kurt Vile fashion, doing so while sounding more relaxed than ever. Between the 250th anniversary of America and its hosting of select World Cup games, 2026 is shaping up to be a big deal for Philadelphia. “And then there’s one other thing,” Vile says. “I gotta be that third thing. Because I am Philadelphia. I gotta own it. I gotta rise to the occasion.”
Night Moves
Secret Weapon Turns 21!
Secret weapon. They’re back. It’s been a year since their super fun 20th bash celebration — don’t miss this official coming of age party!
The Pizza Party Tour
GlizzyFest – Day 2
DAY 1 (FRIDAY) LINEUP: VIRGIN MARY, PISTOL GRIP, PETTY BIEGE, BURN THE WITCH HUNTERS, FALSE POSITIVE, FEVEREST, FLORA NOVA, JUSTIN PICKETT, JOY RAGER, KEVIN MCCLURE, KID CORDUROY, RANDALL GRUBER, TJUNIOR, ASHFROMTHEPAST HOSTED BY OTIS JULIUS with SURREAL THE MC (ON THE 1’S & 2’S) DAY 2 (SATURDAY) LINEUP: OTIS JULIUS w/ DJ STRAWSTONE, FOREST, JAY INFLUENTIAL, BIGG RAY WEST, BOBO THUH BREADBOY, DREAD & STRANGE, HYBRID PROMOTIONS, ZARATTI, LUCKS, DUSTIN WARBEAR & ACE WILD, AYCE, CRISIS CHILD, HEART BREAK KING, THUGGY YUXK, BOYD, JAMIE TRILLER, JXHNNY BLISS, KING SERP, KAZPYR, KRMZN ENGMA, LORETTA LIT, URIAH G FRIENDS, CODY CROOKZ, 4WORN N4TION, UPSET, AUSTIN BELIEVE, VIRTUE-US HOSTED BY OTIS JULIUS with SURREAL THE MC (ON THE 1’S & 2’S) and a FREE AFTER PARTY w/ OCEAN AVENUE DAY 3 (SUNDAY) LINEUP: FEARSAID, SMOKEBREAK, EVIL SHADOWS, TILL HELL, XENO ZEUS, IZZY DUNFORE, JAY LIVELY, MUMBLES, OGI KIDD, P-TRO, ATM, ALIEN NATION REVIVAL, ILLANOISE, 3BLADE HOSTED BY OTIS JULIUS with SURREAL THE MC (ON THE 1’S & 2’S)
Sleep Theory
Sleep Theory delivers the dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks that the rock world desperately needs. Cullen Moore is a powerhouse singer who outmatches nearly all his peers, recalling the most classic and timeless pop, R&B, and rock n’ roll vocalists of the last several decades. In less than two years, they became the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio, with three songs on the year-end rock charts on YouTube and Amazon. “Fallout” was the ninth most-played song on Active Rock in 2024. Jelly Roll and David Draiman sing the band’s praises. Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, Beartooth, Nothing More, Wage War, Set It Off, and Daughtry have taken them on tour. On Afterglow, Sleep Theory’s full-length debut, and the Paper Hearts EP, the band’s rich, emotional sound combines anthemic heavy rock like Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon with pop and R&B, equally adept at breakdowns and ballads. Amazon Music, Loudwire, and Revolver named them an Artist To Watch in 2025. Revolver rightly declared, “The band’s exciting mix of metalcore, pop, and R&B … has positioned Sleep Theory as one of heavy music’s biggest breakouts.” Sleep Theory pushes themselves creatively at every turn, catapulting the genre to new sonic heights.
Confined in Flesh
Confined in Flesh – Old school death metal from Kansas City, MO https://www.facebook.com/ConfinedInFlesh/ Manson Lamps – bog sludge doom stoner rock from Omaha feat. former members of Orpheus, Scabby Ghouls & Super Moon! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571125720677 Cycles of Entropy – Omaha metal https://www.instagram.com/cyclesofentropy/ The Band That Will Never Break Up party rock from Omaha
SOUNDTRACK KICKBACK: Spring Attack! 420 Edition!
NEW SERIES ALERT! Nice Enough Ent presents the SOUNDTRACK KICKBACK! with our first event being the Spring Attack! 420 Edition! Combining Hiphop Djs with Emcees at a great venue… we hope to recreate a true “Kickback” vibe that we all grew up with. No need to pass the Aux… the DJs will keep the energy right!
Machine Country
INOCULATION + NOXIS
