The new album will be released March 3, 2026. Photo: Google
The Latin Rock Titan Returns: Juanes Announces New Album ‘JuanesTeban’
The wait is almost over for fans of the Colombian legend. Juanes has officially announced that his 12th studio album, titled JuanesTeban, is set to drop on March 6. (Hits Daily Double, 2026)
Alongside the announcement, the Latin rock icon released a teaser trailer giving fans a glimpse into what’s being hailed as one of his most personal projects yet. The LP was co-produced by Juanes himself and the reigning Latin Grammy Producer of the Year, Nico Cotton (known for his work with Aitana and Nathy Peluso).
A “Kaleidoscope” of Sound
According to Juanes, this album is a return to his roots, blending his signature rock style with the rhythmic soul of Latin America.
“It’s like a kaleidoscope of my many moods: joyful, enthusiastic, melancholy,” Juanes shared. “I wanted to make the kind of album that would take me back to the land of dancing and cumbia – the feeling of Latin America, the root of folklore.”
Tracklist Teasers & Collaborations
The album features high-energy collaborations and soulful solo tracks, including:
“Muérdeme” (featuring Bomba Estéreo)
“Una Noche Contigo”
“Hagamos Que”
“Cuando Estamos Tú Y Yo”
Upcoming Tour Dates & Honors
It’s going to be a massive spring for the “A Dios le Pido” singer. Before the album even hits shelves, Juanes will be honored by Univision at Premio Lo Nuestro with the Lifetime Achievement Award on February 19.
He is also set to headline some of the biggest stages in the world:
Viña del Mar (Chile)
Vive Latino (Mexico)
El Carnaval de Barranquilla (Colombia)
Movistar Arena (Madrid, Spain)
About Juanes
With a career spanning over two decades, Juanes remains one of the most influential figures in music history. Since his solo debut Fíjate Bien in 2000, he has secured 26 Latin Grammy Awards and sold over 15 million records worldwide.
Ready to listen?JuanesTeban is available for pre-order.
Ana Cristina Cash explores her roots in her new album. Photo: Gina Binkley, used with permission.
A Fusion of Heritage and Harmony: Ana Cristina Cash Releases New Bilingual Album, The Sunshine State
Acclaimed songstress Ana Cristina Cash has officially released her latest project, The Sunshine State. A masterful blend of her Cuban-American roots and her home in the heart of country music, this bilingual album is now available across all major streaming platforms. (Aristo PR, 2026)
Recorded at the legendary Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee and produced by John Carter Cash and Willie Breeding, the album is a testament to Ana Cristina’s versatility. Listeners can expect to hear her remarkable vocal range on full display, transitioning effortlessly from a resonant contralto to a soaring soprano.
The Duality of Sound
Having spent over a decade in Nashville, Ana Cristina’s artistry is firmly grounded in country music. However, her Spanish lineage provides a distinct depth that sets this project apart.
“That duality is present in everything I do,” says Ana Cristina. “I’m proud to be an American living in Nashville… and equally proud of my Hispanic culture. I grew up speaking both English and Spanish at home, so it felt natural to record Spanish versions of several of my songs.”
Track Highlights
The album serves as a cultural crossroads, featuring a mix of English, Spanish, and Spanglish tracks:
“Daybreak” / “Un Break”: The breezy opening single and its Spanish counterpart.
“Florida Girl”: A heartfelt nod to her roots.
“Cheap Margaritas”: Available in both the original and a playful Spanglish version.
“Last Call”: A fiery track featured in both languages.
Brand New Tunes: Including the nostalgic “Janice” and “Don’t Give Up.”
Inspired by the Everglades
Much of the album’s imagery is drawn from Ana Cristina’s childhood in rural West Miami. She recalls a time when the area was “wild and untouched,” bordered by the Florida Everglades.
“The first home I grew up in… I only had four neighbors, a dirt road, orange trees in the backyard, and our own chickens,” she notes. “That formative period of my life influenced so much of this record.”
About Ana Cristina Cash
Ana Cristina’s career began at the age of six. By 15, she had signed with Sony Music Latin. Her career is marked by historic milestones, including:
Historic Performances: The first Hispanic American to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at a presidential inauguration (2005).
Iconic Venues: Performances at the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Madison Square Garden.
Nashville Legacy: Married to John Carter Cash since 2016, she continues to record at the historic Cash Cabin Studio and recently signed a global publishing deal with BMG Rights Management.
The Sunshine Stateis out now. Experience the soulful blend of country and Latin influences today.
The Sunshine State tracklist:
“Daybreak”
“Cheap Margaritas”
“Florida Girl”
“Janice”
“Last Call”
“Don’t Give Up”
“Un Break (Daybreak Versión En Español)”
“Cheap Margaritas (Spanglish Version)”
“Tu Última Llamada (Last Call Versión En Español)”
Amon Amarth. Photo: Tomas Gidén, used with permission.
Amon Amarth & Dethklok Announce The Amonklok Conquest North American Tour
Swedish metal titans Amon Amarth is joining forces with Dethklok for The Amonklok Conquest, an extensive co-headlining tour crossing North America in Spring 2026. With special guests Castle Rat, the tour promises a night of pure theater and over-the-top heavy metal entertainment. (another side, 2026)
This historic run marks the first time the two titan-sized bands have co-billed together, making it one of the biggest raids of the year.
A Clash of Metal Giants
Amon Amarth has long honored the adventurous ethos of their Viking forebears by taking their music anywhere and everywhere, earning a reputation as one of metal’s most vital and imperious live acts. Hot off a busy year conquering the high seas, supporting Slayer in the U.K. and storming the U.S. with Pantera, the band returns with an all-new theatrical stage production and an extended set for these upcoming dates.
Amon Amarth declares:
“Three bands. One night. The strong will scream. The weak will fall. Limbs will be lost. We will crush skulls beneath our boots and tear the halls down stone by stone. This is not a concert. It is a reckoning. If you survive… perhaps the gods have other plans for you.”
Dethklok: 20 Years of Metalocalypse
In 2026, Dethklok celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since Metalocalypse premiered on Adult Swim. One of the most essential musical multimedia acts ever, Dethklok is both an animated phenomenon and a live metal juggernaut—combining intense musicianship with breakneck cinematic theatricality.
Joining them each night as special guests is the fantastical heavy metal band Castle Rat.
The Rat Queen proclaims:
“On the heels of the Vernal Equinox, our adjacent universes shall align as we bring .•.The Realm.•. of Castle Rat into battle alongside venerable vikings, Amon Amarth, and Metalocalypse metal-masters, Dethklok! Join us, as we seek to expand and defend .•.The Realm.•. from our arch nemesis: Death, Herself — The Rat Reaperess!”
Tour Information & Tickets
The newly announced North American dates are produced by Live Nation. Tickets and full details are available online. For additional updates and information, visit the official tour site.
New Music & What’s Next for Amon Amarth
Amon Amarth recently celebrated a bountiful year with the release of their new single “We Rule The Waves,” along with its accompanying video. Their first new song in years, it signals what’s to come—a brand-new album arriving in late 2026.
Carved from salt and steel, echoing across oceans and sonically barbaric, modern metal doesn’t get more epic, or more essential, than this.
About Amon Amarth
From pole to pole and sea to sea, Amon Amarth are the undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal. Formed in Tumba, Sweden, in 1992, the band has forged an extraordinary legacy over three decades of thunderous, anthemic metal steeped in Viking history, folklore, and culture.
From their underground smash debut Once Sent From The Golden Hall (1998) onward, Amon Amarth have remained an unstoppable creative force. Albums like Twilight Of The Thunder God (2008) and the conceptual triumph Jomsviking (2016) cemented their reputation for ageless anthems and explosive theatrical live shows, making them standard-bearers for heavy metal as a communal, life-affirming experience.
About Dethklok & Metalocalypse
Dethklok is an extreme metal band and the most successful entertainment act on the planet, along with being the seventh-largest economy in the animated world of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse. Live, they are a multimedia powerhouse, blending animation, comedy, and sheer brutality while recreating beloved albums and visuals on stage.
Band members include musician and show co-creator Brendon Small and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan, among others.
Mini Art Museum at the Contemporary’s Family Day, 2024. Photo by Bria Woods, used with permission.
Upcoming Exhibitions & Programs at Contemporary at Blue Star
San Antonio, Texas – In 2026, the Contemporary at Blue Star centers its exhibition programming around the theme of community, marking a major milestone: the organization’s 40th anniversary in June 2026. Curator and Exhibitions Director Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray frames the year as an opportunity to reflect on the Contemporary’s history, the role community has played in shaping the institution, and the ways exhibitions can actively build and strengthen local, national, and international relationships. (Contemporary at Blue Star, 2026)
Below is a look at the upcoming exhibitions and programs.
Mark Menjívar: Murmurations
Opening Night: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. Taco Talk: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. On View: February 6 – May 3, 2026
San Antonio–based artist Mark Menjívar integrates social practice and participatory education models to create intentional community building. His work establishes frameworks for students, community groups, and leaders to engage in critical dialogue around the issues that shape their lives.
Menjívar’s participatory projects often incorporate oral history recording, archive building, publications, and installations that present collective conversations while inviting continued public engagement. Over the last two decades, he has completed more than a dozen multifaceted, long-term projects.
This mid-career survey highlights selected works—including The Luck Archive—while also debuting new projects. Menjívar is currently an Associate Professor in the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Mini Art Museum
Honoring the Late Mary Cantú
Opening Night: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. On View: March 6 – June 7, 2026
The San Antonio arts community was deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mary Cantú on February 18, 2025, at age 45. Cantú was a beloved advocate for arts education and served on the Contemporary’s Education Committee from 2014–2016, playing a key role in the development of the Creative Classrooms program and championing free access to art for San Antonio children.
In 2013, Cantú co-founded the Mini Art Museum with Gabriela Santiago. Using standard office binders as gallery “walls,” the Mini Art Museum invited artists to create miniature works sized to fit inside 8.5 × 11-inch plastic sleeves. Featuring original works by professional artists, the museum encourages close observation, often aided by magnifying glasses, creating a sense of wonder and intimacy.
In spring 2024, the Mini Art Museum collection was transferred to the Contemporary. Exhibited here in its entirety and in memoriam of Mary Cantú, the presentation includes over 100 works by artists such as Kim Bishop, Sarah Castillo, Michael Menchaca, and Vincent Valdez, reflecting the profound impact Cantú made on the community.
Roman Franc: Groups Collective
Opening Night: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. On View: March 6 – June 7, 2026
Artist Roman Franc will travel to San Antonio to create new photographs as part of his ongoing Group Pictures / Collectives series. Since 2015, Franc has photographed groups across cultures and geographies, from residents of Tanna Island in the South Pacific to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.
San Antonio’s layered and interconnected communities provide a rich setting for this project. In alignment with the Contemporary’s 40th anniversary theme, Groups Collective offers glimpses into a larger whole, reflecting the city’s diversity and collective spirit.
Franc (b. 1983, Brno, Czech Republic) holds an MA in Education from Masaryk University and an MFA in Photography from the Institute of Creative Photography at Silesian University, Opava. His practice focuses on non-traditional portraiture and staged photography, alongside curatorial and publishing work.
Berlin Residency Program
2026–2027 Application Cycle Now Open
Contemporary at Blue Star is now accepting applications from artists living and working in Bexar County for its Berlin Residency Program. Launched in 2013, the program enters its 12th cycle in partnership with Künstlerhaus Bethanien (KB).
Each year, four artists are awarded three-month residencies in Berlin, Germany, with the opportunity to also visit San Antonio’s sister city, Darmstadt, Germany.
Residency Support Includes:
$2,000 stipend for travel and living expenses
Coverage of all residency program fees, including:
Studio and living space
Inclusion in the internationally distributed BE magazine
Curatorial visits and workshop access
Eligibility guidelines are available through the application link. Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4 p.m.
About Contemporary at Blue Star
Contemporary at Blue Star presents exhibitions featuring artists from San Antonio and around the world, sharing global perspectives that encourage understanding, empathy, change, and action. As a non-collecting contemporary art space, the Contemporary offers fresh insights into cultural and societal issues by highlighting current trends, movements, and conversations in art.
Admission is always free.
Contemporary at Blue Star 116 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204
trauma ray announces new album – Carnival. Photo: Erasmo Viera, used with permission.
trauma ray Explores the Dark Funhouse on Carnival EP
trauma ray’sCarnival EP captures the Fort Worth five’s strongest, most intense, and exploratory work within the boundaries of a whirlwind year. Carnival delves into moodier, more cerebral material, like holding their past excursions against a funhouse mirror. There’s a distinct sense of unease in these songs, built in a fleeting window of time, proving the band works best under pressure and when pulling from the darkest corners of their subconscious. (another side, 2026)
Carnival will be available on February 20 via Dais Records. Pre-save / pre-order here.
Following the Breakout of Chameleon
Carnival follows the breakout success of Chameleon, trauma ray’s 2024 debut on Dais Records. The album helped firmly establish the band amidst the current wave of shoegaze revivalists. Increasingly agile, trauma ray has proven able to weave between scenes, touring extensively with the likes of Deafheaven, Loathe, Touché Amoré, and more.
A confluence of blitzing riffs and stark beauty, trauma ray’s sound continues to evolve, nodding to loud-quiet-loud greats across metal, grunge, and shoegaze, from Slowdive to Smashing Pumpkins.
New Single: “Hannibal”
trauma ray’s new single and video, “Hannibal,” contorts with a tinge of unprecedented evil, slithery and, as vocalist Uriel Avila puts it, “Stone Temple-y, Alice in Chains-y.” Lyrically, the track taps into teenage angst and the feeling of being dissected and rejected.
“It’s a song about the feeling of doing your best as an individual yet still falling short in the eyes of those you hope to make proud,” Avila explains.
“A lot of it stems from internal battles I faced growing up with my father, role models, and religion. Some of it comes from more recent experiences of being put under the microscope by my peers. It’s a gut-wrenching sensation that I was able to tie lyrically to the visceral mood of the instrumentation that kicks off the track and begins the journey through Carnival’s overall theme.”
Recording Under Pressure
During a brief break in their relentless touring schedule last summer, trauma ray regrouped in Texas for a few days to record a flurry of tracks, later sent to Corey Coffman for mixing and mastering. Core songwriting duo Avila and guitarist Jonathan Perez welcomed increased contributions from the rest of the band, most notably guitarist Coleman Pruitt and bassist Darren Baun, who brought an eerier strain of rhythmic and textural ideas.
This shift coincided with a growing sense of collective dread and anxiety, visually captured in a striking photo set of a deserted amusement park near Brighton, England. Shot on tour by drummer Nicholas Bobotas, the images now serve as the EP’s artwork.
Track-by-Track Through the Funhouse
The wordless opener “Carousel” ushers in Carnival’s unsettling atmosphere, with blasts of static and downcast strums giving way to “Hannibal,” the anthemic lead single packed with power riffs and raw emotion.
“Méliès,” named after French illusionist and filmmaker Georges Méliès, cuts between heavy, sludgy chords and a skyward chorus—“from something scary to like a dream state,” Avila says, channeling the surreal abstraction of its namesake.
“Funhouse” dips into doom metal, featuring sparse guitar work and possibly the band’s slowest BPM yet. Lyrics play with shifting perspectives, culminating in a call-and-response outro—“take my hand / this is not your wonderland”—that conjures opposing forces or frames of mind.
A Jarring Exit: “Clown”
In contrast, the final track “Clown” jolts, flashes, and pummels, like emerging from the other end of a house of horrors, now immersed in the disorienting lights of the carnival. Personified by a knotty, synth-soaked lead guitar squall, the song evokes Robin Williams as an archetype of tragic happiness: those who work hardest to make others laugh may privately be the saddest.
Sonically, the band cites influences like Failure’s “Undone” and “Stuck on You,” alongside the omnipresent Loveless. The result speaks to trauma ray’s growing strength: five musicians absorbing, synthesizing, and expanding on what they love.
Carnival offers a brief, highly loopable detour into darkness from a band growing more formidable by the mile.
Kings Del Wepa U.S. tour has arrived. Photo: Vesper Public Relations, used with permission.
Kings Del Wepa Announce February 2026 U.S. Tour Dates with Live Nation
Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles–based production hub Misterpsychedelia has partnered with Live Nation to announce the Kings Del Wepa February 2026 U.S. tour, bringing the group’s high-energy cumbia wepa live performance to five cities across California and Texas. (Vesper Public Relations, 2026)
The February 2026 tour marks a major milestone in Kings Del Wepa’s U.S. touring expansion, with headline shows in key West Coast and Texas markets.
Kings Del Wepa 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
February 10, 2026 — Ace of Spades — Sacramento, CA
February 12, 2026 — The Regent Theater — Los Angeles, CA
February 17, 2026 — House of Blues — Houston, TX
February 18, 2026 — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall — Dallas, TX
February 19, 2026 — The Aztec Theatre — San Antonio, TX
Each concert will feature a 75–90 minute headline set, delivering the full Kings Del Wepa live experience, immersive, percussive, and built for movement. Tickets available here.
Who Are Kings Del Wepa?
Originating from Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, Kings Del Wepa are known for their commanding stage presence, deep rhythmic roots, and genre-bending sound that fuses traditional cumbia with modern Latin influences.
Their live shows blur the line between concert, cultural ceremony, and dance-floor celebration, making them a standout act in the contemporary Latin music scene.
Popular Kings Del Wepa Songs
Kings Del Wepa have built a strong catalog of fan-favorite tracks that frequently appear on cumbia wepa and Latin dance playlists, including:
Cumbia Lorana, Medio Metro, La Bomba Arabe, Mi Abuela Baila Wepa, La Sampuesana Regreso, Atrévete, Meneando Cinturita, Cumbia de la Cinta, Hey Morros, Wepiriski, and Cumbia Cartagena.
Fans of both traditional cumbia and modern Latin music connect with the band’s catchy melodies, contagious rhythms, and uplifting lyrics, an authentic reflection of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.
Misterpsychedelia and Live Nation Partnership
The 2026 U.S. tour represents a strategic collaboration between Misterpsychedelia and Live Nation, blending global touring infrastructure with curator-driven programming rooted in underground, international, and Latin music cultures.
New Day Symptoms is the new album by Final Gasp, due out February 27. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Final Gasp Announce New Day Symptoms
Steeped in nocturnal death rock adventurism, driven by post-punk anxiety that feels increasingly like the twitching heart of our modern age, and fueled by hardcore punk intensity, the second studio album from Boston’s Final Gasp, New Day Symptoms, does what all great rock records do. (another side, 2026)
Not only does it place itself within a lineage, summoning and amplifying a spectrum of powers from rock ’n’ roll lore, it makes them resonate in the here and now. The album gives voice to the fears and frustrations lurking just under the surface of waking consciousness and transforms them into a rallying cry.
Produced by Arthur Rizk, New Day Symptoms will be released on February 27 via Relapse Records. Pre-order/Pre-save here.
Channeling Fury and Reflection
Throughout New Day Symptoms, Final Gasp creates a potent emotional reaction, balancing fury and forlorn introspection. Frontman Jake Murphy vocalizes both a supercharged howl into the void and a remorseful echo back, capturing the album’s emotional duality.
Lead Single: “The Apparition”
The lead single, “The Apparition,” tells what Jake describes as “a story of reality being much more horrifying than fiction.”
“It’s about a captain and his crew on a small boat. A storm came and capsized it, and he and his two crew members were forced to swim to some sort of safety. Ultimately, only he survived—having to watch his two friends be taken away by something that could have been avoided. He knew a storm was coming but thought they could make it. It’s all about bad timing and facing the consequences.”
“The Apparition” is available now, along with its haunting video directed by Caleb Gowett and Bill Politis.
Expanding the Sound
Where Final Gasp’s acclaimed 2023 debut, Mourning Moon, was a concentrated shot of acrid underground death rock, its propulsion tanks largely filled with references to Samhain and Killing Joke, New Day Symptoms retains that core urgency while vastly broadening its scope.
With new space to explore, the album feels communal: a mapping of personal trials and dark recesses onto a landscape dotted with rafter-rousing marker points.
A More Democratic Process
Final Gasp’s ability to meld opposing forces into something vibrant and new is encoded into their DNA. Forging a sound that both honored and moved beyond their musical backgrounds required deep soul-searching, placing the band on a path whose destination remains open-ended.
One of the main reasons for the broadened sound on New Day Symptoms is that the album was written far more democratically than Mourning Moon, allowing multiple creative voices to shape its direction.
Themes of Acceptance and Moving Forward
That open-mindedness, paired with a firm grip on underground roots, gives New Day Symptoms its galvanizing force. While its predecessor dealt directly with personal loss and anxiety, this album approaches similar themes from a different angle.
“With this one, I didn’t want it to be as personal,” says Jake. “But then reading the lyrics back, I ended up feeling differently about them—they were personal on a different level. A lot of these songs are written from an outside perspective, what could’ve happened if things were different, but ultimately it didn’t end that way. You can’t change what’s already been done, so you just have to move on. It just means it’s a part of who you are now.”
A Record Built to Last
Above all, New Day Symptoms is one of those rare killer rock ’n’ roll albums whose conviction and honesty set it apart, an album primed to stand the test of time.
As acclaimed tours with Abbath, Gatecreeper, Fiddlehead, Poison Ruin, Devil Master, and Imperial Triumphant make clear, Final Gasp’s appeal is both expansive and unbounded.
Last month, Final Gasp announced a headlining North American tour which crosses both coasts, the Midwest and more.
See below for a full list of dates. Tickets are on sale here.
Feb 26: Cambridge, MA – Sonia Mar 01: Cincinnati, OH – Dsgn Clltcv Mar 02: Kansas City, MO – Howdy Mar 04: Denver, CO – Bar 404 Mar 05: Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon Mar 07: Portland, OR – The High Water Mark Mar 08: Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt Mar 09: Seattle, WA – The Funhouse Mar 11: Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial Mar 12: Oakland, CA – Stork Club Mar 13: Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge Mar 14: Joshua Tree, CA – Joshua Tree Mar 15: San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick Mar 16: Mesa, AZ – The Nile Underground Mar 19: Tulsa, OK – Whittier Bar Mar 20: Austin, TX – The Lost Well Mar 21: Dallas, TX – Dusty’s Mar 22: Little Rock, AR – Vinos
Final Gasp is: Jake Murphy – Vocals Alex Consentino – Guitar/Synth Sean Rose – Bass Peter Micanovic – Guitar Kevin Ordway – Drums
Photo: Caleb Gowett, used with permission
New Day Symptoms tracklist: 01 – Eternal Silence 02 – Look Away 03 – The Apparition 04 – Gifted Shame 05 – No Hand To Lead 06 – Prediction 07 – Burials Of Birth 08 – Fractures 09 – New Day Symptoms 10 – Pale Sun
Dave Stewart and Boris Grebenshchikov in The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded. Photo: EG-PR, used with permission.
The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026)
Screening at MoMA’sTo Save and Project: The 22nd International Festival of Film Preservation
Michael Apted’s The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) will be screened as part of To Save and Project: The 22nd MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation. (EG-PR, 2026)
About To Save and Project
To Save and Project is an international festival dedicated to newly preserved film treasures from archives, studios, and independent filmmakers. Many of the films premiering at MoMA will receive their first U.S. screening since their original release, while others will be shown in meticulously restored versions that more closely approximate their original presentation. Some titles will even be screened publicly for the first time ever in New York.
The festival runs from January 8 through February 2, 2026.
About the Film
The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) is a newly restored version of Michael Apted’s documentary, based on the only existing 16mm print, supervised by producer Steven Lawrence and editor Susanne Rostock.
The film is a revealing, rollicking portrait of Boris Grebenshchikov, the Soviet underground rock legend who became the first Russian rocker to record in the West during the early, optimistic days of Glasnost. It captures a rare moment of artistic freedom, cultural collision, and creative risk.
Featured Artists
The film features:
Boris Grebenshchikov
Dave Stewart
Members of the legendary Russian rock band Aquarium
With special appearances by:
Annie Lennox
Chrissie Hynde
Ray Cooper
Crosby, Stills & Nash
and many more
Boris Grebenshchikov is widely regarded as one of the “founding fathers” of Russian rock music and is the founder and lead singer of Aquarium.
Film Details
Title:The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) Directed by: Michael Apted Epilogue Directed by: Steven Lawrence & Susanne Rostock Produced by: Steven Lawrence Edited by: Susanne Rostock
To Save and Project: The 22nd MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation
Date:Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: MoMA, Floor T2/T1, Theater 2 (The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2)
🎤 With an in-person introduction by Producer Steven Lawrence and Editor Susanne Rostock.
A Film Rediscovered
The Long Way Home was released to critical acclaim following its UK broadcast and its premiere at Sundance, yet it has largely disappeared over the past 30 years. By 1988, Michael Apted was already a highly regarded director in both fiction and nonfiction.
Apted’s extraordinary ability to draw people out results in a complex study of an artist who seized a fleeting moment of unimaginable freedom—recording new music with new collaborators—while grappling with the emotional fallout. Members of Aquarium felt abandoned, and longtime Russian fans were uncertain about Grebenshchikov’s English-language songs when he returned home to perform them.
Thanks to producer Steven Lawrence, the film now has a second life in this newly remastered edition. Together with editor Susanne Rostock, Lawrence has also created a new epilogue tracing Grebenshchikov’s life after the release of his U.S. album Radio Silence, including his years in exile and his outspoken criticism of Putin’s war in Ukraine.
The epilogue partially fulfills Apted’s own ambition to make a sequel—a project he hoped to complete before his death in 2021. (Courtesy of MoMA)
The Filmmakers
Michael Apted (Director)
Michael Apted made documentaries and feature films for over forty years. His globally recognized, award-winning work includes the UP Series (1964–2019), which followed the lives of fourteen British individuals from age seven, revisiting them every seven years. His documentary work also includes The Long Way Home, Moving the Mountain, Incident at Oglala, and The Power of the Game.
Steven Lawrence (Producer / New Epilogue Co-Director)
Steven Lawrence is a producer-director who has been making documentaries for over 30 years, focusing on artists, activists, and everyday heroes—from underground Soviet rockers and Senegalese rappers fighting female genital cutting, to Brooklyn cat rescuers and scientists racing to save the human microbiome.
As a producer, his collaborations with Michael Apted include three feature documentaries, among them The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) and Married in America.
Susanne Rostock (Editor / New Epilogue Co-Director)
Susanne Rostock’s more than 20-year collaboration with Michael Apted as editor resulted in a series of richly provocative films, including The Long Way Home, Incident at Oglala, Me & Isaac Newton, Inspirations, The Power of the Game, and Moving the Mountain.
Teatro Audaz’ Season 10 Announcement Celebration will take place this Saturday. Photo: Teatro Audaz
Noche Audaz: A Season 10 Fiesta You Don’t Want to Miss 🎉
Teatro Audaz San Antonio is turning 10 years bold, and they’re celebrating the best way they know how, with familia, cultura, and a full-on fiesta. (Teatro Audaz, 2026)
Noche Audaz marks the official kickoff of their 10th Anniversary Season, Audaz X: A Decade of Familia. It’s part party, part season reveal, and part fundraiser, all coming together for one unforgettable night honoring the past ten years and looking ahead to what’s next.
📅 When & Where
Saturday, January 10 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Teatro Audaz 1310 S. Brazos St. San Antonio, TX 78207
(Yes—free parking!)
🎟 Let’s Talk Tickets
Tickets are available online, and every purchase supports Teatro Audaz and its artists.
💎 Diamante Sponsor Ticket — $50
This option is perfect if you want to go all in:
Admission to the event
Delicious food
Two free drinks
A Season 10 Vecinos sponsorship, which includes a free ticket to an upcoming show
🥈 Silver Fiesta Ticket — $25
A great way to join the celebration:
Admission to the event
Delicious food
One free drink
🎶 What’s in Store?
Expect a lively, high-energy night filled with:
Amazing food and festive drinks
Folklórico dancers from The Academy of Mexican Folk Dance
Live music and special performances
An exclusive reveal of Teatro Audaz’s Season 10 lineup
Plenty of opportunities to support meaningful, community-centered art
❤️ Why Your Support Matters
Every dollar raised goes directly toward Teatro Audaz San Antonio’s productions, educational programs, and community initiatives, helping amplify underrepresented voices on and off the stage.
This night is about more than celebrating, it’s about sustaining a theatre company that tells stories that matter.
Come celebrate. Come support. Come shine with Audaz.
About Teatro Audaz
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Bad Brains 1981 backstage at CBGB New York City. Photo: Glen E. Friedman, used with permission.
Bad Brains Partners With Trust Records to Preserve Punk Legacy
NEW YORK, NY — The iconic and highly influential punk rock band Bad Brains announced last month that they have partnered with Trust Records, the company formed to ensure that classic punk and hardcore music continues to endure. (another side, 2025)
A New Chapter With Trust Records
Under the new deal, Trust Records will ensure that Bad Brains’ music remains available for generations to come. In addition, Trust Records has established an Artist Advisory Board, on which Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer will serve. The board will help guide the future creative vision of Trust Records.
The partnership will govern and administer the entirety of Bad Brains’ owned and controlled intellectual property, including:
Music publishing
Recorded music
Name and likeness
Trademarks
Visual intellectual property
This includes the band’s self-titled debut album as well as seminal releases Rock for Light, I Against I, and Quickness.
Darryl Jenifer on the Partnership
“After 40 plus years of forging the spirit PMA through our brand of progressive punk rock aka Hardcore, I’m happy that Bad Brains will be sharing the wheel with TRUST in our ongoing quest to keep Bad Brains alive in the hearts and minds of our supporters as we step into the future. TRUST’s love and knowledge of Bad Brains and the PMA ethos makes them a perfect match to partner with as we keep Bad Brains ‘Sailin’ On’. Stay tuned for what’s next to come. One love and a hefty dose of PMA.” — Darryl Jenifer, Bad Brains bassist
The Legacy of Bad Brains
Formed in 1978 in Washington, DC, Bad Brains is one of the most influential American recording artists to emerge from the punk and hardcore scene. The band’s pioneering artistry, strong ethics, and virtuosic musicianship have had a profound effect on global culture.
Bad Brains are cited as an influence by countless artists, including Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Sublime, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Deftones.
The original lineup consisted of H.R. (vocals), Dr. Know (guitar), Darryl Jenifer (bass), and Earl Hudson (drums).
Trust Records on the Partnership
“We started Trust Records to promote, preserve, and protect punk and hardcore music and the culture that surrounds it. Bad Brains is the absolute top of the mountain in punk and hardcore. They taught the rest of us how to do it. It is the highest honor to partner with Darryl and Bad Brains in the stewardship of their iconic work.” — Matt Pincus, Founder, Trust Records
“Bad Brains are an iconic and legendary band whose impact on global culture cannot be overstated. We are thrilled that they’ve chosen Trust Records as their home and we look forward to working with them to continue to build their fan base around the world.” — Joe Nelson, Co-founder, Trust Records
About Trust Records
Founded in 2020, Trust Records was created to give classic punk and hardcore records the home they deserve. Born from DIY roots, the genre’s most influential releases shaped generations of disaffected youth around the world. As the industry moves further into the streaming age, preserving both the spirit and legacy of this music is more important than ever.
Trust Records focuses on ensuring this music remains accessible to future generations while maintaining historical accuracy and high-quality releases.
Their catalog includes 40th Anniversary Deluxe editions of Circle Jerks’ Group Sex and Wild in the Streets, 7Seconds’ landmark 1984 album The Crew, and reissues of Youth Brigade’s Sound and Fury, DFL’s My Crazy Life, SSD’s The Kids Will Have Their Say, Ink & Dagger’s The Complete Works, and more.
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