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NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ALL(H)OURS’ has released their first fan song shortly after celebrating their second-year debut anniversary (January 10th) and ahead of their upcoming tour, ALL(H)OURS 1st FANCON in North America. All of the members of ALL(H)OURS participated in the lyric writing for the track, “My Spring, My Light, My Breath”, and members XAYDEN, MASAMI, and HYUNBIN also took part in composing the song. This single has been released as a gift for their fans so that the members of ALL(H)OURS can share their immense gratitude for them, along with their commitment to be together long into the future. “My Spring, My Light, My Breath” is ALL(H)OURS’ first ballad track, and with it, they have shown a more vulnerable side to their artistry. Whereas their previous releases focused on powerful performances and music, this single emphasizes tender emotions over flashy stages.

“We carefully poured our hearts into this song while thinking about the moment we first met our fans and the story we will continue to create together. Just like the warm spring that comes after a long, cold winter, we hope this song stays warm in our Min(ut)es’ hearts. Just like the lyrics that promise eternity, we will always be by our Min(ut)es’ side. Let’s keep blooming our own story together, without ever changing.” – KUNHO, ALL(H)OURS

The release of this single also expresses the group’s excitement to greet more of their international fans through their upcoming tour, ALL(H)OURS 1st FANCON in North America. The group will perform across North America in Jersey City, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, San Jose, and Los Angeles. Tickets are available on KPOPTickets.com

ABOUT ALL(H)OURS

ALL(H)OURS is a South Korean boy group under EDEN Entertainment. It was founded by Cho Hae-sung, the former vice president of JYP Entertainment, who managed groups such as Stray Kids, TWICE, and ITZY. As of January 2025, EDEN Entertainment became a JYP Entertainment family label.

ALL(H)OURS debuted on January 10th, 2024, with their first mini-album, ALL OURS. The group comprises seven members: KUNHO, YOUMIN, XAYDEN, MINJE, MASAMI, HYUNBIN, and ON:N. The group name, ALL(H)OURS, is a play on the phrases “all ours” and “all hours,” which represents the group’s commitment to always giving their all in everything they do.

The group received three Rookie award nominations from prestigious awards shows, such as Best New Male Artist at the 2024 MAMA Awards, 32nd Hanteo Music Awards, and 39th Golden Disc Awards.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Songs of Butler & Cupples launch their project with their debut single ‘Bad Habits’, a striking pop-rock release that introduces a songwriting-first ethos built on substance, collaboration, and timeless songwriting over image or hype.

Rather than operating as a traditional band or artist, The Songs of Butler & Cupples exists as a creative framework, one that places the song above the spotlight. Written by two long-standing industry writers, the project emerges in contrast to a culture where perception often outweighs content. ‘Bad Habits’ is the first statement of that philosophy: direct, emotionally charged, and grounded in strong melodic craft.

Opening with a grungy, hard-hitting guitar line, ‘Bad Habits’ immediately establishes its tone before unfolding into a powerful and captivating vocal performance. The track walks the line between pop, rock, and grunge, balancing raw edge with a polished, contemporary production that never overshadows the song itself. There’s an immediacy to the melody that pulls the listener in, paired with an underlying sense of tension and attitude that gives the track its bite.

What sets ‘Bad Habits’ apart is its sense of timelessness. It feels just as relevant and resonant as a track released ten or twenty years ago, while still carrying a bold, modern presence suited to 2026. The songwriting is confident and uncluttered, allowing the vocal to lead while the instrumentation reinforces the song’s emotional weight and dismissive, judgement-free energy.

While ‘Bad Habits’ marks the public debut of The Songs of Butler & Cupples, the writers behind the project are far from newcomers. Their work has quietly formed part of the cultural backdrop for years, appearing across major television series, sporting broadcasts, and internationally recognised programming. That experience shows in the restraint and clarity of the songwriting, music designed to connect, not compete for attention.

At its core, The Songs of Butler & Cupples is about creating space for artists to express what matters to them, free from expectation. Bad Habits is the first chapter in a project driven by collaboration, observation, and a belief that great songs still speak for themselves.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ecuadorian-American artist James Laurent never set out to be a musician, let alone an independent album artist navigating the chaos of Los Angeles. Now 26, the RIAA Certified Gold engineer and producer turns inward with his latest 8-track album, Laugh at the Tragedy, a stark, emotionally raw indie-electric rock record shaped by burnout, heartbreak, addiction, and an unflinching sense of irony.

Before music, James’ life revolved around soccer. That path ended abruptly at 17 with a devastating knee injury that crushed his chances of playing professionally in Sweden. With no backup plan, no mentors, and no local studios, James took a family laptop and a borrowed USB microphone from school and taught himself how to make music. What began as survival became obsession. Engineering quickly turned into his calling.

By 20, James was a sought-after engineer in Los Angeles, working with record labels and studios. By 23, he had moved into post-production, contributing to major television productions for South Park, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Cartoon Network, and more. He is now one of the youngest engineers in the country to design, build, and configure Dolby Atmos–certified mixing studios, including two rooms at Amazon Music in Culver City.

After years behind the scenes, James stepped into the spotlight with a carefully planned rollout of singles that landed him on Apple Music’s “New in Rock”, leading up to his independent debut album Degen Z, which peaked at #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart. But behind that momentum, everything was quietly unravelling.

Laugh at the Tragedy was written and recorded in six sleepless days in early September. Over that span, James created 22 songs, seven of which became this album, while others laid the foundation for his upcoming third record, Womanizer. The writing process unfolded under extreme pressure: averaging just a few hours of sleep per week while juggling album planning, the FX Alien: Earth TV show launch, and mounting financial strain as a fully independent artist.

Then came the breaking point. James returned home one day to find his girlfriend of four years had moved out, and the relationship ended. At the same time, he was hiding a serious cocaine addiction, drowning in debt from finishing Degen Z, and staring down doubled living expenses just as his debut rollout began.

Faced with an empty apartment and a future collapsing in real time, James didn’t cry. He laughed.

“When everything goes wrong, and I mean truly everything, there is such a painfully funny irony that you can’t believe it’s happening to you,” says James. “All you can do is laugh at the tragedy you’re surrounded by.”

That moment became the emotional core of the album. Sonically, Laugh at the Tragedy is a sad, stripped-back indie rock record, deeply vulnerable and unpolished by design. It captures exhaustion, betrayal, addiction, and self-awareness without theatrics or false redemption arcs. The songs don’t search for answers; they sit inside the discomfort, letting honesty lead.

Despite the darkness surrounding its creation, light has begun to break through. James recently received his first Gold plaque, secured his first-ever sync placement for a Netflix feature film, without a publishing deal, sync agent, or prior submissions, and continues to push forward independently against staggering odds.

Laugh at the Tragedy stands as James Laurent’s most personal work to date: a record born from collapse, held together by humour, and driven by the stubborn refusal to disappear quietly.

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Melanie Martinez releases new track today

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Today, Melanie Martinez returns with “POSSESSION,” a candy-coated gut punch from the multi-platinum, multi-hyphenate global alt-pop phenomenon. With razor sharp lyricism tucked inside glossy melodies, the track peels back the ways power can masquerade as love. The song is haunting, satirical and spotlights Melanie’s trademark blend of charm, mischief and bite. Welcome to Melanie Martinez’s new world order – Cry Baby is dead.

Listen to “POSSESSION” HERE: https://melaniemartinez.lnk.to/possession

With 30 billion+ global streams, 5.54 billion official YouTube views and 62.2 million+ followers across platforms, Melanie Martinez has stretched, shaped, and molded alternative pop into an immersive, innovative, and inimitable world of her own design. Since emerging in 2012, the New York-born Latin-American singer, songwriter, director, and visionary has not only blurred the lines between genres, but also between reality and fantasy, beckoning audiences into the warm embrace of her singular artistry. Martinez broke ground with her iconic 2015 debut LP, CRY BABY. The 2x-Platinum album, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and is mother to the 3x-Platinum “Dollhouse,” 2x-Platinum staples “Pity Party,” “Play Date” “Pacify Her,” “Carousel,” “Mad Hatter,” and “Soap,” and Platinum favorites “Training Wheels,” “Sippy Cup,” “Alphabet Boy,” and “Tag, You’re It.” After vaulting to #6 on the Billboard 200, this debut has gone on to log 208 non-consecutive weeks on the chart. In its wake, she notched two consecutive Top 3 debuts on the Billboard 200 with the Platinum-certified K-12 (2019) and PORTALS (2023). All three albums debuted #1 on the Billboard Alternative chart. Upon release of K-12 Melanie also made her film debut with an accompanying musical of the same name which upon its release was #6 at the box office world-wide. On her tour for this record, she donated a dollar of every ticket to The Trevor Project. PORTALS debuted on The Billboard 200 at #2 and spawned “VOID” and “DEATH,” her first original songs to debut on the Billboard Hot 100. 2023 also saw Melanie release a perfume line in partnership with Flower Shop Perfumes. This is after her original perfume, CRY BABY, which was self-released in 2016, was a sold-out success. The collection has since expanded to include candles, body sprays, and perfume pendants. Her fragrances have quickly emerged as a standout in the category, ranking among the top five best sellers at ScentBar, the nation’s leading indie fragrance retailer. In 2024, Martinez embarked on her first-ever global arena headline tour, The Trilogy Tour, packing legendary venues on multiple continents, including sold-out successive nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. 2024 also saw the artist headline the world-famous Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago and the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City.

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10-year-old global entertainer King Moore announces the signing of Ethiopian singer-songwriter Christina Elias following a historic international collaboration.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — At just 10 years old, global kid entertainment phenom King Moore is redefining what leadership, creativity, and global impact look like for the next generation. Actor, singer, dancer, recording artist, philanthropist, and founder of King Moore World, King Moore officially announces the signing of his first artist, Ethiopian singer-songwriter Christina Elias, marking a historic milestone for his growing global entertainment empire.

The announcement follows King Moore’s participation in an unprecedented global collaboration project in Moscow, Russia (October 2025), where youth and adults from 16 countries gathered to celebrate culture, creativity, and unity through music. Representing the United States, King Moore delivered a standout performance of his hit single “Brand New,” which immediately became the breakout anthem of the event.

The impact was instant. Countries from across the globe requested to remix “Brand New” in their native languages, inspired by King Moore’s message of optimism, confidence, and global unity. Among the international talents, one voice rose above the rest, Christina Elias of Ethiopia.

Christina’s powerful, genre-blending performance, delivered in both her native language and English, captivated audiences and artists alike. Her unique sound, cultural authenticity, and undeniable star presence caught the attention of King Moore, who immediately recognized her as a once-in-a-generation talent.

That moment sparked a vision bigger than a collaboration.

It sparked a movement.

Christina Elias is now officially signed to King Moore World, becoming the label’s first female artist and first multifaceted talent signed outside of King Moore himself, a defining step in King’s mission to provide global opportunities for young creatives around the world.

ABOUT KING MOORE

At only 10 years old, King Moore’s global influence is extraordinary.

Film & Television
• The Wild Robot (DreamWorks)
• Cora Bora — Langdon
• Wonder Pets (Nick Jr.)
• CoComelon — Cody (10 episodes)
• PBS Christmas Special (2024)
• America’s Got Talent (NBC/Peacock)

Commercials
• National AT&T + LA Clippers campaign
• National Toyota campaign

Live Performances
• National TV appearance and performance at the Claressa Shields Fight
• National Anthem performances
• 10-City Tour with Kenan Thompson (Nickelodeon)
• 20-City Tour with That Girl Lay Lay (Nickelodeon)

Advocacy & Leadership
• Youngest entertainer to visit the White House and speak on gun violence prevention (Biden-Harris Administration)
• Founder, Kicks 2 Grow Foundation
• Founder & CEO, King Moore World
• Global Brand Ambassador, SoDog Enterprises

Through King Moore World, King is building a platform designed to discover, develop, and elevate global talent, proving that age is not a limitation, vision is everything.

ABOUT CHRISTINA ELIAS

Born March 18, 2013, Christina Elias is a singer-songwriter blending modern production with deep Ethiopian cultural roots. Raised in a studio environment under the influence of one of Ethiopia’s greatest producers, Christina developed a rare musical ear and creative depth at an early age.

While many initially knew her as “Ella Man’s daughter,” Christina firmly established herself as a standalone artist with “Shelemat,” showcasing her vocal power, songwriting strength, and artistic maturity. She frequently collaborates with her father under their joint creative banner “Ella Man and Christina,” merging legacy with innovation.

In 2025, Christina represented Ethiopia on the global stage at “Our Generation” in Moscow, Russia, performing her original song “U Made Me Strong.” Her emotionally charged performance earned widespread praise and secured her a Top 10 finish (186 points) among competitors from Brazil, China, the USA, Russia, and more.

Her latest release, “Brand New Ethiopia” (2026) a collaboration with King Moore, has been hailed as a modern anthem celebrating Ethiopia’s evolving identity, blending contemporary rhythms with soulful, culturally rich vocals.

A GLOBAL INITIATIVE WITH A POWERFUL MESSAGE

The signing of Christina Elias is more than a label announcement, it represents King Moore’s global initiative to identify, uplift, and invest in young talent across borders, cultures, and languages.

Through King Moore World, King Moore is creating a space where kids and adults worldwide are empowered with real opportunities, creative ownership, and a global platform, proving that collaboration, not competition, is the future of entertainment.

This historic signing marks the beginning of a new era, one led by youth, unity, and fearless global vision.

King Moore World has officially gone global.

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