iRock Nashville Music News Update – 90 sec – 2026-08-19 5:45 PM

From iRock Nashville, here is your extended music news update with Dj. Rockin' Cruz. J.J. Cale's classic album, "Okie," is being celebrated for its laid-back vibes, recorded in various Nashville studios back in 1974. This album blends blues, country, and rock into a compact 28-minute experience, showcasing Cale's signature sound. In other news, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently revealed two unreleased tracks from the band's final album. The songs, titled "Bloodlust" and "Farewell My Love," were recorded but didn’t make it onto the self-titled release, leaving fans curious about their potential future. Indie rock duo Bimbo has just dropped a new single titled "Things Keep Getting Worse." This track follows their successful debut and continues to establish their unique sound within the indie scene. Portland's How Strange It Is is also making headlines with their latest single, "Tough Luck." This track offers a sneak peek into their upcoming debut album, "There Is No Evil," set for release on October 20. Finally, Blondshell is back with "Fur Elise," a new single inspired by Beethoven's iconic piece. This track serves as a preview of her highly anticipated third album, "Violin," arriving on September 25. Get more at iRock Nashville dot com, including more Nashville rock news and links to the full stories.

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