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MARVIN Music News: Nine Inch Nails’ Return, MGK’s New Video, Leah Kate’s Next Era, and More

Nine Inch Nails Return with “As Alive As You Need Me To Be”
Nine Inch Nails are back with their first new music in five years, unveiling “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” the lead single from TRON: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). The video, directed by Maxime Quoilin, premiered on screens at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center after the band’s sold-out show, echoing the song’s sense of mounting intensity. The full soundtrack—Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ first-ever Nine Inch Nails–credited score—drops Sept. 19 via Interscope, ahead of Disney’s TRON: Ares in theaters Oct. 10. NIN’s “Peel It Back” world tour continues through Sept. 19 with two nights at LA’s Kia Forum.

MGK Drops “tell me whats up” Video
MGK has released the video for “tell me whats up,” from his No. 1 album lost americana. Directed by Sam Cahill, it weaves together behind-the-scenes clips from the album’s rollout and highlights the community around him. The project has already topped pure album sales, landed in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200, and earned MGK his third No. 1 on the Billboard Rock & Alternative chart. Following MGK Day in Cleveland, his surprise “Lost XX Road Trip” shows, and a merch collab with the Cleveland Browns, the artist now gears up to headline Vans Warped Tour’s 30th Anniversary in Orlando (Nov. 15–16) and the F1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix (Nov. 20–22).

Leah Kate Announces New Album Genius
Platinum-certified pop artist Leah Kate launches her next era with Act I: It Doesn’t Take a Genius (To Ruin Everything), out Sept. 5, featuring new songs “Meltdown” and “ill.” Her upcoming full-length album Genius arrives Nov. 7, rolled out in three acts leading into the full release. With over 350M global streams, a recent cinematic single “Dead Sexy Body,” and her viral hit “10 Things I Hate About You,” Kate has cemented herself as one of pop’s most fearless voices. Following tours with Madison Beer, Hayley Kiyoko, and Chase Atlantic, she enters her boldest chapter yet with Genius.

Baylee Lynn Debuts with “Cautiously Optimistic”
Seventeen-year-old country newcomer Baylee Lynn makes her debut with “Cautiously Optimistic,” which she describes as “for the girlies who ignore all the red flags.” The Greeneville, TN native grew up surrounded by music—singing in church with her family, teaching herself guitar at six, and writing her first song by 13. Drawing inspiration from icons like Dolly Parton and Faith Hill, Lynn blends timeless storytelling with modern pop elements, positioning herself as one of Nashville’s most exciting young voices to watch.

Bo Staloch Shares “Born To”
Folk-pop newcomer Bo Staloch releases “Born To,” a heartfelt new single co-written with Jackson Shanks and X Ambassadors’ Sam Nelson Harris. Paired with a playful visualizer, the track highlights Staloch’s warm yet commanding vocals in a soaring love song. The Austin-born, Nashville-based artist has quickly built momentum, opening for Zach Bryan at London’s Hyde Park and making his U.S. festival debut at Lollapalooza Chicago this summer. With “Born To,” Staloch continues his rise as a promising new name in folk-pop.

Laci Kaye Booth Releases “Luck Of The Draw”
Geffen Records artist Laci Kaye Booth returns with “Luck Of The Draw,” a poignant single about resilience and acceptance in the face of chaos. Co-written with Ryman Wooten and produced by Ben West, the track pairs her signature honesty with atmospheric production. Its visualizer, directed by Natalie Sakstrup, sets Booth as a stoic figure in a neon-lit Nashville club, embodying both fragility and strength. The song signals an emotional new chapter for Booth as she deepens her space in the country and Americana landscape.