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General Onsale Begins Wednesday, January 29 at 12pm Local Time at NIN.com
Today, Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15, in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and more. The European leg will also feature major festival appearances at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, Open’er in Gdynia, Poland, and Mad Cool in Madrid, Spain, among others.
The North American leg will launch on Wednesday, August 6, in Oakland, CA, at Oakland Arena. Nine Inch Nails will also headline arenas in Portland, OR; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Nashville, TN; Houston, TX, and more. The tour will wrap up on Thursday, September 18, in Los Angeles, CA, at the Kia Forum. See below for the itinerary.
The band’s 2022 world tour, which included a mixture of headline shows and festival headlining slots, earned stellar reviews. Boston Magazine marveled, “how cool was Trent Reznor and the rest of the band this weekend? Just off the charts, really.” Kerrang hailed Nine Inch Nails’ London show as “one of the year’s most exceptional gigs…[from] a live band that, on form like this, is inarguably the best in the world. Bow down.” The tour concluded in Cleveland with a show that Cleveland.com proclaimed “one of the greatest and most singular concerts in the band’s history.” Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, Nine Inch Nails has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, January 29 at 12pm local time at nin.com.
‘Peel It Back’ 2025 World Tour Dates:
^Festival Date
Sun Jun 15 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
Tue Jun 17 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Wed Jun 18 – London, UK – The O2
Fri Jun 20 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Sat Jun 21 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting^
Tue Jun 24 – Milan, Italy – Parco della Musica Novegro
Thu Jun 26 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Fri Jun 27 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle
Sun Jun 29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Tue Jul 01 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Thu Jul 03 – Gdynia, Poland – Open’er^
Mon Jul 07 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Thu Jul 10 – Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool^
Sat Jul 12 – Oeiras, Portugal – NOS Alive^
Wed Aug 06 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Fri Aug 08 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Sun Aug 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Tue Aug 12 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Thu Aug 14 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
Fri Aug 15 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sun Aug 17 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Tue Aug 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Fri Aug 22 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sat Aug 23 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Tue Aug 26 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Wed Aug 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Fri Aug 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sun Aug 31 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Featuring performances by: Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome. Alanis Morissette, Anderson. Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes
INGLEWOOD, CA — FireAid has announced the official line-ups for January 30th with Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome. Alanis Morissette, Anderson. Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes will be performing at the Kia Forum.
100-percent of ticket purchases will go to benefit FireAid relief efforts, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived for this event.
Tickets for both concerts go on sale starting Wednesday, January 22, at Noon PT via Ticketmaster.
Tickets are only valid for the venue that you selected when you purchased your ticket(s). They are not valid for both venues.
The event will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Kia Forum (doors open at 5:00 p.m.) and Intuit Dome will begin at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.). In an effort to ensure people can experience as much of the FireAid benefit show as possible, fans who buy tickets for Intuit Dome will be able to view the Kia Forum show, when it begins, on screens inside the Intuit Dome. Conversely, when the Kia Forum show ends, fans inside will be able to view the acts at Intuit Dome, on screens at the Kia Forum, until the end of the event.
Broadcast via AMC Theatres, Apple Music, Netflix, YouTube & More
Fans around the world can join the cause as FireAid will be broadcast and streamed live across an impressive range of platforms, including Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM’s exclusive “LIFE with John Mayer” channel, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Serving as the national audio partner, iHeartRadio will leverage its vast network of over 860 radio stations, digital platforms, and the iHeartRadio app to amplify the initiative and connect audiences nationwide.
Leading an impressive group of sponsors, Scopely has signed-on as a Presenting Partner of FireAid. Diamond Partners for the benefit event include American Express, AT&T, The Capital Group, U.S. Bank, UBS and Venmo, and Gold Partners are Intuit, Starbucks and YouTube, with Verizon as a Silver Partner. There is still time to support FireAid, for sponsorship information, please contact Dan Griffis at Oak View Group, [email protected].
All proceeds from FireAid will go directly to short-term relief efforts and long-term wildfire prevention initiatives, with funds managed by the Annenberg Foundation. Event costs will be covered by the LA Clippers.
The FireAid benefit concert is being produced by Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents. Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet is the executive producer and Rick Krim is the FireAid talent producer.
For donations, media credentials and concert information, please visit FireAidLA.org and via social @FireAidLA.
Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol on all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30. Stops include New York‘s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles‘ Kia Forum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and many more iconic venues.
Tickets:
Artist pre-sales begin Wednesday, January 22 at 9 a.m. local time. General onsale begins Friday, January 24 at 9 a.m. local time. For tickets and info, visit billyidol.net/tour.
Proceeds from Los Angeles Show at Kia Forum to Benefit American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region
Five dollars from every ticket sold for the Los Angeles show at Kia Forum will be donated to the American Red Cross to support Southern California Wildfire Relief. Billy Idol will personally match this donation.
Watch the promotional video featuring Billy Idol, Joan Jett, and comedian Matt RifeHERE.
BILLY IDOL: IT’S A NICE DAY TO…TOUR AGAIN!
All tour dates include Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Coheed and Cambria have announced a North American co-headline summer tour with Taking Back Sunday, supported by Foxing. The tour kicks off on August 16th in St. Louis and wraps up on September 21st in Seattle. Tickets are on sale this Friday, January 17th, at 10 AM local time here.
Upcoming Coheed and Cambria Tour Dates
*= co-headline with Mastodon **= co-headline with Taking Back Sunday
3/07 – 3/09 – Tool in the Sand @ Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5/10 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center*
5/11 – Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Civic Coliseum*
5/13 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater*
5/15 – Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park*
5/16 – Charleston, SC @ Firefly Distillery*
5/17 – Augusta, GA @ William B Bell Auditorium [no Mastodon]
5/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC*
5/28 – Portland, ME @ Cross Insurance Arena*
5/30 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview*
5/31 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain*
6/01 – Youngstown, OH @ Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre*
6/03 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum*
6/04 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Arena*
6/06 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena*
6/07 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center*
6/08 – Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall*
7/11 – 2000 Trees Festival @ Cheltenham, UK
8/16 – St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park**
8/17 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park**
8/19 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island**
8/20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Armory**
8/22 – Detroit, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill**
8/23 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors**
8/24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage**
8/26 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion**
8/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann**
8/29 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center**
8/30 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway**
9/2 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion**
9/3 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater**
9/5 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy**
9/6 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre**
9/8 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall**
9/9 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater**
9/10 – Dallas, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory**
9/12 – Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre**
9/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre**
9/15 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park**
9/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre**
9/18 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre**
9/20 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn**
9/21 – Seattle, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery**
11/08 – 11/13 – SS Neverender – Coheed Cruise – from Miami to Cozumel
The Father of Make Believe due March 14th
VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP
Coheed and Cambria also have shared the new single “Someone Who Can” from their forthcoming album The Father of Make Believe, set for release on March 14th via Virgin Music Group.
Yesterday Lost
Goodbye, Sunshine
Searching For Tomorrow
The Father of Make Believe
Meri of Mercy
Blind Side Sonny
Play The Poet
One Last Miracle
Corner My Confidence
Someone Who Can
The Continuum I: Welcome to Forever, Mr. Nobody
The Continuum II: The Flood
The Continuum III: Tethered Together
The Continuum IV: So It Goes
“Someone Who Can” is arguably the band’s most accessible song in their 24-year career. Frontman Claudio Sanchez remarked, “When you’re growing up, you’re perpetually trying to understand the world that’s changing around you. Over time, it’s comforting to reach the conclusion that you’ll never truly have things figured out.”
Along with the track’s release, the band shared its heartwarming video (directed by Mason Mercer) where we glimpse the early days of Coheed and Cambria in and around Nyack, New York. “Someone Who Can” follows the previously shared singles Blind Side Sonny and Searching For Tomorrow along with Claudio Covers, which arrived at the end of last year.
Featuring Special Guests Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, And We The Kings
Music icon Avril Lavigne, an eight-time GRAMMY® nominee and diamond-certified artist, has thrilled fans by announcing the 2025 extension of her blockbuster Greatest Hits Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the newly added 19-date run begins on Sunday, May 18, at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB, and spans cities across the U.S. and Canada. Highlights include a massive stadium show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, and a highly anticipated stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tour concludes on Friday, June 27, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY.
Joining Avril on this leg of the tour are several notable acts. Simple Plan will accompany her for all U.S. dates, while Fefe Dobson joins the Canadian stops. Additionally, We The Kings are set to appear on select dates across both countries.
Fans can expect a powerhouse setlist featuring Avril’s biggest hits, including the multi-platinum anthems “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “Girlfriend,” and “Here’s to Never Growing Up.” These timeless tracks, alongside others from her groundbreaking career, promise an unforgettable live experience.
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on Tuesday, December 3, at 10 AM local time. General sales begin Friday, December 6, at 10 AM local time through AvrilLavigne.com. Fans looking for an elevated experience can purchase VIP packages, which include perks like premium seating, access to the pre-show “I’M WITH YOU” Hospitality Lounge, and exclusive merchandise. Details are available at VIPnation.com.
Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits 2025 Tour Dates:
Sun May 18 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre +
Tue May 20 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre +
Sun May 25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre *
Tue May 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Wed May 28 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater *
Fri May 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
Tue Jun 03 – London, ON – Canada Life Place +
Thu Jun 05 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort +
Sat Jun 07 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
Sun Jun 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*
Tue Jun 10 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
Thu Jun 12 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis *
Tue Jun 17 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park *
Wed Jun 18 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
Fri Jun 20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Sat Jun 21 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *^
Mon Jun 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place *^
Thu Jun 26 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
Fri Jun 27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
Sun Jun 29 – Burls Creek, ON – Burl’s Creek Event Grounds~ (visit AllYourFriendsFestival.com for ticket details)
*With Simple Plan and We The Kings +With Fefe Dobson and We The Kings ^ No We The Kings ~Festival Date
A Legacy of Success
Avril Lavigne continues to make history as one of the most influential artists of her generation. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, including 12.5 million in the U.S., her impact on music and culture remains unparalleled. Earlier this year, she completed a sold-out run of North American dates and headlined major festivals across the UK and Europe, including a celebrated debut at Glastonbury.
From her record-breaking debut album Let Go to her latest release, Love Sux, Avril’s catalog has earned her a place among the best-selling Canadian artists of all time. Her accolades include eight GRAMMY® nominations, ten JUNO Awards, and inductions into both the Hollywood and Canada Walks of Fame.
For more details and a full list of tour dates, visit AvrilLavigne.com.
LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as drummer—share their first brand new music in seven years.
FIRST NEW MUSIC IN SEVEN YEARS “THE EMPTINESS MACHINE” — LISTEN HERE
The iconic band has shared a deluge of treats for fans:
A new single and video (premiering today at 4pm PT/7pm ET) for “The Emptiness Machine,” plus a global livestream performance (available only for 24 hours), and the launch of 6 upcoming arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul,and Bogota as part of the “From Zero” World Tour.
Stay tuned for the premiere of a Joe Hahn-directed video immediately following the livestream HERE!
LP Underground fan club exclusive pre-sales start September 6 and general on-sales September 7. Go to LinkinPark.com for more info.
LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, HAMBURG, LONDON, SEOUL & BOGOTA ARENA SHOWS ON SALE BEGINNING SATURDAY: HERE
These surprises herald the arrival of LINKIN PARK’s first album since 2017, FROM ZERO, on November 15. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE (via Warner Records).
Linkin Park with new members and Apple Music host Zane Lowe
Tomorrow, Friday September 6th, the band joins long-time friend and Apple Music host Zane Lowe for an in-depth candid conversation about the incredible legacy of Linkin Park, the 7-year long journey to new music and their excitement for the future. Fans can tune in at 6AM PT to watch the full interview HERE.
NEW ALBUM FROM ZERO
FROM ZERO album artwork
From Zero Tracklist
From Zero (Intro)
The Emptiness Machine
Cut The Bridge
Heavy Is The Crown
Over Each Other
Casualty
Overflow
Two Faced
Stained
IGYEIH
Good Things Go
Without expectations, Shinoda, Delson, Farrell, and Hahn quietly began meeting up again in recent years. Rather than “trying to restart the band,” their instinct was to simply spend more time together, and reconnect with the creativity and camaraderie that has been at the core of their friendship since college. During this time, they invited various friends and cohorts to join them in the studio; among the guests, they found a special kinship with Armstong and Brittain. A natural chemistry drew these musicians back into its gravitational pull as they logged more and more hours in the studio. It was the sound of lifelong musicians rediscovering the uncontainable energy of a new beginning once again. Over this season, FROM ZERO was born.
About the new era, Shinoda stated, “Before LINKIN PARK, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what LINKIN PARK has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.”
Right out of the gate, “The Emptiness Machine” channels the DNA of LINKIN PARK, harnessing the band’s explosive energy and retaining the hallmarks of their instantly identifiable and inimitable sound. A chameleonic and catchy anthem, Shinoda’s hypnotic melodies hand off to Armstrong’s blistering chorus, over distorted riffs and head-nodding drums.
Shinoda elaborated, “The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created. We feel really empowered with this new lineup and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”
Ultimately, with FROM ZERO, the band is looking to harness the purest energy of their past, present, and future. The new era has officially begun.
“FROM ZERO” WORLD TOUR 2024
September 11, 2024 | Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
September 16, 2024 | Barclays Center – New York, NY
September 22, 2024 | Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
September 24, 2024 | The O2 – London, UK
September 28, 2024 | INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea
November 11, 2024 | Coliseo Medplus – Bogota, Colombia
“The Dandy Warhols dove right into a 90-minute set of hypnotic psychedelia that collectively mesmerized the 1,500-capacity crowd at NYC’s Webster Hall.” – NYS Music
Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary With Live Shows, Parties and Events
Presale: Thursday, August 22nd (10AM local) Onsale: Friday, August 23rd (10AM local)
AUGUST 21, 2024 (Portland, OR) – “They tell me it’s been 30 years, but it feels like about six… Maybe seven,” says Courtney Taylor-Taylor of THE DANDY WARHOLS about their upcoming 30th anniversary as a band. “Well, I guess we’ve had a pretty long run.”
With a career that started in 1994 in Portland, OR, The Dandy Warhols are celebrating an impressive milestone of three decades as a band. With thirteen studio albums under their belt and countless tours crisscrossing the globe, their constantly evolving sound continues to enthrall audiences without losing steam. Their latest critically hailed album ROCKMAKER featured guests Frank Black of the Pixies, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, and Debbie Harry of Blondie and stands as one of their best-reviewed albums to date.
So, to celebrate this landmark, The Dandy Warhols have announced a string of December festivities that include live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Tacoma, a fan party in their home studio in Portland, and a co-hosting engagement in which they will co-host as master of ceremonies for the Little Clouds Records showcase (who were responsible for the recent re-pressing of the band’s catalog)!
December 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 6 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club – Tickets
December 7 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club – Tickets
December 11 – Portland, OR @ Mission Theater / Little Clouds Showcase* – Tickets
December 12 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom^ – Tickets
December 13 – Portland, OR @ Fan Party @ Odditorium% – Tickets
December 14 – Tacoma, WA @ Spanish Ballroom – Tickets
December 15 – Tacoma, WA @ Spanish Ballroom – Fan Brunch% – Tickets
* The Little Clouds Showcase will be co-hosted by The Dandy Warhols (no performance), featuring sets by LSD & The Search For God (headliner), Sun Atoms (direct support featuring Peter Holmström from The Dandy Warhols), and Tremours (opener)
^ A DJ set by Zia McCabe (a.k.a. DJ Rescue) follows the Dec. 12th show, one floor below in Lola’s Room. Free to all ticket holders.
% Fan meet & greet party (no performance)
About The Dandy Warhols
Described by The Arts STL as “a kaleidoscope of sound and style as only The Dandy Warhols can bring with their infectious and psychedelic vibes that can’t be pigeonholed into a single genre, so don’t even try,” ROCKMAKER delivered a spellbinding album that The Spill Magazine called “a sonic evolution for The Dandy Warhols, characterized by a deliberate emphasis on guitar riffs over chords and melodies.” Vanyaland adds, “The Dandy Warhols have never been ones to fall in step, so it’s little surprise that their new LP ROCKMAKER doesn’t necessarily meet or exceed expectations as much as set its own bar.”
Their enthralling live shows continue to captivate their fanbase, allowing everyone the chance to celebrate their anniversary. On the band’s recent stop at Boston’s Royale, the Boston Globe hailed, “the band wrapped its audience in a sonic blanket that had an almost narcotic warmth at times.” Parklife DC said of their Washington, DC show, “The quartet maintained their classic psych rock roots but dove into even a grittier edge that borders on post-punk and even goth.” The Spill Magazine says about the Toronto show this past March, “The Dandy Warhols electrified the Toronto stage with a performance that exuded sheer power and badassery right from the get-go… Their unparalleled talent and chemistry create an experience unlike any other.”
The Dandy Warhols is: Courtney Taylor-Taylor (vocals, guitar), Peter Holmström (guitar, keyboards), Zia McCabe (keyboard, bass, percussion), and Brent DeBoer (drums, backing vocals).
The Dandy Warhols New Album: ROCKMAKER
Their latest album ROCKMAKER was released on March 15, 2024 via Sunset Blvd and was produced by Peter Holmström and Courtney Taylor-Taylor. Celebrated British DJ and producer Keith Tenniswood (David Holmes, Primal Scream, Rotters Golf Club) of Two Lone Swordsmen mastered the record, and acclaimed British producer Jagz Kooner (Massive Attack, Kasabian, Garbage) mixed it.
The queen of Christmas and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold Mariah Carey has announced her highly-anticipated annual Christmas extravaganza is back and going national! Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time will visit 20 cities across the country, kicking off on November 6 visiting Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up on December 17 in her hometown of NYC.
Produced by Live Nation, this tour marks Carey’s grandest holiday spectacle to date and is the first of many surprises she has in store to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her legendary album ‘Merry Christmas’ and its record-shattering single “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The show will feature the global superstar’s timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers, promising an unforgettable festive experience.
Tickets
Tickets will be available starting with Verizon presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, August 6. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, August 9 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer a presale for the Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for these dates beginning Tuesday, August 6 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, August 8 at 10 PM local time. For more details, visit Verizon Up.
VIP TICKETS: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit VIP Nation.
“Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour” Dates
Wed Nov 06 | Highland, CA | Yaamava Theater
Fri Nov 08 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl
Wed Nov 13 | Greater Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure Arena
Fri Nov 15 | Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center
Sun Nov 17 | Austin, TX | Moody Center
Tue Nov 19 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center
Thu Nov 21 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center
Sat Nov 23 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
Mon Nov 25 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena
Wed Nov 27 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena
Fri Nov 29 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center
Sun Dec 01 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena
Tue Dec 03 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center
Billie Eilish continues to dominate the music scene with her unique sound and chart-topping hits. However, there are many other artists making significant strides with their new releases. Here are five mainstream artists you should definitely check out, spanning a range of genres and styles, most of who have recently released fresh tracks.
1. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter has been steadily rising in the pop music scene, and her recent releases are a testament to her growth as an artist. Her fifth studio album, emails i can’t send, released on July 15, 2022, debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200, marking her highest entry on the chart to date. The album featured singles like “Vicious” and “Nonsense,” the latter peaking at number 56 on the Hot 100 and achieving Platinum certification. Following this, she embarked on the Emails I Can’t Send tour in September 2022.
In March 2023, Carpenter released a deluxe edition of the album, with the single “Feather” becoming her highest-charting song, reaching number 21 on the Hot 100 and number one on the US Pop Songs chart. She performed at high-profile events like the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2023. Her involvement in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as the opening act for several international shows further solidified her growing stardom. Recently, she released the single “Espresso” on April 12, 2024, which became her first top-10 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number four, coinciding with her performance at Coachella 2024.
Renee Rapp, known for her Broadway roots in Mean Girls: The Musical, has made significant strides in her music career. She recently reprised her role as Regina George in the musical film adaptation of Mean Girls, released in theaters on January 12, 2024, and on streaming on March 5, 2024. However, Rapp has expressed her intention to focus solely on her music career due to the anxiety she experienced in the acting environment.
Rapp’s debut extended play, Everything to Everyone, released in November 2022, was followed by a deluxe version in February 2023. Her debut studio album, Snow Angel, dropped on August 18, 2023, and a deluxe version with additional tracks, including a remix of “Tummy Hurts” featuring Coco Jones, was released in November 2023. She has been actively touring, with her Snow Hard Feelings tour, supported by Alexander 23 and Towa Bird, showcasing her dynamic stage presence and deep connection with her audience. Rapp’s music blends pop and R&B influences, creating a sound that is both contemporary and timeless.
WILLOW has continued to evolve her sound and artistic persona. In February 2022, she withdrew from Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever, The World Tour due to production limitations but quickly bounced back by featuring on Camila Cabello’s track “Psychofreak” in April 2022. Her fifth studio album, COPINGMECHANISM, released on October 7, 2022, features collaborations with Yves Tumor and showcases a bold dive into alternative rock with singles like “Maybe It’s My Fault” and “Hover Like a Goddess.”
WILLOW’s recent releases continue to push boundaries. Her first single since COPINGMECHANISM, “Alone,” came out in November 2023, followed by “Symptom of Life” in March 2024 and “Big Feelings” in April. She announced her sixth studio album, empathogen, which was released on May 4, 2024. With a unique blend of punk, metal, and introspective lyrics, WILLOW’s new work explores themes of identity and self-discovery, solidifying her place as a dynamic force in the music industry.
Chappell Roan has been steadily carving out a niche for herself with her vibrant and catchy pop tunes. After moving back to Los Angeles in 2022, Roan worked a series of odd jobs before signing a publishing deal with Sony. Her independent single “Naked in Manhattan,” released in March 2022, was praised as a “queer girl bop” by NPR, highlighting her tender and nostalgic lyrics. Following this, she joined Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tourand Fletcher’s Girl of My Dreams Tour, gaining significant exposure.
Roan’s subsequent releases, including “Femininomenon” and “Casual,” showcased her versatility and willingness to experiment with different sounds and themes. Her debut headlining tour, Naked in North America, in early 2023, was a hit, featuring themed stops and drag queen openers. Roan’s first full-length album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, released in September 2023, further established her as a rising star. Following the album’s release, she embarked on the Midwest Princess Tour, which saw her performing across North America and internationally. Her latest single, “Good Luck, Babe!”, released in April 2024, has already garnered significant attention, debuting at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving 7 million streams in its first week. Roan’s growing popularity on Spotify and high-profile performances, including at Coachella, mark her as an artist on the rise.
Olivia Rodrigo burst onto the scene with her debut single “drivers license,” and she hasn’t slowed down since. Her Disney+ documentary, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, detailing the making of her debut album Sour, was released on March 25, 2022. Rodrigo received seven nominations at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for “drivers license”.
Rodrigo’s second album, GUTS, released on September 8, 2023, debuted atop the Billboard 200 and was acclaimed as the most critically acclaimed album of 2023 by BBC News. The album’s lead single, “Vampire”, became her third single to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist to debut the lead singles from two career-opening albums at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Following the success of GUTS, Rodrigo announced her GUTS World Tour, which runs from February to October 2024. She also released a deluxe version of the album, GUTS (Spilled), in March 2024. On April 13, 2024, Rodrigo made a special guest appearance at No Doubt’s Coachella show, where she performed the band’s 2000 single “Bathwater” alongside them. Rodrigo’s music continues to capture the angst and emotions of youth, solidifying her place as a pop icon for a new generation.
Billie Eilish’s Latest Release: Yeah…We Couldn’t Ignore This One
You didn’t think we’d skip over Billie Eilish’s new album, did you?
On April 8, 2024, Billie Eilish announced her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released on May 17, 2024.
This album marks Eilish’s highest-performing album yet, with 339,000 units earned and over 193 million streams.
This album is incredible.
Despite a close race with Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, Eilish’s album debuted at number two on the albums chart. To support the album, she announced the Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, which will cover North America, Oceania, and Europe from September 2024 to July 2025.
While Eilish and Swift continue to dominate the charts, these five artists are proving that there is plenty of fresh talent in the music industry. Sabrina Carpenter, Renee Rapp, WILLOW, Chappell Roan, and Olivia Rodrigo each bring something unique to the table, offering new music that is well worth a listen. Whether you’re into pop, rock, or something in between, these artists have something for everyone.
Honorable Mentions
For those interested in more emerging artists making waves with their recent releases, here are a few to check out:
Featured photos (top, from left to right) by Anthony Arquier (WILLOW), Unknown (Sabrina Carpenter, Renee Rapp), Ryan Clemens (Chappell Roan), Nick Walker (Olivia Rodrigo)
“My intention writing this song was to get myself out of deep, heavy, painful feelings and move towards the light,” NYC-based art pop singer/songwriter BRIDGET BARKAN says, sprinkling positivity and support on our breakfasts this morning with her new single and music video “GOOD THINGS,” released May 21, 2024.
Sonically glam/pop meets Grizzly Bear meets Pat Benatar, this “actress of music” and former Scissor Sisters backup singer says, “theatrical performance is always there for music videos, and my dance background always finds its way back in, as well.”
Bridget Barkan “Good Things” Music Video
Emotionally weighted by personal tragedies, loss, and challenges exacerbated by the events of October 7, 2023 and the ongoing war in Gaza, Bridget was mired deep in a dark place. “I was going through a lot emotionally and personally that October, as were a lot of people in the world with the attack on October 7th and the impending war,” she explains. “All that I was going through personally exploded out of me, and I found connections between a lot of the experiences: the duality of sorrow and relief, as well as the heart’s true compassion… No matter the perspective, you can see that many truths exist at the same time.”
Losing her father (the celebrated songwriter/producer Marcus Barkan who wrote for Nat King Cole, Lesley Gore and even wrote the Banana Splits theme song “Tra La La”, among many others) during the pandemic meant she had to struggle with the loss in isolation due to the quarantine. Bridget also suffered a great deal of personal trauma in the last year from a miscarriage and a difficult breakup. “Good Things” finds her emerging from the grief to celebrate life and overcome all this hardship. The accompanying video is an incredibly beautifully shot and dramatized expression of the song, really showcasing her artistry and vision, capturing the beauty and wonder in life while also grappling with the inevitable pain– reminding everyone they are not alone.
Bridget Barkan Photo credit: Will Polanco
Written from a 5-step songwriting process Bridget invented as a songwriting workshop instructor at Carnegie Hall where, for the last seven plus years, she has taught incarcerated youth and NYC teachers, “Good Things” holds onto the glimmer of light in a dark and hardened world.
Bridget explains about a line from the song: “I used to love October changing leaves on Halloween, but this is the month I was almost a mother, now little pumpkins mean something different to me“:
“This lyric is probably the hardest to sing, but it came without effort and it rhymed without thinking. It’s such an honest feeling, and describes all of the fun things you imagine doing with your children on Halloween (putting your baby in a pumpkin costume, taking them trick-or-treating)… a deep sense of longing through a very simplistic description.” While expressing a very poignant take, the song remains upbeat and encouraging.
A regular in the NYC artsy pop underground that includes Bright Light Bright Light, Xavier Smith, and John Cameron Mitchell among many others, Bridget is a “Jill of All Trades” on a one woman journey through love and loss. She also formerly toured the world with Scissor Sisters and can be seen in their earth-shattering “Let’s Have A Kiki” video as one of Ana Matronic’s crew. Having inherited her father’s knack for songwriting, Bridget’s intrinsic artistry and talent is a legacy she proudly carries.
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The video, directed and edited by Bridget, herself, and co-edited by Isabel Del Rosal and co-starring “twin-dancer” Casey Urban, shows Bridget using “dance to move energy and emotion through me. I feel it’s healing, so I consider this video a ritual to release the sadness,” she expresses. “The Boom Box Room was a perfect location. It has so many different light options, so I just went with it. There were some unplanned, organic things that happened with one rainbow light set up, which showed a more expressive and fun side of the song…”
Still image from Bridget Barkan’s “Good Things” music video
“…My co-director Isabel said she could see me outdoors in part of the video, and I realized, ‘Of course! Rain makes things grow, and sadness can make things grow!’ So, we went to the botanical gardens and stole some shots of the blooming flowers before we got kicked out.”
Still image from Bridget Barkan’s “Good Things” music video
More About Bridget:
Bridget Barkan is a chameleon artist who shape-shifts through genre and style with a thread of raw truth and soul, woven into every melody and lyric. A native New Yorker, she has toured the world with pop/glam band Scissor Sisters, opened for Lady Gaga with them, and has performed with Bright Light Bright Light and Slow Knights. Starring in LGBTQ romantic classic “Walk with Me,” as a singer/songwriter, Bridget was featured on the original album, as well.
As a singer, she has shared the stage with Drag legends Joey Arias, Murray Hill and more and has released singles with the House DJ/producer legend Todd Terry, as well as numerous of her own singles. She worked closely with Baz Luhrmann as the voice of Misty Holloway on the Netflix show “The Get Down.” As a child actress, she has appeared in countless commercials and Sesame Street. She has starred in HBO’s Everyday People, Sherrybaby, Redacted, God’s Pocket, Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick and had a recurring role as a one-legged “hooker” on Law & Order: SVU.
On stage, Barkan has appeared in numerous productions including Dog Sees God and alongside Lea Michelle in a workshop of Spring Awakening.
