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Garbage Announces “Happy Endings” North American Tour and Eighth Album ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’

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Garbage Announces “Happy Endings” North American Tour and Eighth Album ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’

Influential alternative rock band Garbage will embark on a 31-city tour across North America this fall in support of their anticipated eighth studio LP Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. “Happy Endings” will see stops at New York’s Brooklyn Paramount, Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, San Francisco’s The Warfield and more—tickets will go on sale April 4 here.

For over thirty years, Garbage’s powerful live show has captivated audiences and continues to inspire worldwide adoration. “Happy Endings” marks Garbage’s first extensive headline tour in the U.S. in almost ten years.

Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, set for release May 30, is the follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed No Gods No Masters, praised in The New York Times as a “thrumming mix of goth and orchestral pop.” According to Manson, the new album was forged out of the need to find an uplifting thread amidst the swell of chaos and extraordinary upheaval in the world.

Garbage consists of all four original band members: Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. Over the 30 years since their inception in 1995, they have sold over 20 million albums. Their unique sound, songwriting and electric live performances have cultivated global admiration, chart success and critical acclaim. They are considered one of the most influential bands of their generation.

LET ALL THAT WE IMAGINE BE THE LIGHT TRACKLIST
1. There’s No Future In Optimism
2. Chinese Fire Horse
3. Hold
4. Have We Met (The Void)
5. Sisyphus
6. Radical
7. Love To Give
8. Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty
9. R U Happy Now
10. The Day That I Met God

THE HAPPY ENDINGS TOUR
September 3 /// Orlando, FL /// Hard Rock Café
September 5 /// Pompano Beach, FL /// Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
September 6 /// St Petersburg, FL /// Jannus Live
September 8 /// Atlanta, GA /// The Eastern
September 10 /// Nashville, TN /// The Pinnacle
September 12 /// Cleveland, OH /// Agora Theatre
September 13 /// Detroit, MI /// Masonic Cathedral Theatre
September 16 /// Philadelphia, PA /// Franklin Music Hall
September 17 /// Washington, DC /// The Anthem
September 18 /// Boston, MA /// Roadrunner
September 20 /// Brooklyn, NY /// Brooklyn Paramount
September 23 /// Pittsburgh, PA /// Stage AE
September 24 /// Toronto, ON /// History
September 29 /// Chicago, IL /// The Salt Shed
September 30 /// Newport, KY /// MegaCorp Pavilion
October 1 /// Columbus, OH /// KEMBA Live!
October 3 /// Madison, WI /// The Sylvee
October 4 /// Minneapolis, MN /// First Avenue
October 6 /// Kansas City, MO /// Midland Theatre
October 7 /// Dallas, TX /// The Bomb Factory
October 12 /// Denver, CO /// The Mission Ballroom
October 15 /// Seattle, WA /// Paramount Theatre
October 18 /// Spokane, WA /// Knitting Factory Spokane
October 20 /// Vancouver, BC /// Orpheum
October 21 /// Portland, OR /// McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
October 23 /// Saratoga, CA /// The Mountain Winery
October 24 /// San Francisco, CA /// The Warfield
October 26 /// Reno, NV /// Silver Legacy Resort Casino
October 29 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// Rockwell at The Complex
October 31 /// Las Vegas, NV /// The Cosmopolitan
of Las Vegas – The Chelsea
November 2 /// Phoenix, AZ /// The Van Buren

Billy Strings Expands 2024 Tour With New U.S. and Canadian Arena Dates

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Billy Strings Expands 2024 Tour With New U.S. and Canadian Arena Dates

2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will continue his extensive headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed stops at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, Minneapolis’ Target Center, Fargo’s SCHEELS Arena, Bozeman’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Missoula’s Adams Center and two nights at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom—Strings’ first-ever Canadian shows. Tickets for the new dates will go on-sale this Friday, March 28 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

Ahead of the summer shows, Strings will make stops this spring at St. Augustine’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out), Savannah’s Enmarket Arena (two nights), Tampa’s Yuengling Center, Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre (three nights, all sold-out), St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena (two nights), Lexington’s Rupp Arena (two nights) and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights) among many others. He will also embark on his first headline arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in July and join Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour starting in May. See below for complete tour itinerary.

The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Strings, who won Best Bluegrass Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this year for his acclaimed record, Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer (stream/purchase here). Showcasing his electrifying concerts, the record features Strings performing some of his most beloved songs—including “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From The Mire,” and “Turmoil & Tinfoil”—recorded at venues around the world including Paris’ La Cigale, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Austin’s Moody Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and more.

Furthermore, Strings released his latest full-length studio album, Highway Prayers, this past fall, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales Chart—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and continues to receive widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers HERE.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 3—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 4—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 5—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 9—Tampa, FL—Yuengling Center
April 11—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 12—Savannah, GA—Enmarket Arena
April 15—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena (SOLD OUT)
April 17—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 18—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
April 19—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
May 13—Phoenix, AZ—Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 15—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 16—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 18—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 20—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena
May 22—Spokane, WA—ONE Spokane Stadium Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 24—Ridgefield, WA—Cascades Amphitheater
May 25—George, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 30—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
May 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 6—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 7—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena
June 11—Kansas City, MO—T-Mobile Center
June 13—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 14—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
June 20—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
June 21—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena
July 15—Melbourne, Australia—Margaret Court Arena
July 17—Sydney, Australia—ICC Sydney Theatre
July 19—Brisbane City, Australia—Riverstage
July 22—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena
August 8—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum
August 9—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center
August 12—Fargo, ND—SCHEELS Arena
August 15—Bozeman, MT—Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
August 16—Missoula, MT—Adams Center
August 19—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom
August 20—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom

Parker McCollum Announces Self-Titled Fifth Album Out June 27

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Parker McCollum Announces Self-Titled Fifth Album Out June 27

On Friday night, March 21, multi-Platinum-selling country superstar Parker McCollum stunned a sold-out crowd at the famed RODEOHOUSTON by announcing his forthcoming fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, out on June 27 on MCA Nashville. McCollum gave an explosive performance at his third consecutive sold-out appearance at RODEOHOUSTON and the lucky crowd got first access to pre-save his upcoming album.

PARKER MCCOLLUM is an artistic achievement that is grounded in honest introspection and sonically evokes the spirit of Texas. Produced by Grammy Award-winning Frank Lindell and recorded at the legendary Power Station recording studio in New York City, the project is imbued with emotional intensity and masterful storytelling. McCollum revisits the emotions around his unencumbered “wild years,” the pressures of measuring up to public and personal standards, some of the bad decisions, and the unfathomable blessings that have all colored his life to this point.

“It is the best thing I’ve ever done. This record is honest, this record is raw, this record is one thousand percent authentic, Parker, and it feels really good to get back to writing and recording songs like I always wanted to.”
–Parker McCollum

McCollum hits the mark with an album that authentically blends the sounds of the classic country records that stand the test of time with mainstream appeal. Writing on all tracks, excluding two cover songs, he returns to the sound of the Limestone Kid with more life lived and a new perspective. Teaming with celebrated songwriters such as Monty Criswell, Natalie Hemby, Randy Montana, Lori McKenna, Jon Randall, Randy Rogers, Liz Rose, and more, this album is a start to end experience that is a cohesive standout project by McCollum.

McCollum’s sold-out RODEOHOUSTON show saw the Conroe, Texas-native at his best. Performing to a season record crowd of 71,216 fans, McCollum and his band took the star-shaped stage playing a 12-song set. The evening was a night full of energy and unforgettable moments including son, Major, making his rodeo debut, and an on-stage proposal in front of a supportive packed house.

Recently, McCollum announced Fall tour dates for his PARKER MCCOLLUM TOUR. For additional information, including upcoming show dates and tickets, please visit ParkerMcCollum.com.Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. His most recent album, Never Enough (May 12, 2023), is a statement collection of music that cemented his status as one of country’s strongest new voices. His massive Burn It Down Tour throughout 2024 saw McCollum performing at some of the most iconic venues around the nation and appearing at country music’s top music festivals. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.” MusicRow listed McCollum as their 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year and Apple also included him as one of their all-genre “Up Next Artists” Class of 2021. A dedicated road warrior, McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and has sold out major concert venues around the U.S. In March 2022, McCollum made his debut at RODEOHOUSTON to a sold-out crowd with over 73,000 tickets sold. In 2025, McCollum played his third consecutive sold out show at Houston’s signature event. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honor) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 & 2023) for New Artist of the Year. He was nominated for a CMA Award for Song of the Year (2024) for his explosive Platinum hit “Burn It Down” – marking his third straight nomination. McCollum scored his second ACM Award for Visual Media of the Year for his music video for “Burn It Down.” The hit single marks his fourth consecutive No. 1 – following his other chart toppers “Pretty Heart,” “To Be Loved By You,” and “Handle On You.” McCollum’s latest single, the foot-stomping, shoot-it-straight, “What Kinda Man,” impacting Country radio now, shows his return to the musical Texas roots that got him started. During his third consecutive sold out appearance at the famed RodeoHouston, McCollum announced his latest self-titled album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, due out on June 27.

Niall Horan Brings the Storm Again With Expanded ‘Heartbreak Weather’ Anniversary Edition

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Niall Horan Brings the Storm Again With Expanded ‘Heartbreak Weather’ Anniversary Edition

Niall Horan will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Heartbreak Weather, his acclaimed sophomore album, with an expanded edition, scheduled for digital release on March 28. The CD and two-disc deluxe vinyl editions will follow on August 15. All versions will feature commemorative artwork and eight bonus tracks: studio versions of “Dress” and “Nothing,” live recordings of “Small Talk” and “Dear Patience” (from Horan’s 2020 livestreamed performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall), “Put A Little Love on Me” (recorded at Vevo studios), an in-studio live recording of “No Judgement” and stripped-down versions of “Nice To Meet Ya” and “Black and White.” Pre-order HERE.

Containing two sea-blue and white splatter discs, the deluxe vinyl edition will feature the exclusive bonus track “Everywhere – Live On Tour,” recorded during Horan’s “THE SHOW” LIVE ON TOUR 2024. The textured gatefold jacket will feature raised lettering, a die-cut lightning bolt on the cover and raindrop inner gatefold. Heartbreak Weather era photos will be printed on the inner sleeves and a lyric book will be included. The deluxe vinyl edition will be available exclusively at Horan’s official store. In addition, the original version of Heartbreak Weather will be available in a new pressing featuring baby blue vinyl and the new artwork.

Originally released on March 13, 2020, Heartbreak Weather debuted at No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. The first leg of Horan’s North American tour was set to launch on April 20, but the COVID-19 pandemic brought touring to a halt. In November 2020, Horan played a show (without an audience) at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Streamed worldwide, all profits were shared by Niall’s touring crew and the #WeNeedCrew relief fund, a hardship fund for the touring industry.

“The release date, which had been planned for months and months in advance, ended up being right as the pandemic started,” Horan recalled in a recent social media post to his fans. “With all of that happening and in turn the tour being cancelled, it wasn’t until last year that I finally got to see you all sing these songs back to me. The way it’s become a fan favourite over these past few years has truly made me so happy.”

Rolling Stone named Heartbreak Weather as one of the most anticipated albums of 2020 and praised the “sultry single” “No Judgement.” Billboard hailed lead single “Nice To Meet Ya” as “Horan’s most daring track yet.” American Songwriter noted, “Horan guns right for the eye of heartbreak’s storm…He feels the sting quite viscerally, yet instead of writhing around in his misery, he fashions his acoustic guitar in new smoldering settings or opts to dance it out into the wee hours of the morning.”

“Heartbreak Weather’ is nearly a concept album,” Horan explained in 2020. “I wanted to write these songs from the start of a relationship through to the end – and from different sides –  instead of every song being quite sad and all about me. Because when you go through a breakup, it’s not sad all the time.”

A near-lifelong songwriter who taught himself to play guitar as a kid in Ireland – and who names attending an Eagles concert at age four as a pivotal moment in shaping his sensibilities – Horan has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe multiple times as part of the iconic One Direction. In 2017, he made his full-length solo debut with Flicker, a Platinum-certified and chart-topping album featuring the triple-Platinum single “Slow Hands.” Heartbreak Weather followed in 2020 and topped the U.K.’s Official Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. He joined NBC’s The Voice” in 2023 and logged two consecutive wins as a coach with the victories of contestants Gina Miles and Huntley. His third album, The Show, was released in 2023 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales tally and also topped the charts in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Belgium.

What If David Bowie Fronted Rage Against the Machine? Anthony Vincent Has the Answer.

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What If David Bowie Fronted Rage Against the Machine? Anthony Vincent Has the Answer.

What happens when you take the fury of Rage Against the Machine and drape it in the smooth, swaggering style of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance? Leave it to Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs to turn rebellion into glam. Somewhere, Ziggy is moshing.

Primus Announces Onward & Upward Tour With Ty Segall and MonoNeon on Select Dates

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Primus Announces Onward & Upward Tour With Ty Segall and MonoNeon on Select Dates

Following their electrifying run on the Sessanta tour alongside A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, Primus will return this summer with the Onward & Upward Tour—an expansive, coast-to-coast trek that marks an exciting new chapter for the band. The tour not only brings the trio’s signature blend of musical innovation back to stages nationwide, but also introduces fans to drummer John Hoffman, whose recent addition to the lineup brings a renewed sense of energy, experimentation, and groove to the legendary outfit.

Kicking off July 5th in Paso Robles, CA, the Onward & Upward Tour will hit 24 cities across the U.S., making stops at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, The Salt Shed in Chicago, The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York, and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, before culminating in a celebratory two-night stand at Channel 24 in Sacramento on August 7th and 8th. Along the way, Primus will be joined by a pair of equally bold and idiosyncratic artists—Ty Segall and MonoNeon—who will appear on select dates throughout the tour.

A special VIP & Artist Presale launches Wednesday, March 26th at 10am local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 28th at 10am local time. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://primusville.com

The Onward & Upward tour borrows its name from the ever-mutating DNA of Primus itself—a band that’s never been content to sit still or play it straight. That spirit of constant evolution is now hurtling forward with the addition of drummer John Hoffman, whose arrival marks a bold new chapter for the trio. Selected from more than 6,200 global applicants during the band’s wide-open audition process, Hoffman’s deep pocket, wild musical mind, and immediate chemistry with Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde made him the clear choice.

Les Claypool shared the following statement about the tour and the band’s newest member:

“Hitting the road this summer with Hoffer at the helm! This fiery, cheerful, octopus-like drummer from Shreveport, Louisiana has breathed a very potent breath of freshness into this band we all call PRIMUS.

While splitting the drum duties of his first gig with the mighty Danny Carey down in the Dominican Republic, John “Hoffer” Hoffman has launched himself into the PRIMUS world with all guns-a-blazin’. Fresh from their next jaunt around the states with Sessanta Part 2 this Spring, Hoffer, Ler, and The Ol’ Colonel will be playing some full length PRIMUS sets at choice venues across the US, dipping into material (mainly at the request of Hoffer) that have not been performed in a many years.

Come see why this amazing fellow was able to rise above over 6100 applicants to win the Interstellar Drum Derby and become the latest, and possibly the greatest, drummer to sit on the PRIMUS drum throne.

ONWARD AND UPWARD!!”

The search for a new drummer was recently chronicled in the band’s newly launched YouTube series, Interstellar Drum Derby, which gives fans an inside look at the journey that led to Hoffman’s selection. With his first full tour on the horizon, Onward & Upward promises to deliver the next wave of Primus’ creative vision.

SESSANTA TOUR 2025
Thursday, April 24th – Acrisure Arena – Palm Desert, CA
Friday, April 25th – PH Live at Planet Hollywood – Las Vegas, NV
Sunday, April 27th – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM
Tuesday, April 29th – Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio, TX
Thursday, May 1st – BOK Center – Tulsa, OK
Friday, May 2nd – Walmart AMP – Rogers, AR
Sunday, May 4th – The Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL
Tuesday, May 6th – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL
Thursday, May 8th – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
Saturday, May 10th – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
Sunday, May 11th – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre – Virginia Beach, VA
Wednesday, May 14th – SNHU Arena – Manchester, NH
Thursday, May 15th – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, May 17th – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
Sunday, May 18th – EagleBank Arena – Fairfax, VA
Tuesday, May 20th – Petersen Events Center – Pittsburgh, PA
Thursday, May 22nd – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
Saturday, May 24th – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
Sunday, May 25th – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Wednesday, May 28th – The Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
Thursday, May 29th – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
Saturday, May 31st – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI
Sunday, June 1st – Xcel Energy Center – Saint Paul, MN
Tuesday, June 3rd – Baxter Arena – Omaha, NE
Friday, June 6th – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA
Saturday, June 7th – White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA

ONWARD & UPWARD TOUR 2025
Saturday, July 5th – Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, CA*
Monday, July 7th – Sandy Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT*
Tuesday, July 8th – Snow King Mountain – Jackson, WY*
Wednesday, July 9th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO*
Friday, July 11th – The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL*
Saturday, July 12th – Grinders KC – Kansas City, MO*
Sunday, July 13th – The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN*
Tuesday, July 15th – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY*
Wednesday, July 16th – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre – Detroit, MI*
Friday, July 18th – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards – Lafayette, NY*
Saturday, July 19th – Midway Lawn At Champlain Valley Expo – Essex Junction, VT*
Monday, July 21st – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY*
Tuesday, July 22nd – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT^
Wednesday, July 23rd – Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC^
Friday, July 25th – Synovus Bank Amphitheater At Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA^
Saturday, July 26th – Live Oak Bank Pavilion – Wilmington, NC^
Monday, July 28th – Saenger Theater – New Orleans, LA^
Tuesday, July 29th – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium – Shreveport, LA^
Wednesday, July 30th – The Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX^
Friday, August 1st – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ^
Saturday, August 2nd – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre – San Diego, CA^
Sunday, August 3rd – Quarry Amphitheater – Santa Cruz, CA
Wednesday, August 6th – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA*
Thursday, August 7th – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
Friday, August 8th – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA

• with Ty Segall
^ with MonoNeon

SiriusXM Announces Comprehensive Coverage, New Additions to Lineup for 2025 Major League Baseball Season

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SiriusXM Announces Comprehensive Coverage, New Additions to Lineup for 2025 Major League Baseball Season

The 2025 Major League Baseball season gets underway this week and SiriusXM delivers listeners the most comprehensive audio coverage of the league, offering access to every regular season and postseason game from Opening Day through the World Series presented by Capital One, plus daily in-depth talk on the exclusive MLB Network Radio channel, 365 days a year.

SiriusXM has added several new expert voices to MLB Network Radio this season. Fans will hear insight and analysis from former Marlins and Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, and former major league players Stephen Piscotty, Ryon Healy, AJ Ramos and Cole Tucker, who all join the channel as hosts.

They join an MLB Network Radio roster that features former GMs Jim Bowden, Jim Duquette and Steve Phillips, former players David Aardsma, Kevin Frandsen, Chris Gimenez, Jensen Lewis, Trevor May, CJ Nitkowski, Eduardo Pérez, Xavier Scruggs, Ryan Spilborghs and Mike Stanton, and former manager Kevin Kennedy. The channel is also home to shows hosted by national baseball writers Tyler Kepner and Jon Morosi, as well as baseball insiders Robert Brender, Jenny Cavnar, Mike Ferrin, Dan Graca, Jeff Joyce, Jim Memolo, Grant Paulsen, Ed Randall and Dani Wexelman.

SiriusXM and MLB Network also recently announced that MLB Network will simulcast the final hour of SiriusXM’s daily morning show, “The Leadoff Spot,” which is hosted by Steve Phillips, Xavier Scruggs, and Eduardo Pérez. “The Leadoff Spot” airs live on SiriusXM weekdays from 7 to 10 am ET. MLB Network viewers can watch the show live each morning from 9 to 10am ET starting March 26.

As for the action on the field, with SiriusXM, fans can get every one of their team’s 162 regular season games, plus every playoff game, in their cars or anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app.

Additionally, the SiriusXM app features 30 dedicated MLB team pages where fans can find their team’s official radio broadcast for each game, plus SiriusXM programming and podcasts that are specifically focused on that team.

For a schedule of MLB games on SiriusXM go to SiriusXM.com/Sports.

Throughout the season, fans can also hear regularly scheduled interviews with several MLB managers on MLB Network Radio. These include: Torey Lovullo (Diamondbacks), Matt Quatraro (Royals), Stephen Vogt (Guardians), Ron Washington (Angels), Pat Murphy (Brewers), Rocco Baldelli (Twins), Brandon Hyde (Orioles), Alex Cora (Red Sox), Mark Kotsay (Athletics), Mike Shildt (Padres), Bob Melvin (Giants), Derek Shelton (Pirates), John Schneider (Blue Jays), AJ Hinch (Tigers) and others.

 

“GIRLS ROCK!” SHONEN KNIFE Announces The “Everyone Happy” U.S. Tour

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“GIRLS ROCK!” SHONEN KNIFE Announces The “Everyone Happy” U.S. Tour

Legendary Japanese power pop trio SHONEN KNIFE is excited to announce their 2025 “Everyone Happy U.S. Tour” across North America. Known for their infectious melodies, punk-infused energy, and enduring influence on the global music scene, Shonen Knife promises a tour that celebrates their vibrant catalog and joyful spirit.

Kicking off in late September, the “Everyone Happy U,S, Tour” will feature fan-favorite tracks spanning their entire career, including new songs from their latest release, Our Best Place, out now on Good Charamel Records. The tour features dates in NYC, LA, San Diego and a headline performance at The Music is Art Festival in Buffalo, NY.

“We’re so excited to bring our music to fans across North America and celebrate together with delicious sake,” said Naoko, founding member and lead vocalist. “Shonen Knife is about fun, friendship, and happiness, and we can’t wait to share that with everyone.”

Shonen Knife has built a global following with their unique blend of punk rock and pop sensibilities, inspiring generations of musicians and fans alike. Their songs, often filled with quirky humor and themes of everyday life, continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

The “Everyone Happy U.S. Tour” promises to be an unforgettable experience, blending Shonen Knife’s iconic sound with the joy of cultural tradition. Whether longtime devotees or new listeners, fans will be treated to a vibrant, energetic show that celebrates the band’s legacy and the simple joy of music.

TOUR DATES
Sep 20 Buffalo, NY Music is Art Festival
Sep 21 Boston. MA Sonia
Sep 23 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom
Sep 24 NYC Littlefield
Sep 26 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
Sep 27 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater
Sep 28 Pittsburgh, PA Preserving Underground
Sep 30 Columbus, OH Rumba Cafe
Oct 02 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
Oct 03 Ann Arbor, MI The Blind Pig
Oct 04 Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme
Oct 05 Indianapolis, IN Hi-Fi
Oct 07 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar
Oct 09 Denver, CO HQ
Oct 10 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep
Oct 11 Santa Fe, NM Meow Wolf
Oct 13 Phoenix, AZ Rebel
Oct 14 San Diego, CA Casbah
Oct 16 Los Angeles, CA Roxy Theatre
Oct 17 Fresno, CA Fulton 55
Oct 18 San Jose, CA The Ritz
Oct 19 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
Oct 21 Novato, CA Hopmonk
Oct 22 Sacramento, CA Harlow’s
Oct 24 Portland, OR Star Theater
Oct 25 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
Oct 26 Tacoma, WA Spanish Ballroom

Indigenous Music Office Introduces Cultural Cadence Mentorship Participants

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Indigenous Music Office Introduces Cultural Cadence Mentorship Participants

The Indigenous Music Office welcomes its inaugural cohort in the Cultural Cadence mentorship program to Vancouver for the 2025 JUNO Awards. Workshops, speakers and industry events will take place alongside the national music industry gathering as the culmination to the four-month professional development program launched in 2024. The IMO is grateful to be hosted by the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nations.

The IMO is pleased to introduce its First Nations, Inuit and Métis participants, a dynamic and enterprising group of emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs from different communities and roles with a shared dedication to the growth of the Indigenous music ecosystem.

Cultural Cadence Participants:
– Cassidy Mann (Sagkeeng First Nation, MB)
– Curtis Clearsky (Anishinaabe and Nitsitapii, BC)
– Dawn Ferguson (Metis-Cree, AB)
– Gerard Wolfe/Mahihkan (Muskowekwan First Nation, SK)
– Gladwyn Badger (Neyhiyaw, AB/ON)
– January Rogers (Six Nations of the Grand River, ON)
– Leanne Goose (Inuvik, NT)
– Malaya Bishop (Iqaluit, NU)
– Tess Ray Houston (Red River Métis, MB)
– Evan Syliboy (Millbrook First Nation, NS)

Cultural Cadence mentors and presenters who will join the cohort in Vancouver this week include Tessa Balaz, Jason Burnstick, David Cox, MJ Dandeneau, Mike Denney, Tara Di Giuseppe, Alan Greyeyes, Noel Habel, Angelika Heim, Tewanee Joseph, Shoshona Kish, Joelle May, Margaret McGuffin, Amanda Rheaume, Mauricio Ruiz, Sun Sun, Amie Therrien and Kim Wheeler.

“The majority of Indigenous artists in Canada don’t have managers or teams,” explains Alan Greyeyes, IMO chairperson. “I’m excited about this project because it supports the development of managers and administrative talent who know just how daunting the road travelled by Indigenous artists is because they’ve had to walk it too.”

Created to support career advancement for emerging Indigenous music industry professionals, the new program reflects the IMO’s commitment to building capacity and creating pathways for professional development. Cultural Cadence program partners include Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF Canada) and Full Circle: First Nations Performance.

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