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Kitchener’s Fog Blues & Brass Band Banish The Sadness On “Why Get Up” Single

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Kitchener’s Fog Blues & Brass Band Banish The Sadness On “Why Get Up” Single

Recording artists Fog Blues & Brass Band capture the wild energy of a Saturday night at a packed blues bar into their latest single, “Why Get Up.” And it’s no accident, because the blues banger came to life in front of an audience before it ever saw the inside of a recording studio.

Hailing from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, the seven-piece Fog Blues & Brass Band is fresh off the heels of their successful debut album, Into the Fog. The album gained them nods for their unique spin on the traditional rock and blues sound, encompassing commanding vocals, harmonies, guitars, keys and horns. Each single off the 2018 album has garnered radio play in Canada and abroad, and the band is also known for their powerhouse live performances at venues and festivals.

Contrary to its title, the new single, “Why Get Up,” is a testament to the band’s ability to get their audiences up on their feet. The traditional blues lyrics bemoan tough times – “Why get up? Rent’s due but I can’t pay/ Life keeps kickin’ me down/ Like I’m one foot in the grave.” But the driving music tells a different story – dance now, worry tomorrow.

“Why Get Up” is a true ensemble effort that seamlessly showcases each of the seasoned band members’ musical chops. Vocalist Hilliard “Hills” Walter leads Al Hosack on bass, Domenic DiNino on drums, Bobby Becker on keys, Dan Jancar on saxophones, Joe Dublanski on alto saxophone, and Tim Palsar on guitar. Each is just as strong performing solo as they are as part of a jam, amplifying the group’s satisfying, cohesive sound.

Not only is performing “Why Get Up” a team endeavor, but so too was the songwriting process. When one band member came to rehearsal with a rough demo of the song, the other six were quick to add their own stamp on the tune. When the band performed it live, the reaction was so huge that they decided to head to the recording studio. They enlisted Emmy winner Don Breithaupt to arrange the four-piece horn parts, and producer engineer John “Beetle” Bailey, a Juno and Grammy winner, perfected the sound. (Bailey also worked with the band on “Into the Fog” and their 2022 holiday single, “Here Comes Santa Claus,” a swingy take on the Christmas classic.)

What emerged from the studio was a traditional blues song that banishes the blues. Even as the metaphoric storm clouds gather, “Why Get Up” tells them to take a hike: “You wanna leave me baby/Take them clouds and walk away.” What’s left to do but dance? Wherever the listener might be, “Why Get Up” brings the party to them.

Regina, SK’s PEOPLE OF THE SUN Release “Kayâs (A Long Time Ago)” From Latest Self-Titled Album

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Regina, SK’s PEOPLE OF THE SUN Release “Kayâs (A Long Time Ago)” From Latest Self-Titled Album

Regina, Saskatchewan-based collective, People of the Sun, is a unifying force bringing together people of different cultural backgrounds, ages, genders, and faiths to create impactful hip-hop and funk music and to be an example of inclusion and reconciliation in and for our community.

Part of the Sharp 5 Records family, their self-titled debut album showcases their absorbing and sonically layered music. People of the Sun’s songs were recorded “live off the floor” to showcase that not every beat and note needs to be perfect — striving for something human during inhuman times. The collective wrote the final product as every member was given free rein to draw from their inspirations on the theme.

“We have eight people in our crew, all talented in their own way, each with their own story,” says guitarist/producer Erik Mehlsen. “There’s not a second to be bored on the whole album; you get a buffet of personalities to fill your plate every time.”

Comprised of members from Little Black Bear First Nation MC Info Red, Pakistani-born MC and producer Origin of Spin, Nigerian-born singer/songwriters Nini Jegz, Regina-born Lexy Desjarlais, and keyboardist Ethan Reoch, drummer Cyprian Henry and bass player Rob Lane, People of the Sun are a testament to the power of collaboration and the success that can come from a shared artistic vision.

The midst of ongoing social unrest and adversity was the backdrop of the People of the Sun LP. Each track captures the collaborative brilliance of eight individuals looking to speak meaningful, mindful music that can be of benefit to their listeners. “Our Power” is a response to the conversation around abortion legislation in the United States, while “Domino” talks about the perils of gang violence in Regina’s inner city. The newest single, “kayas (A Long Time Ago),” speaks to the power of music being a tool for mental health, and in contrast, the album opener, “Applause,” is a funk party banger. The album boldly states that hip-hop does not need to be limited to drum machines and synthesizers.

In the first years of the band’s existence, People of the Sun recorded two EPs, performed at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, received national press from Exclaim!, was featured on the Earshot Hip-Hop Charts and has received regular rotation on CBC’s Strombo Show. In December 2022, the band received R&B Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Music Awards. In addition, the band is part of the Sharp 5 Records family, a label that seeks to create live-off-the-floor records with video to capture real musicians making music together, where they live and work.

Written collaboratively, People of the Sun demonstrate the power of collective effort and show how a single common goal can bring joy and success even with different life paths. It strikes a rare balance between “we” and “me,” highlighting the importance of individual contributions to a collective effort. Their goal? To make a record to show diversity isn’t just for billboards, but that hip hop is real, made by real people.

This ambition was tested repeatedly throughout the 10-month process of making their new LP which spanned which saw two of their three recording sessions canceled due to COVID, the eight-member collective managed to persevere and see their record come to completion.

“Making this record, this way, with this crew, was a steep mountain to climb,” said Mehlsen. “So many hurdles and challenges. But to hear this record, front to back, knowing how and why it was made…makes it all worth it”

North Battleford, SK’s Jackie K Releases Throwback Doo-Wop Single “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me”

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North Battleford, SK’s Jackie K Releases Throwback Doo-Wop Single “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me”

You and your lover are sure to be swinging all year round with North Battleford, SK’s Jackie K’s new doo-wop single “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me,” out now.

An ode to both the beauty and the perils of young love, the sunshine pop tune feels right out of the best nostalgic Canadian beach movie you’ve never seen. Upbeat, groovy, and almost Shakespearean in the plight of its star-crossed protagonists, the song speaks to hopeless romantics and Hallmark-holiday dismisses both– Jackie is quick to affirm that the course of true love never did run smooth.

“Not every relationship starts out peaches and cream,” she says. “‘When You Almost Didn’t Love Me’ is about finally making the decision to commit to a relationship. This one is personal. We’ve been married twenty years. Four kids.”

“When You Almost Didn’t Love Me” is the first single being released from Jackie’s upcoming album She’s A Story, dropping this March 8 on International Women’s Day. The album spotlights the spirit of women living through a variety of trials and triumphs, featuring songs about situations familiar yet not always celebrated, all performed with Jackie K’s trademark Canadiana sound.

“Women’s lives have changed so dramatically in the last hundred years, but expectations have not always kept up,” Jackie observes. “Women are still not considered equal to men in so many ways. Then if you add getting older, being a person of colour, or a single mother, it is even more difficult. As I age, I see more and more the inequities that exist, and how frustrating it is. I wanted to try and share some of the stories that I know. My own, family stories, people from my community, and some just for fun.”

The album features the illustrious stylings of Randy Woods on guitar, Kyle Krysa on drums, Jackie’s husband Tom on bass, and their son Connor Newton on the sax. Jackie’s on piano and trumpet along with her lead vocals.

When she isn’t writing or performing, Jackie teaches band and guitar to high school students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art, and is a member of SaskMusic, SOCAN, AFM#553, BMI, SAC, and the Americana Music Association.

Chicago’s Prolific and Unabashedly Optimistic SARANTOS Releases “Somethin’ To Believe In”

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Chicago’s Prolific and Unabashedly Optimistic SARANTOS Releases “Somethin’ To Believe In”

One of the most prolific and authentic voices in independent music, Sarantos has delivered his latest single, “Somethin’ to Believe In” – available now! The emotional rock ballad, accompanied by a compelling music video, walks a tightrope between hope and hopelessness. But the space in between isn’t empty – it’s where Sarantos finds himself, and he hopes the listener will as well.

The award-winning Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist takes and offers comfort through music, drawing on personal challenges like losing his father to lung cancer in 2010. The solo artist is not afraid to explore genres ranging from rock to pop to hip-hop channeling the human spirit. His music has garnered Grammy considerations, several top-ten and #1 placements on independent charts and worldwide radio play without the help of a record label. It’s hard to believe but Sarantos doesn’t use a professional studio to make any of his music! His musical output throughout his 9-year career is impressive, releasing 18 albums with 226 original tracks as well as 9 fiction/fantasy books while amassing a catalog of 4,000 original songs and a devoted social media following of more than 1 million.

On “Somethin’ to Believe In,” Sarantos’ powerful vocals are front and center, layered above a mournful piano that eventually gives way to triumphant rock guitar riffs. Providing an elegant visual accompaniment, the music video “has a haunting quality to it as it unveils a story that both parents and lovers can relate to,” Sarantos says.

“It comes across as emotionally authentic and heartfelt,” Sarantos says of the video. “The footage taken by itself is pretty simple yet when put together somehow seems to become much more complex. It will remind you of some of the saddest days of your life, days filled with disappointment and heartache, but the story also splashes the naivete of hopefulness throughout, giving you something to believe in.”

The video for the single opens with Sarantos and a woman who hides behind her sunglasses wandering an outdoor landscape separately, Sarantos seeming forlorn, and the woman apparently distressed. The song’s words of encouragement and support appear aimed at the woman, but her relationship with Sarantos is unclear – is she a friend? A lover? A family member?

“All I can do is tell you to fight it/and help you get the ship righted/I hope you know I’m never leavin’/I’ll always give you somethin’/Somethin’ to believe in,” Sarantos sings.
The video ends on an uplifting note, with Sarantos and the woman finally encountering each other. She puts down her phone and engages with Sarantos and the public art around them, transcending her inner conflict through human connection. The musical transition from minor to major chords drives home the transition with all the satisfaction of an ‘80s power ballad.
“This rock song is a hug, like a parent or friend reaching down to pick you up out of a hopeless pit, and giving you something to believe in – yourself,” Sarantos says, describing the single.

But just as the woman surfaces from her inner world, so too do the lyrics rise above the scene playing out in the video with the narrator’s subtle shift from “I” to “we.”
“And all we can do is tell you to fight it/and help you get the ship righted/I hope you know we’re never leavin’/We’ll always give you somethin’/Somethin’ to believe in/Somethin’ to believe in.”

The listener is thrown off-balance, wondering who the singer is and who is the subject. Maybe the song is aimed at the version of Sarantos that exists in the flux of the moment, speaking from the point of view of the Sarantos that’s already gotten to wherever it is he’s going. Or perhaps it’s the listener Sarantos is crooning to – the person grappling with their own sense of uncertainty as he humbly offers a helping hand. Whoever the subject, they’ll need to do their own homework to shift their perspective. “Somethin’ to Believe In” offers a guiding beacon of light for all those who feel lost in darkness.

Power Poppers Full Throttle Release “All I Want” And Announce Ontario Shows

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Power Poppers Full Throttle Release “All I Want” And Announce Ontario Shows

Full Throttle, the power-pop punk band from London, Ontario is bringing that teenage-angst filled with thunderous energy on their new single “All I Want.”

“All I Want” rocks with hard-hitting, three-chord guitar and a heavy bass line. Their high-energy vibe immediately transports you back to the familiar sounds of pop-rock giants, Green Day, Blink 182, and Goo Goo Dolls, who are huge influences on the talented high-school band. This has garnered them a relatively large Gen-X following, while also predominantly appealing to the teenage crowd as well.

The lyrics throughout the track emulate the consistent themes of pop/punk/rock that discuss adolescent lust, romantic relationships, and heartbreak. This can be heard throughout, and especially in the catchy chorus:

“I wrote a song for her on the weekend.
I don’t understand at all.
I don’t care at all cause all I want is you.
I don’t care at all cause all I want is…..”

The band’s fourth single, “All I Want” was recorded in a single day and fully developed in just one week. The teenage trio needed to come up with a new release on short notice after agreeing to perform an exclusive title on a new digital marketing platform based out of Seattle, called Sing Market Inc. The boys agreed to release the new track by November 30, 2022 – however, at that time it was already October and time was ticking.

Full Throttle had recorded their first three songs at “The Sugar Shack”, a recording studio in their hometown of London, Ontario. However, the studio was fully booked, and the band needed somewhere else to lay down their new track. That’s when they reached out to Siegfried Meier at Beach Road Studios, who had previously worked with southern California punk rock legends, “Face to Face,” so the boys knew they were in good hands. On the two-hour car ride to the studio in Huron County the idea for “All I Want” was born, and the rest is history.

The 2022 Forest City London Music Youth Award winners – Max McGill (lead vocals / guitar), Evan Levite (vocals / bass) and Kaelin Chase (drums) are currently writing, recording, playing live shows and have recently signed an Artist Development Deal with Lemmon Entertainment , based out of Vancouver which will see them return to the studio to complete a 6-song EP, set for release this Fall.

Full Throttle Ontario Tour Dates
April 21 – The Palasad Social Bowl, London
June 25 – Victoria Park, London – International Food Festival
July 1 – Riverside Park, Cambridge – Canada Day Festival
July 15 – Downtown Music Festival, Goderich

Photo Gallery: Blue October with Beatnik Bandits at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall

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Photo Gallery: Blue October with Beatnik Bandits at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall

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New Bose “Turn The Dial” Initiative Seeks To Close Gender Gap In Music Production

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New Bose “Turn The Dial” Initiative Seeks To Close Gender Gap In Music Production

In a recent analysis of popular songs from the last decade, only 2.8% were produced by women. Even further, new findings from Bose show that the number is even lower in the last year, with only 2.3% of Top 100 hits in 2022 produced by women.

Bose believes sound is the most powerful force on earth, yet it will never reach its full power unless the people creating the sounds are as diverse as the people listening to them. That’s why today, Bose is unveiling Turn the Dial, an initiative focused on addressing the barriers causing this deficit — bringing awareness to the issue and seeking new opportunities for women and non-binary music producers to create music that deserves to be heard.

Bose has also partnered with trailblazing artists and producers H.E.R., PinkPantheress, BLOND:ISH and WondaGurl to highlight the importance of the initiative and inspire the next generation of creators.

“Like music producers, Bose has a passionate group of people who, through their craft, seek to create amazing audio experiences for people to enjoy. This is why we’re driven to add our voice to the conversation and bring attention to the issue. We want to shine a light on the amazing women and non-binary talent who haven’t been noticed and create more opportunities for them to get into the studio and craft music for the world to hear,” said Lila Snyder, CEO, Bose. “With more diversity in who is creating music, the more powerful it will be — different, richer, all encompassing. We can make a real difference by working together with partners and organizations who share that same commitment.”

The initiative will come to life in partnership with She Is The Music, a non-profit organization with a mission to increase the number of women working in music, artists and industry professionals.

Working together, Bose and She is The Music have cultivated a ‘Sound is Power Impact Board,’ comprised of accomplished music artists and repertoire (A&R) executives and producers. The formation of the board will provide a pipeline for the next generation of aspiring women and non-binary music producers to have an opportunity to elevate their music to a wider audience. Producers can submit their music via the link at sheisthemusic.org/turnthedial/ which will then be reviewed and considered by the Impact Board on a quarterly basis. Board members include:

  • Chloe Weise Donovan, RCA Records, Vice President, A&R
  • Ann Mincieli, She is The Music, Founder and Grammy award-winning engineer
  • Brandra Ringo, Quality Control Music, EVP and Co-Head, A&R
  • Ebonie Smith, Award-winning music producer, audio engineer and singer-songwriter
  • Taylor Testa, Universal Music Publishing Group, Vice President, A&R
  • Nova Wav, American Grammy Award–winning production and songwriting duo
  • WondaGurl, Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer and record executive

“She Is The Music is committed to creating change for women and non-binary artists, and building an equal future for music — but in order to truly make an impact, it requires collaboration from leaders across the industry,” said Ann Mincieli, She Is The Music, Founder and Grammy award-winning engineer. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Bose to launch our ‘Sound is Power Impact Board,’ which together, will allow us to give even more visibility to underrepresented producers who deserve to be heard and the opportunity to share their music with the world.”

Bose will also provide hundreds of production kits that will include music production software and headphones to up and coming women and non-binary producers within She Is The Music’s network, giving them the proper tools to create sounds that deserve to be heard.

To drive momentum behind Turn the Dial, Bose is launching a creative campaign and content series, which calls out the gender disparities in music production and imagines a world where all producers are equitably represented. The spot features commentary from H.E.R., PinkPantheress, BLOND:ISH and WondaGurl, and music written and arranged by H.E.R. with additional production by WondaGurl. It will debut at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 1 to commemorate the inaugural producer of the year award created by Billboard and Bose. The campaign will run across digital and social platforms.

“Despite progress made within the industry, there is still more work to be done to combat lack of representation of music producers,” said H.E.R., award-winning singer and songwriter. “It’s an effort that will require collaboration from industry partners and allies like Bose, and together, we can use this platform to help and inspire the next generation of producers.”

SPOTIFY NEWS: Stream On 2023 – New Home Feed, Smart Shuffle, Previews And More

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SPOTIFY NEWS: Stream On 2023 – New Home Feed, Smart Shuffle, Previews And More

Today, Spotify kicked off Stream On by doubling down on discovery, revealing a new, dynamic interface on mobile built for deeper discovery and more meaningful connections between artists and fans.

The new Spotify will roll out in waves beginning today, below is a snapshot of what to expect:

  • New Home Feed: Within the new Home experience on mobile, users can scroll purposefully through visual feeds for Music, Podcasts or Audiobooks to sample audio before diving in.  Once they find something they like, it’s just a quick tap to save or share, preview multiple songs from a playlist or album, read along with transcriptions for many episode picks, and even watch video podcasts to get more from every recommendation.
  • Feeds within Search: Within Search, users can scroll up or down to explore short Canvas clips from tracks from some of your favorite genres. Spotify is also bringing this to popular playlists like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, New Music Friday and RapCaviar – inviting users to quickly preview tracks on a playlist before diving in.
  • Smart Shuffle: Smart Shuffle is the evolution of Enhance – breathing new life into carefully curated playlists by shuffling tracks and adding new, perfectly tailored suggestions.
  • Podcast Autoplay: Just like with music, Spotify will now serve Autoplay for Podcasts — when a podcast ends, another episode will automatically start playing that fits the user’s tastes and is relevant.
  • DJ: These announcements also follow the recent Beta launch of DJ, a new personalized AI guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you. DJ can be found at the top of your Music Feed.

 

Lewis Capaldi Partners With Netflix For All Access Feature Length Music Documentary

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Lewis Capaldi Partners With Netflix For All Access Feature Length Music Documentary

Netflix and Global superstar Lewis Capaldi today announces a special, raw and honest feature length music documentary “Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now”, in partnership with Netflix, BMG, & Pulse Films, executive produced by Independent Entertainment, BMG and Quickfire Films, set to be released globally on Netflix on April 5.

The documentary arrives ahead of his highly anticipated second album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent – out May 19th on EMI Records/Universal Music Canada.

Directed by BAFTA winner Joe Pearlman (Harry Potter 20th Anniversary, After the Screaming Stops) this all-access film sees Lewis Capaldi at a pivotal moment in his career. At the heart of this film is the story of a young artist, returning to his roots after achieving unbelievable global success, attempting to reconnect with his old life and the family and friends he left behind.

Four years in the making and following 5 back-to-back sold out global headline tours, screaming fans and history making chart success, the singer-songwriter somewhat dizzyingly finds himself back at his parent’s house in Scotland to begin work on his highly-anticipated second album.

The film captures Capaldi’s defining year, struggling to balance the familiarity of home, normality and all he’s ever known, with life as one of the biggest stars on the planet, gleaning an intimate portrait of his unique character, hopes and fears in his own words. Digging beneath the popular clichés surrounding the most unlikely of popstars reveals a deeply thoughtful and self-reflective young man at a unique crossroads in his life as he carries the weight of trying to eclipse the success of his record-breaking debut album.

Lewis Capaldi said: “I’m pretty terrified for people to see this documentary if I’m quite honest, but I’m also really proud of it. I hope you enjoy it x.”

Sam Bridger, Head of Music Film at Pulse Films said: “This started out as a film about the process of creating the ‘difficult second album’, but ended up being an astonishingly unguarded portrait of the pressures of fame on young shoulders, exploring one of the great conversations of our age – mental health. Such unfiltered access to one of the biggest stars on the planet is testament to the bravery of Lewis and his team who invited us into their world, and the incredible trust and storytelling instincts of Director Joe Pearlman, Producer Alice Rhodes and the production team.’

Stuart Souter, BMG Vice President Films said: “This is much more than just a music film. With the support of his family, Lewis has opened up in a unique way. Just like his music, we are confident that it will connect with people around the world”.

The return of Lewis Capaldi has been phenomenal, rocketing straight to the top of the UK singles chart in September last year with comeback track “Forget Me”, which became Platinum-certified and smashed over 200 million streams globally. That quickly turned into a fourth UK number 1 with his stunning second single “Pointless”, an honour that equals the likes of Whitney Houston, Cher, Jay-Z, One Direction, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake and Usher.

For his highly anticipated second album, the idea has been simple but potent: to go in and do the exact same thing. No bells, whistles or starry featured vocalists, and no ruinously expensive stays in distant studios. Like it was on his debut, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent is straight-up, full-force honesty.

Selling over 10 million copies worldwide, debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent propelled Capaldi from bedroom musician to superstar. Few have seen a debut release quite like it, becoming the biggest selling UK album of 2019 & 2020, spawning two UK number 1 singles, bagging a few BRITs and a Grammy nomination, with one of those number 1’s becoming a smash hit on both sides of the globe in “Someone You Loved”, which recently became the UK’s most streamed song of ALL TIME.

Having recently sold out his 2023 UK arena tour in a matter of seconds, he will headline Reading & Leeds Festival in August, perform at Glastonbury Festival, as well as play his biggest headline summer shows to date to over 30,000 fans a night in Manchester, Edinburgh & Belfast. Lewis is currently making his way through a sold out European arena tour, before embarking on his biggest ever sold-out headline tour of North America this Spring. See his full touring schedule HERE.

If his first album made him an international star, with his second it’s nothing less than superstardom that beckons. With the public now getting an inside look into the life of a global superstar, the insatiable appetite for Capaldi burns as bright as ever.

Declan McKenna Announces Extensive 50+ Date “the Big Return” North American Tour

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Declan McKenna Announces Extensive 50+ Date “the Big Return” North American Tour

Declan McKenna recently sold out all 16 dates on his 2022 US tour and today he announces the extensive 50+ date “The Big Return” tour of North America. Said McKenna about the upcoming tour, “buzzing to get this new era underway all across North America this year! We’ll be weaving in some new material on the tour that I’m more than ready to show everyone. Expect Big, Expect my Return.”

McKenna will perform in cities including Washington D.C., Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, NYC, Nashville, Atlanta, and more (full dates below) between late May and early November. The tour will kick off on May 25th at Montreal’s Corona Theatre and feature support by Oracle Sisters, Eli Smart, Allie Crow Buckley. Tickets for this tour will go on sale to the general public here on Friday, March 17th at 10am local time. Tickets will also be available via artist presale on Tuesday, Mar 14th at 10am local and Spotify pre-sale on Wednesday, Mar 15 at 10am local here.

Since finishing his tour last year cKenna has been working with producer Gianluca Buccellati in LA and in his hometown of Brighton, UK, on the follow up to Zeros. Of Zeros, Pitchfork said “nodding to Bowie and the Beates on songs about climate change and capitalism, the songwriter roots his political critique in the rich tradition of British protest rock.” Zeros, produced by Jay Joyce with mixing b Spike Stent, is available for purchase on all formats here. He also shared his single “My House,” which features vocals from Rostam and was co-produced by McKenna and Neil Comber(whose credits include MIA, Charlie XCX, and Florence + The Machine), and it is streaming now HERE.

Declan McKenna’s Big Return Tour Dates:

Leg 1
Special Guest: Oracle Sisters
May 25 | Montreal, QC | Corona Theatre
May 27| Boston, MA |Boston Calling*
May 28 | Albany, NY | Empire Life
May 30 | Syracuse, NY | The Westcott Theater
May 31 | Buffalo, NY | Town Ballroom
Jun 01 | Pittsburgh, PA | Mr. Smalls Theatre
Jun 02 | Philadelphia, PA | Union Transfer
Jun 04 | Montclair, NJ | The Wellmont Theater
Jun 05 | Washington, DC | The Anthem
Jun 06 | Richmond, VA | The National
Jun 08 | Carrboro, NC | Cat’s Cradle
Jun 09 | Asheville, NC | The Orange Peel
Jun 11 | Knoxville, TN | The Mill & Mine
Jun 13 | Orlando, FL | The Beacham
Jun 14 | St. Petersburg, FL | Jannus Live
Jun 17 | Birmingham, AL | Zydeco
Jun 18 | Atlanta, GA | The Eastern
Jun 19 | Louisville, KY | Mercury Ballroom

Leg 2
Special guest: Eli Smart
Jul 11 | Toronto, ON | Danforth Music Hall
Jul 13| Ottawa, Ontario| Ottawa Bluesfest*
Jul 15 | South Burlington, VT | Higher Ground
Jul 17 | Portland, ME | State Theatre
Jul 18 | Providence, RI | Fete Music Hall
Jul 20 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Steel
Jul 21 | New York, NY | Webster Hall
Jul 22 | Harrisburg, PA | XL Live
Jul 25 | Cleveland, OH | Agora Ballroom
Jul 26 | Detroit, MI | The Majestic Theatre
Jul 28 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s
Jul 29 | Indianapolis, IN | Deluxe at Old National Centre
Jul 30 | Nashville, TN | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Aug 01 | St. Louis, MO | Delmar Hal
Aug 25|Leeds, UK|Leeds Festival*
Aug 27|Reading, UK|Reading Festival*

Leg 3
Special guest: Allie Crow Buckley
Sep 27 | New Haven, CT | Toad’s Place
Oct 01 | Columbia, SC | The Senate
Oct 02 | Athens, GA | Georgia Theatre
Oct 03 | Chattanooga, TN | The Signal
Oct 05 | New Orleans, LA | Toulouse Theatre
Oct 9 | Mexico City, MX |Pabellón Oeste
Oct 11 | Guadalajara, MX | C3 Stage
Oct 16 | Albuquerque, NM | El Rey Theater
Oct 17 | Tempe, AZ | Marquee Theatre
Oct 19 | Denver, CO | Ogden Theatre
Oct 21 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union
Oct 23 | Seattle, WA | Showbox SoDo
Oct 25 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
Oct 29 | Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom
Oct 31 | Sacramento, CA | Ace of Spades
Nov 1 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
Nov 3 | Los Angeles, CA | The Novo
Nov 4 | Pomona, CA | The Fox Theater
*Festival Date

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