Paramount Pictures today announced the BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) Early Access movie eventin advance of the film’s nationwide release in theatres on May 8th.
To celebrate the theatrical opening, Billie Eilish’s biggest fans will have the ultimate opportunity to experience BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), directed by Academy Award winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish, at the Early Access screenings on Wednesday, April 29th at 7PM (local time) — more than week before its wide release. The film will be presented exclusively in RealD 3D at participating theatres nationwide.
BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) Early Access screenings and general showtimes are on sale now. To purchase tickets for the Early Access movie event and to find participating theatre listings in your area, visit www.hitmehardandsoftmovie.com/earlyaccess. General tickets are also available at hitmehardandsoftmovie.com, exhibitors’ websites and mobile apps, and participating theatre box offices nationwide.
Fans at the Early Access screenings will get to see special bonus content curated for this event. Each ticketholder will also receive a limited-edition collector’s ticket given away at their local theatre on the date of the event – while supplies last.
Said Paramount Pictures’ President of Domestic Distribution Shaun Barber, “BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)was made for the fans — and these Early Access screenings put them front and center. From the moment the lights go down, it’s clear this is more than a film; it’s a shared concert experience that brings audiences closer than ever before, only in theatres.”
Captured during her sold-out world tour, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D, the film is directed by Academy Award winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish, in-theatres May 8, 2026.
Toy Factory Project has added Sam Bush to their upcoming May dates, and that alone makes these shows worth crossing state lines for. The iconic fiddler and mandolinist, a GRAMMY winner, King of Newgrass, and two-time International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, joins the already formidable all-star Southern rock ensemble for a short run of performances that begins May 18. Percussionist Jimmy Rector rounds out the expanded lineup.
The core ensemble is stacked by any measure. Led by GRAMMY-winning Marshall Tucker Band co-founder and drummer Paul T. Riddle, Toy Factory Project brings together Marcus King on guitar and steel guitar, Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band) on bass, Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) on guitar, and Josh Shilling (Mountain Heart, Wynonna Judd) on keys. The project exists to honor the songbook of late MTB co-founder Toy Caldwell, and it does so with the kind of musicianship that turns tribute into something alive and its own.
The May run has already proven the demand is real. Back-to-back shows on May 18 and 19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC are sold out. Limited tickets remain for May 20 at Music at Maymont in Richmond, VA and the May 21 festival appearance at Delfest in Cumberland, MD. Riddle puts it simply: “We feel like it is such an honor and privilege to have a legend like Sam Bush as a special guest. The energy he brought to our stage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival was second to none.”
Toy Factory Project debuted at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, where Rolling Stone called their set one of the most memorable in the festival’s 52-year history. Their February run at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY deepened the momentum. With Bush now on board, these May shows represent the fullest and most powerful version of the project yet.
Upcoming Shows:
May 18 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
May 19 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
With a fearless approach to genre, a knack for storytelling, and an ear on the cultural moment, Omar Courtz has quickly become one of Latin music’s most compelling new voices. The Puerto Rican star will embark on his Por Si Mañana No Estoy – USA Tour to celebrate his breakthrough sophomore album,POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, April 17 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
Produced by OD Entertainment alongside Live Nation, the North American tour will kick off August 19 in San Jose, California, making stops in major markets including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and Brooklyn, before wrapping up September 13 in Orlando, Florida. The run promises to translate the album’s cinematic scope into a powerful live experience, giving fans a front-row seat to Omar’s artistry in motion.
The run also marks a defining milestone in Omar Courtz’s live career. After building a devoted international following on the PRIMERA MUSA Global Tour, the POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY USA Tour signals his arrival on an even bigger stage, expanding into major arena venues for the first time and underscoring the rapid growth of his fanbase across the United States. With stops at landmark venues such as Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Kaseya Center in Miami, and Kia Center in Orlando, the tour reflects the scale of Omar’s cultural momentum as one of the new generation of Latin artists reshaping the global sound of urban music.
The tour announcement arrives in the wake of Omar Courtz’s sophomore album, POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY (In Case I’m Not Here Tomorrow), a work that marks a turning point in his career. Spanning 18 tracks, the album blends reggaeton, R&B, trap, electronic textures, and afrobeats, creating a sound both intimate and expansive. It is music that refuses to be confined, a reflection of an artist who moves on instinct, yet with a precision that has captured global attention. POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY is available now across all digital platforms.
Since its release, the album has become a worldwide phenomenon. It has amassed over 1.04 billion streams, debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut Global chart, and landed at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut USA chart. Standout tracks “FOREVER TU GANTEL” and “WO OH OH” entered Spotify’s Top Songs Debut Global chart at No. 7 and No. 8, and viral hit “KOKO” (produced by Sky Rompiendo) has amassed over 105 million streams, over 3.6 million creations on TikTok and has taken over the No. 1 spot in Spain, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, and Nicaragua on both Spotify and Apple Music, signaling Omar Courtz’s ability to craft songs that resonate instantly across borders and platforms. Further cementing his global impact, he is currently ranked No. 7 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking—standing alongside Bad Bunny as one of only two Latin artists in the Top 10.
The response on the Billboard charts further cements his momentum. POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY debuted at No. 3 on both the Top Latin Albums and Top Latin Rhythm Albums charts – Omar’s second top-ten entry – and No. 5 on Independent Albums and placed an impressive 11 tracks on the Hot Latin Songs chart alone. With these milestones, Omar Courtz is not just releasing music; he is shaping a cultural conversation, blending musical innovation with a fearless emotional honesty that continues to redefine what Latin music can be.
###‘POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY – USA TOUR’ August 19 — San Jose, CA | San Jose Civic August 21 — Inglewood, CA | YouTube Theater August 22 — Las Vegas, NV | BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas August 23 — San Diego, CA | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre August 27 — Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall August 28 — Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory August 30 — Atlanta, GA | Gas South Arena Sept 02 — National Harbor, MD | The Theater at MGM National Harbor Sept 03 — Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept 05 — Chicago, IL | Byline Park Aragon Ballroom Sept 09 — Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center Sept 10 — Reading, PA | Santander Arena Sept 12 — Miami, FL | Kaseya Center Sept 13 — Orlando, FL | Kia Center
Teddy Swims just announced “The Ugly Tour,” a full North American arena run launching September 22 in Kansas City and closing November 18 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. It’s a 30-plus date arena sweep across the continent, and it follows one of the most statistically dominant runs in recent pop history. Presale registration is open now at teddyswims.com/#tour, with the Chime Visa presale starting April 21, the Teddy Swims presale on April 22, local and Spotify presales on April 23, and general on-sale beginning April 24 at 10 AM local time.
The tour announcement arrives alongside new single “Mr. Know It All,” out now via Warner Records. The track blends vintage grooves, ’80s rock hook-craft, and lush modern production into something moody, cool, and immediately memorable. Swims’ self-aware chorus lands hard: “When I fall in love it’s with misfortune, oh, I wish I wasn’t Mr. Know It All.” He debuted the song live at Coachella Weekend 1, sharing the stage with surprise guests Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton, and David Lee Roth. Weekend 2 and Stagecoach are still ahead.
The numbers behind Swims are difficult to argue with. “Lose Control” spent 112 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, set the record for the longest-running hit in the chart’s history, topped five radio formats, and has surpassed 5 billion global streams. His ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition)’, released in 2025, expanded the full vision of his blockbuster debut with six previously unheard tracks, including the tender “Small Hands,” written about his newborn son.
Before the arena run begins, Swims has a full festival calendar to work through, including Stagecoach, BottleRock, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and Bonnaroo in North America, followed by a sprawling European run hitting Pinkpop, Isle of Wight, Rock Werchter, Lollapalooza Berlin, Latitude, and more. White Claw joins as an official partner of “The Ugly Tour.”
Tour Dates:
April 17 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
April 25 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach Music Festival
May 3 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Festival
May 22 – Napa, CA @ BottleRock Festival
June 4 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
June 5 – Canandaigua, NY @ CMAC
June 7 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Petersen Events Center
June 9 – Norfolk, VA @ Chartway Arena
June 10 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum
June 12 – Easley, SC @ District Park
June 13 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 19 – Landgraaf, Netherlands @ Pinkpop Festival
June 20 – Isle of Wight, UK @ Isle of Wight Festival
June 22 – Belfast, Northern Ireland @ Belsonic
June 23 – Dublin, Ireland @ Malahide Castle
June 25 – Exeter, UK @ Powderham Castle
June 26 – Cardiff, UK @ Blackweir Fields
June 28 – Glasgow, UK @ Bellahouston Park
June 30 – Woodstock, UK @ Blenheim Palace 2026
July 1 – Lancashire, UK @ TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival
July 3 – Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter 2026
July 4 – Puck County, Poland @ Open’er Festival 2026
July 7 – Stuttgart, Germany @ JazzOpen Stuttgart 2026
July 9 – Madrid, Spain @ Mad Cool Festival 2026
July 11 – Oeiras, Portugal @ Nos Alive 2026
July 15 – Bern, Switzerland @ Gurtenfestival 2026
July 16 – Bontida, Romania @ Electric Castle Festival 2026
July 18 – Ostrava, Czechia @ Colours of Ostrava
July 19 – Berlin, Germany @ Lollapalooza Berlin 2026
July 22 – Scarborough, UK @ TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre
July 23 – Scarborough, UK @ TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre
July 25 – Henham Park, Suffolk, UK @ Latitude Festival 2026
September 22 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
September 23 – Saint Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
September 25 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
September 26 – Saint Paul, MN @ Grand Casino Arena
September 29 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
September 30 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
October 2 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
October 5 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
October 7 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
October 9 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
October 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
October 13 – Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena
October 16 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
October 18 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
October 20 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
October 22 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
October 23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
October 25 – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena
October 27 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
October 28 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
October 30 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
November 1 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
November 3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
November 5 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
November 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
November 8 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
November 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
November 11 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
November 13 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego
November 14 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
November 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz (GCJ) division announces the global launch of Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. Developed in partnership with acclaimed jazz labels Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Decca, Fontana, and ECM, Everything Jazz blends a carefully curated retail offering with original editorial designed for fans, celebrating the history, artistry, and future of jazz. Now available worldwide at www.everythingjazz.com, the store provides music lovers with a central hub to access and purchase jazz releases wherever they are in the world.
The launch comes as Everything Jazz builds momentum with its first major initiative, (Re)Discover Jazz– a month-long series of 20 digital lessons curated by their editorial team, exploring the genre’s history, key subgenres, artists and labels, to mark Jazz Appreciation Month in April. The programme has already attracted hundreds of registered fans following its exclusive preview to mailing list subscribers in January, and is now available online at everythingjazz.com/discoverjazz, with plans to expand into multiple languages in the coming months. The initiative underscores the digital platform’s mission to deepen engagement with jazz by connecting audiences to its history, context, and cultural impact.
Following a phased rollout of online stores across Europe (including local stores in France and United Kingdom), Japan, Australia, Canada, and United States, Everything Jazz provides fans with unprecedented access to rare repertoire, premium releases such as Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl editions, as well as Verve’s Vault and Acoustic Sounds series, and trusted editorial in one destination.
Led by a dedicated team of curators, writers, editors, and producers deeply embedded in the jazz community, Everything Jazz features exclusive interviews with acclaimed artists including Samara Joy, Julian Lage, Gregory Porter, Jon Batiste, Brandee Younger, Jeff Goldblum, Maya Delilah and Jacob Collier, alongside in-depth features on legends such as John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Charles Lloyd, and many more.
Beyond the digital platform, Everything Jazz continues to make an impact in bringing fans closer to the artists and music they love by partnering with leading jazz festivals worldwide, and creating moments where editorial, commerce, and community intersect. Teaming up with Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (Canada), Melbourne International Jazz Festival (Australia), Love Supreme and EFG London Jazz Festival (United Kingdom), Everything Jazz has curated festival activations, exclusive product offerings, and original on-site coverage that connects audiences to the culture where it is lived and experienced.
Everything Jazz’s 2025 partnership activations at Love Supreme and EFG London Jazz Festivals
On the announcement, Tina Poyser, Vice President of Everything Jazz said: “The response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world. The future of jazz is deeply entwined with its fascinating history and diverse recorded legacy, and the expansion of Everything Jazz reflects both the depth of the catalogue and fans’ enduring passion for quality and excellence.”
Don Was, President of Blue Note Records commented: “Everything Jazz has done tremendous work building an essential jazz destination, combining great storytelling with expert curation. Blue Note is thrilled to see them continue to expand their reach and spread their passion for jazz with audiences around the world.”
Jamie Krents, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group said: “It’s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale. With strong curation and a wealth of editorial content and features, the team at Verve is excited to see Everything Jazz become a meaningful destination for anyone interested in the genre.”
Tom Lewis, President of Fontana Records added: “Everything Jazz is a powerful vote of confidence in the global strength of jazz today. The genre is thriving, and the platform has quickly established itself as one of its most dynamic and authoritative destinations. This marks an exciting new global chapter for the platform.”
As jazz continues to evolve across generations and geographies, Everything Jazz aims to play a central role in celebrating its legacy while championing its future.
Billie Eilish is releasing ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE)’ on vinyl, a three-disc document of her sold-out world tour pressed exclusively on 100% recycled vinyl with a lenticular insert. It’s a one-time pressing, limited to four per customer, and it ships May 1. This isn’t a standard live album drop. It’s a physical artifact from one of the most talked-about tours in recent memory. Order here.
The vinyl lands alongside something equally ambitious. On May 8, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)’ hits the big screen as a full immersive concert film, co-directed by Billie Eilish and Academy Award winner James Cameron. Presented in 3D, the film takes the live experience somewhere a standard concert recording simply can’t go. That’s a serious creative partnership applied to a serious piece of work.
The three-disc set spans 23 tracks across six sides, moving through the full arc of the live show. From “OCEAN EYES” and “BAD GUY” through to “HAPPIER THAN EVER” and “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”, the sequencing holds the shape of the tour intact. Live versions of “LUNCH”, “WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?”, and “CHIHIRO” sit alongside deeper cuts that rewarded audiences who were there in person.
The recycled vinyl format is consistent with Eilish’s long-standing sustainability commitments, and the lenticular insert adds a visual dimension that makes the package worth holding. Pre-orders are live now at her official store.
Tracklist:
DISC 1 – Side 1
INTRO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
CHIHIRO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
LUNCH – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
NDA / THEREFORE I AM – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 1 – Side 2
WILDFLOWER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
THE DINER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
ILOMILO – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
BAD GUY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 2 – Side 1
THE GREATEST – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
YOUR POWER – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
SKINNY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
TV – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 2 – Side 2
BITTERSUITE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
BURY A FRIEND – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
OXYTOCIN – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
GUESS – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
EVERYTHING I WANTED – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
BLUE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
LOVELY – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
DISC 3 – Side 1
IDONTWANNABEYOUANYMORE – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
OCEAN EYES – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
L’AMOUR DE MA VIE / OVER NOW (EXTENDED) – THE TOUR (LIVE) VERSION
IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios announced today that multi platinum selling and award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey will perform the official title song for 007 First Light, the upcoming video game developed and published by IO Interactive, featuring a reimagined origin story of James Bond. The title song for the upcoming 007 video game has been written and composed by Lana Del Rey & David Arnold, marking the return of the composer to the Bond franchise. The song and title sequence will be showcased for the first time on 007 First Light’s official channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and X.
Lana Del Rey is recognized as one of the greatest singer songwriters of her generation. She has created a truly unique aesthetic. With 007 First Light’s title song, Lana brings the James Bond universe into her world, re-defining the classic genre and creating her own musical interpretation for the game’s reimagined origin story.
“It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly ‘Bond’ while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light. Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it all the more unforgettable,” highlighted Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.
David Arnold’s contribution to the title song as both co-writer and composer marks a significant moment for the franchise. Having helped define the modern musical identity of James Bond across five consecutive films, David Arnold’s involvement reinforces 007 First Light’s deep connection to Bond’s heritage.
“The Bond theme is a unique storytelling moment; it has to capture scale, drama, and intrigue all at once. Having been part of that musical lineage, I understand how important it is to honor its heritage while allowing it to evolve. Lana brought an elegance and atmosphere to the song that felt perfectly suited to continuing that tradition while introducing something fresh for a new era” stated David Arnold.
The collaboration was conceived by producer Gabriel Moszkowski from Media W, who brought Lana Del Rey and David Arnold together to create the next musical chapter in Bond history.
007 First Light presents a bold new take with a reimagined origin story, following a young James Bond at the very beginning of his journey in the world of espionage.
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026, pre-order now and get a free deluxe upgrade. All details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.
Fugue State has shared “So What Is There?”, the third single from the debut album ‘After Nothing Comes’, arriving May 22 via Switch Hit Records. The track foregrounds Javanese singer, composer, and educator Peni Candra Rini, whose presence shapes the song’s most arresting moments. A John Kim-directed music video accompanies the release, and it’s as disorienting and compelling as the music deserves.
The track traces back to a recording session at Figure 8 Studio, where Langa and Rini worked through material introduced via album co-producer William Brittelle. “There was a powerful, cathartic energy that came through in the performance,” Langa recalls. That session ultimately shaped the sequencing of the entire record. Rini’s voice cuts through the album’s dense, maximalist soundworld like a signal breaking through static.
Fugue State is the project of Northampton, MA-based composer, producer, and engineer Dan Langa, built around an obsessive process of recording, deconstructing, and reshaping studio material into spectral, barely recognizable forms. The whole thing started with an unplaceable five-syllable sound Langa found buried in session recordings, something he couldn’t identify or reproduce. That mystery became the methodology. The album moves between ambient saxophone, chamber dub, and fractured art song, with contributions from multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily and singer-songwriter Maia Friedman (Dirty Projectors, Coco).
‘After Nothing Comes’ is a record that rewards close listening and resists easy categorization, which is exactly what makes it worth your time. The release show happens May 30 at Ki Smith Gallery in New York City, with BlankFor.ms opening. It’s an intimate room for a record that demands attention.
Tracklist:
01 “Warmer”
02 “In This Moment”
03 “Everything Happens Again”
04 “Floating”
05 “We Are Lasting”
06 “Dark”
07 “The Dancer At Midnight”
08 “So What Is There”
09 “He Was Always So Precise”
10 “Reflections”
Upcoming Shows:
May 30 – New York, NY @ Ki Smith Gallery (w/ BlankFor.ms)
Natalie Shay writes like she has nothing left to hide. The North London indie-pop songwriter has released her new EP ‘ATMOSPHERE’, a five-track sonic diary tracing love, obsession, trauma bonds, and the hard lessons that come with feeling everything at full volume. It’s her most focused body of work yet, and it arrives with real emotional weight behind it.
The EP moves through distinct emotional chapters, each one drawn from the two years of collaboration and late-night solo sessions that shaped it. The title track “atmosphere” was written with long-time collaborator Kaity Rae (Remember Monday, The Shires), circling the question of whether a magnetic connection is genuine love or just something in the air. It’s a question that hangs over the whole record. Standout track “sorry for u” hits differently, a defiant indie-pop anthem built with RNDMBEATS (Wes Nelson) and Call Me Loop (Pussycat Dolls) about the specific frustration of someone who had everything and chose to throw it away.
Shay puts it plainly: “I crave love, but I’ve also been damaged by it.” That tension is what makes ‘ATMOSPHERE’ work. It doesn’t resolve neatly, and it doesn’t try to. With 20M+ streams, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6 Music support, and coverage in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and CLASH, she’s built this platform song by song and show by show.
The live dates arriving this month reflect exactly where Natalie Shay is right now. She plays her biggest headline to date at Oslo in London on April 23, and makes her first regional headline appearance at Manchester’s Deaf Institute Lodge on April 17. These are rooms she’s earned.
JORDY’s new single “DUMB” lands today via EMPIRE, and the title is the joke. The song is sharp, self-aware pop built around humor, vulnerability, and hooks that stick. JORDY wrote it with collaborators OSTON, Kate The Dreamer, and Drew Polovick of Friday Pilots Club on a day he’d decided to stop overthinking his next album and just write. The result is one of the most purely enjoyable tracks in his catalog.
“DUMB” is a night out with your best friends, meeting someone at the bar, a dance party, a drunk makeout, a break from reality. JORDY’s words, and he means every one of them. The song does exactly what great pop is supposed to do: it pulls you out of your head and puts you somewhere better. The music video is out now alongside the single, and it matches the track’s energy beat for beat.
JORDY’s been building toward this for years. With 350M+ career streams, a million-plus social followers, and albums like ‘BOY’ (2023) and ‘SEX WITH MYSELF’ (2024) earning serious critical attention from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and PAPER, he’s one of the most consistently compelling voices in queer pop. GLAAD Media Award and Queerties nominations (twice over) aren’t handed out lightly.
The live schedule is filling up fast. JORDY makes his U.K. festival debut at Mighty Hoopla in London on May 31, then heads to Columbus Pride on June 20 for a headline set. New music is also in the works and coming soon.
Tour Dates:
May 31 – London, U.K. @ Mighty Hoopla Festival
June 20 – Columbus, OH @ Columbus Pride (Headline)
