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Whitney Share ‘Evangeline’ Featuring Madison Cunningham Ahead of New Album ‘Small Talk’

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Whitney have unveiled their stunning new single ‘Evangeline’ featuring GRAMMY-winning songwriter and vocalist Madison Cunningham. Out now via AWAL, the track serves as the final preview before the Chicago duo releases their highly anticipated new album ‘Small Talk’ this Friday, November 7.

“The most crucial moment of writing ‘Evangeline’ came when, after weeks of failed experiments, we leaned into the theatricality of the chorus,” says vocalist and drummer Julien Ehrlich. “Max put midi timpanis and string pads underneath the vocals and the whole sentiment of the song clicked into place for us. In hindsight it was probably the main instance where having a producer in the room could have led us to the finish line a bit quicker but nevertheless we got there. It wasn’t until almost a year later that we had the idea to make it a duet and we are beyond grateful that we got to feature Madison Cunningham as the other half of the vocal. To say that this song is special to us is an understatement.”

Cunningham adds, “I’m a genuine fan of Whitney. When the band sent me this song, it was a no brainer that I wanted to sing on it. It’s not often that I’m stopped in my tracks by a song. In fact, the sound of this whole record from front to back is staggering to me. It’s the most beautiful wall of sound where every piece is considered, and the through line is clear. My memory is coloured with it being one of the easiest, most joyful sessions.”

Recorded without a producer during the summer of 2024, ‘Small Talk’ marks a confident return to form for Whitney — an album that captures the warmth, melancholy, and melodic brilliance that first endeared the band to fans around the world. Featuring 11 new songs, including ‘Evangeline,’ the record distills a decade of collaboration between longtime bandmates Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek into their most self-assured work yet.

Whitney will bring ‘Small Talk’ to fans around the globe on their 2026 world tour, beginning February 6 in Paris and running through February 27 in London, with additional North American dates set for spring. Stops include Gaite Lyrique in Paris, The Academy in Dublin, and Hackney Church in London. Tickets are on sale now via whitneytheband.com.

Tracklist: ‘Small Talk’

  1. Silent Exchange
  2. Won’t You Speak Your Mind
  3. The Thread
  4. Damage
  5. Dandelions
  6. Islands (Really Something)
  7. In The Saddle
  8. Evangeline (Ft. Madison Cunningham)
  9. Back To The Wind
  10. Small Talk
  11. Darling

Tour Dates:
EU/UK Winter 2026
Feb 6 – Paris, FR – Gaite Lyrique
Feb 7 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
Feb 8 – Milan, IT – Magnolia
Feb 10 – Geneva, CH – Antigel Festival
Feb 11 – Munich, DE – Hansa 39
Feb 12 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Feb 14 – Copenhagen, DK – DR Studie 2
Feb 15 – Hamburg, DE – Knust
Feb 17 – Brussels, BE – AB Ballroom
Feb 18 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg
Feb 19 – Cologne, DE – Gebäude 9
Feb 21 – Dublin, IE – The Academy Dublin
Feb 22 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – The Art School
Feb 26 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
Feb 27 – London, UK – Hackney Church

North America Spring 2026
Mar 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
Mar 8 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Mar 11 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall
Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Mar 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Apr 7 – Kingston, NY – Assembly
Apr 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 10 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 11 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 12 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre
Apr 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
Apr 15 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Apr 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe
Apr 17 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Apr 18 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

Dream Theater Bring ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ to AMC Theatres Ahead of Official Release

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With their 2025 touring cycle wrapped, Dream Theater are inviting fans to experience their new live release, ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris,’ the way it was meant to be seen — on the big screen. In partnership with AMC Theatres, the band will present the full-length concert film in select cities, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, on November 17 at 7 p.m. local time.

The feature, running 175 minutes, captures the band’s electrifying performance in Paris in stunning 4K Ultra HD with Immersive Atmos Audio. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive color vinyl variants and event-only merchandise through a special QR code displayed at participating theaters.

Set for official release on November 28 via Inside Out Music/Sony Music, ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ was recorded before a sold-out audience at the Adidas Arena. The show spans Dream Theater’s entire career, featuring iconic tracks like “Metropolis Pt. 1,” “Panic Attack,” “Octavarium,” and “Pull Me Under,” among other fan favorites. The lineup — James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Portnoy — deliver a powerhouse performance that showcases their precision, chemistry, and musical mastery.

The release arrives in multiple formats, complete with artwork by longtime collaborator Hugh Syme. The Limited Deluxe 3 CD/3 Blu-ray artbook includes 68 pages of photos and artwork, plus an additional Blu-ray of bonus material. Other editions include a 3 CD/2 Blu-ray Digipak, a 180-gram 4 LP box set, and a digital version. The Blu-ray features the full concert in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround, and high-resolution stereo sound, ensuring fans can relive the night in full sonic depth.

‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ stands as a testament to Dream Theater’s enduring legacy — a band still pushing boundaries, still performing at their peak, and still redefining progressive metal for new generations.

Armor For Sleep Explore Memory and Meaning on ‘There Is No Memory’ With New Video for “Last Days”

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Armor For Sleep return with a stirring new chapter in their career, releasing the music video for “Last Days,” the latest single from their brand new album ‘There Is No Memory.’ Recorded with producer Sam Guaiana (Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Between You and Me), the album finds the New Jersey band confronting questions of identity, loss, and the emotional weight of recollection. It’s a powerful reflection on how our pasts shape who we are.

“’Last Days’ is about imagining an ex as an old lady on her deathbed and wondering if she will evaluate her life and think what would have been if we had stayed together,” explains frontman Ben Jorgensen. “In the song I’m fighting with myself by saying ‘I know I shouldn’t care anymore,’ but admitting that there is a part of me that still does and always will care. The chorus is ‘maybe there’s a part of me that’s lost inside a reflection of a memory.’ I would sell my soul not to care anymore.”

The album digs deep into the aftermath of Jorgensen’s divorce, but unlike 2022’s ‘The Rain Museum’—which filtered heartbreak through metaphor and fiction—’There Is No Memory’ strips away abstraction for a raw, lived-in truth. The title emerged from a serendipitous computer crash during early demos, when an error message flashed the words “THERE IS NO MEMORY.” Rather than despair, Jorgensen took it as a sign, shaping the album around the tension between remembering and letting go.

Across songs like “The Outer Ring,” “Breathe Again,” “In Another Dream,” “What A Beautiful World,” “Ice On The Lake,” and “All The Best,” the record moves from turmoil to acceptance. It’s filled with moments of emotional vulnerability and striking honesty, where haunting memories collide with the search for peace. “It’s an exploration of me wondering how much of my life is controlled by what I’ve been through,” says Jorgensen. “And trying to unpack all sorts of different memories—relationships, betrayals, addictions, friends I’ve lost along the way. It’s me wondering if I am just the collective sum of all the things I’ve lived through or if there is a me underneath it all who can still choose his own fate.”

‘There Is No Memory’ stands as Armor For Sleep’s most introspective work yet—an album that gazes unflinchingly at the ghosts of the past while reaching for meaning in the present.

Victoria Unleashes Global Club Anthem ‘KILLA’ With Pabllo Vittar and Isabella Lovestory

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Global pop innovator Victoria has dropped her latest single, ‘KILLA’, a fiery collaboration with Brazilian superstar Pabllo Vittar and Honduran avant-pop sensation Isabella Lovestory. Out now via Arista Records, the track blends baile funk, reggaeton, and futuristic electronic production into a genre-bending statement of empowerment, seduction, and sonic rebellion.

From the first words — “I’m a killa, killa, killa” — Isabella Lovestory’s sugar-sweet vocals lure listeners into a rush of pulsing percussion and throbbing bass. The sound is alive, bold, and unstoppable, with sweaty synths and primal beats colliding in a feverish mix of rhythm and danger. It’s an anthem designed for the dancefloor, dripping with confidence and attitude.

At the heart of ‘KILLA’ is Victoria, whose boundary-pushing style fuses funk, techno, and cutting-edge pop. Known for her work alongside Ashnikko and Tommy Genesis, she once again redefines electronic pop on her own terms — sharp, fearless, and fiercely individual.

Joining her is Pabllo Vittar, Brazil’s groundbreaking drag artist and global icon of freedom and self-expression. Vittar’s commanding vocals and magnetic presence turn ‘KILLA’ into a celebration of liberation and pride, igniting the track with irresistible heat and charisma.

Completing the trio, Isabella Lovestory injects her unmistakable blend of sensuality and surrealism, bringing a playful yet dangerous edge that perfectly mirrors the track’s duality. Together, the three artists have crafted a powerful and seductive collision of sound and identity — a declaration of strength and self-love made for the global stage.

Alkaline Trio Unveil ‘Surprise Surprise,’ the Final Travis Barker-Produced Single in Their Standalone Series

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Chicago punk icons Alkaline Trio close out their trio of standalone singles with the release of ‘Surprise Surprise,’ available now on all digital platforms via Rise Records. The track marks the third and final song in the band’s 7-inch vinyl and digital single series produced by Travis Barker, showcasing a more subdued and emotionally raw side of the band’s ever-evolving sound.

“’Surprise Surprise’ was inspired by and written for a friend of mine who grew up poor and entrenched in gang life, only to become a Navy SEAL and eventually an astronaut,” says Matt Skiba. “It’s his story, combined with my own thoughts regarding how a sort of alchemy takes place when someone takes the experiences of a bad situation and is able to turn them into something profound and beautiful. The rough sketch of the song had only verse and chorus parts but no bridge which was written by Dan in the studio. This song was the last one of the three we did in this session with Travis Barker and was even more of a collaboration and studio creation than the previous two.”

Recorded during the same sessions as the previously released singles “Bleeding Out” and “Oblivion,” ‘Surprise Surprise’ completes a cohesive creative chapter for Alkaline Trio. The songs represent the first studio recordings to feature the band’s current lineup: Matt Skiba on vocals and guitar, Dan Andriano on bass and vocals, and Atom Willard on drums.

“Recording with Alkaline Trio was such a treat,” adds Travis Barker. “Bringing these songs to life from the demos Matt recorded was so exciting. Both Matt and Dan are incredible lyricists, two of my all-time favourites. The studio never feels like work, just a magical place to create. The process was so natural and easy, I could’ve kept going forever. Really proud of these songs me, Matt, Dan, and Atom recorded. Excited for what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and for fans to hear these special songs we made.”

Alongside the digital release, ‘Surprise Surprise’ is also available as a limited-edition color 7-inch vinyl via Rise Records, featuring an exclusive demo version on the B-side.

The Hold Steady Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Separation Sunday’ With Deluxe Reissue and Brooklyn Bowl Residency

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The Hold Steady are celebrating a major milestone in style. To mark the 20th anniversary of their beloved 2005 album ‘Separation Sunday’, the band will release a deluxe new edition on December 5 via their own Positive Jams label and Thirty Tigers. The expanded collection pairs the original 11-track record with nine newly remastered bonus tracks, including rare demos, outtakes, and selections from 2005’s ‘The Virgin Digital Sessions’ — all available on vinyl for the first time. Fans can look forward to both 2xLP standard black vinyl and limited edition 2xLP gold-swirl vinyl, as well as digital formats.

“‘Separation Sunday’ changed everything for The Hold Steady,” says frontman Craig Finn. “We found a new lineup, a solidified sound, and through incessant touring started building the THS community that exists today. It was a thrilling time to live through, and to revisit with this new look at the album.”

Upon its original release in May 2005, ‘Separation Sunday’ cemented The Hold Steady’s reputation as one of America’s most vital rock bands. Named by Paste as one of the “250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far,” the record topped end-of-year lists in SPIN and The Village Voice, with critic Robert Christgau calling it “literature with power chords.” The album’s fiery storytelling, vivid characters, and raw energy helped define a new generation of barroom poetry and rock ’n’ roll grit.

To further honor the anniversary, The Hold Steady will perform ‘Separation Sunday’ in full during Massive Nights 2025: 10 Years of Killer Parties! — their annual multi-night celebration at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City. Running from Wednesday, December 3, through Saturday, December 6, the four-night event will kick off with the first-ever Storytellers set, a special seated performance offering stripped-down versions of fan favorites and deep cuts.

The weekend will continue with two unique sets each night from Thursday through Saturday. Thursday, December 4, will feature a complete ‘Separation Sunday’ performance, while Friday and Saturday promise surprise full-album shows alongside fan-favorite deep dives. Tickets for Wednesday and the first two nights are limited, with Saturday’s show already sold out.

Silverwingkiller Ignite Chaos and Culture With Explosive Debut EP ‘Triad Funded’

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Emerging from Manchester’s underground, Silverwingkiller are tearing through the UK electronic scene with a sound as fearless as it is ferocious. The duo—James Baca and Ni Yushang—are a high-voltage fusion of punk attitude and electronic experimentation, colliding world music influences with breakneck breakbeats, aggressive basslines, and vocals in both English and Chinese. “Manchester is the first place I ever felt free,” says Yushang, a freedom that pulses through every note they create.

Their new single “Jing’an Temple” channels this raw energy into something slower and hypnotic. Woven with Eastern melodic elements, deranged synths, and spoken-word vocals in Shanghainese, the track tells a true story of confrontation and misfortune that occurred during a visit to Shanghai’s Jing’an Temple. “We were both at Jing’an Temple one time to give our respect to Guan Yu, the Chinese deity of loyalty,” the duo share. “At the temple we felt we disrespected him; later that evening we found trouble in the streets and ended up in a fight that sent the both of us to hospital, we were cursed. Months later we officially formed Silverwingkiller and ended up back at Jing’an Temple, where we begged Guan Yu for his forgiveness.”

That story, and the chaos that followed, runs deep through their debut EP Triad Funded. It’s a blistering, multi-lingual exploration of human connection, violence, and survival in a fractured world. The record twists and mutates through the many forms of electronic music, landing somewhere between a club set and a riot. “Outnumbered but never outgunned,” says James — a mantra that defines Silverwingkiller’s fierce independence and unwillingness to compromise.

Their rise has been fast and furious. Within months of forming, Silverwingkiller were sharing stages with Machine Girl, Fat Dog, and The Body & Dis Fig, while supporting acts like Violent Magic Orchestra, Real Lies, and Minami Deutsch. Their live shows are known for their overwhelming energy — chaotic, cathartic, and impossible to stand still through.

Triad Funded is not just an EP. It’s a declaration — proof that electronic music can be as dangerous, human, and alive as any punk show. Silverwingkiller are not here for comfort. They’re here to detonate expectations.

Tracklist:

  1. ⼈⺠公園 (People’s Square)
  2. S.W.K.
  3. Roof On Fire (X Over9000)
  4. Jing’an Temple
  5. Hold Up (All Firearms In The United Kingdom)
  6. Live Dates:
    November 28 – Greyhound, London (Triad Funded EP Release Party)
    December 5 – Rat & Pigeon, Manchester (Triad Funded EP Release Party)

The Power Station Roar Back With 40th Anniversary Reissue of Their 1985 Rock Classic

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To mark 40 years since the formation of The Power Station and the release of their self-titled debut album, Rhino Records will celebrate with stunning 4 CD and 2 LP anniversary editions arriving January 23. The sets revisit one of the 1980s’ most electrifying supergroups, featuring members of Duran Duran and Chic alongside the incomparable Robert Palmer.

The 4 CD box comes housed in clamshell packaging with a 12-page booklet featuring a new interview with John and Andy Taylor by music journalist John Earls. Disc one features the newly remastered album, while disc two includes single remixes, raw instrumentals, and recordings from the group’s legendary Live Aid performance. Discs three and four unveil a never-before-heard live set from The Spectrum in Philadelphia on August 21, 1985, remixed by Richard Whittaker. The 2 LP edition, pressed on recycled black vinyl, includes the full remastered album plus remixes and Live Aid tracks.

“It’s been so exciting to dive back into The Power Station project after all these years,” says John Taylor. “We were an unusual crew, but we made a fantastic noise. Tony Thompson, the disco clock behind so many massive hits, turned out to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Andy Taylor, my Duran Duran bandmate, was absolutely on fire. Robert Palmer was a brilliant songwriter, sonic stylist, and vocal powerhouse. It was a truly unique experience, and I’m proud of the work we created.”

Originally formed in 1984 as a side project for Duran Duran’s Andy and John Taylor, The Power Station began as an experiment that quickly caught fire. With Tony Thompson of Chic on drums, producer Bernard Edwards behind the board, and guest vocals from Robert Palmer, the band channeled glam swagger, funk rhythm, and arena-ready rock energy. Their 1985 debut album spawned hits “Some Like It Hot” and “Get It On (Bang A Gong),” climbing to #6 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying their place in pop-rock history.

Though their time together was brief, The Power Station left an enduring mark on music. Their sound bridged rock and funk, shaping the decade’s crossover style and influencing countless artists who followed. With this new anniversary edition, fans can once again experience the fire, chemistry, and creativity that made The Power Station one of the most unforgettable collaborations of the 1980s.

Track List (4 CD Edition):

CD 1: Original Album Remastered

  1. Some Like It Hot
  2. Murderess
  3. Lonely Tonight
  4. Communication
  5. Get It On (Bang A Gong)
  6. Go To Zero
  7. Harvest For The World
  8. Still In Your Heart

CD 2:

  1. Some Like It Hot (Raw Instrumental)
  2. Communication (Raw Instrumental)
  3. Murderess (Raw Instrumental)
  4. Harvest For The World (Raw Instrumental)
  5. Go To Zero (Raw Instrumental)
  6. Lonely Tonight (Raw Instrumental)
  7. Get It On (Bang A Gong) (Raw Instrumental)
  8. Communication (Night Version)
  9. Get It On (Bang A Gong) (7” Single Edit)
  10. Some Like It Hot And The Heat Is On (Megamix)
  11. Communication (Night Version Edit)
  12. Some Like It Hot (7” Single + Video Version)
  13. Murderess (Alive At Live Aid)
  14. Get It On (Bang A Gong) (Alive At Live Aid)
  15. Somewhere Somehow Someone (We Fight For Love)

CD 3: Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, August 21, 1985 (Part 1)

  1. Murderess (Live)
  2. Dancing In The Streets (Live)
  3. Some Like It Hot (Live)
  4. Lonely Tonight (Live)
  5. Go To Zero (Live)
  6. Too Good To Be Bad (Live)
  7. Harvest For The World (Live)
  8. Thinking With Your Body (Live)

CD 4: Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, August 21, 1985 (Part 2)

  1. Still In Your Heart (Live)
  2. Some Guys Have All The Luck (Live)
  3. Communication / The Reflex (Live)
  4. White Light White Heat (Live)
  5. Obsession (Live)
  6. Hungry Like The Wolf (Live)
  7. Get It On (Bang A Gong) (Live)

Greywind Ignite Hope and Healing With Empowering Emo Anthem “Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME)”

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Irish brother-sister duo Greywind are back with the kind of song that feels like a hug and a battle cry all at once. Their new single, “Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME),” radiates pure self-love and positivity, wrapping the band’s emo energy in a chorus built to soar. The track arrives ahead of their forthcoming album, ‘Severed Heart City,’ set for release on January 16, 2026.

Vocalist Steph O’Sullivan explains, “This song is a love letter to yourself. Never let anyone else define you. When you have no self worth, if you pretend to love yourself enough, eventually you will believe it.” She adds, “Loving myself has always been the hardest thing for me to do. I’ve sometimes picked the wrong people to surround myself with and that affected my self worth and confidence. I’ve been to therapy and probably read every self help book there is and they always say words of affirmation are important, so this song does exactly that.”

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Sam Guaiana — known for his work with Neck Deep, Silverstein, and Holding Absence — ‘Severed Heart City’ captures Greywind at their most cinematic and emotionally charged. The album weaves in the DNA of classic emo influences like Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, and My Chemical Romance, but gives them new life through the O’Sullivans’ distinct voice and vision. It’s an album that feels built for arenas, filled with big hooks, bigger emotions, and an unflinching sense of heart.

“‘Severed Heart City’ is an extended allegory for the stages of trauma, and one’s inner struggle to find resolution,” say Steph and Paul O’Sullivan. “There are many roads that lead to the heart of this broken city, but there is only one bridge out – one of acceptance and hope. Our band was created after the suicide of our uncle and since then we’ve been on an intense journey of achieving some of our biggest dreams to then having everything ripped away from us. ‘Severed Heart City’ is a place where it’s ok to be sad, depressed and feel like the whole world is against you but it’s also a place where you make sure none of those things ever make you give up on yourself or your dreams. Only you can save yourself.”

With “Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME),” Greywind have crafted an anthem that celebrates vulnerability as strength, reminding listeners everywhere that self-love is not a destination, but a practice worth fighting for.

LØLØ Turns Vulnerability Into Power With Raw New Pop-Rock Anthem “me with no shirt on”

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Today, pop-rock powerhouse LØLØ has debuted her new single, “me with no shirt on.” Known for her clever songwriting and bite, the artist strips things down – both lyrically and sonically – to deliver one of her most vulnerable tracks yet. Produced by Andrew Goldstein (blink-182, Tate McRae), the song lands like a punch in the gut, capturing the all-too-familiar spiral of craving validation as affection fades, and the way we cling to the small gestures that once meant everything. “me with no shirt on” is available to stream/download HERE.

I wrote ‘me with no shirt on’ about that gut wrenching feeling when you realize someone doesn’t feel the same way about you anymore. Writing this song had me spiralling, feeling desperate and embarrassed — but I think it turned out really honest. It really hurts when someone who was once obsessed with you couldn’t care less anymore. It’s very confusing and makes you question your self worth. But ladies, take it from me, a half naked selfie cannot save your relationship. (P.S. Dad, if you’re reading this… omg I’m totally kidding I’ve never done that!),” LØLØ commented. 

With her latest singles, the heartfelt (yet, a little twisted) “american zombie” and tongue-in-cheek “the devil wears converse,” LØLØ continues to expand the world she introduced on her deluxe edition debut LP, ‘falling for robots and wishing I was one.’ She has carved out a lane entirely her own that has resonated with audiences worldwide – garnering 150M+ global streams and paving the way for a new generation of women in rock. Previously, LØLØ has collaborated with Simple Plan and Maggie Lindemann, shared the stage with genre staples New Found Glory, State Champs, Boys Like Girls, and more, not to mention delivering electric performances at Lollapalooza, Sad Summer, Slam Dunk, Download, Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, and beyond. 

LØLØ’s journey began long before she became the pop-rock force we know today – with 150M+ global streams under her belt. Growing up with an eclectic CD collection, she picked up the guitar at a young age and never looked back. Emerging in 2018, she gained a devoted following with heartfelt lyrics and catchy pop-rock melodies. With three EPs, ‘Sweater Collection’ (2019), ‘overkill’ (2021), and ‘debbie downer’ (2022), she made waves, especially with her cover of “Dancing in the Dark” (29M Spotify streams) and “u turn me on (but u give me depression)” (16M streams). Her 2024 debut album, ‘falling for robots and wishing I was one’ is a glimpse into her mind, blending personal experiences with her signature alt-rock sound.