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Olivia Dean Announces 2026 Arena Tour ‘The Art Of Loving Live’ Across U.S. and Canada

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Olivia Dean Announces 2026 Arena Tour ‘The Art Of Loving Live’ Across U.S. and Canada

Fresh off her first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and a history-making year on the charts, Olivia Dean is heading across North America for her biggest tour yet. The Art Of Loving Live will kick off July 10, 2026, at the Chase Center in San Francisco and wrap on August 28 at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. The tour will bring Dean’s soulful voice and genre-blending artistry to major arenas across the U.S. and Canada.

Stops include Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Madison Square Garden in New York, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and more. It’s a milestone moment for the rising star, whose second album The Art Of Loving has already surpassed 1.2 billion global streams and made her the first female solo artist in Official U.K. Chart history to place four songs in the Top 10 simultaneously.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 AM local time via Ticketmaster.com, with staggered presales beginning earlier in the week: Artist Presale on November 18, Spotify Presale on November 19, and Local Presales on November 20.

Dean will also appear as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on November 15 and is currently preparing for her sold-out six-night residency at The O2 in London next April. With a powerful new record, a headline tour across the Atlantic, and millions of fans following every note, Olivia Dean’s star continues to rise.

The Art Of Loving Live Tour Dates:
July 10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
July 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
July 18 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Center
July 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
July 29 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
August 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
August 7 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
August 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
August 12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
August 14 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
August 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
August 25 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
August 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Kelsie Watts Ushers in the Season with New Holiday Single “Christmas In New York”

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Kelsie Watts Ushers in the Season with New Holiday Single “Christmas In New York”

Powerhouse vocalist, Broadway standout and viral sensation Kelsie Watts is bringing warmth and wonder to the holidays with her new original single “Christmas In New York.” Following her celebrated debut as Queen Jane Seymour in the Tony Award-winning musical SIX, Watts now delivers a heartfelt midtempo track that captures both the magic of Manhattan in December and the yearning to share that magic with someone special.

Inspired by snowflakes on Broadway, the lights of Fifth Avenue and the timeless joy of the Rockettes, “Christmas In New York” is as cinematic as it is intimate. With touching lines like “Nothing’s ever the same, when you’re not riding next to me on the subway,” Watts weaves in a quiet longing beneath the city’s sparkle. “I wanted it to feel like a love letter to New York,” she shares. “It’s joyful, nostalgic, and full of magic.”

Watts has captivated millions with her viral vocal performances—over 200 million views and counting—and continues to bridge Broadway energy with pop accessibility. Her growing catalog includes powerful anthems like “Live Out Loud,” “I Can’t Say Goodbye,” “Look What You Missed,” “Fit In” and more, collaborating with legends like AJ McLean and Diane Warren, and earning praise from LADYGUNN, NPR, and The Voice judges.

With the release of “Christmas In New York,” a Top 20 single climbing the digital radio charts and a spotlight in the upcoming GRAMMY’s Reimagined series, Watts is entering a radiant new era. From viral videos to Broadway stages to holiday playlists worldwide, Kelsie Watts is cementing herself as one of pop music’s most dynamic voices—and she’s only getting started.

Alex Warren Announces 2026 Arena Tour ‘Little Orphan Alex Live’ Across U.S., Canada and Europe

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Alex Warren Announces 2026 Arena Tour ‘Little Orphan Alex Live’ Across U.S., Canada and Europe

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren announced US & Canada dates for his tour, Little Orphan Alex Live. The new tour dates, produced by Live Nation, kicking off in May 2026 will see Alex headline arenas in the US for the first time. He previously announced his EU/UK arena dates which will begin a month prior, see full routing below. The Little Orphan Alex Live tour follows Alex’s sold-out Cheaper Than Therapy Tour over the past year across the globe.

Alex released a trailer to announce the new dates of Little Orphan Alex Live, starring Jennifer Aniston & Max Greenfield – watch HERE. In the comedic sketch, Alex is being sued by little orphan Annie for copying her brand. The trailer is a continuation of the video Alex posted to announce his EU/UK dates – watch here.

Artist Presale tickets and VIP package sales begin Wednesday, November 19 at 10am local time with all tickets on sale Friday, November 21 at 10am local. Sign up for early access to artist presale tickets and more information here.

Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Alex Warren Presents: Little Orphan Alex Live Tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows begins Tuesday, November 18 at 10am local. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

Citi is the official card of the Alex Warren Presents: Little Orphan Alex Live Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 18 at 10am local through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Alex Warren is contributing $1 from every ticket sold to Camp Kesem, providing free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer—through his partnership with PLUS1.

Last week, Alex became a first time GRAMMY® nominee earning a nomination in the highly coveted Best New Artistcategory. The nomination comes on the heels of his debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, being certified Platinum by the RIAA in recognition of over 1 million albums sold since its July 18th release. The debut album also remained inside the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart for 13 non-consecutive weeks. You’ll Be Alright, Kid includes multiple Billboard Hot 100 charting songs; “Ordinary,” “Eternity,” “Bloodline” ft. Jelly Roll, “On My Mind” ft. ROSÉ and “Burning Down” with Joe Jonas. His global chart topping #1 hit single “Ordinary” is also now 3x certified Platinum by the RIAA.

This has been a record breaking year for Alex whose hit single “Ordinary” topped charts worldwide. “Ordinary” remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks, marking the longest running solo #1 this year. The song hit 16 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay radio chart, breaking the record for the longest reign ever on that chart. It also spent 10 weeks as #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart, eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 Excl. U.S. chart and 13 weeks at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart. The single is currently #1 for the 22nd week on the US Hot AC Radio tying the longest running #1 in the chart’s history. “Ordinary” joined the prestigious Spotify Billions Club and upon crossing 1 billion streams, Alex was only the second artist to hit the milestone across all songs released in 2025. The song now boasts an impressive 2 billion global on-demand streams across multiple platforms, according to Luminate. Most recently, Alex delivered an electrifying performance of “Eternity” into “Ordinary” at the 2025 MTV VMA’s where he also took home the award for Best New Artist. Watch here.

ALEX WARREN – LITTLE ORPHAN ALEX LIVE TOUR DATES:

Saturday, April 4 –Düsseldorf, DE– PSD Bank Dome

Monday, April 6 – Amsterdam, NL –  Ziggo Dome

Tuesday, April 7 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

Thursday, April 9 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

Friday, April 10 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle

Monday, April 13 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena

Wednesday, April 15 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena

Thursday, April 16 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

Saturday, April 18 – Antwerp, BE – AFAS Dome

Monday, April 20 – London, UK – The O2

Tuesday, April 21 – London, UK – The O2

Thursday, April 23 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena

Friday, April 24 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

Sunday, April 26 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Monday, April 27 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Wednesday, April 29 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena

Thursday, April 30 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

Saturday, May 2 – Belfast, UK –  SSE Arena

Monday, May 4 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

Wednesday, May 6 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

Thursday, May 7 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

Monday, May 25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Wednesday, May 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Friday, May 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Saturday, May 30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX

Tuesday, June 2 – Morrison CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Friday, June 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center

Saturday, June 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Monday, June 8 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University

Friday, June 12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Saturday, June 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sunday, June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Wednesday, June 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Friday, June 19 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Sunday, June 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tuesday, June 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Thursday, June 25 – Atlanta GA – State Farm Arena

Friday, June 26 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Saturday, June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena

Monday, June 29 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thursday, July 2 – Minneapolis, MN – Grand Casino Arena

Friday, July 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest – American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Sunday, July 5 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tuesday, July 7 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Wednesday, July 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Friday, July 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

Saturday, July 11 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavillion

Monday, July 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wednesday, July 15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Mari Boine Brings Light to Winter Darkness with Sámi Christmas Song “Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma”

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Mari Boine Brings Light to Winter Darkness with Sámi Christmas Song “Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma”

Acclaimed singer, musician, activist, and cultural icon Mari Boine first took part in a Christmas project early in her career, back in 1987. Now, almost 40 years later, she returns with the same spirit with the release of her timeless single “Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma” (Nordnorsk Julesalme).

One of Norway’s most beloved Christmas songs, “Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma” is now reborn in Sámi, Boine’s heart language. The Sámi translation by Isak Samuel Hætta inspired her deeply, carrying a spiritual bond to nature (luondu) that continues to resonate through her music.

Boine’s new interpretation blends cultural heritage and emotion, celebrating the enduring connection between language, land, and song.

Mari comments: “For a long time, I have wanted to bring Nordnorsk Julesalme – a song already performed beautifully by many – into Sámi, my heart language.

I envisioned a quiet, meditative version – like skábma, the long winter darkness before Christmas and the Solstice – a time when we slow down, look inward, summon gratitude, and draw close to those we love.When I first heard Isak Samuel Hætta’s Sámi translation, Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma, I was deeply moved. His poetry carries a spiritual bond to the land and to nature (luondu), a connection that has also shaped Trygve Hoff and me. That is the feeling I have tried to bring into this version. Around it, Stein Austrud has painted a musical landscape that is luminous — like light moving across snow”, says Mari Boine.”

Threads Launches Communities Feature to Help Users Dive Deeper Into Shared Interests

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Threads Launches Communities Feature to Help Users Dive Deeper Into Shared Interests

Threads is rolling out a brand-new feature that’s all about connection: Communities. These public, topic-based spaces make it easier than ever to engage with people who share your passions. Whether you’re obsessed with basketball, can’t stop talking about your latest TV binge, or are deep in the KPop fandom, Communities offer a place for you to plug in and join the conversation.

More than 100 of the platform’s most active topics now have dedicated Communities, expanding on existing features like custom feeds and topic tags. Membership is fully public — the Communities you join will appear on your profile and be pinned in your feeds menu, showing the world what you care about most.

Each Community comes with its own flair. From NBA hoops talk to bookworms in Book Threads, members can interact with a custom Like emoji that adds personality to each conversation — like a stack of books, a basketball, or other topic-specific icons. It’s all part of making your interactions feel more immersive and meaningful.

You can find and join Communities in a few simple ways: tap a tagged post with the three-dot icon to go to that topic’s space, or search by name. Not every interest has a Community just yet, but the list is growing fast — and new features are already on the way. Soon, standout contributors will earn special badges, and ranking updates will ensure you see the most relevant posts first in both Community feeds and the For You page.

TikTok and Fandango Partner to Let FilmTok Fans Buy Movie Tickets Without Leaving the App

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TikTok and Fandango Partner to Let FilmTok Fans Buy Movie Tickets Without Leaving the App

With a thriving #FilmTok community connecting over a shared love of movies, TikTok has become a leading destination for entertainment discovery. Today with Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketer, we’re announcing a first-of-its-kind partnership that gives entertainment fans the ability to go from movie discovery to ticket purchase directly within the TikTok app. The collaboration marks our first-ever movie ticketing integration powered by TikTok Spotlight, with Fandango as the sole launch partner. Movie fans on TikTok can purchase tickets today on select theatrical titles, starting with Disney’s highly anticipated TRON: Ares, debuting in theaters on October 10.

TikTok has become a cultural hub where creators spark trends and shape what audiences watch next. Nearly 50% of US TikTok users have discovered a new movie coming to theaters on the platform and 36% are inspired to take action, which is easier than ever thanks to this integration. Now, fans will see a “Get Tickets” button on movie-related in-app hubs which will seamlessly connect them to Fandango’s ticketing flow. From there, users can quickly select seats and purchase tickets.

“This Fandango integration seamlessly connects the magic of discovery on TikTok with real-world moviegoing, offering our passionate FilmTok community an effortless way to turn inspiration into immediate action,” said Isaac Bess, Global Head of Distribution Partnerships, TikTok. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Fandango on our first movie ticketing integration powered by TikTok Spotlight, enhancing fan engagement and giving audiences a seamless path from discovery to the big screen.”

From reviews to fan theories and behind-the-scenes snippets, the #MovieTok community is redefining how audiences engage with media, driving conversations both on and off the platform. Users who see creator-made content and trailers are 1.3x more likely to recall the title of the TV show or film, demonstrating the platform’s power to fuel discovery and engagement.

“At Fandango, our mission has always been to connect fans with the movies they love, wherever they are,” said Claire Ripsteen, SVP of Marketing & Partnerships at Fandango. “This partnership with TikTok is a powerful step in meeting audiences in their daily digital lives, making it easier to turn the excitement of discovering a movie into the instant gratification of securing your tickets in advance, with no lines, and no waiting. We’re thrilled to launch with TRON: Ares and look forward to bringing this experience to more titles soon.”

Rival Sons’ Jay Buchanan Unleashes Solo Fire on ‘Weapons of Beauty’ with New Song “Caroline”

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Rival Sons’ Jay Buchanan Unleashes Solo Fire on ‘Weapons of Beauty’ with New Song “Caroline”

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Jay Buchanan, frontman of the Grammy-nominated rock group Rival Sons, will release his long-awaited debut solo album, Weapons of Beauty, February 6 on Sacred Tongue Records via Thirty Tigers. The album will be available in a variety of formats, including limited-edition autographed color vinyl and CD, exclusively through Sacred Tongue / Second Sun. Pre-save/pre-order HERE.

In advance of the release, Buchanan shares a new song, “Caroline,” today.

“I suppose that writing about unquenchable grief allows you a kind of permission to pay respect to those deep chasms in your life without wallowing in them,” Buchanan shares of the track. “Putting it in a song lets you buy the ticket and take the ride and then move on.”

Produced by longtime collaborator and Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell) and written in the solitude of an underground bunker deep in the Mojave Desert, Weapons of Beauty is the result of months of reflection and experimentation—an unfiltered 10-song collection that captures Buchanan’s raw vocals and lived-in storytelling.

Reflecting on the project, Buchanan shares, “As music continues to be choked out by technology, I wanted to draw pictures in the dirt. This approach is right with me and I’ve just come to a point where there is no longer a choice. Weapons Of Beauty is the sound of these plates shifting within me, too loud to ignore. Surprisingly, I’ve never known a vulnerability to feel so empowering.”

Additionally, Cobb reflects, “I think this record is like seeing into the heart of Jay, no filter, no noise, just pure raw emotion.”

Ahead of the release, Buchanan recently made his acting debut in the new Bruce Springsteen biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, where he appeared as frontman of the Stone Pony house band, and was introduced to director Scott Cooper, who sequenced the new album.

In addition to Buchanan and Cobb, Weapons of Beauty also features contributions from Brian Allen (bass), Chris Powell (drums), Leroy Powell (guitar), J.D. Simo (guitar) and Philip Towns (keys).

Born in San Bernardino, CA, Buchanan began writing songs as soon as he could hold a guitar, honing his craft through busking, home recordings and constant artistic reinvention. Widely respected by his peers, Buchanan has collaborated with artists such as Jason Isbell, The Bee Gees, Miranda Lambert, Massive Attack, The Bloody Beetroots and Brandi Carlile, in addition to his work as frontman of the 2x Grammy-nominated rock band Rival Sons—Buchanan (vocals, acoustic guitar), Scott Holiday (lead guitar), Mike Miley (drums) and Dave Beste (bass). Hailed as “one of the best live acts around” (Glide), the group has released eight studio albums to date, toured extensively across the globe, including sharing stages with Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Aerosmith and Lenny Kravitz, and performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden, George Lopez’s Lopez Tonight and Later…with Jools Holland.

WEAPONS OF BEAUTY TRACKLIST
1. Caroline
2. High And Lonesome
3. True Black
4. Tumbleweeds
5. Shower of Roses
6. Deep Swimming
7. Sway
8. The Great Divide
9. Dance Me to the End of Love
10. Weapons of Beauty

Grace Ives Ignites a Bold New Era with “Avalanche,” “Dance with Me” and “My Mans”

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Grace Ives Ignites a Bold New Era with “Avalanche,” “Dance with Me” and “My Mans”

Much-lauded vocalist, songwriter and producer Grace Ives returns with three new songs today: “Avalanche”—which debuts today alongside a music video, “Dance with Me” and “My Mans.” Written and produced with Ariel Rechtshaid, the songs are out via True Panther Records/Capitol Records.

Grace writes:

This music is a step outside of the house. It’s ambitious in its attempt to capture my will to change. I’ve always waited around for things to get better in my life rather than taking action and responsibility. I’ve stayed at jobs that I hated for far too long, stayed inside or in bed for days ignoring outside advice, hurting my body and asking God to make my pain go away instead of breaking my own destructive cycles. In 2023, after touring Janky Star, I hit a true rock bottom and have been finding my way out of the dark hole I dug for myself since then. I was drinking, lying and hiding. I fell down stairs; I called out sick; I stole; I was a shitty girlfriend, a bad daughter; I abandoned the few friends I had; I cried and vomited beyond bile. Gross. When I finally stopped drinking, I stopped lying. I gave up trying to control everything and let life take over. I saw my life clearly. Yes, I was miserable—my boyfriend haaaated me (valid), my friends and family were disappointed and hurt (fair), and my tailbone was FUCKED—but I actually saw my life for what it was: a disaster! I had abandoned myself, abandoned my path, abandoned music and love. I snapped out of it and made a slow-motion return to my place in the world.

What I write about in this music follows this story of my “crash out,” if you will—a life of drinking and hiding and hurting that ended in betrayal and hospital bills galore, and the will to change that followed. It’s the confidence of the storm and the clarity in the calm of the aftermath (douchey). I’ve lived in one place my whole life. I’ve loved one person my whole life—and I believe this is beautiful, but I’ve had an honest desire to experience more that hadn’t been actualized until I came to California to write.

In and out of the studio, I felt myself existing in a world bigger than my house in Brooklyn. I wrote in different libraries all over LA, trying to figure out what to say in these songs. Somehow, this time around, I felt safer out in the world than I did holed up in my nest. Like trying to be a good person while surrounded by new places and people was a more secure plan than trying to change all alone at home. I felt safe getting lost, driving with friends, driving alone. Stopping in random motels and going down wrong roads felt way less dangerous than the life of falling, flailing and sneaking around I had gotten so used to in New York. Out in the open, in the wild, on the road, there was nowhere for me to hide. Nothing to steal. Nothing to chase. It’s a proper antidote to self-inflicted isolation and sedation.

This music feels more real to me than anything I’ve made before. I’ve played more instruments in the past year making this record than I’ve played in the majority of my life. I’ve let my heart and my hands work freely. I wanted to live in LA alone. I lived in LA alone. I wanted people to trust me. I tried to be open and treat people with more sincerity. I learned how to drive. I drove. The sky expanded around me and reminded me that I was not, in fact, the center of the universe. Just a small part of it. Thank god.

This era of my life feels like freedom. There’s still some shrapnel on the ground from my chaotic years, but it doesn’t drag me down so much. I think I can hear this in the music. The songs I’ve made feel spacious, clear and confident. I feel their darkness, but also their buzzing energy to keep moving. The music is serious, but also bursting with joy. I talk more these days, I say yes to plans, fall in love with strangers and try to fix the things I break. I’ve been on a road, and I’m a confident driver (maybe to a fault). I’m not lonely, I’m alive and I’m laughing, and I feel my heart beat really fast, and it doesn’t scare me like it used to. I’m really here, and I’m trying not to hide or bail.

Grace Ives burst onto the scene in 2022 with her album Janky Star, hailed as one of the best of the year by The New York Times, NPR and Pitchfork, among many others. NYLON lauded Janky Star as “a playful, irreverent, and unexpectedly resonant collection of songs” that was the “year’s most relatable pop record.” In celebration of the release, the Brooklyn-raised vocalist and songwriter made her T.V. debut with “Lullaby” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” toured North America and Europe, and made appearances at Pitchfork Music Festival, Outside Lands and more. More from Ives is imminent.

Mark Ambor Moves the Masses with “Closer To Me” and a Monumental New Era Ahead

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Mark Ambor Moves the Masses with “Closer To Me” and a Monumental New Era Ahead

Breakout artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Ambor returns with a new song, “Closer To Me,” out today via Capitol Records—listen HERE.

“I wrote ‘Closer To Me’ in a hotel room in London during the Rockwood tour,” Ambor says. “At the time, I initially wrote it about someone I was seeing, but when that ended, the song took on a new meaning for me. It became a song that reminded me of the past two years and the appreciation and love I have for every single person who’s shown support for anything I’ve ever put out. It’s been nothing short of a dream to get to meet, learn, celebrate and ultimately become closer to each and every one of them.”

The track comes on the heels of a completely sold-out European tour, while Ambor’s North American headline tour earlier this year instantly sold-out, with 50,000 tickets sold. He also performed a run of global marquee festival sets—Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and Governors Ball, among others. He recently attended the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where his song “Belong Together” was nominated for MTV Push Performance of the Year.

“Closer To Me” ushers in a new era for Ambor, as he gears up for a massive 2026 with more music imminent. Earlier this year, he shared “Who Knows,” featuring production by himself, Ian Fitchuk (Beyoncé, Maggie Rogers), Ammo (Teddy Swims, Kesha) and longtime collaborator Noel Zancanella (Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys).

Ambor continues to grow after a landmark 2024, which saw the release of his debut album Rockwood. His breakout single “Belong Together” is world-wide hit, with 25x platinum certifications globally, over 1 billion global streams to date and cracking the Billboard Hot 100. He performed the track for his national television debuts on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and TODAY.

From sharing his first ever recordings with family and friends in 2016 to quickly garnering millions of monthly listeners and selling out his first headlining tour in less than a day, Mark Ambor’s rise has been meteoric. Since his debut EP, Hello World, won him a growing global fanbase, the New York-based artist has sold out headline tours across the world, bringing his dynamic live show to crowds across the U.S., U.K. and Europe. Ambor’s most recent headline, The Rockwood Tour, instantly sold out and saw new dates added in a number of cities due to overwhelming demand, including a two-night stand at New York City’s Irving Plaza. Ambor’s debut album, Rockwood, was released in August of last year to widespread praise from PEOPLE and Billboard—who named Ambor as their October 2024 Chartbreaker. More from Ambor is imminent.

Jake Minch Drops Bonus Track “Leave” as More George Tour Powers On Across North America

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Jake Minch Drops Bonus Track “Leave” as More George Tour Powers On Across North America

Following his full-length debut album George, breakout singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Minch shares a new song, “Leave”.


“There’s one more song we recorded with the album that I think should see the light of day,” says Jake. “‘Leave’ was my answer to the question ‘where does all that love go after the relationship is over?’”

“Leave” serves as a bonus track to George and coincides with the second leg of Jake’s More George on Tour headline dates across North America. The 17-show run kicked off on November 4 in Austin, and will stop in Dallas, Madison, Indianapolis, Columbus, Richmond, Providence and more. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets and more information HERE.

George came out this past summer via 2for2 projects/Mercury Records; listen HERE. The album has received a host of critical praise, including NPR Music, Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit, Ones to Watch and more. Holler praises, “Like a Great American Novel cut down to three-minute pop songs, [George] captures small-town restlessness and alienation in the same way that Raymond Carver or Carson McCullers were always able to, with the added incentive that you can scream along to them at the top of your lungs,” while Atwood Magazine hails George, saying, “Spanning themes from the excruciating heartbreak of young love, to what it feels like to go home again, to grief and suicide, George delicately weaves a poetic web of truths.” He recently performed tracks from the album at a Pigeons and Planes Medium Sized Backyard session—watch HERE.

“George is about my two years in L.A. and my experience falling victim to my ‘middle-of-the-country-syndrome,’” says Jake. “It’s about being a martyr with nothing to die for and needing to fuck up some great things in order to see that.”

Recorded and produced between Los Angeles and Connecticut by Jake and Tony Berg (Taylor Swift, boygenius) with contributions from Mason Stoops (Lizzy McAlpine, Role Model), George finds the 22-year-old storyteller exploring grief, guilt and identity through the complexities in his personal relationships. Titled after Jake’s birth name, George captures the angst and discomfort of growing up and leaving home with a disarming vulnerability that traces the album’s 12 tracks. The singles “Fingers and Clothes” and “Drawing a Tattoo” were released earlier this summer to critical acclaim.

Jake recently wrapped up an extensive run of headline shows, including stops at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right, Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge, Chicago’s Schubas Tavern, Toronto’s Velvet Underground, Nashville’s Cannery Hall and more. Jake performed alongside numerous surprise guests throughout the tour including Lizzy McAlpine, Grace Enger and Alix Page.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Jake Minch burst onto the scene in 2023 with his hit single “handgun” racking up 1.3 million views on the song’s initial teaser and earning support from the likes of Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine, Zach Bryan, Gracie Abrams, Fletcher and many more. Over the last few years, the 2for2 projects/Mercury Records artist has garnered a dedicated fanbase through his deeply personal lyrics on love, growing up and grief. Jake has toured the world over, sharing stages with the likes of The Head And The Heart, Jeremy Zucker, Ben Abraham, Holly Humberstone, Grace Enger and Sadie Jean.

GEORGE TRACKLIST
1. Nostalgia Act
2. Drawing a Tattoo
3. Fucked Up
4. Fingers and Clothes
5. Dad’s Song
6. Unicef
7. First I Was
8. Say Uncle
9. Changed Things
10. For Leaving
11. A mistake you only make once
12. Twice

JAKE MINCH LIVE
November 7 /// Little Rock, AR /// Stickyz Rock’n’Roll Chicken Shack
November 9 /// Lawrence, KS /// The Bottleneck
November 10 /// Des Moines, IA /// xBk Live
November 11 /// Madison, WI /// High Noon Saloon
November 12 /// Indianapolis, IN /// Hoosier Dome
November 14 /// Pontiac, MI /// The Crofoot – The Pike Room
November 15 /// Columbus, OH /// The Summit Music Hall
November 17 /// Durham, NC /// Motorco Music Hall
November 18 /// Richmond, VA /// The Broadberry
November 19 /// Syracuse, NY /// The Song & Dance
November 20 /// Providence, RI /// Fete Music Hall – Lounge
November 22 /// Amherst, MA /// The Drake
November 23 /// Portland, ME /// Portland House of Music
November 24 /// South Burlington, VT /// Higher Ground – Showcase
November 25 /// Hamden, CT /// Space Ballroom

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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