Britain’s biggest Rock star and GRAMMY Award-winner, Yungblud, has officially announced the long-awaited second installment of his formidable concept album, Idols. The album is set for digital release on 20th February 2026 via Island Records/Locomotion and features six new songs alongside the Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins version of the Grammy Award-nominated track, ‘Zombie’.
Following the immense success of the album’s predecessor, the 28-year-old has also revealed the title of the record’s lead single, ‘Suburban Requiem’.
Speaking on the evolution of the project, Yungblud shared:
“This is it. The second chapter of the Idols story. Part 1 was a journey that helped me reclaim my identity from the darkest position I’ve ever been in my life. Part 2 is about realising that I am alive, that I am real, that this journey that I’ve been on didn’t kill me. It’s about realising that you can feel invincible when you actually feel yourself. It’s about comprehending that my heart is beating and that my lungs are filling up with air.”
Alongside the album’s digital release, available for pre-order and releasing later this year, the physical collection includes a Yungblud store-exclusive ‘Idols (Complete)’ 180g 2LP audiophile vinyl and CD, both featuring all 19 tracks from ‘Idols’ and ‘Idols II’, as well as a silver transparent ‘Idols II’ vinyl with new cover artwork.
The album’s forebear, Idols, arrived in June 2025, securing Yungblud’s third consecutive UK Number One album. It received critical acclaim from across the press:
This announcement follows a historic run for the Yorkshire-born artist. In November 2025, Yungblud secured his fourth UK Number One album, and his second of the year, with One More Time, a collaboration with Aerosmith. The release marked Aerosmith’s first-ever UK Number One album.
Earlier this month, Yungblud’s global impact was recognised at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles where he was awarded ‘Best Rock Performance’ for his stunning rendition of ‘Changes’ at Villa Park for Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert, alongside Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II.
With three nominations (Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album) he has become the first British artist in history to earn three nominations in the rock categories in a single year.
Fans won’t have to wait long to hear the new material live. In April, Yungblud begins his sold-out UK arena tour, culminating in a massive headline show at The O2 Arena, London on 24 April 2026.
IDOLS TRACKLISTING: Hello Heaven, Hello Idols Pt. 1 Lovesick Lullaby Zombie The Greatest Parade Change Monday Murder Ghosts Fire War Idols Pt. II Supermoon I Need You (To Make The World Seem Fine)** The Postman** Zombie (feat. The Smashing Pumpkins)** Time** War Part II** Blueberry Hill** Suburban Requiem** **NEW TRACKS
Young the Giant have announced their “Victory Garden Tour” across North America, kicking off May 24 in Las Vegas and running through late June, with a major hometown return to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on July 17. The run features support from Cold War Kids, celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘Robbers & Cowards,’ and KennyHoopla.
The tour follows a pair of intimate underplay shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, where the band set a venue record for the longest queue in its history. Across two nights, they performed their albums ‘Young the Giant’ and ‘Mind Over Matter’ in full, revisiting the records that helped define their early rise.
Now stepping back into amphitheaters and arenas, Young the Giant bring that momentum to a full-scale production. The “Victory Garden Tour” spans major cities across the United States and Canada, culminating in their July 17 return to Los Angeles at the Kia Forum.
Tickets go on sale February 20 at 10am PT, with artist presales beginning February 18.
TOUR DATES:
5/24 Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl 5/27 Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion 5/29 Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheatre 5/30 Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre 6/2 Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center 6/4 St Augustine, FL – St Augustine Amphitheatre 6/6 Atlanta, GA – Synovus Amp 6/11 Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage 6/12 Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap 6/13 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater 6/14 Philadelphia, PA – Lawn at The Mann 6/16 Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Live 6/18 New York, NY – Pier 17 6/19 New York, NY – Pier 17 6/20 Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion 6/22 Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum 6/23 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE 6/25 Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre 6/26 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live 6/27 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
Sacramento post-hardcore mainstays Dance Gavin Dance have announced their 2026 North American headline tour, bringing their intricate, genre-blending live show to fans across the U.S. and Canada next spring and summer. The 32-city run features rotating support from The Fall of Troy, HORSE The Band, Wolf & Bear and NOVELISTS.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off May 5 at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas and wraps July 1 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas. Along the way, the band will hit major markets including Chicago, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Denver and Portland, delivering the high-precision performances that have defined their two-decade career.
Since forming in 2005, Dance Gavin Dance have built a singular lane within post-hardcore, weaving math rock complexity, progressive flourishes and melodic hooks into a sound that remains unmistakable. Multiple lineup evolutions have not slowed their momentum, and their live reputation continues to anchor their standing as one of modern heavy music’s most inventive acts.
Tickets will be available via presales beginning February 17, with general on-sale starting February 20 at 10am local time.
TOUR DATES:
May 05 | Austin, TX | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater May 06 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom May 07 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center May 12 | Oklahoma City, OK | The Criterion May 13 | Kansas City, MO | VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Kansas City May 15 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theatre May 16 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe May 19 | Minneapolis, MN | The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus May 22 | Indianapolis, IN | Egyptian Room at Old National Centre May 23 | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo RiverWorks May 24 | Toronto, ON | HISTORY May 26 | Boston, MA | Citizens House of Blues Boston May 27 | Wallingford, CT | Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre May 29 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage May 30 | New York, NY | Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage June 02 | St. Petersburg, FL | Jannus Live June 03 | Miami Beach, FL | The Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theatre June 05 | Birmingham, AL | Avondale Brewing Co. June 06 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy June 07 | Nashville, TN | Marathon Music Works June 09 | Greensboro, NC | Piedmont Hall June 10 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte June 12 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome by Rutter Mills June 17 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit June 19 | Des Moines, IA | Val Air Ballroom June 20 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant June 22 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) June 23 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union Event Center June 26 | Portland, OR | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom June 29 | Anaheim, CA | House of Blues Anaheim June 30 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren July 01 | Las Vegas, NV | Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Belfast post-punk and electronic duo CHALK return with ferocious new single “Tongue,” out February 13, the final preview of their debut album ‘Crystalpunk,’ arriving March 13 via ALTER Music. Rooted in the experience of growing up in the North of Ireland, the record captures national identity, tension and youth through industrial dance-punk energy.
Produced by Chris Ryan alongside Ross Cullen, mixed by Scott Desmarais and mastered by Chris Gehringer, “Tongue” pulses with unease and momentum. Cullen explains, “For the demo, I sang the opening few lines of the song on my earphones microphone and that take made it to the final version. I had to whisper because my girlfriend was sleeping beside me. There was something ominous about the track and felt like it would be the beginning of something.”
Spearheaded by Cullen and Benedict Goddard, CHALK have already shared singles “Pain,” “Can’t Feel It” and “I.D.C.” to strong support across BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and KEXP. Following festival appearances at Glastonbury Festival and Bilbao BBK Live, and supports with Fontaines D.C., IDLES and Sprints, the band step into 2026 with SXSW appearances and their biggest UK and Ireland headline run to date.
Live Dates:
12 MAR – 19 MAR – SXSW (USA) 25 MAR – Treefort, Idaho (USA) 10 APR – Botanique Rotonde, Brussels (BEL) 11 APR – Trabendo, Paris (FRA) 13 APR – L’Amperage, Grenoble (FRA) 15 APR – Santeria Toscana, Milan (ITA) 16 APR – Bogen F, Zurich (CH) 18 APR – Lido, Berlin (GER) 20 APR – Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam (NL) 22 APR – The Fleece, Bristol (UK) 23 APR – Electric Ballroom, London (UK) 24 APR – Gorilla, Manchester (UK) 25 APR – The Wardrobe, Leeds (UK) 14 MAY – The Arts School, Glasgow (UK) 15 MAY – The Button Factory, Dublin (IRE) 16 MAY – Limelight, Belfast (NI) 20 MAY – Bearded Theory, Derbyshire (UK) 13 JUN – God Save The Kouign Festival, Penmarc’h (FRA) 26 AUG – Custom House Square, Belfast (w/ IDLES) (UK)
Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, today announces Gibson Garage Fest London, a series of special events celebrating the two‑year anniversary of the Gibson Garage London—the brand’s first-ever store outside the U.S. (61–62 Eastcastle St, London). Opened by rock legends Jimmy Page, Sir Brian May, and Tony Iommi, the Gibson Garage London has quickly become a vibrant, immersive hub in the heart of the city’s historic music scene. With its live stage hosting performances and events from music icons and emerging artists, the Garage has established itself as a dynamic destination to experience live music and explore Gibson instruments, sound, art, and apparel. Garage Fest London will bring musicians and fans together to celebrate the Gibson Garage’s significant impact on London’s music community.
This February, the Gibson Garage London is proud to announce Gibson Garage Fest London, a celebration of music, culture, and iconic artistry taking place this month. The anniversary programme brings together exclusive exhibitions, artist showcases, and special events that highlight the legacy and future of music through rare instruments, historic stagewear and memorabilia, as well as intimate conversations with influential creators.
For the latest schedule of events at the Gibson Garage London, visit @GibsonGuitarUK.
GIBSON GARAGE FEST LONDON:
GIBSON GARAGE LONDON – 50th ANNIVERSARY OF PUNK:
FEBRUARY 16-23
From February 16–23, Gibson Garage London marks the 50th Anniversary of Punk with a special public exhibition celebrating the guitars, stagewear, and memorabilia that defined the movement. Explore rare pieces from Captain Sensible (The Damned), Leigh Heggarty (Ruts DC), Mick Jones (The Clash), Matt West (Neck Deep), CJ Wildheart (The Wildhearts), and Laurent “Lags” Bernard (The Gallows), and more for an up‑close look at the sound, style, and attitude that shook culture and still inspires today. Open during regular hours: Mon–Fri, 11:00am–7:00pm; Sat 10:00am-7:00pm; Sun, 12:00–6:00pm.
Above (L-R): Photo of Mick Jones (copyright: Pennie Smith). Gibson ES-295 used by Mick Jones of The Clash, Guitar is on loan from The Rock & Roll Public Library www.rocknrollpl.com.
Above: Captain Sensible of The Damned and his 2013 Gibson SG 60s Tribute guitar
Above: Laurent “Lags” Barnard of Gallows in his grey suit, pictured with the band Gallows in 2008. Photo credit: Craig Burton
“I read an interview with Swedish hardcore band Refused where Dennis Lyxzén explained their visual switch from band tees and baggy jeans, to button up shirts and trousers,” says Laurent Barnard of Gallows. “He said if you dress smarter, people take you more seriously. In 2008 Gallows were about to enter the studio to record our most serious record to date. For us, Grey Britain was a no-holds-barred commentary on the state of our country, a country lost to corruption and greed. An audio assault revealing the plain-as-day criminality within the political and religious constructs that still has a grip on our lives. The grey suits became our uniform, a symbol of how grave things have got, and a way of separating ourselves from the punk kids we used to be. I’d like to say they were specially made but we actually picked them straight off the shelf at the old Topman store on Oxford Street. Tight fitting clothes were still in fashion back in those days, I dare not try the suit on today! “
SCARLET PAGE IN CONVERSATION: EXPLORING EXPOSED:
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23
5:00 – 7:00 PM
On February 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m., the London Garage hosts an in‑person Q&A with acclaimed photographer Scarlet Page about her forthcoming book EXPOSED: 3 YEARS WITH PLACEBO—a black‑and‑white collection of 225 previously unseen images capturing the band’s defining early years across their first three albums, from backstage and tour life to rehearsals and rare quiet moments. Sparked by Page’s first encounter with Placebo in 1996 and featuring her now‑iconic 1997 angel‑wings portrait of Brian Molko (held by the National Portrait Gallery), the project offers an unguarded, fly‑on‑the‑wall view of a band on the rise. Reserve a spot via Eventbrite HERE.
MICK RONSON –SPIDERS FROM MARS –STAGEWORN COSTUMES:
FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 1
Above: Geometric suit worn by Mick Ronson from David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust / Spiders from Mars tour era.
Starting February 24 the Gibson Garage London presents a rare exhibit of three original stage‑worn Mick Ronson costumes from David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust / Spiders from Mars era—the groundbreaking 1972–73 period when Bowie and his band fused high‑voltage rock with theatrical glam and futuristic style. As Bowie’s lead guitarist and key arranger, Ronson helped shape the tour’s sound and spectacle; these authentic garments offer a close‑up look at the craft, attitude, and visual language that powered those legendary performances. Open during regular hours: Mon–Fri, 11:00am–7:00pm; Sat 10:00am-7:00pm; Sun, 12:00–6:00pm.
ELLIOT JAMES REAY – LIVE PERFORMANCE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
7:00 – 10:00 PM
On Thursday, February 26, Garage Fest celebrations will take off with a special evening performance from singer songwriter Elliot James Reay.
Elliot James Reay is a singer‑songwriter whose intimate, narrative‑driven songs blend indie‑folk warmth with soulful, guitar‑led dynamics. With close‑mic’d vocals, expressive phrasing, and a knack for turning small details into big feelings, his sets move from pin‑drop hush to rousing crescendos, exploring themes of connection, resilience, and coming‑of‑age. Expect deft guitar work, memorable hooks, and a magnetic, conversational stage presence as he brings his original material to the Gibson Garage London stage. Limited capacity; check @GibsonGuitarUK for set times and details.
GIBSON GARAGE FEST LONDON – LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
On Saturday, February 28, join us at the Gibson Garage London for an all day celebration of new talent and future icons as Gibson Garage Fest takes over the stage with nonstop live music. Catch a special showcase from the Gibson Generation Group Class of 2027—Olly Pearson, Phoebe Winstanley, and Melis Ogut—alongside powerhouse sets from The Soul Revival, Nectar Woode, The Slates, and Crawlers. Eight hours. One stage. Wall to wall performances in the heart of London’s music community.‑day celebration of new talent and future icons as Gibson Garage Fest takes over the stage with nonstop live music. Catch a special showcase from the ‑to‑wall performances in the heart of London’s music community.
12:30 – 1:00PM The Soul Revival
The Soul Revival are a high energy, soul infused rock band from the UK, blending classic grit with a modern edge—soaring vocals, blues drenched guitars, and an undeniable groove. Rapidly rising on the live circuit, they’ve headlined Tiger Fest, hit FIREVOLT 2025 and HRH 18, and shared stages with Hot One Two, backed by a well received EP. Known for raw, uplifting shows that turn gigs into experiences, they’ve got new music on the way and bigger stages in sight. ‑energy, soul‑infused rock band from the UK, blending classic grit with a modern edge—soaring vocals, blues‑drenched guitars, and an undeniable groove. Rapidly rising on the live circuit, they’ve headlined Tiger Fest, hit FIREVOLT 2025 and HRH 18, and shared stages with Hot One Two, backed by a well‑received EP. Known for raw, uplifting shows that turn gigs into experiences, they’ve got new music on the way and bigger stages in sight.
At just 12 years old, Olly Pearson is already making waves in the UK guitar scene. Inspired during lockdown by a neighbor’s driveway performances, he learned guitar over Zoom with his grandad and began performing publicly in Chester in 2022, where his rendition of “Apache” garnered over 15 million views on YouTube. Since then, Olly has performed solo at guitar shows across the UK; earned endorsements from Fairclough Guitars, Scan Pro Audio, Patrick Eggle Handmade UK Guitars, and Scott Dixon Guitar Flight Cases; regularly demos gear live; and has shared the stage with local rock band The Swillers. In 2024, he was selected as an understudy for an EDF Energy commercial and performed solo at Deva Fest. Now a member of the Gibson Generation Group (Class of 2027), Olly continues to grow as a performer, creator, and future leader in music.
Phoebe Winstanley, is a 15‑year‑old guitarist from Staffordshire, UK, and a member of the Gibson Generation Group 2027 class. She started at eight and found her voice on electric at eleven, chasing tone, expression, and feeling. Her playing draws on Prince’s individuality, Slash’s power, Sophie Lloyd’s virtuosity, and the soul of Stevie Ray Vaughan, with atmospherics from David Gilmour and inspirations spanning Fleetwood Mac to John Coltrane and Pantera. Forged at open mics, her stagecraft now includes arena turns playing lead in support of Guns ’2’ Roses at the O2 in Birmingham and Manchester. She aims to make music you can feel: “I want to help people feel the same emotion as I do when I listen to music.”
Melis Ogut is a 16‑year‑old guitarist and artist from Istanbul whose passion began early and has evolved into a distinctive voice that blends blues‑rock with jazz‑fusion. Drawing inspiration from Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Marcus King, Mike Stern, and the Brecker Brothers, her expressive playing and creative approach spotlight a soulful touch and dynamic feel. Melis aims to continue her musical education in the U.S.—with dreams of Berklee College of Music or The New School—ultimately forming her own band, writing original music, and touring widely. Beyond music, she channels a love of art and fashion into a vibrant vintage‑meets‑glam aesthetic, believing all three disciplines are deeply interconnected. A bold, multidimensional young artist, currently in the Gibson Generation Group class of 2027, Melis brings clear vision and momentum to a very bright future.
2:30 – 2:45PM Nectar Woode
Nectar Woode is a Ghanaian‑British singer, songwriter, and multi‑instrumentalist from Milton Keynes, blending neo‑soul, folk, jazz, and gospel with quiet power and self‑discovery. Raised on church harmonies and Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, she introduced her voice with Nothing to Lose (Communion, 2022)—featuring breakout “Good Vibrations”—and expanded it with Head Above Water (2024). A BBC Radio 1 Track of the Week honoree, she’s sold out London’s Moth Club, supported Leon Bridges and NAO, and hosts Women in Jazz on Soho Radio. Signed to Since ’93/RCA, her forthcoming EP it’s like I never left—shaped by her first trip to Ghana and collaborations with Jordan Rakei and Accra’s SuperJazzClub—deepens her exploration of identity and community, earning praise from Elton John on Rocket Hour.
3:30 – 4:00PM The Slates
The Slates are a young, energetic indie trio from Yorkshire—three mates obsessed with writing big, chant‑along anthems built to move a crowd. Since forming in 2019, they’ve shared stages with ’90s legends Embrace, lit up major UK festivals, and sold out every headline show to date. With hook‑driven songwriting, raw live intensity, and a relentless DIY spirit, The Slates are carving out their place in the new wave of British guitar bands.
4:45 – 5:15PM The Crawlers
The Crawlers are an English rock band from Warrington, formed in 2018. They broke through in late 2021 when their single “Come Over (Again)” went viral on TikTok, propelling them to widespread attention. In 2022, the band signed to Polydor Records and released the EP Loud Without Noise, which debuted at No. 22 on the UK Albums Chart that November. Early in 2024, Crawlers joined Canadian rock group Mother Mother as a tour support and released their debut album, The Mess We Seem to Make, in February 2024.
GIBSON GARAGE LONDON:
Gibson Garage London
TheGibson Garage London, located at 61–62 Eastcastle Street, is Gibson’s first store outside the U.S. following the trailblazing Gibson Garage Nashville, and the ultimate hands-on guitar experience in the heart of the city. Opened by rock icons Jimmy Page, Sir Brian May, and Tony Iommi, it offers music lovers the chance to explore Gibson’s over 130-year legacy through hundreds of guitars, and to plug in andplay all things Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, Gibson Amplifiers, Maestropedals, and theMade-to-Measureprogram for custom instruments. Beyond the showroom, the Garage comes alive with live performances, special events, exclusive apparel, and rotating exhibitions that celebrate the past, present, and future of music culture. A vibrant, ever‑evolving home for musicians, fans, and collectors, the Gibson Garage London is the city’s definitive destination for all things guitar.
29-time GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Award–winning icon Juanes announces his Juanes World Tour 2026, with over 50 global dates and a 29-date run across the United States, spotlighting the artist recently named “The Top Latin Rock/Pop artist of the 21st Century” by Billboard.
Promoted by Live Nation, the North American tour dates kick-off September 3 in Orlando and runs through October stopping in major cities across the country such as Nashville, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and many more.
With 20 Billion career music streams, 17 #1 songs, and wide acclaim as one of Latin music’s best live performers, Juanes’ tour will be a don’t miss event, filled with an abundance of beloved classic hits and live debuts of the new music from his highly anticipated upcoming JuanesTeban album.
A concept album co-produced by Nico Cotton & Juanes, JuanesTeban thrives on the idea of duality, as Juanes explores the sound of both darkness and light, cumbia and rock, spirituality and carnal romance, lyrics of uplifting optimism & joy, and of emotional vulnerability – the two opposite faces of the same very human artist, that coexist and complement each other. Juanes is the approachable singer known all over the globe. Teban is his undaunted alter ego, never afraid to speak out the deepest emotional truths. Find Pre-Save/Pre-Sale Here.
Having already performed two recent headline appearances at festivals in Puerto Rico and Barranquilla, JUANES will next give additional headline appearances at the famed Viña Del Mar (Feb. 25) and Vive Latino (Mar. 14) concert festivals – as well as an already sold-out March 1st stand-alone show at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. From there, the Juanes World Tour 2026 will have additional standalone shows in Mexico (Guadalajara, Monterrey & San Luis Potosí), a festival visit to Costa Rica, a return to Europe, an extensive 29-show run visiting arenas and large capacity theaters across North America, and a long awaited homecoming show in Bogota at the Movistar Arena on November 20 (see dates below).
All of the Juanes World Tour 2026 stand-alone shows will feature a distinctive new musical & visual presentation, exploring the introspective duality concept of the songs and visuals of the JuanesTeban album.
Tickets for will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Thurs., Feb. 19 at 10AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the day ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, Feb. 20 at 10AM local time at https://www.Juanes.net/tour.
Citi is the official card of the U.S. dates of the Juanes World Tour 2026. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Thurs., Feb. 19 at 10AM local time until 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Tomorrow, February 19 will also see Juanes receive the “Premio Lo Nuestro Lifetime Achievement Award” during Univision’s annual music award show. Juanes also has garnered two additional Premio Lo Nuestro nominations this year for: Male Pop Artist of the Year& Pop/Rock Song of the Year for the album’s first advance single “Una Noche Contigo” – bringing Juanes’ career total to an impressive 48 Nominations.
JUANES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
*Not A Live Nation Tour Date
Sat May 02 – El Paso, TX – Michelada Fest*
Thu Sep 03 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Fri Sep 04 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Sun Sep 06 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
Wed Sep 09 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Thu Sep 10 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
Sat Sep 12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Sun Sep 13 – Columbus, OH – Mershon Auditorium
Tue Sep 15 – Cleveland, OH – Severance Music Center*
Wed Sep 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre @ Old National Centre
Fri Sep 18 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sat Sep 19 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Tue Sep 22 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Saint-Denis 1
Wed Sep 23 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Sep 26 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Sun Sep 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Tue Sep 29 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
Wed Sep 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri Oct 02 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Sat Oct 03 – McAllen, TX – McAllen Performing Arts Center
Sun Oct 04 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Fri Oct 09 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Sat Oct 10 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
Sun Oct 11 – Fresno, CA – Warnors Theatre*
Wed Oct 14 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
Thu Oct 15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Fri Oct 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Tue Oct 20 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
Thu Oct 22 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts have made history in the United States, becoming the first Japanese artists to earn RIAA Gold certification for two Japanese-language songs. “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” and “Otonoke” have each surpassed 500,000 units in the U.S., marking a rare milestone for non-English-language hip-hop in the American market.
“Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” has surpassed 900 million global streams and reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Global 200, while “Otonoke” was named the most-streamed Japanese song overseas in 2025 according to Billboard Japan and Spotify year-end data. The sustained performance of both tracks underscores the duo’s growing international reach rather than a single viral moment.
In tandem with the achievement, vinyl pre-orders for their latest album ‘LEGION’ have launched in the U.S. and Japan. Designed for analog playback, the release features mixing and mastering from Alex Tumay and Mike Bozzi, emphasizing low-end depth and dynamic range for collectors and audiophiles.
Creepy Nuts will support the milestone with their North America Tour 2026, including two Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival appearances and headline dates in New York, Chicago and Mexico City.
CREEPY NUTS NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 — TOUR DATES:
April 10, 2026 (Fri) — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 — Indio, CA April 13, 2026 (Mon) — Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center — New York, NY April 15, 2026 (Wed) — The Auditorium — Chicago, IL April 17, 2026 (Fri) — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 — Indio, CA April 19, 2026 (Sun) — Pabellón Oeste — Mexico City, MX
U2 have surprise-released a new six-song EP, ‘Days of Ash,’ arriving in conjunction with Ash Wednesday. The project features five new band compositions and a poem by Yehuda Amichai, alongside a collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian singer Taras Topolia, who previously joined the band for a 2022 performance in Kyiv.
Recorded over the past year, the EP centers on real lives cut short, including Minneapolis mother Renée Good, Iranian schoolgirl Sarina Esmailzadeh and Palestinian father Awdah Hathaleen. The track “Yours Eternally” will also receive a short documentary directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus, set for release next week on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“The songs on Days of Ash are very different in mood and theme to the ones we’re going to put on our album later in the year,” Bono said in a press release. “These EP tracks couldn’t wait; these songs were impatient to be out in the world. They are songs of defiance and dismay, of lamentation. Songs of celebration will follow, we’re working on those now.”
Alongside the EP, U2 are reviving their long-running Propaganda zine with a 52-page issue titled ‘U2 – Days of Ash: Six Postcards From The Present… Wish We Weren’t Here.’ The publication includes lyrics, notes from each band member, a Bono Q&A and interviews tied to the “Yours Eternally” film. A new full-length album is slated for late 2026, following 2023’s ‘Songs of Surrender.’
New York noise-rock force A Place To Bury Strangers announce their rarities collection ‘Rare And Deadly,’ out April 3 via Dedstrange, alongside the release of lead single “Everyone’s The Same.” Arriving on the heels of 2024’s ‘Synthesizer,’ the new album pulls from a decade of demos, B-sides and unreleased experiments spanning 2015 to 2025.
Drawn from Oliver Ackermann’s personal archive of late-night recordings and abandoned sessions, the material captures the band in raw form. These tracks sit somewhere between breakthrough and collapse, with blown-out textures, fractured melodies and pedals pushed beyond their limits. “Everyone’s The Same” channels that tension, layering beauty and distortion until the edges blur.
Reflecting on the track, Ackermann shares: “I had a dream where a man led me to a brook, peaceful and calm. When he turned his head slightly, I saw the most evil smile imaginable. But when I looked directly at him, it was just the back of his head again. Beauty and horror coexisting in the same space. It felt like hell leaking into something serene. Maybe that’s reality sometimes. And maybe pretending otherwise is a kind of survival.”
‘Rare And Deadly’ also arrives with an unusual release concept. The CD, cassette, vinyl and digital editions each feature entirely different tracklists, meaning no single format contains the same version of the album. Every edition opens a separate window into the band’s archive, creating a shifting document that mirrors the instability and electricity at its core.
Texas alt-rock veterans Toadies return with a new studio album, ‘The Charmer,’ out May 1 on Spaceflight Records. Recorded with Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the album stands among the final projects he completed before his passing. The sessions were tracked and mixed fully analog, capturing the band live with no computers involved.
“Working with Steve was, quite literally, a dream come true,” says bassist Doni Blair. “In my opinion it was the best recording session I’ve had in 35 years of making albums.” Frontman Vaden Lewis adds, “This album has been a long time in the works, and it’s such a joy to see it come together, we went back to basics for this session: all analogue, live takes, high energy.” Drummer Mark Reznicek calls the collaboration a decades-long wish fulfilled.
The album marks another first with the band signing to Austin-based Spaceflight Records, a nonprofit label founded by Brett Orrison, Sam Douglas and Eric Bice. Guitarist Clark Vogeler points to a new classic rock thread woven into the material, citing touches of ZZ Top, Boston, Bob Seger and the Rolling Stones, while keeping the band’s core intensity intact.
‘The Charmer’ Tracklist:
Ash’s Theme
Come To Life
The Charmer
I Wanted To Be Everywhere
Long Time
I Walk A Line
Get Out Of Your Head
Damage
Closer To You
Normal
I Call Your Name
Gasoline Jane
In Bandages
Toadies 2026 Live Dates with support from Local H+, Vandoliers* and Sparta^. The Black Angels will appear on the Dallas date only:
Apr. 16 – Buda, TX – The Backyard * Apr. 17 – Cypress, TX – Fio Hill Country Grill * Apr. 18 – Biloxi, MS – Crawfish Boil – Miss. Coast Coliseum Apr. 19 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitinas * Apr. 30 – Abilene, TX – Potosi Live +* May 1 – Christoval, TX – Cooper’s BBQ/LIVE!+* May 2 – Dallas, TX – Longhorn Backyard =+* May 3 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre + May 5 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall * May 7 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage May 8 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl +* May 9 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City +* May 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Heaven +* May 13 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel +* May 15 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground +* May 16 – Raleigh, NC- The Ritz +* May 17 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore +* May 19 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall +* May 20 – Boston, MA – House of Blues +* May 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall +* May 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer +* May 23 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony +* May 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre +* May 28 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues * May 29 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s * May 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection +* May 31 – Chicago, IL – The Vic +* Jun. 2 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue +* Jun. 3 – Omaha, NE – The Astro +* Jun. 5 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theater ^ Jun. 6 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex +^ Jun. 7 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory +^ Jun. 9 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox +^ Jun. 10 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater +^ Jun. 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore +^ Jun. 13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco +^ Jun. 14 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory +^ Jun. 16 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park +^ Jun. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren +^
