Goo Goo Dolls Announce Extensive 2026 U.S. Tour with Neon Trees
The Goo Goo Dolls will take their lauded live show back on the road in 2026 with an extensive run of U.S. tour dates, joined by Neon Trees. Kicking off on July 24, the summer tour includes performances at major venues such as Minneapolis’ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront, Milwaukee’s BMO Pavilion, and Charleston’s Credit One Stadium. The band will also embark on a Las Vegas limited engagement in May 2026, featuring a five-show residency at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The public on-sale for tickets begins Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. local time.
Last week, the band released the full performance audio from their acclaimed live set at California’s Stagecoach Music Festival, demonstrating the continued strength of their live performance ahead of this extensive schedule. In addition to the newly announced summer tour and the Las Vegas residency, the band will also be playing several Canadian dates in March and festivals like Innings Festival 2026 and Two Step Inn 2026.
This busy 2026 tour schedule promises fans across North America multiple opportunities to see the band live, from intimate theatre settings in Las Vegas to large amphitheaters during the summer run with Neon Trees.
Goo Goo Dolls 2026 Tour Dates:
- Feb 20 – Tempe, AZ @ Innings Festival 2026
- Mar 19 – Victoria, BC @ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Mar 20 – Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum
- Mar 22 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
- Mar 23 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- Mar 25 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
- Mar 26 – Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
- Mar 28 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
- Mar 30 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens
- Apr 1 – Oshawa, ON @ Tribute Communities Centre
- Apr 2 – Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum
- Apr 4 – London, ON @ Canada Life Place
- Apr 6 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
- Apr 8 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
- Apr 10 – Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
- Apr 11 – Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
- Apr 18 – Georgetown, TX @ Two Step Inn 2026
- May 15 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Residency)
- May 16 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Residency)
- May 20 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Residency)
- May 22 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Residency)
- May 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (Residency)
- July 24 – Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort (w/ Neon Trees)
- July 26 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- July 27 – Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- July 29 – Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain Center Arena (w/ Neon Trees)
- July 30 – Billings, MT @ MetraPark (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 1 – Rapid City, SD @ Summit Arena at The Monument (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 3 – Grand Forks, ND @ Alerus Center (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 4 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 6 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Pavilion (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 8 – Davenport, IA @ Mississippi Valley Fair (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 9 – Bloomington, IL @ Grossinger Motors Arena (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 11 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 12 – Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 18 – Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 19 – Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheatre (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 21 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 24 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 25 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Hard Rock Live (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 27 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheater (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 29 – Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium (w/ Neon Trees)
- Aug 30 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park (w/ Neon Trees)
- Sept 1 – Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront (w/ Neon Trees)
- Sept 3 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union (w/ Neon Trees)
- Sept 5 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (w/ Neon Trees)
- Sept 6 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena (w/ Neon Trees)
ALINA Finds Her Spark with Captivating New ‘catching lightning’ EP
Rising singer/songwriter ALINA has released her brand-new five-song collection, the ‘catching lightning’ EP, which is available today. This release is a striking document that captures the raw electricity of emotional unraveling, renewal, and the fragile hope that flickers between those two states. The EP threads together some of her most vulnerable songwriting yet, revealing an artist standing inside her own storm and learning to move through it. This collection is a significant artistic moment for ALINA.
ALINA shared that writing these songs involved exploring new levels of vulnerability and genres she had previously been avoiding. She calls this EP “the walls of my brain in music form,” noting that this level of personal expression felt like a “big deal” for her. The title, ‘catching lightning,’ came from her mother, who said ALINA felt like “lightning in a bottle.” Across the track list, which includes “chain reaction,” “bulletproof,” and the utterly devastating closer “nothing i am,” ALINA pairs her silken vocals with really smart, understated production. This approach allows every tremor and realization to rise right up to the surface, creating a masterclass in confession and catharsis.
The emotional peak of the EP is “nothing i am,” where she offers a stark confession of feeling perpetually shut down and never quite “enough.” It is an immersive track, moving through haunted production as she unpacks the weight of someone else’s negligence. This release is perfectly timed, arriving right after a successful nine-show run supporting The Band Camino on their Never Always Tour, which culminated at the Hollywood Palladium. The ‘catching lightning’ EP explores devotion, volatility, and the quiet fear of not recognizing yourself, yet it is lit with the possibility of change. With this collection, ALINA steps fully into her next chapter: an era defined by honesty, momentum, and the courage required to find illumination.
Billy Strings Brings Bluegrass Spirit to NPR’s Tiny Desk
Bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings and his band recently performed a Tiny Desk Concert Fundraiser for NPR Music, delivering a show that brought back the spirit of the series’ early days. Recorded on December 10, 2025, Strings was so keen on capturing the authentic sound of his music that he requested fewer microphones, aiming for, in his own words, “the way these instruments are meant to sound.” Strings noted the unique atmosphere of the venue, saying, “I’ve seen so many amazing performances that happened right here and I kind of believe that love and spirit kind of soaks into this environment, so just standing here feels like a special thing.”
Strings, who found his roots in bluegrass from his father, has successfully expanded the genre to new audiences, accumulating a huge following of super fans who affectionately call themselves “billy goats.” The performance captures the essence of Strings: a humble musician and a “sorcerer of his craft,” wielding his guitar as if it were an extension of himself. The band for the performance included Alex Hargreaves on fiddle, Billy Failing on banjo and background vocals, Royal Masat on bass and background vocals, and Jarrod Walker on mandolin and background vocals.
The four-song set list featured tracks from his growing catalog, including “Red Daisy,” “My Alice,” “Malfunction Junction,” and “Gild the Lily.” This concert showcases the technical mastery and emotional depth that has made Billy Strings one of the most exciting and in-demand performers in contemporary music.
Iron & Wine to Bring the “Joy” to the Avalon Theatre in May
Fallsview Casino Resort is excited to announce that the talented indie folk/Americana project, Iron & Wine, will be performing at the Avalon Theatre on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Joining as support for the evening is Improvement Movement. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
Iron & Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Since his 2002 debut, which garnered critical and popular acclaim, Beam has been a leading voice in the indie-folk/Americana scene. For over 20 years, Iron & Wine has captivated audiences with distinctly cinematic songs. His extensive output includes seven full-length studio records, collaborations with artists like Calexico and Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), and five GRAMMY nominations.
Iron & Wine’s latest record was released in April 2024, with Paste Magazine noting that Beam “returns with an expanded sonic palette while also rekindling the bright spark that made his 2007 record so magical.” Hits spanning his career include beloved songs like “The Trapeze Swinger,” “Upward Over the Mountain,” and “Woman King.”
Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement Performance Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
- Venue: Avalon Theatre, Niagara Falls, ON
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH
The final star-studded lineup has been announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a five-hour television special airing live Wednesday, December 31 (8:00–10:00 p.m., ET/PT, 10:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. The special will feature main stage performances from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park by previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman, alongside special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The event culminates with the traditional Music Note Drop and firework display at midnight Central Time.
The special will also feature additional performances from venues and clubs across Nashville, including appearances by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Dwight Yoakam. The official in-person watch party for the broadcast will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Nashville. Dwight Yoakam will take the stage there to perform his biggest hits with newly announced guest Marcus King, with appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack to ring in 2025.
The broadcast will include special guest appearances from Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, Sirius XM Host Buzz Brainard, and UFC Champion Kayla Harrison. The official watch party at Category 10 is free and open to fans 21 and older on a first-come, first-served basis, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Guaranteed entry tickets and VIP upgrade options are also available for purchase in advance here.
Mariah Carey Partners with TikTok and Apple Music to Livestream Final Las Vegas Holiday Special
TikTok, Apple Music, and Gamma are proud to announce they are teaming up with global music icon Mariah Carey to bring her festive holiday cheer to fans all over the world. Carey’s final iconic Christmastime show of her residency, ‘Mariah Carey’s Here for It All Holiday Special,’ taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas, will be livestreamed on Saturday, December 13, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. The special, which follows the release of her new album ‘Here For It All’ via Gamma, will be available in HD on TikTok Live and Apple Music, featuring select performances from the new album alongside the classic holiday moments that have made Mariah synonymous with the season. Apple Music subscribers will also be able to watch the show on demand exclusively after the livestream.
Carey shared her excitement for the collaboration: “It’s time! Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I love celebrating it with my fans – whether they’re in Vegas with me or singing along on TikTok and Apple Music from home! I’m so excited to bring all the sparkle and joy of the show to the world through Apple Music and TikTok.” Carey’s influence on the season is undeniable; her iconic song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become the default soundtrack, with videos featuring the song having been viewed over 130 billion times on TikTok.
Looking ahead to the 2026 Grammy season, Carey has been named MusiCares’ Person of the Year. The 35th annual benefit gala will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, January 30, 2026, just two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena.
Clover County Announces Debut Headline ‘Finer Things Tour’ Alongside Deluxe Album Reveal
Georgia singer/songwriter Clover County, who affectionately refers to her genre as “bootgaze,” has announced her debut headline ‘Finer Things Tour,’ kicking off in February and covering major cities including Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Nashville. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, December 12. This announcement follows a highly acclaimed tour run earlier this year, and she is slated to rejoin Sam Barber for several dates in 2026. Clover stated that she feels “so fortunate” to be heading out on her first headline tour, adding that the experience of standing in rooms with people who have embraced her “little songs” is something she doesn’t “take lightly.”
To accompany the tour announcement, Clover shared details on ‘Finer Things (Deluxe),’ the deluxe edition of her debut album, which is set to arrive on January 23 via Undercover Lover Records / Thirty Tigers. The original album, produced by Carrie K, earned high praise upon its September release, with Holler naming it the #17 Best Country Album of the Year. The forthcoming deluxe features two brand new songs, including the gentle new single “Suitcase,” produced by Brad Cook. Clover described “Suitcase” as an apology to a lover for leaving, hoping they will join her on her “wild, selfish journey.”
Clover continues to expand her unique sound, developed while cutting her teeth in Athens, GA. She notes that the new tracks on the deluxe are “cheeky, evocative” and “blissfully over-romanticize the inevitable experiences in modern love.” Working with producer Brad Cook and featuring tasteful guitar layers by Nathan Stocker (Hippo Campus), the deluxe release is meant to “tie the bow” on her first album. Having spent the last two years supporting a diverse array of artists including Lord Huron, Madi Diaz, and Shakey Graves, Clover is ready to step into the spotlight with her own headline tour next year.
Clover County 2025/2026 Tour Dates:
2025 Tour Dates (supporting Shakey Graves)
- December 10 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
- December 11 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
- December 12 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
- December 13 – New Haven, CT – Todd’s Place
- December 14 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
- December 16 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center
- December 17 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
- December 19 – Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
- December 20 – Charlottesville, VA – The Jefferson Theater
- December 21 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre
2026 ‘Finer Things Tour’ Headline Dates
- February 19 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
- February 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
- February 22 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Basement
- February 24 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
- February 26 – Portland, OR – The Showdown
- February 28 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar Music Hall
- March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
- March 3 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room at House of Blues San Diego
- March 4 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
- March 6 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
- March 7 – Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers Backyard
- March 8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Resonant Head
- March 10 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall
- March 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
- March 16 – Evanston, IL – SPACE
- March 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
- March 24 – Washington, DC – DC9 Nightclub
- March 26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle – Back Room
- March 27 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
- March 28 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl at Center Stage
- March 31 – Nashville, TN – The End
2026 Tour Dates (supporting Sam Barber)
- March 12 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- March 13 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- March 14 – Waukee, IN – Vibrant Music Hall
- March 19 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
- March 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Scarlet Tantrum Delivers Devastating Emotional Punch with “Insignificant”
Alright, let’s talk about the kind of music that doesn’t just knock on your door, it kicks it in and then makes you sit down to listen. I’m talking about Scarlet Tantrum and her devastating new track, “Insignificant.” This isn’t your standard radio heartbreak—this is the slow, quiet, bone-deep ache of feeling completely unseen and unvalued by the one person who was supposed to be your home base. Hailing from North Carolina, Scarlet Tantrum (aka Laura) is pulling from some raw, personal real estate here, detailing the slow erosion of self-worth that comes when neglect creeps into a relationship and makes you doubt your own pain. It’s alt-rock meets indie confession, and it hits like a delayed reaction concussion.
The production on this thing is genius, co-piloted by Jess Soelberg. They manage to walk that razor-thin line between delicate and absolutely crushing. You get these soft, almost fragile verses that build this slow-burn tension, and then, bam! The chorus comes in like a cracked-open diary, exposing every raw nerve, every feeling of emotional gaslighting and longing. Scarlet’s vocal performance is the whole reason this works; it’s intimate, wounded, and brutally honest—she doesn’t just sing the words, she lives in them, turning the damage that silence can inflict into a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt disposable.
What we have here is more than just a song; it’s a defining creative statement for Scarlet Tantrum, who fuses the raw edge of the ’90s alt-rock she grew up on with modern pop sensibility—think Hayley Williams meets Halsey. “Insignificant” has that moody production and fearless honesty that marks the arrival of a serious artist. If you’re looking for music that’s an emotional outlet, a piece of catharsis, and a damn good rock tune that doesn’t pull any punches, you need to crank this one. It’s the sound of finding your strength when you finally decide to walk away from the silence.
KREATOR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour with CARCASS and COLD STEEL
German thrash metal legends Kreator have announced an extensive 2026 touring schedule, including a return to American soil in the spring for a headline run and a major UK/European tour. The U.S. tour, which includes stops at festivals like Welcome to Rockville and Maryland Deathfest, will feature Carcass and Cold Steel. The European run will be a massive trek across the continent with Carcass, Exodus, and Nails. Both tours are in celebration of Kreator’s brand new record, ‘Krushers Of The World,’ which is set for release on January 16, 2026. Kreator stated, “Hordes! Kreator return to the U.S. next year to celebrate our brand new record ‘Krushers Of The World’. We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.” General tickets for the U.S. tour went on sale Friday, December 12.
Kreator 2026 U.S. Tour Dates:
- 05/07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live *
- 05/08 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
- 05/10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade *
- 05/11 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine *
- 05/12 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz *
- 05/14 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium *
- 05/15 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre *
- 05/16 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
- 05/18 – Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre *
- 05/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
- 05/20 – Chicago, IL @ Romova Theatre *
- 05/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
- 05/23 – Huntington, NY @ Paramount * *w/ Carcass and Cold Steel (headline dates)
Kreator 2026 UK/European Tour Dates:
- 03/20 – Lisbon, PT @ MEO Arena #
- 03/22 – Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre #
- 03/24 – Paris, FR @ Zenith Paris #
- 03/25 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique #
- 03/27 – London, GB @ O2 Academy Brixton #
- 03/28 – Manchester, GB @ O2 Apollo Manchester #
- 03/29 – Glasgow, GB @ O2 Academy Glasgow #
- 03/31 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal #
- 04/01 – Zürich, CH @ Halle 622 #
- 04/03 – Den Bosch, NL @ Mainstage Brabanthallen #
- 04/04 – Essen, DE @ Grugahalle #
- 04/05 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle #
- 04/07 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz #
- 04/08 – Ljubljana, SI @ Media Center #
- 04/09 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer #
- 04/10 – Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena #
- 04/11 – Munich, DE @ Zenith #
- 04/12 – KarlĂn, CZ @ Forum KarlĂn #
- 04/13 – Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra #
- 04/15 – Warsaw, PL @ COS Torwar #
- 04/17 – Hamburg, DE @ Inselparkhalle #
- 04/18 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Music Hall #
- 04/20 – Riga, LV @ Palladium Riga #
- 04/21 – Helsinki, FI @ Black Box Finland Oy #
- 04/23 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet #
- 04/24 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene #
- 04/25 – Copenhagen, DK @ Poolen # *# w/ Carcass, Exodus, and Nails