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Andrea Bocelli To Open The FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert From Mexico City

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Andrea Bocelli To Open The FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert From Mexico City

The most successful classical artist of all time will set the road to the World Cup in motion. Maestro Andrea Bocelli opens the FIFA Countdown Concert on June 10, a global event connecting Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles in a celebration of football, music, and sport’s power to unite the world. The Italian tenor performs in front of a live audience at Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional, opening the night with “Nelle Tue Mani” (“Now We Are Free”), the iconic Gladiator theme from his album ‘Cinema’.

Broadcast globally on the eve of the tournament, the concert links the three host cities through simultaneous live performances under the theme “Three Cities. One Concert. One World United Through Football and Music.” In Mexico City, Bocelli joins Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, and Elena Rose. Toronto features AHI, Wyclef Jean, Bryan Adams, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, The Beaches, and Vegedream, while Ava Max, BIA, Davido, and Diplo’s Major Lazer headline Los Angeles.

The performance underscores Bocelli’s role as a global ambassador for Italian music at the world’s biggest sporting moments. In recent months he sang at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw and the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and most recently performed for over 300,000 fans in Mexico City’s historic Zócalo, one of the largest-attended music events of the year.

The concert lands amid a busy stretch for the tenor, who is in the middle of his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour, a sold-out run across multiple continents marking his 1997 breakthrough album ‘Romanza’. Presented by Stifel, the tour brings out famed songs like “Con Te Partirò.” Bocelli has sold nearly 90 million records, amassed over 25 billion streams, and performed for four US Presidents, four Popes, and the British Royal Family across a singular career.

It’s a fitting opening from one of the most recognizable voices on Earth.

FIFA Countdown Concert:

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Time: 6 p.m. CST

Watch live on TikTok, stream on demand via VuMe Live

Romanza 30th Anniversary US Tour Dates:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Sunday, September 13, 2026 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center

Sunday, September 20, 2026 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Monday, September 21, 2026 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Friday, December 11, 2026 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Thursday, December 17, 2026 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum

Monday, December 21, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

Southern Soul Riser Kashus Culpepper Brings A Lighter Groove To New EP ‘Act I: Summer Nights’

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Southern Soul Riser Kashus Culpepper Brings A Lighter Groove To New EP ‘Act I: Summer Nights’

A summer groove arrives just in time for the season that inspired it. Kashus Culpepper announced ‘Act I: Summer Nights’, a four-song EP out June 19 that builds on his acclaimed debut album ‘Act I’. The new collection leans into a lighter, groovier side of the Alabama artist-writer, a sonic addendum that stretches his versatility in a fresh direction. Pre-save it here.

The music emerged from an exploratory session with producer and co-writer Mike Robinson, the two finding a groove and following it. The result includes buoyant cuts like “Let Me Show You Love” and “Miss You Much Longer.” The EP keeps the instrumental backbone of its predecessor intact, including prominent pedal steel, opening with a cover of Glen Campbell’s immortalized “Southern Nights” and closing on the sultry, slower “Til The Sun Goes Down.”

Recorded in Nashville, Culpepper tapped former collaborators Oscar Charles, Luke Preston, and Grady Block, among other creatives, to bring the songs to life. His rise has been swift. In just two years he’s earned a 2026 Americana Honors & Awards Emerging Act of the Year nomination, praise from Elton John, who called him like Bill Withers making country music, and a nod from John Mayer, who called him as good as it gets.

The accolades stack high, from Shazam’s 2026 Fast Forward Class to the Opry NextStage Class of 2025, with appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Sessions, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. His sound has carried him onto the road with Leon Bridges, Sierra Ferrell, and Darius Rucker, and this year he’s playing major-market headline dates plus runs supporting Niall Horan, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Wyatt Flores.

It’s a warm, confident set from one of the most talked-about new voices in Southern music.

Track Listing:

“Southern Nights” (Allen Toussaint)

“Let Me Show You Love” (Kashus Culpepper, Todd Clark, Seth Ennis, Mike Robinson)

“Miss You Much Longer” (Kashus Culpepper, Grady Block, Mike Robinson)

“Lights Fade Interlude” (Kashus Culpepper, David Crutcher, Mike Robinson)

“Til The Sun Goes Down” (Kashus Culpepper, Nathan Bess, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston)

2026 Tour Dates:

June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 11 – Pineville, KY – Laurel Cove Music Festival

June 13 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 19 – Greenfield, MA – Green River Festival

June 20 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 23 – Syracuse, NY – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview (supporting Jelly Roll)

June 27 – Stuttgart, Germany – US Army Garrison Stuttgart

July 4 – Calgary, CAN – ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows (supporting Charley Crockett)

July 9 – Nashville, TN – GEODIS Park (supporting Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan)

July 11 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena (supporting Thomas Rhett)

July 15 – Portsmouth, NH – Prescott Park

July 16 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre (supporting Thomas Rhett)

July 17 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion (supporting Thomas Rhett)

July 18 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium (supporting Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan)

July 25 – Macon, GA – Capitol Theatre

Aug. 8 – Elkhorn, NE – The Club at Indian Creek (supporting Wyatt Flores)

Aug. 13 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (supporting Thomas Rhett)

Aug. 14 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (supporting Thomas Rhett)

Aug. 15 – Amagansett, NY – The Stephen Talkhouse

Aug. 18 – Nantucket, MA – The Chicken Box

Aug. 19 – Nantucket, MA – The Chicken Box

Sept. 10 – Denver, CO – Fiddlers Green (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 11 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 12 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 17 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 18 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 19 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 24 – Long Beach, CA – F&M Bank Amphitheater (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre (supporting Riley Green)

Sept. 26 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre (supporting Riley Green)

Oct. 3 – New York City – Radio City Music Hall (supporting Shaboozey)

Oct. 6 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Skyline Stage at The Mann (supporting Shaboozey)

Oct. 7 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live! Outdoor (supporting Shaboozey)

Oct. 9 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom (supporting Shaboozey)

Oct. 10 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory (supporting Shaboozey)

Oct. 13 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (supporting Shaboozey)

Nov. 21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company (supporting Stephen Wilson Jr.)

Dec. 2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at the Wylie (supporting Stephen Wilson Jr.)

Dec. 9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy (supporting Stephen Wilson Jr.)

Dec. 11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth (supporting Stephen Wilson Jr.)

Pop Vocal Powerhouse Sienna Spiro Takes Her “My House” Tour Across The Globe Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Visitor’

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Pop Vocal Powerhouse Sienna Spiro Takes Her “My House” Tour Across The Globe Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Visitor’

A voice that critics keep comparing to Adele is about to circle the planet. London-born singer and songwriter Sienna Spiro announced the “My House” tour, a sprawling run that spans North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe. Presales begin Tuesday, June 16 at 10am local time, with public on-sale Thursday, June 18 at 10am local. Her debut album ‘Visitor’ arrives July 3 on Capitol Records.

The 20-year-old has had a remarkable rise. All 3 of her singles so far have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, “Die On This Hill,” “The Visitor,” and “You Stole The Show,” and her music has amassed over 1.2 billion global streams. Variety dubbed her one of the greatest voices of her generation, while the Los Angeles Times called her instrument the most impressive to come out of England since Adele.

She built ‘Visitor’ across legendary rooms including Electric Lady Studios in New York, Abbey Road in London, and Valentine Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The album was executive produced by Omer Fedi, with additional work from Blake Slatkin, Yakob, Michael Pollack, and composers Larry Gold and Academy Award-winner Peter Rotter, who led a 20-piece string orchestra on “The Visitor.”

After seeing her inaugural US tour sell out within seconds last year, Spiro is using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange in North America to keep resale prices honest. She framed the run as the biggest she’s ever done, with stops in places she’s never played before, and said she can’t wait to sing the songs from ‘Visitor’ with her fans.

The momentum keeps stacking up. Spiro landed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, earned two 2026 American Music Award nominations, wrote “Material Lover” for The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack, and recently sang Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy” for the BBC’s David Attenborough special. The tour kicks off October 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and wraps the North American leg November 10 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, with a surprise return to San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, where she joined Sam Smith for a duet in March.

It’s the arrival of a fully formed talent, and one of the most exciting debut runs in recent memory.

North American Tour Dates:

Aug 01 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

Aug 02 – Newport, RI @ Newport Jazz Festival

Aug 08 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands

Sep 26 – Forest Hills, NY @ All Things Go Festival

Sep 27 – Columbia, MD @ All Things Go Festival

Oct 10 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival

Oct 13 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

Oct 16 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre

Oct 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

Oct 18 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues

Oct 21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

Oct 23 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ L’Olympia

Oct 25 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ HISTORY

Oct 27 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre

Oct 28 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

Oct 30 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre

Oct 31 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

Nov 02 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

Nov 04 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Vogue Theatre

Nov 05 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Vogue Theatre

Nov 07 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

Nov 09 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro

Nov 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

Asia / Australia / New Zealand:

Jan 04 – Tokyo, Japan @ Toyosu PIT

Jan 07 – Seoul, South Korea @ Myunghwa Live Hall

Jan 09 – Manila, Philippines @ New Frontier Theater

Jan 11 – Singapore @ Capitol Theatre

Jan 16 – Perth, WA, Australia @ Fremantle Arts Centre

Jan 19 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia @ Festival Hall

Jan 22 – Sydney, NSW, Australia @ Hordern Pavilion

Jan 25 – Brisbane, QLD, Australia @ The Fortitude Music Hall

Jan 27 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Auckland Town Hall

UK / Europe:

Feb 22 – Edinburgh, UK @ Corn Exchange

March 01 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo

March 04 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo

March 05 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo

March 14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Gashouder

March 16 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National

March 18 – Cologne, Germany @ Palladium

March 21 – Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel

March 24 – Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom

March 27 – Milan, Italy @ Fabrique

March 29 – Barcelona, Spain @ Paral·lel 62

March 30 – Madrid, Spain @ La Riviera

June 15 – Dublin, Ireland @ Fairview Park

Earth, Wind & Fire Press Their ‘Greatest Hits’ To Vinyl This Fall

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Earth, Wind & Fire Press Their ‘Greatest Hits’ To Vinyl This Fall

17 of the most recognizable songs in funk and soul are about to spin on wax again. Earth, Wind & Fire and Sony’s Legacy Recordings announced ‘Greatest Hits’, a 2 LP vinyl set arriving September 18. A limited-edition aquamarine pressing will be available exclusively through Amazon, and a digital version is out now.

The release lands during a banner month for the group. Earth, Wind & Fire is Amazon’s Artist of the Month in June, drawing dedicated in-app marketing, curated “ReDiscover” playlists, out-of-home advertising, and more across Amazon Music.

The celebration keeps rolling with a new slate of physical and digital releases on July 17. That batch includes freshly pressed editions of ‘I Am’, ‘Open Our Eyes’, and ‘That’s The Way of the World’, plus ‘The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire Remixes’, available exclusively in digital form.

The catalog push arrives alongside the HBO Original documentary ‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World)’, which opened the Tribeca Festival on June 3. Produced and directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the film digs into the group’s spiritual and musical origins and their lasting cultural impact, and it’s streaming now on HBO Max.

The band also kicks off a 26-city North American summer tour with Lionel Richie on June 24 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, hitting Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping in Austin at the Moody Center on August 14. It’s a deep, joyous celebration of one of music’s most enduring catalogs.

‘Greatest Hits’ Track Listing:

  1. “Shining Star”
  2. “That’s the Way of the World”
  3. “September”
  4. “Can’t Hide Love”
  5. “Got to Get You into My Life”
  6. “Sing a Song”
  7. “Gratitude”
  8. “Serpentine Fire”
  9. “Fantasy”
  10. “Kalimba Story”
  11. “Mighty Mighty”
  12. “Reasons”
  13. “Saturday Nite”
  14. “Let’s Groove”
  15. “Boogie Wonderland”
  16. “After the Love Has Gone”
  17. “Getaway”

Itzy Bring Their 3rd World Tour To Europe And The UK This September

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Itzy Bring Their 3rd World Tour To Europe And The UK This September

Four European cities are about to feel the full force of one of K-pop’s most explosive live acts. Itzy announced the European and UK leg of their 3rd World Tour, presented by Live Nation, bringing the group to London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt this September. The run follows their acclaimed new ‘Motto’ EP and the global launch of the tour earlier this year.

The four-night swing builds on serious momentum. Itzy capped a three-night stand at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium in February, showcasing the dynamic production and commanding stage presence that have defined their career. The current tour follows their landmark 2nd World Tour, which carried the group to arenas across 28 regions worldwide, including Australia, Mexico, England, Japan, and Canada.

The European dates support ‘Tunnel Vision’, the group’s acclaimed November mini-album that debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. The run also arrives amid continued excitement around ‘Motto’, their latest EP featuring 8 new tracks, including its infectious title track that pushes their confidence and artistry further.

Itzy keeps proving themselves true stage masters, blending chart-topping hits with fan-favorite B-sides tailored for the live stage. Presales are underway, with general sale opening Tuesday, June 16 at 4pm local time, and VIP packages on offer.

Itzy 3rd World Tour European/UK Dates:

Sept 11 – London, UK @ OVO Arena Wembley

Sept 13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live

Sept 15 – Paris, France @ Zénith Paris La Villette

Sept 17 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle

Australian Genre-Blender Billy Vincent Bares It All On New Single “The Story”

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Australian Genre-Blender Billy Vincent Bares It All On New Single “The Story”

A raspy voice and a story worth telling arrive together on Billy Vincent’s latest. The Australian singer, songwriter, and guitar talent returned with his new single “The Story” via Columbia Records. The track leans on his unmistakable vocal, raw lyricism, and guitar-forward sound, blending country, rock, and grunge into something that feels both intimate and universal.

Written by Vincent and produced by Dopamine and Andy Seltzer, “The Story” lands as momentum around the Queensland native keeps building. He first drew attention through performance clips and original music shared online, growing to more than 145k Instagram followers, 95K TikTok followers, and over 20 million views across his music content. Fans have spent months waiting on new music through teasers and acoustic sets across Australian pubs and social platforms.

The release follows his recent single “Fly Away,” which introduced many listeners to his powerful delivery and emotionally charged songwriting. Along the way, Vincent has earned praise from Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, and acclaimed songwriter and producer John Shanks.

Earlier this year he joined fellow Columbia artist Koe Wetzel for select Australian dates, carrying his growing catalog to audiences across the country. “The Story” pushes that rise further, a compelling, emotionally honest single from one of the most promising new voices coming out of the region. More new music is on the way.

Video: Anika Nilles Commands The Drum Chair Through Rush’s Entire Fifty Something Tour Opener In Los Angeles

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Video: Anika Nilles Commands The Drum Chair Through Rush’s Entire Fifty Something Tour Opener In Los Angeles

A full-show camera locked entirely on Anika Nilles now lets fans watch every move she made behind the kit on Rush’s reunion night. The video follows Nilles through the complete June 7 Kia Forum set, from the “Where’s Rush?” intro sketch and “Xanadu” through “The Spirit of Radio,” a three-part “2112” suite, “Tom Sawyer,” and the “By-Tor and the Snow Dog” encore, with full uncut audio of the entire performance. The German drummer steps into the chair once held by Neil Peart and carries the night, trading fills and locking in with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson while Loren Gold handles keys and Aimee Mann guests on “Time Stand Still.” By every account she absolutely killed it.


Father John Misty, Guster And Jerry Harrison Crown Sound Summit Atop Mount Tamalpais This September

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Father John Misty, Guster And Jerry Harrison Crown Sound Summit Atop Mount Tamalpais This September

A festival with the best views in the Bay Area returns to its mountaintop perch this fall. Sound Summit, the daylong event atop Mount Tamalpais, comes back to the historic Mountain Theater on Saturday, September 12. Cinematic folk-rock troubadour Father John Misty headlines with his full band, five years after he played the festival as an intimate acoustic set.

The lineup runs deep. Harmony-driven indie rockers Guster join the bill, alongside Talking Heads co-founder Jerry Harrison and his 50 Years of Talking Heads project, surf-noir psych-rockers La Luz, and Bay Area funk ensemble Angeline Saris & The Snack Machine. Perennial emcees Brian Murphy and Paul McCaffrey, the longtime KNBR duo Murph & Mac, return alongside KPFA’s Tim Lynch, with Andy Cabic of Vetiver spinning as all-day DJ.

The event pairs world-class music with a conservation mission. Produced annually by Roots & Branches Conservancy, Sound Summit has raised more than $300,000 over the past decade for Mount Tamalpais State Park, funding trail restoration, historic preservation, fire prevention, water conservation, and other vital park work.

Founder and producer Michael Nash calls staging the event high above the Bay a continually nourishing adventure, pointing to the spirited crowd who climb the mountain for a day unlike anything down on the ground and the camaraderie that comes with making the trip. Past Sound Summits have featured Wilco, Lord Huron, The War On Drugs, Sierra Ferrell, Bob Weir & Phil Lesh, Herbie Hancock, and many more.

It’s shaping up to be a great party with a purpose, perched 4,000 seats high above the Bay.

Lineup:

Father John Misty — full band

Guster

Jerry Harrison’s 50 Years of Talking Heads

La Luz

Angeline Saris & The Snack Machine

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Gates: 10:30am

Music: 11:30am – 7:00pm

Venue: The historic Mountain Theater, Mount Tamalpais State Park

Tickets are on sale Friday, June 12 at 10:00am PDT via SoundSummit.net

Adults: $149.50

Youth 12 and under: $74.75

Children 2 and under: Free

Reserved Mountain Parking: $75

Round-Trip Shuttle from Mill Valley: $35

Video: Imagine Dragons Tear Through Las Vegas At The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival

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Video: Imagine Dragons Tear Through Las Vegas At The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Las Vegas lit up in September 2018 when Imagine Dragons hit the stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival inside the massive T-Mobile Arena. The setlist barreled through their biggest hits, with stadium-shaking takes on “Radioactive,” “Believer,” and “Thunder,” plus the live debut of “Zero” from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet.’ Frontman Dan Reynolds commanded the room with the kind of raw energy that turned an arena full of strangers into one massive crowd.

Guitar Giant Fender Levels Up Its DAW With AI Studio Assistant And Moises Integration In Pro 8.1

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Guitar Giant Fender Levels Up Its DAW With AI Studio Assistant And Moises Integration In Pro 8.1

The company that put a guitar in everyone’s hands is sharpening its software side. Fender Studio announced Fender Studio Pro 8.1 today, the latest update to its award-winning DAW, packing in a set of co-production tools built to keep creators in the flow. The headline addition is Studio Assistant, an in-DAW, natural-language guide that delivers real-time answers, creative direction, and technical support, now in public beta for Fender Studio Pro+ users.

The update also marks an industry first with a built-in Moises Studio integration. The partnership brings vocal transformation, the ability to generate stems from existing tracks, and best-in-class stem separation directly into the DAW, with 10 stem separations, 120 stem generations, and 5 voice conversions per month at no extra cost.

A new native Vocal Tune Plug-in rounds out the marquee features, giving creators precise pitch control that runs from subtle correction to stylized tonal transformation with formant shifting. Pitch Curves on Audio Events let producers draw real-time pitch changes straight onto audio for expressive bends and clean fixes.

Under the hood, 8.1 adds scoring and articulation improvements, faster local stem separation, better Audio-to-Note conversion, a customizable browser, Dolby Atmos headphone personalization, and shared virtual instrument sets that cut setup time across sessions.

Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer of Fender Electronics, framed the company’s approach to AI around the player, saying its value lies in how it helps musicians create, learn, and express themselves rather than in the technology itself. Artist and producer Josh Cumbee echoed the point, praising anything that keeps him working inside the DAW instead of breaking focus for a browser.

The release lands as Fender celebrates 80 years of building instruments, and the Fender Studio brand continues to pair PreSonus hardware and software with Fender’s legacy in tone. It’s a serious, artist-first toolkit that keeps the focus where it belongs, on finishing the music.

Pricing:

Perpetual License: $199.99 USD

Pro+ Annual Subscription Plus Perpetual: $179.99 USD

Perpetual License Upgrade: $99.99 USD

Monthly Subscription: $19.99 USD

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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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