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The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet Unite For The Massive ā€œGenerations Tourā€ Across North America This Summer

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Three cornerstones of the British music scene join forces for the massive ā€œGenerations Tourā€ hitting North American stages this June. The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet represent a colossal shift in electronic music that continues to resonate today. This twenty-one-date trek begins June 2 at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego. The schedule includes high-profile stops at the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, and the Grand Ol Opry. Fans can secure entry during the general on-sale starting Friday, January 23 at 10am local time.

The tour celebrates forty years of innovative sound that influenced global club culture and fashion. Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond describes the opportunity to share a bill with these legendary artists as an absolute honor. This run serves as a poignant tribute to the late Dave Ball, with the band preparing to release their final album ‘Danceteria’ this summer. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision. The performances will feature a mix of classic chart-toppers and fresh studio recordings.

Alison Moyet joins the lineup following her successful 2025 world tour and the release of her recent album ‘Key’. She notes that live work remains a primal and euphoric experience that allows her to connect with herself on stage. Philip Oakey of The Human League expresses excitement about returning to the United States for the first time in over a decade. The group brings a catalog of over forty million records sold, including hits like “Don’t You Want Me” and “Human”. Their presence ensures an evening of sophisticated pop and pioneering electronic textures.

The tour concludes on July 2 at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara, Ontario. Between these bookend dates, the artists visit major markets including Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Each performer has maintained a fierce independence and commitment to musicianship since their debut in the early eighties. Various presales begin tomorrow, January 21, for those looking to purchase tickets before the weekend. This gathering represents a unique historical moment for fans of the original synth-pop movement and its enduring legacy.

Tour Dates:

Jun 2 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Jun 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Jun 5 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Jun 6 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Jun 8 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Live
Jun 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Buttle Garden Amphitheatre
Jun 12 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Jun 13 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
Jun 16 – Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
Jun 17 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
Jun 19 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Jun 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Amp Ballantyne
Jun 21 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ol Opry
Jun 23 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
Jun 24 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Detroit
Jun 26 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Jun 27 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
Jun 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
Jun 30 – Vienna, VA – Filene Center
Jul 1 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield
Jul 2 – Niagara, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort

Pitchfork Launches New Subscription Model For Reader Engagement And Digital Archiving

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The digital landscape of music criticism shifts today as the venerable Pitchfork platform introduces a new subscription tier for its global audience. This evolution marks thirty years of daily album reviews and detailed scoring for the publication. For a monthly fee of five dollars, readers can now contribute their own scores to the site for the first time. This initiative transforms the traditional authoritative review into a two-way conversation between professional critics and the listening public. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision.

Subscribers gain the ability to comment on specific reviews and participate in moderated community discussions. When five or more readers submit a rating for a specific project, an aggregate score appears alongside the official Pitchfork number. This feature highlights the inherent social nature of music discovery and opinion. The new model also unlocks the complete digital vault of the site which houses over 30,000 historical reviews. This archive represents one of the most comprehensive collections of music journalism currently available on the internet.

While the new paywall restricts unlimited access to reviews, several sections of the site remain free for casual browsing. The news department, long-form features, and regular columns continue to operate without a subscription requirement. Occasional visitors can also access four full reviews per month before encountering the membership prompt. These changes focus on funding the ongoing dedication to professional music criticism in a volatile media market. The site aims to foster a generative environment where discourse thrives beyond simple social media interactions.

Founder Ryan Schreiber initially launched the project as a grassroots effort before it grew into an industry powerhouse. This latest update emphasizes that criticism should act as a springboard for deeper connections to the art form. Investment from the community helps ensure the publication reaches its next thirty-year milestone. Editors will oversee all community guidelines to maintain a respectful and productive dialogue within the new comments sections. This shift signifies a commitment to the loyal following that has supported the site since its early days on the web.

Songwriting Legend Bill Callahan Returns With Intricate New Living Room Style Album ‘My Days Of 58’

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Renowned songwriter Bill Callahan announces the release of his latest studio album ‘My Days of 58’ on February 27 via Drag City. To celebrate the news, Callahan has shared the third and final single “Stepping Out for Air” today. This new collection of twelve tunes explores uncanny depths of expression while maintaining the living energies of a live performance. The record features the core group of musicians from his recent tours including guitarist Matt Kinsey, saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, and drummer Jim White. This lineup previously demonstrated a powerful synergy on the 2024 live release Resuscitate!.

The recording process for this project relied heavily on spontaneity and the human element of making music. Callahan recorded the basic tracks for most songs as a duo with Jim White before layering additional arrangements. “Improv/unpredictability/the unknown is the thing that keeps me motivated to keep making music,” Callahan explains regarding his studio philosophy. He describes the final result as a living room record that prioritizes a relaxed and intimate attitude. Listeners describe the new material as a breathtaking celebration of cultural resonance and rhythmic precision.

Callahan expanded the sonic palette of the album by collaborating with several guest musicians including fiddle player Richard Bowden and pianist Pat Thrasher. Photographer and pedal steel player Bill McCullough contributed both musical textures and the front and back cover photography. Callahan notes that McCullough approaches the steel guitar with the same eye for foreground and background as his photographic work. “Hobo stew is always the idea, throwing together who I have at hand instead of following a recipe,” says Callahan. This approach ensures each track captures a unique and unrepeatable moment in time.

The album arrives on multiple formats including a double LP, CD, and cassette. It serves as a sharp piece of slice-of-life portraiture that cuts deeper than his previous efforts. Every session began with a goal of finding something human within the mistakes and using them as springboards for creativity. The band practiced with a focus on listening to one another to allow for charts and spontaneity to coexist. Fans can now listen to “Stepping Out for Air” as a final preview before the full twelve-song journey becomes available next month.

Tori Amos Announces New Album ‘In Times Of Dragons’ And Massive Tour

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 A pioneer across platforms, Tori Amos is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, pianist and composer who is nominated for a GRAMMY for the soundtrack to her 2025 New York Times bestselling children’s book Tori and the Muses. Today, Tori has announced the May 1st release date and unveiled the artwork for her 18th studio album In Times of Dragons. Revered for building a multifaceted and unifying career of work defined by fearless activism and otherworldly musicianship, the new collection continues this storytelling tradition through a dynamic cast of characters. It is a powerful journey of resilience and awakening where the pursuit of freedom meets forces that seek to control and silence.

Tori shares, “In Times of Dragons is a metaphorical story about the fight for Democracy over Tyranny, reflecting the current abhorrent non accidental burning down of democracy in real time by the ā€˜Dictator believing Lizard Demons’ in their usurpation of America.ā€

The album release will be supported by Amos’ largest European tour for a decade, spanning 17 countries across April and May 2026. The live shows will see Amos joined once again by longtime collaborators Jon Evans (MD and bass) and Ash Soan (drums), alongside the addition of three backing singers – Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavinka and Hadley Kennary – performing songs from In Times of Dragons alongside highlights from across her illustrious 35-year career, which has seen eight Grammy nominations and over 12 million global album sales.

The captivating In Times of Dragons album cover artwork is also revealed today, intricately created using a unique vintage process. Photographer Kasia Wozniak worked with direct paper positives using the RA-4 process, shooting everything on a large-format camera. Says Woniak of the full artwork “Each photograph was slowly composed, photographed, and processed. It felt magical to weave Tori’s work and vision with my own. We moved from photograph to photograph with an intuitive rhythm, aligned in every shot. The process became a kind of ritual”. Speaking on the process of creating the album artwork Tori continues, “To work with Kasia and Stylist Karen Binns to bring the story and characters to life was a truly moving experience. Seeing our collaborations come to life, with them and the whole team will live with me forever”.

With In Times of Dragons, Tori once again brings together the political and the personal in a work which resonates with the urgency of modern times.

UK & EU TOUR 2026

4/8: Sheffield, UK @ City Hall
4/10: Birmingham, UK @ Symphony Hall
4/11: Bristol, UK @ Beacon
4/13: Manchester, UK @ Apollo
4/15: Glasgow, UK @ Royal Concert Hall
4/16: Newcastle, UK @ City Hall
4/18: Belfast, UK @ Waterfront Hall
4/19: Dublin, IR @ Bord Gais
4/21: London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall
4/24: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Carre Theatre
4/25: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Carre Theatre
4/27: Brussels, Belgium @ Cirque Royale
4/28: Paris, FR @ Olympia
4/30: Düsseldorf, Germany @ Mitsubishi Electric Hall

5/1: Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle
5/3: Budapest, Hungary @ Erkel Theatre
5/5: Milan, Italy @ Teatro Arcimboldi
5/6: Zurich, Switzerland @ Theater 11
5/8: Freiburg, Germany @ Konserthaus
5/10: Munich, Germany @ Circus Krone
5/12: Warsaw, Germany @ Torwar
5/14: Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
5/16: Hamburg, Germany @ Laeiszhalle
5/17: Bremen, Germany @ Metropol
5/19: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falkoner
5/21: Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus
5/23: Oslo, Norway @ Concert House
5/25: Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia Hall
5/27: Tallinn, Estonia @ Alexela Concert
5/28: Riga, Latvia @ Xiaomi Arena
5/20: Vilnius, Lithuania @ Compensa Hall

US TOUR 2026

7/7: West Palm Beach, FL @ Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
7/9: Orlando, FL @ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Walt Disney Theatre
7/10: Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
7/12: New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theatre
7/14: Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
7/15: Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center – Winspear Opera House
7/17: Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
7/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Woodruff Arts Center – Atlanta Symphony Hall
7/20: Durham, NC @ DPAC
7/22: Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – Filene Center
7/24: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
7/25: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
7/27: Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theatre
7/29: Portland, ME @ Merrill Auditorium
7/31: Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion

8/1: Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
8/3: Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
8/4: Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Mainstage Theater
8/7: Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
8/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
8/10: Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace Theater
8/11: Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
8/14: Chicago, IL @ Roosevelt University – Auditorium Theatre
8/15: Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
8/17: Saint Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
8/18: Omaha, NE @ Orpheum Theater
8/20: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/22: Albuquerque, NM @ University of New Mexico – Popejoy Hall
8/23: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
8/25: Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
8/26: San Diego, CA @ San Diego Civic Theatre
8/28: Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
8/29: Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre
8/31: Sacramento, CA @ Sacramento Convention Center Complex – SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
9/2: Seattle, WA @ TBA

Electronic Titan Illenium Joins Forces With Bastille And Dabin For Anthem “Feel Alive”

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GRAMMY-nominated electronic artist ILLENIUM has unveiled ā€œFeel Alive,ā€ his latest track with GRAMMY-nominated alt-pop band Bastille and Canadian electronic artist Dabin out via Republic Records. Get it HERE. ā€œFeel Aliveā€ is the final release from ILLENIUM’s highly anticipated album ODYSSEY, out February 6th. In addition to the single, today ILLENIUM has also revealed the tracklist for the album which includes standout features from Ellie Goulding to Kid Cudi, Zeds Dead and more.  The release comes on the heels of ILLENIUM’s iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination for Best Dance Song of the Year for ā€œIn My Armsā€ with HAYLA.

ā€œFeel Aliveā€ is a soaring, emotionally charged collaboration that brings together ILLENIUM, Bastille, and Dabin at the intersection of melodic bass and alternative pop. Anchored by shimmering guitar lines and expansive, cinematic production, the track slowly builds before erupting into a euphoric release designed for both festival stages and late-night drives. Bastille frontman Dan Smith’s unmistakable vocals deliver a sense of urgency and cut through the warmth of the track as ILLENIUM and Dabin layer pulsing synths and dynamic drops that amplify the song’s emotional core. The result is a powerful anthem about connection, release, and the moments that make you feel fully alive.

Last month, ILLENIUM released ā€œWar,ā€ a high-impact track featuring rising alternative singer-songwriter LĆø Spirit (listen HERE), and announced the stacked special guest lineup for his ILLENIUM Presents ODYSSEY shows at Sphere in Las Vegas this March and April, including Alok, Dab The Sky, Wooli, Levity, Audien, Ray Volpe, SLANDER, DJ Diesel and Tape B.

The momentum sets the stage for what will be one of the biggest years in ILLENIUM’s career. Up next, ILLENIUM will release his highly anticipated album ODYSSEY on February 6, 2026, a body of work that ushers in a new era of emotional storytelling, maximalist production, and expansive sonic world-building. To celebrate the release, ILLENIUM will be performing an album release show in San Francisco at Pier 80 Warehouse on Thursday, February 5th, the day before the album is out. Tickets go on sale at 12pm PT today. Get them HERE. Following the album release party, ILLENIUM will have a nine-night run of ODYSSEY shows at Sphere March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14 and April 2, 3 & 4. These shows mark the only opportunity for fans to experience ODYSSEY live.

Serving as his artistic canvas, Sphere’s immersive technologies – including the world’s highest-resolution LED display that wraps up, over and around the audience and the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound – form the jewelbox for the multi-sensory experience of ODYSSEY, ILLENIUM’s most ambitious project to date. The run will feature a different special guest each night including Alok, Dab The Sky (the collaboration between Dabin & Said The Sky), Wooli, Levity, Audien, Ray Volpe, SLANDER, DJ Diesel and Tape B. All ticketing information can be found at https://illenium.com.

ILLENIUM continues to be one of the most influential forces in modern electronic music, with over 10 billion global streams, a GRAMMY nomination for Fallen Embers, and a catalog that includes the platinum-certified ā€œTakeawayā€ with The Chainsmokers & Lennon Stella, ā€œGood Things Fall Apartā€ with Jon Bellion, ā€œCrawl Outta Love,ā€ ā€œHearts on Fire,ā€ and ā€œNightlight.ā€ Across his four studio albums, from Ashes to Awake to Ascend to ILLENIUM, he has shaped a generation of melodic bass and crossover electronic records while headlining iconic stages including Coachella, Lollapalooza, EDC, Ultra, and Madison Square Garden.

ODYSSEY Tracklist
1. Odyssey
2. Into the Dark – Mako
3. Forever – Tom Grennan & Alna
4. With Your Love – Ryan Tedder
5. Feels Like You – Elley DuhĆ©
6. In My Arms – HAYLA
7. Don’t Want Your Love – Ellie Goulding
8. Slave to the Rithm – Bring Me The Horizon
9. War – LƘ Spirit
10. I’ll Come Runnin’ – Zeds Dead & Mako
11. Take Me Back – Dean Lewis
12. Love Is a Chemical – Lauren Alaina
13. Feel Alive – Bastille & Dabin
14. Monster – Emmy
15. Refuge – Norma Jean Martine
16. Not Ordinary – Kid Cudi
17. Paris
18. To the Moon – Alok
19. Ur Alive – WYLDE

TOUR DATES
Saturday, 12/27/2025: Philadelphia, PA – HIJINX
Sunday, 12/28/2025: Miami, FL – E11even
Tuesday, 12/30/2025: Dallas, TX – Lights All Night
Wednesday, 12/31/2025: Denver, CO – Decadence

ILLENIUM Presents ODYSSEY:
Thursday, 3/5/2026: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Alok
Friday, 3/6/2026: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Dab The Sky
Saturday, 3/6/2026: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Wooli
Thursday, 3/12/2026: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Levity
Friday, 3/13/2026: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Audien
Saturday, 3/14/26: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Ray Volpe
Thursday, 4/2/26: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with SLANDER
Friday, 4/3/26: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with DJ Diesel
Friday, 4/4/26: Las Vegas, NV – Sphere – with Tape B

ILLENIUM isn’t just a GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum artist, producer, and songwriter; he’s the architect of a living, breathing, and ever-expanding world. Based in Denver, ILLENIUM initially introduced himself back in 2013. Fueled by a boundary-breaking sound, he has notched three consecutive #1 debuts on theĀ BillboardĀ Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, beginning with the Gold-certifiedĀ AscendĀ [2019],Ā Fallen EmbersĀ [2021], andĀ Il[2023]. Along the way, he delivered a string of smashes, including the 2x-Platinum ā€œGood Things Fall Apartā€ [feat. Jon Bellion], Platinum ā€œFeel Goodā€ [feat. Daya] with Gryffin and ā€œTakeawayā€ with The Chainsmokers, Gold-certified ā€œIn Your Armsā€ with X Ambassadors and ā€œCrashingā€ [feat Bahari].Ā Fallen EmbersĀ received a GRAMMY nomination in the category ofĀ ā€œBest Dance/Electronic Music Albumā€Ā and took homeĀ ā€œTop Dance/Electronic Music Albumā€Ā at theĀ Billboard Music Awards. He’s established himself as a chameleonic presence collaborating with musicians across genres including Teddy Swims, JVKE, iann dior, Spiritbox, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker, and Avril Lavigne.Ā  Beyond igniting the stage at festivals such asĀ CoachellaĀ andĀ Lollapalooza, he entered the history books with hisĀ ā€œTrilogyā€Ā stadium concert series. In 2021, he becameĀ ā€œthe first electronic dance music artist to headline a football stadiumā€Ā when he took over Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Two years later, he ledĀ ā€œthe largest non-festival dance music concert in North America everā€Ā at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Finally, 2024 saw him pack two nights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Joining forces with Republic Records, he welcomes all into the embrace of this world via a flurry of new music with more to come.

Over the course of more than a decade together, Bastille’s distinctive sound and cinematic songwriting have connected with audiences across the globe like few other British bands in recent memory. Their chart-topping, twice No.1 debut albumĀ Bad Blood—featuring the era-defining hit ā€œPompeiiā€ā€”was the biggest-selling digital album of 2013 and made Bastille the year’s biggest global breakthrough act. With over a billion Spotify streams, the band won the British Breakthrough Act award at the 2014 BRITs and received two Grammy nominations.Ā Bad BloodĀ has since gone triple platinum and sold over one million copies in the UK alone. Further No.1 albums followed withĀ Wild WorldĀ (2016) andĀ Give Me The FutureĀ (2022), alongsideĀ Doom DaysĀ (No.4, 2019) and the acclaimed documentaryĀ Bastille Re-Orchestrated. Their 2018 ā€œHappierā€ collaboration with Marshmello has been streamed over 7 billion times. In 2023, the band celebrated the 10-year anniversary ofĀ Bad BloodĀ with the release ofĀ Bad Blood XĀ and a sold-out international run of shows and festivals. That same year, they collaborated with multiple Academy Award and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer onĀ Pompeii MMXXIII, a powerful rework of their breakthrough hit that closed BBC’sĀ Planet Earth III. Following a two-year hiatus from performing live, Bastille returned to the stage in November 2025 for their ā€œFrom All Sidesā€ tour performing sold out arena shows in nine cities across the UK. Alongside celebrating the band’s career to date, the expansive set carried a forward-looking energy bringing together over a decade of the band’s music with a clear sense of evolution, seamlessly threading in the sounds and ideas shaping their next chapter. The tour culminated with the release of the band’s first original new music in 3 years, a new single entitled, ā€œSAVE MY SOULā€. With over 13 million records sold, three UK No.1 albums, six UK Top 40 singles and more than two billion video views, Bastille remain one of the world’s most streamed acts, and one of the most influential British bands of a generation.
Dabin is a JUNO nominated music producer/instrumentalist from Toronto. Having spent his teens learning to play the piano, drums and guitar, Dabin started producing electronic music in 2011. He quickly attracted the attention of Kannibalen Records and released his first tracks on the ever growing independent label only a year later. Now Dabin has increased his exposure by supplementing releases with Mr. Suicide Sheep’s Vancouver label, Seeking Blue.

Dabin has gained hundreds of millions of plays while refining his musical style into what it is today. His ā€œWild Youthā€ LP has seen Dabin solidify his signature sound which blends acoustic elements with electronic ones through a dance-pop lense, while his ā€œBetween Brokenā€ LP further evolved his creative output. His latest album Aura Park saw an even bigger expansion of his crossover style and included major collaborations with the likes of Skylar Grey, Stephanie Poetri and LĆø Spirit.

His high level of musicality has caught the ears of collaborators including Seven Lions, SLANDER, Said the Sky and Black Tiger Sex Machine, as well as Illenium who Dabin has collaborated with for ā€œHearts On Fireā€ and numerous tours together as a live band.

Dabin has formed his own Sanctuary Live Band alongside members including Grabbitz that debuted in 2023. Dabin has also continued his unique live solo show at venues and festivals across the globe, including his very own festival, Stay In Bloom, which sold out its first two years at Stanford, and expanded to New York City in 2025.

Noah Kahan Ends The Long Wait By Dropping Fan Favorite Single “The Great Divide” This Month

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 Today, 2x GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Noah Kahan announces the long-awaited release of his brand new single, ā€œThe Great Divide,ā€ arriving January 30th on Mercury Records. 

Kahan first debuted ā€œThe Great Divideā€ live during his critically acclaimed We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour in 2024, and fans have been clamoring for its official release ever since. ā€œThe Great Divideā€ marks the highly-anticipated next chapter in Kahan’s evolving body of work and serves as his first new release following his 2x Platinum, 2022 breakthrough album, Stick Season, and its globally renowned 4x Platinum hit ā€œStick Seasonā€.

HEADLINE: Fallsview Casino Sets Summer Heat With Benny Sings And The ā€œGenerations Tour 2026ā€ Featuring The Human League

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From signature pop music sounds to romantic ballads to 80s hits and comedy gold, Fallsview Casino continues to add to its lineup of star-studded performances.  Starting with Benny Sings on June 6, multi-talented pop hitmaker. Next, Air Supply sets the stage June 26 and June 27 with their timeless music, then synth-pop sounds of the 80s return with The Human League with Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison Moyet: Generations Tour 2026 on July 2.  Shortly after on July 9, Seth Meyers: Live – one of the best in comedy and satire arrives! Tickets go on sale for all performances on Friday, January 23 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

ā€œThe entertainment line-up is absolutely incredible from the sway of Benny Sings to the harmonies of Air Supply. Then with the music of the 80s with The Human League to one of the most hilarious comedians with Seth Meyers – we have you covered for some of the best in entertainment this summer!ā€ says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing & Resort Operations, Niagara Casinos.

On June 6, enjoy the music and groove of Benny Sings arriving at the Avalon Theatre, a prolific songwriter, multi-platinum awarded producer and artist from Amsterdam. Benny has made his name over a two-decade career as a singer, songwriter and producer, and has honed a signature sound while creating a colorful catalog of essential pop gems that have led to a loyal global following. Sings has been involved in various other creative projects including the animated Netflix series Carol & Tuesday. He also made his return with Beat Tape III in September 2025, the project marked his first release since his 2023 album Young Hearts.  Hits include ā€œThe Only One,ā€ ā€œThe World,ā€ ā€œYoung Hearts,ā€ and many more.

On June 26 and June 27 fans can experience the music and harmony of  Air Supply at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, who are well-known worldwide for their beautifully intimate and romantic 80s hits, as they celebrate more than 50 years of timeless music. Known for chart-topping classics like ā€œLost in Love,ā€ ā€œAll Out of Love,ā€ and ā€œMaking Love Out of Nothing at All,ā€. Graham and Russell express nothing but gratitude for their good fortune and the enduring support of their fans around the world. Graham says, ā€œI’m grateful that I’ve had an incredible life so far and find it very fulfilling that our songs mean so much to people everywhere we travel. It’s also been wonderful to work with and meet so many great people and to have had such a long friendship with Russell that is the envy of so many!ā€ Russell adds, ā€œWe are so grateful to have a legacy that we can be proud of and that our music has meant so much to so many for this long.ā€

On July 2, the quintessential sounds of the 80s arrive at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino with The Human League – pioneers of British synth-pop and one of the most influential electronic bands of all time. Formed in the early 1980s began with lead vocalist Philip Oakey who recruited new members Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley, whom he met over their love of dancing in Sheffield, England.  The group would help define the sound and style of the 80s, blending futuristic synthesizers with unforgettable pop melodies. Rising to global fame with their multi-platinum album Dare, The Human League delivered iconic hits including ā€œDon’t You Want Me,ā€ ā€œHumanā€ and ā€œFascinationā€.   Joining as special guests are Soft Cell known for hits such as ā€œTainted Loveā€ & Alison Moyet known for hits such as ā€œIs This Love?ā€.

Enjoy the hilarity of Seth Meyers on July 9 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Emmy Award-winning writer and host of NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. Meyers began with Saturday Night Live and served as head writer for nine seasons and Weekend Update anchor for eight. He has released two critically acclaimed stand-up specials to date, Lobby Baby (Netflix) and Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking (HBO/Max.) In all, Meyers has garnered 33 Emmy nominations for his work in television. In addition to his onscreen success, Meyers is a New York Times bestselling author, having published his first picture book, I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared. He currently co-hosts two podcasts, Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers, alongside his brother Josh Meyers, and The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, with Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. With career spanning stand-up, television, and live performances, Seth Meyers remains one of the most entertaining voices in comedy.

Show dates & performances
Benny Sings

Dates: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: Avalon Theatre

Air Supply

Dates: June 26 and June 27, 2026
Showtimes: June 26: 9:00pm; June 27: 9:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

The Human League with Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison Moyet: Generations Tour 2026
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Showtime: 7:30pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Seth Meyers: Live
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, January 23 at 10:00am.

Production Underway on Season 2 of Acclaimed Arctic Comedy North of North for APTN, CBC and Netflix

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APTN, CBC and Netflix,with production partners Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment, today announced that production is underway on the second season of the Arctic-set comedy North of North (8×30). Created and executive produced by Stacey Aglok MacDonald (Qanurli, The Grizzlies) and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (Angry Inuk, The Grizzlies) of Red Marrow Media and executive produced by Miranda de Pencier of Northwood Entertainment (Anne with an E, Beginners, The Grizzlies), the highly anticipated new season will premiere on APTNCBC and Netflix later in 2026. Audiences in Canada can stream season one of North of North on APTN+CBC Gem and Netflix.

Season two will continue to follow Siaja, a young Inuk mother who attempts to build a new life in her tiny Arctic community of Ice Cove. Anna Lambe will reprise her starring role as Siaja, alongside Maika HarperBraeden ClarkeJay RyanMary Lynn RajskubZorga QaunaqBailey PochingNutaaq Doreen Simmonds and Keira Cooper

The second season is currently filming in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Toronto, with production continuing through April.

North of NorthĀ instantly captivated audiences and critics worldwide when it first premiered in Canada on APTN and CBC in January 2025 and then globally on Netflix in April 2025. Since its debut, the series has achieved a 100% Fresh rating onĀ Rotten Tomatoes. The breakout comedy took home five awards at the 2025 Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) Awards, including Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for Danis Goulet and Comedy Series Crew of the Year.Ā North of NorthĀ is also nominated for the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards’ Best New Series, along with Best Performance in a New Series for Anna Lambe.North of NorthĀ became the most-watched new series on CBC Gem since the launch of the streaming platform.* Additionally, the comedy was one of the most-watched programs on CBC among the A25-54 demographic. On APTN,Ā North of NorthĀ was among the top-performing new scripted shows during the Winter 2025 season and the top new program on APTN lumi (now APTN+). Globally,Ā North of NorthĀ debuted at No. 9 on Netflix’s global top 10 for English-language series the week of its release on the service in April. The series also broke into Netflix’s top 10 in 33 individual countries with nearly 9 million views between April and June 2025.

Lorna Shore Adds 2026 North American Tour Dates, Kicking Off April 17 With Support From Paleface Swiss & Signs Of The Swarm

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After dominating 2025 with their explosive new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me (named one of the best of the year by Kerrang, Metal Hammer and Loudwire), Lorna Shore is ready to do it all over again in 2026 with a massive global tour that kicks off January 23 in Germany and heads into the spring with newly announced dates just added for North America.

Lorna Shore will be joined by Paleface Swiss and Signs Of The Swarm for the North American run, which begins April 17 in Buffalo, NY and runs through May 22 in Montclair, NJ, alongside festival appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. See the full tour dates below.

Tickets for the North American dates will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, January 20 at 9AM ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, January 23 at 9AM local time at LiveNation.com. For more info and tickets you can also visit lornashoreband.com.

Alongside today’s tour announcement, Lorna Shore also releases the latest taste of their critically acclaimed new album with the single and video for ā€œIn Darkness.ā€

Says frontman Will Ramos of the song, ā€œā€™In Darkness’ is about growing up feeling distant from everyone, a song about anxiety and being an outcast (as many of us metal fans grow from). It’s a song about embracing that outlandish and ostracized feeling. Knowing that we have grown in the shadows, the darkness of the world, but accepting that through that darkness we have become.ā€

I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, out now via Century Media Records, is Lorna Shore’s fifth album and the first in three years since 2022’s Pain Remains and continues the band’s reputation as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

The quintet, also including lead guitarist Adam De Micco, drummer Austin Archey, rhythm guitarist Andrew O’Connor and bassist Michael Yager, have hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me is now available in multiple formats including digital, CD and limited-edition vinyl variants. Fans can stream the album HERE and find their preferred physical and digital retailer HERE. Fans can also shop a merch collection, available HERE.

LORNA SHORE 2026 GLOBAL TOUR

European Dates with Whitechapel, Shadow Of Intent, Humanity’s Last Breath

01/23 Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle

01/24 Leipzig, Germany @ Haus Auensee

01/25 Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Universum

01/27 Warsaw, Poland @ COS Torwar

01/29 Budapest, Hungary @ Arena

01/30 Wiener Neustadt, Austria @ Arena Nova

01/31 Munich, Germany @ Zenith

02/01 Padova, Italy @ Kioene Arena

02/03 Zürich, Switzerland @ Samsung Hall

02/04 Lyon, France @ Halle Tony Garnier

02/05 Paris, France @ Zenith

02/06 Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National

02/08 London, UK @ Alexandra Palace

02/09 Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 1

02/10 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

02/12 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live

02/13 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle

02/14 Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena

02/15 Copenhagen, Denmark @ K.B. Hallen

02/17 Gothenburg, Sweden @ Partille Arena

02/18 Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene

02/19 Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet Ice Hall

02/21 Helsinki, Finland @ Ice Hall

02/22 Turku, Finland @ Logomo

North American Dates with Paleface Swiss & Signs Of The Swarm

4/17 Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks

4/18 Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe

4/19 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

4/20 Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse

4/22 Bozeman, MT @ The ELM

4/24 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Convention Centre

4/25 Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre

4/27 Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

4/29 Green Bay, WI  @ EPIC Event Center

5/1 Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall

5/2 East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt

5/3 Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion

5/4 Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre

5/6 Memphis, TN @ Graceland Soundstage

5/7 Dothan, AL @ The Plant

5/8 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*

5/9 Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company

5/11 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

5/12 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues

5/14 Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

5/15 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*

5/16 Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center

5/18 Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome

5/20 Syracuse, NY @ Sharkey’s Event Center

5/21 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

5/22 Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater

*Festival Dates

A$AP Rocky Announces Don’t Be Dumb World Tour

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Today, multi-hyphenate artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon A$AP Rocky announces his 2026 tour, Don’t Be Dumb World Tour. The 42-date tour, promoted by Live Nation, will be fans first chance to hear DON’T BE DUMB live, Rocky’s first full-length release in eight years — listen HERE.

Don’t Be Dumb World Tour kicks off in North America on May 27th at United Center in Chicago, and hits major cities including Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, and Houston’s Toyota Center, before wrapping up on July 11th at Prudential Center in New Jersey. The tour then arrives in Europe and the UK from August through September, kicking off in Brussels, Belgium at ING Arena on August 25th. Stops include London, Milan, Germany, Sweden, and more, before wrapping in Paris, France at Accor Arena on September 30th.

The global general on sale will go live on 1/27 at 9:00 AM local time at ASAPROCKY.COM.

ARTIST PRESALE TICKETS: To participate in A$AP Rocky’s Artist Presale in North America on Friday, January 23rd at 10:00AM local time, you must sign up at livemu.sc/asaprocky by Wednesday, January 21st at 10:00PM ET. Artist Presales for this tour are hosted by multiple ticketing sites but anyone who signs up can join the sale. For Artist Presales on Ticketmaster, no code is needed – access is tied to your account. Artist Presales hosted on other sites may require a code for access. The EU/UK Artist Presale begins Wednesday, January 21 at 9:00AM local time (PW: DONTBEDUMB).

CASH APP VISA CARD PRESALE TICKETS: Cash App Card customers will receive the first chance to purchase tickets to the Don’t Be Dumb Tour with an exclusive presale for U.S. dates only:

  • Beginning Wednesday, January 21st at 10:00 AM local time, Cash App Card cardholders can unlock access to the exclusive premium tickets by using the first 9 digits of their Cash App Card to access the presale and then completing the purchase using their Cash App Card. For more information on the Cash App Card presale, please visitĀ https://cash.app/card/presales
  • In addition to the Cash App Card Presale, fans who purchase tour merchandise using their Cash App Card will receive a free commemorative Don’t Be Dumb album vinyl featuring an exclusive, limited edition design (while supplies last)
  • Fans can now customize their Cash App Card with exclusive stamps designed by A$AP Rocky to create a unique card design just in time for the concert.

VIP Packages: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to a behind the scenes tour, exclusive access to a private pre-show VIP Club Lounge, limited-edition VIP gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com  in North America and vipnation.eu in Europe and the UK.

The announcement comes on the heels of Rocky’s fourth studio album, DON’T BE DUMB, released last Friday. As Rocky’s first album in nearly 8 years, DON’T BE DUMB ā€œnot only rewards patience but adds new wrinkles to the rapper’s approach — an evolved relationship with melody and a wiser lyrical slant,ā€ says Billboard.

An unprecedented hype led up to DON’T BE DUMB’s release, surpassing 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, making it hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform. This hype was built through a massive past year for Rocky, in which he starred in two A24-produced feature films — Highest 2 Lowest directed by Spike Lee, and the Golden-Globe-winning If I Had Legs I’d Kick You directed by Mary Bronstein. Rocky also served as co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala, was announced as the creative director for Ray-Ban, and was appointed as Chanel’s new house ambassador.

DON’T BE DUMB WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES:

Wed May 27     Chicago, IL                                United Center

Fri May 29        Cleveland, OH                           Rocket Arena

Sun May 31      Toronto, ON                             Scotiabank Arena

Mon Jun 01       Montreal, QC                            Bell Centre

Tue Jun 02        Boston, MA                               TD Garden

Thu Jun 04        Philadelphia, PA                      Xfinity Mobile Arena

Sun Jun 07        New York, NY                            The Governors Ball*

Mon Jun 08       Baltimore, MD                          CFG Bank Arena

Thu Jun 11        Atlanta, GA                               State Farm Arena

Fri Jun 12          Charlotte, NC                            Spectrum Center

Sun Jun 14        Orlando, FL                               Kia Center

Mon Jun 15       Miami, FL                                 Kaseya Center

Thu Jun 18        Dallas, TX                                  American Airlines Center

Fri Jun 19          Austin, TX                                 Moody Center

Sat Jun 20         Houston, TX                              Toyota Center

Tue Jun 23        Phoenix, AZ                              Mortgage Matchup Center

Thu Jun 25        San Francisco, CA                      Chase Center

Fri Jun 26          Las Vegas, NV                           MGM Grand Garden Arena

Sat Jun 27         Los Angeles, CA                         Kia Forum

Tue Jun 30        Seattle, WA                              Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Jul 01        Vancouver, BC                          Rogers Arena

Fri Jul 03           Edmonton, AB                           Rogers Place

Sat Jul 04          Calgary, AB                               Scotiabank Saddledome

Wed Jul 08        Detroit, MI                                Little Caesars Arena

Sat Jul 11          Newark, NJ                               Prudential Center

Tue Aug 25       Brussels, Belgium                      ING Arena

Thu Aug 27       Amsterdam, Netherlands        Ziggo Dome

Sun Aug 30       London, UK                               O2 Arena

Wed Sep 02      Dublin, Ireland                          3Arena

Fri Sep 04         Glasgow, UK                              OVO Hydro

Sat Sep 05         Manchester, UK                        Co-op Live

Tue Sep 08        Cologne, Germany                     Lanxess Arena

Thu Sep 10        Milan, Italy                               I-DAYS*

Fri Sep 11         Munich, Germany                     Olympiahalle

Sun Sep 13        Lodz, Poland                             Atlas Arena

Wed Sep 16      Hamburg, Germany                   Barclays Arena

Fri Sep 18         Copenhagen, Denmark              Royal Arena

Sun Sep 20        Oslo, Norway                            Unity Arena

Mon Sep 21      Stockholm, Sweden                   Avicii Arena

Thu Sep 24        Riga, Latvia                               Xiaomi Arena

Fri Sep 25         Kaunas, Lithuania                      Zalgiris Arena

Mon Sep 28      Berlin, Germany                        Uber Arena

Wed Sep 30      Paris, France                             Accor Arena

*Festival Performance