While her “Ego Death at the Bachelorette Party” theater tour is still running across North America and Europe, Hayley Williams has already announced her next move. “The Hayley Williams Show” comes to the Hollywood Bowl on October 5, spanning material across all three of her solo albums alongside some unspecified surprises. Presale registration is open now through April 30 at hayleywilliams.club.os.fan/hollywood-bowl, with the presale window running May 4 through May 5. The show uses Face Value Exchange with ticket transfers disabled.
Karol G Adds New Dates to the ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ After Overwhelming Presale Demand
The demand for Karol G’s ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ came in hard, and the Colombian superstar responded accordingly. Due to overwhelming presale activity, the Grammy Award-winning Latin titan has added second and third nights across multiple markets in the U.S. and Spain. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood now hosts three consecutive nights August 14 through 16, joining a growing list of venues requiring additional dates including Soldier Field in Chicago, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and three Spanish stadium shows in Barcelona, Sevilla, and Madrid.
The tour is a genuinely global undertaking. The ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ moves through the U.S. and Canada through October, then into Mexico, Central and South America through February 2027, before swinging through Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and Italy through July 2027. It’s the kind of routing that only a handful of artists in the world can pull off, and Karol G is firmly in that company.
The scale makes sense given the precedent. Her previous ‘Mañana Será Bonito Tour,’ which ran from August 2023 through July 2024, grossed over $304 million across 62 shows and 2.2 million tickets, a run that established her as one of the most powerful stadium draws on the planet. Days after headlining both weekends at Coachella, she announced this tour, and the presale response made clear that appetite for her live show has only grown.
Presales are live now in select markets, with general on-sale dates varying by market. Follow @karolg on social media for updates and visit karolgmusic.com for tickets.
“Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” Dates:
July 24, Chicago, IL, Soldier Field
July 25, Chicago, IL, Soldier Field (NEW DATE)
July 29, Toronto, ON, Rogers Stadium
August 2, Washington, D.C., Northwest Stadium
August 7, Las Vegas, NV, Allegiant Stadium
August 14, Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium
August 15, Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium (NEW DATE)
August 16, Inglewood, CA, SoFi Stadium (NEW DATE)
August 21, Santa Clara, CA, Levi’s Stadium
August 22, Santa Clara, CA, Levi’s Stadium (NEW DATE)
August 26, Seattle, WA, Lumen Field
August 29, Phoenix, AZ, State Farm Stadium
September 2, San Antonio, TX, Alamodome
September 6, El Paso, TX, Sun Bowl Stadium
September 12, Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium
September 17, East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium
September 18, East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium (NEW DATE)
September 24, Atlanta, GA, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
September 27, Houston, TX, Reliant Stadium
October 2, Miami, FL, Hard Rock Stadium
October 3, Miami, FL, Hard Rock Stadium (NEW DATE)
October 9, Tampa, FL, Raymond James Stadium
October 15, Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium
November 6, Monterrey, MX, Estadio BBVA
November 13, Mexico City, MX, Estadio GNP Seguros
November 27, San José, CR, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
December 4, Bogotá, CO, Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín
January 15, Quito, EC, Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
January 22, Lima, PE, Estadio San Marcos
January 28, Santiago, CL, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos
February 5, Buenos Aires, AR, Venue TBD
February 12, São Paulo, BR, Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
February 19, Santo Domingo, DR, Estadio Olímpico
February 26, San Juan, PR, Estadio Hiram Bithorn Sosa
June 3, Barcelona, ES, Estadi Olimpic
June 4, Barcelona, ES, Estadi Olimpic (NEW DATE)
June 11, Sevilla, ES, Estadio La Cartuja
June 12, Sevilla, ES, Estadio La Cartuja (NEW DATE)
June 18, Lisbon, PT, Estádio da Luz
June 24, Madrid, ES, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
June 25, Madrid, ES, Riyadh Air Metropolitano (NEW DATE)
July 1, Paris, FR, La Défense Arena
July 6, London, UK, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
July 10, Amsterdam, NL, Johan Cruijff ArenA
July 14, Warsaw, PL, PGE Nardoway
July 17, Düsseldorf, DE, Merkur Spiel-Arena
July 21, Lyon, FR, Groupama Stadium
July 24, Milan, IT, San Siro Stadium
Video: Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s “The Girl Is Mine” Captures a Once-in-a-Lifetime Studio Moment
Before ‘Thriller’ became the best-selling album of all time, it opened with this, a breezy, warmhearted duet between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney that showed a different side of both artists entirely. “The Girl Is Mine,” released in 1982, was actually the first single from ‘Thriller,’ arriving ahead of the album and giving the world a charming, playful exchange between two of music’s most iconic figures at the height of their respective powers.
Video: Eminem’s 2002 Detroit Homecoming on the Anger Management Tour Is Essential Hip-Hop History
This is Eminem at the absolute peak of his powers. The 2002 Ford Field performance in Detroit, captured during the Anger Management Tour 2 and fresh off ‘The Eminem Show,’ is a ferocious hometown homecoming with D12 in tow, delivering classics like “White America,” “The Way I Am,” and “Cleaning Out My Closet” to a stadium crowd that knew every word.
Minyo Crusaders Reimagine Japanese Folk Music for the World on New Album ‘From Japan with Love’
Minyo Crusaders have announced ‘From Japan with Love,’ a vibrant new album arriving June 26 that reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs through the lens of global rhythms. The announcement arrives alongside lead single “Hanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero,” available to stream now. The album is available for pre-order on black vinyl, CD, and digital download.
The concept runs deep. Min’yō, the traditional Japanese folk music at the heart of this project, carries centuries of everyday life across Japan, expressions of human connection, family ties, and longing for home. Minyo Crusaders bring those songs into conversation with Latin, African, and Caribbean rhythmic elements, treating the source material with both respect and genuine reinvention. “Min’yō is both the closest and most distant folk music for Japanese people,” says bandleader Katsumi Tanaka. “Its essence is deeply embedded in us, even if we don’t always recognize it.”
‘From Japan with Love’ marks the first time Minyo Crusaders have incorporated guest artists into a full-length studio release. Japanese vocalists Chitose Hajime and Saya Asakura appear alongside longtime collaborators Frente Cumbiero, expanding the band’s already wide cross-cultural reach. The lead single draws direct inspiration from the cumbia standard “Cumbia en Do Menor” while folding in Japanese folk traditions with a naturalness that feels anything but forced.
Producer and musical director Koichiro Osawa puts it clearly: “We’ve reimagined min’yō through the global musical influences that have shaped us, blending them with diverse rhythms and grooves. We hope this music can travel beyond language and borders.” Lead vocalist Freddie Tsukamoto adds a refreshingly direct take: “We just think min’yō is fun and cool. No need to overthink it. We hope people of all generations can simply sing, dance, and enjoy it in their own way.”
The album arrives backed by a serious international touring resume that includes Primavera Sound Bogotá, Roskilde, WOMAD UK, and Sziget. North American and European touring follows the June 26 release. Pre-order ‘From Japan with Love’ now.
‘From Japan with Love’ Tracklisting:
Side A:
Hokkai Bon Uta
Kokiriko Bushi feat. Frente Cumbiero
Hanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero
Shimotsui Bushi
Side B:
Shigesa Bushi feat. Saya Asakura
Kiyama Ondo
Waido Bushi feat. Chitose Hajime
Iyo Manzai
Florida Rockers Gunshine Drop “Finite” and Gear Up for Album ‘Grand Rising’ This July
Gunshine have a new single out and a full album on the way. The Pensacola, Florida rock outfit just released “Finite,” the fourth track unveiled from their forthcoming full-length ‘Grand Rising,’ due out digitally July 24 via vnclm_ and Create Music Group. Physical copies, including CD and double vinyl editions, are available now at gunshine.diggers.store.
“Finite” has a powerful, driving feel anchored by a super melodic chorus, exactly the kind of combination that defines Gunshine at their best. Guitarist and vocalist Austin Ingerman wrote the vocal melodies and central riff while working on a completely different song, dropped everything, and finished it on the spot. The title drew from Oliver Burkeman’s book ‘Four Thousand Weeks,’ which kept circling back to the phrase “we’re so finite.” Ingerman and vocalist Jordan Benson then sat down together to finish the lyrics. “Our time is limited,” Ingerman says, “and if you’re always seeking ‘the next thing,’ the present moment will pass you by.”
The track was recorded in Las Vegas with producer, engineer, and mixer Chris Collier, who handled production and mixing across the entire album. Collier’s credits include Korn, Mick Mars, Whitesnake, and Lynch Mob, and his heavy-hitting production value translates the songs with real sonic weight. Ingerman has worked with Collier for nine years, and the relationship shows.
‘Grand Rising’ is a 13-track project that pushes Gunshine into new sonic territory while staying grounded in the catchy vocal melodies, blistering guitar riffs, and lethal rhythm section that built their reputation. The album features a guest appearance from Michael Starr on “Shark Lounge,” one of 13 tracks the band describes as each being single-worthy in its own right.
Stream “Finite” now and watch the official music video. Physical copies ship now, with the digital release arriving July 24.
‘Grand Rising’ Tracklisting:
Grand Rising
Finite
Goth Girl
Single Looks Good On You
My Oh Miley
Mystery
Man Down
Leave the Light On
I Know You Love Me
Capt’n Save a Hoe
Shark Lounge (feat. Michael Starr)
Valentine
Table Dancing
BoDeans Hit the Road to Celebrate 40 Years of Heartland Rock With a Nationwide Anniversary Tour
Forty years in and BoDeans are still showing up. The legendary American roots rock outfit has launched a nationwide anniversary tour, “40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams… and Good Things,” celebrating four decades of songwriting, touring, and heartland rock that helped define an era. Formed in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the early 1980s, the band built their reputation the old-fashioned way, one show at a time, one unforgettable song at a time.
The tour pulls from across their catalog, hitting cornerstone tracks like “Good Things,” “Idaho,” and the enduring 1993 hit “Closer to Free,” alongside deeper cuts and select new material. Founding member, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann remains the driving force. “It’s a great feeling to play music for people who want to hear it and sing along,” he says. “These days, it often brings them back to memories of their youth, and that’s what makes them happy.”
The BoDeans’ career résumé is genuinely impressive. Their 1986 debut ‘Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams,’ produced by T Bone Burnett, established their signature sound and earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for “Fadeaway.” They’ve shared stages with U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, and David Bowie. They’ve logged more than 70 television placements, earned recognition in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Midwest Artists exhibit, and landed “Closer to Free” as the theme song for FOX’s Party of Five. That’s a legacy that sticks.
Their most recent album, ‘4 The Last Time’ (2022), written and recorded by Neumann in Austin, Texas, keeps the roots-driven energy alive with a modern lens on life, love, and resilience. More than a dozen studio albums deep, the band’s balance of radio-ready hooks and personal storytelling remains intact and fully in force on stage.
“Performing live is really important. It’s about living in the moment,” Neumann says. “It’s imperfect and electric, and I think that’s exactly why people are drawn to live shows. The audience is everything.”
“40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams… and Good Things” Tour Dates:
April 30, Old Saybrook, CT, The Kate
May 1, Salisbury, MA, Blue Ocean Music Hall
May 2, Plymouth, MA, Spire Center for Performing Arts
May 3, Springfield, MA, Hope Center for the Arts
May 5, Kingston, NY, Assembly
May 6, Red Bank, NJ, The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
May 7, Sellersville, PA, Sellersville Theater
May 8, Annapolis, MD, Rams Head On Stage
May 9, Alexandria, VA, Birchmere
June 5, Green Bay, WI, Meyer Theatre (Sold Out)
June 6, Des Plaines, IL, The Des Plaines Theatre
July 3, Stevens Point, WI, Riverfront Rendezvous 2026 (Free)
July 4, Milwaukee, WI, Summerfest
July 10, Colorado Springs, CO, Phil Long Music Hall
July 11, Fort Collins, CO, Washington’s
UK Genre-Blurring Outfit Loathe Announce the “A Stranger to You” North American Tour
Loathe are coming to North America, and they’re bringing their heaviest material yet. The UK genre-blurring outfit has announced the A Stranger to You North American Tour, a 19-city run promoted by Live Nation kicking off September 19 at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan and wrapping October 13 at The Masonic in San Francisco. Fleshwater and Prostitute join on all dates. General on-sale begins May 1 at 10 AM local time at Ticketmaster.com/LOATHE.
The tour supports their third album ‘A Stranger To You,’ arriving July 17 via SharpTone Records. The announcement came paired with new single “Revenant,” featuring NOWHERE2RUN, the new project from Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose of Code Orange. It’s arguably Loathe’s heaviest song to date, and it signals exactly where this album is headed.
‘A Stranger To You’ was engineered, produced, and mixed by the band’s own Erik Bickerstaffe, with additional mixing from Ed Al-Shakarchi. The result, by all early accounts, balances brutality and urgency with light and considered songwriting, a combination that made their cult-classic ‘I Let It In and It Took Everything’ the kind of record that keeps finding new listeners long after release.
The demand is real and documented. Even without new music, Loathe’s fanbase kept growing at a remarkable pace, culminating in a fully sold-out 2025 U.S. tour that moved over 30,000 tickets. ‘A Stranger To You’ arrives into that momentum with something to prove and the songs to prove it.
Grab tickets starting with the Citi presale April 28 at 10 AM local, artist presale April 29, and general on-sale May 1.
A Stranger to You 2026 Tour Dates:
September 19, Royal Oak, MI, Royal Oak Music Theatre
September 20, Toronto, ON, HISTORY
September 22, Boston, MA, House of Blues
September 23, Philadelphia, PA, The Fillmore Philadelphia
September 24, Silver Spring, MD, The Fillmore Silver Spring
September 25, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Paramount
September 27, Charlotte, NC, The Fillmore Charlotte
September 28, Atlanta, GA, Tabernacle
September 29, Orlando, FL, House of Blues
September 30, St. Petersburg, FL, Jannus Live
October 2, Houston, TX, Bayou Music Center
October 3, Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom
October 4, Austin, TX, Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
October 6, Denver, CO, Fillmore Auditorium
October 7, Salt Lake City, UT, The Union Event Center
October 9, Las Vegas, NV, House of Blues
October 10, Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theatre
October 11, Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Palladium
October 13, San Francisco, CA, The Masonic
GRAMMY-Winner Shaboozey Announces the Outlaws Never Die Tour Behind New Album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’
Shaboozey keeps moving forward, and he’s moving fast. The GRAMMY-winning, record-breaking singer-songwriter has announced the Outlaws Never Die Tour, a sprawling fall run through North American theaters and arenas in support of his highly anticipated fourth album ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales,’ out July 31 via American Dogwood. Presales go live April 29 at 10 AM local, with general on-sale launching May 1 at 10 AM local. New single “Born To Die” is out now.
‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’ is a fully realized concept album, a cinematic outlaw revenge story with a tragic love at its center. After watching her sheriff father murdered by the Bootcut Boys, Cherie Lee abandons the badge and hunts the gang down one by one. In the middle of her vengeance, she falls for one of the outlaws. He believes loving her can redeem him. She hopes loving him can quiet her darkness. They’re both wrong. It’s ambitious, narrative-driven country songwriting that pushes the form somewhere genuinely new.
The tour kicks off September 8 in Phoenix and closes with a blowout finale at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on October 27. Shaboozey brings an impressive roster of guests along for the ride: Brittney Spencer, Noeline Hofmann, Kashus Culpepper, Carter Faith, and Angel White join on select dates, BigXThaPlug joins for two special Canadian shows, and Noah Cyrus opens at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Shaboozey has partnered with PLUS1 for the tour, with one dollar from every ticket supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The anticipation surrounding this album is well-earned. ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’ delivered the Diamond-certified, history-making “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which broke the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 number one and made Shaboozey the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. The expanded edition featured “Amen” with Jelly Roll, which won the GRAMMY for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. He’s an 8x GRAMMY nominee with wins already on the board, and every release since has raised the stakes further.
NPR called him “the future of country music.” The New York Times called him “the most striking new country star of the past few years.” Rolling Stone praised him for “honoring country tradition and moving it forward.” With ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’ arriving July 31 and the Outlaws Never Die Tour launching in September, 2026 belongs to Shaboozey.
Outlaws Never Die Tour Dates:
September 8, Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre !
September 11, Austin, TX, Moody Amphitheater !
September 12, Dallas, TX, South Side Ballroom !
September 15, Oklahoma City, OK, The Criterion !
September 16, Chesterfield, MO, The Factory !
September 18, Nashville, TN, Ascend Amphitheater *
September 19, Atlanta, GA, Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park *
September 20, Charlotte, NC, Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *
September 22, Raleigh, NC, Red Hat Amphitheater *
September 24, Laval, QC, Place Bell #*
September 25, Toronto, ON, RBC Amphitheatre #*
September 28, Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway *
September 30, Washington, DC, The Anthem *
October 3, New York, NY, Radio City Music Hall $
October 6, Philadelphia, PA, Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann $
October 7, Columbus, OH, KEMBA Live! Outdoor Amphitheater $
October 9, Chicago, IL, Aragon Ballroom $
October 10, Minneapolis, MN, The Armory $
October 13, Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre %$
October 17, Vancouver, BC, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre ^
October 18, Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre ^
October 20, Portland, OR, Theatre of the Clouds ^
October 23, San Francisco, CA, The Masonic &
October 24, Sacramento, CA, Channel 24 &
October 27, Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre ^
! with Brittney Spencer / * with Noeline Hofmann / # with BigXThaPlug / $ with Kashus Culpepper / % with Noah Cyrus / ^ with Carter Faith / & with Angel White
Same Same But Different Festival Returns to Lake Perris With Of The Trees, Gramatik, LSDream and More
Same Same But Different Festival has its 2026 phase one lineup locked in, and it’s a strong opening statement. The fan-owned independent festival returns to the scenic shores of Lake Perris, California, September 25 through 27, headlined by Of The Trees, LSDream, and Tape B, with special guest Gramatik rounding out the top of the bill.
Filling out the lineup is a well-curated cross-section of house, bass, and live acts: Ship Wrek, Andy Frasco and the U.N., Peace Control, Casey Club, Effin, Steller, Kasablanca, Trés Mortimer, WonkyWilla, Yamagucci, and more. It’s a roster that reflects SSBD’s taste, eclectic, community-driven, and genuinely attentive to what its audience actually wants to hear.
The music is only part of what makes SSBD a different kind of festival. LSDream’s Lightcode returns, the fan-favorite experience blending sound, meditation, and healing that’s become one of the weekend’s signature moments. Wellness runs deep across the grounds, with VIP experiences featuring saunas, cold plunges, and recovery amenities, plus a community 5K run and Family Garden creative workshops and all-ages activities. Nakey Island, SSBD’s private boat-access-only escape with secluded beaches and open-air dance floors, is back as one of the most sought-after experiences on site.
The 2026 theme for the signature “But” stage is “Butwood,” a Golden Age of Hollywood-inspired concept that transforms the festival into a fully participatory living film set. Red carpet energy, cinematic moments, and interactive prompts invite attendees to develop characters and contribute creative ideas that shape the visual identity of the stage before the festival even begins. It’s the kind of immersive concept that separates SSBD from the standard festival playbook.
The festival’s ownership model is equally distinctive. SSBD became one of the first fan-owned festivals in the world in 2025, raising over $700,000 directly from attendees and giving fans a genuine stake in the event’s future. Following 33% year-over-year growth and with attendance capped at 7,500, it remains a refreshingly intimate alternative to the mega-festival circuit. Critically acclaimed by Billboard and Uproxx, and built entirely without institutional backing since 2018, SSBD is the real thing. Tickets and info at ssbdfest.com.