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RÜFÜS DU SOL Recognized For Highest-Selling Electronic Tour Of All Time

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Following a trio of sold-out hometown headline shows in Sydney, Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have been honored with a commemorative plaque, presented by Live Nation and Untitled, recognizing their Inhale / Exhale World Tour as the highest-selling electronic tour of all time. The milestone caps a record-breaking 2025, during which the trio sold 750,000 headline tickets and performed to 1.5 million fans worldwide across their festival and headlining shows

Credit: Boaz Kroon

The Inhale / Exhale era has been a critical and commercial success, earning RÜFÜS DU SOL a  2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album and four nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 and spawned the band’s first #1 on U.S. dance radio with “Music is Better” highlighting their crossover appeal and position as pioneers in the live electronic music landscape.

Spanning nearly 50 headline shows across four continents, the Inhale / Exhale World Tour has solidified their position amongst the world’s most iconic live acts, performing in venues traditionally reserved for legacy artists, headlining major festivals around the globe like Lollapalooza, and cementing their status as the only electronic act performing at this scale globally. The tour featured historic moments, including the band becoming the first electronic act to headline Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl and now hold the record for the highest selling Australian act the Qudos Bank Arena in their hometown of a Sydney, while setting new benchmarks for electronic music and the live ecosystem, reaffirming their broader influence on contemporary musical culture worldwide.

The recent plaque presentation celebrates RÜFÜS DU SOL’s unmatched live performance achievements in 2025 and marks the start of their record-setting journey into 2026 when they head back on tour for their biggest headline tours in South America and Europe, where demand continues with new shows added this week in Dublin, Dusseldorf and Bologna. These performances join a staggering run of dates at some of Europe’s most celebrated arenas including London’s The O2, Paris’ Adidas Arena, and Barcelona’s  Palau Sant Jordi. Go to rufusdusol.com/live for full tour dates and tickets to select shows while supplies last. 

RÜFÜS DU SOL Inhale / Exhale Word Tour Dates:

January 4 – Zamna – Tulum, MX (^)

February 19 – Movistar Arena – Buenos Aires, AR

February 22 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, CL

February 25 – Pedreira Paulo Leminsky – Curitiba, BR

February 27 – Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu – São Paulo, BR

March 4 – Estadio Cincuentenario – Medellín, CO

March 6 – Coliseo MedPlus – Bogotá, CO

April 22 – PSD Bank Dome – Dusseldorf, DE (*)

April 24 – Palau Sant Jordi – Barcelona, ES (*)

April 26 – Movistar Arena – Madrid, ES (*)

April 28 – Unipol Forum – Bologna, IT (*)

April 29 – AG Hallenstadion – Zürich, CH (*)

May 1 – Velodrom – Berlin, DE (*)

May 3 – ING Arena – Brussels, BE (*)

May 6 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, NL (*)

May 9 – Adidas Arena – Paris, FR (*)

May 13 – The O2 – London, UK (*)

May 15 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE (**)

* With Support from SG Lewis (Live)

** With Support from Weval

^ DJ Set

Samantha Gongol Steps Into A Bold New Era With Solo EP ‘Flash in the Pan!’

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Samantha Gongol opens a striking new chapter with her debut solo EP ‘Flash in the Pan!’, an eight song collection shaped by theatrical flair and emotionally charged storytelling. The project brings together new tracks like “American Boy” and “Whiplash” with earlier singles that explore self reflection, uncertainty and how time reshapes us. Jeremy Lloyd’s production on “Whiplash” offers a gentle nod to the Marian Hill sound while Gongol leans into fresh ideas with confidence. She says the EP holds something for everyone and reflects a choice to stop boxing herself in and release whatever felt true.

112 Bring Classic R&B Spirit To The Road With ‘The Room 112’ Tour

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112 set out across the country this winter as Live Nation Urban rolls out the Room 112 Tour, a run of intimate shows built around the group’s timeless harmonies and deep catalog of R and B favorites. Total and Case join as special guests, turning each night into a celebration of the era that shaped so many fans. The tour stretches from early November through February, ending with a hometown finale in Atlanta. With VIP options, meet and greets and carefully curated venues, the tour promises a warm, nostalgic and high energy experience for longtime listeners and new audiences alike.

Room 112 Tour Dates:
January 23 – Los Angeles, CA // YouTube Theater
January 24 – Oakland, CA // Oakland Paramount
January 25 – Las Vegas, NV // Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
January 28 – Indianapolis, IN // Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
January 30 – Philadelphia, PA // The Met
February 1 – Washington, DC // The Theater at MGM National Harbor
February 3 – Raleigh, NC // Meymandi Concert Hall
February 5 – Charlotte, NC // Ovens Auditorium
February 6 – Atlanta, GA // Tabernacle

The Acacia Strain Bring Back Their Heavy Holiday Mayhem With ‘Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho 2025’

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The Acacia Strain return with Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho 2025, a two-day December blowout at Empire Live that brings metallic holiday chaos to Albany. Vincent Bennett calls it Merry TASMAS, Round Two, an open invitation to pit, celebrate and close the year in pure heavy style. With the band headlining both nights, the lineup hits hard from top to bottom, stacking veterans, rising acts and full throttle energy. It is a festive tradition built for fans who prefer their season loud, unfiltered and absolutely crushing.

Lineups:

Saturday, December 13:
The Acacia Strain
Skinless
Fuming Mouth
Gates to Hell
No Cure
Azshara
Horse Grave
NOIR
Surfaced

Sunday, December 14:
The Acacia Strain
Full of Hell
On Broken Wings
Jivebomb
Jarhead Fertilizer
Flatwounds
Sunbloc
Evil Mind
Violent Streets

The Dream Syndicate Celebrate A Landmark Return With Massive ‘Medicine Show’ Reissue And 2025 Tour

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The Dream Syndicate reclaim their storied past with the expansive 42 song ‘Medicine Show’ box set, arriving through their Down There label and Fire Records after finally securing reissue rights from Universal. The collection digs deep into their 1983 84 vaults with radio sessions, demos, rehearsals and the full WXRT broadcast alongside a remastered album drawn from the original tapes. Steve Wynn says he cannot wait to revisit the songs onstage as the band launches a U.S. fall run before heading to Europe. The set captures the wild chemistry, raw ideas and combustible spirit that defined their Medicine Show era.

Tour Dates:
Dec 9, 2025 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
Dec 10, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Crystal Ballroom
Dec 11, 2025 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
Dec 12, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Dec 13, 2025 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Dec 14, 2025 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall


Johnny Gill Delivers Classic R&B Heat With Soulful New Single “One Night”

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Johnny Gill releases “One Night”, a slow burning R&B ballad that taps into the passion, richness and unmistakable warmth fans have loved for decades. Written by Gregg Pagani and Francesca Richard, the track finds Gill embracing traditional R&B with total confidence, saying he simply wanted to record from the place he is in now and express himself creatively without chasing trends. He shares that his connection, love and passion for music and his fans remain unshaken. Alongside his solo momentum, Gill’s New Edition family is preparing for a hometown street naming and a 2026 North American tour.


Big Time Rush Ignite Global Excitement With 13 New Dates For Their In Real Life Worldwide Tour

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Big Time Rush expand their massive In Real Life Worldwide Tour with 13 new dates, taking their reunion energy to Mexico, South America, Hawaii, Australia and the UAE. Fans are getting the ultimate dream setlist, every song from every episode of the Nickelodeon series performed live for the first time, complete with Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman joining the run. Launched by Live Nation, the tour marks a worldwide celebration of friendship, nostalgia and the band’s lasting impact. Rushers now get even more chances to relive the moments that made the group a phenomenon.

Tour Dates:

Feb 17 – Guadalajara, Mexico @ Auditorio Telmex
Feb 19 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Auditorio Banamex
Feb 21 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
Feb 24 – Bogota, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
Feb 27 – Lima, Peru @ Costa 21 Duomo
Mar 1 – Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena
Mar 3 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Movistar Arena
Mar 6 – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Espaço Unimed
Mar 13 – Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell
Mar 17 – Syndey @ ICC Sydney
Mar 20 – Brisbane @ Riverstage
Mar 22 – Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
Mar 26 – Dubai @ TBA

Bruno Mars Toasts The New Year With Two Spectacular Las Vegas Shows At Dolby Live

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Bruno Mars sets up a huge finale to 2025 with a pair of year end performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM, including a New Year’s Eve show built for pure celebration. The global superstar’s momentum is massive, fueled by chart toppers like “Fat, Juicy & Wet”, “APT.” and “Die With A Smile”, and his recent milestone as the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly Spotify listeners. Alongside the concert news, Mars teams with Bellagio to open The Pinky Ring, a moody, phone free cocktail lounge and jazz bar pulsing with live music, vinyl DJs and rich atmosphere.

Tour Dates:

Dec 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live at Park MGM, 9 pm
Dec 31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live at Park MGM, 8 pm

Ashley McBryde Brings Fire And Memory To Striking New “Rattlesnake Preacher” Video

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Ashley McBryde releases the official video for “Rattlesnake Preacher”, a vivid and deeply personal piece shaped by her childhood in rural Arkansas and the powerful figure of her father. Directed by Tyler Shoemaker and executive produced by McBryde, the clip opens in a trauma support group before diving into scenes of a one room church, a young Ashley at her mother’s side and the larger than life preacher who fueled the song’s intensity. McBryde shares that the video holds layers of truth and complex feeling, adding another milestone to a project rooted in honesty and reflection.