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Motion City Soundtrack Announces First Album in a Decade, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World’
Motion City Soundtrack make a triumphant return with the announcement of their new album, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World’ due for release on September 19 via Epitaph Records.
For their first collection of music since 2015’s ‘Panic Stations’, the band doubles down on their signature sound with renewed energy and purpose, recapturing the magic of their early days while showcasing their growth and maturity after a decade-long hiatus.
Over twenty years removed from their 2003 debut, the quintet’s signature cocktail of neurotic charm and hook-laden pop-punk is still potent on lead single “She Is Afraid”. Conceived during the making of ‘Panic Stations’, its bendy guitar licks and quirky vocal delivery sound at once familiar and newly vital.
Frontman Justin Pierre enthuses: “As soon as I heard Josh’s bonkers guitar part, I flipped out. I don’t know how he does it. I’d been listening to a lot of Del the Funky Homosapien around the time of writing the lyrics, and I think his influence comes out a bit in the verses (but hopefully in a way that doesn’t sound totally derivative). I think the rest of the tune owes a debt of gratitude to That Dog for sure. Matt mentioned he hears some Faith No More in the tune, which is always a good sign, and now I hear it too. Hell, I learned how to be weird on stage watching Mike Patton on the You Fat Bastards (Live At The Britton Academy London) videocassette as a teenager in ’90/’91. I wore that sh*t out.” Check out the song and its accompanying Severance inspired music video below.
“Don’t Call It a Comeback” isn’t just the name of a song off Motion City Soundtrack’s 2003 debut I Am The Movie, it’s also an apt way to summarize the band’s mission statement. During their initial run from 1997 to 2016, the Minneapolis-based group released six celebrated albums, toured the world countless times and achieved gold status for their hit single “Everything Is Alright.”
After taking a three year hiatus, the band-vocalist/guitarist Justin Pierre, guitarist Joshua Cain, bassist Matt Taylor, keyboardist Jesse Johnson and drummer Tony Thaxton-started performing live again in 2019, but even the most optimistic fans didn’t necessarily expect a follow-up to 2015’s Panic Stations. “When we started conceptualizing the idea for this record, I was thinking about what we loved about doing this originally,” Cain explains. The result is The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, an album that sees the band transmuting the last decade of life experiences into the most catchy songs of their career.
To record the album, the band reunited with Sean O’Keefe (Fall Out Boy, Plain White T’s) at the legendary Chicago studio, Electrical Audio. Featuring cameos from Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump (who also co-wrote the song “Particle Physics”), Citizen’s Mat Kerekes and Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer, the album sees the band reclaiming their crown as punk rock’s most accessible-and infectious-acts. However, the most impressive aspect of The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World is the fact that instead of relying solely on nostalgia, Motion City Soundtrack continue to experiment outside their comfort zone. “ It’s a very interesting thing to feel like we made the most important record of our career this late in the game,” Johnson explains.
“I think that if you look at a lot of our past records, it’s about ‘What’s wrong? What am I not getting right? Why do I feel f***ing crazy? Why can’t I figure this out’… and I figured it out,” Pierre admits. “It’s almost like I felt I didn’t have an identity [in the past] and now by working through the hard stuff, I know who I am.” With that sense of self-discovery mirrored by the music, when the final track fades out it may be the conclusion of the album, but in reality it’s the beginning of another chapter for Motion City Soundtrack’s collective journey.
The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World Tracklisting:
1. Some Wear a Dark Heart
2. She Is Afraid
3. Particle Physics (feat. Patrick Stump)
4. You Know Who the F*** We Are
5. Melancholia
6. Your Days Are Numbered (feat. Mat Kerekes)
7. Downer
8. Mi Corazón
9. Bloodline
10. Things Like This (feat. Sincere Engineer)
11. The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World
Mayday Parade Join All Time Low’s Fall Tour as “Sweet” Album Era Begins
Their ambitious three-part album marks the band’s first self-released collection since 2006’s Tales Told By Dead Friends EP. The initial installment, Sweet, arrived on April 18, 2025 and demonstrates just how far Mayday Parade has evolved since forming in 2005.
Recorded with longtime collaborators, multiplatinum engineers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Jimmy Eat World), the trilogy of releases will serve as Mayday Parade’s eight full-length studio album and first LP since 2021’s What It Means To Fall Apart.
The EVERYONE’S TALKING tour kicks off Fayetteville, AR and will see the band traverse North America, celebrating their catalog with fans old and new. With festival appearances and a Australia/Asia tour with Jack’s Mannequin and The Home Team lined up as well, Mayday Parade is proving that two decades in, they’re still pushing forward with passion and purpose.
Confirmed U.S. Tour Dates
JUNE 26 @ Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI
JULY 13 @ Calgary Stampede in Calgary, AB
OCT 8 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
OCT 9 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
OCT 11 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
OCT 12 Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
OCT 14 Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
OCT 16 Salt Lake City, UT -The Union Event Center
OCT 18 Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young – SOLD OUT
OCT 19 Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young
OCT 21 San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
OCT 22 Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
OCT 23 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theater
OCT 25 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
OCT 26 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
OCT 28 St. Louis, MO – The Factory
OCT 29 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
OCT 31 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
NOV 2 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
NOV 3 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
NOV 5 Toronto, ON – HISTORY
NOV 7 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
NOV 8 Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center
NOV 11 Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
NOV 12 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
NOV 14 Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
NOV 15 Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
NOV 16 Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour
NOV 18 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
NOV 19 Coraopolis, PA – UPMC Events Center
NOV 21 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
NOV 22 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
NOV 25 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
NOV 26 Washington, DC – The Anthem
NOV 28 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
NOV 29 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena
Confirmed Australia/Asia Tour Dates:
SEP 12 Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena
SEP 13 Sydney, Australia – Hordern Pavilion
SEP 14 Brisbane, Australia – Fortitude Music Hall
SEP 17 Adelaide, Australia – Hindley Street Music Hall
SEP 19 Perth, Australia – Metro City
SEP 21 Singapore – Pasir Panjang Power Station – LOW TICKETS
SEP 24 Manila, Philippines – Araneta Coliseum
Mayday Parade have announced they will be joining All Time Low on the “EVERYONE’S TALKING” tour this fall with The Cab, Four Year Strong, and The Paradox. The announcement follows a steady year of touring in celebration of their 20th anniversary and new release Sweet, the first installment of a three-part album.
Their ambitious three-part album marks the band’s first self-released collection since 2006’s Tales Told By Dead Friends EP. The initial installment, Sweet, arrived on April 18, 2025 and demonstrates just how far Mayday Parade has evolved since forming in 2005.
Recorded with longtime collaborators, multiplatinum engineers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Jimmy Eat World), the trilogy of releases will serve as Mayday Parade’s eight full-length studio album and first LP since 2021’s What It Means To Fall Apart.
The EVERYONE’S TALKING tour kicks off Fayetteville, AR and will see the band traverse North America, celebrating their catalog with fans old and new. With festival appearances and a Australia/Asia tour with Jack’s Mannequin and The Home Team lined up as well, Mayday Parade is proving that two decades in, they’re still pushing forward with passion and purpose.
Confirmed U.S. Tour Dates
JUNE 26 @ Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI
JULY 13 @ Calgary Stampede in Calgary, AB
OCT 8 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
OCT 9 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
OCT 11 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
OCT 12 Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
OCT 14 Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
OCT 16 Salt Lake City, UT -The Union Event Center
OCT 18 Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young – SOLD OUT
OCT 19 Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young
OCT 21 San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
OCT 22 Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
OCT 23 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theater
OCT 25 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
OCT 26 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
OCT 28 St. Louis, MO – The Factory
OCT 29 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
OCT 31 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
NOV 2 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
NOV 3 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
NOV 5 Toronto, ON – HISTORY
NOV 7 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
NOV 8 Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center
NOV 11 Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
NOV 12 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
NOV 14 Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
NOV 15 Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
NOV 16 Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour
NOV 18 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
NOV 19 Coraopolis, PA – UPMC Events Center
NOV 21 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
NOV 22 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
NOV 25 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
NOV 26 Washington, DC – The Anthem
NOV 28 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
NOV 29 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena
Confirmed Australia/Asia Tour Dates:
SEP 12 Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena
SEP 13 Sydney, Australia – Hordern Pavilion
SEP 14 Brisbane, Australia – Fortitude Music Hall
SEP 17 Adelaide, Australia – Hindley Street Music Hall
SEP 19 Perth, Australia – Metro City
SEP 21 Singapore – Pasir Panjang Power Station – LOW TICKETS
SEP 24 Manila, Philippines – Araneta Coliseum
JINJER Announce 2025 North American Tour With Trivium and Heriot
With only a few weeks to go before they join headliners BABYMETAL on North American soil, JINJER are thrilled to announce another stateside journey for 2025! This coming Halloween, the Ukrainian progressive groove metal giants will kick off their next tour of the USA and Canada, supporting metal icons Trivium as very special guests! The tour will feature additional support from Heriot.
The tour will begin in North Myrtle Beach, SC at the House of Blues and will visit a month and a half worth of cities before coming to a close in Orlando, FL on December 14 at Hard Rock Live. Tickets for all dates will go on sale this Friday, June 20 at 10:00 AM local time.
JINJER are touring in support of their widely acclaimed fifth full-length album, Duel, out now via Napalm Records. Composed of career-defining tracks dubbed as “punishing” and “empowering” (Revolver) and continuing to prove themselves as “heavy music practitioners in their prime” (Knotfest), the album achieved top marks, topping previous successes.
JINJER LIVE 2025:
FESTIVALS:
6/17 – SOFIA, BG – Maimunarnika
6/19 – CLISSON, FR – Hellfest
6/20 – DESSEL, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting
6/22 – MILAN, IT – Dissonance Fest
6/25 – VIVEIRO, ES – Resurrection Fest
6/26 – YSSELSTEYN, NL – Jera On Air
6/28 – OSLO, NO – Tons Of Rock
6/29 – LISBON, PT – Evil Live Festival
7/2 – ROSKILDE, DK – Roskilde Festival
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING BABYMETAL w/ BLOODYWOOD:
7/5 – MILWAUKEE, WI – Summerfest
7/6 – MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
7/8 – CHICAGO, IL – Aragon Ballroom
7/9 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Armory
7/11 – DENVER, CO – The JunkYard
7/14 – VANCOUVER, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center
7/15 – KENT, WA – Showare Center
7/17 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Masonic
7/20 – LAS VEGAS, NV – The Pearl
7/21 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/23 – PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Financial
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING TRIVIUM w/ HERIOT:
10/31 – NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – House of Blues
11/1 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Dome
11/2 – MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
11/4 – LONDON, ON – Centennial Hall
11/6 – QUEBEC CITY, QC – Videotron Centre
11/7 – WALLINGFORD, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/8 – PORTLAND, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
11/10 – WARREN, OH – Packard Music Hall
11/11 – BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11/12 – LANCASTER, PA – Freedom Hall
11/14 – GARY, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
11/15 – MILWAUKEE, WI – The Eagles Ballroom
11/16 – CINCINNATI, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/18 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/19 – WAUKEE, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
11/22 – WINNIPEG, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
11/24 – EDMONTON, AB – Midway Music Hall
11/25 – CALGARY, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
11/26 – MISSOULA, MT – The Wilma
11/28 – SPOKANE, WA – The Podium
11/29 – GARDEN CITY, ID – Revolution Concert House
12/3 – RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
12/5 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Revel
12/6 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Criterion
12/7 – FAYETTEVILLE, AR – JJ’s Live
12/9 – SPRINGFIELD, MO – Shrine Mosque
12/10 – KANSAS CITY, MO – Uptown Theater
12/12 – NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
12/13 – DOTHAN, AL – The Plant
12/14 – ORLANDO, FL – Hard Rock Live
EU HEADLINE TOUR 2026:
1/23 – COLOGNE, DE – Palladium
1/24 – TILBURG, NL – O13
1/25 – BRUSSELS, BE – AB Brussels
2/2 – PARIS, FR – L’Olympia
2/3 – LYON, FR – Transbordeur
2/4 – TOULOUSE, FR – Bikini
2/11 – ZURICH, CH – X-tra
2/12 – STUTTGART, DE – LKA
2/13 – WIESBADEN, DE – Schlachthof
2/14 – MUNICH, DE – Tonhalle
2/16 – BUDAPEST, HU – Barba Negra
2/19 – PRAGUE, CZ – Sasazu
2/20 – LEIPZIG, DE – Felsenkeller
2/21 – BERLIN, DE – Astra
3/1 – COPENHAGEN, DK – Amager Bio
3/2 – HAMBURG, DE – Grosse Freiheit 36
Grateful Dead’s ‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ Returns To Cinemas And IMAX
Grateful Dead fans worldwide are invited to come together to celebrate the 60th Anniversary and the enduring legacy of the legendary band, as Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing announce the highly anticipated 2025 edition of “Meet-Up At The Movies.” This year, the annual theatrical event brings the Dead’s eponymous concert film, The Grateful Dead Movie, to cinemas and IMAX in select territories around the world beginning August 14 for a limited time only.
Tickets for “Meet-Up At The Movies” are on sale from June 26 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST at MeetUpAtTheMovies.com. Visit the event website to sign up for more information and ticketing details for cinemas and IMAX screens.
With the 2025 “Meet-Up,” Dead Heads can anticipate a truly special celebration. Adding an exhilarating new dimension this year, The Grateful Dead Movie will grace IMAX screens in the US and select territories worldwide for the first time. IMAX has meticulously remastered this larger-than-life presentation for stunning sound and picture, creating an immersive and powerful experience that truly makes this a must-see event. Before the August 14 international release date, advanced previews in 60 IMAX North American locations will be held on August 13.
This fan-favorite cult classic film captures the band (Jerry Garcia, Bobby Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, and the welcome return of Mickey Hart to the Grateful Dead) during what was believed at the time to be their final run of shows: a five-night stand at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, with the final night billed as “The Last One.” Blending stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, and interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the “Dead Head” lifestyle.
This milestone release marks the last of only two films co-directed by the Grateful Dead’s founder and frontman Jerry Garcia, and the first time it has returned to the big screen in eight years. Audiences are encouraged to stay until the end for the exclusive theatrical premiere of “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider,” a bonus live performance from the October ‘74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release, allowing fans to watch this iconic live session on the big screen for the first time.
The Grateful Dead’s archivist and legacy manager, David Lemieux, praised the remastered IMAX screening, enthusing, “It was the greatest screening I’ve ever experienced of a film I’ve seen hundreds of times.”
“The Grateful ‘Dead Meet-Up at the Movies’ has always been a time-honored tradition for Trafalgar Releasing and the Dead Head community,” said Kymberli Frueh, SVP of Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing. “This year’s event is especially transportive as we celebrate the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary by bringing The Grateful Dead Movie back to cinemas and to IMAX screens for the first time ever. We hope fans join us to relive the magic, the music, and the spirit of the Dead like never before.”
Mark Pinkus, President of Rhino Entertainment, said, “We’re excited to share the magic of this band and this classic film in the IMAX format for the first time. Dead Heads are going to love it.” Trafalgar Releasing is pleased to announce the first ever “Meet-Up At The Movies” merchandise line as part of the celebratory theatrical release, featuring commemorative hoodies, T-shirts, caps, and totes.
The Grateful Dead is a social and musical phenomenon that grew into a genuine American treasure. In 1965, an entire generation was linked together by common ideals, gathering by the hundreds and thousands. This movement created a seamless connection between the band and its fans. As the band toured, Dead Heads would follow. Not because it was a part of popular culture but because it is a true counterculture that exists to this very day-one that earnestly believes in the value of its beliefs. By 1995, the Grateful Dead had attracted the most concertgoers in the history of the music business, and today remains one of the all-time leaders in concert ticket sales. Eventually, the caravan evolved into a community with various artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs supplying a growing demand for merchandise that connected them to the music with their final tally being 2,318 total concerts. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. The Grateful Dead celebrated their 65th Top 40 album on the Billboard chart, a feat no other artist has achieved, and was commemorated in the 47th class of the Kennedy Center Honorees as well as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year honored at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
TOBi Unveils Soul-Infused Single “He’s So Good” Ahead of ‘ELEMENTS VOL. 2’
our-time Juno Award winner TOBi brings soulful flair and self-assured affirmations on his latest single, “He’s So Good,” produced by acclaimed Canadian producer Classified, released via ADA. Stream “He’s So Good” HERE.
“He’s So Good” is an expression of confidence and positive affirmation. Driven by the smooth, live-style drums courtesy of Classified, TOBi locks into a clean, laid-back groove, blending funky basslines, warm keys, and rich horns. The result is a bold, soul-infused track with a timeless, vintage feel.
Speaking on the release, TOBi shares “My mission with this song was to create something I could say to myself in the morning before facing the day. I think positive affirmations are an underrated way to boost our morale. Plus, Classified is such a legend in Canadian hip-hop — collaborating with him means a lot for the culture.”
The single is part of TOBi’s upcoming project ELEMENTS VOL. 2, set to release on July 9, 2025.
TOBi is a Nigerian-born, Brampton-raised rapper and singer whose genre-blending sound fuses hip hop, R&B, neo-soul, and Afrobeats. His music is deeply introspective, exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and the immigrant experience. TOBi’s artistry has garnered critical acclaim, with Complex Magazine naming him a “top artist to watch,” and features in Billboard, Rolling Stone, i-D, COLORS, and PAPER.
His discography includes the debut album STILL (2019), which delves into post-traumatic growth and self-reflection; ELEMENTS Vol. 1 (2020), a genre-defying project that won the 2021 JUNO Award for Rap Recording of the Year and was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize; and PANIC (2023), which earned him two 2024 JUNO Awards for Rap Album/EP of the Year and Rap Single of the Year for “Someone I Knew.”
TOBi’s work resonates with audiences seeking authenticity and emotional depth, solidifying his place as a transformative voice in contemporary music.
Simple Plan Documentary ‘The Kids In The Crowd’ Launches July 8 on Prime Video
Prime Video announced the launch date, trailer, and key art for Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd, an inmate documentary capturing the remarkable 25-year journey of Canadian punk rock fan favorites, Simple Plan. The documentary launches July 8 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“We’re thrilled to share this first look at our documentary. The film captures our journey, struggles, and most memorable moments together. Creating it has been deeply meaningful, and sharing our story is the perfect way to celebrate our 25th anniversary,” said the band. “The Kids in the Crowd is about dreaming big and perseverance. It’s a story of friendship, brotherhood, and music’s transformative power. Our hope is that it encourages people to believe in themselves and inspires a new generation of kids to find their passion, follow their hearts, and maybe even start a band in their own garage or basement…just like we did!” As a companion to the documentary, available now, Amazon Music is offering fans an exclusive early demo version of ‘I’m Just A Kid’, from the album, ‘No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls’.
The soundtrack full will launch with the documentary on July 8. The band is currently on their “Bigger Than You Think!” Headline Tour across North America.
Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd offers an unprecedented look into the band’s journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. The documentary chronicles the creation of hits like “Welcome to My Life,” “I’d Do Anything,” and “Perfect,” and examines the band’s continued impact as one of the most successful punk rock bands still selling out shows worldwide. Fans will experience never-before-seen archival footage, along with new interviews with band members and celebrated icons of the punk rock community, including Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland and Noodles (The Offspring), and Fat Mike (NOFX).
The documentary is produced by Sphere Media with executive producers Bruno Dubé, Renaud Chassé, and Marie-Hélène Tremblay, and producer Samuel Sauvageau. Didier Charrette directs.
For more than two decades, SIMPLE PLAN has been one of the most culturally and commercially successful bands in rock. Their mul-platinum 2002 debut album, No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls bore the smash singles “I’d Do Anything,” “I’m Just A Kid,” “Addicted” and “Perfect,” while subsequent hits “Welcome To My Life,” “Summer Paradise,” “Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?),” “Shut Up!” and “What’s New Scooby-Doo?” have cemented their legacy as pop-punk legends. In all, the Montreal formed quartet has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, captivated the main stages of the Vans Warped Tour and When We Were Young, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics and with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, sold out shows around the world and raised more than $3 million through the Simple Plan Foundation. Their videos have garnered more than a billion YouTube views, while their inescapable social media presence driven another billion views on the viral #ImJustAKid Challenge alongside videos from NSYNC, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith, and Venus and Serena Williams.
Violent Femmes Announce Fall 2025 Tour With Full Album Show in Milwaukee
The trailblazing folk-punk band Violent Femmes have announced that they are bringing their genre-defying sound back to the stage with a highly anticipated North American Fall Tour.
Known for their stripped-down acoustics, gritty lyricism, and unforgettable anthems like “Gone Daddy Gone,” “Add It Up,” and “Blister in the Sun,” which was recently featured with classical instrumentation in the trailer for the hit Netflix show “Four Seasons,” the Femmes continue to resonate with generations of audiences through their raw and unfiltered stage performances.
The Fall Tour will kick off on October 3 in Wilmington, DE at the Grand Opera House and will hit several major markets including Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Chicago along the way. It will culminate with a special “Evening with the Violent Femmes” show in their hometown of Milwaukee, WI at the Riverside Theatre on October 18, where they will perform their first two albums in their entirety.
“Hey! Goin out again playing our classics – along with stuff that no one has heard – even us!” said Gordon Gano, lead vocalist and guitarist. “Hope to see you and roll with the rock!”
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 20 at 10 AM local time. VIP ticket packages are available for all tour dates, starting Wednesday, June 18.
Since bursting onto the scene in the early ’80s with their groundbreaking self-titled debut, the Violent Femmes have cultivated a fiercely loyal fanbase and influenced generations of musicians. Their live performances remain both unpredictable and exhilarating-a mix of acoustic punk energy, sardonic storytelling, and virtuosic musicianship. The Fall Tour 2025 promises to continue this legacy with a new chapter unfolding with each special engagement.
The official tour dates are as follows:
October 3 Grand Opera House Wilmington, DE
October 4 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
October 5 The Lyric Baltimore, MD
October 6 Count Basie Center for the Arts Red Bank, NJ
October 8 State Theatre Portland, ME
October 9 Chevalier Theatre Medford, MA
October 10 The Strand Ballroom Providence, RI
October 11 The Flynn Burlington, VT
October 14 Santander Arena Reading, PA
October 15 Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA
October 16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne, IN
October 17 Salt Shed Chicago, IL
October 18 The Riverside Theatre* Milwaukee, WI
*An Evening with the Violent Femmes
Telluride Bluegrass Partners With nugs for 2025 Livestream Experience
Telluride Bluegrass is proud to announce their partnership with nugs, which ensures Festivarians near and far can experience the magic of this year’s festival via livestream, from the comfort of their home. Physically taking place this weekend, June 19-22, in beautiful Telluride, Colorado, the festival is ground zero for the ever-expansive roots music scene, and this year’s lineup is a continuation of this truth.
Dubbed Festivarians after a reinterpreted version of C.P. Cafavy’s poem, “Ithaka,” was printed in a 1994 Planet Bluegrass brochure, the term stuck and was embodied in a way that nobody could’ve guessed. These droves of families, friends, and music lovers make their yearly pilgrimage to Telluride’s Town Park to take in not just the most beautiful music festival, but maybe the most tight-knit community of repeat ticket-holders known to man. They know exactly what it means to be a Festivarian and are happy to invite newcomers to their fold.
“When you set out for the festival, ask that your way be long…
and if you find her poor, the festival has not deceived you,
without her you would not have set out,
and would not have known what it means to be a festivarian…”
Expanding the Festavarian experience worldwide, the Telluride Bluegrass nugs stream begins on Thursday, June 19th at 1 PM MST, featuring live sets from Chris Thile, Mountain Grass Unit, The Travelin’ McCourys, I’m With Her, Thee Sacred Souls, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The stream will end around midnight MST.
Friday, June 20th’s Telluride Bluegrass stream begins again at 1 PM MST and features sets from Rainbow Girls, Tim O’Brien Band, Punch Brothers, Dan Tyminski Band, Lake Street Dive, and Greensky Bluegrass. The stream will again end around midnight MST.
Saturday, June 21st follows a similar schedule with a 1:45 PM MST stream start featuring sets from Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez (trio), Yonder Mountain String Band, Kasey Chambers, Sam Bush Band, and Toy Factory Project. The stream will end around 11:30p MST.
On Sunday, June 22nd, nugs’s livestream starts at 1:15 PM MST and features Ken Pomeroy, Rebirth Brass Band, and the Telluride House Band (Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyers, Stuart Duncan, Chris Thile). Special re-broadcast sets on Sunday’s stream include Charles Wesley Godwin (2023 at Telluride) and The String Cheese Incident (2023 at Telluride). Sunday’s stream wraps at 9:25 PM MST.
Tickets and camping passes are still available in limited quantities for Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2025 and can be found right here.
Soulweaver and Gypsy’s Kiss Announces June 2025 Dual-Headliner UK Tour
Two powerhouse bands, Soulweaver and Gypsy’s Kiss, are joining forces for a special three-date UK tour in June 2025. The run kicks off on Friday, June 20 at The Six Six in Cambridge, continues at the legendary Cart and Horses in London on Saturday, June 21, and wraps up at The Victoria in Swindon on Sunday, June 22.
Joining them for the Cambridge and London shows are special guests Pearl Handled Revolver, known for their distinctive style and recent acclaimed album. Please note, Pearl Handled Revolver will not be appearing at the Swindon date.
Audiences are encouraged to support independent venues and bands by purchasing tickets in advance.
The tour marks an exciting return for Soulweaver, the UK-based rock/metal trio reuniting after an eight-year hiatus. Formed in 2009 by guitarist and vocalist Goodge and bassist ‘M’, the band has now welcomed powerhouse drummer James Barber to the lineup, adding new drive to their already high-octane sound. With a history of sharing stages with icons such as Wishbone Ash, Nazareth, FM, and Black Star Riders, Soulweaver are known for their emotionally charged songwriting, blistering live shows, and unmistakable classic British rock spirit with a modern edge.
Their comeback single, Red, arrives in June 2025 and sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling new chapter. The track delivers massive hooks, melodic intensity, and a fiery blend of hard rock and modern metal—an authentic reflection of the band’s passion and renewed energy.
Meanwhile, Gypsy’s Kiss bring their own rich legacy to the stage. Originally formed in 1974 by David Smith and Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris, the band holds a unique place in British rock history. Sitting proudly at the top of the Iron Maiden family tree, Gypsy’s Kiss combine rock, blues, and a touch of prog in a sound that continues to evolve. With a new album on the horizon, fans can expect fresh material alongside their classic high-energy set.
This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience two bands with distinct legacies and powerful live reputations on the same bill. Expect passionate performances, soaring riffs, and a shared commitment to keeping the spirit of rock alive and well.
Tour Dates:
- Friday 20 June 2025 – The Six Six, Cambridge (with Pearl Handled Revolver)
- Saturday 21 June 2025 – Cart and Horses, London (with Pearl Handled Revolver)
- Sunday 22 June 2025 – The Victoria, Swindon (no support)