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Seether and Daughtry Announce Massive 2025 Co-Headline Tour Across North America

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Seether and Daughtry Announce Massive 2025 Co-Headline Tour Across North America

Today, Seether and Daughtry announce their 2025 co-headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on October 1 at The Dome in Virginia Beach making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and more before wrapping up in Fort Lauderdale at War Memorial Auditorium on November 15.

Daughtry’s latest single, “The Day I Die,” dropped in April, following the release of their Shock To The System (Part One) EP in September 2024. The band is currently supporting  Disturbed and will be joining Creed on select 2025 tour dates. Seether is fresh off the release of their ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, which was released in September 2024, and just wrapped up their own spring headline run.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, June 3 at 10am ET with limited early bird pricing available at select amphitheaters. Additional presales run throughout the week before the general onsale on Friday, June 6 at 10am local time at seether.com and daughtryofficial.com.

VIP: The tour will also offer VIP Packages for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit seether.com and daughtryofficial.com.

Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. The record was nominated for 4 GRAMMY Awards and won 4 American Music Awards, alongside 7 Billboard Music Awards, including “Album of the Year.” Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, the band released their record Dearly Beloved, with singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” all cracking the Top 10. Following yet another Top 10 success with their 2023 smash cover of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, Daughtry ushered in a new sonic era with their debut Big Machine Records single, “Artificial.” The return to their rock roots scored the band their first No. 1 single in the Active Rock format, generating back-to-back No. 1s with their subsequent single, “Pieces,” and laid the groundwork for their new EP, Shock to the System (Part One), out now on all platforms. Catch Daughtry on the road this spring alongside Disturbed on The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour. 

Since forming in Pretoria, South Africa in 1999, Seether (Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey and Corey Lowery) has amassed a global fanbase that has grown organically with purpose and commitment, offering their fans around the world camaraderie, comfort and a sense of personal power. Their impressive sales and chart history includes three platinum and two gold albums, 22 #1 singles, 21 Top 5 multi- format hits, single sales topping 17 million and over 2 billion streams worldwide across all platforms. Seether is Billboard’s #8 All-Time Mainstream Rock Artist, which covers the 40-year history of the chart’s existence.

SEETHER AND DAUGHTRY 2025 TOUR DATES:
Wed Oct 01 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
Fri Oct 03 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sat Oct 04 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Tue Oct 07 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Wed Oct 08 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Fri Oct 10 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
Sat Oct 11 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sun Oct 12 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
Wed Oct 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Fri Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 18 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Mon Oct 20 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre Arena
Wed Oct 22 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Oct 24 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
Sat Oct 25 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
Fri Oct 31 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland*
Sat Nov 01 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Wed Nov 05 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Sat Nov 08 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
Sun Nov 09 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
Tue Nov 11 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Wed Nov 12 – Houston, TX – 713 Houston Hall
Fri Nov 14 – Port Charlotte, FL – Field of Dreamz Country Festival*^
Sat Nov 15 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
*Not A Live Nation Date
^No Kami Kehoe

ABOUT SEETHER

ABOUT DAUGHTRY

Conan Gray Drops New Single “This Song” and Announces Fall 2025 Wishbone Pajama Show Tour

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Conan Gray Drops New Single “This Song” and Announces Fall 2025 Wishbone Pajama Show Tour

Today, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, Conan Gray, releases his new single and accompanying music video for “This Song” from his forthcoming album Wishbone arriving August 15 via Republic Records.  In addition, he announces a Fall 2025 tour, The Wishbone Pajama Show, kicking off in September.

Pre-order / Pre-save Wishbone HERE.

Conan Gray: The Wishbone Pajama Show with special guest hemlocke springs, will kick off on September 11 making stops across the U.S. including his first performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 6. The tour concludes with Conan’s Mexico debut (support TBA), including headlines in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Full tour routing for the Live Nation promoted tour is below. Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale now through June 1 at 10PM PT at conangray.lnk.to/tour. The Artist Presale will begin June 3 at 10am local time and run through June 5 at 9am local time. The general on sale will begin June 5th at 10 am local time.  Conan will be performing music from the anticipated forthcoming album Wishbone for the first-time on-stage, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

Yesterday, Conan announced The Wishbone Pajama Show to his 7.4 million Instagram followers (see here), where he encouraged fans to dress up, saying “pack your sailor caps and pajama pants… pajamas encouraged but not required.”

“This Song”, written by Conan Gray and produced by Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers) marks a new era and marked evolution for the singer-songwriter who has been touted as one of the most impactful songwriters of his generation. The official music video is directed by Danica Kleinknecht (Mk.Gee) and co-stars Corey Fogelmanis.  Filmed in Texas, the single’s accompanying visual is a heartbreakingly beautiful and intimate depiction of unspoken desire.

Much like his first two albums, Conan wrote all the songs on the album from his bedroom and has reunited with Grammy Award winning longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, who executive produced Wishbone.  As a longtime collaborator, Dan Nigro has worked with Conan since 2018 including his multi-platinum selling hits “Heather” and “Maniac”.  In addition, Conan worked with Ethan Gruska, Noah Conrad, Luka Kloser and Elvira as producers on Wishbone.

On Wishbone, Conan Gray returns to his singer-songwriter roots after falling in love for the first time, showcasing his creative talents more than ever before.

After North-Carolina artist hemlocke springs (aka Isimeme “Naomi” Udu) posted a TikTok that featured her dancing with awkward enthusiasm to her soon-to-be hit “Girlfriend,” her profile rapidly skyrocketed. Her charming eccentricity and daydreamer persona positioned her as relatable enough for the average listener to buy into, but still strangely iconoclastic enough to be more than just another bedroom TikTok singer. She went on to release a slew of strong singles that evoked a wide range of genres: 2010s indie pop, the cyber-inflected funk of the 1980s Depeche Mode, the bouncing rhythms of Timbaland and The Neptunes, with her beloved Kate Bush at the helm as a huge musical inspiration. All of this culminated in a well-received EP ‘going … going … GONE!’ and a series of memorable music videos that developed springs’s aesthetic of lovably twee chaos, establishing fans among the likes of Chappell Roan, Doja Cat (who she supported on DC’s headline tour summer 24), Grimes, and Steve Lacy. hemlocke is currently in the studio working on her debut LP.

Nobody has tapped into the thoughts and feelings of this era quite like Conan Gray has. The Texas native has transformed into theGen Z singer-songwriter by never losing sight of where he came from, still writing songs in his bedroom, hand-drawing his art, and designing a world without comparison. 2020 saw him leave an indelible imprint on popular culture with his full-length debut LP, Kid Krow. Produced by longtime collaborator and GRAMMY® Award winner Dan Nigro, it bowed at #5 on the Billboard 200, went Platinum, and yielded a series of signature smashes, including the 4x-Platinum “Heather,” 3x-Platinum “Maniac,” and Gold-Certified “Comfort Crowd,” “The Story,” “Wish You Were Sober,” and “The Cut That Always Bleeds.” Among these staples, he entered rarified air with “Heather,” becoming “one of a handful of songs with 2 billion streams penned by one writer (Conan).” With 12 billion total streams to date, Conan returned to the top of the charts with Superache [2022] and Found Heaven [2024]. Moreover, he has incited the applause of The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vogue, GQ, V Man, PAPER, The FADER, Billboard, and NPR in addition to performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, TODAY, and more. He has taken flight as an arena headliner, selling out hallowed venues such as Madison Square Garden. A fixture at events like the Met Gala, Conan’s just as uncompromisingly influential as a style icon, embracing a fashion-forward aesthetic like no other. Beyond thriving as a songwriter, he serves as the core creative director, shaping every layer of his vision down to creating cover art and co-directing music videos. He turns the page on his next chapter in 2025 with his fourth full-length album, Wishbone [Republic Records], beginning with the single “This Song.”

The Wishbone Pajama Show – Tour Dates:

September 11                     Cuyahoga Falls, OH       Blossom Music Center

September 13                     Cincinnati, OH                Riverbend Music Center

September 14                     Tinley Park, IL                 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

September 16                     Pittsburgh, PA                  Petersen Events Center

September 17                     Clarkston, MI                    Pine Knob Music Theatre

September 19                     Bridgeport, CT                  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

September 20                     Fairfax, VA                        EagleBank Arena

September 22                     Hollywood, FL                   Hard Rock Live

September 24                     Nashville, TN                     Ascend Amphitheater

September 26                     Charlotte, NC                     PNC Music Pavilion

September 28                     St. Louis, MO                     Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

September 29                     Kansas City, MO                Starlight Theatre

October 1                               West Valley City, UT       Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

October 3                               Mountain View, CA         Shoreline Amphitheatre

October 4                               San Diego, CA                   Viejas Arena

October 6                               Morrison, CO                    Red Rocks Amphitheatre

[Support TBA for the following dates]

October 16                            Mexico City, MX                Palacio de los Deportes

October 17                            Guadalajara, MX               Auditorio Telmex

October 19                            Monterrey, MX                  Auditorio Banamex

Wishbone Tracklisting:

  1. Actor
  2. This Song
  3. Vodka Cranberry
  4. Romeo
  5. My World
  6. Class Clown
  7. Nauseous
  8. Caramel
  9. Connell
  10. Sunset Tower
  11. Eleven Eleven
  12. Care

The Beat of Slot Machines: Resonance of Gambling and Music

Eric Alper
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By Mitch Rice

The casino floor is a symphony of sights and sounds, a carefully orchestrated environment designed to captivate and engage. Among the flashing lights and the murmur of crowds, the distinct auditory landscape of slot machines plays a crucial, often underestimated, role. The music, jingles, and sound effects that emanate from these “one-armed bandits” are not mere embellishments; they are integral components that shape the player’s experience, influencing emotions, behavior, and the overall allure of gambling. With this in mind, let’s talk about the intricate relationship between the beat of slot machines and the resonance of gambling and music.

Crafting Immersive Worlds

Modern slot games are often elaborate thematic experiences, transporting players to ancient Egypt, mythical lands, futuristic cities, or even into the worlds of popular movies and TV shows. Music and sound design are paramount in establishing and reinforcing these themes. For instance, a slot game with an ancient Egyptian theme might feature mystical melodies and the sounds of shifting sands, while a Western-themed game could incorporate guitar riffs and harmonica tunes. This thematic coherence, achieved through carefully selected audio elements, enhances player immersion, making the gaming experience more captivating and emotionally resonant. The goal is to make players feel as if they are part of the game’s narrative, deepening their engagement. If you’re looking for diverse gaming experiences with rich thematic soundscapes, you can check out gamechampions for gaming options.

The Psychology of Sound

The sounds emanating from slot machines are meticulously crafted to tap into player psychology. Upbeat, high-tempo music can evoke excitement and encourage faster play, while slower, more melodic tunes might induce relaxation and prolong gaming sessions. Winning sounds, often characterized by high-pitched, major-mode melodies with chimes and coin-clattering effects, are particularly significant. These sounds trigger the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine and creating a sense of pleasure and achievement, even for small wins. This positive reinforcement is a powerful motivator, encouraging continued play. Conversely, losing sounds are rarely emphasized, contributing to an environment where the perception of winning is amplified.

Sound Design and the Near Miss

A significant psychological aspect of slot machine design is the “near-miss” effect – when the outcome is close to a win, such as two out of three jackpot symbols aligning. Sound design plays a crucial role in amplifying the emotional impact of these near misses. Specific audio cues can build tension and anticipation as the reels slow down, making the player feel that a big win is imminent. Even when a near miss results in a loss, the preceding sounds can create a heightened sense of excitement and encourage further play, as the player feels they are “close” to winning. This careful orchestration of sound keeps players engaged and hopeful.

The Allure of Branded and Musician-Themed Slots

A growing trend in the slot machine industry is the development of games themed around famous musicians, bands, and entertainment franchises. These slots leverage the pre-existing popularity and emotional connection fans have with these artists and brands. Games featuring icons like Jimi Hendrix, Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson, Motörhead, and even pop groups like *NSYNC, incorporate their hit songs and recognizable imagery. For fans, playing these slots offers a multi-sensory experience, combining the thrill of gambling with the pleasure of listening to their favorite music.

How Music Influences Playtime and Spending

The carefully curated soundscapes of slot machines can subtly influence how long individuals play and potentially how much they wager. The continuous loop of stimulating sounds, combined with the absence of clocks and external windows in many physical casinos, can distort the perception of time, leading to longer play sessions. Fast-paced music may prompt quicker betting, while more ambient, relaxing tunes can encourage leisurely, extended play. Several studies have indicated that sound, in general, makes the gaming session more arousing and that players often prefer playing with sound on, although a TapResearch study found 91% of people asked said they preferred the sound off while playing.

Awareness in an Immersive Environment

The same auditory techniques that create excitement and reinforce play can, for some individuals, contribute to compulsive or addictive behaviors. The constant positive reinforcement from winning sounds, even for “losses disguised as wins” (where the payout is less than the bet), can create a skewed perception of success. Recognizing this, some discussions in the industry and among researchers highlight the need for responsible gaming initiatives, which includes designing sounds that are engaging but not overly manipulative and providing players with options to control or mute audio.

The beat of slot machines is far more than just background noise; it is a powerful, scientifically informed tool that shapes the entire gambling experience. The resonance between gambling and music is a complex interplay of psychology, technology, and entertainment, a symphony meticulously composed to keep players engaged and the reels spinning. As technology continues to evolve, with advancements like 3D audio and virtual reality on the horizon, the auditory dimension of slot machines is set to become even more intricate and influential.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Aminé Announces Global Fall Tour Supporting Critically Acclaimed ‘13 Months of Sunshine’

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Aminé Announces Global Fall Tour Supporting Critically Acclaimed ‘13 Months of Sunshine’

Aminé announces a tour in support of his recently-released album 13 Months of Sunshine across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe for this Fall. He’ll be kicking off the tour with the second edition of The Best Day Ever Festival taking place September 13th and 14th in his hometown of Portland before taking the music of his new acclaimed album and his storied catalog across the Live Nation-promoted 4-month run.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist pre-sale beginning Wednesday, May 28 at 7am local time. Sign up now at https://aminemusic.com/. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 30 at 9am local time.

EU/UK TICKET ACCESS: Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in

France, Denmark and Sweden. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, May 28 at 9am local.

Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the countries listed and the UK from Friday, May 30 at 9am local. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

VIP: In select cities, the shows will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit https://aminemusic.com/.

The tour announcement closely follows a pair of sold out release parties in Los Angeles and New York, where Aminé and friends celebrated the release of the new album and debuted the songs live for the first time since its release. 13 Months of Sunshine‘s title is a play on the Gregorian 13-month calendar that Aminé’s native Ethiopia and Eritrea follow, as well as a direct reference to the Western marketing campaigns to entice tourists to visit Ethiopia in the 60’s and 70’s. “They came up with this slogan to show people that there was so much more to Ethiopia than what is advertised,” the rapper shared, “I related so heavily to it, because on this album, I am showing that there’s so much more than what everyone assumes about my music—myself included.” Guided by intimate conversations with family members, specifically his father, and the strong ties to his East African heritage, 13 Months of Sunshine sees the rapper reevaluate his meteoric success and the legacy he wants to leave behind through intentional storytelling.

Executive produced by Dahi (Ravyn Lenae, SZA, Kendrick Lamar), every line on the 16-song album passes the “small reading room test” through lyrics that he “would be proud to read, without music and in front of 30 people,” Aminé explains, “Every line had to pass that test.” From the Waxahatchee-featuring indie pop beauty of “History” to the psych-synth invocation of Toro y Moi-assisted album closer “Images” on 13 Months of Sunshine, the rapper presents his most exacting vision to date as well as a ferocious appetite as both a listener and curator of sound.

Listen to 13 Months of Sunshine now and see all upcoming Aminé tour dates below of tickets going on sale this Friday.

Upcoming Live Dates

# – support from Lido

& – support from Sango

 % – support from Tommy Gold

 ^ – support from Niko B

9/13 – Portland, OR @ The Best Day Ever Festival

9/14 – Portland, OR @ The Best Day Ever Festival

9/16 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater #

9/18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic #

9/19 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater # *

9/20 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre #

9/23 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues #

9/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall # *

9/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre #

9/27 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium #

9/29 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom #

9/30 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live – Moody Theater #

10/2 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works #

10/3 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy &

10/5 – New York, NY @ Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage &

10/6 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia &

10/7 – Washington, DC @ Echostage &

10/8 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway &

10/10 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY &

10/11 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY &

10/12 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS &

10/14 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed &

10/16 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit &

10/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club & *

10/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis &

11/24 – Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia Theatre %

11/28 – Antwerp, BE @ De Roma %

11/30 – Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel %

12/2 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Ritz Manchester %

12/3 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton %

12/5 – Zurich, CH @ Komplex 457 ^

12/7 – Warsaw, PL @ Progresja ^

12/9 – Frankfurt, DE @ ZOOM Frankfurt ^

12/10 – Hamburg, DE @ Große Freiheit 36 ^

12/11 – Luxembourg, LU @ den Atelier ^

12/12 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg Max ^

12/14 – Berlin, DE @ Huxleys Neue Welt ^

12/15 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg Max ^

12/16 – Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall ^

12/19 – Copenhagen, DK @ Falkonersalen ^

12/21 – Stockholm, SE @ Fållan ^

*Non-Live Nation Date

+With Lido

=With Sango

%With Tommy Gold

^With Niko B

Latin Music Sensation Announces Extensive 2025 Tour Across Americas and Spain

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Latin Music Sensation Announces Extensive 2025 Tour Across Americas and Spain

Renowned Latin producer and global artist Mora has announced his brand new global tour today – “LO MISMO DE LA OTRA VEZ”- fresh off the surprise announcement and sold out of two shows at the historic Coliseo de Puerto Rico.  This summer, Mora will kick off his tour in Latin America and Spain before bringing the show to the United States where he will make over 17 stops throughout the country including Los Angeles, Miami, New York and more.  With a stage full of new technology and an incredible new production, this tour—promoted by Live Nation—will feature songs from his newest album Lo Mismo De Siempre, as well as some of his most iconic hits.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Live Nation presale beginning on Wednesday, May 28 at 10AM local time. Live Nation and TicketMaster sale will be available on Thursday, May 29 at 10am local time. General onsale begins on Friday, May 30 at 10AM local at MoraTour.com.

VIP: 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, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge Experience, exclusive VIP gift item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Latin music powerhouse MORA has once again proven why he’s one of the most influential voices in the global urban scene. The tour announcement comes on the heels of his latest album release just last week, which is already generating massive global buzz. In just 24 hours, eight tracks from the project entered the Spotify Global Top 200, with the highest sitting at number 68, a testament to his growing international impact. In less than a week, the album has surpassed 92 million streams across platforms. “Lo Mismo De Siempre” debuted with 21 million streams in 24 hours, the second highest debut by a Latin artist this year and positioned itself in the the Top 50 albums in all of Latin America (except Brazil). Known for chart-topping collaborations like “Una Vez” and “Hibiki” with Bad Bunny, “512” and “Memorias” with Jhayco, and “Volando (Remix)” with Bad Bunny and Sech, Mora continues to solidify his place as a defining voice in Latin music’s new generation.

Tour Dates:

  • Thursday, July 3, 2025: Bazar Del Sabado- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
  • Friday, July 4, 2025: Complejo Cuscatlán – San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Saturday, July 5, 2025: Cayalá – Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025: Amador – Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
  • Friday, July 11, 2025: Polideportivo Alexis – Managua, Nicaragua
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025: Centro De Eventos Pedregal – San José, Costa Rica
  • Saturday, July 26, 2025: Costa 21 – Lima, Perú
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Coliseo Rumiñahui – Quito, Ecuador
  • Thursday, July 31, 2025: Explanada Output – Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Saturday, August 2, 2025: Movistar Arena – Bogotá, Colombia
  • Thursday, August 14, 2025: Puerto De Asunción – Asunción, Paraguay
  • Saturday, August 16, 2025: Movistar Arena – Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Friday, August 22, 2025: Arena Guadalajara – Guadalajara, MX
  • Friday, August 29, 2025: Palacio De Los Deportes – CDMX, MX
  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Arena Monterrey – Monterrey, MX
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Palau St Jordi – Barcelona, ES
  • Friday, September 26, 2025: Palmetum – Tenerife, ES
  • Saturday, September 27, 2025: Marenostrum – Malaga, ES
  • Sunday, September 28, 2025: Plaza De Toros – Granada, ES
  • Friday, October 3, 2025: Miribilla – Bilbao, ES
  • Saturday, October 4, 2025: Marina Sur – Valencia, ES
  • Sunday, October 5, 2025: Plaza De Toros – Murcia, ES
  • Thursday, October 9, 2025: Coliseo – A Coruña, ES
  • Friday, October 10, 2025: Movistar Arena – Madrid, ES
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025: Ovalo Feria Ganadera – Santo Domingo, RD
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025: Arizona Federal Theatre – Phoenix, AZ **
  • Sunday, November 2, 2025: Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre – San Diego, CA**
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025: Youtube Theater – Los Angeles, CA**
  • Sunday, November 9, 2025: Fox Theater – Oakland, CA**
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025: Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land – Houston, TX**
  • Saturday, November 22, 2025: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Dallas, TX**
  • Sunday, November 23, 2025: Boeing Center at Tech Port – San Antonio, TX**
  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025: The Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL**
  • Saturday, November 29, 2025: The Theater @ Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY**
  • Sunday, November, 30, 2025: Agganis Arena – Boston, MA**
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA**
  • Thursday, December 4, 2025: Kia Center – Orlando, FL**
  • Sunday, December 7, 2025: Kaseya Center – Miami, FL**
  • Friday, December 12, 2025: Estadio Bicentenario La Florida – Santiago, Chile
  • Friday, December 19, 2025: Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Saturday, December 20, 2025: Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto Rico

** LIVE NATION DATES

Los Straitjackets Return with New Album ‘Somos Los Straitjackets’ and Upcoming Tours

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Los Straitjackets Return with New Album ‘Somos Los Straitjackets’ and Upcoming Tours

Rock’n’roll stalwarts Los Straitjackets have announced their new album Somos Los Straitjackets will release on September 19th through Yep Roc Records. Their first new record of all-original material since 2012’s Jet Set, Somos Los Straitjackets was produced by Alex Hall (JD McPherson, The Cactus Blossoms) and demonstrates why they have reigned as the kings of modern instrumental rock for over thirty years. The masked quartet also shared their thrilling new single “High Wire Act,” a nostalgic, suspenseful track with retro surf-attack hooks and a raucous, spry groove.

“This is one of those lucky moments when a song just writes itself, probably when I was struggling with another song,” said guitarist Greg Townson. “I put this on my record Beyond The Horizon, but thought if I changed the rhythm it could make a good song for Los Straitjackets.”

Los Straitjackets have served as America’s premier surf rock band for over three decades. They have taken their combo sound around the world, making instrumental records, but also assuming the role of all-star backing band along the way, most notably with Nick Lowe for over a decade. It’s that collaboration that fuels Somos Los Straitjackets. The lineup that has been touring since founder Danny “Daddy-O-Grande” Amis had to drop out of day-to-day operations because of his (winning) battle against multiple myeloma is Eddie Angel, longtime bassist Pete “Mr. Pete” Curry, drummer Chris “Gringo Starr” Sprague (The Sprague Brothers, Deke Dickerson) and Rochester guitar hero Greg “Gregario” Townson (The Hi-Risers, John Ellison). Playing hundreds of songs with and without Lowe, this four-piece has coalesced into an incredibly tight, rockin’ combo.

After recording with Lowe at Alex Hall’s Reliable Recorders for 2024’s Indoor Safari, the band knew they had met the man who could capture the renewed sound of this group. They began by tracking early demos at Pete Curry’s Powow Fun Room studio in LA, then continued to fine-tune the new songs at soundchecks and even peppered them into live sets. The result is a down and dirty, electrifying, and beautiful album that pulsates with wit, twang and thunderous rock n’ roll. Somos also features two re-recordings of pandemic-era remote compositions (Townson’s “Genesee River Rock” and Angel’s “April Showers”) as well as a reimagined version of “Spinout,” a track recorded by Eddie’s other band The Neanderthals (bolstered by some guest vocals from voice-over king Tom Kenny).

“The recording process we used this time was different,” stated Angel. “We got together numerous times at the studio to work up the songs, then we recorded demos to listen back to. Having some time to tweak the songs, and in some cases play them live, really helped when it came time to record.”

With shimmering tremolo, relentless drum grooves, and hooks so catchy they don’t need lyrics to get stuck in your head, Somos Los Straitjackets is produced with a vintage touch but packed with fresh intensity. It’s both a love letter to rock ‘n’ roll’s past and a declaration of purpose with feet firmly planted in the present.

TRACK LISTING:
01) Bumper Car
02) Polaris
03) Genesee River Rock
04) High Wire Act
05) Numbskull
06) Two Steps Ahead
07) April Showers
08) Cry for a Beatle
09) Catalina Farewell
10) Copy Cat
11) Sentimental Fool
12) Bad Apple
13) Wicker Park
14) Spinout
15) Virgon

TOUR DATES:

Los Straitjackets:
06/12 – León, ES @ Espacio Vías Leónjoven
06/13 – Madrid, ES @ Copernico
06/14 – València, ES @ Toneladas Rock Club
06/15 – Barcelona, ES @ Sala La Nau
06/18 – Santiago De Compostela, ES @ Sala Capitol
06/19 – Gijón, ES @ Sala Acapulco
06/20 – Araia, ES @ Azkena Rock Festival
06/22 – Zaragoza, ES @ Rock & Blues Cafe
07/13 – Gierle, BE @ Sjock Festival

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets:
07/31 – Tarrytown, NY @ Tarrytown Music Hall
08/01 – Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall
08/02 – King Of Prussia, PA @ Concerts Under the Stars
08/03 – Pittsburg, PA @ Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
08/05 – Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere
08/06 – Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head On Stage
08/08 – Woodstock, NY @ Levon Helm Studios
08/09 – Woodstock, NY @ Levon Helm Studios
08/12 – North Truro, MA @ Payomet Performing Arts Center
08/13 – Natick, MA @ Center For Arts In Natick
08/15 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
08/16 – Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest Cafe

Los Straitjackets:
10/03 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley
10/04 – Albany, CA @ The Ivy Room
10/22 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
10/23 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall
10/24 – Homer, NY @ Homer Center for the Arts
10/25 – Rochester, NY @ Temple Theater
10/26 – Buffalo, NY @ Sportsmens Tavern
10/28 – Old Saybrook, CT @ Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
10/29 – Northampton, MA @ The Iron Horse
10/30 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
10/31 – Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall
11/01 – Fall River, MA @ Narrows Center for the Arts
11/02 – Troy, NY @ Hangar on the Hudson

CBC Reveals 2025 Polaris Music Prize Long List Featuring 40 Diverse Canadian Albums

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CBC Reveals 2025 Polaris Music Prize Long List Featuring 40 Diverse Canadian Albums

CBC presents the 2025 Polaris Music Prize has revealed its 40 nominated album Long List. The organization, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, also announced the launch of two major new initiatives, the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize and 2025 Polaris Festival.

The album Long List, presented by Canada Council for the Arts, is where Polaris reveals the 40 nominated records that will be considered for a given year’s Prize.

The 2025 Polaris Music Prize Album Long List is:

  • Art d’Ecco – Serene Demon
  • Backxwash – Only Dust Remains
  • Quinton Barnes – CODE NOIR
  • Bibi Club – Feu de garde
  • Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace
  • Caribou – Honey
  • Lou-Adriane Cassidy – Journal d’un Loup-Garou
  • Choses Sauvages – Choses Sauvages III
  • Cold Specks – Light For The Midnight
  • Antoine Corriveau – Oiseau de Nuit
  • Marie Davidson – City Of Clowns
  • Destroyer – Dan’s Boogie
  • Myriam Gendron – Mayday
  • Gloin – All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry)
  • Saya Gray – SAYA
  • Hildegard – Jour 1596
  • Yves Jarvis – All Cylinders
  • Kaia Kater – Strange Medicine
  • Bells Larsen – Blurring Time
  • Richard Laviolette – All Wild Things Are Shy
  • Wyatt C. Louis – Chandler
  • Kelly McMichael – After The Sting Of It
  • Men I Trust – Equus Asinus
  • Mustafa – Dunya
  • N NAO – Nouveau langage
  • Nemahsis – Verbathim
  • Eliza Niemi – Progress Bakery
  • The OBGMs – SORRY, IT’S OVER
  • Dorothea Paas – Think Of Mist
  • Klô Pelgag – Abracadabra
  • Population II – Maintenant Jamais
  • Ribbon Skirt – Bite Down
  • Ariane Roy – Dogue
  • Mike Shabb – Sewaside III
  • Sister Ray – Believer
  • Snotty Nose Rez Kids – RED FUTURE
  • The Weather Station – Humanhood
  • Rick White and The Sadies – Rick White and The Sadies
  • Donovan Woods – Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now
  • Yoo Doo Right – From the Heights of Our Pastureland

The Long List includes 16 first-time nominees as well as two past winners (Backxwash, Caribou) and one past Polaris Heritage Prize recipient (Rick White, as part of Eric’s Trip). In total, 189 albums were considered for the Long List by the 205 member jury this season.

The Polaris Music Prize awards $30,000 courtesy of the Slaight Family Foundation to the artist who creates the Canadian Album of the Year, judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration for genre or record sales. The Polaris Prize album winner is determined by an 11-member Polaris Grand Jury selected from the greater Polaris juror pool.

The 2025 Long List was unveiled during a reveal event at Paradise Wine Bar in Toronto’s downtown west end which featured an art installation by Polaris Community Partner Oasis Skateboard Factory. The album Long List reveal event also featured a number of previous winners and current nominees in attendance.

The Polaris Music Prize Short List, presented by FACTOR, will reveal the 10 finalist albums being considered on July 10. More details on this will be announced in the coming weeks.

Karin Ann Honors Bowie Legacy With Haunting New Single “Heroes,” Produced by Mark Plati and Featuring Bowie’s Original Band

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Karin Ann Honors Bowie Legacy With Haunting New Single “Heroes,” Produced by Mark Plati and Featuring Bowie’s Original Band

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress Karin Ann ushers in a bold new chapter in her musical journey with the release of her latest single, “Heroes,” available today on all major streaming platforms. A hauntingly personal reinterpretation of the iconic David Bowie anthem, the track was produced by Bowie’s longtime collaborator Mark Plati and features members of Bowie’s original band—creating a moving homage imbued with Karin’s distinct artistry. Known for her fearless genre-blending style, Karin Ann continues to break musical boundaries, weaving elements of folk, rock, and cinematic balladry into a cohesive sound that is uniquely her own. “Heroes” exemplifies her commitment to storytelling across genres, with a deep reverence for lyrics that resonate emotionally and thematically. Whether writing original material or reimagining classics, Karin selects songs with powerful narratives at their core, showcasing her as a multi-genre talent with a storyteller’s heart.

Accompanying the single is a captivating music video, composed of footage from Karin’s studio recording sessions with Plati and Bowie’s original band, offering fans an intimate look behind the scenes of this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.

“Heroes” follows Karin’s February release, “choking on my words” – a stirring duet with acclaimed Dutch artist and 2019 Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence – which further cemented her reputation for emotionally charged, thought-provoking music.

Karin’s 2024 debut album, through the telescope, received widespread praise for its ambitious scope and thematic depth. Tackling issues such as gender equality, the LGBTQ+ experience, mental health, and toxic love, the album showcases Karin’s fearless storytelling and sonic versatility – ranging from brutalist folk to gothic disco-rock. NME hailed it as “a confident and unflinching debut,” applauding its existential weight and cohesive vision.

Beyond music, Karin continues to make waves as an actress. She made a cameo appearance in the critically acclaimed historical drama miniseries The Tattooist of Auschwitz, portraying the character Maria. Her screen work also includes cinematic music videos for her own singles “a stranger with my face” and “favorite star,” presented as a two-part narrative series. Co-starring Ashley Moore and Gus Kenworthy, and directed by the acclaimed duo TUSK, the project was praised for its emotional storytelling and won Best Music Video at the 2023 Top Shorts Film Festival. Their collaboration extended to the striking video for “i don’t believe in God,” featuring a powerful guest appearance by Imogen Heap.

For Karin Ann, music has always been more than melody – it’s about message, meaning, and emotional truth. Her past releases aren’t just standout tracks; they’re complete stories, with each song chosen or written for the power of its lyrics and the narrative it conveys. This storytelling ethos continues to shape her evolving sound, informing a new, folk-leaning direction rooted in authenticity and emotional depth. As she expands her creative repertoire – with new film projects on the horizon – Karin is cementing her place as a dynamic, multifaceted artist unafraid to blend genres, mediums, and cultures. “Heroes” marks the start of this new musical chapter, with more original music set for release later this year – works that increasingly draw from the rich tapestry of her Central European and Middle Eastern heritage. These influences deepen the cultural and emotional resonance of her artistry, further defining her voice as a fearless, genre-defying storyteller.

Letlive. Returns with ‘The Blackest Beautiful Revisited’ Deluxe Edition and New Single Featuring Dan Campbell

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Letlive. Returns with ‘The Blackest Beautiful Revisited’ Deluxe Edition and New Single Featuring Dan Campbell

Cult favorite post-hardcore band letlive. returns in full force this summer, reigniting their legacy with a newly remixed and remastered edition of their iconic 2013 album. The Blackest Beautiful Revisited arrives on all digital streaming platforms June 13, 2025, featuring two powerful bonus tracks and marking the band’s first digital release since reuniting.

To kick off the campaign, letlive. drops a blistering new single today: “The Dope Beat Rendition (ft. Dan Campbell)”, a reimagined version of a fan favorite featuring vocals from Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years. The single is available now across all major platforms.

Originally released in 2013, The Blackest Beautiful was a defining moment for letlive., fusing unfiltered emotion with genre-defying intensity. With Revisited, the band has sonically reimagined the album from the ground up-revitalizing every mix, remastering every moment, and adding two bonus tracks that showcase their enduring influence and collaborative spirit.

“It’s surreal hearing The Blackest Beautiful remastered after all these years,” says guitarist Jeff Sahyoun. “This record meant everything to us, and now it gets to live again in a new light. I couldn’t be more excited to share it with everyone.”

In addition to “The Dope Beat Rendition,” Revisited includes “27 Club Rendition (ft. Keith Buckley)”, featuring Many Eyes frontman in a searing new version that amplifies the urgency and vision of the original record.

“The Blackest Beautiful is a lighthouse for those who feel lost in this mad world,” adds guitarist Jean Nascimento. “It’s an honor for us to give our fans a chance to listen and have a new perspective on this album, one more time.”

The digital release coincides with letlive. returning to the stage one more time, which includes a packed summer of festival appearances and headlining dates across North America, Europe, Australia and the UK. The band will hit major stages at the DC and Orlando dates of Warped Tour, When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, Louder Than Life in Kentucky, and the UK’s 2000 Trees Festival.

This run marks letlive.’s first tour in years and has already drawn massive anticipation from fans across the globe. Full tour dates and ticket information are available now at www.letliveperiod.com.

The Blackest Beautiful Revisited Tracklisting:
1. Banshee (Ghost Fame)
2. Empty Elvis
3. White America’s Beautiful Black Market
4. Dreamer’s Disease
5. That Fear Fever
6. Virgin Dirt
7. Younger
8. The Dope Beat
9. The Priest And Used Cars
10. Pheromone Cvlt
11. 27 Club
12. The Dope Beat Rendition (ft. Dan Campbell)
13. 27 Club Rendition (ft. Keith Buckley)

Rising Indie-Rock Star Meg Elsier Announces Deluxe Edition of Debut Album ‘spittake’ with New Tracks and Tour Dates

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Rising Indie-Rock Star Meg Elsier Announces Deluxe Edition of Debut Album ‘spittake’ with New Tracks and Tour Dates

Today, rising indie-rock force meg elsier announces the deluxe edition of her widely praised debut album, spittake, set for release on July 25 via Bright Antenna Records. The expanded project features 17 tracks in total, including a live recording, never-before-heard demos, and B-sides that offer a deeper, more unfiltered glimpse into the emotional and creative core of one of 2024’s most compelling debut records.

“These B-sides, these demos, this deluxe—it’s a celebration of all the little choices that made ‘spittake’ what it is,” says meg. “It’s a look under the hood. A practice in vulnerability. A lighter grip. I wanted to show how much beauty can exist in the unfinished and imperfect.”

With her signature blend of gauzy shoegaze textures, grungy guitars, and sharp, introspective lyrics, deluxe edition sees meg peeling back the layers and inviting listeners into the messy, uncertain, and deeply human process behind the music. Reflecting on this approach, she explains that “artists and creatives have the ability to seem untouchable—to remain inches off the ground, and honestly that seems safer sometimes. But sometimes it seems like curation to the point of alienation. I wanted to start this off right and honest. That was the intention with ‘spittake.’ It’s the intention with the deluxe. And it’s the intention with the next album.”

The first single from the deluxe edition, “sportscar [scrapped],” arrives June 18. A sleek, emotionally charged indie-pop track with alt-rock undercurrents, the song builds from hushed vulnerability into a bold, driving chorus that mirrors the emotional acceleration suggested in its title.

This summer, meg joins Blondshell on tour starting June 11 in Minneapolis, with stops in Chicago, Columbus, Toronto, and Montreal. She’ll then hit the road with Liz Cooper for shows in Brooklyn, Washington DC, Durham, and Nashville. Tickets are on sale now.

Based in Nashville, meg elsier is a singer, songwriter, and visual artist making waves as one of indie-rock’s most exciting new voices. Her 2024 debut spittake earned acclaim from DIY Magazine, OnesToWatch, and CLASH for its emotionally raw storytelling and lush, genre-blending production. Known for weaving humor, heartbreak, and honesty into every song, meg continues to cement her place as a fearless and singular artist to watch.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
June 11 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line*
June 13 – Chicago, IL @ Metro Chicago*
June 14 – Columbus, OH @ Skullys Music Diner*
June 16 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre*
June 17 – Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Fairmount* 
June 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool^
June 20 – Washington DC @ Comet Ping Pong^
June 21 – Durham, NC @ The Pinhook^
June 26 – Nashville, TN @ Soft Junk^
*supporting Blondshell
^ with Liz Cooper

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