Genesis fans have a new way to experience one of progressive rock’s most ambitious albums. New York City artist Nathaniel Barlam created a full animated interpretation of Genesis’s 1974 double album ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway,’ translating the record’s surreal lyrics and narrative into visual form. The film follows the story of Rael as each song unfolds, giving new life to one of the band’s most mythic works. Barlam spent more than two years developing the animation between April 2017 and December 2019, carefully illustrating the album’s characters, imagery, and shifting landscapes while balancing the project with other creative work.
Genesis Sees ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ Reimagined In Animated Film
Global Music Showcase Mundial Montréal Opens Artist Applications For 2026 Edition
Global music showcase Mundial Montréal has opened applications for artists hoping to take part in its 2026 edition. The international industry gathering returns to Montreal for its 16th year and invites artists looking to expand their reach across national and global markets. Apply here.
Artists can submit projects through the official application form with submissions open until the deadline. A selection committee made up of music industry professionals will review entries based on artistic quality, originality, market momentum, and the potential impact of appearing at the event.
Selected artists will perform as part of the official showcase programming and gain access to conferences, mentor sessions, and industry networking opportunities during the event week.
Mundial Montréal has built a reputation as a key platform for artists developing international touring and collaboration opportunities within the global music market.
Flo Rida And UB40 Lead Star Packed Concert Series At OLG Stage
The OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino is rolling out a wide ranging lineup of concerts and comedy featuring Flo Rida, UB40, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Terry Fator. The series also includes two Classic Albums Live performances celebrating Pink Floyd’s legendary albums ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘The Wall’ performed note for note on stage.
Classic Albums Live opens the run with two nights dedicated to Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking recordings. ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ arrives first followed by ‘The Wall,’ bringing the studio precision and musical impact of those albums directly to the concert stage.
The schedule continues with Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys joining forces for The Brotherhood Tour, followed by Flo Rida bringing his global hip hop dance hits to the venue. The summer lineup also includes Terry Fator’s comedy and ventriloquism showcase ‘Pure Imagination.’
Later in the year, reggae pop legends UB40 close the run with The Unstoppable Tour. Tickets for all performances are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Legendary Producer Rick Rubin Shares Creative Philosophy In Conversation With Jay Shetty
Legendary producer Rick Rubin opens the door to his creative philosophy in a wide ranging conversation with Jay Shetty. Rubin, whose production work spans artists from Johnny Cash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Run DMC and Adele, discusses how creativity thrives when artists strip ideas down to their most honest form. The conversation explores his approach to breaking through creative blocks, nurturing originality, and avoiding the pressure to follow trends. Rubin’s perspective reflects decades spent shaping some of the most influential albums in modern music while encouraging artists to trust instinct, curiosity, and experimentation.
Mirvish Musical ‘& Juliet’ Extends Toronto Run At Royal Alexandra Theatre
The pop powered musical ‘& Juliet’ is extending its Toronto run following strong audience demand. Producers David Mirvish and Hannah Mirvish announced the Canadian production will now play through July 5 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale now. The show features a score built from the songwriting catalog of Max Martin and a book by Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read.
A special sing along performance is also scheduled, inviting audiences to join in on the musical’s playlist of global pop hits. The score includes songs originally recorded by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.
The Toronto production stars Vanessa Sears in the title role alongside David Silvestri, Julia McLellan, George Krissa, Matt Raffy, Sarah Nairne, David Jeffery and Brandon Antonio, supported by a full Canadian ensemble cast.
Since premiering in Manchester in 2019, ‘& Juliet’ has become a global theatrical hit, reaching Broadway, touring North America and appearing on stages across multiple continents. The Toronto production continues that momentum with a pop fueled reimagining of Shakespeare’s story built around some of the most recognizable songs of the last three decades.
House Music Hitmaker John Summit Launches Ibiza Residency With Experts Only
House music hitmaker John Summit is taking a major step in his global rise with a nine week Ibiza residency at UNVRS. The electronic producer will headline consecutive Monday nights through the summer with his Experts Only label leading each weekly takeover at the club.
The residency places Summit directly in the center of Ibiza’s peak season schedule. His Experts Only brand anchors the nights, bringing the sound and energy that have driven Summit’s rapid ascent across global dance floors.
Summit’s connection with the island has grown quickly in recent years. He first played Ibiza in 2022 at Ushuaïa Ibiza, returned the following year with performances at Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza, and later sold out a two night takeover at Hï Ibiza.
The new residency also puts Summit alongside major names on the UNVRS calendar. David Guetta leads Friday nights while Carl Cox commands Sunday shows, positioning the club as one of the focal points of Ibiza’s summer electronic scene.
Comedy Superstar Gabriel Iglesias Expands “1976 Tour A Fluffy Celebration” Across North America
Comedy superstar Gabriel Iglesias is adding more stops to his stand-up run “1976 Tour A Fluffy Celebration,” extending the North American tour with a new slate of arena and theater dates. The expanded leg moves through major markets including Eugene, Anchorage, Vancouver, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Austin before closing in Texas.
The schedule includes multiple nights at the Bakersfield Fox Theater and a special stadium event at SoFi Stadium where Iglesias shares the stage with comedian Jo Koy for the “ONE NIGHT ONLY!” show in Los Angeles. The run also features major arena stops across Canada and the United States.
Known worldwide as “Fluffy,” Iglesias continues to draw massive crowds with his energetic storytelling and animated stage presence. The tour celebrates his decades-long career while bringing his signature comedy style to large audiences across North America.
Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale now following presale access and general public ticket releases.
Tour Dates:
3/5/26 – Matthew Knight Arena – Eugene, OR
3/6/26 – Alaska Airlines Center – Anchorage, AK
3/7/26 – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
3/12/26 – Rogers Place – Edmonton, AB
3/13/26 – Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, MB
3/19/26 – Bakersfield Fox Theater – Bakersfield, CA
3/20/26 – Bakersfield Fox Theater – Bakersfield, CA
3/21/26 – SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, CA
4/2/26 – Bojangles Coliseum – Charlotte, NC
4/3/26 – Lenovo Center – Raleigh, NC
4/4/26 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA
4/9/26 – Hertz Arena – Estero, FL
4/10/26 – Benchmark International Arena – Tampa, FL
4/11/26 – Pensacola Bay Center – Pensacola, FL
4/23/26 – Moody Center – Austin, TX
4/24/26 – Hilliard Center – Corpus Christi, TX
4/25/26 – Doggett Ford Park Arena – Beaumont, TX
Men At Work Announce Summer Tour With Toad The Wet Sprocket
Australian new wave hitmakers Men At Work are returning to the road with a Summer 2026 North American tour led by founding frontman Colin Hay. The run moves through amphitheaters, theaters, and festival stages across the United States and features support from Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife on most dates.
The tour includes a major early appearance at BottleRock Festival before launching the headline run in Florida. From there, Men At Work travel through cities including Atlanta, Nashville, Detroit, Atlantic City, and Reno before closing the tour in Los Angeles.
More than four decades after the group’s formation, Colin Hay continues to lead Men At Work with a lineup that includes Jimmy Branly, Yosmel Montejo, San Miguel Perez, Rachel Mazer, and Cecilia Noël. The songs remain powerful live, driven by unmistakable hooks and the sharp storytelling that made the group one of the defining pop rock acts of the early 1980s.
Tickets are on sale now through phased presales and general public ticketing.
Tour Dates:
05/22 – Napa, CA @ BottleRock Festival
07/16 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater *
07/17 – St. Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre *
07/18 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound *
07/19 – TBA
07/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre *
07/22 – Southaven, MS @ BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove *
07/23 – Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle *
07/24 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple *
07/26 – Cohasset, MA @ The Music Circus *
07/28 – Durham, NH @ The Whittemore Center *
07/29 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater *
07/31 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Hotel Casino Event Center ^
08/01 – Harrington, DE @ Delaware State Fair *
08/02 – TBA
08/05 – TBA
08/06 – Bloomington, IL @ Grossinger Motors Arena *
08/07 – New Lenox, IL @ Performing Arts Pavilion @ The Commons *
08/08 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Cove At Harrah’s Casino *
08/10 – Salina, KS @ Stiefel Theatre *
08/14 – Carnation, WA @ Remlinger Farms *
08/17 – TBA
08/18 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Resort Casino *
08/19 – TBA
08/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The United Theater on Broadway *
- w/ Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife
^ w/ Toad the Wet Sprocket
UK Metalcore Standouts Architects Announce “Broken Mirror Tour” Across North America
UK metalcore standouts Architects are bringing the “Broken Mirror Tour” across the United States with a spring run of headline shows and festival appearances. The tour supports their album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ and moves through venues and major rock gatherings across the country before heading into a busy European festival season.
The routing includes stops at Grand Theatre in Reno, House of Blues in Las Vegas, Revel in Albuquerque, Stubb’s in Austin, and The Ritz in Raleigh. The band also appears at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple before shifting to European events such as Rock am Ring, Download Festival, Hellfest, and Nova Rock.
Holy Watr joins the non festival shows as direct support, adding another layer of heavy energy to the run. Architects continue to push forward with a catalog that blends metalcore intensity, modern production, and arena ready power.
The tour builds on the momentum of ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between,’ which features singles “Seeing Red,” “Blackhole,” and “Whiplash,” songs that extend the band’s hard hitting sound and expansive live presence.
Tour Dates:
04/28 – Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre *
04/29 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues *
05/02 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel *
05/04 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s *
05/05 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street *
05/07 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City *
05/08 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz *
05/10 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
05/12 – St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn *
05/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom *
05/15 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room *
05/16 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
06/05 – Nürnberg, Germany @ Rock am Ring
06/07 – Nürnberg, Germany @ Rock am Ring
06/11–13 – Interlaken, Switzerland @ Greenfield Festival
06/12–14 – Castle Donington, UK @ Download Festival
06/14 – Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock
06/20 – Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
06/21 – Clisson, France @ Hellfest
06/25 – Ysselstyne, Netherlands @ Jera on Air
06/26 – Leipzig, Germany @ Impericon Festival
06/27 – Münster, Germany @ Vainstream
- – with Holy Watr
Lord Huron Announce North American Summer Tour
Indie folk favorites Lord Huron are hitting the road again with a new run of North American dates that carries the group through amphitheaters and outdoor venues across the United States and Canada. The tour supports the album ‘The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1’ and continues the group’s steady run of atmospheric live performances built around their cinematic sound.
The schedule includes a standout night at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and festival appearances along the way. The routing stretches from the West Coast through the Midwest, the East Coast, and into Canada, with a stop scheduled in Toronto.
Lord Huron have built a reputation for immersive concerts driven by storytelling and expansive arrangements. The songs translate powerfully on stage, filling large outdoor venues with the band’s signature blend of indie folk, western imagery, and layered sound.
Tickets are on sale now through phased presales and general public ticketing. Additional information is available through the group’s official website.
Tour Dates:
02/21 — Tempe, AZ @ Innings Festival
06/02 — Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
06/04 — Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
06/06 — Missoula, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheater
06/07 — Missoula, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheater
06/09 — Cheyenne, WY @ The Lincoln
06/10 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
06/11 — Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
06/13 — Columbus, OH @ Buckeye Country Superfest
06/14 — Asheville, NC @ ExploreAsheville.com Arena
06/16 — Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium
06/18 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
06/19 — Richmond, VA @ Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
06/23 — Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
06/25 — New Haven, CT @ Westville Music Bowl
06/26 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino
07/12 — Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
07/13 — Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
07/18 — St. Paul, MN @ Minnesota Yacht Club
07/19 — Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
07/21 — Bentonville, AR @ The Momentary