Samantha Gongol opens a striking new chapter with her debut solo EP ‘Flash in the Pan!’, an eight song collection shaped by theatrical flair and emotionally charged storytelling. The project brings together new tracks like “American Boy” and “Whiplash” with earlier singles that explore self reflection, uncertainty and how time reshapes us. Jeremy Lloyd’s production on “Whiplash” offers a gentle nod to the Marian Hill sound while Gongol leans into fresh ideas with confidence. She says the EP holds something for everyone and reflects a choice to stop boxing herself in and release whatever felt true.
Samantha Gongol Steps Into A Bold New Era With Solo EP ‘Flash in the Pan!’
112 Bring Classic R&B Spirit To The Road With ‘The Room 112’ Tour
112 set out across the country this winter as Live Nation Urban rolls out the Room 112 Tour, a run of intimate shows built around the group’s timeless harmonies and deep catalog of R and B favorites. Total and Case join as special guests, turning each night into a celebration of the era that shaped so many fans. The tour stretches from early November through February, ending with a hometown finale in Atlanta. With VIP options, meet and greets and carefully curated venues, the tour promises a warm, nostalgic and high energy experience for longtime listeners and new audiences alike.
Room 112 Tour Dates:
January 23 – Los Angeles, CA // YouTube Theater
January 24 – Oakland, CA // Oakland Paramount
January 25 – Las Vegas, NV // Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
January 28 – Indianapolis, IN // Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
January 30 – Philadelphia, PA // The Met
February 1 – Washington, DC // The Theater at MGM National Harbor
February 3 – Raleigh, NC // Meymandi Concert Hall
February 5 – Charlotte, NC // Ovens Auditorium
February 6 – Atlanta, GA // Tabernacle
The Acacia Strain Bring Back Their Heavy Holiday Mayhem With ‘Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho 2025’
The Acacia Strain return with Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho 2025, a two-day December blowout at Empire Live that brings metallic holiday chaos to Albany. Vincent Bennett calls it Merry TASMAS, Round Two, an open invitation to pit, celebrate and close the year in pure heavy style. With the band headlining both nights, the lineup hits hard from top to bottom, stacking veterans, rising acts and full throttle energy. It is a festive tradition built for fans who prefer their season loud, unfiltered and absolutely crushing.
Lineups:
Saturday, December 13:
The Acacia Strain
Skinless
Fuming Mouth
Gates to Hell
No Cure
Azshara
Horse Grave
NOIR
Surfaced
Sunday, December 14:
The Acacia Strain
Full of Hell
On Broken Wings
Jivebomb
Jarhead Fertilizer
Flatwounds
Sunbloc
Evil Mind
Violent Streets
The Dream Syndicate Celebrate A Landmark Return With Massive ‘Medicine Show’ Reissue And 2025 Tour
The Dream Syndicate reclaim their storied past with the expansive 42 song ‘Medicine Show’ box set, arriving through their Down There label and Fire Records after finally securing reissue rights from Universal. The collection digs deep into their 1983 84 vaults with radio sessions, demos, rehearsals and the full WXRT broadcast alongside a remastered album drawn from the original tapes. Steve Wynn says he cannot wait to revisit the songs onstage as the band launches a U.S. fall run before heading to Europe. The set captures the wild chemistry, raw ideas and combustible spirit that defined their Medicine Show era.
Tour Dates:
Dec 9, 2025 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
Dec 10, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Crystal Ballroom
Dec 11, 2025 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
Dec 12, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Dec 13, 2025 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Dec 14, 2025 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
Johnny Gill Delivers Classic R&B Heat With Soulful New Single “One Night”
Johnny Gill releases “One Night”, a slow burning R&B ballad that taps into the passion, richness and unmistakable warmth fans have loved for decades. Written by Gregg Pagani and Francesca Richard, the track finds Gill embracing traditional R&B with total confidence, saying he simply wanted to record from the place he is in now and express himself creatively without chasing trends. He shares that his connection, love and passion for music and his fans remain unshaken. Alongside his solo momentum, Gill’s New Edition family is preparing for a hometown street naming and a 2026 North American tour.
Big Time Rush Ignite Global Excitement With 13 New Dates For Their In Real Life Worldwide Tour
Big Time Rush expand their massive In Real Life Worldwide Tour with 13 new dates, taking their reunion energy to Mexico, South America, Hawaii, Australia and the UAE. Fans are getting the ultimate dream setlist, every song from every episode of the Nickelodeon series performed live for the first time, complete with Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman joining the run. Launched by Live Nation, the tour marks a worldwide celebration of friendship, nostalgia and the band’s lasting impact. Rushers now get even more chances to relive the moments that made the group a phenomenon.
Tour Dates:
Feb 17 – Guadalajara, Mexico @ Auditorio Telmex
Feb 19 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Auditorio Banamex
Feb 21 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
Feb 24 – Bogota, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
Feb 27 – Lima, Peru @ Costa 21 Duomo
Mar 1 – Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena
Mar 3 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Movistar Arena
Mar 6 – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Espaço Unimed
Mar 13 – Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell
Mar 17 – Syndey @ ICC Sydney
Mar 20 – Brisbane @ Riverstage
Mar 22 – Melbourne @ Margaret Court Arena
Mar 26 – Dubai @ TBA
Bruno Mars Toasts The New Year With Two Spectacular Las Vegas Shows At Dolby Live
Bruno Mars sets up a huge finale to 2025 with a pair of year end performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM, including a New Year’s Eve show built for pure celebration. The global superstar’s momentum is massive, fueled by chart toppers like “Fat, Juicy & Wet”, “APT.” and “Die With A Smile”, and his recent milestone as the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly Spotify listeners. Alongside the concert news, Mars teams with Bellagio to open The Pinky Ring, a moody, phone free cocktail lounge and jazz bar pulsing with live music, vinyl DJs and rich atmosphere.
Tour Dates:
Dec 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live at Park MGM, 9 pm
Dec 31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Dolby Live at Park MGM, 8 pm
Xavi Lights Up 2025 With Major U.S. Run As He Brings His X Tour To Cities Nationwide
Xavi sets 2025 ablaze with the announcement of the X Tour, an 18 date U.S. sweep bringing “La Diabla”, “En Privado” and “Hija De Papi” to major cities across the country. The run carries a family powered spark with Fabio joining as a special guest, adding even more energy to the música mexicana celebration. Fans are already buzzing about his new cumbia single “No Capea” with Grupo Frontera, arriving alongside the tour news. With chart records, a breakout year and global attention behind him, Xavi moves into this next chapter with unstoppable momentum.
Tour Dates:
Dec 2 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Dec 3 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Dec 5 – Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
Dec 6 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
Dec 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca Cola Roxy
Dec 12 – New York, NY @ United Palace
Dec 14 – Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Arena
Jan 14 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
Jan 16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
Jan 18 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Jan 22 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
Jan 24 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live
Jan 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Ashley McBryde Brings Fire And Memory To Striking New “Rattlesnake Preacher” Video
Ashley McBryde releases the official video for “Rattlesnake Preacher”, a vivid and deeply personal piece shaped by her childhood in rural Arkansas and the powerful figure of her father. Directed by Tyler Shoemaker and executive produced by McBryde, the clip opens in a trauma support group before diving into scenes of a one room church, a young Ashley at her mother’s side and the larger than life preacher who fueled the song’s intensity. McBryde shares that the video holds layers of truth and complex feeling, adding another milestone to a project rooted in honesty and reflection.
Chrissy Spratt Steps Into Her Power With Emotion Charged Debut EP ‘Maybe Next Time’
Chrissy Spratt opens a new chapter with ‘Maybe Next Time’, a five song debut EP that moves her from viral covers into a fully realized pop voice shaped by vulnerability, clarity and rhythm. The project includes “In Too Deep” and “Call On Me” and adds three new tracks that highlight her instinct for blending emotional truth with sleek production. She calls the EP her little breakup story, each song a chapter in letting go of old versions of herself. A raw acoustic clip of “Dim My Light” with Tejiri adds another layer to a release built on strength and transformation.