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Cypress Hill And Atmosphere Announce ‘Dank Daze Of Summer’ Tour With Lupe Fiasco And The Pharcyde

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Cypress Hill And Atmosphere Announce ‘Dank Daze Of Summer’ Tour With Lupe Fiasco And The Pharcyde

Summer 2025 just got even busier for the West Coast hip-hop legends Cypress Hill as they announce today, they’ll be hitting the road for their month-long Dank Daze of Summer Tour with hip-hop duo, Atmosphere. Shows kick off on August 8 in St. Augustine, Florida, and will take them across the country hitting Charlotte, Baltimore, Asbury Park and more, before wrapping in Boise, ID on August 29.

Joining Cypress Hill and Atmosphere will be Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco, and influential, LA-based hip-hop act The Pharcyde. Each show will be a night full of hits giving fans a memorable experience and leaving them wanting more. In addition to these dates, Cypress Hill and Atmosphere are also set to take the stage at select festival stops along the way, including the Minnesota State Fair on August 23 and Reggae Rise Up Oregon on August 30th.

Public on-sale for the Dank Daze of Summer Tour will begin Friday, April 25 at 10AM local time. Official artist pre–sales for Cypress Hill and Atmosphere will be available starting Wednesday, April 23 at 10AM local time through Thursday, April 24 at 11:59PM using codes ‘INSANE’ and ‘SUNSHINE’ respectively. Venue pre-sales will be available starting Wednesday, April 2 at 12PM local time through Thursday, April 24 at 11:59PM. Special VIP packages, including meet and greet experiences and exclusive merchandise and ticket bundles, will also be available for purchase. All announced tour dates listed below.

In addition to hitting the road this summer, Cypress Hill has had a massive year in the works, keeping fans fed with new projects and upcoming releases. Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra: Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, the feature-length concert film, was released as a special limited-run theatrical event on March 30, 31, and April 2, screening in over 500 select theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Building on that momentum, the group’s full-length live album of the same performance will drop June 6. Witnessed only by thousands of Cypress devotees, the album allows fans all over the globe to experience the magic created when the legendary Black Sunday album meets the power of the renowned 70-piece LSO. Fans can also celebrate the impact of Black Sunday with a new limited-edition graphic novel, Cypress Hill: Black Sunday, created in partnership with Z2 Comics.

For over two decades, Atmosphere has maintained a course of rigorous output, releasing over two dozen studio albums, EP’s and collaborative side projects in as many years. In that time, the venerated duo have built a legacy out of bringing honesty, humility and vulnerability to the forefront of their music, continually challenging themselves to evolve without straying too far from their roots. Slug has proven masterful at storytelling and writing compelling narratives, leaving a trail of his own influence while paying homage to the rappers and songwriters that helped shape him. Ant has skillfully molded the soundtracks with inspiration from soul, funk, rock, reggae, and the wiardry of hip-hop’s pioneering DJ’s and producers, creating his own trademark sounds while providing the pulse for songs aboutlife, love, stress and setbacks. At its essence, Atmosphere has been a musical shepherd, and with each new album comes a new jourey as they guide generations of listeners through this thing called life.

Summer 2025 Tour Dates
August 8 – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL
August 9 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC
August 10 – Live Oak Bank Pavilion – Wilmington, NC
August 12 – The Amp Ballantyne – Charlotte, NC
August 13 – The Dome – Virginia Beach, VA
August 15 – Pier Six Pavilion – Baltimore, MD
August 16 – Westville Music Bowl – New Haven, CT
August 17 – Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ
August 19 – Artpark Amphitheater – Lewiston, NY
August 20 – Andrew J. Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
August 22 – Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
August 23 – Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul, MN*
August 24 – Harrah’s Stir Cove – Council Bluffs, IA
August 26 – Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO
August 27 – Granary Live – Salt Lake City, UT
August 29 – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden – Boise, ID
August 30 – Reggae Rise Up Oregon – Bend, OR^
*State Fair Performance – Atmosphere Headline Date
^Festival Performance – Cypress Hill and Atmosphere on August 30 and Lupe Fiasco on August 31.

Dark Star Orchestra Announces 21-Date Summer Tour With Special Venue Recreations And NYC Benefit

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Dark Star Orchestra Announces 21-Date Summer Tour With Special Venue Recreations And NYC Benefit

Today Dark Star Orchestra announces its 21-date Summer Tour with plans to crisscross the Midwest and East Coast with a mix of outdoor amphitheaters, indoor theaters, and festivals. DSO continues the Grateful Dead concert celebration with over 3300 shows under its belt. The tour announcement is highlighted by two specific ‘venue recreations’ as they’ll perform a historic Deer Creek show at Connor Prairie in Fisher, Indiana and a historic Merriweather Grateful Dead show when they debut at The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park in Columbia, MD.

On Friday, August 15 in New York City, the Dark Star Orchestra – Grateful Guitars Foundation Benefit offers an exclusive pre-show VIP reception at the iconic Rooftop at Pier 17. This intimate benefit supports GGF’s mission to commission world-class musical instruments for talented players seeking to carry on the tradition of jam band music and to fund music education programs.

The VIP reception is limited to 100, featuring a meet & greet with members of DSO, rare gear on display – including Jerry Garcia’s Alligator guitar – a silent auction featuring extraordinary memorabilia, an exclusive VIP swag package and curated food & drink.

Summer Tour 2025:

Jul 11 –  Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

Jul 12 – Jay Peak, VT – Jeezum Crow Festival

Jul 13 – Schenectady, NY – Frog Alley Brewery Summer Stage

Jul 15 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest Café

Jul 17 – Snowshoe, WV – 4848 Festival

Jul 18 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Live

Jul 19 – Westport, CT – Levitt Pavilion

Jul 20 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage

Jul 31 – Farmingdale, NY – Catholic Health Center

Aug 1 – LaFayette, NY – Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard

Aug 2 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live

Aug 4 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewery

Aug 5 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewery

Aug 7 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron

Aug 8 – Fishers, IN – Corner Prairie {performing a historic Deer Creek Grateful Dead show}

Aug 9 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center

Aug 10 – Rochester, NY – Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival

Aug 13 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion

Aug 14 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Aug 15 – New York, NY – Pier 17

Aug 16 – Columbia, MD – The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park {performing a historic Merriweather Grateful Dead show}

* Artist Presale: 4/23 at 10 AM ET [Password: EYES]

Public on sale: 4/25 at 10 AM ET

Grateful Guitars Foundation Benefit VIP on sale: 4/25 at 10 AM ET

The DSO homepage is the place for pre-sale links to each show, as well as Spring tour dates and Dark Star Jubilee information:  https://www.darkstarorchestra.net

20 Paul Carrack Collaborations You Didn’t Know About (But Probably Should)

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20 Paul Carrack Collaborations You Didn’t Know About (But Probably Should)

Paul Carrack might be best known as that voice—the one that melted hearts on “Tempted,” gave us goosebumps on “The Living Years,” and asked “How Long” in a way that somehow never gets old. But beneath the radio hits and legendary band stints lies a staggering body of work that reads like a backstage pass through music history. The Man with the Golden Voice didn’t just lend his vocals to chart-toppers—he quietly shaped records from nearly every genre, often just a few notes away from the spotlight.

Here are 20 collaborations you might not know about—unless you’re a liner notes junkie or have Carrack on speed dial.

1. Roxy Music – “Manifesto” (1979)
Before Bryan Ferry’s tux took over the ‘80s, Carrack added keyboards to Roxy’s sleek comeback album.

2. Frankie Miller – “Darlin’” (1978)
That sweet organ sound under Miller’s whisky rasp? Carrack. All heart, no spotlight.

3. The Smiths – The Smiths (1984)
Yes, that Smiths. Carrack played keyboards on their debut. Johnny Marr fans, take a moment.

4. Elton John – “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” (1997)
The best-selling single of all time. Carrack’s on organ. Casual.

5. The Pretenders – “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” (1984)
He backed Chrissie Hynde on piano and vocals—smooth as silk, tough as leather.

6. Roger Waters – Radio K.A.O.S. (1987)
Carrack wasn’t just a sideman—he was the emotional core of this post-Floyd concept beast.

7. Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit – “Half a Boy and Half a Man” (1984)
A pub rock classic featuring Carrack’s barroom swagger on the keys.

8. John Hiatt – Riding with the King (1983)
Before Clapton covered the title track, Carrack was laying down keys for the original.

9. B.B. King – Deuces Wild (1997)
If you needed more proof Carrack’s voice is royalty-approved, this album’s got it.

10. Carlene Carter – Blue Nun (1981)
Carrack’s band Noise to Go backed Carter, fusing country sass with British finesse.

11. Paul Young – “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (1991)
Carrack lent his voice to this Crowded House cover, tucked away on a hits collection.

12. Spin 1ne 2wo – Spin 1ne 2wo (1993)
Rock royalty jam session with Tony Levin, Steve Ferrone, and covers of Hendrix, Steely Dan, and more.

13. Timothy B. Schmit – “Love Will Keep Us Alive” (1995)
Co-written by Carrack, it became an Eagles hit and the most-played song on US radio in ’95.

14. Ezio – Higher (2000)
Carrack laid down Hammond organ on four tracks for this cult acoustic duo. Subtle, soulful.

15. United Artists Remember – “We Will Remember Them” (2009)
Carrack joined Paul Rodgers, Robin Gibb, and others on this charity anthem.

16. Clapton’s Pilgrim Sessions (1998)
Carrack’s organ work slides perfectly into Clapton’s moody mid-life masterpiece.

17. Eric Clapton – Live in Concert 2019
Carrack joined Clapton’s world tour, delivering vocals and keys to rapturous crowds.

18. The Strat Pack – 50 Years of the Fender Strat (2004)
Wembley stage. Dylan, Beatles, Genesis covers. Carrack owned the mic.

19. Brendan Croskerry Tour (2009)
Carrack mentored and supported a rising Canadian star. Pure class.

20. BBC Four’s Remaking a Classic (2013)
Carrack covered “Misery” for a Beatles tribute, showing he still had it—range, respect, and reverence.

Whether he was adding just the right organ line, layering a background vocal, or stepping in as a lead singer for a mega-act, Paul Carrack has always made the music better. His fingerprints are everywhere.

So next time you hear a track that hits a little deeper than expected, check the credits. Odds are, the Man with the Golden Voice had a hand in it.

5 Surprising Facts About Roy Thomas Baker

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5 Surprising Facts About Roy Thomas Baker

If you’ve ever blasted “Bohemian Rhapsody” at full volume, sung your lungs out to The Cars, or air-guitared to Journey, chances are you’ve felt the magic of Roy Thomas Baker—even if you didn’t know his name. With his signature blend of technical wizardry, sonic ambition, and layered harmonies so thick you could spread them on toast, Baker helped shape the sound of rock in the ’70s and ’80s.

While headlines will always remember him for that six-minute Queen epic, the late, great Baker was much more than a “Galileo” in the control room. Here are five lesser-known facts about the man who made rock sound bigger, stranger, and, somehow, more human.

1. He started at 14—yes, 14!—at Decca Studios
Long before the platinum plaques and Grammy nods, Baker was just a teenager pushing tea carts at Decca Records. But he wasn’t just fetching cuppas—he was absorbing everything. By the time most kids were thinking about O-levels, Baker was sitting in with legends like Gus Dudgeon and Tony Visconti. By his early 20s, he was engineering hits for Free and T. Rex. A prodigy with tape spools instead of textbooks.

2. He didn’t even listen to his own work
In a 1979 interview, Baker admitted something wild for a guy who built some of rock’s most iconic albums: he didn’t listen to them afterwards. That signature wall of sound? That was Baker’s accidental fingerprint. The man was too busy moving forward to look back.

3. He recorded Queen’s debut for free—as a studio test
Baker first worked with Queen not under label orders or management demands, but as part of a studio test. Queen were recording demo tapes to help Trident Studios tune its brand-new space, and Baker—curious, ambitious, and probably a bit rebellious—used his spare time to produce them. The chemistry was instant. From there, it was all operatic choruses and layered guitars.

4. He helped launch The Cars from a school gymnasium
Elektra Records asked Baker to check out a band performing in a Boston school gym: The Cars. Most producers would’ve passed. Baker saw magic. He produced their debut, an album that fused icy synths, new wave hooks, and FM radio gold. Singles like “Just What I Needed” are still played today—and they still sound just what we needed.

5. He may be the most quietly influential A&R in rock history
When he wasn’t producing albums that would soundtrack your road trips or roller rinks, Baker was signing bands. As Elektra’s SVP of A&R, he helped bring Metallica, Simply Red, and 10,000 Maniacs into the fold. Imagine helping shape “Bohemian Rhapsody” and having a hand in Master of Puppets? That’s not just range. That’s wizardry.

Roy Thomas Baker was one of those behind-the-scenes titans who made rock louder, lusher, and stranger in the best way possible. He didn’t shout about his genius—he just stacked the harmonies, fattened the desserts, and made everything sound massive. Whether it was the bombast of Queen or the cool detachment of The Cars, Baker knew exactly how to let a song breathe, even when it was drenched in studio sorcery.

He might be gone, but every time you crank up a Queen record or hear a synth ping from the ’80s, he’s there—somewhere between the speakers, tweaking the mix, making it just a little more epic.

Thanks, Roy. You were always just what we needed.

Leverage Google Ad Policies & Get to Your Marketing Goals

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By Mitch Rice

Before you start your advertising journey through Google Advertising, it is important to understand its rules and policies. This helps in creating and advertising content that does not violate its policies or be taken down by them. They have a stringent list of rules that need to be followed. This is done so that consumers don’t feel cheated or misled with the content information provided on ads.

A Detailed Guide to Google Ad Policies

There are many factors that are kept in mind, on which basis Google has designed its Google Ads management policies. These guidelines are kept for a free and fair competition for all using these ads.

Restricted Content

There are content pieces that can violate the ad policies. Words that are banned or images that are not allowed as they may be offensive. Such pieces of content come under restricted content and will not be displayed on the platform.

False Ad Content

There could be times when advertisers post deceiving or false ad content. In such scenarios, Google will identify and take down such ads. Google does not promote misleading and false advertisements and therefore, ensures the customers see genuine ads only.

Collection of Data & Targeted Advertising

Users need to provide their consent to Google for custom advertisements. Without consent, users can not be targeted, and it will be considered as spam content. Such activities must be raised and highlighted to Google as soon as possible.

Copyright Infringement

If the ads violate patents, trademarks or any copyright laws, Google will not permit such ads to run on its platform. Valid documents must be provided upon request to prove that the ads are not violating any trademark or copyright laws.

Design Relevance & High-Quality Landing Page

It is important to have a landing page that is of high quality and relevant to the ad campaign. This helps in improving the quality score as well meet the guidelines of Google Ads policies. The landing page should be designed in such a way that it provides useful information and easy to navigate through the landing page.

Advantage of Google Ads for Online Stores

Impressive Reach

By advertising on Google, you can unleash many aspects of digital and online marketing. You have the ability to increase the reach of your product or service and get desired results. YouTube, search ads, specific landing pages are some of the many avenues through which the reach of your product can be increased.

Improved Ad Effectiveness

Google Ads has the specialty of getting your ads to the intended target audience. By choosing demographics. Search intent, and geographic factors, you can filter down your target audience. This will help in advertising only to relevant audiences and making the most of every penny spent on ads.

Building Brand’s Trust

When a brand follows google’s ad policy guidelines and does not mislead or get into false advertising, such brands will remain successful in the long run. Building trust online takes time, but once a brand has built the trust, it is easy to remarket and retarget such audiences. A digital marketing company understands this very well and can help you in building a trustworthy brand online.

Optimising Tools for Ads

Google Ads offers a wide range of resources to promote your brand online. Google Analytics is one of the most effective and convenient tools of all, as it provides real-time insights about the performance of ads. You can also A/B test your strategy with Google and see what works best for you. You can take the help of a Digital marketing agency in Dubai to further improve and get an expert opinion on it.

Potential for Remarketing

Remarketing with Google Ads allows you to get in touch with the audience that has once interacted with your website in the past. Either through the website or landing page, the user has visited the website and might have even taken action like filling up a form. Such an audience is more likely to take further action, and remarketing to them makes perfect sense as it can increase conversion rate for your business.

Conclusion

Google Ads can be complex at first, and it can be hard to understand its policies. But once you have understood and got around it, it becomes a simple and easy journey from there on. With an abundance of features at your disposal, Google Ads can not be ignored if you want to boost your business. You can also talk to a Dubai Digital marketing agency if you need help in Google’s advertising regulations and tools to grow your online business.

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

 

Elevate Your Mood with the Power of Mood Gummies CBD

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By Mitch Rice

Tired of feeling low, sleepy, and exhausted in life all the time? Mood gummies are precisely what you need to break the shackles and set the record straight. No more morning grogginess, afternoon slump, and post-workout pain. 

CBD gummies are here to take it all away. For millions of Americans, Colorado Botanical’s happy mood CBD gummies have now become the perfect morning starter, with their mood-nourishing formulation of full-spectrum CBD extract, L-theanine, passion fruit, Rhodiola rosea, and ashwagandha. 

One gummy a day is all you need to power-push yourself through a full day of stress, anxiety, and discomfort. Once you start eating mood gummies every day, your natural emotional balance, energy levels, and mood fluctuations will straighten out right away. 

Let’s learn a bit more about these delicious treats and understand how they can elevate your mood, even on the worst day, with the power of CBD and other naturally calming ingredients. 

CBD mood gummies made just for you 

Colorado Botanical’s Happy Mood Gummies are a perfect solution to take care of daily mood, emotions, and energy fluctuations for everyone. Whether you are a college junior, veteran, or working professional, happy mood gummies can help you power through the whole day without any discomfort and fatigue. 

Just take one with breakfast to kickstart your day, and you’ll have energy and emotional balance for the full day ahead. 

What are happy mood gummies made of? 

Every mood gummy is packed with 15mg of full-spectrum CBD, 2.75 mg of terpenes & flavonoids, Safr, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola Rosea, 5-HTP, magnesium, L-theanine, and vitamin D. All these ingredients work in sync to improve your relaxation, stabilize fluctuating emotions, reduce throbbing pain, and improve immunity and nutrient absorption. 

Every ingredient used in Happy Mood gummies is clinically tested and backed by actual results. The formulation contains more than 9+ minor cannabinoids, which further adds to its overall nerve-calming strength. The low sugar content of no more than 2 grams makes them ideal for people on weight loss cycles to include in their diet. 

These mood gummies are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, making them ideal for people with different dietary preferences. Colorado Botanicals avoids the use of artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrups, synthetic colors, and chemical-based preservatives. Instead, they mix happy mood gummies with the goodness of only natural fruit colors and sugars.

How do mood gummies work to elevate your mood?

When you eat a happy mood gummy, its ingredients get mixed into your bloodstream after breaking down and getting absorbed through the intestine wall. CBD immediately acts on CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating your mood, emotions, energy levels, appetite, and sleep rhythm. 

The saffron extract solely impacts your brain chemistry in such a way that your mood gets better. The working mechanism is somewhat similar to how antidepressants work, but this is much safer and more natural. Ashwagandha extracts start to work their magic by bringing down cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone, hence effectively allowing you to handle the pressure and stay calm.

Rhodiola rosea slowly gives you slight energy spurts and mental clarity in a similar way as coffee but without any jitters. The 5-HTP straightaway converts to serotonin in your brain, which helps you to manage your feelings and feel contentment. Magnesium works as a relaxing agent and brings down tension in your muscles and nerve cells, effectively making your whole body calm and laid-back. 

These mood gummies make you healthy, balanced, and happy from within by naturally supporting your brain and nervous system’s modulating mechanism. Though the effects are gradual and may even take one full hour to come alive to the full extent. For long-lasting relief, consider using happy mood gummies every day for at least a few weeks, as your body needs time to adjust to the cannabinoids. 

Ideal situations to experience the benefits of mood gummies

Everyone can safely consume mood gummies as a daily emotional balancer. But there are certain situations in which they can provide extra balance: 

  • After a workout or sports event, your cortisol levels and muscular tension shoot up after heavy workout sessions. Taking mood gummies as part of a post-workout recovery routine can help you bring down all that stress and tension.

    Plus, its CBD-rich formulation will also take care of any muscle soreness. Its natural ingredients can boost the production of the happy hormone endorphins, helping you to feel satisfied for longer durations. 
  • Before Air Travel & Dentist Visit: Many people get stressed and anxious before boarding a flight or visiting the dentist. Taking mood gummies an hour before these events can help you to relax and calm down.

    The magnesium present in mood gummies will take care of all the muscular tension, and 5HTP will convert to serotonin to uplift your mood. While in the air, mood gummies will help your body to slide down into a deep, restful sleep. 
  • During PMS: Women can especially benefit from the mood-balancing properties of mood gummies during menstrual cycles. The sudden mood dips, soreness, aches, and inflammation that happen during the menstrual cycle can be contained by the calming and healing effects of mood gummies.

    The risk of side effects is pretty low, so it’s completely safe for all women above the age of 18. Plus, magnesium levels often dip during those dates, which leads to irritability, and supplementing with mood gummies can cover that gap.

Conclusion 

To sum it up, Mood gummies are packed with the goodness of natural ingredients that can take care of your mood fluctuations, energy levels, sleep, and pain perception. Just gulp one gummy before starting the day or right before hitting the bed, and you’ll get to experience nature’s healing power. 

Currently, Colorado Botanicals happy mood gummies are the most affordable, safe, and effective option on the market, and you can grab their continuous monthly supply at a great price with their subscription model. It comes in a mouthwatering saffron glow flavor that everyone should try at least once in their life. It’s completely safe for daily consumption, with no major side effects. 

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

Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well Certified Gold, Celebrated with Limited “Liquid Vinyl” Release

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Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well Certified Gold, Celebrated with Limited “Liquid Vinyl” Release

“Deeper Well,” the latest release from 8x Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves, is officially certified GOLD by the RIAA. Released in March 2024 “Deeper Well” was met with critical raves and Kacey’s biggest debut sales week.

“Deeper Well” entered the US Album chart at #2 and marked Musgraves’ 5th consecutive debut at #1 on the Country Album chart. In the UK, the album earned five UK Specialist #1 awards and debuted at #3 on the official albums chart.

The New York Times called the album “Superb,” and American Songwriter proclaimed, “this is Musgraves at her finest, mentally and musically.” In the UK, The Telegraph noted “this is a brilliant record” in their 5-star review. “Deeper Well” was nominated for multiple CMAs and Grammy Awards. The album’s single “The Architect” took home Best Country Song at the Grammy Awards earlier this year.

In celebration of the album’s one-year anniversary Musgraves has teamed up with UK vinyl creators Blood Records to release a bespoke limited liquid vinyl version of “Deeper into the Well.” Blood Records manifesto of “We don’t do normal,” is the ethos for the brand’s creation of alternative and special edition vinyl to “help our community to deeper connect with music.” The limited vinyl is now up for pre-order and will be available on April 8, 2025, click to order here.

$uicideboy$ Announce Explosive 44-Date Grey Day Tour 2025 with BONES, Joeyy, Night Lovell, Germ & Chetta

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$uicideboy$ Announce Explosive 44-Date Grey Day Tour 2025 with BONES, Joeyy, Night Lovell, Germ & Chetta

New Orleans duo $uicideboy$ have officially announced the dates for their highly-anticipated Grey Day Tour 2025. The powerhouse cousins, Ruby da Cherry and Scrim, will hit the road for a 44-date arena and amphitheatre tour, kicking off August 5th in West Palm Beach, FL.

This year’s tour brings an explosive mix of talent including underground icon BONES, rising artist Joeyy alongside G59 signees Night Lovell, Germ and Chetta each bringing their own distinct style to the stage.

Since its launch in 2019, the Grey Day Tour has grown into one of the most dominant and genre-defying tours in music, bringing together rap and hardcore fans in sold-out venues nationwide. In 2024, the tour ranked #3 on Billboard’s highest-grossing rap tours, selling over 600,000 tickets across 60 dates. This continued success reflects $uicideboy$ influence and the unwavering demand for their raw, high-energy live shows.

In addition to their tour, Suicideboys are preparing to release new music, building on the success of their 2024 album New World Depression. The project debuted at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart, secured their fourth consecutive #1 on the Independent Albums Chart, with four tracks entering the Billboard Hot 100.

With over 4.6 billion global streams in 2024 and a career total exceeding 25 billion all-time streams, Ruby da Cherry and $crim have solidified their status among the top streaming artists of all time. From pioneering the SoundCloud rap movement to becoming independent music titans, the duo continues to break new ground.

Grey Day 2025 promises to be bigger, louder and wilder than ever. Don’t miss it.

2025 TOUR DATES:
August 5 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
August 6 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
August 8 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheater
August 9 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
August 12 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 13 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
August 15 – Somerset, WI @ Somerset Amphitheater
August 16 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
August 17 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit 1 Union Amphitheater
August 19 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
August 22 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
August 23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 24 – Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre
August 26 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater
August 27 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheater
August 29 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
September 2 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
September 3 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
September 5 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
September 6 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 8 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
September 10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
September 12 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
September 13 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
September 14 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
September 16 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
September 17 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
September 19 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
September 20 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
September 21 – Louisville, KY @ Louder than Life
September 23 – Hartford, CT @ The Xfinity Theatre
September 24 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
September 26 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
September 27 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
September 28 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
September 30 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
October 1 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
October 3 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
October 4 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
October 5 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park
October 7 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
October 8 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre
October 10 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
October 11 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center

• August 5-29 & October 10-11: With Joeyy, without Chetta
• September 2-October 8: With Chetta, without Joeyy
• August 19-29 & October 10-11: Without BONES

 

RiverBeat Music Festival 2025 Announces Full Lineup, Sponsors & Expanded Safety Measures for May 2–4 Weekend in Memphis

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RiverBeat Music Festival 2025 Announces Full Lineup, Sponsors & Expanded Safety Measures for May 2–4 Weekend in Memphis

Mempho Presents has announced the complete lineup and schedule for this year’s RiverBeat Music Festival, May 2-4, 2025, at Tom Lee Park. Festival attendees can now plan their weekend to catch all their favorite acts across multiple stages.  The organization is especially thrilled to welcome Orion Financial as the main stage sponsor for this year’s event.

RiverBeat 2025 Schedule and Lineup
RiverBeat 2025 Schedule and Lineup

Other stage sponsors include Bud Light, Tito’s, Orbit and additional festival sponsors include Roadshow BMW VIP, White Claw, Cayman Jack, Casamigos, Memphis Tourism, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Wiseacre, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, and others.

“Orion Financial is proud to sponsor the Main Stage at RiverBeat Music Festival!  There’s nothing like the energy of Memphis coming together in Tom Lee Park to celebrate the music that moves us and reflect on how deeply music has shaped our city’s soul over the years,” stated Ashley McDurmon, Orion Financial CEO.

This year’s food lineup features an impressive array of vendors, headlined by hometown favorite MemPops and Memphis festival staple Pronto Pups. While FreeWheelin Pizzeria and Hebros Gyros add variety to the offerings, the majority of food vendors proudly represent Tennessee’s rich culinary traditions.

“The festival brings together a dynamic mix of local food vendors, live performances, and community spirit,” said Jeff Bransford, Producer, Mempho Presents. “This year, the event will showcase iconic Memphis flavors, including Corky’s BBQ and Gus’s Fried Chicken, alongside a variety of delicious offerings from both local and out-of-state vendors. RiverBeat Festival is the ultimate destination for food lovers and music fans to experience the heart and soul of Memphis.”

After a successful fundraiser last year, Riverbeat again partnered with Positive Legacy, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit that integrates music and service to benefit ‘people and the planet.’ The partnership will feature an auction including a guitar and drumhead signed by festival artists, concert tickets, posters, and one-of-a-kind experiences.

The proceeds of the auction, taking place online and in-person May 3-5, will benefit Positive Legacy as well as Soulsville Foundation which benefits Stax Music Academy and inspires young people by utilizing music with an intense focus on the rich legacy and tradition of Stax Records.

“Positive Legacy is excited to be working alongside Mempho Presents again at this year’s RiverBeat Music Festival. We are thrilled to be helping to make a difference in the lives of the young people of Memphis, channeling the power of music for good” said Carrie Reppert, Positive Legacy Executive Director.

In a commitment to improving the festival experience, Mempho Presents has implemented significant changes to enhance safety and accessibility at Tom Lee Park. New entrances have been added for both RiverBeat Music Festival and Smokeslam BBQ Festival, ensuring a smoother and more secure experience for all attendees.

While the main entrance remains at Beale and Riverside, festival-goers can now access the venue through additional entry points at the Butler Street entrance and the Bluff Walk entrance near Vance Ave. To optimize security and traffic flow, the Riverside Drive and W Georgia Avenue entrance will be closed to the public.

“In response to community feedback, we have worked diligently to address previous security concerns and implement measures that allow these additional entrances to open safely. Our top priority remains the safety of our guests, staff, and surrounding businesses, while also improving accessibility to downtown parking and local establishments,” said Scott King, Head of Security for Mempho Presents.

GoGo Penguin Announce Bold New Album Necessary Fictions, Share Video for Lead Single “Fallowfield Loops”

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GoGo Penguin Announce Bold New Album Necessary Fictions, Share Video for Lead Single “Fallowfield Loops”

Today, GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio known for their blend of jazz, classical and electronic influences since forming in 2012, announce their seventh studio album NECESSARY FICTIONS due out June 20. It’s a bold new chapter in the band’s evolution and represents a deep dive into identity, authenticity, and transformation.

Alongside the announcement is the first single “Fallowfield Loops,” a punchy, melancholic, and danceable tribute to their hometown. The accompanying video — directed by pianist Chris Illingworth and bassist Nick Blacka — features evocative visuals of Manchester’s iconic Toast Rack building, the brutalist landmark seen on the album’s cover, and serves as a visual extension of the track’s mood: stark, nostalgic, and full of movement.

GoGo Penguin’s last album Everything Is Going to Be OK (2023) found the band reeling from almost breaking up, a new drummer in the form of Jon Scott (formerly of Mulatu Atsake’s band), coping with the death of family members, grief, the pandemic, and finding solace in the studio as they journeyed through uncertainty, survival and ultimately, resilience.

With NECESSARY FICTIONS, GoGo Penguin — Chris Illingworth (piano, synths), Nick Blacka (bass, synths), and Jon Scott (drums) — have embraced new textures and ideas more fully than ever before. They are operating from a place of confidence, having truly found their groove with Scott, and Illingworth and Blacka both in their fifth decade, and truly embracing who they are without fear. The album sees them expanding their signature sound, drawing deeper into modular synths, and, for the first time, welcoming other voices into their sonic world.

“This is what we want to make right now, and it feels authentic,” says Blacka. NECESSARY FICTIONS is the sound of a band unafraid to reflect who they are — not just in sound, but in spirit and surroundings.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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