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Neko Case Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour

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Neko Case Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour

GRAMMY-nominated indie icon Neko Case – “one of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters” (Rolling Stone) and “a badass of the highest order” (Pitchfork) – is announcing her fall North American tour today, crisscrossing the continent throughout October and November.

Tickets will first be available through an artist pre-sale (sign up here) and a Live Nation pre-sale for select dates (use code DANCE), both beginning tomorrow, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. local time. The general on-sale will follow on Friday, April 18th, also at 10:00 a.m. local time, via Ticketmaster.

These are Case’s first live musical performances since the January publication and book tour in support of her critically acclaimed memoir ‘The Harder I Fight The More I Love You’ which debuted at #5 on The New York Times Bestseller list. Case has also teased that a new studio album, her first in over seven years, is in progress in a recent profile by The New York Times pop critic Lindsay Zoladz.

Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists, whose authenticity, lyrical storytelling, and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians, and lifelong fans. She is a founding member of Canadian indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers, authors the weekly Substack newsletter “Entering The Lung” and is currently composing the musical theater adaptation of the Academy Award-winning motion picture Thelma & Louise.

Released in 2022, ‘Wild Creatures’ – a twenty-three-song career-spanning compilation album celebrating Neko’s two decades of solo work – is available now and accompanied by an immersive website containing animated artwork by Laura Plansker, short essays and track-by-track commentary. Contributors include long-time collaborators A.C. Newman, Dan Bejar and M. Ward, culture-defining contemporaries David Byrne, Shirley Manson, Jeff Tweedy and Rosanne Cash and new generations of artists like Waxahatchee, Julien Baker, Kevin Morby, Allison Russell and Margo Price.

Neko Case 2025 Tour Dates:
October 1 – Woodstock, NY @ Levon Helm Studios #
October 2 – Washington, D.C. @ Lincoln Theatre #
October 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met #
October 5 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center #
October 7 – Richmond, VA @ The National #
October 8 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel #
October 9 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns #
October 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse #
October 11 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall #
October 14 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Taft Theatre #
October 15 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant #
October 16 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed #
October 17 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue #
October 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theater #
October 20 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall #
October 22 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre #
October 23 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur #
October 24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall #
October 25 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora #
November 7 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre %
November 8 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up %
November 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether %
November 11 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic %
November 13 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue %
November 14 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount %
November 15 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater %
November 18 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory %
November 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Eccles Theater %
November 20 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre %
November 21 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater %
November 23 – Dallas, TX @ Longhorn Ballroom %
November 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center %
November 25 – Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre %
w/ Des Demonas #
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Ayra Starr Shares Stunning “All The Love” Video, Makes History With Latin Diamond Certification And Summer Jam 2025 Headline

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Ayra Starr Shares Stunning “All The Love” Video, Makes History With Latin Diamond Certification And Summer Jam 2025 Headline

On the precipice of a massive mainstream breakthrough, GRAMMY-nominated global Afrobeats popstar Ayra Starr shares the stunning and cinematic music video for her new single “All The Love” out now.

Helmed by director Ella Ezeike, the visual reflects the ebb and flow of the track on-screen. Shot in Nigeria, the clip spotlights Ayra as she sings by a classic convertible at the beach, on the streets of a quiet neighborhood, in a local store, and in the water. Surrounded by friends and neighbors, it plunges viewers into the warm embrace of her world, bringing everyone closer.

“All The Love” immediately resonated with listeners worldwide. Beyond gathering millions of streams, it earned unanimous critical praise. EUPHORIA. raved, “Ayra Starr has set the bar higher again with her latest Afro-pop love song, ‘All The Love’,” and UPROXX applauded it as “a gentle reminder from Ayra Starr for listeners to appreciate themselves.” CLASH urged, “It’s time the world cherished this blossoming star.”

With an action-packed year ahead, Ayra takes over Summer Jam 2025 as a headliner on June 20th at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. She will share the stage with the biggest names in hip-hop including A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Gunna, GloRilla, Muni Long, Asake, and many more.

In other big news, Ayra Starr made history as “the first Nigerian female artist to receive a RIAA Latin Diamond certification” in recognition of her 2024 smash “Santa” with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro.

Her impact only continues to magnify. Last year, she supported Coldplay on the “Music of the Spheres” World Tour. Plus, she joined forces with Coldplay and The Weirdos for an unforgettable performance of “GOOD FEELiNGS” on TODAY. Ayra Starr has now amassed over 3 billion global streams. Following her sold-out first world tour last year, she made her Glastonbury Festival debut on the Pyramid Stage, building on the incredible momentum around the album release.

In 2024, Ayra Starr released her critically-lauded sophomore album The Year I Turned 21 via Mavin Records / Republic Records. Listen HERE. The album earned the top 5 biggest opening day streams for a Nigerian album and biggest opening day for a Nigerian female on Spotify.

The singer bagged three BET Award nominations for Best New Artist, Best International Act and BET Her for “Commas.” It capped off a breakout year, which saw Ayra Starr earn her first GRAMMY nomination for Best African Music Performance for “Rush” as well as making BBC’s Sound of 2024 list and being nominated for MOBO Awards’ Best African Music Act for the second time. Her defining debut album 19 & Dangerous, now sits at a staggering 500 million streams.

Ayra Starr’s position as one of Africa’s hottest stars has seen her collaborate with some of music’s biggest names including Wizkid, Stormzy, David Guetta, Kelly Rowland, Tiwa Savage, Aya Nakamura and Leigh-Anne. She also marked her first Latin music crossover hit “Santa” with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro as well as collaborated with India’s most prominent and influential Punjabi singer, rapper and producer AP Dhillon on “Bora Bora.”

Brent Cobb Announces New Album ‘Ain’t Rocked In A While’ Out July 11, Shares Title Track And Tour Dates

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Brent Cobb Announces New Album ‘Ain’t Rocked In A While’ Out July 11, Shares Title Track And Tour Dates

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb will release his new album, Ain’t Rocked in a While, July 11 via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers—the first project he’s recorded with his band, The Fixin’s (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, the title track is debuting today.

Produced by Cobb and Oran Thornton, Ain’t Rocked in a While captures the electric energy of Cobb’s live shows, while still keeping his signature storytelling at the forefront. Recorded live to tape at The Black Palace in Springfield, MO, the album finds Cobb returning to his roots, as he blends his timeless country sound with influences from the classic rock bands he grew up listening to, such as Black Sabbath, Metallica and AC/DC.

Reflecting on the project, Cobb shares, “I feel like sometimes when people come to our shows, there might be a disconnect. People might view me as just a singer-songwriter. You know, sit down and tell ‘em a nice, little Southern story. Sing ‘em a song. And our live show kinda rocks. Sometimes people are taken aback. I want people to have an album of reference.”

In addition to Cobb (vocals, guitar), The Fixin’s are Len Clark (drums), Matt McDaniel (guitars) and Josh Williams (bass).

Cobb and The Fixin’s will continue to tour through this summer including upcoming headline shows at Charleston’s The Windjammer, Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre and Lexington’s The Burl as well as festival performances at Stagecoach, MerleFest, FairWell Festival, Under the Big Sky and more. See below for current itinerary, additional headline dates to be announced soon.

Based in Ellaville, GA, Cobb has released five albums to date, including 2023’s acclaimed record, Southern Star—a love-letter to his southern roots, filled with the sounds and stories of his home state of Georgia. Of the record, Rolling Stone declared, “Few artists embody the South quite like Brent Cobb…he summons the easygoing vibes and sounds of his native Georgia,” while No Depression praised, “A true songwriting craftsman with a disarming drawl and plainspoken lyricism, Cobb’s music often feels like it exudes a sense of authenticity and tradition.”

In addition to his work as an artist, Cobb is an esteemed songwriter with cuts by Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Hailey Whitters, Whiskey Myers and many more. Additionally, his song, “Snakebite,” was featured in the first season of Paramount’s “Landman” this past fall, and he released his first children’s book, Little Stuff, in 2021, which was written as a reflection on what’s truly important in life and was inspired by Cobb’s song of the same name from his album, Keep ‘Em On They Toes.

AIN’T ROCKED IN A WHILE TRACK LIST:
1. Beyond Measure
2. Ain’t Rocked in a While
3. Bad Feelin’
4. Do It All the Time
5. Even If It’s Broke
6. In Our Hands
7. Power Man
8. Take Yer Meds
9. Til Dawn
10. Beyond Measure (Fixin’s)

BRENT COBB CONFIRMED TOUR DATES:
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 8—Isle of Palms, SC—The Windjammer
May 9—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
May 10—Lexington, KY—The Burl
June 5—Newport, KY—Southgate House Revival
June 6—Huntington, WV—The Loud
June 7—Maryville, TN—The Shed
June 28—Alton, IL—Mississippi River Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—FairWell Festival
July 19—Whitefish, MT—Under The Big Sky Festival
August 29—Lexington, VA—Lime Kiln Theater

Lowell Folk Festival 2025 Unveils First Wave Of Performers Including Solas, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, BeauSoleil, And More

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Lowell Folk Festival 2025 Unveils First Wave Of Performers Including Solas, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, BeauSoleil, And More

The 2025 Lowell Folk Festival has announced the first group of artists scheduled to perform at one of America’s most popular free summer events.  With folk music traditions that span the globe, world class musicians will bring the world to Downtown Lowell July 25-27 on stages throughout the Mill City.

“The Lowell Folk Festival has celebrated the extraordinary spectrum of folk music from around the world for nearly 40 years,” said Art Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Lowell Festival Foundation.  “Musicians from Louisiana to Ireland, Colombia to Chicago, Spain to Quebec, and more will share traditions on multiple stages throughout downtown Lowell.”

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, who played the Lowell Folk Festival in 1989 and again in 1996, is celebrating their 50th anniversary and is back to share the “beautiful sunshine” of their unique and irresistible celebration of Louisiana’s Cajun music;  Cécilia brings joy and virtuosity to the rich Québécois and Celtic music of Eastern Canada; Crooked Road Revival pays homage to the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and the vibrant music of the region, including bluegrass, old-time, and gospel.

Embodying classic Chicago blues, one of the most thrilling and iconic sounds in American music, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials (pictured left)  have been called “the world’s #1 house-rockin blues band.”  LOS RICOS featuring Sonia & Ismael, the “golden couple” of flamenco, transmit the intimacy, grace, power, and emotional intensity of flamenco.  With its huge brass band sound anchored in the traditional rhythms of the Punjabi dhol, Red Baraat delivers an unparalleled immersion in the sounds of the South Asian diaspora, infused with the sounds of Bollywood, jazz, and hip hop.

Solas, hailed as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” has been a galvanizing force in the Irish music scene since they got their start at the 1994 Lowell Folk Festival. Solas officially became a group in 1995, and founding members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams are joined by Nuala Kennedy and Alan Murray for this 30th anniversary tour. Inheriting the talent and energy of his grandfather, Andrés Landero—affectionately known as “el rey de la cumbia” (“the king of cumbia”)—Yeison Landero and his powerhouse band keep alive the classic Colombian cumbia sound and update it for the 21st century.

The Lowell Folk Festival is more than just dozens of musical performances on four different stages over the festival’s three-day schedule. Every year foods from around the world are prepared and served by local non-profits representing different cultures found in New England. This free, family-friendly festival hosts the Experience Lowell Marketplace in partnership with Mosaic Lowell, featuring area artists, craft makers, and organizations, enabling festival attendees to experience everything that Mill City’s arts and culture community has to offer.

Additional acts and other details on the festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

Lowellfolkfestival.org has updated information regarding performers, activities, crafts, and food stands representing cuisines from around the world, as well as information on how to sponsor or be an exhibitor is available at the festival.

The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, City of Lowell, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lowell National Historical Park, and National Council for the Traditional Arts.

Major support for the Lowell Folk Festival comes from Saab Family Foundation/Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, Mass Cultural Council, Gate City Casino, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Lowell Cultural Council, Demoulas Foundation, F.W. Webb, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Quality Beverage, John Hunnewell Trust, Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, Mahoney Oil/Eastern Salt, Mosaic Lowell, Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover, Aubert Fay Foundation, Dylan & Pete’s Ice Cream, Enterprise Bank, Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust, Suffolk Construction, LAZ Parking, Lowell Sun Charities, Albert E. J. Bergeron Insurance Agency, The Lowell Plan, The Lowell Development & Financial Corporation, Owl Stamp Visual Solutions, All Sports Heroes, Lowell Litter Krewe, Mark-One, 92.5 The River, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC), Chelmsford Telemedia, Fred C. Church Insurance, WCAP, Marte Media, and Mill City Weather.

Folk Festival acknowledges the contributions from exhibitors: Cannabist, Lowell Humane Society, NRG, Renewal by Andersen, Reverie 73, United States Marine Corps, and Vinfen.

Business sponsors include Athenian Corner, Brew’d Awakenings, Cobblestones, El Potro, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, La La Books, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, The Old Court, Washington Savings Bank, and Worthen House Cafe.

For information about the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival, including how to sponsor or be an exhibitor, musical artists and schedules, and other programming, visit lowellfolkfestival.org to stay posted on all updates for the 2025 Lowell Folk Festival.

Elton John And Brandi Carlile Launch “Who Believes In Angels?” Campaign To Combat Global HIV Crisis

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Elton John And Brandi Carlile Launch “Who Believes In Angels?” Campaign To Combat Global HIV Crisis

Today, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Looking Out Foundation announced a landmark initiative—the “Who Believes In Angels?” Campaign—to address the urgent global humanitarian crisis caused by recent cuts to HIV/AIDS funding in the United States.

The partnership, spearheaded by global superstar Elton John and multi-Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile, is bringing their communities together to raise funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s lifesaving work globally and its Rocket Response Fund. This emergency initiative will help Elton John AIDS Foundation’s partners maintain essential services following significant cuts in funding due to the termination of USAID support. The Rocket Response Fund will direct resources to reopen clinics, restore access to essential medications, and maintain prevention services — ensuring people around the world continue to receive the vital HIV care they need.

“Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,” said Elton John, Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “Our mission is more important than ever – we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I’m so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritized and protected.”

International funding has been critical to reducing new HIV transmissions and deaths worldwide. However, many countries in addition to the U.S. are now considering cuts to aid, which will have devastating consequences. Recent projections from The Lancet HIV, based on data from 26 countries, estimate that up to 10.8 million additional HIV cases and 2.9 million HIV-related deaths could occur by 2030 if international support declines.  Without urgent action, decades of progress in the global HIV response are at risk of being undone.

“It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album Who Believes In Angels? and now, we’re excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more,” said Brandi Carlile, Founder of the Looking Out Foundation. “Elton’s activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It’s an incredible honor to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.”

Donations to this campaign can be made here via the Looking Out Foundation.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. The Foundation’s mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcoming the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keep us from ending AIDS. With the mobilization of our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide treatment as well as influencing governments to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org. @ejaf on Instagram.

Founded by Brandi Carlile in 2008, the Looking Out Foundation amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice, with campaigns focused on children living in war zones, prevention and reduction of youth incarceration, and raising awareness for victims of sexual assault.

Park City Song Summit 2025 Announces Goose, Marcus King, Dawes, LP Giobbi, Duane Betts And More For Mountain Music Return

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Park City Song Summit 2025 Announces Goose, Marcus King, Dawes, LP Giobbi, Duane Betts And More For Mountain Music Return

This August, for the first time since the inaugural year of the wildly unique music festival, Park City Song Summit, the blending of live performances, open-ended panel discussions, and mountain-air wellness activities will take place in the heart of the city where it was born. On August 14-16, 2025, Song Summit patrons will flock to Park City’s City Park to attend what founder Ben Anderson—who SPIN just named one of the 25 Most Influential People In Music—calls a “festival love letter to the power of song.” Park City Song Summit, along with founding sponsor Stand Together Music and presenting sponsor A New Earth Project, has sparked many national conversations about wellness and recovery in the music industry and well beyond.

In addition to performances from artists like Goose and Marcus King, special collaborations abound in the Song Summit 2025 lineup. Greensky Bluegrass will take the stage with usually-solo pianist, Holly Bowling, Dawes will be joined by their friend Duane Betts, and a special Terrapin Family Band performance is set to take place with Eric Krasno, Adam MacDougall, Jennifer Hartswick, and Nicki Bluhm. The full Song Summit 2025 music lineup can be found below.

Song Summit Labs will return in 2025, covering such topics as “Dance Music and Activism,” “The Havana-New Orleans Connection,” and “The American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in 2025.” For the uninitiated, Song Summit Labs allow fans to participate in discussions that dissect, illuminate, and interrogate the art of music and songwriting while being an inclusive space to talk about mental health, representation, social equity, recovery, and more of the every day, inner workings of musicians and songwriters we know and love. In the new home of Song Summit, Labs will take place indoors at the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library. A full list of Labs can also be found below.

As in years past, late-night Main Street shows take patrons out of the park and onto Park City’s legendary Main Street. These are separately ticketed performances, and this year’s Main Street venue is The Marquis. Kicking things off on Thursday night will be an evening with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel followed by Marcus King + Eric Krasno. Friday night, Cimafunk and Pedrito Martinez will bring the funk to Main Street with a celebration of Cuban/Latin music, and Saturday night will feature the extraordinary dance/house music queen, LP Giobbi, to close out this year’s festival.

Park City Song Summit works closely with the Song Summit Foundation, created to uplift musicians of all ages and their communities. By fostering wellness and empowering communities through music, the Song Summit Foundation is shaping a future where artists and audiences alike can thrive, connect, and heal through the universal language of song. Read more about its mission right here.

Summit Passes, individual tickets, and VIP Packages for Park City Song Summit are available now at this link. For everything else, please visit parkcitysongsummit.com.

Of The Trees Announces Full Camp Alderwild Lineup With Tycho, EPROM, Jade Cicada, Ott. And More

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Of The Trees Announces Full Camp Alderwild Lineup With Tycho, EPROM, Jade Cicada, Ott. And More

Of The Trees, the acclaimed electronic music innovator known for his immersive experiences and music catalog, is thrilled to announce the full artist lineup for his upcoming curated concert experience with camping, Camp Alderwild. Set for August 22–23, 2025 at Telluride Town Park, this event marks the return of a major electronic music celebration to Telluride, Colorado—a destination celebrated for its breathtaking San Juan Mountains backdrop and storied festival heritage.

Fans can expect a two-day, curated concert experience that delivers an immersive fusion of live electronic music and camping. This is a celebration where nature and music converge to create an unforgettable communal atmosphere.

Of The Trees is among Colorado’s premier music artists, known for seamlessly merging immersive soundscapes with nature. Following a sold-out debut headline at Red Rocks in 2023 and a successful two-night run at RRX in 2024, his visionary approach makes him the perfect act to bring this innovative experience to Telluride—the first of its kind in nearly 10 years.

Of The Trees, who will headline both nights, sets the tone with his visionary approach to live performance that seamlessly fuses music with nature. Joining him on Friday night are renowned producer Jade Cicada, the dynamic live act Thought Process, innovative artist Taiki Nulight, and a performance from Curra, known for her intricate ethereal atmospheres. Saturday’s roster features a stellar array of talent, headlined by legendary producer and live electronic act Tycho, alongside the boundary-pushing sounds of Ott., the futuristic productions of EPROM, who will be debuting his ‘underclock’ set, and the immersive performance energy of Air Castles.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with performances starting at 5:30 p.m. on both nights. In addition to the on-stage excitement, fans can look forward to locally curated late-night programming across downtown Telluride, as well as easy access to hiking and the natural splendor that makes this region so unique.

TICKETING & PRESALE INFORMATION

Admission: The show is all-ages; every attendee must have a ticket regardless of age.
Camping: A Camping Pass (sold per person) is available for tent camping. A Vehicle Pass (sold separately) is required for those who wish to camp in their vehicles.

Artist Presale: Thursday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. MT until Friday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. MT
General On-Sale: Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. MT.

Camp Alderwild is proudly co-promoted by Planet Bluegrass and AEG Presents in partnership with Of The Trees. This strategic alliance marries Planet Bluegrass’s 30-year legacy of sustainable festivals and environmental leadership with AEG’s unmatched expertise in live event production. Together, they are reimagining the live music experience in Telluride, where every detail is designed to celebrate the union of nature and music.

More on Of The Trees: Of The Trees, the alias of Tyler Coombs, is a Denver, CO-based producer and visual artist originally from Maine. His signature ‘ice cold bass music from the frigid plains of Maine’ spans dubstep to hip-hop, forming a captivating tapestry of sound with spacious chords and expansive synth stabs, intricately woven together with a heavy dose of 808 percussion. Tyler boasts nearly half a million monthly listeners on Spotify and his tracks, including hits like “Spanish Moss,” “Windhorse,” “Everglade March,” “Kick Back,” and “Honeydust,” have amassed millions of streams across digital platforms.

Tyler has collaborated with notable names including John Summit and legendary rapper Curren$y, further cementing his presence in the music world. He returned to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on November 16–17 for a two-night headline—his second consecutive year at the iconic venue. The shows marked the launch of his North American Moonglade Tour, a 30+ date national bus tour featuring artists like Opiuo, Detox Unit, and EAZYBAKED, with most dates selling out and hitting landmark venues such as Salt Shed, The Hollywood Palladium, The BayCare Sound, and Brooklyn Paramount. Through these performances and his Memory Palace label, Tyler continues to bring his immersive artistic vision to life while spotlighting a diverse lineup of forward-thinking talent.

For over 30 years, Planet Bluegrass has been redefining the musical festival by creating exceptional experiences that protect the planet through environmental leadership and a strong community. Fiercely and decidedly independent, their three festivals make a unique musical mark: each takes place in breathtaking natural Colorado environments, each features the world’s finest musicians and songwriters, and each embraces a “Leave No Trace” ethic that defines Planet Bluegrass as a leader in Sustainable Festivation. Planet Bluegrass presents Telluride Bluegrass, Rockygrass, and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, bucket list musical gatherings for artists and fans alike. Planet Bluegrass is invested in the next generation of songwriters and musicians as evidenced by Rockygrass Academy and Song School.

Photo Gallery: Myles Smith and Tors at History On April 26, 2025

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Photo Gallery: Myles Smith and Tors at History On April 26, 2025

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Parker McCollum Releases New Track “Hope That I’m Enough” Ahead Of Self-Titled Album

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Parker McCollum Releases New Track “Hope That I’m Enough” Ahead Of Self-Titled Album

Parker McCollum has released the latest track, “Hope That I’m Enough,” off his highly anticipated fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, out on June 27th. The song, written by McCollum, Matt Jenkins and Jessi Alexander, and produced by Frank Liddell and Eric Masse, is a heartfelt confessional about insecurities in measuring up to be the kind of partner that will last a lifetime. The track aptly follows McCollum’s first single off the forthcoming album, “What Kinda Man.” Listen HERE.

PARKER MCCOLLUM is an artistic achievement that is grounded in honest introspection and sonically evokes the spirit of Texas. Produced by Grammy award-winning, Frank Lindell and Eric Masse, and recorded at the legendary Power Station recording studio in New York City, the project is imbued with emotional intensity and masterful storytelling. McCollum revisits the emotions around his unencumbered “wild years,” the pressures of measuring up to public and personal standards, some of the bad decisions, and the unfathomable blessings that have all colored his life to this point.

Recently, McCollum announced Fall tour dates for his newly rebranded, PARKER MCCOLLUM TOUR. For additional information, including upcoming show dates and tickets, please visit ParkerMcCollum.com.

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide Country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. His most recent album, Never Enough (released on May 12, 2023 via MCA Nashville), is a statement collection of music that cemented his status as one of Country’s strongest new voices. His massive Burn It Down Tour throughout 2024 saw McCollum performing at some of the most iconic venues around the nation and appearing at Country music’s top music festivals. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.” Music Row listed McCollum as their 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year and Apple also included him as one of their all-genre “Up Next Artists” Class of 2021. A dedicated road warrior, McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and has sold out major concert venues around the U.S. In March 2022, McCollum made his debut at RODEOHOUSTON to a sold-out crowd with over 73,000 tickets sold. In 2025, McCollum played his third consecutive sold out show at Houston’s signature event. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honor) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 & 2023) for New Artist of the Year. He was nominated for a CMA Award for “Song of the Year” (2024) for his explosive Platinum hit “Burn It Down” – marking his third straight nomination. McCollum scored his second ACM Award for “Visual Media of the Year” for his music video for “Burn It Down.” The hit single marks his fourth consecutive #1 – following his other chart toppers “Pretty Heart,” “To Be Loved By You,” and “Handle On You.” McCollum’s latest single, the foot-stomping, shoot-it-straight, “What Kinda Man,” shows his return to the musical Texas roots that got him started. “What Kinda Man” and its official music video are available now. Recently, McCollum announced his self-titled fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, available on June 27th.

 

Morgan Wallen Unveils 37-Track Album ‘I’m The Problem,’ Taps Post Malone, Tate McRae, Eric Church, And More

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Morgan Wallen Unveils 37-Track Album ‘I’m The Problem,’ Taps Post Malone, Tate McRae, Eric Church, And More

After spending the past few weeks teasing song titles from his upcoming album, I’m The Problem, on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, Morgan Wallen is revealing the full tracklist to the robust 37-song project. Featuring collaborations with pop superstars Post Malone and Tate McRae, plus close friends Eric Church, ERNEST and HARDY, I’m The Problem arrives May 16. Pre-save here.

The album opens with the title track, “I’m The Problem,” a cutting double-edged confession that reveals the complexities of a relationship at its lowest point. It concludes with “I’m A Little Crazy,” a quiet, self-reflective song that looks inward while examining the world outside. Between all of that, Wallen displays his ability to reach listeners on a granular level.

While Wallen co-wrote 22 of the tracks on the album, he tapped into 49 songwriters, curating a tracklist that’s both deeply personal and resonant, while viewing life events through a different lens than he’s used in the past.

“A lot of the concepts and things we said were a little more difficult with this album,” Wallen says of the writing and refining process. “We were trying to dig deep on things and trying to find new angles. And I feel like we did that. I feel like there’s a lot of stuff that I haven’t said in this record, which I’m really, really proud of.”

“I Ain’t Comin’ Back (Feat. Post Malone),” available Friday, marks the duo’s second collaboration following the crossover success of “I Had Some Help” last year, which recently topped two billion global streams. Written by Wallen, Louis Bell, Michael Hardy, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith and Ryan Vojtesak, and produced by Joey Moi, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back” teases a cheeky play-on-words, as the guy leaves the relationship, vowing never to return: There’s a lot of reasons I ain’t Jesus / But the main one is that I ain’t coming back.

Pre-save “I Ain’t Comin’ Back (Feat. Post Malone)” ahead of Friday, here.

Wallen recently became the first artist ever to have two albums spend over 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. With each album, Wallen has refined his music, but with this one, Wallen digs even deeper, providing a glimpse into his life that feels more intimate, more grounded and closer to his core.

The project sparked Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour. Kicking off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, Wallen’s 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. With a second stop recently added in Madison, Wisconsin, Wallen’s appearances will mark the first time an artist has played two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium.

A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Coupled with Wallen’s Sand In My Boots Festival, these 21 shows are the only place to see the superstar in 2025.

Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “the biggest country star in the world” and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he’s “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” With 17 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: “Wallen’s appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd.”

With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as the “dominant country superstar,” with the project recently being named Billboard‘s No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time’s groundbreaking success saw Wallen’s crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With two No. 1’s already hailing from his forthcoming album release I’m The Problem, due May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that’s both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before.

As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I’m the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he’s also highlighting some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this May, which sold out in less than two hours.

Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis.

I’m The Problem Tracklist (songwriters in italics):
1. I’m The Problem (Morgan Wallen, Grady Block, Jamie McLaughlin, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
2. I Got Better (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Michael Hardy)
3. Superman (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, James Maddocks)
4. What I Want (feat. Tate McRae) (Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Joe Reeves)
5. Just In Case (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Alex Bak)
6. Interlude (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
7. Falling Apart (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
8. Skoal, Chevy, and Browning (Joe Fox, Chase McGill, Josh Miller)
9. Eyes Are Closed (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak)
10. Kick Myself (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
11. 20 Cigarettes (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Miller)
12. TN (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak, Geoff Warburton)
13. Missing (Morgan Wallen, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
14. Where’d That Girl Go (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak, Blake Pendergrass, Joe Reeves, Geoff Warburton)
15. Genesis (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Rocky Block, Jacob Durrett, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
16. Revelation (Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Tompkins)
17. Number 3 and Number 7 (feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass)
18. Kiss Her In Front Of You (John Byron, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Ryan Vojtesak)
19. If You Were Mine (Chris Tompkins, Jessie Jo Dillon, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
20. Don’t We (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ashley Gorley, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron)
21. Come Back As A Redneck (feat. HARDY) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy, James Maddocks)
22. Love Somebody (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Shaun Frank, Nicholas Gale, Ashley Gorley, Yaakov Gruzman, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv, Steve Francis Richard Mastroianni, Martina Sorbara, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. Dark Til Daylight (Rocky Block, Chris Tompkins, Jimmy Robbins)
24. The Dealer (feat. ERNEST) (Blake Pendergrass)
25. Leavin’s The Least I Could Do (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Josh Miller, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. Jack and Jill (Jacob Hackworth, Jared Mullins, Ned Cameron)
27. I Ain’t Comin’ Back (feat. Post Malone) (Morgan Wallen, Louis Bell, Michael Hardy, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
28. Nothin’ Left (Josh Miller, Greylan James, Matt Jenkins)
29. Drinking Til It Does (Josh Thompson, Jimmy Robbins)
30. Smile (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
31. Working Man’s Song (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
32. Whiskey In Reverse (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy)
33. Crazy Eyes (Chris Tompkins, Josh Miller, Jessie Jo Dillon, Daniel Ross)
34. LA Night (Chris Tompkins, Travis Wood, Josh Miller)
35. Miami (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Michael Hardy, Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran, Royce Porter)
36. Lies Lies Lies (Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Miller, Daniel Ross, Chris Tompkins)
37. I’m A Little Crazy (Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers)

Morgan Wallen 2025 I’m The Problem Tour Dates:
June 20 // NRG Stadium // Houston, Texas w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 21 // NRG Stadium // Houston, Texas w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 28 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, Wis. w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
June 29 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, Wis. w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 11 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, Fla. w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
July 12 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, Fla. w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
July 18 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, Ariz. w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 19 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, Ariz. w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
July 25 // Lumen Field // Seattle, Wash. w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
July 26 // Lumen Field // Seattle, Wash. w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 1 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, Calif. w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
Aug 2 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, Calif. w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 15 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, Ohio w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Aug 16 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, Ohio w/ Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett
Aug 22 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, Mass. w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Aug 23 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, Mass. w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Sep 4 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
Sep 5 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
Sep 12 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Sep 13 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn

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