If art can be an inheritance, acclaimed singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle’s life has been rich with inspiration: from her grandfather, a renowned actor, and her father, a contemporary pianist. Her debut poetry collection, The Bella Vista, is inspired by the piano works of Harold Budd on the album La Bella Vista, and childhood memories of her father’s own improvised piano reveries in their LA apartment.
For twenty years, Emma has pursued music as her primary medium, evoking dreamy abstraction, exploring textural maximalism, and embracing her own vulnerability with a guitar, a piano, and the sound of her voice. With The Bella Vista, she turns to language as the best and perhaps only tool suitable to express, in her words, “the tenderness and brutality of romantic love.” Written on the road and in the air between tour locations, the chronological, self-referential poems of The Bella Vista follows a relationship from its enthralling genesis through its twisted convulsions and the devastation of its dissolution then, eventually, to a sort of peace. The collection is a concept album, an addiction memoir, a family tree, and a love letter all at once—to music, to mistakes, to womanhood; to cross-country drives and other artists and the long road to finding oneself.
Following the release of his highly anticipated new single “Baby (Is It A Crime),” Rema has announced his “HEIS World Tour”. A twenty-three date routing that will see the Nigerian superstar play arenas, venues and festival stages across continents including Coachella Music Festival in April. Fans will be treated to music from his critically acclaimed album HEIS released last year which made numerous “Best of 2024” lists and was nominated for “Best Global Music Album” at this year’s Grammys.
Artist presale will begin tomorrow February 11th, with Spotify presale taking place on Wednesday, February 12th and public on-sale on Thursday, February 13th all at 10AM local time. See below for the full tour routing or for more information please visit here.
Rema’s musical odyssey has propelled him and Afrobeats to global prominence, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. With critically acclaimed projects, awards, chart topping singles and sold-out tours internationally, Mavin Global artist Rema is on his unassailable ascent to worldwide superstardom. His stellar self-titled debut in 2019 will be remembered for defining a new era in African pop and his follow up effort Rave and Roses is the highest streamed project by an African artist. Just in the past year, the 24 year old artist joined the illustrious Billions club (having amassed over seventy billion streams overall), earned a Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit in “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez and rounded out the year with a sold out stadium show at The O2 in London UK performing to over 20,000 fans. He’s claimed many “firsts” in his illustrious career including a Guinness World Record (for the first No. 1 hit on MENA charts) and being the highest charting African artist in history on the Billboard Hot 100 and earn over one billion streams in the US — making Afrobeats history. The following year saw Rema release one of his boldest works of music yet, the sophomore album HEIS. The percussive and high-octane project was Rema’s exploration of the Afrobeats genre that was pioneered by the luminaries that came before him. The album was embraced by fans and critics alike appearing on many “Best of 2024” albums list with Rolling Stone crowning it as the “the strongest contender for the best Afrobeats album of the year.” HEIS also earned Rema his first GRAMMY nomination in the “Best Global Music Album” category. Not one to rest on his laurels, Rema followed up on the success of this album and announced a twenty-three date “HEIS World Tour” that sees him play stadiums all over the globe bringing his sound and theatrics to fans worldwide. From the outset, his mission has remained steadfast, never wavering in his relentless pursuit of excellence and with this new wave of music, Rema is set to ascend the throne while putting his city on.
HEIS World Tour 2025 — Global Tour Routing:
April 11 — Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Expo Centre
April 13 — Indio, CA Coachella Weekend 1
April 20 — Indio, CA Coachella Weekend 2
April 24 — Mexico City, MX @ Cercle Odyssey
April 27 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
April 30 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
May 3 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
May 6 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall
May 10 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell
May 11 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
May 24 — Mauritius Island @ Cote D’Or
June 6 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Eat Halle
June 8 — London, England @ The O2
June 14 — Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
June 18 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ TAP 1
June 20 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
June 22 — Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
June 28 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
July 20 — Okinawa, Japan @ Okinawa Arena
July 22 — Afro Jam Festival Osaka, Japan @ Ookini Arena
July 27 — Afro Jam Festival Tokyo, Japan @ Musashino Sports Plaza
August 1 — Malmo, Sweden @ Dream Park Festival
August 3 — Barcelona, Spain @ Poble Espanyol
The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 4 to 6 to Tudhope Park in Orillia with a fantastic lineup that includes The Sheepdogs, Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee and much more!
The lineup was revealed today for the 65th Anniversary of the iconic music festival. The Mariposa Folk Festival was founded in Orillia, Ontario in 1961. Through the festival’s storied 65 years, it has grown to become Canada’s most legendary musical gathering. Tickets for Mariposa are on sale via the festival website.
“This is a landmark anniversary year, promising amazing performances and unforgettable moments, so don’t delay in purchasing your Mariposa 2025 tickets early to make sure you’re part of this moment in Canadian music history,” said Mariposa Folk Festival President, Pam Carter. “Music fans of all ages come to the festival each year to reconnect in this beautiful setting by the lake, creating their own lifetime memories of Mariposa. For both festival veterans and first timers, this is a year not to be missed.”
In crafting this special anniversary Mariposa lineup, Artistic Director Spencer Shewen wanted to showcase Mariposa favourites from over the years, while at the same time introducing the festival to some of the best new voices in folk music.
Returning to the lineup for 2025 are magnificent performers, Jane Siberry (1982), Bob Snider (1990, 1993, 1994, 2003), Ron Sexsmith (1990, 2006, 2011), Irish Mythen (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024), Basia Bulat (2009), Hayden (2008), The Paper Kites (2014) to name a few.
New faces at the festival this year include Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee, The Sheepdogs, Rock Plaza Central, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, The Red River Ramblers and Bess Atwell. Full list of performing artists below.
Shewen is particularly excited for a one-time ensemble performance from some exceptional songwriters who will gather to celebrate Mariposa’s 65th in a special way. “On Sunday evening, Serena Ryder, who has performed at the festival on no less than six previous occasions, will be joined by Martha Wainwright, Julian Taylor and special friends for a Mariposa retrospective performance. It’s sure to be a magical moment!” says Shewen.
The three-day Mariposa Folk Festival features 11 stages of top folk-roots and other genres, along with presentations of story, dance, and craft. All ticket categories are on sale. Children 12 & under are admitted free. The festival has special pricing for youth and young adults. Onsite camping is available.
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Imagine Dragons’ illustrious sophomore album, Smoke + Mirrors, the diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-winning Las Vegas band will release a treasure trove of never-before-heard demos with their upcoming anniversary album, Reflections (from the Vault of Smoke + Mirrors) (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope), on February 21, 2025. Marking a major milestone in the band’s history, this special album will showcase 14 previously unreleased tracks from the era. The project will be available across digital streaming platforms and as a physical 1LP ocean blue vinyl.
The 2x Platinum, fan-favorite album Smoke + Mirrors debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, marking the band’s first No.1 in both the US and Canada, and has achieved over 7.8 billion streams and 6 million in global consumption since its release. The hit single, “I Bet My Life,” is RIAA certified 3X platinum with over 960 million streams to date. Physical editions of Smoke + Mirrors will be released on April 25, 2025.
To commemorate the anniversary, Imagine Dragons will hold a gallery exhibition with Tim Cantor. Cantor, a surrealist & still-life artist who created the original paintings for the cover of Smoke + Mirrors, reimagined the artwork for the ten-year anniversary editions. The gallery exhibition will be held on February 15, 2025 at the Art of Tim Cantor gallery in San Diego.
Imagine Dragons will also release two Smoke + Mirrors Ten exclusive, limited edition 3LP box set in 180 gram black vinyl and 140 gram colored vinyl. Smoke + Mirrors Ten includes 14 never-before-heard demos, including the exclusive “I Bet My Life (Demo)” as well as the new Reflections (from the Vault of Smoke + Mirrors) vinyl. Also included are six exclusive lithos with original and reimagined artwork from Tim Cantor in a deluxe box set.
The Doobie Brothers announced today they will launch a North American summer tour in support of their upcoming new studio album WALK THIS ROAD. The newly announced tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in Detroit and includes shows in New York, Boston, Chicago and Toronto, with more dates to be announced. Joining The Doobie Brothers on the Walk This Road Tour will be special guests The Coral Reefer Band.
The Coral Reefer Band is the touring and recording band of beloved American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The band performed with Buffett until his passing in 2023, and continues celebrating and performing his music at his request. The band reunited for the first time at 2024’s ‘Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett’ concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The Coral Reefer Band will keep the party going this summer bringing the hits of Jimmy Buffett to Parrot Heads and new audiences alike on all dates of the upcoming Walk This Road tour.
The Walk This Road summer tour presales start Tuesday, February 11 at 10am local time with general on sale to the public on Friday, February 14 at 10am local time. VIP packages for all dates will be available starting February 11.
The Doobie Brothers recently announced UK and Ireland dates which will include performing as special guests of Jeff Lynne’s ELO at the iconic band’s final concert in London’s Hyde Park, which is already sold out. Additional dates in the UK and Ireland are on sale now.
The highly anticipated tour dates will feature the reunited Doobie Brothers lineup of Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Michael McDonald and feature new music from their upcoming new studio album which is the first new album by the foursome in over 40 years. WALK THIS ROAD, out June 6 on Rhino Records features 10 newly recorded tracks including “Walk This Road,” “Call Me” and “Lahaina.”
“We’re so looking forward to the 2025 Summer tour!” Patrick Simmons said on behalf of The Doobie Brothers. “We’ll be celebrating the release of our new album WALK THIS ROAD and we’re excited to be performing new songs fro the record. We’ll warm up with shows in the UK and Ireland then hit the road back in the good old USA. Can’t wait to see you all and bring some new music to our fans. Having The Cora Reefer Band on board with us at these shows really makes this a special experience for the audience and all of us. Doobies and Reefers, hmm… sounds like a perfect match!
WALK THIS ROAD TOUR NORTH AMERICAN DATES:
8.4.25 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8.6.25 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
8.7.25 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
8.9.25 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8.10.25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach
8.12.25 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
8.13.25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
8.15.25 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
8.17.25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
8.18.25 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
9.4.25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
9.5.25 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
9.9.25 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
9.10.25 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheater
9.12.25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
9.13.25 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
9.15.25 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheatre
9.17.25 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
9.18.25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Cleopatra Records celebrates Record Store Day, April 12, with one of the most anticipated releases in Todd Rundgren’s catalog, a 2 LP live album recorded on the maestro’s 2008 Arena tour.
Titled from his most recent studio album, the tour caught Rundgren accompanied by his usual A-list band of musical wizards, and a track listing that swung between a host of favorites from solo albums past.
These include a rare airing for the 1972 single “Couldn’t I Just Tell You,” “Love In Action” (from 1978’s Back To The Bars), “Just One Victory” from the seminal A Wizard, A True Star (1973), the monster hit “I Saw The Light” and more.
Alongside these, the album also includes a mammoth recounting of Arena itself. Eleven of the album’s 13 tracks are included, in a solid swathe that picks up at the end of side one, and lasts deep into side four.
Pressed on black/white split vinyl and packaged with informative liner notes by Rundgren biographer Paul Myers, The Arena Tour Live is limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide.
Track List:
LP1 SIDE A
1. Love In Action
2. Black Maria
3. Open My Eyes
4. I Saw The Light
5. Mad
LP1 SIDE B
1. Afraid
2. Courage
3. Weakness
4. Pissin
LP2 SIDE A
1. Strike
2. Today
3. Bardo
4. Mountaintop
LP2 SIDE B
1. Panic
2. Manup
3. Just One Victory
4. Couldn’t I Just Tell You
A festival experience like no other, the E.N.D. Cruise is thrilled to announce their 4th annual voyage in partnership with Sixthman, taking place January 22 to January 26, 2026. Join us as we set sail from Miami, FL to Costa Maya, Mexico aboard Norwegian Joy, making for the Cruise’s largest voyage to date.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities on board, including live performances from their favorite bands in the scene, a chance to relax (or party) with their favorite artists, elevated dining experiences, Battle of The Frontmen, gambling in high end casinos, The Tonight (Tonight) Show with Matt Cutshall, an on-deck go-kart track, pools and waterslides, Bellyflop Competition, and so much more. Don’t forget, excursions and exploration in the sunny Costa Maya port is also a must for all cruise-goers.
Emo’s Not Dead founder Matt Cutshall shares: “The community on this cruise is like nothing I’ve experienced before. Everyone feels like your best friend and we all get to watch our favorite bands we grew up with play their iconic albums while sailing into the sunset. It’s legit unlike any other music festival. The.best.vacation.ever!”
Currently in its third year, the E.N.D. Cruise has previously featured special guests including Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Underoath, Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Secondhand Serenade, Cartel, Charlotte Sands, Madina Lake, Cassadee Pope, and more. This year’s cruise includes performances from: The Used, Boys Like Girls, Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, State Champs, Saosin, Taylor Acorn, Norma Jean, Emery, The Early November, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Spill Canvas, Lydia, Reclaim The Fallen, Your Broken Hero, Emo Social, and The Emo Band.
The deadline for first round presale sign ups is February 27, with public on-sale starting on March 12, including $100 per person when booked with Automatic Monthly Billing if booked by May 22.
Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 25th anniversary of The Rock Boat, sailing January 29 – February 5, 2026 from Miami, FL to St. Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Hosted by Sister Hazel, The Rock Boat cruise features an exciting lineup including Needtobreathe, Judah & The Lion, The Struts, Matt Nathanson, Bowling For Soup, Red Wanting Blue, Stephen Kellogg and The Twenty-Twenty-Sixers, Carbon Leaf, The Alternate Routes, The Band Feel, The Return Of Melodime, Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir, Bradley Rhodes, Brian Fechino & The Risky Beavers, Amy Gerhartz, The Paradox, and more to be announced soon.
“A quarter of a century ago we had a crazy idea to take some fans on a cruise,” says Sister Hazel frontman, Ken Block. “It was all as a ‘thank you’ to our most passionate fans for taking us from a van and trailer to our first platinum record. Year one – It was just us and we brought along one other act (our friends Dexter Freebish). But in an unforgettable instant – the minute we walked off that boat we absolutely knew we were onto something big. The gratitude we have that this event has lasted 25 years – and that it is as healthy today as any event has ever been – is beyond words. And it’s beyond our wildest dreams. We were basically kids when this thing started …. Now, we’re not QUITE kids anymore – but we bring that ‘kid like’ passion, enthusiasm, and excitement to every single element – of every single Boat! To celebrate 25 years of The Rock Boat we are going all out with our partners at Sixthman in every way possible to bring you all an unforgettable full SEVEN days of music and more!”
THE ROCK BOAT XXV HOSTED BY SISTER HAZEL: January 29 -February 5, 2026, Sailing from Miami, FL to St. Maarten and San Juan aboard Norwegian Pearl
Lineup:
Needtobreathe
Judah & The Lion
The Struts
Matt Nathanson
Bowling For Soup
Red Wanting Blue
Stephen Kellogg and The Twenty-Twenty-Sixers
Carbon Leaf
The Alternate Routes
The Band Feel
The Return Of Melodime
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir
Bradley Rhodes
Brian Fechino & The Risky Beavers
Amy Gerhartz
The Paradox
+More To Be Announced
Today, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals announced a 15-date summer tour. The tour will kick off on May 30th at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC with stops at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, VT, Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI, and the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, among other cities. The tour will conclude on August 24th at The Orpheum in Los Angeles.
Also today, Harper teased his new single, “Before The Rain Dried,” which is due out soon. You can watch it HERE.
The tour will see Harper perform fan-favorites from his extensive catalog as well as tracks from his critically acclaimed 2023 album, Wide Open Light (Chrysalis Records), which featured a number of special guests, including Jack Johnson on “Yard Sale,” Shelby Lynne on “8 minutes,” and Piers Faccinion on the title track.
General on-sale will begin this Friday, February 14th at 10AM local time. The Live Nation pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, February 12th at 10AM local time, followed by the Spotify pre-sale on Thursday February 13th at 10AM local time. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.benharper.com/tour.
Harper is also continuing to expand his creative pursuits on-screen following his 2023 run in AppleTV+ series “Extrapolations,” with an appearance in the new Jeff Buckley documentary, IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY, which recently premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Amy Berg, the film is a compassionate portrait of the late Jeff Buckley, whose music continues to inspire artists worldwide. With beautiful scores and rare live performances, it captures the love, loss, and enduring impact that shaped Buckley, and thus the international music culture of the late 20th century.
As a 3x-GRAMMY-winner, Harper has amassed international critical applause and a worldwide fan following for his own genre-traversing body of work while also producing acclaimed albums by Mavis Staples, Rickie Lee Jones, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Natalie Maines, Ziggy Marley, and others. An inveterate collaborator, Harper has also recorded with a diverse span of artists ranging from John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, to Ringo Starr, Keith Richards and, most recently, Harry Styles, to contribute his signature guitar work to the superstar’s chart-topping album, HARRY’S HOUSE. Harper joined Styles for an astounding 12 nights of performances at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles in 2022.
2025 Tour Dates
Fri-May-30-25 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
Sat-May-31-25 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
Sun-Jun-01-25 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Mon-Jun-02-25 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
Wed-Jun-04-25 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Fri-Jun-06-25 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
Sat-Jun-07-25 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Sun-Jun-08-25 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center
Tue-Jun-10-25 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater
Wed-Jun-11-25 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
Tue-Aug-19-25 – Seattle, WA – Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheater
Wed-Aug-20-25 – Portland, OR – Pioneer Courthouse Square
Thu-Aug-21-25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion*
Sat-Aug-23-25 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
Sun-Aug-24-25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Orpheum
*Tickets on-sale February 28th.
Just five years ago, amid the beginning of the pandemic, singer/songwriter David Johansen, legendary co-founder of the New York Dolls, discovered his aggressive cancer had progressed and he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, leading to complications ever since. He has not made his diagnosis public as he is generally a very private person, however due to the increasingly severe financial burden his family is facing, he is ready to share his story. On top of the cancer diagnosis, Johansen took a fall on the day after Thanksgiving and broke his back in two places, which required surgery. Despite a successful procedure, David is completely bedridden and incapacitated, relying on around the clock care. To continue his treatment and give him the best chance of recovery, David will need full time assistance.
Assisting in the Johansen family recovery efforts, Sweet Relief launched the David Johansen Fund. The most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day to day vital living expenses. With professional specialized care, the Johansen family remains hopeful that David can regain some mobility and independence.
Johansen shares “We’ve been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends & family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation. This is the worst pain i’ve ever experienced in my entire life. I’ve never been one to ask for help but this is an emergency. Thank you.”
Aric Steinberg, Executive Director at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund adds “Sweet Relief is honored to help David and his family during this difficult time in their lives. Our Directed Artist Funds can provide a meaningful solution when the community rallies around the recipient, and we anticipate that David’s community will be eager to help here. His influence on the musical landscape with the New York Dolls is indelible, and his career as an actor and an artist has touched many people around the world. He’s been knocked down but we’re here to help him back up with the help of his family, friends and wider community of supporters.”
David was recently the subject of Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi’s documentary Personality Crisis: One Night Only which brilliantly captures an evening of David’s songs and storytelling, and gives a little context to the wild tapestry of David’s life. David was the lead singer and songwriter of the legendary New York Dolls, widely acknowledged as one of the first (and coolest) punk bands. David started his own group, the David Johansen band, before reinventing himself yet again in the 1980s as Buster Poindexter. Inspired by his passion for the blues and arcane American folk music David formed the group The Harry Smiths, and toured the world performing the songs of Howlin’ Wolf with Hubert Sumlin and Levon Helm. Of all these incarnations, David is most often recognized for his work in a handful of beloved films, like the Christmas classic Scrooged, and the race track comedy Let it Ride. He continues to host his weekly radio show “The Mansion of Fun” on Sirius XM. David had an exhibition of his paintings in New York this past summer at Elliot Templeton Fine Arts gallery.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides services and financial assistance for career musicians and music industry professionals. Grants are earmarked for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing costs, food costs, utilities, and other basic necessities.
