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The 2025 Grammys Could Shatter Records—Here’s Who Might Make History

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The 2025 Grammys Could Shatter Records—Here’s Who Might Make History

With potential firsts, milestones, and shattered records, the 2025 Grammys might go down as one of the most historic in music history. Whether it’s Beyoncé’s dominance, Taylor Swift’s continued reign, or Billie Eilish’s ascension into legend status, this is a show no music fan can afford to miss.

Beyoncé’s Potential Grammy Records

  • If Beyoncé wins 9 awards, Cowboy Carter will surpass Santana’s Supernatural as the most awarded album in Grammy history (currently holds the record with 9 wins in 2000).
  • If Beyoncé wins at least 8 Grammys, she will tie Michael Jackson (1984) and Santana (2000) for the most Grammys won in a single night.
  • If Beyoncé wins 9 or more Grammys, she will break Michael Jackson and Santana’s record for most wins in a single ceremony.
  • With 32 Grammys already, Beyoncé could extend her record as the most awarded artist in Grammy history—with 11 nominations, she could potentially reach 43 Grammy wins.
  • If Beyoncé wins Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, she will finally remove her record as the most nominated female artist in the category without a win (5 previous nominations: I Am… Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé, Lemonade, Renaissance, and Cowboy Carter).
  • If Beyoncé wins Record of the Year for Texas Hold ‘Em, she will erase her current record as the most nominated artist in the category without a win (9 nominations).
  • If Beyoncé wins Song of the Year for Texas Hold ‘Em, she will tie the record for the most wins in this category (2 wins), previously winning in 2010 for Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).
  • If Beyoncé wins Best Country Album, Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, or Best Country Song, she will become the first Black female artist to win in any of these categories.

Taylor Swift’s Potential Grammy Records

  • If The Tortured Poets Department wins Album of the Year, Taylor Swift will become the first artist in Grammy history to win this award 5 times, breaking her tie with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon (4 wins each).
  • If Swift wins Album of the Year, she will also become the first female artist to ever win the category in consecutive years and only the third artist overall, after Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.
  • If Swift wins Song of the Year for Fortnight, she will finally break her record as the most nominated songwriter in the category without a win (8 previous nominations).
  • If Swift wins Best Pop Vocal Album, she will break her current tie with Kelly Clarkson and Adele (2 wins each) to become the first artist to win three times in this category.
  • If Swift wins Best Pop Vocal Album, she will also be the first artist to ever win it in two consecutive years (Midnights won last year).
  • If Swift wins Best Music Video for Fortnight, she will become the first artist to ever win the category three times (Bad Blood and All Too Well: The Short Film won previously).
  • If Swift wins Best Music Video, she will also tie director Mark Romanek and video producer Nathan Scherrer for the most wins in this category (3 wins).
  • If Swift wins Best Music Video, she will become the first artist to ever win for self-directed videos twice (All Too Well: The Short Film previously won).

Billie Eilish’s Potential Grammy Records

  • If Billie Eilish wins Record of the Year for Birds of a Feather, she will tie Paul Simon and Bruno Mars for the most wins in this category (3 total).
  • If Billie Eilish wins Record of the Year, she will be the first female artist to ever win the category three times.
  • If Billie Eilish wins Record of the Year, she will also become the first artist in history to win it three times for solo recordings (her previous two wins were for bad guy and Everything I Wanted).
  • If Billie Eilish wins Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft, she will become only the third female artist to win multiple times as the main credited artist, joining Adele (2 wins) and Taylor Swift (4 wins).
  • If Billie Eilish wins Album, Record, and Song of the Year in one night, she will become only the second artist in Grammy history to achieve this twice, after Adele (2012, 2017).
  • If Billie Eilish & FINNEAS win Song of the Year for Birds of a Feather, they will set the new record for most wins in this category (3 total), breaking their current tie with Bruno Mars & D’Mile.
  • If Billie Eilish & FINNEAS win Song of the Year, they will become the only songwriting duo to ever win it in two consecutive years (they won in 2024 for What Was I Made For?).
  • If Billie Eilish wins Best Pop Solo Performance, she will erase her record as the most nominated artist in the category without a win (5 previous nominations).
  • If Billie Eilish wins Best Pop Vocal Album, she will tie Swift, Adele, and Clarkson for the most wins in this category (2 total).

Sabrina Carpenter’s Potential Grammy Records

  • If Sabrina Carpenter wins Song of the Year (Please, Please, Please) and Record of the Year (Espresso), she will be the first female artist in over 50 years to win both in one night. The last woman to do this was Carole King in 1972 (You’ve Got a Friend & It’s Too Late).
  • If Sabrina Carpenter wins all four major categories (Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year), she will become only the third artist ever to achieve this feat in one night, after Christopher Cross (1981) and Billie Eilish (2020).

Other Record-Breaking Possibilities

  • Chappell Roan could join Christopher Cross and Billie Eilish as the only artists ever to win all four major categories in one night.
  • RAYE could become the first artist ever to win both Songwriter of the Year and Best New Artist in the same year.
  • The Beatles could win Record of the Year for Now And Then and finally erase their record as the most nominated group without a win in this category (5 nominations).
  • The Beatles could set a new record for the longest time between first nomination and first win in Record of the Year if Now And Then wins, marking 60 years since their first nomination in 1965.
  • Jack Antonoff could complete the “Big Four” Grammy sweep if he wins Record of the Year for co-producing Fortnight (he has already won Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year).

  • Rap Genre

    • Eminem (The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)) could become the most awarded rapper in Best Rap Album history. With six wins already, a victory would give him a record-breaking seventh trophy in the category. His previous wins include The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, Encore, Relapse, Recovery, and The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
    • Doechii (Alligator Bites Never Heal) could make history as only the second female rapper ever to win Best Rap Album, following Cardi B’s 2019 win for Invasion of Privacy.

    Best Rap Performance

    • Kendrick Lamar (Not Like Us) is already the most awarded rapper in this category with six wins (i, Alright, HUMBLE., King’s Dead, Family Ties, and The Heart Part 5). A win in 2025 would give him his seventh trophy, extending his lead in the category.
    • Three female rappers could make history as the first solo female artist to ever win Best Rap Performance: Cardi B (Enough (Miami)), Doechii (Nissan Altima), and GloRilla (Yeah Glo!).

    Best Melodic Rap Performance

    • Latto (Big Mama) could become the first solo female rapper to win in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category.

    Best Rap Song 

    • Kanye West (Carnival) could extend his record as the most awarded songwriter in Best Rap Song history. A win in 2025 would give him his eighth trophy in this category.

    Country Genre

    • Beyoncé could become the first Black female artist to win in any of the following categories:
      • Best Country Album (Cowboy Carter)
      • Best Country Solo Performance (16 Carriages)
      • Best Country Duo/Group Performance (II Most Wanted)
      • Best Country Song (Texas Hold ‘Em)

    Best Country Album

    • Chris Stapleton (Higher) could tie The Chicks for the most wins in Best Country Album with four trophies. His previous wins include Starting Over, From A Room: Volume 1, and Traveller.
    • Kacey Musgraves (Deeper Well) could become the first female solo artist to win Best Country Album three times. She previously won for Same Trailer, Different Park and Golden Hour.

    Best Country Solo Performance

    • Chris Stapleton (It Takes A Woman) could extend his record as the most awarded artist in Best Country Solo Performance, securing a fifth win. His past wins include White Horse, You Should Probably Leave, Either Way, and Traveller.

    Best Country Duo/Group Performance

    • Dan + Shay (Bigger Houses) could break their tie with Little Big Town and become the most awarded act in this category with their fourth win. Their past wins include 10,000 Hours, Speechless, and Tequila.

    Best Country Song

    • Kacey Musgraves & Shane McAnally (The Architect) could tie the record for most wins in Best Country Song with three victories, currently held by Lori McKenna, Chris Stapleton, and Josh Kear. Musgraves and McAnally previously won for Merry Go Round and Space Cowboy.

    Dance/Electronic Genre

    Best Dance/Electronic Recording

    • Skrillex (Leavemealone) could extend his record for most wins in this category if he secures a fifth victory.

    Best Remixed Recording

    • David Guetta (A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Remix) could break his tie with Jacques Lu Cont and Skrillex to become the most awarded artist in this category with a third win.

    R&B Genre

    Best Traditional R&B Performance

    • Lalah Hathaway (No Lie) could break her tie with Beyoncé (three wins) and become the most awarded artist in this category with a fourth win. She previously won three years in a row between 2015 and 2017.

    Rock & Metal Genres:

    Best Rock Performance

    • The Black Keys (Beautiful People (Stay High)) could tie Foo Fighters for the most wins in this category if they secure their second trophy. They first won in 2013 for Lonely Boy.

    Best Metal Performance

    • Metallica could extend their record as the most awarded artist in this category with their eighth win.

    Best Alternative Music Album

    • St. Vincent (All Born Screaming) could tie Beck, Radiohead, and The White Stripes for the most wins in this category if she secures her third victory. Her past wins include Daddy’s Home and St. Vincent.

    Latin Genres

    Best Latin Pop Album

    • Shakira (Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran) could become the first female artist to win this category three times. She previously won for El Dorado and MTV Unplugged.

    Best Música Urbana Album

    • Bad Bunny (Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana) could extend his record as the most awarded artist in this category, winning for a third time. His previous victories came for El Último Tour Del Mundo and Un Verano Sin Ti.

    Visual Media

    Best Music Video

    • Taylor Swift (Fortnight) or Kendrick Lamar (Not Like Us) could become the first artist to win this category three times. Swift previously won for Bad Blood and All Too Well: The Short Film, while Lamar won for HUMBLE.
    • If Swift wins for Fortnight, she will also become the first artist to ever win Best Music Video twice for self-directed videos.

    Production

    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

    • Alissia could become the first female producer to win this category.

    Best Audio Book

    • Jimmy Carter (Last Sunday in Plains: A Centennial Celebration) could break his tie with Maya Angelou and become the most awarded artist in this category with his fourth win.

Grammys 2025: Full Performer Lineup, How to Watch, and When to Tune In

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Grammys 2025: Full Performer Lineup, How to Watch, and When to Tune In

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take over Los Angeles this Sunday, promising a night filled with powerhouse performances, record-breaking milestones, and a heartfelt commitment to wildfire relief efforts. Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the ceremony will air live from the Crypto.com Arena at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

A Historic Night for Beyoncé

Music history could be rewritten on Sunday as Beyoncé, already the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time, stands at 99 career nominations. Despite her monumental impact on music, she has yet to secure the Album of the Year win. Will this be her moment? Fans will be watching closely.

While the Grammys are about the awards, the performances are the real showstoppers. This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, featuring legendary icons, chart-topping superstars, and breakthrough artists. Here’s who will be lighting up the stage:

  • Billie Eilish
  • Charli XCX
  • Chappell Roan
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Doechii
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Coldplay’s Chris Martin
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Brittany Howard
  • Brad Paisley
  • Teddy Swims
  • Janelle Monáe
  • John Legend
  • Sheryl Crow
  • St. Vincent
  • Jacob Collier
  • Raye
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Shakira
  • Benson Boone

With debut Grammy performances from Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, both of whom dominated 2024 with massive hits like Good Luck, Babe! and Espresso, this year’s show will be a defining moment for emerging pop stars.

Beyond the spectacle, this year’s Grammys carry a deeper purpose—supporting Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million to help those impacted. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires devastated thousands of acres, and the music community is coming together to raise funds and honor first responders.

From career milestones to emotional tributes, this year’s Grammy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most powerful nights in music history.

5 Surprising Facts About The Doors’ Self-Titled Debut Album

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5 Surprising Facts About The Doors’ Self-Titled Debut Album

Some albums invite you in. The Doors drags you through the fire. Released in 1967, this wasn’t just a debut—it was a warning. From the hypnotic pulse of Break On Through to the apocalyptic descent of The End, the album feels like a fever dream set to music, seductive and sinister in equal measure. Jim Morrison wasn’t just singing—he was conjuring. With Ray Manzarek’s spectral keys, Robby Krieger’s acid-drenched guitar, and John Densmore’s jazz-infused rhythms, The Doors reflected the psychedelic era and swallowed it whole, then spit it back out, darker and more dangerous than before. But even after decades of praise, there are still some hidden secrets behind this legendary record. Let’s break on through and uncover five unknown facts about The Doors that even the biggest fans might not know.

1. The Original “Light My Fire” Was Over Nine Minutes Long

Yes, we all know the album version is a glorious seven-minute jam session, but originally, Light My Fire was even longer! The band’s extended improvisations in the studio pushed the song to nearly nine minutes before producer Paul A. Rothchild stepped in. He carefully trimmed sections to create the version that ended up on the album, keeping the balance between radio-friendliness and the song’s signature hypnotic groove. Of course, Elektra Records later demanded an even shorter single edit, slashing the solo sections and bringing it down to under three minutes—sacrilege to purists, but a necessity for airplay.

2. The Album Features a Forbidden Guitar Effect—Sort Of

Robby Krieger’s guitar work on The Doors is legendary, but did you know he was banned from using one of his favorite tools? Producer Paul A. Rothchild forbade him from using the wah-wah pedal, which was gaining popularity at the time. Rothchild feared it would make the album sound trendy rather than timeless. But here’s the twist: the studio’s built-in echo chamber gave Krieger’s playing an eerie, reverb-heavy tone that mimicked the effect of a wah pedal. The result? A raw, haunting guitar sound that felt both organic and futuristic—a perfect match for Morrison’s cryptic poetry.

3. A Bass Player Was Secretly Added to Some Tracks

The Doors are known for their keyboard-driven sound, with Ray Manzarek handling bass parts on his left hand. But did you know some of the album’s tracks feature an uncredited session bassist? Larry Knechtel, who played with The Wrecking Crew, was brought in to overdub bass lines on a few songs, including Light My Fire, to add extra low-end power. Manzarek later admitted that while he played the bass lines live, the studio needed a little extra punch. So if you’ve ever wondered why some songs sound fuller than others, it’s because a hidden bassist was holding down the groove.

4. The End’s Oedipal Rant Was Almost Never Recorded

Jim Morrison’s infamous spoken-word section in The End wasn’t planned—it was a spontaneous, drug-fueled moment that almost got the band kicked out of the studio. Producer Paul A. Rothchild insisted on recording the song in one long take, capturing the eerie, slow-burning intensity. But during a late-night session, Morrison, reportedly tripping on LSD, launched into a Freudian nightmare, ad-libbing the infamous “Father, I want to kill you / Mother, I want to…” line. The band was stunned, the studio fell silent, and Rothchild realized they had captured rock history. It was too shocking for radio, but too powerful to cut.

5. The Album Was Almost Called Break On Through

Before it became simply The Doors, there was talk of naming the album after their first single, Break On Through (To the Other Side). The idea was to match the energy of The Beatles’ Please Please Me or The Rolling Stones’ England’s Newest Hit Makers—a direct, commanding title. But the band, particularly Morrison, pushed for a more ambiguous name that embodied their philosophy. Since they were named after Aldous Huxley’s The Doors of Perception, it made sense for the album to bear the same name. It was a decision that ultimately cemented their mystique and made their debut feel like an invitation into a whole new world.

From its haunting poetry to its mind-expanding sonics, The Doors remains one of the most groundbreaking albums in rock history. Every track feels like a portal to another dimension—sometimes blissful, sometimes terrifying, but always unforgettable. Whether you’re spinning the original vinyl or blasting Break On Through on your latest playlist, this album still holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. So next time you press play, listen closely—because as Jim Morrison once said, “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors.”

SiriusXM’s The GRAMMY Channel Returns For The 2025 GRAMMYs

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SiriusXM’s The GRAMMY Channel Returns For The 2025 GRAMMYs

Journey through the stunning sounds nominated for music’s highest honour when The GRAMMY Channel (Ch. 107) returns to SiriusXM with all the superstars, breakthroughs, and must-hear music from a remarkable year. Explore the sounds of the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards nominees, including Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, SZA, Noah Kahan, boygenius, and more.

From January 24–February 7, you can find The GRAMMY Channel on channel 107 on car radios and the SiriusXM app.

The GRAMMY Channel will play music from Album of the Year nominees, including Jon Batiste, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and SZA; Song of the Year nominees like “A&W,” “Anti-Hero,” “Butterfly,” “Dance the Night,” “Flowers,” “Kill Bill,” “Vampire,” and “What Was I Made For?”; plus Best New Artist nominees such as Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and more.

Watch the GRAMMYs starting at 8pm ET on February 4 live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to find out who wins!

Green Day, Hozier, Fall Out Boy To Headline Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

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Green Day, Hozier, Fall Out Boy To Headline Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Green Day, Hozier, and Fall Out Boy will headline the second annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, returning July 18-20 to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, MN. Expanding to three days in 2025, the festival will bring together over 25 artists across two stages including Alabama Shakes, returning to the stage for their first announced performance since 2017, Weezer, Sublime, Train, Sheryl Crow, Remi Wolf, 311, Garbage, O.A.R., Father John Misty, Cory Wong, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, Semisonic and many more to the bank of the majestic Mississippi River for world-class performances underneath the giant cottonwoods of the park.

Sign up now at MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com to receive an SMS access code for the presale on Thursday, January 30 at 10am CT with access to the lowest-priced tickets. 1-Day and 3-Day GA, GA+, VIP, Riverboat VIP, and Platinum Tickets will be available.

Fans can set sail on the Mississippi River with Riverboat VIP (21+), offering exclusive access to Padelford Riverboats with relaxed seating, shade, private restrooms, and a 60-minute cruise along the river with complimentary margarita happy hour and DJ set, among other VIP amenities.

GA+ Tickets provide access to the GA+ Lounge with relaxing seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase and dedicated food for purchase plus dedicated GA+ hospitality staff for all your festival needs. VIP offers all GA+ amenities plus access to an exclusive viewing platform at Skipper Stage, dedicated entry lane into the festival, unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with lockers and mobile charging units for rent and a dedicated festival merch store. Platinum tickets offer all VIP amenities plus front-of-stage viewing at Skipper Stage, exclusive viewing at Crow’s Nest Stage soundboard with complimentary beer, seltzer and water, unlimited access to the air-conditioned Platinum Lounge at Wigington Pavilion with indoor and outdoor seating, complimentary full-service bar and all-day dining, and a dedicated Platinum Concierge to assist with any festival needs. For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com/Tickets. Layaway plans are available starting at $20 down for a limited time.

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is produced by C3 Presents, the team behind world-class festivals Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Sea.Hear.Now, Austin City Limits Music Festival and many more.

Motown Sound Collection Continues with Vinyl Reissues of The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and Four Tops

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Motown Sound Collection Continues with Vinyl Reissues of The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and Four Tops

Elemental Music’s Motown Sound Collection vinyl reissue series continues releasing more prestigious titles from the iconic Detroit label’s archives on February 14th with The Temptations’ Puzzle People, Diana Ross & The Supremes’ Let The Sunshine In and Four Tops’ Changing Times.

THE TEMPTATIONS PUZZLE PEOPLE – The Temptations and their producer Norman Whitfield had experimented so successfully with psychedelic soul on their previous album Cloud Nine that they continued that path with the group’s eleventh LP, Puzzle People, in 1969. The album, which includes the #1 Pop hit “I Can’t Get Next to You,” reached #5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart while becoming a juggernaut on the Soul LPs chart, where it occupied the #1 spot for nearly four months. Without a doubt, this is one of the group’s – and Motown’s – strongest LPs of the era. This edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.

DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES LET THE SUNSHINE IN – The 16th studio album by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Let the Sunshine In was issued by Motown in 1969. Included is “I’m Livin’ in Shame,” the sequel to the previous year’s #1 hit “Love Child,” as well as the Smokey Robinson song “The Composer,” which hit #27 on the Pop chart. Originally scheduled as No Matter What Sign You Are, the album title was changed to Let the Sunshine In, capitalizing on the No.1 song in the U.S. at that moment for The 5th Dimension. The album features Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, while original Supreme Florence Ballard appears on “Let the Music Play.” This limited edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.

FOUR TOPS CHANGING TIMES – Released by Motown in 1970, The Four Tops’ album Changing Times continued the saga of the group, which entered the 1970s still among the top vocal ensembles. This LP contains superb performances by Levi Stubbs and the rest on the wonderful title track “In These Changing Times.” They go psychedelic with “Something’s Tearing at the Edges of Time,” keeping that level of consistency throughout the duration of the album. While it’s true that Motown unfortunately wasn’t dominating the pop world by the time this album was released, The Four Tops were still in great shape, as evidenced by Changing Times. This edition includes the original front and back cover artwork and is pressed on 140-gram virgin vinyl.

With 25 special reissues released since the kickoff in May 2024, the Motown Sound Series is coming to a close with one more release in March 2025: The Temptations’ Psychedelic Shack. These indelible Motown titles are part of a continuing series of long-playing vinyl reissues of crate digger favorites from the celebrated label’s unrivaled catalog. All releases replicate the bold sound and 12-by-12 full-color packaging of the ’60s and ’70s LPs.

Founded in 2012, Elemental Music specializes in releasing newly discovered and out-of-print recordings, primarily jazz, blues, and soul. These recordings are meticulously curated and reissued with love.

Coldplay Shatters Records with Historic Two-Night Concert in Ahmedabad, India, Drawing Over 222,000 Fans

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Coldplay Shatters Records with Historic Two-Night Concert in Ahmedabad, India, Drawing Over 222,000 Fans

This past weekend, Coldplay brought their record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour to Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India for the very first time, delivering two historic performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The shows, held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January, drew over 222,000 fans across the two nights – with more than 111,000 at each show, setting the record for the largest stadium concerts of the 21st century and the biggest of the band’s career. Fans across India were also able to enjoy the performance on Sunday night from their homes, via the Disney+ Hotstar live stream.

In addition to performing several hits from their latest international No. 1 album Moon Music, the group incorporated anthems from across the band’s incredible catalog, including “Yellow”, “The Scientist”, “Clocks”, “Fix You”, “Viva La Vida”, “Paradise”, “A Sky Full Of Stars”, “Hymn For The Weekend”, “Adventure Of A Lifetime”, “My Universe” and “Higher Power” into the spectacular stadium show bursting with lasers, fireworks and LED wristbands.

The Music Of The Spheres World Tour highlights the band’s unwavering dedication to connecting with fans across the globe. Over the course of their monumental two-and-a-half-year journey, Coldplay have sold over 12 million tickets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, making it the most attended tour ever by a group.

UPCOMING MUSIC OF THE SPHERES 2025 WORLD TOUR DATES:

APRIL
08: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
09: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
11: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
12: Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium (Support: Marf) – SOLD OUT
16: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
18: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
19: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
22: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
24: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT
25: Seoul – Goyang Stadium (Support: TWICE) – SOLD OUT

MAY
31: Stanford, CA – Stanford Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

JUNE
1: Stanford, CA – Stanford Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
6: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
7: Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
10: Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
13: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
14: El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium (Support: Willow, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

JULY
7: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
8: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
11: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
12: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
15: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
16: Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
19: Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
22: Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
26: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT
27: Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Support: Ayra Starr, Elyanna) – SOLD OUT

AUGUST
18: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
19: Hull, UK – Craven Park Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
22: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
23: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
26: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
27: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
30: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
31: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER
3: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
4: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
7: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT
8: London, UK – Wembley Stadium (Support: TBA) – SOLD OUT

Deafheaven Announces 2025 North American Headline Tour with Special Guests Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray

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Deafheaven Announces 2025 North American Headline Tour with Special Guests Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray

Deafheaven have announced details of a 2025 North American headline tour in support of their anticipated new album Lonely People With Power. The upcoming dates will feature special guests Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray, and will kick off on April 19th at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA. The trek includes stops in San Francisco, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin and more, as well as a two night stand in New York City on May 14th and May 15th.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available today at 12:00PM ET, with general on-sale for tickets beginning this Friday, January 31st at 10:00AM local time. Furthermore, Deafheaven also have several U.S. and international festival appearances slated for 2025 including: Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH (May 9th), Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL (May 15th), Rock am Ring in Nurburg , Germany (June 8th), Outbreakfest in Manchester, United Kingdom (June 14-15th), and more.

Earlier this week Deafheaven shared details of their new album Lonely People With Power – set for release March 28th via their new label home, Roadrunner Record [album artwork / tracklisting below]. The band have also shared the album’s first single “Magnolia,” which is available now on all streaming platforms and is joined by an official music video directed by Sean Stout and Chelsea Jade – watch it below.

Recorded with producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen [St. Vincent, M83] and mixed by Zach Weeks of GodCity Studio, Lonely People With Power follows Deafheaven’s 2021 studio album, Infinite Granite, which saw the GRAMMY-nominated band charting new ground and expanding stylistic boundaries. On Lonely People With Power, Deafheaven again confound expectations, piling element on element, and towering towards the sky with their most ambitious release yet. Tracked at EastWest Studios, Lonely People With Power includes additional vocal contributions from Jae Matthews of Boy Harsher and Paul Banks of Interpol.

Deafheaven 2025 Tour Dates:
April 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
April 20 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
April 21 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
April 23 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
April 24 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
April 25 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
April 26 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
April 27 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
April 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
April 30 – Englewood, CO – The Gothic Theatre
May 02 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
May 03 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre
May 04 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
May 05 – Chicago, IL – Metro
May 06 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme
May 08 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
May 09 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
May 10 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 13 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
May 14 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
May 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
May 17 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025*
May 20 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
May 21 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
May 23 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
June 08 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2025*
June 12 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock 2025*
June 14 – 15 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Outbreak Fest 2025*
June 19 – 22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting 2025*
June 21 – Clisson, France – Hellfest 2025*
June 25 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock 2025*
June 28 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands – Jera On Air 2025*

*Festival Date

Train Announces 2025 North American Tour with Edwin McCain, Plus Sail Across The Sun Cruise

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Train Announces 2025 North American Tour with Edwin McCain, Plus Sail Across The Sun Cruise

Train announces new 2025 North American headline concert dates this summer. With more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks sold worldwide, 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Train will bring fans an epic night of music filled with their most iconic, chart-topping hits including RIAA diamond-certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” 8x platinum-certified, double-GRAMMY-winning “Drops of Jupiter,” 5x platinum-certified track “Drive By,” and many more from their critically-acclaimed catalog spanning three decades.

The summer tour kicks off on Friday, August 1 in Camdenton, MO and will make stops in 27+ cities before concluding on September 17 in Seattle, WA. Joining Train on the road as direct support on most dates is special guest Edwin McCain.

Tickets for most of the newly announced shows go on sale to the general public starting Friday, January 31st at 10AM local time, please check local listings for details. Fans can gain first access to the artist presale in most markets beginning Wednesday, January 29th at 10AM local through Thursday, January 30th at 10PM local. More live show dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

Next up, Train will set sail on the eagerly awaited 8th voyage of their sold-out Sail Across The Sun cruise, presented in partnership with Sixthman, Crush Music, and Save Me San Francisco Wine Co x Gestalt. Now celebrating its 10th year, the immersive, family-friendly celebration on the high seas sails February 13-17, 2025 from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the luxurious Norwegian Gem and will feature three completely unique live sets from Train alongside an all-star lineup of artists as well as exclusive events, activities, and more.

Then, just ahead of the North American tour, Train is heading overseas for a run of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this May, followed by performances in Europe and the UK throughout June and July. For tickets and additional information on all of Train’s upcoming tour dates, please visit SaveMeSanFrancisco.com.

TRAIN 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
May 1, 2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
May 2, 2025 – Redondo Beach, CA – BeachLife Festival
May 3, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – M Resort
Friday, August 1, 2025 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater*
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival*
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI – venue TBD*
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater*
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort*
Friday, August 8, 2025 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC*
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course*
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre*
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH – Reds Post-Game Concert
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live*
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus*
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent*
Friday, August 22, 2025 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*
Sunday, August 24, 2025 – Roanoke, VA – Elmwood Park*
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – El Dorado, AR – Murphy Arts District Amphitheater*
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater*
Saturday, August 30, 2025 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater*
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Round Rock, TX – Round Rock Amp*
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater*
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater*
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – venue TBD*
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
Friday, September 12, 2025 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheatre*
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre*
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Amphitheater*
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Seattle, WA – venue TBD*

*with Edwin McCain

Alison Krauss & Union Station Return with Arcadia, First Album in 14 Years & 75-Date Tour

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Alison Krauss & Union Station Return with Arcadia, First Album in 14 Years & 75-Date Tour

Today, Alison Krauss & Union Station announce the release of their first new album in 14 years. Out March 28th on Down The Road Records, and self-produced by Alison Krauss & Union Station, Arcadia is a set of ten songs that transcend time, reveal beautiful and tragic truths, and reaffirm why the group remains one of the most influential, widely celebrated acts of the past four decades. Even during an extended period apart – each member building a thriving solo career, collaborating with some of the greatest artists in the world, earning a collective total of more than 70 GRAMMY Awards, selling tens of millions of albums – they never stopped searching for and patiently collecting the music that might one day bring them back together.

Largely written by such modern masters as Robert Lee Castleman, Viktor Krauss, Bob Lucas, JD McPherson and Sarah Siskind, Arcadia’s songs are contemporary reflections of history. But there was one in particular that reunited the band and reignited their focus. “Usually, I find something that’s a first song, and then things fall into place,” says Alison Krauss. “That song was ‘Looks Like The End Of The Road.’ Jeremy Lister wrote it, and it just felt so alive – and as always, I could hear the guys already playing it.” As Arcadia’s opening number, “Looks Like The End Of The Road” introduces another imperative new chapter for Alison Krauss & Union Station, and it is available today. Pre-Order Arcadia, and listen to “Looks Like The End Of The Road” here.

Following 2011’s Paper Airplane, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country, Bluegrass and Folk Charts, Arcadia further expands the immaculately crafted, endlessly surprising sound that Alison Krauss & Union Station are known and loved for. ​​Recorded in studios across Nashville, Arcadia also welcomes brand new member Russell Moore on co-lead vocals, guitar and mandolin. Best known as the frontman for chart-topping group IIIrd Tyme Out, Moore is the International Bluegrass Music Association’s most awarded male vocalist of all time. Alongside Alison Krauss (fiddle, lead vocal), Jerry Douglas (Dobro, lap steel, vocals), Ron Block (banjo, guitar, vocals) and Barry Bales (bass, vocals), each member’s individual talent and acclaim transforms into one single, peerless and unstoppable force. On the songs of Arcadia, Alison Krauss expands:

“The stories of the past are told in this music. It’s that whole idea of ‘in the good old days when times were bad.’ There’s so much bravery and valor and loyalty and dreaming, of family and themes of human existence that were told in a certain way when our grandparents were alive. Someone asked me, ‘How do you sing these tragic tunes?’ I have to. It’s a calling. I feel privileged to be a messenger of somebody else’s story. And I want to hear what happened.”

Furthermore, Arcadia rejoins Alison Krauss & Union Station with Rounder Records founders Ken Irwin, Marian Leighton Levy, Bill Nowlin and John Virant, who first signed Krauss when she was 14 years old – and who first worked with Jerry Douglas in 1975, when JD Crowe & The New South released their eponymous album, commonly referred to as Rounder 0044. Now heading up their own Down The Road Records, the group’s relationship with the band serves as a testament to their enduring friendship and longstanding creative partnership.

On the heels of Arcadia’s release, Alison Krauss & Union Station will perform the music live at 75 tour dates across North America. Featuring Jerry Douglas, the Arcadia 2025 Tour is the band’s first run of shows together in more than ten years, and nearly all of the dates have already sold out. Kicking off on April 17th, and extending through the end of September, stops include iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, LA’s Greek Theatre, NYC’s Beacon Theatre and dozens more, with special guest Willie Watson.

Arcadia Tracklist
Looks Like The End Of The Road (Jeremy Lister)
The Hangman (Viktor Krauss & Maurice Ogden)
The Wrong Way (Robert Lee Castleman & Dan Tyminski)
Granite Mills (Timothy Eriksen)
One Ray Of Shine (Sarah Siskind & Viktor Krauss)
Richmond On The James (Alison Krauss & G.T. Burgess)
North Side Gal (Jonathan David McPherson)
Forever (Robert Lee Castleman)
Snow (Bob Lucas)
There’s A Light Up Ahead (Jeremy Lister)

Arcadia 2025 Tour Dates
4/17 – The Louisville Palace – Louisville, KY*
4/18 – The Louisville Palace – Louisville, KY*
4/19 – Mershon Auditorium – Columbus, OH*
4/25 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA
4/26 – Live Oak Bank Pavilion – Wilmington, NC
4/27 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC
4/29 – Bell Auditorium – Augusta, GA
4/30 – The Adderley Amphitheater – Tallahassee, FL
5/2 – The Wharf Amphitheater – Orange Beach, AL
5/3 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS
5/4 – BJCC Concert Hall – Birmingham, AL
5/6 – Orpheum Theatre – Memphis, TN
5/12 – First Security Amphitheater – Little Rock, AR
5/13 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
5/15 – Saint Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO
5/16 – Walmart AMP – Rogers, AR
5/17 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
5/29 – Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land, TX
5/30 – Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels, TX
5/31 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
6/3 – PNC Pavilion – Cincinnati, OH
6/4 – Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater – Decatur, IL
6/6 – BMO Pavilion – Milwaukee, WI
6/7 – The Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL
6/8 – The Ledge – Waite Park, MN
6/10 – Vetter Stone Amphitheater – Mankato, MN
6/11 – Bayfront Festival Park – Duluth, MN
6/13 – McGrath Amphitheatre – Cedar Rapids, IA
6/14 – Denny Sanford Premier Center – Sioux Falls, SD
6/15 – The Astro Amphitheater – Omaha, NE
6/16 – Hartman Arena – Park City, KS
6/18 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
6/19-6/22 – Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Telluride, CO
6/20 – Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO
6/21 – Kit Carson Park – Taos, NM
7/11 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
7/12 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA
7/13 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
7/15 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
7/16 – The Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
7/18 – Grand Theatre – Reno, NV
7/19 – Redding Civic Auditorium – Redding, CA
7/20 – Edgefield Amphitheater – Troutdale, OR
7/22 – Wine Country Amphitheater – Walla Walla, WA
7/23 – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden – Boise, ID
7/26 – Theatre at the Brick – Bozeman, MT
7/27 – BECU Live at Northern Quest – Airway Heights, WA
7/29 – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino – Calgary, AB
7/31 – TCU Place – Saskatoon, SK
8/1 – Centennial Concert Hall – Winnipeg, MB
8/19 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON
8/21 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN
8/22 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
8/23 – The Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
8/24 – The Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
8/26 – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium – Chattanooga, TN
8/28 – The Dome – Virginia Beach, VA
8/29 – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – Richmond, VA
8/30 – Earl Scruggs Music Festival – Mill Spring, NC
9/6 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre – Sterling Heights, MI
9/7 – Jacobs Pavilion – Cleveland, OH
9/9 – Wolf Trap – Vienna, VA
9/10 – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark – Philadelphia, PA
9/12 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
9/13 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
9/16 – Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI
9/17 – Leader Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA
9/19 – BankNH Pavilion – Gilford, NH
9/20 – The Green at Shelburne Museum – Shelburne, VT
9/21 – Artpark Mainstage Theater – Lewiston, NY
9/23 – Salem Civic Center – Salem, VA
9/24 – Credit One Stadium – Charleston, SC
9/26 – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL
9/27 – The BayCare Sound – Clearwater, FL

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