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Atlus Drops 15-Track Label Debut ‘Art Of Letting Go’ And Hits The Road On The “RussellMania Tour”

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Atlus Drops 15-Track Label Debut ‘Art Of Letting Go’ And Hits The Road On The “RussellMania Tour”

Atlus built this moment from the ground up. The Denver-raised singer-songwriter spent years writing lyrics behind the wheel of a commercial truck, balancing driving shifts, UPS runs, and rideshare work to fund studio time and support his family. That foundation shows on ‘Art of Letting Go,’ his 15-track label debut via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, and it is out now.

The album is named after its title track, written in direct response to the loss of his sister to addiction. It doesn’t flinch. Blending country with rock, pop, and hip-hop, ‘Art of Letting Go’ covers the full range of Atlus’ story, from grief and survival to resilience and release. Produced primarily by Andrew Baylis, the record includes radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” lead track “Spare Key,” and release day focus “Still Haven’t Stopped.” All three land with the kind of emotional directness that has driven Atlus past one billion on-demand streams.

“This time, with this album, it’s about moving through moments and experiences that shaped me as a person, as a brother, as a son, and as an artist,” Atlus shares. “My deepest hope is that someone out there hears these songs and connects with the stories and the music and feels like their load is a little lighter because we are sharing the experience.” That sincerity runs through every track on this record, and it hits.

“Devil Ain’t Done” continues to climb country radio charts and reached the Top 5 in Australia. “Spare Key” features an appearance by artist and influencer Demps in its music video. “Still Haven’t Stopped” digs into the complicated weight of loving someone through active addiction. These aren’t radio filler. They are songs with real stakes, written by someone who lived them.

Atlus continues touring through 2026, joining Russell Dickerson on the “RussellMania Tour” this spring alongside festival appearances and headlining dates.

‘Art Of Letting Go’ Track Listing:

  1. Secondhand Smoke
  2. Devil Ain’t Done
  3. Still Haven’t Stopped
  4. Art of Letting Go
  5. Hold My Liquor
  6. Spare Key
  7. Sounds Like Alcohol
  8. Town Down
  9. IOD on YOU
  10. Roses
  11. Break Me First
  12. In The City
  13. Guilty
  14. Half The Bottle
  15. Baby Momma

Canadian Arts and Media Job Posts For March 20, 2026

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Canadian Arts and Media Job Posts For March 20, 2026

3 Little Birds Interactive – Digital Media Buyer – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

56 Below Ltd. – Social Media Content Specialist – Calgary, AB – Full-time – Apply Here

AeroVision Canada Inc – Social Media Marketing Coordinator – Mount Uniacke, NS – Full-time – Apply Here

Arsenal Media – Directeur general – Quebec – Full-time – Apply Here

Artech LLC – Marketing Data Analyst – Toronto, ON – Contractor – Apply Here

Bank of Montreal – Lead, Media Sales – Toronto, ON – Part-time – Apply Here

Bell Canada – Manager, Media Strategy – Montreal, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

Bida Media – Junior Creative Strategist & Social Media Manager – Markham, ON – Part-time – Apply Here

Boomi – Global Social Media Editorial Advisor – Canada – Full-time – Apply Here

CanadaHelps – Social Media and Engagement Specialist – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Capital Group – Marketing Specialist Senior – Montreal, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

Civiconnect – Social Media Coordinator – Lincoln, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Classico Roma – Social Media Coordinator + Sales Associate – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Comet Yxlon – Digital Marketing Manager – Montreal, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

DelGate Logistics – Content Creator & Social Media Manager (Hybrid) – Vancouver, BC – Part-time – Apply Here

DESIGNME HAIR – Product Development & Product Marketing Intern – Montreal, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

DFUSE Production – Meta Media Buyer – Sainte-Therese, QC – Part-time – Apply Here

Destination British Columbia – Manager, Travel Media Relations – Vancouver, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

Fun Circle – Social Media Marketing and Design Specialist – Surrey, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

Groupe Dynamite – Coordinator, SEO – Mount Royal, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

Henry Schein One | Exan – Partnerships Marketing Manager – Surrey, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

HRC Global Services – Performance Media Manager – Mississauga, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Imperium Social – Video Editor – Kingston, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Info-Tech Research Group – Marketing Director – Canada – Full-time – Apply Here

Jagex – Social Media Manager – Cambridge, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

J. R. Social Society – Social Media Manager – Bolton, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Konstruct Digital – Paid Media Specialist – Calgary, AB – Full-time – Apply Here

Labatt Breweries of Canada – Senior Manager, Media & MarTech – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Mira – B2B Product Marketing Manager (HealthTech) – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Nautisme Quebec – Marketing and Communications Coordinator – Longueuil, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

New York Painting & Coating Ltd. – Social Media Marketing Coordinator – Surrey, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

Nike – Senior Manager, Partner Marketing – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Ontario Medical Association – Advisor, Media and Social Media – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Ouar – Social Media Intern (3-Month Contract) – Greater Sudbury, ON – Contract – Apply Here

Pinch Social – Social Media Marketing Manager – Ontario – Full-time – Apply Here

Quikr – Marketing Financial Analyst – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Realties Olymbec Inc – Digital Content and Marketing Coordinator – Quebec City, QC – Full-time – Apply Here

Salt XC – Media Supervisor – Canada – Full-time – Apply Here

Sobeys – Specialist Media – Mississauga, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Sound Ideas – Social Media Representative – Richmond Hill, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

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TD Bank – Manager, Marketing Integrated Planning – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Tourism Calgary – Manager, Content & Social Media – Calgary, AB – Full-time – Apply Here

Venture for Canada – Senior Manager, Marketing – Toronto, ON – Full-time – Apply Here

Vimy HR – Digital Media Specialist – Vancouver, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

WPP Media – Media Planner – Vancouver, BC – Full-time – Apply Here

XenoraAI – Social Media Marketing Manager – Montreal, QC – Part-time – Apply Here

Duane Betts Announces ‘Isle Of Hope’ On Sun Records, Drops New Single “Down To Houston”

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Duane Betts Announces ‘Isle Of Hope’ On Sun Records, Drops New Single “Down To Houston”

Duane Betts has announced ‘Isle of Hope,’ his second solo album, arriving June 12 on Sun Records. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb and recorded in five days at Cobb’s Savannah studio, the record is ten tracks written with longtime collaborator Stoll Vaughan. The first single, “Down To Houston,” is out now, and it hits with the kind of unhurried confidence that defines Betts at his best.

The album was forged during one of the most significant periods of Betts’ life. While his career was thriving as both a solo artist and founding member of The Allman Betts Band, he lost his father and mentor, Dickey Betts. ‘Isle of Hope’ is the direct result of that reckoning. “With Isle of Hope, I wanted to show my life’s experiences,” Betts shares. “In these anxious times in the world, music is always a sanctuary and gives people a feeling of purpose and strength.”

The record features a tight band of serious players, Johnny Stachela and J.D. Simo on guitars, Brian Allen on bass, Philip Towns on keys, and Derrek Phillips on drums. Sun Records Chief Strategy Officer Dominic Pandiscia calls it “an all-time great album showcasing the depth of his songwriting and musicianship.” That’s not hyperbole. This is Betts operating at full creative capacity.

‘Isle of Hope’ follows his acclaimed 2023 debut ‘Wild & Precious Life,’ which featured Derek Trucks, Marcus King, and Nicki Bluhm. Betts has been road-tested for years, as co-founder of The Allman Betts Band and through relentless solo touring with his band Palmetto Motel. The upcoming run includes two nights at The Barns at Wolf Trap, stops at Capitol Theatre, Amaturo Theater, and select Allman Betts Band dates, among many others.

Isle Of Hope Tracklist:

  1. Heartache
  2. Reckless
  3. Into The Void
  4. Pills And Liquor
  5. Silver Afternoon
  6. Down To Houston
  7. Best Wishes
  8. Manatee River
  9. Winners of War
  10. Keep My Hands Clean

Duane Betts Confirmed Tour Dates:

March 21 – Kahului, HI – Maui Arts & Cultural Center (The Allman Betts Band)

March 22 – Honolulu, HI – Hawaii Theatre (The Allman Betts Band)

April 11 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Gondola Plaza Steamboat Ski Area

April 16 – Fairfield, CT – SHU Community Theatre

April 17 – Vienna, VA – The Barns at Wolf Trap

April 18 – Vienna, VA – The Barns at Wolf Trap

April 19 – Charleston, WV – Mountain Stage

April 21 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head on Stage

April 22 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel at Count Basie

April 23 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall

April 24 – Homer, NY – Homer Center for the Arts

April 25 – Buffalo, NY – University at Buffalo Center for the Arts

April 26 – State College, PA – The State Theatre

April 29 – Albany, NY – Swyer Theatre at The Egg

April 30 – Manchester, NH – The Rex Theatre

May 1 – Westhampton Beach, NY – Westhampton Beach PAC

May 2 – East Greenwich, RI – The Greenwich Odeum

May 3 – Norfolk, CT – Infinity Hall Norfolk

May 27 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

May 28 – Stuart, FL – Lyric Theatre

May 29 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Amaturo Theater

May 30 – Bonita Springs, FL – Arts Bonita PAC

May 31 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre

June 6 – Vail, CO – Gerald Ford Amphitheater (Allman Betts Family Revival)

August 10 – Ocean City, NJ – Ocean City Music Pier

January 16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Big Easy Cruise

Irish Rock Guitar Ace Paul Sherry Drops Video For ‘Peace In Mind’ Title Track Off Fourth Album

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Irish Rock Guitar Ace Paul Sherry Drops Video For ‘Peace In Mind’ Title Track Off Fourth Album

Paul Sherry has released the music video for “Peace In Mind,” the title track from his fourth album, out now. Filmed on location in County Monaghan by Brendan McElroy of Pixil Media, the video carries the same quiet, searching energy as the song itself. It’s a strong visual companion to one of the more grounded rock records to come out of Ireland in recent years.

‘Peace In Mind’ earned four stars from RnR Magazine, with the publication calling it a “tight, well delivered album, filled with great songs with no unnecessary frills.” Hot Press tagged it “heart-on-sleeve, anthemic roots rock.” Back-to-back No.1 singles on UK Future Hits Top 40 Radio followed. The record is built on ten songs delivered with Sherry’s trademark feel-first approach, produced by longtime collaborator Rocky O’Reilly, with Davy Cassidy on drums and Paul McCabe on bass.

The title track draws its inspiration from philosopher Alan Watts, specifically his teaching that true serenity comes from merging with the flow of existence rather than resisting it. Sherry translates that idea into something direct and personal. “As we all walk our own paths in life, we are all just trying to find peace in mind wherever we can,” he says.

Sherry’s resume is extensive. Best known as lead guitarist with the Gráinne Duffy Band, he has collaborated with Marc Ford, Dale Davis, Arron Sterling, Jorgen Carlsson, Kenny Aronoff, and Justin Stanley. He brings that same level of craft and seriousness to his solo work, and ‘Peace In Mind’ reflects exactly that, a rock and roots record made with real skill and zero wasted space.

Charli xcx And Takashi Miike’s Untitled Kyoto Slasher Adds Hailey Benton Gates To Cast

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Charli xcx And Takashi Miike’s Untitled Kyoto Slasher Adds Hailey Benton Gates To Cast

With principal photography having recently commenced, Live Nation Studios has joined Takashi Miike’s highly anticipated, untitled slasher-horror feature starring Charli xcx as executive producers.

Aidan Zamiri is joining as a producer.  Zamiri most recently co-wrote and directed A24’s “The Moment,” which Charli also produced and starred in.

Hailey Benton Gates is joining the lead cast. Gates, who also starred in “The Moment,” most recently had her Sundance Grand Prize Winner, “Atropia,” released theatrically. Next up, she’ll be seen in A24’s “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Previously announced cast includes Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Kiko Mizuhara (“Attack on Titan”) and Show Kasamatsu (“Tokyo Vice”).

Set in Kyoto, the film follows three best friends who reunite and rekindle their lifelong friendship during what is intended to be a carefree girls trip. The getaway spirals into terror when Katie (Charli xcx) becomes possessed by a violent, tortured spirit (Mizuhara), unleashing a nightmare steeped in Japanese horror tradition.

The screenplay, inspired by an original idea from Charli and Director Miike, was written by Ross Evans and Yumiko Aoyagi.

“Live Nation Studios helps artists tell bold stories that go beyond the stage,” said Ryan Kroft, Head of Film & Television at Live Nation Studios. “This film represents the kind of creative collaboration we love to champion from top filmmakers with distinctive voices that can connect to global audiences.”

Among Miike’s more than 100 feature films are cult classics including “Audition” (1999), “Ichi the Killer” (2001), “13 Assassins” (2010) and “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai” (2011).

Charli is producing through her studio365 banner. Misako Saka, Director Miike’s longtime producing partner, continues to produce on behalf of OLM, in conjunction with Live Nation Studios and Good World Productions. 

Devon Allman Marks 20 Years With a Tour That Covers His Entire Remarkable Career

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Devon Allman Marks 20 Years With a Tour That Covers His Entire Remarkable Career

Devon Allman has earned this moment. Twenty years into a career built on blues, rock, soul, and serious road mileage, he’s announcing the “20 Years Strong Tour,” a retrospective run launching August 13 in Portsmouth, NH, with direct support from GA-20. This isn’t a victory lap. It’s a full accounting of everything Allman has built, and there’s a lot to account for.

The show pulls from the full catalog, Honeytribe, Royal Southern Brotherhood, The Allman Betts Band, Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Rollers, and the Allman Brothers Band songbook, alongside material from his latest release, ‘Blues Summit.’ That record features a stacked roster including Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, and Sierra Green. The live show promises to be ambitious in scope and deeply personal in execution.

Allman has spent two decades doing this the right way. He co-founded Royal Southern Brotherhood, built Honeytribe from the ground up, and has sustained a powerful independent career without compromising his sound. His live reputation is well-documented. He brings heat every night, and the musicianship around him always matches the moment.

The “20 Years Strong Tour” runs through late August, hitting venues across the Northeast and Midwest. Before that, the Blues Summit Tour continues rolling through spring and into summer, with dates across the South, Midwest, and East Coast. Tickets and full details are available at devonallmanproject.com.

20 Years Strong Tour:

8.13.26 – Portsmouth, NH – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues

8.14.26 – Homer, NY – Homer Center for the Arts

8.15.26 – Lake Placid, NY – Songs at Mirror Lake

8.20.26 – Bayfield, WI – Big Top Chautauqua

8.21.26 – Minocqua, WI – Private

8.22.26 – Wausau, WI – Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

8.23.26 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota

8.28.26 – Milwaukee, WI – Sharon Wilson Center

8.29.26 – Bean Blossom, IN – Southern Indiana Blues Fest

Devon Allman’s Blues Summit Tour:

4.23.26 – Viroqua, WI – The Historic Temple Theatre of Viroqua

4.24.26 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre

4.25.26 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre

4.26.26 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads

4.28.26 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place

4.29.26 – Hobart, IN – Art Theater

4.30.26 – Madison, TN – Harken Hall

5.1.26 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

5.3.26 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mars Music Hall

5.5.26 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

5.6.26 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre

5.7.26 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Parker

5.8.26 – Bonita Springs, FL – Arts Bonita

5.9.26 – Ormond Beach, FL – Ormond Beach PAC

5.10.26 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre

6.10.26 – Paw Paw, MI – Warner Vineyards

6.11.26 – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage

6.12.26 – Kent, OH – Kent Stage

6.13.26 – Warrendale, PA – Jergels

6.16.26 – Fairfield, CT – The Warehouse

6.17.26 – Newton, NJ – The Newton Theater

6.18.26 – Salisbury, MD – Blue Ocean Music Hall

6.19.26 – Lansdowne, PA – Lansdowne Theater

6.20.26 – Riverhead, NY – Suffolk Theater

Polish Rap Star Mata Teams Up With Chicago’s Polo G on Cross-Continental New Single “PANGEA”

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Polish Rap Star Mata Teams Up With Chicago’s Polo G on Cross-Continental New Single “PANGEA”

Warsaw’s biggest rap export just made his most international move yet. Mata, the most-streamed Polish rapper on Spotify, has released “PANGEA,” a new single with Chicago heavyweight Polo G that lands as the first preview of his upcoming project #MATA2040. Shot in Los Angeles and built around a track that moves between Polish ambition and American confidence, “PANGEA” is exactly the kind of record that travels. Save it here.

Mata drives the record with rapid-fire Polish bars rooted in growth, travel, and long-term vision, weaving in reflections on his upbringing in Warsaw’s Praga district and his push to expand beyond it. Polo G brings a hard-hitting, introspective flow that balances swagger with substance, reinforcing the track’s global appeal without softening its edges. The official video brings both artists together on screen, trading verses with the kind of chemistry that makes cross-continental collaborations feel earned rather than assembled.

Mata’s rise in Poland has been nothing short of seismic. A New York Times profile described his track “Patointeligencja” as his “explosive entrance into Polish cultural life,” a record that ignited widespread cultural debate around youth and privilege in Poland. He broke through on the strength of sharp bars, viral momentum, and a no-rules approach to the genre that resonated far beyond Warsaw’s Praga district.

“PANGEA” sets the tone for #MATA2040, a project that appears to be framing Mata’s ambitions on a genuinely global timeline. The combination of Polish cultural specificity and international reach is what makes this single work, two artists from different worlds finding common ground in the universal language of leveling up.

Myles Smith Announces Debut Album ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ and His Biggest Tour Yet

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Myles Smith Announces Debut Album ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ and His Biggest Tour Yet

Myles Smith has been building toward this moment for two years, and now it is here. The Luton-born singer and songwriter has announced his debut album ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’, due June 12 via Sony Music UK/RCA Records, alongside an extensive 2026 tour that runs through North America, Europe, and the UK, culminating in a landmark headline show at London’s The O2. General on sale begins March 27 at 10 a.m. local time.

The album features his global breakthrough “Stargazing,” which has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and established Smith as one of the UK’s most compelling new voices, alongside the reflective duet “Drive Safe” with Niall Horan, fan favorite “Nice To Meet You,” the uplifting anthem “Gold,” and the euphoric “Stay (If You Wanna Dance).” Smith is direct about what drives the record. “This album is the most honest thing I’ve ever made,” he says. “These songs come from moments I never thought I’d share. Nights that felt endless, mornings that felt like starting over, memories that will always stay with me.”

The emotional architecture of ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ is built on a deliberate choice to resist resolution. “One of the biggest shifts while writing this album was resisting the urge to resolve everything,” Smith explains. “Not every feeling has an answer, and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is sit inside that emotion rather than wrap it up neatly.” That approach gives the album its tension and its honesty, and makes it land harder for it.

The North American run this summer sees Smith supporting Ed Sheeran on the North American leg of his LOOP Tour at stadiums including Soldier Field in Chicago, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Rogers Centre in Toronto (three nights), and Ford Field in Detroit, before a run of his own headline dates across the continent with support from Hazlett, Lily Meola, Michael Marcagi, and others. The European and UK leg runs October through November, building to The O2 on November 20.

2026 Tour Dates:

Jun. 13 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jun. 16 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 17 – Houston, TX – The Lawn at White Oak (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 19 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy (w/ Lily Meola, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 20 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium South Plaza (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jun. 22 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 25 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jun. 26 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jun. 27 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jun. 30 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jul. 01 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre (w/ Hazlett, Stella Lefty)

Jul. 03 – Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (w/ Hazlett)

Jul. 04 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jul. 15 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Bluesfest

Jul. 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jul. 21 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jul. 25 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Jul. 28 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento (w/ yung kai, Stella Lefty)

Jul. 31 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn (w/ yung kai, Stella Lefty)

Aug. 01 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 04 – Vancouver, BC – Freedom Mobile Arch (w/ yung kai, Stella Lefty)

Aug. 08 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Lot at The Complex (w/ Jonah Kagen)

Aug. 15 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 18 – Laval, QC – Place Bell (w/ Michael Marcagi)

Aug. 20 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 21 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 22 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Aug. 24 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion (w/ Michael Marcagi)

Aug. 25 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park (w/ Michael Marcagi)

Aug. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Presented by Highmark (w/ Michael Marcagi)

Aug. 29 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field (w/ Ed Sheeran)

Oct. 08 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle

Oct. 10 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum

Oct. 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – KB Hallen

Oct. 13 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Oct. 14 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall

Oct. 16 – Milan, Italy – Fabrique

Oct. 18 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National

Oct. 19 – Paris, France – Zenith

Nov. 04 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Nov. 07 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

Nov. 08 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena

Nov. 10 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Nov. 12 – Birmingham, UK – Birmingham BP Pulse Live / Utilita Arena

Nov. 14 – Bournemouth, UK – International Centre

Nov. 15 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Co-Op Live

Nov. 17 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

Nov. 19 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena

Nov. 20 – London, UK – The O2

Shakira Announces Three-Night Residency at a Purpose-Built Stadium Bearing Her Name in Madrid

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Shakira Announces Three-Night Residency at a Purpose-Built Stadium Bearing Her Name in Madrid

Shakira is doing something that has never been done before. The Colombian superstar has announced a three-night residency in Madrid, Spain, September 25 through 27, at a temporary stadium purpose-built for the event and named Shakira Stadium. Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group and integrated into the Iberdrola Music site, the venue will host more than 50,000 fans per night, with full visibility, premium acoustics, and fan experiences built to match the scale of the moment. Tickets go on sale to the general public March 27 via livenation.es.

The Madrid residency marks Shakira’s first performance in Spain since her 2018 El Dorado World Tour, and arrives as a capstone to her record-shattering “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” the highest-grossing tour ever by a Latin artist.

Before Madrid, Shakira has shows in Brazil this spring and will headline the Todo Mundo No Rio concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 2. The European residency also arrives on the heels of her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding another landmark to a year that continues to rewrite the record books.

Tickets for the Madrid shows go on sale to the general public March 27 at 10 a.m. CET via livenation.es. An artist presale begins March 24 and a Live Nation presale follows March 26.

Shakira Stadium Residency Dates:

Sep. 25 – Madrid, Spain – Shakira Stadium

Sep. 26 – Madrid, Spain – Shakira Stadium

Sep. 27 – Madrid, Spain – Shakira Stadium

Tank and the Bangas Close the Trilogy and Open a New Era With Upcoming Album ‘The Last Balloon’

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Tank and the Bangas Close the Trilogy and Open a New Era With Upcoming Album ‘The Last Balloon’

GRAMMY-Award winning band Tank and the Bangas confirm their new album, The Last Balloon, is set for release May 15 on Verve Forecast. In celebration, they are sharing a first taste of the new music with “Move” feat. two-time GRAMMY-Award winning R&B phenomenon Lucky Daye; listen/share HERE and pre-order the album HERE.

The Last Balloon follows acclaimed albums Green Balloon (2019) and Red Balloon (2022), and marks both the closing chapter of the trilogy, and the beginning of a bold new era for Tank and the Bangas.

“I called the album The Last Balloon because I didn’t want anyone asking us, ‘When’s Purple Balloon coming?’” says Tarriona “Tank” Ball. “It’s the end of the balloons; we’re moving into a new space now.”

Executive-produced by frequent collaborator Austin Brown and recorded primarily at The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, the album features collaborations including the multi-faceted musician Iman Omari, pianist/producer Tane Runo and soul singers Ledisi and Jelly Joseph. The Last Balloon finds the band expanding their sound and exploring themes of frustration, resilience and self-realization. Balancing moments of raw vulnerability with bursts of joyful energy, the album moves between emotional catharsis and communal uplift, designed with the group’s dynamic live performances in mind.

“We’re working with new people and cultivating new sounds, and it feels like we’re more open than we’ve ever been,” Ball details on stepping into this new chapter. “What we’ve learned over the years is that even though people can’t always categorize our sound, they’re always able to describe how the music makes them feel. So, we’re gonna keep on changing and evolving, but we’re always gonna give you that same feeling of joy.”

Additionally, the band is expanding their summer and fall tour dates, including stops in New York, Asheville, Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and more. See below for a complete list of dates.

In 2024, Tank and the Bangas released their three-part spoken word project, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, which won the band a GRAMMY Award for “Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.” Each chapter of the album found Tank working with a different producer: The Soul with Robert Glasper as well as Austin Brown and Brian London, The Heart with James Poyser and The Mind with Iman Omari. Listen to the complete project HERE.

New Orleans-based Tank and the Bangas rose to prominence in 2017 following their unanimous NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest victory. Bringing their blend of poetry, R&B, gospel, and pop to a worldwide stage, Tank and the Bangas have been praised as one of the “best live bands in America” by NPR Music. In 2019, the band released their major label debut, Green Balloon, on Verve Forecast to widespread critical praise earning the band a Best New Artist nomination at that years GRAMMY Awards. Their latest third studio album Red Balloon received a nomination for “Best Progressive R&B Album” at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards.

Throughout their career the group has performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Austin City Limits,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “The Today Show.” They have consistently sold-out venues both stateside and abroad, with festival appearances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Tank and the Bangas are Tarriona “Tank” Ball (lead), Norman Spencer II (Multi-
Instrumentalist) with new accompanying members, Deven Trusclair (Drummer), Kenaniah Turner (Bass), Rob Kellner (Keys), and Etienne Stoufflet (Saxophone).

TANK AND THE BANGAS — THE LAST BALLOON
1. Rest (feat. Shirazee)
2. Ain’t That Deep
3. Don’t Count Yourself Out (feat. Dawn Richard)
4. No Invite
5. Move (feat. Lucky Daye)
6. Go Your Own Way (feat. HaSizzle)
7. Is It Over?
8. Interlude
9. Whole World (feat. Ledisi)
10. Jealous (feat. Jelly Joseph)
11. Honeycomb (feat. Akeem Ali)
12. Oh Boy
13. Nighttime (feat. David Shaw & Austin Brown)

TOUR DATES—TANK AND THE BANGAS
March 26—Savannah, GA—Savannah Music Festival
March 28—Jacksonville, FL—Seawalk Pavilion
March 29—Hollywood, FL—Arts Park at Young Circle
April 11—New Orleans, LA—Poetry on a Porch
April 29—Louisville, KY—Louisville Urban League Derby Gala
May 2—New Orleans, LA—The Joy Theater
May 17—Cleveland, OH—Courage and Poetry: An Afternoon with Tank Ball
June 2—Charlotte, NC—Visulite Theatre †
June 3—Asheville, NC—The Grey Eagle †
June 6—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Bowl †
June 7—Boston, MA—The Sinclair †
June 10—Detroit, MI—El Club †
June 12—Kalamazoo, MI—Bell’s Eccentric Cafe – Back Room †
June 13—Indianapolis, IN—Rock the Ruins*
June 16—Cleveland, OH—Cain Park – Evans Amphitheater*
June 17—Pittsburgh, PA—Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall †
June 19—Washington, D.C.—Lincoln Theatre
June 20—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle Outdoors
July 2—Portland, OR—Tom McCall Waterfront Park
October 15—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West †
October 16—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West †
October 17—Nashville, TN—Brooklyn Bowl †
October 20—Madison, WI—Majestic Theatre †
October 21—Iowa City, IA—Club Hancher †
October 23—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line †
October 24—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall †
October 25—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway †
November 5—Kansas City, MO—The Truman †
November 7—Denver, CO—Gothic Theatre †
November 8—Salt Lake City, UT—The Commonwealth †
November 10—Seattle, WA—The Crocodile †
November 13—San Francisco, CA—August Hall †
November 17—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom †
November 19—Austin, TX—Antone’s †
November 20—Austin, TX—Antone’s †
November 21—Houston, TX—Heights Theater †
*w/ Trombone Shorty
†w/Ariel J

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

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