Billy Strings was forced to cancel a number of multi-night shows in December because of positive Covid cases within his circle. Undeterred, the bluegrass singer and guitarist just announced a new spring tour that includes residencies in California, Florida, and at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The performer’s spring trek kicks off …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo: Global Citizen Live Announces Lineups
Global Citizen Live, which will stage live concert events on six continents on September 25th, has announced its initial lineups for New York City, Paris, and Lagos. Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, and Lizzo are among the artists announced for the New York City show, while Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat …
Read More »Foo Fighters Take a Victory Lap, DaBaby Replaced With Young Thug on Lollapalooza's Final Night
The last time the Foo Fighters headlined Lollapalooza‘s flagship festival in Chicago in 2011, the band appeared to have the power to control the skies. During “My Hero,” every guitar stroke seemed dramatically timed to each torrential downpour, eliciting buoyant cheers from the crowd. Back then, weather was the typical …
Read More »We Still Don't Know What's on Kanye's Mind
It all started in Vegas last Sunday, when Kanye West hosted an invite-only listening party for his 10th studio album, Donda. It came as a surprise to fans who have been eagerly awaiting the rapper’s next move ever since it was reported that he was recording new music in Mexico …
Read More »Ghostface Killah, GZA, Raekwon Plot '3 Chambers' Tour
Wu-Tang Clan members GZA, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah have announced a joint tour set to kick off this fall. The 3 Chambers Tour will find the artists each celebrating and filling their sets with songs primarily from one of their classic solo albums: Ghostface Killah’s Ironman, GZA’s Liquid Swords, and …
Read More »On the Road Again: Tour Crews Are Hopeful But Wary as Concerts Return
The moment Richard Coble has been anticipating will arrive in just over a month. At Dallas’ Globe Life Field on July 24th, the tour manager will gather together the members of Green Day from a warm-up room and walk them to the stage for the first show of their long-delayed …
Read More »How a Virtual Music Company Is Using Golf Courses, Rental Homes to Bring Back Live Music
As the U.S. vaccination campaign ramps up and music fans slowly begin to think about congregating again, festival talk is building. Bonnaroo in Tennessee, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas all have dates on the books for September. But last year, when effective vaccines were still far …
Read More »Best Coast Share 'Different Light' From New LP 'Always Tomorrow'
Best Coast have released a new song, “Different Light,” from their upcoming LP Always Tomorrow, out February 21st. The single touches on being confident in your own world view while accepting the POVs of others. “Honestly, I want for everyone what’s happenin’ to me/I have to remember to stay on …
Read More »FKA Twigs Announces North American Tour Ahead of New Album 'Magdalene'
FKA Twigs will embark on a North American tour of herMagdaleneshow after debuting with several preview performances earlier this year. The tour will be in support of her forthcoming album of the same name, scheduled for release this fall. TheMagdalene Tour marks FKA Twigs’ first headlining tour in three years, …
Read More »Outside Lands Gets Approval to Sell Weed
Marijuana will be available to purchase legally at Outside Lands this year after the festival received the green light from the San Francisco Office of Cannabis Wednesday, theSan Francisco Chronicle reports. The festival was granted the city’s first temporary sales permit just days before Outside Land kicks off August 9th …
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