Watch Lola Young Join James Blake At BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026
James Blake headlined BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland, unveiling five songs from his seventh album Trying Times. Guest vocalist Lola Young joined him on “Make Something Up” and debuted her co‑produced single “From Down Here.” The set blended new material, classic Blake tracks and covers of Feist, Frank Ocean and The Verve, illustrating his genre‑fluid approach. The performance was streamed worldwide, extending the festival’s digital reach.
Watch The Strokes Premiere New Song ‘Falling Out Of Love’ On ‘Colbert’
The Strokes premiered their new single “Falling Out Of Love” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, marking the first public performance of material from their forthcoming album Reality Awaits. The nine‑track record, the band’s first studio release in six years, is...
Primus Shares Surprise EP ‘A Handful Of Nuggs’
Primus surprise‑released the four‑track EP A Handful Of Nuggs on May 15, 2026, making it available instantly on streaming platforms and announcing a 12‑inch vinyl for July 22. The record opens with “The Ol’ Grizz,” the first studio cut to feature new drummer John Hoffman alongside...
KATSEYE Announces The Wildworld Tour 2026
KATSEYE unveiled The Wildworld Tour 2026, a global concert run that will hit Europe from September 1 to September 17 and then North America from October 13 through November 27. The band will also drop a new EP titled “Wild” on August 14, aligning fresh...
Paul Simon Performs ‘April Come She Will’ Solo For 1st Time Since 1965
Paul Simon, 84, surprised fans at Royal Albert Hall by performing “April Come She Will” solo for the first time since its 1965 debut. The rare rendition closed a second encore during his A Quiet Celebration tour, which opened with a full performance...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebratea 60th Anniversary With Guest-Filled Grand Ole Opry Farewell
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band marked its 60th anniversary with a star‑studded concert at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on May 14, 2026. The show featured guest appearances by Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown, Kathleen Edwards and Suzy Bogguss, who joined the band...
‘CBS Mornings’ Explores ‘Blue Dot Fever’ & Talks Touring Challenges With Andy Frasco
On May 14, 2026, CBS Mornings aired a segment on “blue dot fever,” a slang term for the blue‑dot markers Ticketmaster uses to flag unsold seats. Singer‑songwriter Andy Frasco discussed how recent high‑profile tour cancellations—Post Malone, Zayn, Meghan Trainor—have amplified anxiety among touring artists....
Daddy Yankee Drops By Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Stop In Puerto Rico
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour made a stop at San Juan’s Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, marking his first performance in Puerto Rico in nine years. The concert featured a surprise appearance by reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee, who joined Sheeran for the...
Band Of Horses Book Final Leg Of Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour
Band of Horses announced the final leg of their Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour, kicking off on November 10 in Portland and wrapping with two hometown shows in Charleston, South Carolina on November 25 and 27. The tour...
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends Union Made Tour Into Fall 2026
Old Crow Medicine Show has expanded its 2026 Union Made Tour with a fall leg that runs from October 1 to November 1, adding a dozen new U.S. dates. The extension supports the band’s upcoming album *Union Made*, slated for release on...
Metallica Launches 2026 World Tour In Athens: Setlist & Videos
Metallica opened the 2026 leg of its M72 World Tour at Athens' Olympic Stadium, drawing a record‑breaking 90,000 fans. The setlist leaned heavily on Black Album and Ride the Lightning classics while sprinkling in newer tracks like “Lux Æterna.” A special...
REZZ Cancels Remaining 2026 Tour Dates, Starts Indefinite Touring Hiatus
Electronic‑dance music producer Rezz announced she is canceling the remainder of her 2026 tour, including the flagship Red Rocks concert, and will enter an indefinite touring hiatus due to health concerns. The decision was shared via a social‑media post describing...
Carlos Santana Adds September 2026 Las Vegas Residency Tour Dates
Carlos Santana announced eight additional September 2026 performances for his ongoing Las Vegas residency, “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live,” at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. The new dates—September 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26 and 27—join the previously scheduled May shows, extending the run to 16 Las Vegas concerts in its...
XPoNential Music Festival 2026 Lineup: Dawes, Little Feat, Cyril Neville Plays Dead & More
The XPoNential Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, set for September 18‑20 at Camden’s Wiggins Park Riverstage. Headliners Dawes, Little Feat, and Portugal. The Man will anchor a three‑day slate that also features St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Rebirth Brass Band, and a Cyril Neville tribute...
Flea Fits Live Debuts Into Opening Show Of 1st Solo Tour In Chicago
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea kicked off his first solo tour in Chicago, debuting material from his newly released album Honora. The Nonesuch Records release blends original songs, jazz‑inflected covers, and Flea’s first‑instrument trumpet work, and the opening night...
The Avett Brothers Announce October 2026 Co-Bill With Drive-By Truckers At New Memphis Venue
The Avett Brothers announced a co‑bill with Drive‑By Truckers for October 1, 2026 at Memphis’ brand‑new Grind City Amp, a riverfront venue that seats up to 4,500 for general admission and 3,500 seated. A second joint show follows on October 2 in Tuscaloosa,...
Watch Sonic Distortion Celebrate 1st New Album In 15 Years With Raucous ‘Born To Kill’ On ‘Kimmel’
Social Distortion released its first studio album in 15 years, *Born To Kill*, on Epitaph Records. The band performed the title track on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a high‑profile debut. Produced by frontman Mike Ness and D. Sardy, the 11‑track record...
MUNA Maps Gets So Hot Fall Tour 2026
Los Angeles‑based pop trio MUNA announced its "Gets So Hot" Fall 2026 tour, timed to promote their newly released album Dancing On The Wall, which dropped on May 8. The itinerary kicks off with a spring run of U.S. and UK shows, then...
Psychedelic Furs Cancel Spring & Summer 2026 Tour Dates Due To Serious Medical Issue
The British new‑wave band Psychedelic Furs announced on May 8 that every spring and summer 2026 concert in the United States has been cancelled due to a serious medical issue within the group. The decision eliminates more than thirty scheduled shows,...
Watch James Blake Slow-Boil A Version Of The Verve’s ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ For The BBC
James Blake appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, delivering a slow‑burning cover of The Verve’s 1997 hit “The Drugs Don’t Work.” The session also featured his new single “I Had A Dream She Took My Hand” and the title track...
Kacey Musgraves Rolls Out Additional 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour Dates
Kacey Musgraves has added five extra arena shows to her 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour after pre‑sale tickets sold out quickly. The new dates are second shows in Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, Austin and Dallas, extending the two‑month U.S. leg. The...
Little Feat Debuts Randy Newman Cover In Arkansas
Little Feat resumed its multi‑year Last Farewell Tour on May 5, 2026 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, delivering a sprawling set that spanned electric and acoustic halves. Mid‑show, keyboardist Bill Payne stepped forward for a solo rendition of Randy Newman’s protest anthem “Louisiana 1927,” a...
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Announces Rare Concerts In NYC & LA
Mike D, the Beastie Boys’ co‑founder, announced a limited series of live shows in Los Angeles and New York City, kicking off May 7 at Plaza Night Club and concluding with a two‑night run at Brooklyn’s Xanadu on May 22‑23. The dates follow a...
Treaty Oak Revival Expands West Texas Degenerate Tour 2026
Treaty Oak Revival announced an expanded West Texas Degenerate Tour 2026, adding summer dates starting July 24 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and a fall leg ending November 13 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion near Houston. The band will tour 20...
Olivia Rodrigo Expands 2026 – 2027 Unraveled World Tour
Olivia Rodrigo has expanded her 2026‑2027 Unraveled World Tour, adding 12 extra shows across the United States and Europe and extending the run to May 10, 2027. New dates include a third Boston concert, five additional Los Angeles shows at the Intuit Dome,...
The Greek Theatre At UC Berkeley Launches 2026 Season Welcoming Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson, Jon Batiste, Jungle & More
The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley, the nation’s longest‑running outdoor amphitheater, has kicked off its 2026 season with a marquee roster that includes Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson, Jon Batiste and Jungle. The 8,500‑seat venue, promoted exclusively by Another Planet Entertainment...
My Morning Jacket Brings One Big Holiday Back To Mexico In 2027
My Morning Jacket announced the return of its One Big Holiday concert‑vacation to the Hard Rock Hotel in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, from January 14‑18, 2027. The 2027 edition is the eighth installment of the destination event and follows a 2025 Florida outing, marking the first...
Watch Bruce Hornsby Make Noise With ‘Indigo Park’ Performance On ‘Fallon’
Bruce Hornsby and his backing band The Noisemakers performed the title track of their new album "Indigo Park" on a May 1, 2026 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The live rendition showcased Hornsby on piano alongside bassist J.V. Collier, drummer Chad Wright,...
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Dusts Off ZZ Top’s ‘La Grange’ In Dallas
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) closed the second set of their Dallas House of Blues show with a rare cover of ZZ Top’s 1973 hit “La Grange,” only the second time the jam band has performed the song live. The rendition featured...
Dirty Dozen Brass Band & CR Gruver Add New Orleans Flavor To Widespread Panic’s Jazz Fest Set
At the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Widespread Panic’s main‑stage set was moved up to 2 p.m. after storm warnings threatened the original 4:30 p.m. slot. The 140‑minute performance featured guest appearances by New Orleans organist CR Gruver and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band,...
Holly Bowling Plays All-Weir Show At Bobby’s Sweetwater Music Hall
Renowned pianist Holly Bowling returned to Mill Valley’s Sweetwater Music Hall for a solo concert that paid homage to Bob Weir, co‑founder of the Grateful Dead. The setlist was dominated by Weir‑written songs, including rare instrumentals “Sage & Spirit” and...
Blackberry Smoke Announces Additional 25th Anniversary Tour Dates
Blackberry Smoke has expanded its 25th Anniversary Tour with 17 additional dates running from August 1 to September 19, 2026. The new leg adds stops across the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada, including a headline at Nova Scotia’s Harvest Music Festival. The tour now...
Watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong ‘Feed The Fire’ At World Cafe
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returned to Philadelphia for a free live session on NPR/WXPN’s World Cafe, broadcasting an hour‑long set that highlighted new material from their 2025 album Feed The Fire. The performance opened with “Right Track” and the instrumental “Twitch,” both from the...
The Ramble Festival Rolls Out Initial 2026 Lineup: Kitchen Dwellers’ Pink Floyd Tribute, Ripe, Big Something & More
The Ramble Festival announced its initial 2026 lineup for the October 9‑11 event in Darlington, Maryland, marking the festival’s fifth anniversary. Headliners include Kitchen Dwellers, Ripe, Big Something, The Ramble Band, and Clay Street Unit, with Kitchen Dwellers delivering a Pink...
Logic & G-Eazy Outline The Endless Summer Part II Co-Headline Tour
Logic and G‑Eazy have announced the Endless Summer Part II co‑headlining tour, their first joint venture since the sold‑out 2016 Endless Summer Tour. The 24‑date run kicks off on September 15 in Kansas City and wraps on October 28 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in...
Mason Jennings Embraces Collaboration On New Album ‘Dark Wings,’ Lets Lead Single Fly
Mason Jennings announced his 18th studio album, Dark Wings, slated for a July 10 release on Loosegroove Records. The record was crafted in a collaborative fashion with drummer Scott McPherson, engineer Aaron Featherstone, and a rotating roster of guest musicians in McPherson’s converted...
Cyril Neville Talks Busy Jazz Fest, Grateful Dead Tribute Project & More
Cyril Neville, 77, is anchoring a packed New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival schedule, headlining two shows on April 23 and adding a Bayou by Bus performance with special guest Stephen Marley. He’s marking the 50th anniversary of The Wild Tchoupitoulas while previewing his...
Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks To Perform National Anthem At 2026 Kentucky Derby
The husband‑and‑wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will perform "The Star‑Spangled Banner" at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026, during NBC’s live broadcast. Their appearance follows previous anthem duties at major sporting events, including a 2023 Jacksonville Jaguars...
The Infamous Stringdusters Set September 2026 West Coast Tour Dates
Bluegrass powerhouse The Infamous Stringdusters announced an eight‑date West Coast tour for September 10‑18, 2026, promoting their newly released album 20/20. The run kicks off in Seattle and moves through Portland, Bend, Eugene, and four California venues, with Silas Herman &...
Kevin Morby Tosses ‘Javelin’ With Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath On ‘Kimmel’
Kevin Morby performed his new single “Javelin” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, backed by Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, who also sings on the studio version. The track is the lead song from his forthcoming album *Little Wide Open*, scheduled for release on May 15 and produced...
Widespread Panic Enlists Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose & More For Panic En La Playa 2027
Widespread Panic will headline Panic en la Playa Catorce, a four‑night all‑inclusive music vacation at Hard Rock Riviera Maya from Jan 19‑23, 2027. The event adds funk, country‑pop and jam acts including Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose, Big Something and a specially curated Playa...
Shaboozey Confirms Outlaws Never Die Tour 2026
Shaboozey has unveiled the Outlaws Never Die Tour 2026, a fall‑season trek supporting his forthcoming album *The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales*. The 20‑date run kicks off on September 8 in Phoenix and concludes on October 27 at Los Angeles’...
Tropidelic Links Up With Collie Buddz & Eli Mac For Feel-Good New Single ‘Follow Your Nature’
Reggae‑rock collective Tropidelic has released the single “Follow Your Nature,” featuring veteran dancehall artist Collie Buddz and rising singer Eli Mac. The track blends reggae, hip‑hop, funk and rock, aiming for summer playlists and festival stages. The high‑profile collaboration gives the Cleveland...
Bring Me the Horizon Outlines Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates
British rock outfit Bring Me the Horizon announced the fall 2026 North American leg of its Ascension Program Tour, featuring Motionless In White and The Plot In You as supporting acts. The itinerary includes 19 shows across the United States...
Megadeth Performs Metallica’s ‘Ride The Lightning’ In Colombia
Megadeth’s farewell "This Was Our Life" tour made a historic stop in Bogotá, where frontman Dave Mustaine slipped Metallica’s 1984 classic “Ride The Lightning” into the setlist on April 26 and 27. The song, co‑written by Mustaine before his 1983...
Guster Recruits Iron & Wine, Watchhouse + More For On The Ocean Weekend 2026
Guster’s On The Ocean festival returns to Portland, Maine from August 7‑9, 2026, featuring three Guster performances—including a sold‑out orchestral set with the Portland Symphony and a full‑album show celebrating the 20th anniversary of *Ganging Up On The Sun*. The lineup adds...
Phish Keeps The Jams Flowing To Close 2nd Weekend At Las Vegas Sphere
Phish wrapped up the second night of a three‑night residency at Las Vegas’s high‑tech Sphere, delivering a blend of classic jams and fresh material. The shows featured elaborate, synchronized visuals that turned each improvisational segment into a multisensory spectacle. Highlights included...
Lettuce & The Motet Members Form MTN Lion, Announce Debut Album
Lettuce drummer Adam Deitch and guitarist Adam Smirnoff teamed up with The Motet bassist Garrett Sayers and keyboardist Joey Porter to form the funk supergroup MT Lion. The quartet recorded a debut album titled *Stealth*, slated for release on July 24 via...
New Orleans Magic: Ivan Neville Joins Greensky Bluegrass At Tipitina’s
Greensky Bluegrass opened their New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kickoff at Tipitina’s with a surprise guest appearance by hometown legend Ivan Neville. Neville joined the jam‑grass band for two songs, adding keyboards to a new version of “Lose My Way”...
Holly Bowling Keys Sweetwater Music Hall Return
Pianist Holly Bowling is slated to headline a solo concert at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California on April 28, 2026. The all‑ages show, starting at 8 p.m., is her only solo Bay Area appearance until a November date. Bowling revisits...