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Pay attention up, music followers.
From must-see concert events to approaching releases, reunions and extra, we’re breaking down the most well liked music information and occasions occurring from Los Angeles to New York every month.
Comply with alongside for the most recent highlights that includes artists and bands throughout all genres.
November
Nick Carter gushes over Backstreet Boys residency at Las Vegas Sphere, teases one other tour
Nick Carter teased that one other Backstreet Boys tour may very well be coming following the band’s massively profitable Sphere residency in Las Vegas.
Whereas solely chatting with Web page Six at The Grove’s twenty fourth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Nov. 17, the “I Need It That Means” crooner gushed over how the Sin Metropolis gig has the band “coming again alive.”
“We’re grateful for that,” Carter mentioned, when requested, “Would you all as a bunch think about doing a full-on worldwide tour?”
He added, “After which perhaps in direction of the top [of the residency], we’ll begin getting ready to take that present on the street.”
The ‘90s boy band — additionally consisting of members Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — kick-started their Vegas residency, “Into the Millennium,” in July 2025.
Whereas the group is at present on a short break, they may return to the stage for the rest of their reveals on Dec. 26 and wrap up the concert events in February 2026.
Carter instructed Web page Six that having the band again collectively and returning to the stage has been such a “nice” expertise.
“This complete present has positively put a complete new hearth underneath us,” he defined. “It’s elevated our efficiency [and] our present.”
The hitmaker famous that it’s additionally given followers “that nostalgic feeling,” particularly to those that have by no means been to a BSB present: “If you come to the present, you may know the songs, however you by no means actually noticed us earlier than. So it takes you again to a great time.”
Reporting by Vanessa Serna.
September
Khalid releases LGBTQIA-themed “Out of Physique” music video
On Sept. 26, Khalid dropped the music video for his newest single, “Out of Physique,” which is his first LGBTQIA-themed visible since he was outed in November 2024.
The music video reveals the singer taking heart stage reverse a male love curiosity, creating “a robust assertion of visibility and authenticity that can resonate deeply throughout audiences and popular culture,” his rep instructed Web page Six.
“Out of Physique” is featured on Khalid’s forthcoming album, “After the Solar Goes Down,” out Oct. 10.
Arizona indie rock band The Format make triumphant return to the stage at The Beacon Theatre
Clap your arms and stomp your ft, The Format is again!
Arizona duo Nate Ruess and Sam Means reunited this fall for 4 sold-out dates in three cities after almost 20 years aside. They took the stage for the primary of two nights at Beacon Theatre in New York Metropolis on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Ruess kicked off the electrical set by quipping, “I’m not in form for this anymore – I’m 43!” Underneath the stage lights, he didn’t appear a day over the spritely 26 years previous he was the final time the band was collectively.
Ruess was all around the stage throughout songs like “If Work Permits,” “Tie The Rope” and “She Doesn’t Get It,” leaping and dancing as if the band was within the peak of their recognition.
The gang was all in throughout the nostalgic reunion set. Ruess took a second to notice that the final time they performed the Beacon Theatre was their opening set for alt rock band Guster in 2007. “Possibly at some point we will play The Beacon,” Ruess recalled, earlier than including, “and it took about 20 years!”
The band even debuted a brand new track – “Holy Curler” – in the midst of the 20-song set. That wasn’t the one shock, although. Ruess launched right into a spirited Kris Kristofferson cowl throughout the encore, aided by opening act Ben Kweller. The 2 powered by means of “Shipwrecked within the 80’s” with Kweller on the harmonica earlier than Ruess closed the present with a candy and poignant acoustic ode to Arizona in “A Save Scenario.”
The Format’s offered out mini-run continues with an evening on the Hollywood Endlessly Cemetery subsequent week.
Reporting by Jacquelyn Kozak
Justin Bieber shocks followers with shock ‘SWAG II’ album launch
Justin Bieber actually is standing on business.
The singer shocked followers on Sept. 4 by asserting that his new album, “SWAG II,” will probably be released at midnight on Sept. 5. Taking to Instagram, he posted a number of pics and movies of billboards in varied cities that featured the album’s title over a child pink background.
“swag II tonight at midnight,” he captioned every publish.
The shock venture comes simply two months after Bieber launched “SWAG,” his seventh studio album, which featured songs like “Go Child,” “Daisies,” “Yukon” and “Candy Spot.”
Whereas not a lot is understood concerning the “SWAG” sequel simply but, followers have already been sharing loads of theories on social media. Many consider the brand new pink aesthetic might imply a extra pop-inspired monitor checklist versus the R&B hits Bieber launched over the summer time.
Others merely couldn’t comprise their pleasure over the shock announcement, writing issues like, “I assumed my day couldn’t get any higher… after which SWAG II,” “OMG IM GONNA CRY CANNOT WAIT” and “I’m gonna be eager about swag II all day.”
August
Shaggy, Dillon Francis headlining Heineken Silver Stage at Las Vegas Grand Prix
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is already lining as much as be one epic occasion for music lovers.
Web page Six has realized that Shaggy and DJ Dillon Francis will probably be headlining the Heineken Silver Stage from Nov. 20-22. They’re set to carry out on the East Harmon Zone at Virgin Inns Las Vegas, with supporting acts Jazzy and BANDABBA, together with Las Vegas-based performers like AWAKENING, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez.
“The Heineken Silver Stage has change into a staple of race weekend, mixing the leisure Las
Vegas has change into recognized for together with appearances from the drivers who make the magic occur
on the monitor,” Emily Prazer, President and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., shared.
“This stage gives one thing for each fan, offering a singular mixture of high-energy performances and interactive fan engagements between on-track classes.”
MGK groups up with Snapchat for epic shock present in LA
Unsure if we’ll ever be OKAY after this one.
Web page Six scored an invitation to MGK’s personal present in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, the place he carried out an electrical set on a beach-themed stage that was arrange inside Snapchat’s Santa Monica Studio.
The “Underneath the Ghost” occasion was hosted by Snapchat in assist of MGK’s newly-released album, “Misplaced Americana,” the musician’s seventh venture to succeed in Top 10 on the Billboard 200 charts.
We have been entrance row because the rocker and his band carried out a wide range of new tracks — together with “Starman,” “Dont Wait Run Quick,” “Vampire Diaries” and “Goddamn” — in addition to classics like “Overlook Me Too,” “Bloody Valentine” and “Kiss Kiss.”
All through the night, MGK had the complete crowd singing along to his songs and laughing with jokes concerning the set, Snapchat filters and extra.
“This album is the antithesis of the American boy or woman who’s skilled the most effective this nation’s needed to supply, and the worst this nation’s needed to supply,” he defined throughout one in all his extra critical speeches of the evening.
“It’s a by means of line of the wrestle that we repeatedly go to as a result of loads of us simply can’t determine what the f–ok to do. Life sucks typically, life’s cool typically.”
The intimate occasion was invite-only, with a lot of MGK’s shut buddies, frequent collaborators, Snap creators and extra popping in to indicate assist.
We noticed everybody from Siiickbrain to Delaney Glazer — who starred in his music movies for “I Think I’m OKAY” and “Cliché,” respectively — amongst the star-studded crowd.
At one level, MGK additionally introduced one in all his loyal (and now-viral) followers — Emily Taylor aka “Machine Gun Emily” — on stage to help him with songs from his “Lodge Diablo” period.
Snapchat’s “Underneath the Ghost” sequence provides followers an unfiltered take a look at their favourite artists like by no means earlier than, “fostering a way of real connection that goes past the everyday artist-fan dynamic.”
The distinctive live performance expertise is like having a private, VIP backstage go to the music trade — and we’re so right here for it!
Follow MGK on Snapchat and be taught extra about Snap’s new music efficiency sequence here.
Lainey Wilson lights up SiriusXM’s Small Stage Collection
She’s positively “Out of Oklahoma” now!
Lainey Wilson traded in her nation roots for a Hollywood crowd, taking the stage on the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 19 for SiriusXM’s Small Stage Collection.
In the course of the intimate live performance, introduced by Hershey’s, the Louisiana native carried out hits like “Someplace Over Laredo” and “Watermelon Moonshine” to a crowd of SiriusXM listeners and superfans.
The efficiency kicked off simply days earlier than the extremely anticipated launch of Wilson’s deluxe version of her “Whirlwind” album, out Aug. 22.
Followers can tune into SiriusXM’s The Highway (ch. 56) at 8:30 p.m. ET on the day of the discharge in assist of the Grammy-winning nation celebrity.
Moreover, the live performance will probably be accessible on-demand through the SiriusXM app, with choose songs from the set airing on SiriusXM’s The Pulse and TikTok Radio.
My Chemical Romance receives particular honor in New Jersey throughout sold-out present
Welcome dwelling, My Chemical Romance!
The New Jersey-born rock band returned to their roots on Aug. 9 for a sold-out present at MetLife Stadium, the place Web page Six was up shut and private for all of the motion.
The band — which performed their hit 2006 album, “The Black Parade,” in full — was at one level joined on stage by Belleville, NJ, mayor, Michael Melham.
“Belleville has a really storied musical historical past, from Connie Francis to Frankie Valley and the 4 Seasons, and to a band you might need heard of – My Chemical Romance,” Melham gushed, because the jam-packed crowd erupted into applause.
“But, even in our storied historical past of Belleville … by no means as soon as within the historical past of Belleville have we ever handed out a key to town, and that modifications proper now. It’s my distinct honor to current My Chemical Romance with the keys to their hometown, Belleville, New Jersey!”
After posing for a photograph with the larger-than-life commemorative key, frontman Gerard Means returned to the rostrum to thank the mayor.
Staying in character as an Japanese European prisoner from MCR’s made-up nation of Draag, Means introduced Melham with a bundle of wheat and a “native” fish in return for Belleville’s massive honor.
My Chemical Romance is at present on the street for his or her “Lengthy Reside: The Black Parade” tour, which continues within the US by means of September. Discover tickets and extra data here.
Reporting by Jacquelyn Kozak.
Yellowcard fuels wave of nostalgia with new single, “Bed room Posters”
Which bands or artists have been hanging on your bed room wall rising up?
That’s the partaking query Yellowcard is asking followers to reply in promotion of their new single, “Bed room Posters,” which dropped on Aug. 15.
“‘Bed room Posters’ is a track about trying again at a formative time in your life and remembering what it felt like to go away it behind,” the rock band explained in a statement shared through social media, encouraging followers to “use the track” and tag Yellowcard of their photographs (bonus if posters are included).
“That is in contrast to any track we’ve ever recorded … it’s actually cool to lastly have it out on this planet.”
The only is a lead-up to a full-length album they’re dropping on Oct. tenth, the band’s first in almost a decade. We hear Blink-182 rocker Travis Barker will probably be producing the album, titled “Higher Days,” and taking part in drums on the entire tracks.
“At my age, placing the hat again on and actually stepping into rock ’n’ roll and pop punk, the music that we do finest collectively… I felt like, for the primary time in our profession, I used to be open to getting some assist,” unique member Sean Mackin lately joked to Alternative Press. “However we wished our folks, our buddies, those who work with the band we all know.”
For his half, Barker famous that it was “such a straightforward venture” and “straightforward group of fellows” to make music with.
“It was energetic and actually part of all the pieces within the studio,” he defined. “[We were] actually specializing in the songs, what I assumed they wanted for his or her album, and subjects that have been honest to them to jot down about.”
The album marks an additional particular one for Yellowcard — and their followers! — after the “Ocean Avenue” rockers went their separate methods in 2017. On the time, they felt their chapter collectively had closed.
“Our final present was March 25, 2017, at Home of Blues Anaheim. There was a interval on the finish of the sentence, the door was closed, it was the top. I actually consider all of us felt there was no probability that we’d ever make music collectively once more,” lead singer Ryan Key defined to Different Press.
“We had put a lot thought into how we have been stepping away from the band on our personal phrases. The explanations have been legitimate, and the explanations have been our personal … however there was, ready within the wings, individuals who believed that sometime these wounds are going to heal, and Yellowcard will probably be again.”
And “again” is an understatement. Along with their new single and forthcoming album, Yellowcard has been busy in rehearsals, gearing up for his or her “Most Enjoyable Tour.”
They’ll be hitting the street with A Day to Bear in mind, together with particular company State Champs, The Surprise Years, Boundaries and Dinosaur Pile-Up for choose dates.
Go to the band’s official website for tickets and more information, and pre-save “Better Days” here.
Taylor Swift publicizes new album ‘The Lifetime of a Showgirl’ — with loads of teasers
Are you prepared for it?
Taylor Swift’s new period has formally been unlocked.
The singer shocked followers in early August with the shock information that she will probably be releasing a model new album, titled “The Lifetime of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3. Whereas followers will patiently have to attend to listen to music from the forthcoming venture, Swift dropped loads of hints throughout her “New Heights” podcast debut on Aug. 13.
“This album is about what was happening behind the scenes in my interior life throughout this [Eras] Tour, which was so exuberant and electrical and vibrant,” she instructed co-hosts Jason and Travis Kelce, noting that there will probably be 12 tracks, all of that are “bangers” that she created whereas touring in Europe.
“It simply comes from, like, probably the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I used to be in, in my life. And in order that effervescence has come by means of on this document … that is the document I’ve been eager to make for a really very long time.”
Swifties can pre-order the Grammy winner’s twelfth studio album, together with different merchandise, on her official website. Within the meantime, learn extra — and see the gorgeous album paintings — right here.
Third Eye Blind reacts to MGK sampling their track on ‘Misplaced Americana’ album
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo.
MGK is igniting new vitality into “Semi-Charmed Life.”
The singer launched his new album, “Lost Americana,” on Aug. 8, and sampled the traditional Third Eye Blind monitor in a song titled “Starman.”
“I need one thing else to get me by means of this / Semi-charmed form of life / Child, child, I need one thing else / I’m not listenin’ if you say goodbye-e-e-e,” he sings, earlier than placing his personal edgy spin on the quadruple-platinum hit.
“Stated she wanna see the true me, so I’m standing bare / Tryna perceive who I’m, so ovеrrated / We are able to get closе, contact lips, have dialog / From the Midwest, however we want Californication.”
After immediately recognizing the pattern, we went straight to the band to get their response to MGK taking up their 1997 hit, which has remained one in all their hottest songs so far — and arguably among the best alternative-rock anthems of its time.
“He’s irrepressible. Uncontainable in the best way folks wish to be,” frontman Stephan Jenkins solely instructed Web page Six, noting that “Semi-Charmed Life” is “owned” by the tradition.
“I’m glad that artists like MGK discover methods to convey vitality and life to their very own tales by means of the track.”
MGK beforehand revealed he needed to get some assist from the Nationwide Guard in an effort to get the pattern — which he referred to as a “large soundtrack to [his] life rising up” — cleared in time to make it onto the album.
After working up the braveness to succeed in out to Jenkins instantly, the 2 had plans to satisfy up on the musician’s Malibu, Calif., dwelling. However, due to the wildfires that have been ravaging by means of LA on the time, the street to Jenkins’ residence was blocked off.
“So many properties have been burnt and misplaced in that strip there, this iconic strip in California,” he lately told fans at a listening party in New York Metropolis, referencing California’s Pacific Coast Freeway. “You possibly can solely get by means of in case you have a resident go, like in case you have a home there. I don’t.”
“I pull my automotive as much as the Nationwide Guard and I used to be simply sitting there like, ‘Dude, please be a younger military man who likes MGK,’” he joked.
“I mentioned, ‘Dude, I’m gonna be utterly trustworthy with you. I’m making an attempt to clear this track for an album which means quite a bit to me. The man to clear it’s proper in there [in that house], so will you consider on this mission and let me accomplish it?’ He was like, ‘Go forward, bro. I higher hear it on the album.’”
Evidently, MGK made it to Jenkins’ dwelling simply in time — and submitted “Starman” as monitor No. 9 on his seventh studio album.
“There are many well-known people who find themselves making an attempt to get previous the Nationwide Guard to drive down the PCH,” Jenkins recalled to Web page Six.
“That MGK isn’t solely the one to get by means of, however who makes that guardsman be ok with doing it, is indicative of who MGK is as an individual. I believe it’s a massive a part of why his followers really feel uplifted by his music.”
“Misplaced Americana,” launched through Interscope Data, is out now. For extra on Third Eye Blind, try their 2025 Tiny Desk efficiency beneath:
July
MGK monitor chosen as official anthem for ESPN’s new Faculty Soccer season
Gameday simply received sweeter!
On July 31, ESPN introduced they’ve chosen an unreleased MGK monitor because the official anthem for the upcoming 2025-2026 Faculty Soccer season.
“Dont wait run quick” — off MGK’s “Misplaced Americana” album, out Aug. 8 from Interscope Data — will function the soundtrack to NCAAF games this fall.
“That is what faculty soccer seems like 😮💨,” ESPN captioned their announcement video, which featured the track taking part in within the background of clips from varied collegiate groups.
The thrilling information was introduced simply days earlier than MGK Day is predicted to kick off Aug. 8-10 in Cleveland, Ohio. The three-day occasion will have a good time the discharge of MGK’s seventh studio album with a whole lot of followers within the rocker’s hometown.
An insider solely tells Web page Six that company ought to count on particular stay performances on the annual block social gathering, together with an onstage look by MGK’s drummer, JP “Rook” Cappelletty, who skilled a daunting accident that left him with a number of damaged bones over a yr in the past. He has formally been again taking part in with the total band since February of this yr.
The proficient musician is contemporary off his newest efficiency at Warped Tour, the place he was a shock visitor for We the Kings’ energetic present in Lengthy Seashore, Calif. The set featured a medley of hits, together with “Say You Like Me,” “Test Sure, Juliet” and a canopy of “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers.
“Thanks for having me,” Rook later wrote on Instagram. “Very blessed to be an element!”
See a recap of the efficiency beneath and visit mgkday.com for extra data on the charity occasion. Followers can catch much more MGK and Rook on Monday, Aug. 4, once they perform on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Justin Bieber celebrates new album, ‘Swag,’ with star-studded social gathering
The Biebers know social gathering.
On July 24, Spotify and SKYLRK teamed as much as host a listening social gathering for Justin Bieber on the Hen Road Membership in West Hollywood, Calif.
The bash — additionally attended by Hailey Bieber — was in celebration of the singer’s seventh studio album, “Swag,” which was launched on July 11.
We hear the star-studded visitor checklist included Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, Madison Beer, The Child Laroi, Lori Harvey, Gunna, Emma Chamberlain, Finneas and extra.
All through the night, attendees took turns taking part in rounds of interactive golf as tunes curated by DJ Tay James performed by means of the audio system.
At one level, Justin was noticed hyping up the gang and lip syncing to the title track off his newly launched album.
“So glad for you and so pleased with all the pieces you’ve created with this album. It’s stunning,” one fan wrote within the feedback part of Justin’s Instagram post recapping the personal soirée.
“Love the brand new album 🙌 and the way this was executed,” added one other. “It feels so actual and true to your self, @lilbieber 🙌.”
Hearken to “Swag” beneath:
Jessie Murph, Ravyn Lenae carry out at Spotify’s 2025 Songs of Summer season Get together
Summer season hit-makers Jessie Murph and Ravyn Lenae made a splash at Spotify’s 2025 Songs of Summer season Get together in Beverly Hills, Calif., on July 23.
To have a good time their prime tracks of the season, the women took the stage to carry out a medley of hits at an unique venue. Murph wowed the gang with an acoustic model of “Blue Strips,” off her new album, “Intercourse Hysteria.” She additionally sang hits like “1965,” Contact Me Like a Gangster” and “Heroin.”
In the meantime, Lenae received the viewers on their ft when she belted out her catchy track “Love Me Not.” At one level, the musician additionally took off her stilettos so she might groove together with followers whereas singing songs like “Genius” and “Love Is Blind” from her 2024 album, “Hen’s Eye.”
Notable attendees included “Love Island USA” star Belle-A Walker, “Dancing With the Stars” professional Ezra Sosa, “Too Scorching to Deal with” alum Harry Jowsey and “The Summer season I Turned Fairly” star Lily Donoghue.
Company have been noticed sipping on the social gathering’s signature cocktail, vodka lemonade, all through the night, whereas indulging in mini pizza bites and lobster rolls. Those that scored an invitation additionally acquired a swanky reward bag that included a personalized seashore towel and lemon sorbet for the journey dwelling.
Murph and Lenae have been additionally acknowledged in Spotify’s “Wild Card” editorial track list, which displays the highest songs listeners are tuning into globally. Others featured embrace “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Fame is a Gun” by Addison Rae, “No Broke Boys” by Disco Traces and Tinashe and “Daisies” by Justin Bieber.
Reporting by Vanessa Serna.
5 Finger Loss of life Punch takes a cue from Taylor Swift, re-recording their traditional hits
Ooh, look what you made them do.
5 Finger Loss of life Punch, a tough rock and heavy steel band that originated in Las Vegas in 2005, has taken a web page out of Taylor Swift’s guide. After lately discovering that their unique grasp recordings have been offered by their former label, Prospect Park, the band was impressed by Swift to re-record their traditional hits.
“Her truly doing it, battle-testing it, gave everybody real-life telemetry. A proof of idea,” 5FDP founder and rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory solely instructed Web page Six, when requested how the pop star performed a job of their determination.
“Now there’s precedent, an precise measurable instance that it’s definitely worth the heavy lifting. After that confirmed chess transfer, artists selecting to reply the identical approach usually are not leaping into this blind.”
The “Incorrect Facet of Heaven” rocker additionally instructed us that seeing the 5FDP x Swift crossover amongst their followers on-line has been “stunning chaos.”
“Metalheads and Swifties in the identical remark sections, in settlement, writing a fairly sudden symphony. Clearly, this one isn’t about genres. It’s about rules,” he defined. “It’s about fact that resonates, ardour that resonates. I don’t know if it finally ends up main there, however it will positively be an fascinating collab… some folks might for positive use a Swift 5 Finger Loss of life Punch.”
Like Swift’s expertise together with her personal former label — which resulted in a years-long feud with document govt Scooter Braun — 5FDP’s recordings have been offered with out their information. When requested how the band reacted to the information, Bathory (who can also be a martial artist) didn’t maintain again in his response.
“I might quote our favourite octagon poet, Nate Diaz, proper after submitting his extremely favored opponent, Conor McGregor. He delivered a timeless gem of humanity, proper up there with Oscar Wilde and Marcus Aurelius: ‘I’m not stunned, motherf–kers,’” he recalled.
“That just about sums it up. The one shock was how casually it occurred. No name, no heads-up. We came upon from a 3rd social gathering after the actual fact.”
Bathory admitted, nevertheless, that there was some slight hesitation when deciding whether or not totally re-recording their earlier hits was the proper transfer.
“The actual query was whether or not we should always flip the opposite cheek, like most artists are both compelled to do or begrudgingly select to do, or … maul them rascals with righteous fury and the thunder of drop-tuned guitars,” he joked, elevating a fist within the air. “These songs are sacred to us and to the followers, so re-recording them or altering them in any approach felt dangerously near sacrilege. That was our actual dilemma.”
Ultimately, 5 Finger Loss of life Punch “made peace with the concept” that they’d not be “erasing the previous” or “changing” the originals.
“We’re giving the followers one thing further. An alternate. A 2025 model that stands beside the previous ones; not instead of them,” Bathory instructed us.
“20 Years of Five Finger Death Punch – Best Of, Volume 1,” out July 18, will characteristic re-recorded classics and three beforehand unreleased stay tracks together with “I Refuse [2025 Version]” feat. Maria Brink of In This Second.
The 17-track album can even honor the twentieth anniversary of the band’s formation — a real “tribute to the followers, the legacy and the music.”
“We all know [our fans] effectively, they’re our prolonged household. They’ve been with us for 20 years. When the re-records drop, they’ll perceive the task,” Bathory proclaimed. “They know precisely why we did it, they usually’ll be proper there with us, like they all the time have been.”
311 rocks the Huge Apple with electrical present at Pier 17
311, a beloved rock band from Omaha, Neb., is celebrating a powerful 30 years as a bunch this summer time.
Nick Hexum, Chad Sexton, P-Nut, Tim Mahoney and Sa Martinez kicked off the festivities with their Unity Tour in June forward of the highly anticipated re-issue of their self-titled “Blue Album,” out July 11.
One in all their current tour reveals included a cease at The Rooftop at Pier 17, the place they carried out an electrical set consisting of their traditional hits, together with “Amber” and “Down,” together with new tracks like “Want Somebody” and “You’re Gonna Get It” off their newest album, “Full Bloom.”
“There’s nothing like taking part in underneath town lights with the New York Metropolis skyline behind us. Pier 17 was pure magic,” the band solely instructed Web page Six after the present.
“The gang introduced the vitality, the vibes have been sky excessive, and we felt the love from begin to end. New York, you all the time present up. Thanks for an unforgettable evening!”
311 stays one of many longest-running, unique member touring bands. The group has continued to search out success with the current launch of their “Full Bloom” title monitor, which surged into the High 20 on the Different charts. Followers can catch 311 carry out stay on the remaining dates of their Unity Tour, which wraps Oct. 17 in San Diego, Calif. Discover tickets and extra data here.
June
Sabrina Carpenter surprises followers with launch date and canopy artwork for brand new album
She’s working late, ’trigger she’s a singer!
Sabrina Carpenter stunned followers on June 11 with the announcement of her new album, “Man’s Finest Pal,” coming this summer time through Island Data.
“My new album, ‘Man’s Finest Pal’ 🐾 is out on August 29, 2025. i can’t look forward to it to be yours x,” the singer captioned an Instagram post asserting the information, accompanied by pics of the duvet artwork and a hyperlink to “pre-order now.”
Followers have been equally ecstatic and shocked by the information, writing issues like, “GIRL WHAT,” “She’s not working late, she’s working 24/7” and “YOU SPOIL US QUEEN AND WE ADORE YOU ENDLESSLY.”
The follow-up to 2024’s “Quick n’ Candy” marks Carpenter’s seventh studio album. The venture will characteristic 12 tracks, together with lead single “Manchild,” which was launched June 5.
Watch the official music video beneath:
Ludacris headlining FreeWheel Seashore Live performance at Cannes Lions
Web page Six can solely reveal that Ludacris will probably be performing on the upcoming FreeWheel Seashore Live performance, in partnership with NBCUniversal, at Cannes Lions.
Going down on Wednesday, June 18, the “Act a Idiot” rapper will headline the occasion and is predicted to entertain followers with a mixture of each throwback songs and his latest hits.
Earlier than Luda hits the stage, company will probably be handled to sounds by DJ Namasthy, together with a particular visitor DJ set by “Summer season Home” star Kyle Cooke.
“By bringing in Ludacris as our live performance performer, who’s an iconic member of the Comcast NBCUniversal household with Common’s ‘Quick and Livid’ franchise, we’re demonstrating the depth and breadth of our firm and bringing followers and types nearer collectively,” a rep for the occasion instructed Web page Six in an announcement.
The live performance will act because the star-studded grande finale for FreeWheel and NBCUniversal’s full day of programming, the place celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Savannah Guthrie, Bowen Yang and extra “will convey the facility of stay programming to life on the Croisette,” the rep added.
Doorways for the invite-only occasion will open at 8 p.m. native time.
Could
Benson Boone sells out 29-date tour in 9 seconds
Benson Boone introduced his complete “American Coronary heart” tour offered out in simply 9 seconds.
“bruh. (Pees himself) THANK YOU THANK YOU,” the “Stunning Issues” singer wrote to his Instagram followers Could 10 alongside a listing of the 29 dates.
The sector tour, which is called after Boone’s sophomore album releasing June 20, kicks off Aug. 22 in Saint Paul, Minn., and stops in cities together with Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles earlier than concluding Oct. 11 in Salt Lake Metropolis.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Publish Malone’s ‘Travelin’ Tailgate’ is hitting choose cities — come inside with Web page Six
Labored so laborious, forgot trip.
Publish Malone is hitting cities all around the world along with his Big Ass Stadium Tour, and he’s giving followers the prospect to expertise a glimpse of life on the street along with his “Travelin’ Tailgate.”
Hours earlier than his sold-out Dallas present kicked off at AT&T Stadium on Could 9, the “Congratulations” rapper’s pre-show expertise came about throughout the road in a parking zone.
Along with stay music, a number of regionally owned meals vans, unique merch, picture opps and an opportunity to win new ink from Malone’s personal tattoo artist, T-Cellular gave followers an opportunity to attend an immersive dive bar-meets-country glam pop-up at Membership Magenta.
Followers have been in a position to play Skee-Ball to win prizes, akin to Malone merch, and will get customizable leather-based keychains branded.
They have been additionally given locations to cost their telephones, loosen up and funky down with Crimson Bull and water. And if you wish to get a view of the tailgate in full, make a journey up the Membership Magenta steps to test it out from the rooftop, which additionally serves as an amazing picture opp.
Followers who do and don’t have tickets to the live performance can try Malone’s subsequent “Travelin’ Tailgate” on Could 18 at Ford Discipline in Detroit. For extra dates and places, click here.
Reporting by Tamantha Ryan.
April
Stevie Nicks teases ‘autobiographical’ album impressed by ‘incredible males’
Stevie Nicks revealed she is engaged on an “autobiographical” album — her first venture of solely new materials since 2011’s “In Your Desires.”
The legendary singer teased what she referred to as “the ghost document” whereas being inducted into the Pollstar Reside! Corridor of Fame on April 16.
“I’ve seven songs, and they’re … actual tales the place I’m not pulling any punches for most likely the primary time in my life. They don’t seem to be ethereal, fairy songs that you’re questioning who they’re about however you don’t actually get it. They’re actual tales of reminiscences of mine of incredible males,” she mentioned, citing the late Prince as one muse.
The occasion additionally honored Unhealthy Bunny, Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen and the E Road Band, Jelly Roll, Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift, Usher and Useless & Firm, the latter of which received residency of the yr for its “Useless Endlessly” present at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Backstage, Nicks posed for a photograph with Useless & Firm members Bob Weir and John Mayer.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
March
The Millennium Tour hits the Dallas-Fort Price space
If I had one want … it will be to return to the Millennium Tour 2025.
The 25-city trek, produced by the Black Promoters Collective and co-headlined by Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow, made its solution to the Dallas-Fort Price, Texas, space on March 28 for a celebration of R&B and hip-hop from the 2000s.
The tour incorporates a star-studded lineup, together with Nivea, Plies, Boosie, the Ying Yang Twins, RSVP and particular visitor Rick Ross.
The sold-out crowd within the Dickies Enviornment was stuffed with followers who wore their finest throwback outfits, from airbrushed shirts to jersey clothes.
The present kicked off with a brief however energetic set by Nivea, who carried out her traditional hits “Okay,” “Don’t Mess With My Man” and “Sophisticated.”
Subsequent to hit the stage have been the Ying Yang Twins, who had everybody on their ft throughout their 15-minute efficiency of “Salt Shaker,” “Wait,” “Say I Yi Yi” and “Whistle Whereas You Twurk.” Regardless of being of their 40s, Kaine and D-Roc made their presence felt on each aspect of the stage.
RSVP, a bunch comprised of Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V and former Fairly Ricky singer Pleasure P, have been the subsequent to hit the stage, delivering a standout set that included every of their solo hit songs.
Bobby V stole the present by exhibiting off his piano expertise, handing out purple roses to the women and exhibiting everybody his mic was on throughout his efficiency of “Mrs. Officer.”
Subsequent up was Boosie, who kicked off his efficiency along with his hit track “Wipe Me Down.” A spotlight of the Louisiana native’s set was his tribute to Dallas rapper MO3, who was shot and killed in November 2020. Boosie carried out their hit track “All people.” (Only a week earlier than the present, rapper Yella Beezy had been charged with hiring a hitman to kill MO3.)
Rounding out the performances earlier than the co-headliners took the stage have been Rick Ross after which Plies.
Whereas Plies’ present was very high-energy, Ross’ efficiency left us questioning why he was even added to the tour. Truthfully, this may be the time you are taking a toilet break or head again to the bar.
Bow Wow kicked off his 30-minute set by leaping out of the ground and performing his Chris Brown-assisted hit, “Shortie Like Mine.” He additionally carried out “Like You,” “Let Me Maintain You” and “Outta My System.”
Throughout his present, Bow, born Shad Moss, revealed that his eldest daughter, Shai, 13, was current along with his buddies and had lately change into a resident of Dallas after her mother Joie Chavis’ home burned within the Los Angeles wildfires.
Omarion was subsequent to carry out — and because of folks making fun of how his chest looked at one other present, he saved his shirt on for the total set. He carried out his solo hits, akin to “O,” “Contact” and “Publish to Be.”
He additionally took it again with just a few B2K hits … however lacked the nostalgia with out Lil Fizz, Raz B and J Boog onstage with him.
Final, however definitely not least, was Trey Songz, who wooed the women along with his R&B hits “Love Faces,” “Neighbors Know My Title” and “Panty Droppa.” Midway by means of his set, he introduced out Dallas rapper Dorrough, who carried out his 2009 hit, “Ice Cream Paint Job.”
When Trey concluded his set by performing “Bottoms Up,” he took off his black tank prime, rubbed it throughout his sweaty face and abs and threw it into the gang for a fortunate fan to have.
Reporting by Tamantha Ryan.
Woman Gaga publicizes ‘intimate’ tour for brand new album ‘Mayhem’
Woman Gaga introduced on March 26 that she will probably be taking her new album, “Mayhem,” on the street.
“I wasn’t planning to tour this yr after my reveals in Singapore however the unbelievable response to the brand new album impressed me to maintain issues going,” she wrote on Instagram.
“It got here collectively tremendous rapidly because of [music promoter] Arthur Fogel and the superb staff at Reside Nation, who deliberate a world tour in just some weeks.”
The “Abracadabra” singer defined that she booked arenas as an alternative of stadiums to have “the chance to regulate the main points of the present,” which she teased will probably be “the form of theatrical and electrifying expertise that brings MAYHEM to life precisely how I envision it.”
She added in a press launch, “I wished to create a special form of expertise — one thing extra intimate, nearer, extra related — that lends itself to the stay theatrical artwork I like to create.”
Gaga will kick off the Mayhem Ball on July 16 in Las Vegas earlier than stopping in US cities, together with New York, Miami and Chicago, by means of September. A European leg will observe, concluding in November.
Tickets for the North American dates are available April 3, with presales starting March 31.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Brandi Cyrus reacts to becoming a member of Kenny Chesney for ‘superb’ Las Vegas residency on the Sphere
Brandi Cyrus is heading to Sin Metropolis!
The DJ — who’s the eldest daughter of nation singer Billy Ray Cyrus and older sister of Miley Cyrus — will probably be opening for Kenny Chesney throughout his upcoming Las Vegas residency at the Sphere.
“Truthfully, I’m nonetheless in shock. It’s such an incredible alternative. Kenny is a legend,” Brandi solely gushed to Web page Six on the purple carpet on the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
“Him being on the Sphere goes to be off the charts! I can’t wait to see the present he places collectively for this and I’m simply so honored that he selected me to open.”
The residency kicks off Could 22 on the immersive enviornment and is scheduled to wrap June 21. Brandi is slated to hitch the “You and Tequila” singer for all 15 reveals and instructed us that her DJ set will probably be “actually particular” and “in contrast to any[thing]” she’s ever completed.
“It’s going to be very distinctive to the Sphere and to Kenny and all the pieces he does,” she teased. “I’m going to play loads of deeper nation cuts that I usually wouldn’t get a chance to play. I’ve received some contemporary new edits of nation music … and I believe everybody can count on to return and have a celebration.”
Brandi announced the exciting gig via Instagram on March 15, calling the chance “a as soon as in a lifetime” expertise.
“I’m SOOO thrilled to be becoming a member of @kennychesney for all 15 reveals of his iconic residency,” she continued. “I can’t wait to place collectively an additional particular present for y’all. Let’s social gathering!!!”
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and extra ‘Queens’ staff up for tour
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills are uniting for a once-in-a-lifetime tour.
Introduced on March 18, “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” will have a good time the R&B icons’ decades-long music careers that includes hits together with “Ain’t No one,” “I’m Each Lady,” “Woman Marmalade,” “Midnight Prepare to Georgia” and “By no means Knew Love Like This Earlier than.”
The primary leg begins Could 9 in Las Vegas and ends June 1 in Indianapolis, with stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Nashville, amongst different cities, in between.
A second leg is predicted to be introduced this summer time.
“Sharing the stage with my superb sisters is an absolute honor,” Khan mentioned in an announcement. “Music is about connection, and this will probably be a celebration of the enjoyment, energy and love that it brings to us all.”
“I’m so excited to hitch these icons, who I name sisters, on this tour! It’s going to be one thing particular. And I can’t wait to see everybody there,” LaBelle added.
Tickets go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m. native time on BlackPromotersCollective.com.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Ariana Grande publicizes ‘Everlasting Sunshine’ deluxe version
Ariana Grande introduced on March 10 that she’s going to launch a deluxe version of her 2024 album, “Everlasting Sunshine,” in honor of its first anniversary.
“Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead” will drop on March 28 and options 9 bonus tracks: six brand-new songs plus remixes of “Sure, And?,” “Supernatural” and “The Boy Is Mine”
The unique venture was nominated for finest pop vocal album on the 2025 Grammy Awards in February however misplaced to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Quick n’ Candy.”
Jennie’s debut solo album surpasses 450K pre-orders
Ok-pop celebrity Jennie’s debut solo album, “Ruby,” has already surpassed 450,000 world pre-orders.
Columbia Data introduced the information in a press launch on March 4, three days earlier than the discharge of the 15-track venture, which incorporates collaborations with Infantile Gambino, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa and extra artists.
Jennie’s pre-order lineup contains signed CD field units with T-shirts and hoodies in addition to postcards, stickers and different merchandise.
The Blackpink member launched the album’s lead single, “Mantra,” final yr adopted by “Love Hangover” that includes Fike and “ExtraL” with rising rapper Doechii.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
February
Rising nation star Max McNown performs Irving Plaza
Max McNown performed back-to-back reveals at Irving Plaza in New York Metropolis.
The rising nation star carried out his hits, together with “A Lot More Free” and “Turned Into Missing You,” on the Union Sq. venue on Feb. 11 and 12.
McNown was initially booked for the 575-seat Bowery Ballroom however managed to promote it out, so he moved the concert events to Irving Plaza, which accommodates upwards of 1,000 folks.
The Nashville-based singer received his begin busking in California earlier than breaking out in 2023.
McNown launched his sophomore album, “Night Diving,” on Jan. 24, and Kelly Clarkson lately covered his viral song “A Lot More Free” on her talk show.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA lengthen joint tour after Tremendous Bowl halftime present
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are extending their Grand Nationwide Tour.
The longtime collaborators added 4 North American dates and 13 European reveals to their joint trek on Feb. 10, the day after they co-headlined the 2025 Tremendous Bowl halftime present.
The summer time stops embrace Toronto and Washington, DC, in addition to Amsterdam, Paris, London and Rome.
Presales begin Feb. 12 earlier than the overall sale Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. native time on grandnationaltour.com.
The announcement got here the morning after Lamar and SZA — who first introduced their tour in December 2024 — carried out their hits “Luther” and “All of the Stars” on the NFL championship recreation in New Orleans.
In the course of the 13-minute present, the rapper reignited his feud with Drake by together with his Grammy-winning diss monitor “Not Like Us” in his setlist.
January
Katy Perry publicizes US leg of ‘Lifetimes’ tour
Katy Perry introduced on Jan. 27 that she is bringing her “Lifetimes” tour to the US.
The pop star’s American leg begins Could 7 at Toyota Heart in Houston and in addition contains stops on the United Heart in Chicago (Could 12), T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas (Could 17), Kia Discussion board in Inglewood, Calif. (July 15), TD Backyard in Boston (Aug. 8), Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis (Aug. 11) and Kaseya Heart in Miami (Aug. 23), amongst different venues.
Along with performing tracks from her newest album, “143,” Perry will deal with followers to “all of her hits, drawing from her intensive catalog,” based on a Reside Nation press launch.
Tickets for the US dates will probably be accessible beginning with Citi and Verizon presales Jan. 28. An artist presale launches Jan. 29 adopted by the general sale Jan. 31.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Performers introduced for 2025 Grammys
The Recording Academy introduced in early January that the 67th annual Grammy Awards will nonetheless go on as deliberate following the devastating wildfires that ravaged by means of Los Angeles.
Whereas followers should wait to see who takes dwelling probably the most prestigious awards, music’s largest evening is definitely shaping as much as be one followers received’t wish to miss. Web page Six has realized that Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter will all be taking the stage on the Crypto.com Enviornment to carry out on Feb. 2.
Different performers embrace Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Raye, Shakira and Teddy Swims.
In the meantime, Trevor Noah will return to host the annual awards present for the fifth consecutive yr.
See the total checklist of nominees right here.
Morgan Wallen publicizes ‘I’m the Downside’ album and tour
Morgan Wallen introduced on Jan. 24 that his fourth studio album will probably be titled “I’m the Downside.”
To have a good time, the nation music celebrity additionally unveiled 19 dates for his “I’m the Downside” tour, which is able to kick off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston and cease at cities together with Miami, Seattle and Toronto.
A rotating lineup of company akin to Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett will be part of Wallen on the street all through the trek.
“We made so many lifelong reminiscences on the ‘One Evening at a Time’ world tour, and I can’t start to precise how grateful I’m for my followers and the best way they confirmed up every evening,” the “Love Any individual” crooner mentioned in an announcement.
“As I’ve been engaged on new music, it has impressed me to get again on the street and share these new songs with every of you on the ‘I’m the Downside’ tour. See y’all there.”
Presale tickets can be found Jan. 30 earlier than the general sale begins Jan. 31. A portion of the proceeds will profit the Morgan Wallen Foundation supporting applications for youth in sports activities and music.
Reporting by Nicholas Hautman.
Star-studded lineup introduced for LA’s FireAid profit occasion
The music trade is coming collectively to assist elevate cash for Los Angeles.
Following the devastating wildfires that ravaged by means of Southern California in early January, the Intuit Dome and Kia Discussion board have teamed as much as host a FireAid profit occasion on Jan. 30.
The one-night-only bash will kick off at 6 p.m. PT and incorporates a star-studded lineup of performers who will take the stage at each venues. The concert events will assist elevate cash to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires, whereas additionally supporting efforts to forestall future hearth disasters.
These collaborating within the star-studded manufacturing embrace Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Hearth, Gracie Abrams, Inexperienced Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Woman Gaga, Lil Child, Pink, Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and Tate McRae. Moreover, Dave Matthews and John Mayer will carry out collectively for the primary time.
We hear extra company (together with the lineups for every venue) will probably be introduced within the coming days. Tickets for each reveals will probably be accessible for buy beginning Jan. 22 at midday PT on Ticketmaster.
For non-local followers hoping to look at the present and assist with donations, FireAid can even be broadcast by Choose AMC Theatres and streamed stay on Apple Music and the Apple TV app, together with Max, iHeartRadio, Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video, amongst others. Visit fireaidla.org for extra data.
Taylor Swift, the Eagles and extra make charitable donations to LA’s wildfire aid efforts
Various bands and artists are giving again to the group to help in rebuilding Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift — who has a historical past of donating to victims of pure disasters — revealed on her Instagram Tales on Jan. 16 that she donated an undisclosed sum of money to numerous charities serving to in aid efforts, together with the California Neighborhood Basis Fund, Larger Los Angeles Schooling Aid, Habitat for Humanity and MusiCares.
“The fires in California have devastated so many households, and it’s been heartbreaking to see the tales unfold,” the singer wrote. “A lot struggling, loss and destruction. As so many embark on a few of the most difficult instances of their lives, there are additionally many superb organizations and teams banding collectively to assist these communities rebuild.”
Others serving to out embrace rock band the Eagles and Beyoncé, who every donated $2.5 million to LA’s FireAid profit occasion and the LA Hearth Aid Fund, respectively; The Weeknd, who granted $1 million to aid efforts; and Jennifer Lopez, who has contributed “numerous” gadgets from her personal closet to these affected by the wildfires.
LA-based musicians have additionally been serving to volunteer throughout Southern California. Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Dave Grohl and extra have all been noticed dropping off donations and serving meals to the primary responders who’ve been tirelessly battling the blazes.
Grammys to proceed as deliberate with ‘a renewed sense of goal’ after LA wildfires
The 2025 Grammys will nonetheless happen on the Crypto.com Enviornment in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 2.
The Recording Academy introduced on Jan. 13 that the annual awards present will “proceed as deliberate” following the tragic wildfires that swept by means of varied components of Southern California in early January.
“This yr’s present, nevertheless, will carry a renewed sense of goal: elevating extra funds to assist wildfire aid efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who threat their lives to guard ours,” an announcement from Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Damage learn partly.
“In difficult instances, music has the facility to heal, consolation and unite like nothing else. The Grammys won’t solely honor the artistry and achievements of our music group, but additionally function a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines the nice metropolis of Los Angeles.”
A number of occasions surrounding music’s largest evening have been canceled, nevertheless, together with the annual star-studded events hosted by Sony, Warner Music Group, Common Music Group and BMG.
The next occasions are nonetheless happening as pre-celebrations to the 67th annual Grammy Awards:
- Friday, Jan. 31: MusiCares Individuals Of The Yr Charity Gala honoring the Grateful Useless
- Saturday, Feb. 1: Particular Advantage Awards Ceremony & Grammy Nominees Reception and Clive Davis’ & the Recording Academy’s Pre-Grammy Fundraising Occasion
Forward of the ceremony, the Recording Academy teamed up with MusiCares. Collectively they’ve raised and pledged “greater than $2 million in emergency support to music professionals affected by the wildfires,” a press launch from Jan. 15 acknowledged. Extra data will be discovered at musicares.org.
Reside Nation can also be serving to out performing musicians, stay music crew and stay music trade staff affected by the current wildfires. Web page Six has realized that The Crew Nation Global Relief Fund is committing $1 million to help these in want.
“LA is dwelling to so many who assist make stay music doable,” Michael Rapino, President & CEO of Reside Nation Leisure, mentioned in an announcement. “And Crew Nation is constant its core mission of serving to this hardworking group by means of unexpected hardship.”
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