Today, Platinum-Certified singer, songwriter, and producer BoyWithUke unveils his anxiously awaited new album, Lucid Dreams, out now via Mercury Records/Republic Records. Listen to Lucid Dreams HERE and watch the official music video for “Problematic” HERE.
BoyWithUke celebrated the release by making his late night television debut with a show-stopping and stunning performance of the single “Migraine” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!last night. He lit up the stage during the show’s first week back on the air.
Now, Lucid Dreams unfolds with the scope of an epic and the intimacy of a diary. Stitching together alternative, pop, and electronic elements, it traces BoyWithUke’s journey thus far, holding nothing back in terms of intention, emotionality, and truth. Paving the way for its arrival, “Migraine” initially pulled listeners into the embrace of Lucid Dreams. It arrives on the heels of BoyWithUke’s most honest and vulnerable song to date titled “Trauma”—listen HERE and watch the music video HERE. Beyond nearly 8 million Spotify streams and 5 million YouTube views on the music video, he returned to Genius to discuss the tune in-depth. BoyWithUkeexplained the inspiration and meaning behind the track in his most personal interview to date—watch HERE.
Last week, BoyWithUke revealed the third episode of his “Origins” story titled “Wide Awake”—watch HERE. The video follows the first two episodes, “Tobi” and “Lucid,” and finds the younger BoyWithUke being saved from bullies by an older version of himself.
Lucid Dreams encapsulates in BoyWithUke’s words: “my desires, my fears, my past, and my dreams.” He continues, “Like The Odyssey, Lucid Dreams is the culmination of my personal journey so far. Each song is like a different step on the path. I’m facing past traumas, making the music I want to make, and figuring out who I am. The album is BoyWithUke blossoming, spreading his wings, and finding himself.” In creating the album, he wrote, recorded, and produced a majority of the new songs without any collaborators in just a three-week period.
This week, BoyWithUke completed his biggest North American headline tour yet. Prior to the North American leg, he sold out shows across Asia, Australia, and Europe. For more tour news and info visit www.boywithukemusic.com.
Lucid Dreams follows BoyWithUke’s previous releases—“Out Of Reach” single and Antisocial EP, which have amassed millions of streams to date. On Genius, his “Toxic” Open Mic performance still remains the #1 most viewed video on Genius of all time with over 110 million views and counting—watch HERE.
BoyWithUke continues racing towards a major mainstream breakthrough. His following has grown beyond 7 million on TikTok, 3 million on YouTube, and nearly 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His 2022 full-length debut album Serotonin Dreams only fueled this explosion. Additionally, his 2021 Platinum-Certified smash hit “Toxic” has amassed over 1.5 billion global streams to date and peaked at #1 on the Alternative Radio Chart for two consecutive weeks. Not to mention, it was #7 on Google’s Top Trending Songs of 2022 (US).
Stay tuned for more to come from BoyWithUke this fall!
Lucid Dreams Tracklist:
1. “Migraine”
2. “Problematic”
3. “Bad Blood”
4. “Babydoll”
5. “Rockstar”
6. “Blue”
7. “Lucid” (Interlude)
8. “Bad Things”
9. “Camouflage”
10. “Nightmare”
11. “Trauma”
12. “Before I Die”
13. “Homesick”
14. “King of Nothing”
Channel 95.5, Detroit’s #1 Hit Music Station, today unveiled the star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One, taking place on December 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. Mojo in the Morning officially announced the all-star performers for iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One which will include Usher, Jelly Roll, Lil Durk, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, Doechii, Kaliii and (G)I-DLE.
Channel 95.5 Jingle Ball 2023 is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, the season’s biggest annual holiday music event that captures the music and holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app with performances by this year’s biggest artists in Tampa; Dallas/Ft. Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Atlanta; and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.
iHeartMedia and ABC also announced today a new multi-year agreement for ABC to become the exclusive television broadcast partner for the iconic event. iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour stops will be part of the exclusive network special, airing Dec. 21 at (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST/PST). The special will be available on demand and on Hulu the following day.
For the ninth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Eligible Capital One cardholders will get first access to high-demand tickets and exclusive experiences through a special Capital One cardholder presale in each city and can also redeem rewards for curated ticket packages on Capital One Entertainment.
· The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One cardholder presale begins Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. local time, or while presale tickets last. Presale info and tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
· All other tickets go on sale to the General Public on Friday, Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.
“This is going to be a great lineup to bring to metro Detroit: Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball,” said WKQI Program Director Tony Travatto. “Having this kind of lineup of artists on one stage will be an amazing experience for our listeners.”
Every year, Channel 95.5 Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One gives back to the community to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s official charity is the Ryan Seacrest Foundation – $1.00 of each ticket sold will be donated to the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives.
Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include presenting partner Capital One, M&M’S®, and Marshalls, with more to be announced. Channel 95.5 Jingle Ball 2023 is also sponsored locally by Wendy’s and Kroger.
For the latest information on Channel 95.5 Jingle Ball 2023, log on to www.channel955.com, follow on Channel 95.5’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok or listen to Channel 95.5 on-air or online via the station’s website, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app.
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Detroit market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with 3 billion app downloads and more than 160 million registered users.
Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
THE PRETENDERS ANNOUNCE
RARE INTIMATE US HEADLINE TOUR
HEADLINE DATES AT SMALLER VENUES ACROSS AMERICA
BEGIN AUGUST 16 AT NEW YORK CITY’S BOWERY BALLROOM
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 21, AT 10:00 AM (LOCAL)
EPIC LIVE SCHEDULE HERALDS UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM, RELENTLESS
NORTH AMERICAN STADIUM RUN SUPPORTING GUNS N’ ROSES
GETS UNDERWAY AUGUST 11 IN HERSHEYPARK, PA
RELENTLESS ARRIVES VIA RHINO RECORDS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW
The Pretenders have announced a very special US headline tour, set to visit a series of intimate venues across the country beginning August 16 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom and then continuing into early October. Limited tickets for all nine dates go on sale this Friday, July 21 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details, please see thepretenders.com.
The atypical headline run heralds the eagerly awaited arrival of the Pretenders’ forthcoming new studio album, Relentless, arriving via Rhino Records on Friday, September 15. Pre-orders – including digital download, baby pink vinyl, black vinyl, and CD – are available now.
Produced by multiple Grammy Award-nominee David Wrench (Courtney Barnett, David Byrne) at the famed Battery Studios in Willesden, Northwest London, Relentless marks the second consecutive full-length songwriting collaboration by founder Chrissie Hynde and Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne following 2020’s acclaimed Hate For Sale. The album – which marks the band’s return to Warner Music Group after more than two decades having first been signed to Sire Records in America by the legendary Seymour Stein – includes such recently released singles as “Let The Sun Come In“ and the beautiful closing track, “I Think About You Daily,” the latter featuring composer Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead, The Smile), who provides the string arrangement and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the recording. Hailed by Stereogum as a “grand…regretful ballad,” “I Think About You Daily” is joined by a deeply moving official video, streaming now on YouTube.
LISTEN TO “LET THE SUN COME IN”
LISTEN TO “I THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY”
WATCH “I THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY” OFFICIAL VIDEO
PRE-ORDER RELENTLESS
The Pretenders will further introduce Relentless by joining Guns N’ Roses as a special guest on their upcoming North American stadium tour. The dates get underway August 11 at Hershey, PA’s Hersheypark Stadium before making stops at such historic parks as East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium (August 15), Pittsburgh, PA’s PNC Park at North Shore (August 18), Boston, MA’s Fenway Park (August 21), Chicago, IL’s Wrigley Field (August 24), Toronto, ON’s Rogers Centre (September 3), and St. Louis, MO’s Busch Stadium (September 9). In addition, the Pretenders will make a top-billed festival appearance as direct support to Foo Fighters at the upcoming Ohana Festival, curated by Eddie Vedder and set for October 1 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. Additional dates will be announced.
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THE PRETENDERS - TOUR 2023
AUGUST
11 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
15 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium *
16 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
18 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park at North Shore *
21 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park *
24 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field *
26 – Nashville, TN – The Blue Room
29 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
31 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
SEPTEMBER
3 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre *
5 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
7 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
9 – St. Louis, MO – Busch Stadium *
OCTOBER
1 – Dana Point, CA – OHANA Festival †
2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
4 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy + Harriet’s (Outdoor)
6 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club
* w/ Guns N’ Roses
† Festival Appearance
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR POST MALONE
STUNS FANS WITH A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE
AT TSX ENTERTAINMENT IN TIMES SQUARE
FIFTH FULL-LENGTH RECORD AUSTIN AVAILABLE JULY 28TH
GRAMMY® Award-nominated, 8x RIAA diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone, delivered a historic performance at TSX Entertainment and treated fans to an exclusive pre-listening party in celebration of his anxiously awaited fifth full-length offering and one of the most anticipated albums of 2023, Austin, out July 28th - pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. Post was the inaugural performer at TSX, the first permanent stage located in the heart of Times Square. The event was sponsored by Raising Cane’s and H-D Collections by Harley-Davidson.
Get photos HERE
Post kicked off the performance with his latest release, “Overdrive,” before performing fan favorite tracks, “Circles” and “Sunflower.” Post also surprised his fans with an unreleased song, “Enough is Enough,” and also the lead single, “Chemical,” from the new album, before finishing with “Congratulations.”
TSX represents a significant leap forward in live entertainment, offering an unparalleled platform for artists to showcase their talent in one of the world's most iconic locations. Situated behind an impressive 18,000-square-foot billboard, the stage is revealed when two massive LED doors open against the vibrant backdrop of Times Square, creating an awe-inspiring experience that will resonate with audiences for years to come.
Expressing his excitement about the event, TSX Entertainment co-CEO Nick Holmsten stated, "We are thrilled to unveil the TSX stage with an exceptional artist like Post Malone. This iconic moment not only marks the beginning of a new era for live performances in Times Square but also showcases our commitment to providing unique and unforgettable experiences for fans around the world."
The event was made possible by sponsors Raising Cane’s and H-D Collections by Harley-Davidson as well as a partnership between TSX Entertainment, Post Malone, Republic Records, Times Square Alliance, and the city of New York. Attendance at the event was free, allowing fans to be a part of this historic moment.
Post has released three songs, “Overdrive,” “Chemical” and “Mourning,” off of the upcoming album, via Mercury Records/Republic Records. These tracks signal the dawn of Post Malone’s next era, sparking much anticipation for the release of Austin.
Post recently kicked off his ‘If Y'all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying’ Tour with a sold-out show in Noblesville, IN at Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date run will also make stops in Detroit, Toronto, Charlotte, Tampa, Atlanta, Dallas and more before wrapping up at San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Amphitheater on August 19. The show features Post’s signature exhilarating performance with three new songs from his upcoming album as well as fan-favorites in a completely reimagined show.
The suite of songs by The Who on which, more than half a century ago, Pete Townshend foresaw the invention of the internet, of virtual reality and pandemic-style lockdown, is to be heard as he intended for the first time. UMR will release Who's Next/Life House as a lavish, multi-format Super Deluxe edition on September 15, now available for pre-order HERE.
Featuring 155 tracks, of which 89 are previously unreleased and 57 feature fresh remixes, the set will delight longtime Who fans with its long-sought, complete picture of Townshend's incredibly prescient songwriting, while captivating a new audience with his visionary description of a future that has, in many ways, come true. It features all of his songs, in their many stages of development, from the abandoned, audacious Life House project, started In 1969 as a follow-up to The Who's epic Tommy, and from the undisputed rock classic of 1971 that it evolved into, Who's Next.
Across the course of ten-CD and multiple vinyl sets, Who's Next/Life House sets out Townshend's extraordinary vision of a world beset by climatic catastrophe and pollution, leading to a curtailing of personal freedom that will be all too familiar to the pandemic generation. Decades ahead of his time, he details how the population is then seduced and sedated by access to an entertainment “Grid,” piped into every home via the use of virtual reality experience suits.
In his introduction to the new editions, Townshend describes Life House as “a portentous polemic about the coming of a nation beaten down by climate issues and pollution.” He then explains how “an opportunist and autocratic government enforce a national lock-down in which every person is hooked up to an entertainment grid.” Music itself then becomes an inconvenient diversion, “a very real distraction to the subjugation of the population in suits,” with fascinating consequences. Songs that depicted a dystopian world in which faceless corporations control our lives may have been fiction at the time, but they have come to be more like documentary.
The unfulfilled project, which Townshend conceived as one part film script and one part blueprint for a live musical experiment, brought him to the edge of a breakdown. But, as he writes, “some wonderful music came from the project, and the idea has always held me in thrall, partly because so many of the strands of the fiction seem to be coming true.”
Listeners will hear, for the first time, how that concept folded into Who's Next, widely regarded as not only one of the greatest albums in the band's astonishing catalogue, but a seminal moment in music history. Here, The Who's instinctive, scintillating cohesion reached new peaks, Townshend's brilliant creativity as one of rock's great auteurs brought thrillingly to life by Roger Daltrey's unsurpassed vocal performances, John Entwistle's visceral, fluid basslines and Keith Moon's fiery potency on the drums.
The Super Deluxe edition of Who’s Next/Life House will contain 10 CDs, all remastered from the original tapes by longtime Who engineer Jon Astley, plus a Blu-ray Audio disc with newly-created Atmos & 5.1 surround mixes of Who's Next and 14 bonus tracks by in-demand artist and producer Steven Wilson.
Highlights of the 155-track format include Townshend’s demos for Life House; The Who's 1971 session recordings at the Record Plant in New York; sessions at Olympic Studios in southwest London from 1970-1972; and, for the first time, two newly mixed and complete 1971 concerts from London’s Young Vic Theatre and San Francisco’s Civic Auditorium. Timeless highlights of those sessions and performances include “Baba O'Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” on which Daltrey created the most awe-inspiring scream ever heard. Those classics continue to illuminate Who concerts to this day.
The box set also contains a 100-page hardback book with Townshend's aforementioned introduction and new sleeve notes by Who experts and compilers Andy Neil and Matt Kent. Also included is Life House - The Graphic Novel, a newly commissioned, 170-page hardback book overseen by Townshend that tells the story behind the project. Completing the set are a 20” x 30” poster of a Who gig in Sunderland, England, on 7th May, 1970; a 25.5” x 34.25” poster of a date at Denver Coliseum, Denver, CO on 10th December, 1971; a 20-page concert program from the Rainbow Theatre in London on 4th November, 1971; a 16-page program from the band's October/November 1971 tour of the UK; a collectible four pin button set; and an 8” x 10” colour photo of The Who with printed autographs.
The album will also be available as limited edition 4-LP and 3-LP sets, featuring, respectively, the first-ever complete release of the San Francisco concert from 1971 and vinyl replicas of Townshend’s original Life House. The original Who’s Next album will also be available as a 1-LP half-speed remaster completed at Abbey Road Studios, and in other exclusive single vinyl versions.
With the hugely anticipated September 15 release of Who’s Next/Life House, one of rock's great last untold stories is finally about to be recounted in full.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated diamond-certified superstar producer Metro Boomin adds to his already star studded release of the deluxe version of Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture which he Executive Produced.
New songs include tracks from Becky G, Big Boss Vette, Mora, Shenseea, Myke Towers, Omah Lay, Ayra, and Pop Money.
On the original soundtrack, which released last week in line with the film, Metro assembled a cast of musical superheroes including 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Becky G, Coi Leray, Don Toliver, Future, James Blake, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Nas, Nav, Offset, Swae Lee, Wizkid and more.
Stream the original soundtrack HERE via Republic Records. Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in theaters everywhere. Watch the latest film trailer HERE
The soundtrack marks Metro’s first foray into film soundtracks although his love of film and comic superheroes has long been on display. Of the collaboration, Spring Aspers, President of Music, Sony Pictures said “The concept for the next installment of Miles’ story demanded a contemporary and culturally significant musical collaborator. Metro Boomin was clearly the perfect cultural voice to sculpt the musical environment to support this amazing next chapter.”
Dana Sano, EVP Film & TV Republic Records, commented: “Metro Boomin is a true visionary who continues to raise the bar. For the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack, Metro curated and delivered with fierce passion and integrity. Republic is thrilled and honored to be reteaming with the filmmakers and our amazing partners at Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group”.
Previews of the soundtrack music was heard in a Hyundai Motor and Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse animated TV commercial that was released last month as well as teasers from Coi Leray and Metro himself.
Continuing a tradition of blockbuster soundtracks for the Spider-Verse, the record follows on the heels of 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from & Inspired by the Motion Picture). It notably bowed at #2 on the Billboard 200 and reached double-platinum status as the year’s biggest soundtrack album and has gone on to exceed 10 BILLION streams and is now certified 2x platinum. Not to mention, it spawned Post Malone’s “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” [with Swae Lee], which reached 18x-platinum status as “the most-certified single of all time!”
Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Soundtrack From And Inspired By The Motion Picture Tracklist:
Metro Boomin & Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Offset “Annihilate – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Metro Boomin & A$AP Rocky, Roisee “Am I Dreaming”
Metro Boomin & Future, Lil Uzi Vert “All The Way Live – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Offset & JID “Danger (Spider)”
Metro Boomin & James Blake “Hummingbird”
Metro Boomin & Swae Lee, Nav, feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie “Calling – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
EI8HT & Offset “Silk & Cologne (Spider-Verse Remix)”
Metro Boomin & Don Toliver, Wizkid feat. BEAM & Toian “Link Up (Spider-Verse Remix) – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Metro Boomin & Coi Leray “Self Love – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Metro Boomin & Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert “Home”
Metro Boomin & James Blake, A$AP Rocky, 21 Savage “Nonviolent Communication”
Don Toliver & 21 Savage, 2 Chainz “Givin’ Up (Not The One)”
Metro Boomin & Nas “Nas Morales”
Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse (Deluxe Edition) Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Additional Tracks
‘Ansiedades’ - Mora
‘Take it to the Top’ - Becky G & Ayra Starr
‘Infamous’- Shenseea & Myke Towers
‘I Can’t Stop’ – Big Boss Vette & Omah Lay
‘Another Dimension’ - Pop Money
Boys Like Girls, the iconic pop rock band, today announce their North America “Speaking Our Language Tour,” presented by Emo Nite. The 30-date run, which kicks off on September 17, in Charlotte, NC, comes on heels of the release of “Blood and Sugar” (Fearless/Concord), the band’s first new song since 2012. Direct support for the entire tour will be State Champs, while Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, LOLO, The Summer Set, The Ready Set, and Max Bemiswill also offer support at different shows. The much-anticipated North American run is being produced by Live Nation.
Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Artist presales (details below) beginning today. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 2 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
Citi is the official card of “The Speaking Our Language Tour.” Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning today at 11 AM ET until Thursday, June 1 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. The Artist presale begins today at 12 PM ET until Thursday, June 1 at 10 PM local time.
Boys Like Girls comeback has sparked excitement among fans and the general public. Prior to the song announce the band posted a nostalgic/reveal post on TikTok, garnering over 500k views in under 24-hours, showcasing the enduring popularity and anticipation surrounding the band's return. On top of that, the news of “Blood and Sugar” was posted by Rolling Stone, Alternative Press and many other places.
"Blood and Sugar" is just the beginning of what's to come from Boys Like Girls. The band has confirmed that they have been working on new music and will be announcing more releases soon.
Tour dates (all with State Champs as direct support)
September
17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
19 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle+
21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans+
23 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution+
24 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando+
26 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater+
27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center+
28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory#
30 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren%
October
1 -- Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium&
2 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas&
4 – San Diego, CA – SOMA%
6 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic†
8 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom†
10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom†
11 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre†
13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot†
14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium†
16 – Minneapolis, MN –The Fillmore Minneapolis†
18 Madison, WI – The Sylvee†
19 –Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom@
21 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland@
22 –Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit@
23 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre@
24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY^
26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Fenway†
27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom†
30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia†
31 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore Silver Springs†
November
1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz†
Keys for support:
+ – Four Years Strong and LOLO
# – Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis
% – 3OH!3, LOLO
& – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set
† – The Summer Set, LOLO
@ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue
^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly
Keys for support:
+ – Four Years Strong and LOLO
# – Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis
% – 3OH!3, LOLO
& – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set
† – The Summer Set, LOLO
@ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue
^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly
A brand new trifecta comes to you in the form of Russia’s Pussy Riot, Berlin’s Boys Noize and Canada’s Alice Glass who are offering up “Chastity” via Boysnoize Records. Nadya Tolokonnikova says: “This song will put the patriarchy in a tiny cage and throw the key out.”
With "Chastity," Pussy Riot and Alice Glass wield Boys Noize's racing techno-NRG as a weapon of mass domination. The femme-fatale vocalists take turns drenching the Berlin producer's dark adrenaline with syrupy acid – and while it's an undeniable peak-time rush, a closer listen to the lyrics reveal disturbing new details.
One can never know for sure if the ladies are just singing along or issuing commands. Did Boys Noize know his production was being used by Pussy Riot and Alice Glass to create the first sissy-hypno-core banger? But the question that "Chastity" has everyone really asking is, "Who has the key?"
“Chastity”'s official music video concept & still images are by LIL INTERNET, the edit & animation by TRLLM [K8 Howl & Jak Ritger]. Don’t miss!
TAYLOR SWIFT NOTCHES HIGHEST DEBUT EVER FOR RECORD STORE DAY VINYL WITH folklore: the long pond studio sessions
MARKS HER 10TH #1 ON BILLBOARD VINYL ALBUMS CHART
Taylor Swift has made history once again this week. The vinyl release offolklore: the long pond studio sessions debuts at #3 on the Billboard 200, logging the “The highest chart debut for a Record Store Day Vinyl ever.” Right now, she occupies three spots in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 (#3 folklore: the long pond studio sessions, #4 Midnights, #10 Lover), joining Whitney Houston as the only female soloist to achieve this milestone. Moreover, folklore: the long pond studio sessions has emerged as “the first vinyl-only release to land in the Top 10” in the modern era. At the same time, it has earned her the title for “Most #1 Albums” on the Billboard Vinyl Albums Chart. The album also more than doubled the previous highest selling record store day sales record. The previous record was 35k units and folklore: the long pond studio sessions sold 75k.
The album chronicles the first time folklore was performed live during September 2020. Taylor, Aaron Dessner [The National], Jack Antonoff [Bleachers], and Justin Vernon [Bon Iver] played through the album in its entirety during the Long Pond Studio Sessions, and this vinyl presents and preserves this moment eternally. folkore notably stands out as her third LP to win “Album of the Year” at the GRAMMY® Awards.
Nadya Tolokonnikova, creator of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's dictatorship throughout the last decade. In this inspiring TED Talk, she tells the story of her imprisonment and exile, shares what motivates her resistance and delivers a powerful message to Putin himself.
For some of us, living courageously is a choice. For others, like our friends in Ukraine, this is not a choice - it is a matter of survival. Putin is embarrassed that Ukraine chose truth and democracy. russians are bombing hospitals, maternity wards, schools - raping & killing civilians and throwing their bodies in mass graves.
Putin, and all those who support him are dead inside and must be defeated.
While I'm here - I’d like to address vladimir putin directly - wanted criminal to wanted criminal:
The Kremlin walls have become your prison walls. You have already lost, and the world stands with the brave people of Ukraine.
When you are in your final hour, praying, know this: that whoever you pray to is on our side. And whoever that is … she will not forgive your crimes against humanity.