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She & Him Announce 2022 “Melt Away Tour: A Tribute to Brian Wilson”
Christmas has come early this year, as She & Him have announced their first tour of non-holiday material since 2013. This June, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward will embark on the “Melt Away Tour: A Tribute to Brian Wilson.” This ode to the genius behind The Beach Boys is named for Wilson’s solo classic, “Melt Away,” but will also include selections from the duo’s discography. Given the time of year, fans are probably more likely to hear cuts from Volume One, Volume Two, and Volume Three than A Very She & Him Christmas or their most recent album, 2016’s Christmas Party. Deschanel and Ward will kick things off in Denver, Colorado on June 13th. That’s as far east as they’ll travel on the first leg of this 11-date trek, which also includes stops in Utah, California, Ore...
Elder to Embark on Summer 2022 North American Tour
Elder have announced a summer North American tour, marking the heavy prog-psych rockers’ first extensive outing on the continent in roughly three years. They’ll be joined by Ruby the Hatchet, Belzebong, and Dreadnought on select dates. The trek kicks off August 3rd in Brooklyn, New York, and runs through September 10th in Boston (Ruby the Hatchet and Dreadnought will open the first leg, with Belzebong replacing the former for the second leg). An appearance at the Psycho Las Vegas Thursday pool party on August 18th highlights the run for Elder. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster. Related Video “For a band like Elder that normally spends about half of every year on the road, the past few years have been hard on us — but have far from broken our spirit,” commen...
Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to “True Rock and Roll Hero” Taylor Hawkins
Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in a new statement posted to social media. McCartney and Foo Fighters collaborated on several occasions, including on the track “Sunday Rain” from their 2017 album, Concrete and Gold. The former Beatle also inducted Foo Fighters into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. In his tribute, McCartney referenced these moments, while remembering him as a “true rock and roll hero” who “will always remain in my heart.” Advertisement Related Video You can read McCartney’s tribute in full below. “Taylor’s sudden death came as a shock to me and the people who knew and loved him. Not only was he a GREAT drummer but his personality was big and shiny and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky to live and work alongside him...
Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber and More to Headline Summerfest 2022
Summerfest is returning for its 54th edition with more than 100 headliners across various genres, including headliners like Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa and more. The music festival takes place over three weekends on June 23 – 25, June 30 – July 2 and July 7 – 9 at the Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “It feels great to announce our highly anticipated lineup and have the festival back in its regular summer timeframe for 2022,” said Don Smiley, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “From Justin Bieber, Halsey, Backstreet Boys, and a special Summerfest co-headlining show with Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and Wu-Tang Clan, to John Fogerty, Steve Aoki, Halestorm, and others, it would be difficult to find a more diverse lineup anywhere. Make pla...
Viva! L.A. Music Festival to Launch With J Balvin, Becky G, Daddy Yankee & More
Viva!, which launched its Viva! Pomona annual festival 10 years ago, is celebrating its anniversary in a big way, announcing a new, one-day festival set to take place at the L.A.’s Dodger Stadium on June 25. Produced by Goldenvoice, Viva! L.A. Music Festival unveiled Tuesday (March 29) a star-studded lineup for its inaugural edition, which will be headlined by Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Becky G and Kali Uchis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The multi-genre fest will also feature performances by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Lenin Ramirez, Carin Leon, Tainy, Carla Morrison, Ivy Queen, Cuco, Los Dos Carnales, The Marías, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Chicano Batman, Ed Maverick, Cazzu, La Sonora Dinamita, Lido Piemienta, Eslabon Armado, among many others. Add...
A$AP Rocky Announces New Whiskey Venture
Over the last three years, A$AP Rocky, the multi-hyphenate artist known for projects spanning music, art, fashion, has been quietly working on his latest venture: Mercer + Prince, a Canadian whisky developed in partnership with Global Brand Equities and E. & J. Gallo. The spirit, named for Rocky’s favorite cross streets in his native New York City, has a flavor profile with hints of vanilla, caramel, and baked apple. Explore Explore A$AP Rocky See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m so excited and grateful to finally introduce Mercer + Prince to the world,” founder Rocky said in a statement. “I have been learning about whisky from all over the world for the past decade and wanted to defy the rules to create something unique, while honoring and re...
Snippet of New Lil Baby Music Hears a Sample of JAY-Z and Drake’s “Pound Cake”
As Lil Baby prepares to release his followup to My Turn, he shared a snippet of a brand new song that featured a sample of JAY-Z and Drake‘s legendary 2013 collab, “Pound Cake.” The untitled cut hears the same sample of Ellie Goulding’s “Don’t Say A Word” and hears Lil Baby touch on his lifestyle as a rapper, which includes being a jet-setter, performing with Billie Eilish and still facing friends-turned-enemies despite his success. “I’m Just Warming Up[.] #Thissummermines,” he wrote as the caption, hinting that the album could be coming just in time for the warmer weather. In late February, the rapper revealed that his “Album Almost Done” and that “New Music” is on the way. A release date was not revealed, however. My Turn dropped in 2020 and featured guest appearances from Gunna, 42 Dugg...
5 Things to Know About Jon Batiste, The Most Nominated Musician of the 2022 Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste has charmed the ears of audiences for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since 2015, but as the 2022 Grammy Awards’ most-nominated artist — with a whopping 11 nods behind his most recent solo offering (and Consequence‘s No. 34 Top Album of 2021) WE ARE — he’s established himself as a renaissance man all his own. The moment is not lost on Batiste, who tearfully reflected on The Late Show after the nominations were announced that “there’s something in this that’s bigger than me and just adulation for me that I have to learn in this.” Ahead of Music’s Biggest Night on Sunday (April 3rd), here are five things to know about the artist. (You can also brush up on everything Batiste is nominated for here.) 1. He Comes From a Huge Musical Family Advertisement Related Video Batiste ...
Foo Fighters Cancel All Tour Dates Following Death of Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters have canceled all of their remaining tour dates following the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. “It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a social media statement. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together.” Foo Fighters were in the midst of a South American tour when Hawkins passed away. The 50-year-old musician was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia on March 25th, just hours before the band were set to perform at Festival Est...
Kraftwerk Add New Dates to 2022 North American Tour
Beginning in May, Kraftwerk will bring their renowned “3D Tour” to North America. In anticipation of the tour’s launch, the iconic electronic outfit have expanded the itinerary with the addition of new shows in New Brunswick, NJ; New Haven, CT; and Bentonville, AK. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, April 1st via Ticketmaster, while all other shows are currently on sale. Check out Kraftwerk’s complete tour schedule below. The upcoming tour, which comes in celebration of Kraftwerk’s 50th anniversary, marks the group’s first US tour since 2016. It also marks their return to the road following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. Advertisement Related Video Last week, Kraftwerk released their 2020 Remixes compilation on CD and vinyl for the first ...
Foo Fighters Announces Cancelation of All Tour Dates
In wake of the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, the band has decided to cancel all forthcoming tour dates. Variety reports a statement from the group which reads, It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. With Love,Foo Fighters. The band was slated to tour South America and was scheduled to perform at a festival in Colombia last Friday when Hawkins complained about chest pains. The drummer died soon after. While there ha...
Tyler, the Creator Brings ‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST LIVE’ to Amazon Music and Prime Video
Amazon Music and Prime Video are livestreaming Tyler, the Creator‘s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST LIVE to fans all over the world. Fans from over 240 countries and territories worldwide will be able to watch the GRAMMY winner’s show in Downtown Los Angeles alongside openers Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown for free on March 31 at 7:50 p.m. PDT, with the stream available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and on the Amazon Music app. Those unable to make it to livestream event can still check it out on-demand on Prime Video following the show. In addition, limited-edition merch for the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Tour will be available via the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop. “Tyler, The Creator infuses culture with his bold talent and first-rate artistry. He is a true phenom...
