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How We Sold Out Our Live Event in Just 60 Days

The future of entrepreneurship lies in creating meaningful in-person experiences rather than relying solely on virtual events.

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Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

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Friko share "Still Around," announce fall tour

Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and growth through inventive indie rock sounds.

Friko share "Still Around," announce fall tour

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, releases in April, featuring the new single 'Still Around' and a fall headlining tour.

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.

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Afroman Announces New Album Freedom of Speech, Expands 2026 Tour

Afroman announces new album 'Freedom of Speech' after winning a lawsuit against Ohio's Adams County Sheriff's Department.

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Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels to headline NFL Draft Entertainment Series

The NFL Draft Entertainment Series will feature Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Bret Michaels in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25.

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Does Instagram drive deeper connections between artists and fans? - RouteNote Blog

Instagram is a key platform for music superfans, significantly enhancing artist engagement and support.

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Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.

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New Songs Out Today

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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd

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New Songs Out Today

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New Songs Out Today

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.

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New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from various artists across genres, featuring singles from BLARF, Vomit Forth, Peter Gabriel, and Rostam.

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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd

New music highlights include tracks from BbyMutha, Deb Never, and Disclosure, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Future Teens, Ravyn Lenae, corook, and Active Child, each exploring themes of honesty, hypocrisy, and personal struggle.

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Futurebirds' double album, Kneecap's title track, and Hammok's latest single.

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.

Pavement Announce Pavements+, "The World's First Streaming Service Dedicated Entirely to Just One Band"

Pavement has launched a new streaming service, Pavements+, featuring their film and exclusive content.

Pavement, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Ratboys, TAGABOW & more playing Philly concert weekend

Pavement will perform at the Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia on July 24 and 25, 2026.

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Pavement Announce Brief 2026 Tour

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Pavement Announce 2026 US Summer Tour Dates

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Pavement Announce Pavements+, "The World's First Streaming Service Dedicated Entirely to Just One Band"

Pavement has launched a new streaming service, Pavements+, featuring their film and exclusive content.

Pavement, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Ratboys, TAGABOW & more playing Philly concert weekend

Pavement will perform at the Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia on July 24 and 25, 2026.

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Pavement Announce Brief 2026 Tour

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Pavement Announce 2026 US Summer Tour Dates

8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

The Bay Area hosts vibrant outdoor music festivals featuring diverse genres and popular artists, with tickets selling quickly.

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9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.

Tour news: MONOLORD, Richard Ayoade, Sylvan Esso, MEMORIALS more

Several artists are announcing tours in support of new albums and projects across various locations in the US and UK.

Tour news: Jesca Hoop, Shakira, Man Man, Daniel Caesar, Sturgill Simpson, Ellen Allien, more

Jesca Hoop has announced a tour in support of her upcoming album Long Wave Home. Dates are with Faun Fables and include NYC's Le Poisson Rouge on June 29.

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Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature | TechCrunch

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to enhance concert discovery based on user listening habits.

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Ring the alarm! Wake up! Be human!': Aurora and Tom Rowlands on their new dance-pop duo Tomora

Tomora's debut album blends structured dance and chaotic pop, reflecting the contrasting approaches of its members, Tom Rowlands and Aurora.

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See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

A24's The Drama features a dark twist, contrasting its lighthearted marketing campaign, while Pizza Movie offers a comedic take on college life and drug experiences.

Portland

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The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for March 30-April 5

Portland offers various spring activities including the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and a fresh staging of Les Misérables.

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.

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Coachella 2026: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive at the festival - or watch at home

Coachella 2026 features headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, with tickets sold out but resale options available.

Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns for its 25th edition on April 10-12 and April 17-19 featuring top artists like Justin Bieber.

Coachella 2026: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive at the festival - or watch at home

Coachella 2026 features headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, with tickets sold out but resale options available.

Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns for its 25th edition on April 10-12 and April 17-19 featuring top artists like Justin Bieber.

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Thundercat

Thundercat's new album 'Distracted' reflects on processing grief and the impact of bad news while maintaining creativity.

she's green announce new EP, share "Paper Thin," touring with Chapterhouse & more

Minneapolis band she's green will release their third EP, Swallowtail, on July 10, featuring singles 'Mettle' and 'Paper Thin'.

SXSW London has revealed some major names for its music lineup for 2026

SXSW London festival returns June 2-7, featuring major artists and over 200 emerging acts across various venues in east London.

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Tour news: Yeat, Kali Uchis, Future Islands,Hayden Pedigo, Justine Skye, Tiny Voices, more

Future Islands celebrate their 20th anniversary with special shows for their album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Yout'.

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Future Islands Announce Tour of... North Carolina

Future Islands will tour North Carolina and conclude in Baltimore, promoting their new compilation album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth'.

Tour news: Yeat, Kali Uchis, Future Islands,Hayden Pedigo, Justine Skye, Tiny Voices, more

Future Islands celebrate their 20th anniversary with special shows for their album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Yout'.

Future Islands Announce Tour of... North Carolina

Future Islands will tour North Carolina and conclude in Baltimore, promoting their new compilation album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth'.

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.

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Battle of the Bands

Join us for a special (spring edition) of the Cal vs. Stanford Battle of the Bands in Entrance Plaza on April 11th. Bring out your family and friends and show your school spirit!

The 21 best London gigs and music concerts in April 2026 that you can still get tickets for

April in London features vibrant live music events, including Olivia Dean's residency and Big Thief's emotionally charged performances.

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The 45 Most Anticipated Tours of 2026

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The 50 Most Anticipated Tours of 2026

The 21 best London gigs and music concerts in April 2026 that you can still get tickets for

April in London features vibrant live music events, including Olivia Dean's residency and Big Thief's emotionally charged performances.

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The 45 Most Anticipated Tours of 2026

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The 50 Most Anticipated Tours of 2026

Alice Cooper Recruits New Guitarist Anna Cara for 2026 Tour Dates

Anna Cara will join Alice Cooper's band as a guitarist during Nita Strauss's maternity leave.

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April brings these 8 adventurous concerts to New York City

New York City's April show calendar offers diverse musical experiences for escape during a distressing season.

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.

Tour news: Nia Archives, Del Amitri, Montreux Jazz Festival lineup, Experts Only, more

Nia Archives and various artists announce upcoming live shows and festival lineups for 2026.

Kanye West will headline Wireless 2026 for three nights - his first UK performances in 11 years

Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival 2026 for three nights, marking his first UK concerts in 11 years.

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Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival

Kanye West, now known as Ye, will headline the Wireless festival in London, marking his return after years of controversy over antisemitic remarks.

Kanye West will headline Wireless 2026 for three nights - his first UK performances in 11 years

Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival 2026 for three nights, marking his first UK concerts in 11 years.

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Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival

Kanye West, now known as Ye, will headline the Wireless festival in London, marking his return after years of controversy over antisemitic remarks.

Hop Into These 14 Rabbit Holes This Spring

GLOBALCORE represents a blend of internet sound that unites diverse musical styles, but risks oversimplifying essential cultural differences.

BABYMETAL Announce 2026 North American Tour with Halestorm

BABYMETAL will tour North America in 2026 with Halestorm and Violent Vira, starting September 2nd in Denver.

Kali Uchis Announces 2026 Tour with Mariah the Scientist

Kali Uchis and Mariah the Scientist will embark on the 'For the Girls Tour' in 2026 across the US with 18 dates and festival appearances.

Kali Uchis Announces For The Girls Tour with Mariah the Scientist

Kali Uchis will launch the For The Girls tour with Mariah the Scientist across the U.S. in spring and summer 2024.

Kali Uchis Announces 2026 Tour with Mariah the Scientist

Kali Uchis and Mariah the Scientist will embark on the 'For the Girls Tour' in 2026 across the US with 18 dates and festival appearances.

Kali Uchis Announces For The Girls Tour with Mariah the Scientist

Kali Uchis will launch the For The Girls tour with Mariah the Scientist across the U.S. in spring and summer 2024.

PRESIDENT Announce 2026 North American Tour

PRESIDENT announces a 2026 North American tour with support from Cenobia and Showing Teeth, starting September 4th in Nashville.

UK rappers Pete & Bas (Sindhu World) announce US North American tour

Pete & Bas, the British rap duo, will tour North America in late spring, including major US cities and Vancouver.

LISA Announces 2026 "Viva La Lisa" Las Vegas Residency

LISA of BLACKPINK will hold a historic residency in Las Vegas in 2026, marking her as the first K-pop artist to do so.

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Orianthi in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Orianthi is a multi-genre Australian guitarist known for her work in pop, blues, rock, and metal.

Classical 2026: X Japan's Yoshiki playing 2 big shows in Los Angeles

Yoshiki returns to the U.S. for two concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall after his third cervical spine surgery.

Darker Waves Announces 2026 Lineup with Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins

Darker Waves festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, November 14th, featuring headliners Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins, alongside a diverse lineup of artists.

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Jack White Announces European 2026 Tour

Jack White will embark on an 18-show tour in Europe starting May 30, concluding on June 22.

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Lil Mama Makes Surprise Guest Appearance on Bow Wow's Brooklyn Tour Stop

Can we please put both of us in the same frame so they know this is not AI? ... Twin, you know I stay ready, right? ... Can you do me a favor? Take this shit over with this one.

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Deep Purple Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour With Kansas

Deep Purple announces a summer 2026 North American tour with Kansas and select dates featuring Jefferson Starship.

Muse Announce 2026 North American Tour with Bloc Party and Portugal. the Man

Muse will embark on a North American tour in 2026 to support their upcoming album, The WOW! Signal.

Muse announce summer tour with Bloc Party, Portugal. The Man & The Temper Trap

Muse's tenth album, THE WOW! SIGNAL, will be released in June, accompanied by a summer tour starting July 2 and ending August 31.

Muse Announce 2026 North American Tour with Bloc Party and Portugal. the Man

Muse will embark on a North American tour in 2026 to support their upcoming album, The WOW! Signal.

Muse announce summer tour with Bloc Party, Portugal. The Man & The Temper Trap

Muse's tenth album, THE WOW! SIGNAL, will be released in June, accompanied by a summer tour starting July 2 and ending August 31.

Tour News: Jack White, Hayley Williams, My Morning Jacket, King Woman, Boko Yout, Yoko Kanno, more

King Woman will celebrate the 5th anniversary of her album 'Celestial Blues' with a summer tour, including a show in NYC.

Jack Harlow Announces 2026 "Monica Tour"

Jack Harlow's 2026 'Monica Tour' features 17 North American dates supporting his new album, starting August 4th in Brooklyn.

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Djo Announces Summer US Headlining Tour Dates

Djo has announced a handful of headlining US tour dates for this summer. The new shows take place in between Djo's previously announced dates opening for Tame Impala, which commence on July 6th in Miami. His headlining tour will kick off on July 14th in Pittsburgh, followed by a return to New York's Forest Hills Stadium on July 17th.

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Tour News: Pixies, Coheed & Cambria, Hatebreed, New Pornographers, Wavves, Altin Gun, Jungle, Shilpa Ray, more

Multiple bands announced new tours and shows across North America, including Pixies, Altin Gün, Shilpa Ray, and others.

LGBT

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What's the best concert you've ever attended & why? - Queerty

Queer concert experiences with beloved pop icons create powerful, lasting memories and people are invited to share their favorite concert stories.

Rise Against Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Alkaline Trio

Rise Against and Alkaline Trio announce a Fall 2026 US tour starting September 22nd in Dallas and ending October 23rd in Irvine, California.

Ratboys add new shows to 2026 tour

Ratboys extended their tour supporting their album Singin' to an Empty Chair through summer 2026, with dates across North America, Europe, and UK festival appearances.

Tour news: Kesha / Chromeo, Bryan Adams / Pat Benatar, TLC / Salt-N-Pepa / En Vogue, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Ice-T, more

Kesha, Wu-Tang Clan, and other artists are announcing new tours and concert dates for 2026 and beyond.

The 64 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2026

Spring 2026 music releases include new albums from American Football, WU LYF, Lykke Li, and more, promising a diverse range of sounds.

Ed O'Brien Says Radiohead Will Play 20 Shows on a Different Continent Every Year Starting in 2027

Radiohead plans to tour one continent per year starting in 2027, performing exactly 20 shows annually to maintain quality and prevent burnout.

of Montreal Announce 2026 North American Tour

Indie veterans of Montreal have announced an expansive 2026 North America tour set for June through August. Cormae and Sloppy Jane will serve as openers on select dates for the Kevin Barnes-led band. Spanning 36 dates, the summer run kicks off on June 19th in Athens, Georgia, with subsequent stops in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC.

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Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour

Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. announce a 2026 co-headlining tour featuring full album performances of their classic releases from 2006 and 1993 respectively.

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Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour

Empire of the Sun announces 'Ask That God: Afterlife' tour for late summer and fall 2026 across North America with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation as support acts.

GENA Announce Tour of North America and United Kingdom

GENA, the collaboration between Liv.e and Karriem Riggins, announces a 16-date North American and UK tour launching April 3rd to support their debut album The Pleasure Is Yours.

Die Spitz Announce 2026 North American Tour

Austin-based quartet Die Spitz announces 2026 North American tour with dates in August and November, following spring dates and festival appearances.

4 weeks ago

Tour news: Allie X, Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra), Metallica @ Sphere, Arlo Parks, more

Multiple artists have announced tour changes including cancellations, postponements, and new dates due to health concerns, visa issues, and personal circumstances.

Mumford & Sons Announce 2026 North American Tour

Mumford & Sons will tour North America in 2026 supporting their new album Prizefighter, playing arenas, stadiums, and festivals with multiple opening acts and presales.

It's a nice surprise to be treated like kings!' Why are mid-level British indie bands massive in China?

British indie bands are finding enthusiastic Chinese fanbases and financially viable, all-inclusive touring opportunities as domestic returns decline.

One of London's best music festivals has just revealed its full lineup for 2026

Blood Orange headlines RALLY 2026 at Southwark Park on August 29, joined by Optimo, Daniel Avery, james K, Smerz and a broad electronic and dance lineup.

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American Football Line Up Sprawling Tour

American Football will tour North America and Europe May–August, visiting major cities, featuring select support acts, and donating proceeds from tickets to refugee charities.

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The Best Music Festivals in Portland and Across Oregon

Festival season peaks in summer, but lineup and ticket releases begin in fall; statewide festival season runs about nine months, starting with indoor January events.

Dweller Festival Announces Lineup

Dweller returns in February 2026 across multiple New York venues, featuring primarily local Black electronic artists and a separate closing event on February 27.

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Black Country, New Road to Tour North America

Black Country, New Road are set to tour the United States and Canada in June and July. It's the now-sextet's second run of North American shows since releasing Forever Howlong, their first album since the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, last year. Chicago's Horsegirl will open at all dates. Check out Black Country, New Road's full 2026 itinerary below. Revisit the interview Black Country, New Road Head Into the Unknown.

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10 Big Tours Going on Sale Today (January 23rd)

Major artists and bands announced North American tours with tickets on sale beginning Friday, January 23.

Hanumankind Finally Kicking Off Debut North American Tour

Hanumankind will begin his first North American tour February 18, 2026, performing in major cities while supporting his debut mixtape Monsoon Season.

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Gelli Haha Announces North American Headlining Tour

Gelli Haha launches a North American tour March 25 in Los Angeles to support her 2025 debut album Switcheroo, including U.S., Canadian, and European dates.

Tour news: Father John Misty, Together Pangea, Hamilton Leithauser, Inkcarceration 2026, Clash tribute, more

Multiple artists announced spring and summer tour dates, anniversary-album performances, residencies, festival appearances, and benefit tribute shows across North American cities.

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