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  • South Korean group TXT announces ‘Act: Promise EP 2’ 2025 world tour: See dates

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    South Korean boy band (TXT, or Tomorrow X Together, has officially announced their 2025 world tour, titled ‘Act: Promise EP 2’, marking a significant milestone with their first-ever concerts in Europe.

    Tour Schedule:

    Incheon, South Korea:
    – March 7, 2025 – INSPIRE Arena
    – March 8, 2025 – INSPIRE Arena
    – March 9, 2025 – INSPIRE Arena

    Europe:
    – March 20, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain
    – March 25, 2025 – London, United Kingdom
    – March 27, 2025 – Berlin, Germany
    – March 30, 2025 – Paris, France
    – April 1, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The European leg of the tour is particularly noteworthy, as it represents TXT’s inaugural performances on the continent, expanding their global reach and connecting with their international fanbase, known as MOA (Moments of Alwaysness). Prior to the tour, TXT will conclude their 2024 activities with a performance at the 39th Golden Disc Awards on January 5, 2025, before embarking on a long-term break. This hiatus is intended for the members to spend quality time with their families and rest in preparation for the upcoming tour.

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    TXT, comprising members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, debuted in 2019 under BigHit Music. They have rapidly ascended in the K-pop industry, known for their dynamic performances and relatable music that resonates with youth worldwide. Their previous world tour, ‘Act: Sweet Mirage’, received widespread acclaim, and the upcoming ‘Act: Promise EP 2’ is anticipated to further solidify their status as global artists.

    Fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience TXT’s live performances, which are renowned for their high energy, intricate choreography, and engaging stage presence. As the tour dates approach, further details regarding ticket sales and additional venues are expected to be released, promising an exciting year ahead for MOAs around the world.

  • Drake announces 2025 Australian tour ‘Anita Max Wynn’: No venues announced yet

    It will be the global superstar’s first tour in Australia since eight years ago in 2017.

    Recently, Drake—one of the world’s largest artists of all time—visited famous streamer xQc to confirm his upcoming Australian tour in early 2025. The tour has been scheduled to stretch through at least thirty days—beginning on February 9 until early March.

    Particularly, Drake said, “February 9—for anybody that’s watching from Australia—I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years. Coming back to Australia on tour. Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast… February 9 until like… March something.”

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  • Cordae announces 2025 headlining tour ‘The Crossroads’: See dates

    Two days ago, American rapper Cordae announced his 2025 North American tour. Don’t forget to listen to Cordae’s brand-new album, now available through Atlantic Records.

  • ScHoolboy Q announces ‘Blue Lips Got New Songs’ tour: See dates

    The Los Angeles-bred GRAMMY-nominated artist announced his latest headlining tour, spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

    Today, ScHoolboy Q announced his next tour — after his remarkable high-energy performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles, California. The talented rapper and songwriter begins the nine-city 2025 tour dates at the top of the year in January. Check out the list of dates below.

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    FYI: The Las Vegas date has a typo. It should read “NV instead of “CA” on the posted promotional asset. The artist addresses the mistake on his verified Instagram account with more than four million followers.

  • The Goo Goo Dolls announce 2025 Summer tour with Dashboard Confessional: See dates

    The Goo Goo Dolls have announced they are hitting the road next year with Dashboard Confessional. The American Alternative Rock band have also confirmed they are working on their fifteenth studio album. Assuring the duo’s fans that there will be new music next year, the legendary Buffalo-bred group—formerly Sex Maggots—took to their social media pages to say they would play the songs “they know and love”. The show tickets become available for purchase this week. Stay tuned for more updates concerning the ‘Summer Anthem’ tour in North America on their respective pages.

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  • Wale announces “Gifted Week” in Washington, DC

    At the beginning of the month, Wale announced “Gifted Week”, a week-long community event series celebrating DMV culture from November 10-17. The week comes at the end of his thirty-two-city ‘Every Blue Moon Tour’, in the lead up to his sold out show at the MGM in Maryland on Nov 15, 2024. Last November, Wale played a tenth anniversary show for his album ‘The Gifted’ at the world renowned Kennedy Center in the city, where he received a proclamation from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser designating November 10 as “Wale Day” in DC. For this upcoming Wale Day, alongside his hometown show, Wale “wanted to do something special for home, to unite the next generation of artists and athletes.”

    The week will include a Sneaker Design Workshop in partnership with Nike, a Youth Football Clinic in partnership with the Washington Commanders, a poetry jam and open mic night, a panel on the intersection of music and sports, and other events throughout the DC metro area. The week also coincides with DC’s Gogo Appreciation Week, an acknowledgement of the area’s hometown genre and effort to keep its musical community alive. “Gifted Week” is sponsoured by EQT, Nike, the Washington Commanders, DC OCTFME, DC Commission on Arts & Humanities, Monumental Sports, and more.

    Tickets: All events during “Gifted Week” are free and open to the public on a first come, first serve basis.

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    Schedule

    Nov 10 – Wale Day / Commanders Game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, @ Northwest Stadium
    Nov 11 – Sneaker Design Workshop with Nike
    Nov 12 – Youth Football Clinic with Washington Commanders
    Nov 13 – DC Poetry Jam + Open Mic @ Culture DC
    Nov 14 – Intersection of Music and Sports Panel @ The Gathering Spot DC
    Nov 15 – Wale Live @ The Theater at MGM, Fort Washington, MD
    Nov 16 – MGM Afterparty @ Felt Lounge, Fort Washington, MD
    Nov 17 – Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons @ Capital One Arena

  • Stevie Wonder announces ‘Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’ tour

    As a special thank you, Stevie Wonder will be offering a designated amount of complimentary tickets to those in our communities who are already working tirelessly to fix our nation’s broken heart.

     

    Today, Stevie Wonder announced his upcoming tour in hopes of utilising his celebrity to mend the country “at the height of a critical election season”. The legendary 25x GRAMMY Award-winning singer with hits spanning decades will perform in ten cities during October to address “a pivotal juncture in American politics and culture, in a call for joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.”

    Tickets will be available for purchase tomorrow at noon local time — Eastern Standard Time. Please find the dates below for the ‘Sing Your Song! As We TFix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’.

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    ‘Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’ Dates

    Tuesday, October 8 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
    Thursday, October 10 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
    Saturday, October 12 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
    Tuesday, October 15 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena 
    Thursday, October 17 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
    Saturday, October 19 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
    Tuesday, October 22 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
    Thursday, October 24 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
    Sunday, October 27 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
    Wednesday, October 30 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena

  • Usher joins Coke Studio 2024 lineup

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    Coke Studio 2024 unveiled exciting additions to this year’s lineup, welcoming global music superstars, Usher and Tyla. Marking another milestone for Coke Studio, Coca-Cola’s premier global music platform, Usher and Tyla are joining this season alongside several incredible artists including Karol G, NewJeans and Peggy Gou, delivering exclusive musical experiences to fans around the world. 

    As part of the Coke Studio programming, fans can look forward to an array of immersive experiences from Usher and Tyla, including exclusive original tracks and thrilling live performances to be announced in the coming weeks. In October, Usher will perform live in Atlanta as part of his upcoming tour, whilst Tyla will take the stage in Johannesburg, South Africa where lucky fans will get to be some of the first in the world to experience the new tracks performed live for the very first time. 

    “Being part of this year’s Coke Studio lineup is both an honour and an opportunity to engage with my fans through the power of music. Partnering with Coca-Cola to bring these experiences to life is exciting, and I can’t wait for fans to join us in the magic we’re crafting together”, said Usher.

    “I’m excited to perform in my hometown of Johannesburg as part of the Coke Studio platform. It’s a privilege to bring these vibrant moments to life and share the joy and energy with music lovers across the world”, said Tyla.

    Usher and Tyla are the latest artists to curate new music for Coke Studio 2024 following the successful song drops of Karol G’s ‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’, Peggy Gou’s ‘Find The Way’, and NewJeans’ ‘How Sweet’ videos. Karol G’s Coke Studio session has been celebrated for its remarkable achievements, as it reached the #1 global top music video on YouTube with over 225 million views. The song has been on top of the global charts for more than ten weeks, whilst reaching the # 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome two of our favourite artists, Usher and Tyla, to our incredible 2024 lineup. This year Coke Studio offers unparalleled access to exclusive content and experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. We’ve partnered with both Usher and Tyla to create something special for their fans, and we’re sure that they will love what we have in store for the rest of 2024”, said Josh Burke, global head of music and culture marketing at The Coca-Cola Company.

  • Kendrick Lamar to perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in 2025

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    Today, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9, 2025, airing on FOX.

    “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for Hip-Hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.” – Shawn “JAY Z” Carter

    “The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage. Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry leading Spatial Audio quality along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists and so much more across Apple Music.” – Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats.

    “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of Hip-Hop.” – Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL. “We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show.”

    Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Emmy award-winning artist and co-founder of creative imprint pgLang, Kendrick Lamar, has achieved massive critical and cultural success since his debut album ‘Good Kid, MAAD City’ released in 2012. Since its release, Lamar has accumulated seventeen GRAMMY wins, and became the first non-classical, non-Jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album ‘DAMN’. Lamar’s latest album ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’, was released in May 2022. In April of this year, ‘Like That’ by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in June, Lamar’s record-breaking, ‘Not Like Us’ spent two weeks at #1.

    Creative Direction for Lamar’s performance will be provided by pgLang.

    The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Roc Nation will also serve as the strategic entertainment advisor of the live performance.

    Apple Music’s multi-year partnership with the NFL and Roc Nation brings together the Super Bowl Halftime Show — the most-watched musical performance of the year — with Apple Music, which celebrates musicians, songwriters, producers, and fans, and offers the world’s best music listening experience with a catalogue of over one-hundred million songs and immersive sound powered by Spatial Audio. Apple revolutionised the music experience with iPod and iTunes and continues the award-winning tradition with Apple Music.

    Earlier this year, The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Starring Usher became the most-watched halftime performance of all time and garnered three 2024 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live). In 2023, The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna scored five Emmy nominations, taking home two, including Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special, a first in Super Bowl Halftime history. In 2022, Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and Kendrick Lamar garnered five Creative Arts Emmy nominations. The critically-acclaimed performance won three Emmys, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live), a first-ever for the show.

  • Phantogram announce new album ‘Memory of a Day’, release new single ‘Come Alive’

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    From a twenty-seven-date national tour with Kings of Leon, Phantogram announces the release of their fifth forthcoming album ‘Memory of a Day’. The New York City-formed band spawned from childhood friends Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter (both multi-instrumentalists and vocalists) plans to release its next project on October 18 through Neon Gold Records — the celebrated indie label behind Charlie XCX, HAIM, Tove Lo, and more. Today, they shared a new single called ‘Come Alive’. But before we get into the record, get the explanation or story behind ‘Come Alive’:

    “The song started as a gritty chopped-up drum beat Josh made, that John Hill took and messed around with an old analogue synth to make the sci-fi sound you now hear, and Sarah added in the bouncy bass line. Together we then messed with running some synths through guitar pedals, arranging a cool-sounding melody and hook, and we knew we had something special.

    Lyrically, the song started from an idea of looking at life like a calendar. Our good friend Dan Wilson sat down with us and brainstormed different interpretations of a life calendar and the fleeting nature of life. For us, ‘Come Alive’ is about embracing existence and recognizing how fragile life is. It’s about rolling with the punches, facing your fears, learning to cope with failures and success, pain and joy, addiction and connection. There are new days and new ways of turning into stone, and there are new ways to come alive.”

    Phantogram live:

    # with Kings of Leon
    * headline
    8.23 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena #
    8.25 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre #
    8.26 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl #
    8.28 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center #
    8.31 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena #
    9.2 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place #
    9.3 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome #
    9.5 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre #
    9.6 – Fargo, ND @ Up District Festival Field * (with Spoon) here
    9.8 – Sioux Falls, SD @ The District * here
    9.10 – West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom * here
    9.11 – Saint Louis, MO @ The Pageant * here
    9.13 – Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater #
    9.14 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center #
    9.16 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway #
    9.18 – Queens, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium #
    9.20 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem #
    9.22 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem #
    9.23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center For the Performing Arts #
    9.25 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena #
    9.26 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena #
    9.28 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island #
    9.30 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues * here
    10.1 – Toronto, ONT @ Budweiser Stage #
    10.2 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell #
    10.4 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground – The Ballroom * here
    10.5 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater #
    10.7 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway #
    More dates to be announced