#2025-tour

#2025-tour

Inflatable hammers. Matching red lab coats that strip down into boxer's outfits. A rainbow parachute, like the one you remember from gym class. A bubble machine. Confetti, sprinkled into plastic cups and thrown on the crowd. Three mini trampolines. These are only a few of the props and toys featured in the live show of dance-pop oddball Gelli Haha. The artist, born Angel Abaya, makes an outrageous commitment to spectacle and playfulness. It works unbelievably well.

Commitment is a new-ish Philly hardcore band fronted by Tati Salazar, who previously led the much more melodic indie pop project Le Siren (fka The Childlike Empress), and whose drummer is Soul Glo vocalist Pierce Jordan. With a lineup rounded out by guitarist Jake Smith and bassist Zach Bailey, Commitment released their first demo earlier this year and now they signed to Get Better Records and put out the new single "Hellraiser."

Pulp capped off their big year by stopping by NPR's DC offices for an enthralling Tiny Desk Concert. Watch it below. According to the performance's description, the group psyched themselves up beforehand by singing, "This will be the very best Tiny Desk," in unison. Then, they launched into a career-spanning, four-song set featuring Jarvis Cocker getting off some stilted dance moves to accompany his deadpan vocals.

The bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer recruited Greg Kurstin for the pair of new songs, which arrive off a string of collaborative tracks over the last several years. "I Wish I Didn't Waste Your Time" is a kaleidoscopic slice of R&B, with harmony-laden vocals from Thundercat and lyrics about self-doubt and regret. The song technically serves as Thundercat's first solo single in over five years.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have raised the bar. After leaving Spotify earlier this summer over the streaming platform CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI drone technology, the Australian psych rockers have added all of their music to Bandcamp, using a name-your-price model for fans looking to access their digital catalog. "Can we put pressure on these Dr. Evil tech bros to do better? Join us on another platform," the band posted to Instagram back in July.

Earlier this month, John Fogerty revisited his rich, rich past with the release of Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring 20 re-recorded CCR classics - including "Fortunate Son," "Bad Moon Rising," and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" - the album is very much about the iconic singer further cementing his place in music history. But the 80-year-old also isn't done forging his creative future, and as such, he'll be bringing Legacy on the road this fall.

Cursive have announced a new run of US shows in the Northeast and Midwest to wrap up the year. They're promising to play "choice cuts" from their most recent album, last year's Devourer, along with "each and every classic song you could hope to hear," and add, "expect to hear plenty from both The Ugly Organ and Domestica too." AJJ will open the shows in stripped down, duo formation (Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty), and you can see all dates below.

Minus The Bear are back after a seven-year hiatus to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic sophomore album Menos El Oso, with a new expanded reissue out and plans to perform the album in full on tour this fall. Before that though, they warmed up with a last-minute, very intimate hometown show at Seattle's 170-capacity Sunset Tavern on Saturday (8/23).

The expanded edition is out on October 10th via Legacy Recordings, and pre-orders are now available. Available in either 2xLP or 2xCD packaging, the reissue features the original John Cale-produced album newly remastered directly from the original 1/4-inch master tapes. It also includes Smith's 1975 RCA demo tape alongside four previously unreleased songs: "Distant Fingers," "The Hunter Gets Captured by The Game," and "Snowball." Stream the latter track below.

Dijon will embark on a 2025 North American headlining tour in support of his newly-released sophomore album, starting on October 25th in San Diego.

Earlier this week, Cindy Lee announced their first shows since cancelling their 2024 tour, a fall North American run with stops in Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, and NYC.

Doechii has announced the "Live from the Swamp" tour, a 12-date North American run scheduled for fall 2025, kicking off in Chicago on October 14th.

During a recent concert, Paul Simon humorously stated, "I don't take requests but I'll do some of it for $20," before playing a snippet of "Kodachrome."

The new song 'Killing Fields' opens with a mysterious intro that sounds like a guitar being manipulated to mimic violin strings, leading into a surging hard rocker.

“Babylon,” roared McKellen, who was dressed in a snazzy white and green suit. “Where bricks of mortared diamonds tower/ Sailors lust and swagger, lazing in moon's beam/ Whose laser gaze penetrates this sparkling theatre.”

Geese will embark on their 'Getting Killed Tour' beginning October 10th, hitting major cities across North America and concluding in Brooklyn on November 21st.

Reneé Rapp is set to launch her 2025 North American tour on September 23rd, featuring support from Ravyn Lenae and Syd, promoting her upcoming album 'BITE ME'.

Royel Otis have announced their sophomore album, hickey, showcasing their atmospheric, guitar-forward sound and exploring themes of love's intensity through music.

Nicks recently revealed that she's hard at work on her first new album in 14 years, beginning it after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles this year. 'I have seven songs, and they are autobiographical, real stories where I'm not pulling any punches for probably the first time in my life,' she shared. 'They are real stories of memories of mine, of fantastic men.'

Tickets for The Psychedelic Furs' fall North American tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Alex G is set to embark on a North American tour in 2025, featuring notable venues and supporting act Nilüfer Yanya, with a social impact initiative included.

Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem Tour" in 2025 promises an incredible concert experience across North America, starting in Gulf Shores and featuring top country artists.

"I keep trying to slow down a bit but you keep calling me back. Please don't ever stop. I still love it just as much as I always have," Strait said.

The opening night of Gene Simmons' tour was cut short due to rain, but the following concert in Kentucky was a complete success with a full setlist.

Axl Rose and company performed a 22-song set that spanned the band's history, marking the return of Guns N' Roses to the stage after a long hiatus.

HAIM will embark on their 'I Quit Tour' starting September 4, 2025, promoting their new album and featuring numerous North American and UK cities.

Above & Beyond are set to embark on a North American tour in support of their upcoming album, 'Bigger Than All Of Us,' marking their first headlining tour since 2018.