Tour news: Gomez's Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball, The Cactus Blossoms, Etran De L'Air, Jess Cornelius, more
Various artists announce North American tours and shows, including Gomez, Etran de L'Aïr, Tems, Mdou Moctar, The Cactus Blossoms, BIG|BRAVE, Jess Cornelius, Sound and Fury Kickoff, Bushwick Collective Block Party, and Your Old Droog. [ more ]
California State Fair's concerts feature big names for dirt cheap
The California State Fair offers a more affordable alternative to major music festivals in California, featuring well-known artists and diverse acts. [ more ]
Forest Swords Announces North American Tour Dates, Shares New Songs
Forest Swords announced North American concerts in June, including performances in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Calgary. [ more ]
FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See the Mission UK, CONVERSATION, and Steel Panther!
Readers can win free tickets to upcoming concerts and events by participating in contests organized by the Mercury as a token of appreciation. [ more ]
Blood on All Our Hands: Gunnhild yehaug on Adania Shibli's Minor Detail
PJ Harvey's performance in Oslo included a powerful moment where she sang the words 'I got blood on my hands' while holding her hands out to the audience.
The author reflects on the contrast between the safe, rich environment of the concert and the violent realities of the world, particularly the ongoing genocide in Gaza. [ more ]
Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts
Pink is teaming up with PEN America and Florida bookseller Books & Books to give away 2,000 challenged books at her concerts in Miami and Sunrise, Florida.
The books being given away include Beloved by Toni Morrison, Amanda Gorman's The Hill We Climb, Girls Who Code by Reshma Saujani, and Todd Parr's The Family Book.
Florida has surpassed Texas in the number of books banned in public school classrooms and libraries, with 1,406 book ban cases recorded in the state. [ more ]
The Filipino superfans travelling thousands of miles to see Taylor Swift
Filipino fans are willing to go to great lengths to see Taylor Swift in concert, including traveling long distances and spending a significant amount of money.
Taylor Swift has a dedicated fanbase in the Philippines who feel a deep connection to her music and view her as a source of inspiration and support. [ more ]
This Day In Dodgers History: Harlem Globetrotters Play At Dodger Stadium
The Harlem Globetrotters played a basketball game at Dodger Stadium in 1964, making it the only basketball game ever played at the stadium.
In addition to the Harlem Globetrotters, other notable events held at Dodger Stadium include concerts, the NHL Winter Classic, and Gabriel Iglesias' comedy shows. [ more ]
Hear in Portland: Free Blossom Show at Rontoms, Jay Si Proof Album Release, and West Coast Hip Hop Pioneer Too $hort at Roseland
Portland-based soul singer Blossom headlines the Rontoms Sunday Sessions this Sunday, giving fans a chance to hear new music.
Jay Si Proof is having an album release show for their forthcoming album Care About It, with Mr. Vale's Mathclass and Wren the Band as support. [ more ]
Something About the Women Book Premiere Celebration - San Francisco Bay Times
Photographer Irene Young's new book, Something About the Women, was celebrated with standing room only concerts featuring artists from the 'Women's Music' genre.
The book features Young's photographs of artists from the lesbian-feminist music genre and has already sold out its first printing. [ more ]
Daywatch: Thousands gather to mourn fallen Chicago firefighter
Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, known for completing the annual fitness challenge in costume, was remembered by family and fellow firefighters as warm, adventurous, and a prankster.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration cleared all asylum-seekers from a crowded police station as winter approaches.
Evanston City Council voted to permit Northwestern University to rebuild Ryan Field and allow six concerts a year there. [ more ]
Taylor Swift fans used record amounts of data during the Eras Tour in North America
AT&T's network moved a staggering amount of data, 28.9 terabytes, during Taylor Swift's tour stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The amount of data moved during Taylor Swift's concerts has set records at various stadiums, including Gillette Stadium and US Bank Stadium.
Other events, like the Super Bowl and rodeos, have also generated large amounts of data, surpassing the data usage of Taylor Swift's concerts. [ more ]