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AJR officially kicked off their highly anticipated “Somewhere in the Sky” Tour on July 18 at the Nugget Event Center, treating fans to a visually spectacular and sonically immersive concert experience. The indie-pop trio of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met opened the 18-city North American tour with a sold-out show that blended musical innovation with theatrical storytelling. Opening with their hit single “Way Less Sad,” the performance evolved into a dynamic setlist packed with fan favorites and creatively reimagined tracks. Highlights included theatrical versions of “Karma” and “Betty,” and a marching-band-style finale of “Weak,” which left the crowd energized…
Grammy-nominated soul and R&B powerhouse Ledisi concluded her Love You Too Tour with an emotionally charged finale at Łazienki Park in Warsaw on Saturday night. The sold-out event marked the close of a 34-date journey that began in Baltimore on May 28 and spanned major cities across the U.S. and Europe, promoting her latest album, The Crown. The tour, which spotlighted her signature blend of contemporary soul, jazz, and gospel influences, drew rave reviews for its vibrant setlists and musical storytelling. Special guests Marsha Ambrosius, Rahsaan Patterson, and Kindred the Family Soul joined Ledisi on select stops, adding to the concert series’…
R&B powerhouse Ledisi brought down the curtain on her critically acclaimed Love You Too tour on July 19, 2025, with a stirring final performance at the Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. Spanning 34 electrifying shows across North America and Europe, the tour celebrated her twelfth studio album, The Crown, and left a lasting impression on audiences far and wide . Launching on May 28 in Baltimore, Maryland, Ledisi’s “Love You Too” journey featured powerhouse opening acts such as Marsha Ambrosius—known for her work with Floetry—and guest appearances by Rahsaan Patterson and Kindred the Family Soul on…
The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville has opened the new exhibit “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails,” offering fans an intimate exploration of the Louisiana-born country star’s rise—from her humble rural beginnings to award-winning prominence. Running from July 18, 2025, through June 2026, the exhibit is included with museum admission. The display showcases personal artifacts that trace Wilson’s journey: her first guitar and childhood saddle reflect her early musical passion and down-to-earth roots in Baskin, Louisiana. Visitors will also find her teenage journal entries—like her heartfelt declaration, “My dream is to become a country singer/songwriter. I know I can…
July 18’s wave of album releases from veteran acts like Styx and Bush alongside emerging artists like Jessie Murph and Alex G marks what feels like a mini cultural reset—a musical back-to-school moment. This mid-July convergence isn’t random; it’s a calculated strategy that resonates as a seasonal turning point in the industry. Mid-July lands between peak summer energy and the gradual shift toward autumn rhythms. As people return from vacations, update road trip playlists, and gear up for back-to-school transitions, their musical appetites begin to shift. Labels know this. Releasing albums now captures both summer’s exuberance—ideal for upbeat tracks—and the early stages of…
July 18, 2025, brought a notable swell in album releases, delivering a cross-genre array of new music from both legendary names and rising voices. This cluster of releases reflects a deliberate mid-summer strategy by artists and record labels to maximize visibility, streaming potential, and fan engagement during one of the year’s most music-driven seasons. Headlining the week’s drops is Circling From Above by Styx, the band’s 18th studio album and a powerful reminder of their longevity. While staying true to their progressive rock roots, the new album incorporates modern production and lyrical themes that explore digital transformation and human ambition.…
British soul-pop artist Olivia Dean began her much-anticipated Across The Atlantic Tour last night at the iconic Brooklyn Paramount, marking a significant leap in her burgeoning career. With tickets starting from an accessible $58, Dean’s arrival on the U.S. stage underscores her growing appeal across the Atlantic. At just 26 years old, Dean has steadily gained notoriety for her emotive vocals and introspective, autobiographical songwriting. First garnering acclaim with her debut album Messy in 2023—which produced fan favorites like “Dive” and “The Hardest Part”—she has since become known for her intimate blend of neo-soul and pop. The U.S. leg of…
Lady Gaga has officially launched her long-awaited Mayhem Ball residency at the Park Theater in Paradise, Nevada, delivering a darkly opulent, theatrically rich performance that critics and fans are lauding as a career milestone. The nearly two-and-a-half-hour show unfolds across five dramatic acts, incorporating cinematic storytelling. It weaves a visual journey from innocence to controlled chaos—complete with gothic gowns, sleek choreography, and orchestral flourishes. As Rolling Stone described, this opening night was nothing short of “a spectacular and theatrical performance” that “thrilled fans and dominated social media.” The production begins with a short film introduction, The Mayhem Manifesto, featuring Gaga’s…
When the Steve Miller Band announced on July 16 that they were cancelling their entire 2025 U.S. tour due to extreme weather concerns, the immediate reaction from many fans was confusion, even skepticism. But as the dust settles, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this decision—unprecedented in scale for a legacy rock act—is a bellwether for the live music industry’s vulnerability to climate change. More importantly, it’s a wake-up call for artists, promoters, and fans to rethink what tour resilience truly means in a warming world. The 31-date tour, set to run from August to November, was nixed not because of…
The Steve Miller Band’s sudden cancellation of its entire 2025 U.S. tour on July 16 has sent ripples through the live entertainment industry—not just because of the loss of 31 performances, but because of the reason behind it. The legendary rock group cited “extreme and unpredictable weather” as the central factor in calling off the tour, marking one of the most high-profile acknowledgments yet of climate change’s growing impact on concert logistics. The canceled tour, which was scheduled to span from August to November, was set to include performances across a wide range of U.S. regions, from New York to…