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On September 12, 2025, the San Francisco Symphony launched its 2025‑26 season in resplendent fashion with a gala at Davies Symphony Hall that was both a celebration of music and a culmination of months of labor tensions. Led by guest conductor Jaap van Zweden with piano superstar Yuja Wang as soloist, the gala marked the

System of a Down has excited fans by announcing a highly anticipated six-concert tour across North America, set to begin on August 27, 2025. The band, known for its high-energy performances and innovative blend of metal, rock, and alternative sounds, will start the tour with two shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,

The summer of 2025 has marked a defining moment for the global live music industry, with analysts reporting a strong resurgence in attendance, revenue, and international reach. After several years of post-pandemic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, the live music sector has staged an emphatic comeback, fueled by an enthusiastic fan base and a more

On August 4, Empire Records announced an ambitious proposal to transform the rooftop of its new headquarters at the One Montgomery building into a public concert venue, aiming to reinvigorate downtown San Francisco’s cultural and economic life. The plan, if approved, would introduce live music performances, artist showcases, and curated events to the heart of

The launch of Dead & Company’s residency at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 1, 2025 marks a defining moment in the recovery of live music as a cultural and economic powerhouse. Twenty-five thousand Deadheads each night in a sold-out Polo Field underscored a public hunger for immersive, large-scale musical events. Cities across the

Legendary British rock band The Who is embarking on what they say will be their final North American tour, titled The Song Is Over Farewell Tour, beginning on August 16, 2025, and concluding on September 28 in Las Vegas. The 17-date trek, including stops in Newark at Prudential Center, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, Long Island’s

Bridgeport’s Soundside Music Festival, once viewed as a cornerstone of Connecticut’s live music scene, has been officially canceled just weeks before its scheduled 2025 return. The event—formerly known as Sound on Sound—was slated for late September in Seaside Park but was abruptly called off by organizers citing “circumstances beyond our control.” The vague explanation comes

The co-headlining “Tits Out Tour,” featuring Kesha and Scissor Sisters, officially began its North American leg on July 1, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. The July 26 stop at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, marks one of the standout early shows, blending nostalgia with bold new energy. This tour supports Kesha’s

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

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