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Today, The Lumineers thrilled fans with the announcement of their highly anticipated European and UK tour, slated for April and May 2025. This tour marks the first leg of their global journey, celebrating the release of their fifth studio album, which will be available next year via Dualtone. Promising to be their largest European and UK tour to date, the band will deliver unforgettable performances in major cities and iconic venues. For full tour dates, fans can visit The Lumineers’ official website, with tickets going on sale on October 4th.

New single, sold-out shows, and a highly anticipated album signal a powerful new era for the band.

Linkin Park has unleashed their latest single, "Heavy Is The Crown," which has been announced as the official anthem for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship. The track is already creating waves, quickly climbing to the #1 trending spot on YouTube, and marking the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games. Known for their fusion of high-energy rock and powerful lyrics, Linkin Park’s latest anthem is a natural fit for the world of competitive gaming.

Platinum-selling recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny released a 20-track third studio album on Friday (Sept 20), The 3rd. He launched his album promo with an appearance on the Today Show last week performing the album’s first radio single 'Not Today'.

GRAMMY-nominee, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award winner, Kelsea Ballerini continues running her fingers through the small details of her own life to deliver songs and videos that are palpably rich in a sense of both how life evolves and the way opposing ideas can define the same moments in time. Having sold out her PATTERNS release-celebrating Madison Square Garden debut on Oct. 29 in mere minutes, the East Tennessee songwriter/artist/creative offers ‘Two Things’, a yearning song that explores the ways opposing emotions can create their own gravitational pull.

Los Angeles-based artist Rett Madison has shared a heartfelt new cover of Fleetwood Mac's iconic 1987 hit, “Everywhere,” out now via Warner Records/War Buddha Records. Madison, a celebrated vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, delivers a poignant rendition of the classic song, showcasing her emotive vocal style. The release also comes with a new music video, offering a visual counterpart to the cover.

Global pop sensation Katy Perry has released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, 143, via Capitol Records. The album is a bold return to her dance-pop roots, packed with empowering, provocative anthems that carry the symbolic theme of love. Drawing inspiration from the numerical expression “143” (meaning "I love you"), Perry delivers a fearless and vibrant collection of tracks that showcases her signature style with a fresh, celebratory edge.

British country-pop sensation Twinnie returns with her brand new single ‘Hypothetically’. Stepping away from the sad-girl era, the Nashville-based artist delivers a flirtatious offering with tongue-in-cheek lyrics about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking the plunge to tell your crush how you really feel. 

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is set to release his highly anticipated second solo album, Roadrunner, on October 4th through Blue Rocket Records. Alongside the album announcement, Meighan has dropped his latest single, White Lies, a track that dives into the complexities of truth. This new project marks his return to full force after a whirlwind year of touring.

Metallica has officially extended its record-breaking M72 World Tour into a third year, announcing 21 new North American shows set for April, May, and June 2025. The tour, which has already captivated millions since its launch in 2023, will continue the signature No Repeat Weekends—with each night featuring entirely different setlists and support from heavy-hitting bands like Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies, and Ice Nine Kills.

As he moves towards the October 25th release of his new album ‘BENJAMIN’, Jake Isaac’s recent singles have been about the important things in life: family, love, identity, heritage and support. With those songs landing significant acclaim, including Radio 2 playlists for ‘GOOD MAN’ and ‘BLACK OR WHITE’ as well as a cover feature from Echoes, Jake now unveils the new single ‘FOOLS FOR LOVE’. Listen below.

Chesney Hawkes, the '90s pop sensation who shot to fame with his iconic hit "The One and Only," is back with his first new music in over a decade. The national treasure has reemerged with a fresh, bold single, "Get A Hold Of Yourself," marking a significant new chapter in his career. Premiered on BBC Radio 2, the track brings Hawkes’ unmistakable voice to a vibrant, pop-rock anthem, blending nostalgic elements with a contemporary twist.

Entertaining millions with his show-stopping guitar skills, MARCIN today releases his long-awaited debut album DRAGON IN HARMONY, available now on Sony Music Masterworks. Named “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” by Guitar World, Marcin brings his signature percussive style and solo-arranging brilliance to the debut full-length, which boasts collaborations with Portugal. The Man, Polyphia’s Tim Henson, Delaney Bailey, and Ichiko Nito.

GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum band Deftones, hailing from Sacramento, have announced their 2025 North American Tour, marking their first headlining tour since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will span the country with stops at iconic arenas coast to coast. It kicks off on February 25 at the Moda Center in Portland, OR, with major stops including the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, on March 6, and Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on April 3. The final show will take place at TD Garden in Boston, MA, on April 8. Special guests The Mars Volta and Fleshwater will join the tour. You can watch the official trailer.

Janalynn Castelino’s dramatic-pop Spanish single ‘Drama' is scheduled to release this Friday, September 20th. The 25-year old versatile singer will be heard singing aloud “No Hagamos Drama” as she aims at cutting out issues that arise from a personal sense of ego and it’s dramatisation in relationships. 

The International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) has once again held its annual awards show in Atlanta, and a Chattanooga, TN area resident has taken home the gold. Gary R. Farmer, a music producer with 38 years of experience, has been creating music for clients worldwide from his studio in Flintstone, GA, helping many of them achieve number one chart positions. His name is now the subject of daily conversation in countries such as New Zealand and Australia. Farmer has performed across 48 states and four countries, most recently touring New Zealand for 25 days with Joy Adams, a resident of the country.

Fresh off receiving MTV’s prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs, Katy Perry has dropped her latest single, “I’m His, He’s Mine” featuring Doechii. The infectious track, where both artists confidently express their love and loyalty, is a standout from Perry’s upcoming album, 143, set to release on September 20 via Capitol Records. Watch video below.

Fresh off a furious festival season and their biggest sold-out show ever, electronic music trailblazers Chase & Status have announced their headlining North American Tour — and tickets go on sale today at 10am local time. Starting October 31, the duo is planning takeovers of Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Denver, and Chicago, with support from Skepsis, Sirene, Peekaboo, MPH, and others to be announced. Tickets available here.

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Jelly Roll has reached new heights on his first ever all-arena run of newly launched “Beautifully Broken Tour”, where he has sold over 550,000 tickets on his largest headlining tour to date. The tour kicked off with multiple sold out shows in Salt Lake City, Nampa, San Jose, and Sacramento, as well as a headlining date at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Special guests Machine Gun Kelly, Wiz Khalifa and Jessie Murph all made surprise appearances at his LA performance. Watch a behind the scenes video from Billboard News here.

In a surprise move no one saw coming, Soul Coughing has reunited for the first time in 25 years. The alternative rock band, famous for their eclectic fusion of genres, kicked off their return with a performance of their hit song "Super Bon Bon" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, marking their first television appearance in decades.

Today, Bastille’s Dan Smith unveils “&” Part Two – a two track release featuring new singles, Blue Sky & The Painter and Leonard & Marianne, taken from the forthcoming album “&” (Ampersand) out October 25^th.