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The highly anticipated Roots Picnic is set to return in 2025, promising an unparalleled musical and cultural experience. GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop icons The Roots, in partnership with Live Nation Urban, have officially announced the two-day festival's return to its longtime home at The Mann in Fairmount Park. Fans can mark their calendars for Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 2025, when this iconic event will bring together legendary artists and rising stars.

Ilka de Gast, PsyD, a California based singer-songwriter hailing originally from the Netherlands, announces the release of her debut album, the eleven-track, “Ocean Of Light: Music To Soothe The Soul.” 

During the doom and gloom of the chill winter seasons we're all pining for the simple joys of a night in the town with our friends. Nothing beats the wind in your hair the scents of delicious carnival confections and the dazzling lights of the ferris wheel. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Klown themed artist Klowniac has created a song that transforms our surroundings and takes us back to when the times were great and vibes were greater. 

Having just celebrated World Radio Day, there’s no better time to reflect on one of the most legendary broadcasts in history—Orson Welles’ iconic 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The War of The Worlds. This groundbreaking moment in radio blurred the lines between fiction and reality, captivating and shocking audiences who believed they were experiencing an actual Martian invasion.

GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian music sensation ALOK and global pop icon Kylie Minogue have officially released the music video for their dazzling new single, Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love. The track, a euphoric dance-pop anthem, arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day, blending ALOK’s signature electrifying beats with Kylie’s unmistakable vocals.

Having spent the last half decade building up a name as a jazz and soul singer of rare distinction, Ada Morghe today announces that her fourth album ‘Pure Good Vibes’ will be released on June 13th. She launches the album alongside its first single and title track, which features the British reggae icon Maxi Priest. Listen below.

The Backstreet Boys, one of the most iconic and best-selling bands of all time, have announced the release of Millennium 2.0 via Sony Legacy on July 11th, marking the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping, five-time GRAMMY-nominated album Millennium.

Last night, multiple GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer FINNEAS launched the U.S. leg of his highly anticipated For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour with an electrifying sold-out performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist Halsey is set to embark on an electrifying new journey with the announcement of her Halsey: For My Last Trick Tour in 2025. Produced by Live Nation, the highly anticipated 32-city tour will kick off on May 10 at Toyota Pavilion at Concord in Concord, CA, before making stops across the U.S. and Canada, including major cities like Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto, and more. The tour will conclude on July 6 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA.

Acclaimed Pianist Wayo Hogan’s Debut Solo Album Brings Listeners into the Heart of Montana’s Wild Beauty

Grammy-Winning Trumpeter David Longoria Earns Grammy Award for Work on Brillo Brillo

Fresh off their electric Super Bowl halftime performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially announced their highly anticipated Grand National Tour—an epic summer run across 13 stadiums in Europe and the United Kingdom. Presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top Dawg Entertainment, the tour will bring the dynamic duo’s genre-defying music to fans in some of the biggest stadiums on the continent.

Legendary alternative-rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed a series of highly anticipated UK headline shows this August as part of their Aghori tour, bringing their iconic sound to four exceptional venues. The tour will also feature special performances from British rock legends Skunk Anansie and post-punk indie group White Lies.

British folk-rock giants Mumford & Sons are making a long-awaited return to the live stage, announcing an exclusive run of nine intimate club shows across Europe, the U.K., Australia, and North America. This marks the band's first headline tour in the U.K. and Europe since 2018, building anticipation for their new album Rushmere, set for release on March 28 via Glassnote Records.

Grammy-nominated rapper Tyga is hitting the road for his first headline tour in over ten years. The highly anticipated Red Light Tour, produced by Live Nation, will take the artist across 15 cities in North America, delivering electrifying performances of his biggest hits and fresh tracks from his upcoming album, NSFW.

Renowned singer-songwriter Van Morrison has announced a series of rare UK live performances scheduled for March 2025. The tour will commence with four specially selected shows:

Belee Kaur, the talented Atlanta-based singer-songwriter known for her infectious dance music, is excited to announce the release of her very first country song, “Cowboy Girl”. This new musical venture marks a significant milestone in Belee’s career as she seeks to expand her artistic horizons and connect with a broader audience.

Jacob Collier has made history, becoming the first British artist ever to win a GRAMMY® Award for each of his first five studio albums. The multi-talented musician achieved this unprecedented milestone last night, earning the award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for his stunning rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” from his latest album, Djesse Vol. 4 (Hajanga/Interscope/Decca).

Today, diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd unveiled his highly anticipated album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, via XO/Republic Records. Serving as the concluding chapter in his critically acclaimed trilogy—following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022)—the album marks a new milestone in his career.

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter James Bay is back with a vibrant new anthem for 2025, "Sunshine In The Room," featuring none other than five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Jon Batiste. The highly anticipated collaboration is available now, marking Bay's first time working with the celebrated musician, composer, and Academy® Award winner.

2025 is starting out as a phenomenal year for Dennis DiChiaro launched by Colt Records