Category: Pop

  • Duran Duran Announces North American Tour, MSG stop

    Duran Duran makes their long-awaited return to the stage by announcing their North American headlining tour, with a stop at Madison Square Garden. The group will be joined by special guests Nile Rodgers & Chic. 

    Starting August 19th, the legendary group will travel from Minnesota to California, in a 14-date tour. Fans will be able to celebrate Duran Duran’s almost 50 year career, as well as their latest album, Future Past. 

    This critically acclaimed album brought together Duran Duran’s timeless sound with the current generation’s brightest talents like Tove Lo, Ivorian Doll and Chai. Recorded in London and L.A in the midst of lockdown, the project also features long-time collaborator Mark Ronson.

    In addition to the tour, fans can also look forward to a performance of ‘Tonight United’ live on The Late Late Show With James Corden on 3/20, along with their possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Duran Duran were recently announced as nominees to be inducted and are currently in first place on the leaderboard. Fans can vote for their favorite nominee here.

    Tickets go on sale 3/25 at 12 PM.

    08/19 – Treasure Island Amphitheater – Welch, MN**

    08/20 – United Center – Chicago, IL**

    08/22 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON**

    08/23 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Washington, DC**

    08/25 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY**

    08/26 – WonderBus Music & Arts Festival – Columbus, OH

    08/30 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX**

    09/01 – Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    09/03 – Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    09/04 – Chase Center – San Francisco, CA**

    09/07 – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ**

    09/09 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA 

    09/10 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA 

    09/11 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA

    **Joined by Special Guests, Nile Rodgers & CHIC

  • Conan Gray Sells Out Radio City Music Hall on World Tour

    On March 16th, 2022, Conan Gray performed a sold out show in New York at the Radio City Music Hall. Bülow, born in Germany but now a globe trotter, is accompanying Conan Gray on his North American dates. Megan Bülow opened with “Don’t Break His Heart,” hidden by red light with an LED sign spelling out “Bülow” directly behind her.

    After her opening song, the lighting changed, and she become visible. The most memorable part of her performance was during her cover of “Lost,” where the audience held up their phone lights, swaying to the beat of the song, which was undoubtedly a surreal moment for both the audience and Bülow.

    30 minutes after Bülow finished her performance with her angsty hit song, “You & Jennifer,” fans eagerly prepared for Conan Gray’s stage entrance. His band members began to play, but he was nowhere in sight until suddenly he appeared at the top of a wall singing “Wish You Were Sober.” After, he came down to the stage, crouching down near fans to touch their hands and interact with the crowd. The crowd sang loudly to every song. Throughout, he made references to “Heather,” teasing the audience. His performance felt intimate despite being in the iconic Radio City Music Hall, and Conan made as much of an effort as possible to stay connected to the audience, not only through his songs but his actions through the performance. He returned for an encore with “Heather,” closing out his incredible performance.

    Bülow Setlist: Don’t Break His Heart, Revolver, Lost (Frank Ocean cover), Playing Me Back, Mona’s Daddy, Booty Call, Get Stüpid, Mercedes, You & Jennifer

    Jake Scott Setlist: Wish You Were Sober, Telepath, Comfort Crowd, Fight or Flight, Astronomy, the Cut that Always Bleeds, Checkmate, Overdrive, Affluenza, The Story, Lookalike, Little League, Jigsaw, People Watching, Maniac

    Encore: Heather

  • Listen to Karine Hannah Cover KISS’s “I Was Made For Loving You”

    New York City based singer Karine Hannah releases cover of the classic KISS song “I Was Made For Loving You.”

    Karine Hannah

    Hannah’s cover of the song turns what was once a rock anthem into a slow, acoustic love ballad. She keeps the same melody throughout but strips the song of its guitar riffs and heavy drums, letting the lyrics do the heavy lifting.

    “The sensual nature within the lyrics “I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me” steers away from KISS’s theatrical sex energy and instead reveals a more profound passion within these familiar lyrics,” Hannah said. “The gentle instrumentals allow the listener to feel a genuine connection rather than a longing for a one-night stand.”

    Even though, Hannah transforms the song its well known melody remains as catchy and memorable as ever. Her crooning voice offers a new interpretation of Paul Stanley’s original performance. Best evidenced, by Hannah’s appealing way of stretching out the vowels in words such as “me” and “you”.

    By paring back the song’s rock trappings Hannah aims for sentimentality. It’s a target she nearly hits if it weren’t for the difficulty in separating the song from the transgressive energy so closely associated with KISS’s original version (and their whole careers).

  • See Plus Shines On New Single “The Sun”

    See Plus, an indie-pop band from Rutherford, NJ, shines through on their new release, “The Sun.” For some people, despite the warm days, sunny skies, and perfect beach days, summer can be a depressing time filled with heartache and desolation.

    See Plus

    See Plus highlights this feeling with immaculate precision. Containing sunny vibrant chords, intimate lyrics on heartbreak, and charming percussion, the four-piece band shows that they can create indie bangers on the level of their contemporaries. “The Sun” is a must-have for any indie beach playlist this summer.

    The band is no stranger to the New York scene. Before the pandemic, the band played in city venues like Arlene’s Grocery, The Bitter End, and The Knitting Factory. With live music returning, they will be playing two shows in New Jersey. The first of these shows will be Debonair Music Hall on March 13th and the second of which will be at Ramapo College of New Jersey on March 22nd.

    With over 150,000 streams on Spotify, 2500 followers on Instagram, and a growing discography, See Plus is an indie quartet to keep an eye on. “The Sun” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. For more information on the band, visit the band’s website.

  • Big Boi, Cold War Kids to Perform at Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health in Central Park

    Sound Mind Live have announced their fourth annual Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health. The event will take place outside on May 21st at 4 PM in New York City’s Central Park. Performances include Cold War Kids, Big Boi, American Authors, KAMAUU, Wrabel, and Allison Russell. The event will be hosted by Bronx-raised comedian Gina Brillon.

    Sound Mind Music Festival Cold War Kids
    Cold War Kids

    As brought into the public eye, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on a lot of people’s wellbeing and mental health. This year, the Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health will focus on the mental impact that this virus has imprinted on us. Artists will have the opportunity to share their own pandemic experiences and information will be readily available including mental health resources, suicide prevention resources, and self-care practices.

    Leading up to the event, Sound Mind Live will also host an open panel about mental health at Prime Produce Social Impact Cooperative on West 54th Street. Wrabel, ELSZ, and Pronoun will also perform stripped-down performances of their sets. The event will go deep into mental health struggles in the LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, and the music industry. The event is free and will begin at 5:30 PM. Those who are interested must register on the Sound Mind Live website beforehand.

    Two items will also be raffled off, a microphone signed by Big Boi and a drumhead signed by Cold War Kids. By signing a petition for improved crisis services, you will be granted three entries. Moreover, every dollar donated to Sound Mind Live grants you ten entries.

    For the first time, those unable to catch the event live can watch a live stream on TikTok. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, March 11th at 10 AM ET. General admission tickets will cost $40 and VIP tickets will cost $149.50. For more information, go to www.soundmindlive.org.

    Sound Mind Music Festival
  • Lady Gaga Presents The Chromatica Ball 2022 Summer Tour With A Stop at Met Life Stadium

    Academy Award, Golden Globe and 12-time Grammy-winner, Lady Gaga, is finally ready to provide fans with The Chromatica Ball tour of a lifetime this upcoming Summer. The tour will consist of stops at 14 cities worldwide including Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, of the Grammy winning album Chromatica, as well as fan favorites.

    Lady Gaga's The Chromatica Ball

    For this upcoming tour, Lady Gaga added 8 new shows in addition to her rescheduled shows in Paris (7/24), London (7/29), Toronto (8/06), East Rutherford (8/11), Chicago (8/15) and Boston (8/19). For these specific dates, tickets are on sale now and fortunately for fans who have already bought tickets, will still be set to use them for this Summer’s The Chromatica Ball. However, tickets for the newly added shows go on sale starting Friday, March 11 in Arnhem as well as London and on Monday, March 14 in all additional markets at Ticket Master.

    Although Lady Gaga cannot wait to perform for her fans once again, some of her proceeds, specifically $1.00 from each ticket sold shall be donated to the Born This Way Foundation, an organization started on behalf of the singer and her mother to aide in the fight for the wellness of the youth.

    For fans who would like a more access to amenities and add on to concert experience, VIP packages are available on Vip Nation. These packages may include premium tickets, VIP parking and exclusive access to a pre-show lounge, special entry and more.

    On Citi Entertainment, Citi card members will have access to presale tickets from Tuesday, March 8 at 10 AM until Friday, March 11 at 5 PM through the Citi Entertainment program. More information about The Chromatica Ball are on Live Nation’s and Lady Gaga’s website.

    Lady Gaga – The Chomatica Ball Tour Dates

    7/17                             Düsseldorf. DE                                   Merkur Spiel- Arena

    7/21                             Stockholm. SW                                   Friends Arena

    7/24                             Paris, FR                                             Stade de France

    7/26                             Arnhem, NL                                        GelreDome

    7/29                             London, UK                                         Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    7/30                             London, UK                                         Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    8/06                             Toronto, ON                                        Rogers Centre

    8/08                             Washington, DC                                 Nationals Park

    8/11                             East Rutherford, NJ                            MetLife Stadium

    8/15                             Chicago, IL                                         Wrigley Field 

    8/19                             Boston, MA                                         Fenway Park 

    8/23                             Dallas, TX                                           Globe Life Field

    8/26                             Atlanta, GA                                         Truist Park

    9/8                               San Francisco, CA                             Oracle Park

    9/10                             Los Angeles, CA                                 Dodger Stadium

  • Charli XCX dazzles on Saturday Night Live

    Charli XCX made her long awaited return to Saturday Night Live, alongside host Oscar Isaac of the upcoming MCU series Moon Knight.

    Originally, Charli XCX was slated to be the musical guest for the Christmas episode of SNL in December 2021, but due to the omicron wave of COVID-19, the show was filmed with a limited cast and host Paul Rudd, and she was rescheduled for the March 5th episode.

    Tonight marked Charli’s second time playing SNL, having first performed on the show in 2014 when her sophomore album Sucker was released. Now in 2022, she’s promoting her forthcoming album, Crash, due out March 18.

    Charli XCX has been performing and writing music for other artists in her decade long career, including “I Love It” by Icona Pop and “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea, in addition to her hit “Boom Clap.” Toeing the line between mainstream pop and being an indie darling, Charli has built up a core fanbase and dabbles in the burgeoning subgenre of hyperpop. On the upcoming Crash, Charli collaborates with Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek and Rina Sawayama.

    Before arriving on the Studio 8H stage, Charli showed up as a singing meatball in a disturbing pre-taped sketch, which doubled as veteran cast member Kenan Thompson’s 1500th sketch, an all time best for SNL.

    Her first song, “Beg For You,” featured Charli dressed in a white gown and lengthy bedazzled nails amid a bright stage with flowing scrims, the song sampling the 2007 song “Cry for You” by September.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKUEmT3J-k

    Her second song of the night, “Baby,” was just released on Friday, March 4, and featured Charli in a black dress with two dancers flanking her and a full band backing her up.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeO_f-Gbzzo

    SNL returns March 12 with host and The Batman star Zoë Kravitz and musical guest Rosalia.

  • Gooseberry Releases Melancholic Yet Electrifying Single: “Sleep”

    Gooseberry show a ton of promise. The four-piece band met through the Brooklyn music scene and consists of Asa Daniels on guitar and vocals, Evin Rossington on drums, Sam Rappaport on keys and vocals, and Will Hammond on bass.

    The band has played in classic venues across the city like The Bowery Electric and The Knitting Factory. They have also written and released several singles since they were formed in 2019. The synthesis of these factors have allowed Gooseberry to develop a definitive sound and a deep sense of confidence in their delivery.

    Gooseberry

    This confidence reigns through on their newest indie release, “Sleep,” which highlights their potential. Much like “Come A Little Closer” from Cage The Elephant, the track has a soulful body over which a whimsical battle between melancholic vocals and electrifyingly chaotic breakdowns occurs. The sum of these genre-bending characteristics all equates to an indie culmination of sonic mastery.

    The band blends and switches between sounds with such grace, you would think the four had been playing together for years. However, quite the opposite reigns true. Although the band has only been together for two and half years, they play like they have a decade under their belt. With that being said, “Sleep” is sure to become an underground indie classic and a staple piece in the band’s discography.

    In association with the single’s release, the band has announced the release date for their debut EP, Broken Dance, which is set to release May 6th. So long as the contents on the EP are a fraction of what the band displayed on “Sleep,” it is sure to be a banger.

    For more information on Gooseberry, check out www.gooseberryband.com.

  • Trombone Shorty Summer Tour Makes Stops in NYC and Lewiston, Shared first singles off “Lifted”

    After five years, New Orleans musical icon Trombone Shorty has announced a new album Lifted, set to release on April 29th. Alongside this announcement, Trombone Shorty has announced that he will be on tour this summer in support of the album as well. The artist will play the SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park and in Lewiston as a part of Artpark’s Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series.

    Trombone Shorty

    Trombone Shorty speaks on the album: 

    [My mother] passed recently, but she continued to inspire me right up until she transitioned, and that’s why I put a picture of her holding me up at a second line on the cover of this album. She lifted me up my whole life.

    In this album, Trombone Shorty hopes to mimic the electrifying feel of a live performance.

    I think Lifted is the closest we’ve ever gotten to bottling up the live show and putting it on a record. This time around I told everybody to really cut loose, to perform like they were onstage at a festival.

    Trombone Shorty

    Trombone Shorty’s lead single below exemplifies intoxicating vocals, beautiful instrumentation, and an unfathomable amount of personality.

    For tour and album pre-order information visit tromboneshorty.com

    Trombone Shorty 2022 Tour dates: 

    February 19, 2022 – Shorty Gras in New Orleans, LA

    February 24, 2022 – Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    February 25, 2022 – Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    February 26, 2022 – Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series in St. Augustine, FL

    February 27, 2022 – Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, FL

    April 23, 2022 – Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, MS

    April 30, 2022 – Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA

    May 8, 2022 – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, LA

    May 20, 2022 – Academy 2 in Birmingham, UK

    May 21, 2022 – SWG3 Studio Warehouse in Glasgow, UK

    May 23, 2022 – Roundhouse in London, UK

    May 24, 2022 – O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, UK

    May 26, 2022 – Mojo Club in Hamburg, Germany

    May 27, 2022 – 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, The Netherlands

    May 28, 2022 – Salle Pleyel in Paris, France

    May 30, 2022 – Huxley’s in Berlin, Germany

    May 31, 2022 – Muffathalle in Munich, Germany

    June 1, 2022 – Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium

    June 3, 2022 – Barcelona Guitar Festival in Barcelona, Spain

    June 4, 2022 – Kapital in Madrid, Spain

    June 10, 2022 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH

    June 11, 2022 – Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA

    June 13, 2022 – SummerStage in Central Park in New York, NY

    June 14, 2022 – Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series in Lewiston, NY

    June 15, 2022 – Massey Hall in Toronto, ON

    June 17, 2022 – Bold Point Park in East Providence, RI

    June 18, 2022 – Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA

    June 19, 2022 – Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA

    June 21, 2022 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC

    June 22, 2022 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA

    June 24, 2022 – Venue TBA in Grand Rapids, MI

    June 25, 2022 – The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, MI

    June 26, 2022 – Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL

    June 28, 2022 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO

    June 29, 2022 – Venue TBA in Salt Lake City, UT

    July 1, 2022 – KettleHouse Amphitheatre in Bonner, MT

    July 2, 2022 – Venue TBA in Seattle, WA

    July 3, 2022 – Edgefield in Troutdale, OR

    August 10, 2022 – Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA

    August 11, 2022 – Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA

    August 12, 2022 – Oxbow River Stage Concert Series in Napa, CA

    August 13, 2022 – Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA

    August 14, 2022 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA

  • Long Island’s Card Reader team up with Interstate Music for new music video “Reminder”

    Long Island Pop Punk band Card Reader have released a new music video called Reminder. The music video consists of Card Reader experiencing the city in their most enjoyable way and contains some footage from their first show performed at the Caribou Room back on Sept 23rd, 2021.

    The band is carrying into the new year with some momentum from last year. Card Reader participated in the championship of the Interstate Music Awards in 2021. From there on, Interstate Music made card reader an official brand ambassador.

    Pop Punk Band Card Reader

    Tom Petito, Card Reader’s guitarist/vocalist weighed in on the Interstate Music artist experience:

    This video is a reflection of Interstate Music’s commitment to helping artists like us. We played our concert right before the shoot. The next day their film crew took us all over MKE. We really enjoyed ourselves in the process. The folks at IM introduced us to an incredible music scene. They fully embraced our band and made us feel at home. Thanks to Interstate Music we are a band with more tools, more confidence and unlimited optimism moving forward. We can proudly say we have two home bases now! Long Island AND Milwaukee.

    Interstate Music directed and produced the video in Milwaukee, WI. Along with their new music video, the Pop Punk Band are going a weekend Northeastern Tour next month, and here are the dates:

    3/4 – Ram’s American Pub – Holbrook NY

    3/5 – The Mosh Pit – Philadelphia PA

    3/6 – The Church – Lebanon PA

    To catch more of Card Reader, you can find their music on DSP’s such as Apple Music , Spotify, Amazon music, and more.

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