Willie Thrasher, Leela Gilday, Edmund Bull, and The Bearhead Sisters Added to National Music Centre’s Speak Up! Exhibition

May 30, 2024

The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce the opening of its updated Speak Up! exhibition on June 19 with a new round of Indigenous trailblazers. A few days later, on June 21, NMC will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with free admission to Studio Bell, featuring a special live event with Indigenous song, music, and dance.

The evolving Speak Up! exhibition, which is supported by TD Bank Group, will now feature Willie Thrasher, the celebrated Inuvialuit musician who has advocated for Inuit and First Nations issues throughout his career; Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Leela Gilday from the Dene Nation; traditional pow wow singer Edmund Bull of the world champion Cree group, Red Bull Singers; and Juno Award-winning traditional trio The Bearhead Sisters from the Paul First Nation in Alberta.

On June 21 at 1:00 pm, the live event will be hosted by David McLeod, curator of the National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition, and feature performances by Willie Thrasher and his partner Linda Saddleback; Cree Métis songwriter, poet, and filmmaker Sandra Sutter; and Wyatt C. Louis, a nêhiyaw singer-songwriter who melds folk and soulful blues to tell tales of love, loss and the journey home.

“I’ve been going from reserve to reserve, city after city, performing for all these years and it’s fun to hear that I’ve been included in this new exhibition,” said Willie Thrasher. “Me and Linda are honoured to come out to Calgary and perform; we’re excited to meet our native brothers and sisters, light a spirit fire for our ancestors, and share what our elders and people have shown us for so many years. We’re really honoured by all of it.”

Since 2019, the Speak Up! exhibition has showcased an annual selection of Indigenous groundbreakers from across Canada who have left their mark on culture through music. Featuring storytelling, audio, and artifacts, visitors to Speak Up! can learn how Indigenous artists are using their voices to foster dialogue and understanding to radically shift the Canadian paradigm of who First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people are.

“This year’s featured Speak Up! artists have not only made significant contributions to music but have also played crucial roles in promoting Indigenous culture and heritage. They include some of the biggest names on North America’s powwow trail and contemporary songwriters who beautifully capture stories of their life, their people, and a deep connection to the land they call home,” said David McLeod (member of the Pine Creek First Nation), Curator of Speak Up! and NMC Board Member and Chair of NMC’s National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee.

The Speak Up! exhibition is supported by TD who, in 2022, increased its support of NMC’s Indigenous programming through the OHSOTO’KINO initiative, so named after a Blackfoot phrase that means “to recognize a voice of.” OHSOTO’KINO is led by NMC’s Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee, who act as a guiding voice for exhibitions and programs at Studio Bell. The initiative focuses on multiple elements: creation of new music in NMC’s recording studios, artist development through a music incubator program, exhibitions via the annually updated Speak Up! gallery, and digital content on NMC’s Amplify platform at amplify.nmc.ca.

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and admission will be free for everyone. Learn more at studiobell.ca/whats-on. The current iteration of the Speak Up! exhibition will open on June 19 and run until June of 2025.

Live Nation’s All-In Pricing Policy Delivers Increased Ticketing Transparency For Fans And More Sales For Artists In Its First Six Months

May 29, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment’s all-in pricing policy, which shows a ticket buyer the total price and fees associated with their transaction, has yielded an 8% increase in completed sales in the first six months the program rolled out across all Live Nation venues and festivals in the U.S. The industry-leading initiative has proven beneficial for both fans and artists, delivering greater transparency for fans while increasing sales for artists and fewer abandoned carts at checkout.

The encouraging data comes at a critical time as policymakers in the House prepare to vote on the TICKET Act, which aims to ensure transparent pricing for consumers among other ticket reforms. Live Nation’s move to all-in pricing has seen broad success, with nearly 9,000 shows displaying all-in pricing as the program begins to scale. This benefits fans in the 33 states plus Washington, D.C., where Live Nation operates venues.

“Showing the total cost to walk in the door upfront is better for fans and artists. We’re proud to have led the industry in adapting this commonsense policy, and we encourage Congress to enact a nationwide law so every ticket buyer benefits from this transparency, no matter where they are buying their tickets,” said Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation Entertainment.

In addition to advocating for a nationwide all-in pricing mandate, Live Nation has actively supported the passage of all-in pricing laws in state legislatures across the country including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, New York and Tennessee. However, many resale platforms are still not compliant with these state-led transparency standards. The company advises consumers to be on the lookout for illegal drip pricing on other ticketing platforms and to report such cases to their state Attorney General’s office. Live Nation also supports other ticketing reforms that benefit consumers including banning speculative ticketing, allowing artists to cap resale markups, enhancing legislation against buying tickets with bots, and more.

Grupo Frontera Announces “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada” Us Tour

May 29, 2024

After just releasing their newest album “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada” last week, Grupo Frontera surprised fans by announcing their highly anticipated tour, of the same name, today. Kicking off on August 2 in the Entertainment Capital of the World at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada” tour, produced by Live Nation, will reach audiences in major cities throughout the United States including stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, and New York before wrapping up in their hometown of Edinburg, TX.

With the momentum of their new album, Grupo Frontera is ready to share the sounds of “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada” with their fans. On this album, the musica Mexicana trailblazers deep dive into heartbreak and amor, pulling heartstrings with their raw honesty and showcasing their signature charm and style. The album mixes a variety of genres like norteño and cumbia, meanwhile also dabbles in new experimental sounds for the group and includes incredible features with Morat, Maluma, Nicki Nicole and Christian Nodal.

After kicking off their careers in 2022 with the success of their viral TikTok cover of Morat’s “No Se Va,” the Texas-based band Grupo Frontera are thrilled to unveil their focus track “Los Dos” with Morat themselves, a collaboration that underscores the significance of the Colombian pop band’s role in propelling them to overnight stardom.

The group has been releasing bonafide hits since skyrocketing to fame, landing them at the forefront of multiple charts including Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs, Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart, Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, Spotify Global Top 200 and more. Since the release of their debut album “El Comienzo,” which accumulated 2.8 billion streams in less than a year, the powerhouse group has amassed dozens of career milestones, including being the first Mexican artists to be featured on the cover of THE FADER Magazine, making additional talk show appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Good Morning America and recently surprising audiences as guest performers on Bad Bunny’s tour to perform their chart-topping hit “un x100to” in Houston, Texas. Their staggering list of nominations for renowned recognitions include the Billboard Latin Music Awards, the Latin American Music Awards, Premios Juventud and more. With “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada,” Grupo Frontera further exemplifies that success hinges on authenticity, proving that craftings songs true to their lives and creative prowess is the key to making an enduring mark in the music industry.

Now, Grupo Frontera is poised to bring their innovative sound and chart topping hits to cities across the United States with the “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada” tour. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of musica Mexicana, featuring songs from their latest album alongside fan favorites.

Grupo Frontera, a six-member música Mexicana group hailing from the South Texas valley, has taken the music world by storm with their infectious energy and authentic sound. Comprising long-time friends Adelaido Solís, Julian Peña Jr., Alberto Acosta, Carlos Zamora, Carlos Guerrero, and Juan Javier Cantu, Grupo Frontera officially launched their career together in February 2022. Their rapid rise to stardom was propelled by a viral TikTok cover of “No Se Va,” showcasing their chemistry, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence. Renowned for their norteño and cumbia sounds, Grupo Frontera has become sought-after collaborators within the música Mexicana scene, working with artists such as Peso Pluma, Shakira, Christian Nodal, and Bad Bunny, with whom they performed their record-breaking hit “un x100to” at Coachella. Their debut album “El Comienzo” soared to number 34 on the Billboard 200 and earned them critical acclaim, leading to multiple award nominations and wins, including Latin American Music Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards. Most recently, Grupo Frontera received an official day named after them in Edinburg, Texas, in recognition of their cultural impact. With exciting projects on the horizon and signed to BorderKid Records, distributed by Sony Music Latin, Grupo Frontera continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their innovative music and electrifying performances.

TOUR DATES:
Fri Aug 02 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
Sat Aug 03 Phoenix, AZ Footprint Center
Sun Aug 04 El Paso, TX Don Haskins Center
Fri Aug 09 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Sat Aug 10 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Thu Aug 15 Laredo, TX Sames Auto Arena
Fri Aug 16 Austin, TX Moody Center
Sat Aug 17 San Antonio, TX Frost Bank Center
Sun Aug 18 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
Wed Aug 21 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Thu Aug 22 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
Sat Aug 24 Orlando, FL Kia Center
Sun Aug 25 Sunrise, FL Amerant Bank Arena
Tue Aug 27 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
Thu Aug 29 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Sat Aug 31 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
Wed Sep 04 Montreal, QC Place Bell
Sat Sep 07 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Sun Sep 08 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
Wed Sep 11 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
Fri Sep 13 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
Sun Sep 15 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
Fri Sep 20 Los Angeles, CA Intuit Dome
Sun Sep 22 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
Thu Sep 26 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Fri Sep 27 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
Wed Oct 02 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
Sat Oct 05 Edinburg, TX Bert Ogden Arena

Bassem Youssef Announces ‘The Middle Beast Tour’ Across North America

May 29, 2024

Today, comedian, television host, and surgeon Bassem Youssef announced his 2024 ‘The Middle Beast Tour’ across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-date run kicks off on Friday, September 13 in Chicago at The Chicago Theatre, with stops in Minneapolis, Tampa, San Francisco, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up on Friday, October 11 in Toronto at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre.

In Bassem Youssef’s one of a kind solo comedy performance, the audience is taken on a personal journey from Bassem’s career as a heart surgeon in Egypt to finding himself in the middle of the Arab Spring and becoming the host of the largest political satire show in the history of the Arab World.

Bassem Youssef was the host of popular TV show Al Bernameg – the first political satire show in the Middle East. Originally a 5-minute show on YouTube, Al Bernameg became the first online-to-TV conversion in the Middle East and the most-watched show across the region with 30 million viewers every week, and over a million subscribers to its YouTube channel. In recognition of his success, Youssef was named among the Time Magazine most influential list for 2013 – under the “Pioneers” category, was awarded the International Press Freedom Award by the CPJ, and was chosen by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the global thinkers during the same year. Youssef currently performs his one-man show, THE MIDDLE BEAST around the globe and the first title in Bassem’s children’s book series, The Magical Reality of Nadia published on February 2nd, 2021 by Scholastic and is currently being developed as an animated series. Bassem can be seen in MO (Netflix), RAMY (Hulu), LIONESS (Paramount+) and UPLOAD (Amazon). In October, 2023 Bassem’s interview with Piers Morgan saw worldwide acclaim and was shared and reposted on the internet all over the world – it is now the most viewed interview in the history of Piers Morgan Uncensored.

BASSEM YOUSSEF: THE MIDDLE BEAST TOUR 2024 DATES:
Fri Sep 13 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
Sat Sep 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
Sun Sep 15 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
Fri Sep 20 – Tampa, FL – Tampa Theatre
Sat Sep 21 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Fri Sep 27 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
Fri Oct 04 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Sat Oct 05 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre
Thu Oct 10 – Ottawa, ON – Algonquin Commons Theatre
Fri Oct 11 – Toronto, ON – Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

Badflower Announce The ‘No Place Like Home 2024 Tour’

May 29, 2024

Today, Badflower announced the No Place Like Home Tour – 2024 across the U.S. Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the 29-date run kicks off on Tuesday, September 3 in Dallas, TX at the House of Blues, with stops in Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Boston, New York, Denver, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, October 22 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Special guests Missio will join on all dates and Slothrust will join on select shows.

Badflower isn’t afraid of making anybody uncomfortable. The Los Angeles-bred and Nashville-based quartet— Josh Katz (lead singer, guitarist), Joey Morrow (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Espiritu (bass), and Anthony Sonetti (drums)— siphon stress, sleeplessness, sex, sadness, mania, pain, and truth into revelatory alternative anthems. They continue to commit body, blood, mind, and soul to their art. After forming in LA in 2014, they dropped two EPs before sending shockwaves throughout the rock world with their 2019 full-length debut, Ok, I’m Sick, via Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. LoudWire listed it among the “50 Best Rock Albums of 2019,” while singles “The Jester,” “Heroin,” and “Ghost” all vaulted to No. 1 at rock radio. The latter also picked up a Platinum certification from the RIAA and was awarded “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Awards. Along the way, the group garnered further acclaim from Billboard, Nylon, Alternative Press, and performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The band is a rare breed of act who can ignite a crowd at Kaboo Del Mar or Sonic Temple, in addition to sharing bills with the likes of Incubus, Cage the Elephant, Ghost, Nothing More, Shinedown, Soundgarden, and many more. Thus far, they’ve also gathered over 200M streams and counting across platforms. Musically, Katz’s quivering confessions seep into climactic distortion and, like any good rush, you need more— consider it delivered with their latest album, This Is How The World Ends. Catch Badflower on tour this fall with Slothrust and Missio supporting on select US dates.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME TOUR – 2024 DATES:
Tue Sep 03 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues ^
Wed Sep 04 – Houston, TX – House of Blues ^
Fri Sep 06 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City ^
Sat Sep 07 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues ^
Sun Sep 08 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution ^
Tue Sep 10 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle ^
Wed Sep 11 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel ^
Fri Sep 13 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre ^
Sat Sep 14 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring ^
Sun Sep 15 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston ^
Mon Sep 16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza ^
Wed Sep 18 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue ^
Fri Sep 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus *
Sat Sep 21 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee *
Tue Sep 24 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit ^
Fri Sep 27 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre *
Sat Sep 28 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note ^
Sun Sep 29 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant ^
Tue Oct 01 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium ^
Thu Oct 03 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center ^
Sat Oct 05 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre ^
Sun Oct 06 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater ^
Mon Oct 07 – Seattle, WA – Neptune ^
Thu Oct 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex ^
Fri Oct 11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues ^
Wed Oct 16 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater ^
Fri Oct 18 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater ^
Sat Oct 19 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall ^
Tue Oct 22 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium ^
^ Slothrust and Missio
* Missio only

Colter Wall Announces ‘Colter Wall And Friends’ 2024 Tour

May 29, 2024

Today, Colter Wall announced his Colter Wall and Friends tour across the U.S. Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the 9-date run kicks off on Saturday, September 28 in Bonner, MT at KettleHouse Amphitheater, with stops in Nampa, ID, Cheyenne, WY, Waukee, IA and more before wrapping up with a festival performance at FoxFire Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, October 12 in Ashland, KY.

Following the release of his acclaimed Little Songs album and a sold-out promotional tour, Colter Wall found himself back home, calving and branding. Playing to tens of thousands at country music festival strongholds such as Montana’s Under the Big Sky, Texas’s Two Step Inn, and Dusty Boots in Colorado, Colter Wall and his band, The Scary Prairie Boys, have become a major headline act. He’s partnered with organizations like the National Western Stock Show, selling concert tickets with rodeo tickets, to help make those coveted tickets more accessible to working folks.

Colter Wall and Friends will bring him from Montana to Nashville, performing in venues ranging from amphitheaters to opera houses— all the right rooms for his unique brand of traditional country music.

COLTER WALL AND FRIENDS DATES:
Sat Sep 28 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
Tue Oct 01 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Fri Oct 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – RedWest Fest ^
Sun Oct 06 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center
Tue Oct 08 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Wed Oct 09 – Columbia, MO – 9th Street
Thu Oct 10 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
Fri Oct 11 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
Sat Oct 12 – Ashland, KY – FoxFire Music & Arts Festival ^
^ Festival Date

Danny Ocean Announces 2024 “Reflexa” Tour

May 29, 2024

Danny Ocean, acclaimed for his role as a musical innovator and provocateur within Latin music, is set to embark on his highly anticipated North American “Reflexa Tour” – presented by Toyota and produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off on September 13 at the Moore Theater in Seattle, with stops planned in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and many more major cities.

With a career already boasting multi-platinum hits that have collected nearly TEN BILLION streams and a highly praised just released new album, Danny Ocean is poised to make his biggest mark yet on the North American live music scene with a trek that reflects both his artistic evolution and the growing fan demand for his ‘high-energy performances.’ With his fanbase expanding rapidly, this tour marks a significant milestone as Danny takes the stage in larger venues and ventures into nine new markets, for his most extensive tour across the United States and Canada.

“Reflexa” (‘Reflections’) is a profound exploration of introspective themes on a journey of self-discovery, marking a pivotal moment in Ocean’s career. The album has already garnered significant acclaim from fans and critics alike as “A Breath of Fresh Air…with a sound of his own…creating the ‘pop of the future” (Rolling Stone). As further testament to his new music’s reception, advance singles AMOR, Cero Condiciones and the May 2nd full album release all dominated Billboard’s “Favorite New Latin Music Release” poll -winning the weekly reader votes by wide margins.

Danny Ocean was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but he spent the first years of his life in the Caribbean and Namibia due to the needs of his parents’ careers. His return to Caracas sparked his interest in music, especially electronic music and hip-hop beats. After moving to Miami, he discovered his voice and wrote the hit song “Me Rehúso,” which became a global viral hit and the Latin song with the most weeks on Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart. It has now garnered over 1.6 billion streams on Spotify, and 1.8 billion views on YouTube. As a result of the song’s success, Danny signed with Atlantic Records and releaed additional popular songs like “Dembow” and “Vuelve .” These tracks and more personal songs formed his first studio album, 54+1. Ocean has also collaborated with several artist and has been the composer of hits such as “Ay Dios Mío” by Karol G and “Raptame” by Reik. Before the release of his second album, Danny Ocean reflected on his identity and creative diection and released @dannocean by Danny Ocean, which features reggaeton songs such as “Apartamento” and “Fuera del Mercado,” which received multiple Platinum certifications. From there.Danny continued to build his visibility through extensive touring of Latin America, both with his own critically praised concerts and appearances in Major festivals such as Lollapaloza. Simultaneously Danny continued to have a strong voice as a social advocate, and has become a strong supporter of The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Now, Danny Ocean take another major career step forward with the introspective & musically innovative “Reflexa” album and global tour.

TOUR DATES:
Fri Sep 13 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
Sat Sep 14 Vancouver, BC The Centre
Sun Sep 15 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Wed Sep 18 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Fri Sep 20 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Sat Sep 21 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium
Sun Sep 22 San Francisco, CA Masonic
Fri Sep 27 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Sat Sep 28 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Sun Sep 29 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
Thu Oct 03 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Fri Oct 04 Hidalgo, TX Payne Arena
Sat Oct 05 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center
Sun Oct 06 Dallas, TX South Side Ballroom
Thu Oct 10 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sat Oct 12 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Fri Oct 18 Toronto, ON Rebel
Sun Oct 20 Boston, MA House of Blues
Thu Oct 24 Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Fri Oct 25 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore Philadelphia
Sat Oct 26 Washington DC The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sun Oct 27 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
Thu Oct 31 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri Nov 01 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
Sat Nov 02 Miami, FL FPL Solar Amphitheatre

Chief Keef Announces “A Lil Tour,” His Headlining Summer 2024 Tour

May 29, 2024

Known for his shape-shifting sound and immense influence on rap music, Chief Keef draws a crowd wherever he goes. Today, the 28-year-old artist announces “A Lil Tour,” his upcoming nationwide headlining tour.

Produced by Live Nation, “A Lil Tour” criss-crosses the U.S. for 17 dates, starting in Boston on July 16th, passing through Brooklyn on July 24th (Brooklyn Paramount), Atlanta on July 29th (Coca-Cola Roxy), Los Angeles on August 10th (Hollywood Palladium), and more before ending in San Francisco on August 13th. 43B signee Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz will join Sosa on tour as support for all dates.

Chief Keef’s tour announcement arrives shortly after the release of his new album, Almighty So 2. Crafted over a period of two years, Almighty So 2 is produced by Sosa himself, with occasional assistance of reliable collaborators like Akachi and Young Malcolm. The young auteur mostly eschews melody on the new album–instead, he resolves to showcase his prodigious abilities as an emcee, sharpening his pen and emptying out his arsenal of flows. Sosa throws his entire body into his vocal performances, whether he’s building in intensity until he reaches a thunderous crescendo, or delivering his smirking punchlines with an audible disrespect. The new album features appearances from Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, his 43B signee Lil Gnar, and his Glo Gang associate Ballout. Home to previously released singles “Racks Stuffed Inna Couch” and “Tony Montana Flow,” and new highlights like “Drifting Away” and “Runner,” Almighty So 2 is now available everywhere via 43B.

Almighty So 2 continues a banner year for the influential Chief Keef. In March, he connected with superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It for the collaborative mixtape, DIRTY NACHOS, a Trap-A-Holics-hosted throwback to the heyday of the mixtape era. Earlier in the year, Sosa collaborated with Sexyy Red on two singles from her Hood Hottest Princess (Deluxe)–”Ghetto Princess,” and “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Mama),” and teamed up with Lil Yachty for “Say Ya Grace,” a highlight from All Is Yellow, the first album by Lyrical Lemonade. The song’s Cole Bennett-directed video went viral: the song reached the top 5 of YouTube’s Trending chart, and racked up over 3 million views in its first week of release. In June, Chief Keef makes his long awaited return to Chicago on June 16th, performing his first show in his hometown since 2012 at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash.

Uncountably prolific, yet never seeming to run out of ideas, Chief Keef is embarking on a new chapter of his storied career. In 2022, ten years after he stormed into the game and changed it forever at only 16-years old, he announced the formation of 43B, his new record label formed in conjunction with BMG, and signed its first artist, Lil Gnar. The two 43B artists combined for the single “Almighty Gnar,” a beat-shifting banger, and reconnected in 2023 for the fiery “PB&J,” which also featured Young Nudy. In December 2021, the rapper shared his critically acclaimed project 4NEM, home to viral single “Yes Sir” and titanic opener “Bitch Where,” prominently used in the fourth season of FX’s Atlanta and recently included in Pitchfork’s Best Singles of 2022 list, and founded his new Web3 venture DigiGlo. With Almighty So 2 on the way and more milestones to achieve, Chief Keef plans to make 2024 his own. Stay tuned for much more.

NCT Dream Reveal 2024 World Tour

May 29, 2024

Today, NCT DREAM have unveiled tour dates, cities and venues for their Latin America, U.S., and Europe legs of the 2024 NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR . Following a wildly successful three-night sold-out tour kickoff at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome last weekend, the newly announced global expansion will include four stops in Latin America, seven stops in the United States, and five stops in Europe and the U.K. Full routing and ticketing information is available below.

This tour marks the group’s biggest global outing, including stadium dates across Asia. Just last year, NCT DREAM successfully concluded their global tour. THE DREAM SHOW 2, across 26 cities with 41 performances worldwide, including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. All shows in Asia including Korea were sold out. With THE DREAM SHOW 3, NCT DREAM is set to captivate global fans with their distinctive music, evolving artistry, and a brand new stage production in stadiums and arenas around the globe.

The tour continues its Asia leg from May through August, performing in Indonesia, China, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines for several back-to-back nights. NCT DREAM then arrives in Colombia on August 31 and proceeds with stops in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico before heading to the U.S. with performances in California, Texas, New York, D.C., Illinois and more in September. NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR concludes in Europe this October, with five performances in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, France, and the U.K.

NCT DREAM have been sweeping Korean and Asian Awards with their excelling vocal ability and performance, truly embodying the spirit of ‘DREAM’ team and it has driven them to win the GRAND PRIZE of Seoul Music Awards consecutively in 2022 and 2023, as well as BEST RECORD OF THE YEAR and BEST MALE GROUP at Melon Music Awards etc. With an average age of 23, NCT DREAM, the K-pop top-tier group, holds the record for three consecutive albums to surpass one million in sales. Despite their formidable success, they are still experiencing significant growth.

2024 NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR TOUR DATES:
Sat May 18 – Jakarta, Indonesia – GBK Stadium
Sat Jun 15 – Hong Kong, China – AsiaWorld-Arena
Sun Jun 16 – Hong Kong, China – AsiaWorld-Arena
Sat Jun 22 – Bangkok, Thailand – Rajamangala National Stadium
Sun Jun 23 – Bangkok, Thailand – Rajamangala National Stadium
Sat Jun 29 – Kallang, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
Sun Jun 30 – Kallang, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
Sat Aug 10 – Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena
Sun Aug 11 – Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena
Sat Aug 31 – Bogota, Colombia – Movistar Arena
Mon Sep 02 – São Paulo, Brazil – Espaço Unimed
Thu Sep 05 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena
Mon Sep 09 – Mexico City, Mexico – Palacio de los Deportes
Thu Sep 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Sat Sep 14 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Tue Sep 17 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Thu Sep 19 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
Sat Sep 21 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
Tue Sep 24 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena
Thu Sep 26 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Wed Oct 30 – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Rotterdam Ahoy
Sun Nov 3 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Wed Nov 6 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Sat Nov 9 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena
Tue Nov 12 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley

Tom Cochrane, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Sarah McLachlan, and Diane Tell To Be Inducted Into The Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame

May 29, 2024

The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame announced the inductees for 2024, including Tom Cochrane, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Sarah McLachlan, and Diane Tell.

The songwriter-inductees for 2024 will be honored during the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Amazon Music, at the iconic Massey Hall in Toronto on September 28, 2024.

“We are thrilled and honored to announce this year’s esteemed group of inductees. Their immeasurable influence on fellow songwriters and profound impact on Canadian culture and music globally serve as a testament to the enduring power of song – Canadian song,” says Nick Fedor, Executive Director of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. “We look forward to welcoming our honorees, special guests, partners and music fans to Massey Hall on September 28.”

“Amazon Music is proud to be working closely with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on their mission to recognize the outstanding contributions of this year’s honorees and support the next generation of Canadian songwriters. We can’t wait to celebrate this moment globally, and shine a light on Canada’s incredible songwriting talent,” says John Murphy, Head of Amazon Music.