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Album Review: JVK – Pop Culture Affair | Summer Tour
JVK’s debut album Pop Culture Affair doesn’t feel like a band figuring things out. It feels like a band that already has a clear idea of what they want to be and just went for it.
Mar 193 min read


Hawthorne Heights Announce 2026 “Lonely World Tour” Celebrating If Only You Were Lonely 20th Anniversary
Hawthorne Heights Announce 2026 “Lonely World Tour” Celebrating If Only You Were Lonely 20th Anniversary Hawthorne Heights are keeping the momentum going with USA Part II of the Lonely World Tour , and this one leans fully into something fans have been waiting for. The Hawthorne Heights Lonely World Tour 2026 doubles as a 20th anniversary celebration of If Only You Were Lonely , one of the records that helped define mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore. If you were around for tha
Mar 192 min read


Chiodos Announce 2026 “It’s Not You, It’s Me” North American Tour with Hawthorne Heights and Emmure
Chiodos are officially back on the road this summer with a run that taps directly into that early 2000s post-hardcore energy. The Chiodos It’s Not You It’s Me Tour 2026 brings them across North America alongside Hawthorne Heights and Emmure, creating a lineup that pulls from multiple corners of the scene that helped define that era.
Mar 192 min read


Lollapalooza 2026 Announces Massive Lineup Led by Charli XCX, Lorde, and More
Lollapalooza is officially back for 2026, and this year’s lineup feels like a snapshot of exactly where music is right now. Set to take over Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 through August 2, the four-day festival blends global pop dominance, electronic heavy-hitters, indie staples, and a deep bench of rising artists into one of the most stacked bills we’ve seen in years. Full details and ticket access can be found on the official Lollapalooza website.
Mar 193 min read


SweetWater 420 Fest VIP Ticket Giveaway (Atlanta)
SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 is almost here. Enter to win VIP tickets, get festival details, and grab tickets with a discount code.
Mar 182 min read


The Pretty Reckless Announce “Dear God World Tour” with Southeast Stop
The Pretty Reckless are heading back on the road with their Dear God World Tour, bringing their signature hard rock sound across North America and Europe.
Mar 181 min read


Live Review: Our Lady Peace @ Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta - March 16th 2026
Our Lady Peace took the stage as the only act of the night.
The reaction was immediate. Loud, locked in, and fully engaged. This was a crowd that came in already connected to these songs, and from the first notes, that energy stayed consistent.
Mar 173 min read


St. Vincent Announces “Live With Orchestra” Tour Including Atlanta Symphony Hall Stop
St. Vincent is taking things in a completely different direction this summer. Known for constantly evolving her sound and live performances, Annie Clark is stepping into a full orchestral setting with the newly announced “Live With Orchestra” tour, bringing her catalog into concert halls across North America and beyond.
Mar 172 min read


Jinjer Announce 2026 North American “Duél Tour” with Crystal Lake and Entheos
Jinjer are heading back to North America this summer with a run that leans fully into their heavier side. The “Duél Tour 2026” brings the Ukrainian metal powerhouse across the U.S. and Canada, joined by special guests Crystal Lake and Entheos for a lineup that hits across multiple corners of modern metal.
Mar 173 min read


Public Image Ltd Announce “This Is Not The Last Tour” North America Run for 2026-2027
Public Image Ltd are heading back out on the road with a statement that feels very on-brand. Titled “This Is Not The Last Tour,” the 2026-2027 North American run brings John Lydon and company across the U.S. and Canada for an extensive stretch that spans late summer into early spring.
Mar 172 min read


Live Review: Wednesday + Gouge Away @ Variety Playhouse, Atlanta - March 14th 2026
Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse was packed wall to wall on March 14 as North Carolina indie rock band Wednesday brought their current tour through the city with Florida hardcore favorites Gouge Away opening the night.
Mar 163 min read


Amyl and the Sniffers 2026 North American Tour with Added Stops Including Atlanta
Australian punk firebrands Amyl and the Sniffers are bringing their explosive live show back to North America in 2026 with a summer run that includes festival appearances, headline shows, and a fall return to the U.S. with newly added dates.
Mar 163 min read


Two Door Cinema Club Announce 15th Anniversary “Tourist History” North American Tour
Indie rock favorites Two Door Cinema Club are hitting the road in 2026 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their breakout debut album Tourist History. The Irish trio has announced a North American run that will bring the band to 12 cities across the U.S. and Canada this fall.
Mar 162 min read


Rise Against and Alkaline Trio Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour
Two of the most consistent names in punk and alternative are hitting the road together this fall. Rise Against and Alkaline Trio have officially announced a 2026 co-headlining run, bringing a lineup that feels tailor-made for longtime fans of the genre while still pulling in newer audiences that have kept both bands relevant.
Mar 162 min read


The Pussycat Dolls Announce 2026 “PCD Forever” Tour Celebrating 20 Years of Pop Hits
After months of rumors about a reunion, pop powerhouse The Pussycat Dolls have confirmed their return with a major international trek titled
Mar 144 min read


Empire Of The Sun Announce “Ask That God Tour: Afterlife” North American Dates
Empire Of The Sun have announced their most ambitious North American run to date, unveiling the “Ask That God Tour: Afterlife” for 2026. The 31-date headlining trek follows the world built around the duo’s 2024 album Ask That God and expands on the spectacle of their sold-out 2025 run.
Mar 113 min read


Franz Ferdinand Announce 2026 U.S. Summer Tour with Atlanta Stop at Buckhead Theatre
Franz Ferdinand 2026 U.S. Summer Tour Indie rock mainstays Franz Ferdinand are heading back to North America this summer with a newly announced run of headline tour dates across the United States. The tour begins August 2 in Buffalo, New York and travels through major cities including Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas before wrapping up on August 15. One of the most notable stops comes August 9 when the band will open for My Chemical Romance at Citi Field in Quee
Mar 93 min read


SweetWater 420 Fest Returns to Atlanta April 17–18, 2026
Atlanta’s long-running SweetWater 420 Fest is set to return for its 21st year on April 17–18, 2026, bringing two days of live music, craft b
Mar 92 min read


Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar Announce New Album All In Now and 2026 World Tour
Rock trio Dogstar, featuring actor and bassist Keanu Reeves, have officially announced their upcoming album All In Now, arriving May 29, 2026 via the band’s own label Dillon Street Records. Alongside the announcement, the band also revealed an extensive 2026 world tour that will bring them across North America and Europe, including a stop in Atlanta at the Tabernacle on August 4.
Mar 93 min read


Album Review: Silversun Pickups – Tenterhooks
Silversun Pickups have always thrived in that hazy space between indie rock, dream pop, and loud guitar driven atmosphere. Since their early
Mar 32 min read
Live Updates
The 25th anniversary edition of the Austin City Limits Festival will feature headliners Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon and The xx.
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