Festivals & Events
Ed Sheeran discusses Macklemore axing controversy as his tour resumes in Philadelphia
Ed Sheeran resumed his US tour without support acts this weekend, responding on stage to the controversial axing of Macklemore from the show. Elsewhere in pop politics, Zara Larson has pulled out of a concert in Abu Dhabi and Sylvan Esso have commented on their music returning to Spotify
Placebo Announce 2027 Latin American Tour Celebrating Their First Two Albums
The 10-date run kicks off in São Paulo on February 20th and concludes in Monterrey on March 18th. Placebo Announce 2027 Latin American Tour Celebrating Their First Two Albums Pedro Camacho
Josephine Vaccarello Named President of MSG Entertainment
She most recently served as executive VP of live for MSG Entertainment.
Karol G's Tropitour Celebrates Latinidad and Heartbreak
The MetLife spectacle featured surprise guests and the first full-cast performance of “Bby Wow.” Karol G’s “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” Is a Love Letter to Latinidad, Heartbreak, and the Woman Be
Atlas Sound Returns with First Performance in Seven Years
Cox performed a 30-minute set of brand new songs for his show at Philadelphia's Making Time ∞ festival. Bradford Cox Makes Return as Atlas Sound for First Show in Seven Years Paolo Ragusa
Death Cab for Cutie Plot 2027 Tour
A new video for “Stone Over Water” accompanies the announcement of North American dates
Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam to Tour I Had a Dream That You Were Mine
Their first official run of dates together is a celebration of the duo’s 2016 album
Bradford Cox Makes Return as Atlas Sound for First Show in Seven Years
Cox performed a 30-minute set of brand new songs for his show at Philadelphia's Making Time ∞ festival. Bradford Cox Makes Return as Atlas Sound for First Show in Seven Years Paolo Ragusa
Shakira Kicks Off Madrid Residency With Massive Opening Weekend
The first three shows revived deep cuts before culminating in the first-ever duet performance of “Antología” Shakira Kicks Off Madrid Residency With 165,000-Fan Opening Weekend, Laura Pausini, and Set
Ha*Ash Announces No Me Hablen de Amor Tour 2027
Sisters Hanna & Ashley will visit 18 cities in the U.S. and Canada, starting April 20 in Toronto.
Death Cab for Cutie Announce 2027 North American Tour
A new video for “Stone Over Water” accompanies the announcement of North American dates
Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam Announce Tour for "I Had a Dream That You Were Mine"
Their first official run of dates together is a celebration of the duo’s 2016 album
Ed Sheeran Clarifies Gaza Stance, Blames Venues for Macklemore Tour Exclusion
The singer kicked off his Philadelphia show apologizing for “making mistakes” then later apologized for his apology
Shakira Kicks Off Madrid Residency With 165,000-Fan Opening Weekend, Laura Pausini, and Setlist Surprises
The first three shows revived deep cuts before culminating in the first-ever duet performance of “Antología” Shakira Kicks Off Madrid Residency With 165,000-Fan Opening Weekend, Laura Pausini, and Setlist Surprises Pedro Camacho
Afroman on Canceled Riot Fest: “I Did a Show in Hurricane Katrina!”
The rapper's Saturday set was scrapped due to heavy rains. Afroman on Canceled Riot Fest: “I Did a Show in Hurricane Katrina!” Alex Young
“I have explored space. Now… I explore distortion”: William Shatner covers Ace Of Spade at his metal band’s live debut
He played Chicago’s Riot Fest over the weekend
“I have explored space. I have explored time. Now… I explore distortion”: Watch William Shatner cover Ace Of Spade at his metal band’s live debut
He played Chicago’s Riot Fest over the weekend
“I have explored space. I have explored time. Now… I explore distortion”: Watch William Shatner cover Ace Of Spades at his metal band’s live debut
He played Chicago’s Riot Fest over the weekend
Unit1 Studio raises $20m for its now-moveable avatar-concerts tech
We reported on startup Unit1 Studio when it launched in October 2025 with technology that could help artists turn themselves into digital avatars for concerts. The post is from Music Ally.
Ed Sheeran: ‘I am making mistakes, and I’m so, so sorry’
The show goes on for Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour, but without any support artists or backing band. They all pulled out last week following the decision to remove Macklemore from the tour following hi