Festivals & Events
Spotify’s ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature launches in the US today under a multi-year Live Nation deal, starting with indie-pop artist Role Model
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Sleep Announce 2026 Tour, Unveil First New Music in Eight Years
"Have Spacesuit Will Travel" marks the band's first recording without Matt Pike. Sleep Announce 2026 Tour, Unveil First New Music in Eight Years Chris Coplan
Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano & More Lead Toñita Fest 2026 Lineup
The free festival returns to Brooklyn for a third year on June 28.
Stagecoach Announces Advance Sale for 2027 Festival
The California country festival goes down April 23rd-25th at Empire Polo Club in Indio. Stagecoach Announces Advance Sale for 2027 Festival Paolo Ragusa
Stagecoach 2027 Announces Advance Ticket Sale
The California country festival goes down April 23rd-25th at Empire Polo Club in Indio. Stagecoach 2027 Announces Advance Ticket Sale Paolo Ragusa
Jay Leno: “Joe Rogan Is the New Johnny Carson”
"I mean, podcasts really are the new talk shows. Joe Rogan is the new Johnny Carson." Jay Leno: “Joe Rogan Is the New Johnny Carson” Wren Graves
Tom Morello responds to “hypocritical” argument that musicians shouldn’t be political
It comes after the guitarist recently used his set at Download Festival 2026 to send a message to the British far-right activist Tommy Robinson
Jelly Roll Went To North Carolina Hospital Just Before Bunnie XO Divorce News Broke After Battling Sinus Infection on Tour
The singer shared that doctors gave him steroids last week to help him recover and thanked Big Ass Stadium Tour 2 mate Post Malone for sending a "big flower bouquet."
Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American Tour
"A Praise Chorus," indeed. Jimmy Eat World’s Bleed American Tour Celebrates the Band as Much as the Album at Brooklyn Paramount: Review + Photos Ben Kaye
Isaiah Rashad Announces U.S. Tour with Alemeda
The Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour kicks off in August with opener Alemeda
Vince Staples Announces North American Tour
The rapper will enlist a live band to bring his new album Cry Baby to the stage
In Light of Oliver Tree’s Fatal Crash, Is It Safe For Musicians to Keep Flying in Helicopters or Small Planes?
The owner of a company that coordinates luxury travel for celebrities tells Billboard that these days, his clients are drilling down on safety details before flying.
Spotify opens direct uploads for music videos and live performances in beta
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Jon Bon Jovi shares health update on vocal surgery after tour doubts
The singer underwent major surgery on his vocal cords in 2022
Apple Music continues its dance expansion with two mix series
Like an in-the-zone best-friend at the tail-end of a wedding reception, Apple Music simply can’t be dragged off the dancefloor in 2026. We recently reported on its new ‘Club Live’ series of mixes, including a partnership with Manchester institution The Warehouse Project. Now it has announced two mor
Jimmy Eat World’s Bleed American Tour Celebrates the Band as Much as the Album at Brooklyn Paramount: Review + Photos
"A Praise Chorus," indeed. Jimmy Eat World’s Bleed American Tour Celebrates the Band as Much as the Album at Brooklyn Paramount: Review + Photos Ben Kaye
Isaiah Rashad Announces "The Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour"
The Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour kicks off in August with opener Alemeda
Vince Staples Announces North American Tour for "Cry Baby"
The rapper will enlist a live band to bring his new album Cry Baby to the stage
Olivia Rodrigo shares she has “smelled” fans wearing diapers front row at her shows
"I think about it kind of often"
‘Her Frequency’ report studies women’s value for live music
“64% of women worldwide are fans of live music. The opportunity is to support how they turn that fandom into more frequent attendance, spending, social connection, and repeat participation across the broader live music ecosystem…” That’s one of the conclusions from a new report on women’s value to t