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Sleep Token, blink-182, Bring Me the Horizon among 2024 Heavy Music Awards nominees

Posted today at 11:00am

The U.K.'s Heavy Music Awards has announced its 2024 nominees, including Sleep Token, blink-182 and Bring Me the Horizon.

Sleep Token will compete for the Best Album prize with Take Me Back to Eden, as well as in the Best U.K. Artist and Best U.K. Live Artist categories. blink's ONE MORE TIME... is also up for Best Album, and Bring Me the Horizon is nominated for Best U.K. Artist and Best U.K. Live Artist, as well.

Other nominees include Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Omens, Beartooth and Spiritbox for Best International Artist; Bad Omens, Spiritbox, Ice Nine Kills, Limp Bizkit and Slipknot for Best International Live Artist, and Architects for Best U.K. Artist.

The 2024 Heavy Music Awards will take place August 22 in London. For the full list of nominees and to vote for your favorites, visit HeavyMusicAwards.com.

Listen to girl in red's "Girlfriend Is Better" cover for 'Stop Making Sense' tribute album

Posted today at 10:10am

girl in red has shared a cover of the Talking Heads song "Girlfriend Is Better," recorded for the upcoming Stop Making Sense tribute album.

"Talking Heads is an iconic band that helped define my identity when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire young people all around the world," girl in red says. "Being a part of this tribute is so sick and I'm super grateful I was given the opportunity."

She adds, "Talking Heads forever!!!!"

You can listen to girl in red's cover now via digital outlets.

The Stop Making Sense tribute, dubbed Everyone's Getting Involved, is being put together by the film company A24, which released a theatrical restoration of the iconic 1984 concert film. It includes the previously released versions of "Burning Down the House" and "Take Me to the River," recorded by Paramore and Lorde, respectively.

Everyone's Getting Involved will be released May 17. The track list also features Miley Cyrus covering "Psycho Killer," The National's take on "Heaven" and The Linda Lindas putting a spin on "Found a Job."

Death from Above 1979 announces 20th anniversary 'You're a Woman' North American tour

Posted today at 9:50am

Death from Above 1979 has announced a North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2004 debut album, You're a Woman, I'm a Machine.

The headlining outing begins September 24 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and will wrap up in the duo's native Canada on October 5 in London, Ontario.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit DeathfromAbove1979.com.

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine was long the only DFA1979 album, as the band broke up shortly after its release. They eventually reunited in 2011 and have released three more albums since: 2014's The Physical World, 2017's Outrage! Is Now and 2021's Is 4 Lovers.

Watch The Black Keys react to not-so-kind 'Ohio Players' reviews

Posted today at 5:00am

The Black Keys' new album, Ohio Players, is out now, and the duo goes through some of its reviews in a new video posted to Facebook.

The clip finds Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney nodding along and smiling as a voice-over reads a rave, such as Rolling Stone's declaration that "Black Keys strike mellow gold," but reacting with panged expressions when they hear a not-so-positive assessment, like Exclaim!'s critique that Ohio Players is "the worst kind of overstimulation."

In addition to professional reviewers, the Keys dig into the YouTube comments, one of which says that the song "Paper Crown," featuring rapper Juicy J, is the "worst collab ever," while another maintains that the track "slaps."

Ohio Players, the 12th Black Keys album and the follow-up to 2022's Dropout Boogie, dropped April 5. It includes the lead single "Beautiful People (Stay High)."

The Black Keys will launch a U.S. tour in September.

The Used headlining 2025 Emo's Not Dead concert cruise

Posted yesterday at 6:00pm

The Used is headlining the 2025 edition of the Emo's Not Dead concert cruise, taking place February 4-8.

The bill also includes Boys Like Girls, Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights and Saosin, among others.

"The best band in the world on a boat?" The Used declares. "What more could you ask for?"

Now in its third year, the Emo's Not Dead cruise has previously been headlined by Dashboard Confessional and Yellowcard.

For more info on the 2025 edition, visit EmosNotDeadCruise.com.

Everclear announces tour celebrating 'Songs from an American Movie Vol. One' anniversary

Posted yesterday at 4:00pm

Everclear has announced a U.S. tour celebrating the upcoming 25th anniversary of their 2000 album Songs from an American Movie Vol. One.

The trek runs from September 13 in San Francisco to November 2 in Porterville, California, with dates throughout the rest of the country in between. Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack will also be on the bill.

"This will be a great time to celebrate our album Songs from an American Movie Vol. One, which was created 25 years ago," says front man Art Alexakis. "A lot of these songs we haven't played in a while or, in some cases, we've never played live before. We'll of course be playing the hits and fan favorites too. It's going to be a fun show for both old school and new fans alike."

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time. Presales are open now.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit EverclearMusic.com.

Brittany Howard announces co-headlining tour with Michael Kiwanuka

Posted yesterday at 3:00pm

Brittany Howard has announced a U.S. co-headlining tour with English musician Michael Kiwanuka.

The joint outing starts September 29 in Philadelphia and wraps up October 19 in Paso Robles, California.

"I am so excited to be touring again with my dear friend Michael Kiwanuka and hitting so many amazing venues across the country in the fall," Howard says. "We started this journey at almost the same time in 2011 and it has been so amazing to follow his growth as an artist. I can't wait to watch his set and also see [opener] Yasmin Williams as she is such a unique artist. This tour is a dream come true."

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time. A presale begins Wednesday, April 24.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit BrittanyHoward.com.

Howard released a new solo album, What Now, in February. Kiwanuka's most recent album is his 2019 self-titled effort.

Judah & the Lion announce 'The Process' headlining tour

Posted yesterday at 2:00pm

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Judah & the Lion have announced a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, The Process.

The headlining outing launches October 4 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and comes to a close October 26 in Nashville. Presales are open now; tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit JudahandtheLion.com.

The Process, the follow-up to 2022's Revival, is due out May 10.

St. Vincent shares new 'All Born Screaming' song, "Big Time Nothing"

Posted yesterday at 1:30pm

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St. Vincent has shared a new song called "Big Time Nothing," a track off her upcoming album, All Born Screaming.

The funk-influenced track is available now via digital outlets. You can watch its accompanying lyric video streaming on YouTube.

All Born Screaming, the follow-up to 2021's Daddy's Home, drops Friday, April 26. It features contributions from Dave Grohl.

St. Vincent will be touring in support of All Born Screaming starting in May.

The Killers, The Postal Service headlining Outside Lands 2024

Posted yesterday at 1:00pm

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The Killers and The Postal Service are headlining the 2024 Outside Lands festival, taking place August 9-11 in San Francisco.

The bill also includes Young the Giant, The Last Dinner Party, Romy and K.Flay. The other headliners are Tyler, the Creator, Sturgill Simpson, Grace Jones, Kaytranada, Jungle, Chris Lake and Gryffin.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. PT.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit SFOutsideLands.com.

Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival announces 2024 lineup

Posted yesterday at 12:35pm

Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival has announced its 2024 lineup.

Pearl Jam will headline the opening and closing night, September 27 and September 29, and Neil Young & Crazy Horse will lead the middle date, September 28.

The bill also features Garbage, Alanis Morissette, The Breeders, Crowded House, Kim Gordon, Dogstar and Black Pumas, among others.

Tickets are available now to members of Pearl Jam's Ten Club. A general presale begins Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m. PT. Any remaining tickets will then go on sale to the general public.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit OhanaFest.com.

Vedder founded Ohana in 2016. It takes place in Dana Point, California.

Twenty One Pilots delay 'Clancy' release by one week

Posted yesterday at 12:00pm

You'll have to wait an extra week to hear Twenty One Pilots' new Clancy album.

The "Stressed Out" duo has announced that the upcoming record will now arrive May 24 instead of its originally announced May 17 release date.

In a Facebook post, frontman Tyler Joseph explains that the delay is due to his previously announced plan to film a video for each song off of Clancy.

"When I first told [drummer] Josh [Dun] and ... everyone on our team that I wanted to do a music video for every song on the album Clancy that's coming up, I told them it's because I love these songs and I believe in them enough to pretend to sing in front of a camera to each one," Joseph explains. "That's what we're gonna do, that's how I want to present this album."

"In order to accomplish that, we need a little bit more time," he continues. "Just a little more time."

Clancy includes the lead single, "Overcompensate." It's the follow-up to 2021's Scaled and Icy.

Twenty One Pilots will launch a U.S. tour in August.

Hayley Williams reviews Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets', Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' & more

Posted yesterday at 11:30am

Paramore's Hayley Williams has shared a batch of brief album reviews for records that are "keeping my company right now," including Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter.

Of Tortured Poets, Williams writes, "Had me from the storytelling alone, my friend."

"Every one of us knows this kind of grief!" Williams continues. "It's so impressive to me how specific and colorful Taylor's words get without ever losing the universal thread."

"I'm so ready to be tour-mates," she adds. Paramore will be supporting the upcoming European leg of Swift's Eras Tour, kicking off in May.

As for Cowboy Carter, Williams says, "I cry at the same part of 'American Requiem,' every time."

"When Beyoncé sings 'If you ain't got no grits get the f*** up out the south' [on 'Ya Ya'], I feel the kind of southern pride that exists -- subversively -- amongst hatred and fear," she adds.

Williams also gives a shoutout to albums by Radiohead, The Smile and Brittany Howard. You can check out her reviews via her Instagram Story.

blink-182 headlining inaugural South Star Festival

Posted yesterday at 11:00am

blink-182 is headlining the inaugural South Star Festival, taking place September 28-29 in Huntsville, Alabama.

The bill also includes Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Jimmy Eat World, Gin Blossoms and Candlebox. Gwen Stefani of the newly reunited No Doubt will headline as well.

Tickets go on presale Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m. ET, before becoming available to the general public on Thursday at 10:40 a.m. ET.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit SouthStarFestival.com.

Hozier's "thrilled and taken massively by surprise" by "Too Sweet" hitting #1 on Hot 100

Posted yesterday at 10:00am

Hozier's "Too Sweet" chart success is almost too much for him to handle.

Following news that the viral single hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — a career first for Hozier — the "Take Me to Church" artist has taken to Facebook to offer a "huge thank you for all the incredible support from around the world."

With "Too Sweet," Hozier becomes the first Irish artist to lead the Hot 100 since the late Sinéad O’Connor did in 1990 with her version of "Nothing Compares 2 U." It's also reached #1 in Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

"I've been both thrilled and taken massively by surprise by such a staggering reaction," Hozier writes. "It means the world that you're enjoying this song so much. Thank you all so much."

"Too Sweet" is a track off Hozier's new Unheard EP, which was released in March. It includes songs originally recorded during the sessions for Hozier's latest album, 2023's Unreal Unearth.