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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Y2K Bands Lead Summer 2023 Ticket Sales, Per StubHub Data
New data from StubHub reveals the summer's most sought-after tours. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Y2K Bands Lead Summer 2023 Ticket Sales Consequence Staff
StubHub Clears Final Hurdle of Viagogo Merger With Sale of Non-U.S. Assets
The sale ends a period of government-imposed silence between the two firms, which were allowed to communicate while the agreement worked its ways through the U.K. regulator system. “We are finally allowed to collaborate and begin planning the integration between the two companies,” says Jill Krimmel, StubHub’s interim president who said she will stay on as president once the integration is complete. That process couldn’t begin until the sale of StubHub’s international business was completed. It’s unclear how much Digital Fuel Capital paid for the international assets, which include 23 companies and limited liability corporations held by StubHub including its branded marketplaces in the U.K., Germany, Taiwan and parts of Europe through its Luxembourg ...
Guitarist Sin Quirin Quits Ministry Following Last Year’s Allegations of Underage Sexual Relations
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T15:39:27+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 11:39am ET Sin Quirin has exited Ministry a year after two women alleged that the guitarist engaged in sexual relationships with them when they were underage. The veteran industrial band will have a significantly different look the next time they hit the road, having recently announced a drummer change, as well. In January 2020, an investigative report by Spin told the stories of two women, one named Kelly Longoria and another who chose to remain unidentified. Longoria maintained that she met Quirin (then a member of the industrial band Society 1) in 2002 when she was 15 years old, and that the two had sex several times while she was still a...
Luna Li Shares New Song “Alone But Not Lonely”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-14T21:39:46+00:00“>May 14, 2021 | 5:39pm ET The Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Hannah Kim records lush dream pop under the name Luna Li. While plans for her debut album are still under wraps, the up-and-coming musician will be supporting Japanese Breakfast on tour this fall, and she’s now shared her new song “Alone But Not Lonely”. Li’s music first gained traction when she uploaded clips of herself jamming on Instagram. Classically trained in piano and harp, her music possesses an orchestral quality paired with a kaleidoscopic groove. Her new single is a prime example of how she expertly blends her professional training into tried-and-true pop structures for a fresh new...
Big Thief Announce Fall 2021 US Tour Dates
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-11T14:55:04+00:00“>May 11, 2021 | 10:55am ET Like the rest of the music community, Big Thief are ready to get back on the road. The indie folk quartet has announced a round of 2021 US tour dates for this fall. The trek will take place throughout September into the first of October, launching September 7th in Louisville, Kentucky. Indianapolis, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Atlanta, Buffalo, Richmond, Northampton, and Philadelphia are also on the docket. Big Thief also have a slot lined up on September 25th at New York’s newly relocated Governors Ball Music Festival. To get fans hyped to see the beloved indie outfit live again, Big Thief have also shared a six-song live performance...
Rammstein Endorse Potential Lego Set of Their Massive Stadium Stage
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T20:06:03+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 4:06pm ET A Rammstein fan with a lot of time and creativity on his hands has designed a Lego set based on the band’s massive stadium stage, and he has the industrial metal outfit’s seal of approval. The design is competing for consideration as part of the Lego Ideas initiative, with Rammstein urging their fans to vote on the project. It’s not the first time a notable music act’s stage setup has been in consideration for a Lego set. Last year, we reported on an entrant who submitted a design for an elaborate Tool stage, complete with awesome figurines of the band’s four members. Another contender presented a similar idea for Daft Punk. Whi...
Barenaked Ladies Share Origins of First Single in Four Years “Flip”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T12:00:23+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 8:00am ET With our new music feature Origins, artists are given the chance to provide intimate insights into what inspired their latest single. Today, Barenaked Ladies do a “Flip” for their first new music in four years. Canadian favorites Barenaked Ladies have announced their impending return with their first new album in four years, Detour de Force. Arriving this summer, the 14-track effort is the result of both pre- and post-lockdown recording sessions, with the gestation period in between having a major impact on the music’s direction. BNL began the journey to Detour de Force at vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson’s lake cabin outside of T...
Alanis Morissette Covers John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”: Stream
Thanksgiving was yesterday, which means Christmas season has officially begun. Alanis Morissette is already getting into the holiday spirit by sharing her own cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”. “It is an honor to cover this heartwarming song,” said Morissette in a statement. “The lyrics feel more pertinent than ever and this year has been a year of great resilience and adapting and feeling all the feelings. May this song serve as a big hug to you and your sweet families and friends. Everything is going to be okay in the end, and if it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” Not only did Morissette remain faithful to the original version of “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” in sound, but also the iconic visuals that accompanied it. In the music video for her cover, Mori...
Kevin Parker Is All of Tame Impala in “Why Won’t They Talk to Me?” Performance Video: Watch
Because of the size and sound of the project, it’s easy to think of Tame Impala as a full band. But really, all of that music stems from the “group’s” mastermind, Kevin Parker. The Australian artist reminds us of this in a new performance video for the Lonerism cut “Why Won’t They Talk to Me?” Filmed for the Adobe MAX creative conference by frequent collaborator Alex Haygarth, the clip finds Parker playing every instrument and even singing backup vocals — all three harmonies. Haygarth shot the thing in an empty floor space, with Parker setting up different instruments in different sections of the room. Using some nifty editing techniques, it ends up looking like the musician really cloned himself to fill out all of Tame Impala’s ranks. Check out the creative performance below. Editors̵...
Pearl Jam’s Legendary MTV Unplugged Live Album Finally Available on Streaming Services: Stream
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s very first concert, something they are celebrating with a vinyl reissue and the first-ever CD release of their classic MTV Unplugged set. Both formats are out as of today, though unsurprisingly, the LP version is long sold out. But thankfully, there’s yet another way to hear the beloved album. In a surprise move, Pearl Jam’s MTV Unplugged has been released on streaming services for the very first time. You can listen to it right now via Spotify and Apple Music below. Captured on March 16th, 1992, the seven-song Unplugged session saw Pearl Jam playing acoustic versions of material from their Ten debut. Also included is the track “State of Love and Trust”, originally released on the Singles soundtrack. Over the years, these recordings have...
Tame Impala Perform “Elephant”, “Is It True” in an Empty Soccer Stadium: Watch
After months of live music lockdown, artists are finally stepping outside of their homes and returning to venues. HAIM just played at The Forum, and Trey Anastasio has a Beacon Theatre residency coming up. Sure, HAIM’s performance took place in The Forum’s parking lot and Anastasio’s virtual residency will be audience-free, but the point is the venues aren’t vacant anymore. Now, Tame Impala have joined their ranks and staged their own physical performance in the outside world, as they recently took over a soccer stadium for a two-song set. Kevin Parker and his pared down three-piece version of Tame Impala set up in the center of the pitch at HBF Park in Perth, Australia. They delivered the Lonerism favorite “Elephant” and “Is It True” off their latest full-length, Febru...
Tame Impala Reschedule North American Tour Dates for 2021
Earlier this year, Tame Impala were forced to postpone their North American summer tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, those concerts have been rescheduled for 2021. The new itinerary officially kicks off in late July and extends through mid-October. Kevin Parker & co. are slated to bring The Slow Rush to cities such as Mexico City, Phoenix, Denver, Portland, Vancouver, and Austin, as well as Toronto, Chicago, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Miami. Tame Impala are also confirmed to play two festivals: Outside Lands in San Francisco and Sin City’s Life is Beautiful. Find the full schedule below. According to a statement, “all tickets for the original shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates. If you are unable to attend, you can begin the refund process at your point of pu...
