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This Summer, Banks will embark on a North American tour in support of The Altar, her latest album. This will be the first time Banks headlines a tour. Back in 2014, Banks served as opener to The Weeknd which was a major breakthrough for the pop R&B artist. Now, she will be taking her own stint through the U.S ... <a title="Banks Plans First U.S Headlining Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/banks-plans-first-u-s-headlining-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Banks Plans First U.S Headlining Tour">Read more</a>

This past weekend, Lana Del Rey dropped her first single since the release of 2015’s Honeymoon. It wasn’t long after Honeymoon dropped that Lana Del Rey was back in the studio working on its follow-up. Now, we’re finally getting to hear some of it. After teasing the single with posters all over L.A, Lana Del Rey has released “Love“, ... <a title="Lana Del Rey Releases New Song and Teases Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lana-del-rey-releases-new-song-and-teases-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Lana Del Rey Releases New Song and Teases Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>

On Valentine’s Day, Future announced that he will be dropping his new, self-titled album on February 17th. In addition to this amazing news, Future also informed fans that he will be going on tour with Tory Lanez and Migos, the hip-hop collective who was recently endorsed at the Golden Globes by Donald Glover and is ... <a title="Future Announces New Album and ‘Nobody Safe’ Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/future-announces-new-album-and-nobody-safe-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Future Announces New Album and ‘Nobody Safe’ Tour">Read more</a>

For those of you who’ve heard of Sampha, it’s likely because of his collaborative work with SBTRKT, Solange, Kanye West, Drake, Jessie Ware, and others. And he’s been a true blessing to all of those musicians listed, just listen to “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange, or the deeply complex “Saint Pablo” by Kanye West. Sampha is ... <a title="Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sampha-delivers-on-first-full-length-album-process/" aria-label="Read more about Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’">Read more</a>

Things have been moving pretty quickly for 23 year old Chance the Rapper since releasing his third mixtape back in May 2016. Before even a year has passed, Chance has appeared on pretty much every major talk show, was the first independent artist to perform on SNL (twice), hosted the first music festival—the Magnificent Coloring Day—to ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Will Embark On a 40-City Arena Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-will-embark-on-a-40-city-arena-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Will Embark On a 40-City Arena Tour">Read more</a>

It looks like The Chainsmokers, who have largely evaded answering the media in regards to if they will ever put together a full length LP despite their increasingly popular hit singles such as “Closer” and “Don’t Let Me Down“, have officially confirmed that they will be out with a new album this year. It looks ... <a title="The Chainsmokers Will Release Their Debut Album This Year" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-chainsmokers-will-release-their-debut-album-this-year/" aria-label="Read more about The Chainsmokers Will Release Their Debut Album This Year">Read more</a>

Three years into their career, Migos—the three member hip-hop group from Lawrenceville, Georgia—released “Versace”, their first viral rap hit. The song was remixed and then performed by Drake at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Awards, a true honor in itself. “Versace” was followed up by “Look At My Dab“, the first of many hits from Migos ... <a title="Migos Release ‘Culture’ And Will Perform in NYC Tonight" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/migos-release-culture-and-will-perform-in-nyc-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about Migos Release ‘Culture’ And Will Perform in NYC Tonight">Read more</a>

The Queen + Adam Lambert collaboration began in 2009 when Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor teamed up with Lambert during the eighth season of American Idol. Though Lambert finished second in the competition, he was able to maintain a relationship with the former Queen members, who were finally in the presence of a vocalist ... <a title="Queen and Adam Lambert Announce U.S Summer Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/queen-and-adam-lambert-announce-u-s-summer-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Queen and Adam Lambert Announce U.S Summer Tour">Read more</a>

When The Recording Academy determined that streaming-only albums are eligible for Grammy nominations, the possibility opened up for independent artist Chance the Rapper to be recognized for his popular acclaim. And it turns out all he needed was the green light in order for Coloring Book to be given the consideration it deserves. Chance the Rapper ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Nominated for Seven Grammys" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-earns-seven-grammy-nominations/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Nominated for Seven Grammys">Read more</a>

It’s been three years since John Legend released Love in the Future, and the follow-up is finally, almost here. Legend’s sixth studio album is titled Darkness and Light and will be available December 2nd. So far, Legend has released two single from the forthcoming record, the latest being “Penthouse Floor” featuring Chance the Rapper. The rubbery funk track evokes the ... <a title="Everything We Know About John Legend’s New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-john-legends-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About John Legend’s New Album">Read more</a>

Last week, A Tribe Called Quest released their last full length LP, We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service. The title is likely a reference to Phife Dawg, the late co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest, who unfortunately died before the album’s completion. We Got it From Here is Tribe’s first studio album in 18 years ... <a title="A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-tribe-called-quest-will-embark-on-one-last-world-tour/" aria-label="Read more about A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour">Read more</a>

Today on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show, Childish Gambino premiered the second new single off his forthcoming album, Awaken, My Love! The new song is titled “Redbone” and echoes some of the more soulful notes we saw from the album’s first released single “Me and Your Mama”. Both offerings are indicative that Awaken, My Love is going to ... <a title="Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/childish-gambino-drops-new-song-from-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>

It’s only been a year since The Weeknd released his game changing album Beauty Behind the Madness, the record which included contagious pop singles “Can’t Feel My Face”, “The Hills”, and “Earned It”. But just this week, Canadian crooner Abel Tesfaye gifted us with a new single and the cover art (which features Tesfaye’s new haircut ) for his ... <a title="Everything We Know About The Weeknd’s New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-the-weeknds-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About The Weeknd’s New Album">Read more</a>

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have released a new track which tackles the devastating scope of opioid addiction. The new song, titled “Drug Dealer”, features the vocals of Ariana DeBoo and co-production by Joshua “Budo” Karp. “Drug Dealer” is characterized by its subdued piano, poignant lyrics, and emotional chorus. Though the new song is deeply personal, it speaks ... <a title="Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/macklemore-drops-new-song-drug-dealer/" aria-label="Read more about Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’">Read more</a>