Concerts

This week, music icon and former Talking Heads leader David Byrne announced that he will be embarking on his “most ambitious” tour since the shows that were captured for the concert film Stop Making Sense. This will mark David Byrne’s solo return to the stage for the first time in nine years, but he hasn’t taken a ... <a title="David Byrne Will Tour in Support of New Solo Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/david-byrne-will-tour-in-support-of-new-solo-album/" aria-label="Read more about David Byrne Will Tour in Support of New Solo Album">Read more</a>

It’s been nearly four years since The Hold Steady released a new album, 2014’s Teeth Dreams. Since, we’ve seen band leader Craig Finn forge a career as a solo artist, an effort which has culminated some incredible albums such as this year’s We All Want the Same Things. Now, leading up to The Hold Steady’s annual Brooklyn Bowl residency, the ... <a title="The Hold Steady Return with Two New Songs" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-hold-steady-return-with-two-new-songs/" aria-label="Read more about The Hold Steady Return with Two New Songs">Read more</a>

There are many, incredibly anticipated albums set to drop this Friday, Oct. 13th, including St. Vincent’s MASSEDUCTION, Beck’s Colors, and Courtney Bartnett & Kurt Vile’s Lotta Sea Lice. But the album we absolutely can’t wait to get our hands on is Pink’s latest offering, Beautiful Trauma. Just last week, Pink announced a short Apple Music documentary about the making of Beautiful Trauma, in addition to releasing ... <a title="Pink’s New Album, ‘Beautiful Trauma’, Out Soon" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/pinks-new-album-beautiful-trauma-out-this-friday/" aria-label="Read more about Pink’s New Album, ‘Beautiful Trauma’, Out Soon">Read more</a>

After a series of cryptic videos co-written by Carrie Brownstein and released via Instagram, alt-rock artist St. Vincent has officially announced the title and release date of her upcoming album. The new, highly anticipated follow-up to 2015’s self-titled album will be titled MASSEDUCTION and drop October 13th on Loma Vista Recordings. So for those of you who ... <a title="St. Vincent Announces ‘Masseduction’ and Drops New Single" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/st-vincent-announces-masseduction-and-drops-new-single/" aria-label="Read more about St. Vincent Announces ‘Masseduction’ and Drops New Single">Read more</a>

The Harlem hip-hop collective A$AP Mob, lead by A$AP Rocky, dropped their debut album Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends back in 2016. The mob has never toured as a group, and after the death of founding member A$AP Yams, fans were uncertain as to if they ever would. But it looks like the A$AP Mob is ... <a title="A$AP Mob Announces ‘Too Cozy’ Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/aap-mob-announces-too-cozy-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about A$AP Mob Announces ‘Too Cozy’ Tour Dates">Read more</a>

Justin Bieber announced this afternoon via Facebook that he is cancelling the remaining dates on his “Purpose” world tour. However, Bieber failed to mention a reason for the cancellation, noting only “unforseen circumstances”. Unnamed sources are saying that Justin was “just over it.” But for a star as big as Bieber to leave all that ... <a title="Why Did Justin Bieber Cancel His Purpose Tour?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/why-did-justin-bieber-cancel-his-purpose-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Why Did Justin Bieber Cancel His Purpose Tour?">Read more</a>

It’s been one month since SZA, the only female artist signed on to famed Top Dawg Entertainment, dropped her highly anticipated debut album CTRL. The album, which has been lauded as one of the best to come out this Summer, features Travis Scott, Isaiah Rashad, and the one and only Kung-Fu Kenny. SZA’s CTRL is a soulful and honest ... <a title="SZA Announces North American Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sza-announces-north-american-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about SZA Announces North American Tour Dates">Read more</a>

It’s been nearly three years since singer/songwriter Annie Clark—better known as St. Vincent—released her self-titled masterpiece, an indie rock album that reached critical acclaim. Since, we’ve seen Annie Clark perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies, star on the cover of Guitar World, write, direct, and score her own movie, and even serve as ... <a title="St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear the Future’ Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/st-vincent-announces-fear-the-future-tour/" aria-label="Read more about St. Vincent Announces ‘Fear the Future’ Tour">Read more</a>

It’s been the most incredible journey for young Chicago MC Chance the Rapper, who, just last night, received the BET Humanitarian of the Year Award. This Summer, Chance will continue his “Be Encouraged” Tour, which includes headlining performances at music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Life is Beautiful Festival in Vegas. For those of you ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-will-return-to-nyc-this-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall">Read more</a>

The Weeknd just wrapped up the North American leg of his current world tour in promotion of his Daft Punk, pop R&B album Starboy. Now, Abel Tesfaye is getting ready to take off across the pond and extensively tour Europe. But those of you who weren’t able to catch the crooner in the states this go round ... <a title="The Weeknd Announces ‘Legend of the Fall’ Phase Two" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-weeknd-announces-legend-of-the-fall-phase-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Weeknd Announces ‘Legend of the Fall’ Phase Two">Read more</a>

It’s been a crazy six years for 2 Chainz, a rapper first known more for his guest verses than his solo work but who has definitely claimed a high-standing place in today’s hip-hop world. This year alone, 2 Chainz soared to the top and proved he is one of the most prolific rappers out there by rapidly ... <a title="2 Chainz Announces Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/2-chainz-announces-pretty-girls-like-trap-music-tour/" aria-label="Read more about 2 Chainz Announces Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour">Read more</a>

It’s been four years since Portugal. The Man dropped their eighth studio album Evil Friends, by far the longest stretch the band has left between albums. From 2006-2013, Portugal. The Man were releasing new albums every year, and considering the critical acclaim that came after Evil Friends, fans were baffled as to why the band left such a big ... <a title="Portugal. The Man Drop Second Single From ‘Woodstock’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/portugal-the-man-drops-new-single-from-woodstock/" aria-label="Read more about Portugal. The Man Drop Second Single From ‘Woodstock’">Read more</a>

Imagine Dragons is hitting the road this fall on the Evolve World Tour, promoting their new Evolve album. The tour will span 31 North American cities from September to November and they will be joined by Grouplove and K. Flay on select dates. Imagine Dragons hasn’t toured since 2015, so you can expect tickets to ... <a title="Imagine Dragons Evolve Tour | How to Get Cheap Tickets" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/imagine-dragons-evolve-tour-how-to-get-cheap-tickets/" aria-label="Read more about Imagine Dragons Evolve Tour | How to Get Cheap Tickets">Read more</a>

This past year, Chicago rapper Noname—born Fatimah Warner—appeared on NPR’s list of the top 50 albums of 2016 for her debut Telefone.  The album features fellow hip-hop artists Raury, Saba, Smino, and more. Telefone employs bright melodies and bouncy rhythms to ease the pain of Noname’s darker subject matter embedded in her lyrics. But what is overwhelmingly true ... <a title="Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/noname-performs-on-nprs-tiny-desk-concert-series/" aria-label="Read more about Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series">Read more</a>