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Cœur de pirate Announces New Album & International Tour

After four years dedicated to launching and growing her label, Bravo Musique,Cœur de pirate (Béatrice Martin) is making a triumphant return to the stage with a highly anticipated seventh album, set for release this fall. Alongside this new chapter in her musical journey, she is embarking on an extensive international tour, reconnecting with fans across Canada, and the world.
The tour, marking her first major series of performances since 2021, will begin in Quebec before expanding to the rest of Canada, including a long-awaited return to Toronto. From there, Cœur de pirate will bring her distinctive sound to Europe, with performances in France – where she continues to be a beloved figure – as well as in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. For tour dates and ticket details, visit coeurdepirate.com.
This new era of Cœur de pirate’s artistry introduces a fresh trio format for her live shows, blending intimate, heartfelt moments with soaring melodies. The production will showcase her dynamic presence – both as a pianist and as an electrifying performer who effortlessly commands the stage. In true Cœur de pirate fashion, she brings an emotional depth to each performance, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience for her audience.
Since her breakthrough in 2008, Cœur de pirate has continually expanded her creative influence, earning eight Félix Awards, a JUNO, and a Victoire de la musique. Beyond her music, she has established herself as a multifaceted entrepreneur, balancing her artistic career with leadership roles in both the entertainment and fashion industries. As the president and artistic director of Bravo Musique et Talents, she is shaping the next generation of artists, using her platform to champion new talent. At the same time, she remains a cultural force in Europe, recently gracing Danse avec les stars and serving as an ambassador for Maison Perrier.
With a flourishing label and a new album on the horizon, Cœur de pirate is proving once again that she is not just an artist but a visionary – a musician, a mentor, and a powerhouse shaping the future of Francophone pop.
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Sombr Announces 2026 ‘You Are the Reason Tour’ Across North America
Rising rock artist sombr is hitting the road in a big way this year. The newly announced You Are the Reason Tour spans 37 dates, bringing the singer to arenas and major festivals across North America through summer and fall.
The run begins with a handful of high-profile appearances in July, including stops in Mexico City, a set at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and a performance at Lollapalooza. The full tour officially kicks off September 29 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, marking the start of a packed fall schedule.
From there, sombr will move through major cities including Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia. The tour wraps November 23 with a final show at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The tour’s support lineup is just as notable. Artists like Interpol, King Princess, The Last Dinner Party, The Hellp, and Dove Cameron are set to appear across select dates, giving the tour a strong mix of indie, pop, and alternative energy.
Tickets roll out in stages. An artist presale begins April 14 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by additional presales, including a Spotify offering on April 16. General ticket sales open April 17 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster. Fans can also look to StubHub, where resale tickets are backed by the platform’s FanProtect guarantee, though prices may vary depending on demand.
With a mix of big rooms, festival slots, and a stacked opener lineup, sombr’s upcoming run looks set to be a busy—and loud—season.
SOMBR 2026 TOUR DATES
04/18 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
05/24 – Napa, CA @ BottleRock Napa Valley
07/22 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Pepsi Center ~
07/26 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ~
07/30 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/01 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/11 – Budapest, Hungary @ Sziget Festival
08/13 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Syd For Solen
08/14 – Oslo, Norway @ Øyafestivalen
08/15 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Way Out West
08/16 – Helsinki, Finland @ Flow Festival
08/20 – Gampel, Switzerland @ Openair Gampel
08/22 – Biddinghuizen, Netherlands @ Lowlands
08/23 – Hasselt, Belgium @ Pukkelpop
08/26 – Paris, France @ Rock En Seine
08/28 – Stradbally, Ireland @ Electric Picnic
08/29 – Reading, United Kingdom @ Reading Festival
08/30 – Leeds, United Kingdom @ Leeds Festival
09/01 – Munich, Germany @ Superbloom
09/11 – Quebec City, QC @ Fono Festival
09/12 – New Glasgow, NS @ Sommo Festival
09/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena +#
10/01 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena +§
10/02 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center +§
10/06 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center +‡
10/07 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center +‡
10/09 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center +‡
10/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Kia Forum +‡
10/13 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena +‡
10/14 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena +‡
10/16 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center +*
10/17 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center +*
10/18 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center +*
10/20 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center +*
10/22 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena +*
10/24 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena +*
10/25 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center +*
10/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center +*
10/28 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +*
10/30 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center =*
10/31 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center =*
11/01 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center =*
11/03 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum =*
11/04 – Chicago, IL @ United Center =*
11/06 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse =^
11/07 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena =^
11/08 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena =^
11/10 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena =^
11/12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena =^
11/13 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Arena =^
11/14 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center =^
11/16 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena =^
11/18 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden =^
11/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena =^
11/21 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center =^
11/23 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden =^
# = w/ Interpol
* = w/ The Last Dinner Party
‡ = w/ Tom Odell
^ = w/ Dove Cameron
§ = w/ Balu Brigada
~ = w/ King Princess
+ = w/ The Hellp
= = w/ Hannah Jadagu
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The Strokes Announce Global Tour across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan
The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan kicking off in June and running through the fall.
The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The O2, Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre, Paris’ Accor Arena, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and more. Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron and ÖLÜM will support select dates across the tour.
Further information and fan registration is on thestrokes.com, with presales beginning Wednesday, April 15 and general on sale this Friday, April 17. To participate in the Artist Presale in North America you must sign up here by Tuesday, April 14 at 9am ET.
The Strokes are fresh from Coachella’s first weekend, with headline sets for Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Japan’s Summer Sonic 2026 and more to come this spring and summer.
Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records—get it here. Last week, the band shared the first single from the album, “Going Shopping.”
Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin and finished around the globe, Reality Awaits marks the band’s first new music since 2020’s much-lauded The New Abnormal and extensive global touring in its wake.
The Strokes are a band from New York City. Since their 2001 debut, their beloved discography has defined the sound of a generation.
THE STROKES LIVE
June 12—Manchester, TN—Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 15—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre*
June 17—Chicago, IL—United Center*
June 19—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center*
June 21—Toronto, ON—RBC Amphitheatre*
June 23—Boston, MA—TD Garden*
June 26—Philadelphia, PA—TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann*
June 27—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion*
July 12—Richmond, VA—Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront☨
July 14—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center*
July 15—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center*
July 17—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Insurance Amphitheater‡
July 19—Saint Paul, MN—Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
July 22—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre†
July 23—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre†
August 8—San Francisco, CA—Outside Lands Music Festival
August 14—Tokyo, JP—Summer Sonic
August 15—Osaka, JP—Summer Sonic
August 22—Pasadena, CA—Just Like Heaven
August 25—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 27—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena
August 28—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena
September 12—Tampa, FL—Benchmark International Arena
September 13—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live
September 17—Charlotte, NC—Truliant Amphitheater
September 18—Atlanta, GA—Shaky Knees Music Festival
September 20—Asbury Park, NJ—Sea.Hear.Now Festival
October 6—London, U.K.—The O2§
October 11—Amsterdam, NL—Ziggo Dome§
October 13—Dusseldorf, DE—PSD Bank Dome§
October 15—Berlin, DE—Uber Arena§
October 17—Bologna, IT—Unipol Arena§
October 20—Barcelona, ES—Palau Sant Jordi§
October 22—Paris, FR—Accor Arena§
October 25—Newcastle, U.K.—Utilita Arena§
October 26—Manchester, U.K.—Co-op Live§
October 28—Dublin, IE—3Arena§
*with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser
☨with Hamilton Leithauser
‡with Cage the Elephant and Thundercat
†with Hamilton Leithauser and ÖLÜM
§with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron
