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Deep Purple Announce 2026 Tour with Special Guests: Kansas and Jefferson Starship
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Having sold more than 100 million albums and filled global stadiums and arenas for decades, there’s little wonder that the band’s influence is so highly regarded. The band was presented the ‘Legend Award’ at the 2008 World Music Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Deep Purple truly are ‘rock royalty’, with an ongoing reign.
With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas, both keeping their sound fresh and attracting new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception. The celebrated MKII line up of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore were responsible for creating many of the defining rock albums of the early 70’s, including Made In Japan, universally accepted as one of the most important and influential live albums of all time.
Known as one of the hardest working bands ever, Deep Purple has continued to release #1 albums and tour globally since forming in 1968, with little rest. The past 10 years alone has seen the band achieve over 2 million album sales and 4 consecutive #1’s in Germany for their last 4 studio albums, (all of which have also attained top positions across Europe), impressively underlining that the British legends remain at the forefront of international rock in the new millennium.
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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.
Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single “Carry OnWayward Son”, and another triple-Platinum single “Dust in the Wind”. KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. “Carry On Wayward Son” continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and “Dust In the Wind” has been played on the radio more than three million times.
Deep Purple Tour Dates 2026:
Aug. 04 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *
Aug. 08 – Clearwater, FL – The Daycare Sound
Aug. 09 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Casino
Aug. 12 – Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 13 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
Aug. 15 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre *
Aug. 17 – Laval, QC – Bell Place *
Aug. 18 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *
Aug. 19 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre *
Aug. 21 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob
Aug. 22 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Casino
Aug. 24 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheatre
Aug. 25 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia
Aug. 27 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
Aug. 29 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre *
Aug. 31 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome *
Sep. 02 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre *
Sep. 04 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley *
Sep. 05 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre *
Sep. 06 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre
Sep. 08 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amp *
Sep. 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood
Sep. 11 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
Sep. 12 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center
* with JEFFERSON STARSHIP
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i-dle Release New Single “Crow”
Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop powerhouse i-dle returns with their striking new single, “Crow,” out now via CUBE Entertainment. The track offers a first glimpse into the group’s highly anticipated forthcoming mini album, We made, arriving July 6. The release is part of an exciting new chapter for the global superstars, who will take the stage at Lollapalooza this summer for one of their biggest U.S. appearances to date.
“Crow” is a powerful, rock-infused anthem that embodies i-dle’s signature confidence and self-determination. Driven by soaring guitars and an unshakable sense of purpose, the track delivers a message of resilience and independence, declaring that the group is no longer guided by fate or chance, but by their own vision and conviction.
“Crow” arrives on the heels of a breakout run for i-dle in the U.S. that has seen the group continue its rapid ascent as a global phenomenon. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Mono,” i-dle landed a digital cover of PAPER Magazine, earning praise for their artistic vision and cultural impact. The group also captivated national audiences with performances on The TODAY Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show, further demonstrating the commanding stage presence and live vocal prowess that have become hallmarks of their success. With a major Lollapalooza appearance and new music on the horizon, i-dle’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
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Olivia Rodrigo Releases Third Studio Album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’
Today, GRAMMY Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released her third studio album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in loveout now via Geffen Records. Limited-edition merchandise, curated collectibles, vinyl and more are available now.
Listen/buy you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love HERE
Alongside the album, Rodrigo released the official music video for new track “stupid song” out today. Directed by Mitch Ryan and shot in New York City, the video was choreographed by and features Prima Ballerina Tiler Peck and other dancers from the NYC Ballet and American Ballet Theater – watch here.
The first single released from the album “drop dead”, made Rodrigo the first person ever to debut the first 3 singles off their first 3 albums at #1. Listen/watch here. The second single released from the album, “the cure” also hit #1 on several Billboard charts including the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, and Alternative Digital Song Sales charts. Listen/watch here.
Last month, Rodrigo took the stage at Spotify’s Billions Club Live, celebrating the milestone of nine songs surpassing one billion streams each, cementing her place among the platform’s most-streamed artists. The concert film is available on the platform now. Rodrigo also performed a surprise live set at Primavera Sound, debuting her new song “what’s wrong with me” featuring Robert Smith of The Cure.
Rodrigo recently announced The Unraveled Tour kicking off in September, quickly selling out globally with over 1 million tickets sold, added stops due to demand, and breaking several venue records. The tour was originally announced with four dates in Brooklyn and quickly expanded to a massive 10-show residency at Barclays Center. Rodrigo also set the venue performance record at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, bringing the total to an historic 10 dates, establishing a new venue benchmark. At London’s O2 with 11 nights set to perform, Rodrigo joins an elite group of artists who have reached double-digit residencies at the venue including Prince, The Spice Girls, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Elton John, and Rihanna.
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Tracklist:
girl so in love (SIDE A)
1. drop dead
2. stupid song
3. honeybee
4. maggots for brains
5. u + me = <3
6. my way
7. purple
you seem pretty sad (SIDE B)
8. the cure
9. begged
10. what’s wrong with me (feat. Robert Smith of The Cure)
11. less
12. expectations
13. cigarette smoke
THE UNRAVELED TOUR 2026/2027 DATES:
Fri, Sep 25 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Sat, Sep 26 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Tue, Sep 29 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Wed, Sep 30 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Sat, Oct 3 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Sun, Oct 4 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Wed, Oct 7 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Thu, Oct 8 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Sun, Oct 11 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Mon, Oct 12 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Thu, Oct 15 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sat, Oct 17 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sun, Oct 18 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Oct 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Thu, Oct 22 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Mon, Oct 26 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Tue, Oct 27 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Thu, Oct 29 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Fri, Oct 30 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Sat, Nov 7 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Sun, Nov 8 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Wed, Nov 11 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Thu, Nov 12 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Sun, Nov 15 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Mon, Nov 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Thu, Nov 19 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Fri, Nov 20 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Mon, Nov 23 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Nov 24 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Dec 1 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Wed, Dec 2 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Mon, Dec 7 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Tue, Dec 8 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Fri, Dec 11 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Sat, Dec 12 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Tue, Dec 15 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Wed, Dec 16 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Sat, Dec 19 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Sun, Dec 20 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Tue, Jan 12 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 13 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sat, Jan 16 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sun, Jan 17 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 20 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 21 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Jan 24 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Mon, Jan 25 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 28 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Jan 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Feb 11 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Mon, Feb 15 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Tue, Feb 16 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 19 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Tue, Feb 23 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Feb 24 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 27 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Feb 28 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Mar 19 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Sat, Mar 20 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Tue, Mar 23 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Wed, Mar 24 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Sat, Mar 27 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Mar 28 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 1 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Fri, Apr 2 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Mon, Apr 5 — London, UK — The O2~
Tue, Apr 6 — London, UK — The O2~
Thu, Apr 8 — London, UK — The O2~
Fri, Apr 9 — London, UK — The O2~
Mon, Apr 12 — London, UK — The O2~ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Apr 14 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 15 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, Apr 19 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 20 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Fri, Apr 23 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena=
Sat, Apr 24 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 27 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Wed, Apr 28 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Sat, May 1 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Sun, May 2 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Wed, May 5 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Thu, May 6 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Sun, May 9 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, May 10 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
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