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Mt. Joy Releases New Single “God Loves Weirdos”
Mt. Joy return with their brand new single “God Loves Weirdos”, out everywhere today. The track is the latest offering from their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hope We Have Fun, arriving May 30. Following the release of single “Coyote,” “God Loves Weirdos” similarly taps into the soul of the band’s journey- long nights on the road. Layered with muted guitar and atmospheric keys, the song spotlights frontman Matt Quinn’s earnest vocals. Listen to “God Loves Weirdos” here.
After nearly a decade of grassroots touring and three critically acclaimed albums, Mt. Joy has cemented themselves as one of the most rapidly growing and magnetic live acts around. The band’s steady climb culminated in a banner year in 2024, selling out legendary venues like Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and more. Their 70-date North American and European headline tour sold over 180,000 tickets, a testament to the devoted community they’ve built from the ground up and on the road.
Now, as they prepare to release Hope We Have Fun, Mt. Joy is launching into their most ambitious live chapter yet: an extensive 2025 headline tour that will see them playing to arena-sized crowds across the U.S. and Europe, as well as major festival slots including Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo, and a coveted headlining set at Newport Folk Festival.
Recorded in bursts between tour dates, Hope We Have Fun is both a celebration and reflection. “God Loves Weirdos” dives deeper into life on the road, after the stage lights go out,” says Matt Quinn. “You pull into the gas station and those are your date nights — goofing around at a truck stop, looking at all the funny T-shirts. Maybe the road is pulling you apart, but then you have those moments where you’re laughing and thinking, this is so fun… I love this person.’”
The album captures that surreal emotional terrain: the exhaustion and euphoria, the heartbreaks and hotel rooms, the glory and the grit. “God Loves Weirdos” is a snapshot of those moments, a reminder of the power in sticking together and dancing through the madness.
With over 1 billion global streams, six Top 5 AAA radio hits, and performances on stages from Jimmy Kimmel Live to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Mt. Joy has evolved from DIY darlings to festival headliners without ever losing their spark. Hope We Have Fun is the soundtrack to that evolution — weird, wild, and full of heart.
Hope We Have Fun Track Listing – Out May 30:
- More More More
- Coyote
- In The Middle (ft. Gigi Perez)
- Pink Lady
- God Loves Weirdos
- Scared I’m Gonna Fuck You Up
- Lucy
- Groove In Gotham
- Wild and Rotten (ft. Nathaniel Rateliff)
- Highway Queen
- She Wants To Go Dancing
- You Are Who She Loves
- Hope We Have Fun.
HOPE WE HAVE FUN 2025 TOUR DATES:
April 19 – John Paul Jones Arena – Charlottesville, VA
April 21 – KEMBA Live! – Outdoors – Columbus, OH
April 25 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC
April 26 – High Water Festival – North Charleston, SC
May 4 – BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL – Redondo Beach, CA
June 6 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre – Sterling Heights, MI
June 7 – Stage AE – Outdoors – Pittsburgh, PA
June 8 – The Governors Ball Music Festival – New York, NY
June 10 – Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo – Essex Junction, VT
June 12 – MegaCorp Pavilion – Newport, KY
June 13 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
June 14 – Bonnaroo – Manchester, TN
June 17 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN
June 19 – Thompson’s Point – Portland, ME
June 20 – Green River Festival – Greenfield, MA
June 20-June 22 – Mountain Jam Music Festival – Highmount, NY
June 27 – Rough Trade East – London, UK
June 28 – BST Hyde Park – London, UK
June 29 – Banquet Records – London, UK
June 30 – HMW Manchester – Manchester, UK
July 4 – July 5 – Zootown Festival – Missoula, MT
July 23 – July 27 – FloydFest – Floyd, VA
July 27 – Newport Folk Festival – Newport, RI
August 9 – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB
August 10 – Edmonton Folk Festival (Gallagher Park) – Edmonton, AB
August 12 – Twilight Concert Series at Library Square – Salt Lake City, UT
August 14 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
August 15 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre – Denver, CO
August 17 – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – Nampa, ID
August 19 – Deer Lake Park – Burnaby, BC
August 20 – WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA
August 22 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
August 23 – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
August 24 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
August 26 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA
September 11 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
September 12 – September 14 – Borderland Music Festival – East Aurora, NY
September 13 – United Center – Chicago, IL
September 16 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
September 17 – Kohl Center – Madison, WI
September 20 – TD Garden – Boston, MA
September 23 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC
September 24 – ExploreAsheville.com Arena – Asheville, NC
September 26 – TD Pavilion at The Mann – Philadelphia, PA
September 27 – TD Pavilion at The Mann – Philadelphia, PA
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Young Miko Announces the ‘Late Checkout Tour’
GRAMMY®-nominated global artist Young Miko announces her “Late Checkout Tour.” The 31-date tour will span 11 countries, marking her most ambitious tour to date, the first time Young Miko will embark on an arena tour, and aligning with the defining moment she is experiencing in her career. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off July 3 at Roskilde Festival in Denmark, launching a European festival run before she heads to Mexico for a major stretch in September. From there, she will close out the year across key U.S. markets including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, New York, and Los Angeles, marking her most expansive international routing to date. See full routing and ticketing information below.
The announcement arrives at a time when Young Miko has firmly established herself at the forefront of global music. Her sophomore album “Do Not Disturb” debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut USA and No. 4 globally, while also landing on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Standout track “WASSUP” achieved global viral success and earned a spot on prestigious year-end lists, including Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Songs of 2025, while “Likey Likey” continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. That growing cultural impact was further recognized at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, where she was honored with Outstanding Music Artist.
Fans first got a taste of Young Miko’s arena presence last year when she joined Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR as an opening act for eight select dates in key markets including Orlando, Philadelphia, and New York. Shortly after, she made her arena headlining debut in her native Puerto Rico, announcing her first-ever headline show at the iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico. The show sold out in just 90 minutes, leading to a second date being added, with both nights selling out. Beyond music, she has expanded her cultural impact in meaningful ways, most recently partnering with GAP for the brand’s “Sweats Like This” campaign. As the face of its first-ever Spanish-language campaign and the first openly queer Latina to star in a GAP campaign. With each milestone, Young Miko continues to shape the sound, style, and direction of a new generation, solidifying her role as one of the most influential voices in global music today.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, April 10 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Late Checkout Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 7 at 10AM local time until Thurs., April 9 at 11:59PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VERIZON PRESALE:Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Late Checkout Tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Tuesday, April 7 at 10AM local time until Thurs., April 9 at 11:59PM local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, Meet & Greet and individual photo with Young Miko, invitation to the pre-show Young Miko soundcheck, exclusive access to the pre-show VIP lounge La Casa Miko & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
TOUR DATES FOR THE LATE CHECKOUT TOUR:
^ General on sale for London on Mon, April 13
Jul 3 – Roskilde, DK – Roskilde Festival
Jul 4 – Nuremberg, DE – Latin Airport Festival
Jul 5 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria
Jul 8 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max
Jul 10 – London, UK – Here at Outernet^
Jul 11 – Málaga, ES – TBA
Jul 12 – Paris, FR – Bataclan
Jul 15 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
Jul 16 – Bern, CH – Gurtenfestival
Jul 18 – Berlin, DE – Lollapalooza
Jul 19 – Dour, DE – Dour Festival
Jul 23 – Milan, IT – Magnolia Club
Jul 25 – Coruña, ES – Morriña Festival
Jul 27 – València, ES – Far València
Aug 2 – St Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
Sep 17 – Guadalajara, MX – Arena VFG
Sep 19 – Monterrey, MX – Arena Monterrey
Sep 22 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Sep 25 – Merida, MX – Foro GNP
Oct 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 15 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Oct 17 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
Oct 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
Oct 22 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
Oct 24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Oct 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Oct 29 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
Oct 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Nov 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Nov 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Nov 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
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MONSTA X Announce North American Dates On World Tour [THE X : NEXUS]
Global superstars MONSTA X today announced North American dates on their 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS]. Promoted by Live Nation, the newly added shows kick off Saturday, October 3 in Fairfax, VA at EagleBank Arena, with stops in New York, Boston, Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping Saturday, October 24 in Seattle, WA at WAMU Theater.
The tour marks the group’s first large-scale outing in four years following their 2022 MONSTA X ‘NO LIMIT’ TOUR and first launched earlier this year with three nights at KSPO DOME in Seoul. Since debuting over a decade ago, MONSTA X have continued to evolve their sound and grow a global fanbase. Throughout [THE X : NEXUS] the group will reaffirm their reputation as trust-worthy performers, delivering their signature style with elevated live vocals and unmatched onstage chemistry.
The 2026 tour celebrates hits from across MONSTA X’s 11-year career while supporting their third full-length English album,《Unfold》released Friday, April 3. Listen to the album HERE. The 10-track project, featuring focus track ‘heal,’ and singles, ‘growing pains,’ and ‘baby blue,’ marks their first U.S. release in over four years and highlights a dynamic blend of pop and ballads.
As the first K-pop group to release three full English albums, MONSTA X continues to push the boundaries of global crossover, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most internationally resonant acts. At its core, Unfold explores themes of healing and growth, confronting emotional challenges head-on throughout the album’s narrative.
The title [THE X : NEXUS] reflects a bond that goes beyond the long-standing connection between MONSTA X and MONBEBE (their official fanbase), signaling a deeper sense of unity and a new chapter forward. Built on more than a decade of shared growth, the tour represents a key artistic evolution and is set to further strengthen the group’s global impact.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, April 14 at 3pm local time at LiveNation.com.
2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] NORTH AMERICA DATES:
Sat Oct 3 – Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena
Tue Oct 6 – New York, NY – Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden
Thu Oct 8 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Oct 10 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Tue Oct 13 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Thu Oct 15 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sat Oct 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Tue Oct 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Thu Oct 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sat Oct 24 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater