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The Strumbellas Announce New EP And Headlining Tour
Fresh off a summer of electrifying festival appearances, acclaimed Canadian alternative rock band The Strumbellas are keeping the momentum going with the release of their brand-new single “Maybe It’s Me”, out now via Glassnote Records. The track follows their recent single “Hard Lines” and offers the second glimpse at their just-announced EP, Burning Bridges Into Dust, arriving October 24. Alongside the new music, the band has announced the 2025/26 headlining North American Into Dust tour with stops in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles, to name a few.
Produced by GRAMMY-nominated Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Train), “Maybe It’s Me” is a swirling mix of regret and hope, a late-night reflection on the moments that keep us awake, weighing heavy on the mind. Built on a rickety upright piano, roomy acoustic guitars, and Jimmy Chauveau’s plaintive vocal delivery, the song sways between vulnerability and release, echoing refrains like “Maybe it’s you / Maybe it’s me / Maybe it’s something I can’t see.”
“Sometimes our mind gets stuck on things,” the band shares. “Thoughts go around in a circle. Maybe it’s something we should have said last week, or something that went sideways years ago. ‘Maybe It’s Me’ is about this feeling, about being unable to break free from some moment that slipped from our grasp. A rickety upright piano and roomy acoustic guitars trace this regret, filling in the silence between singer Jimmy Chauveau’s mournful phrases. As often happens in a Strumbellas song, solace starts to creep in as the lonely early demo gets fleshed out and the joy of playing together bleeds into the track. By the end there’s a balance between remorse and hope for a future that could, in part, make up for the past.”
Whether it’s in a mini-van (that somehow contained six band members and a drum kit) or a tour bus, The Strumbellas don’t quit, criss-crossing countries and continents to bring music to their fans. Through thick and thin, the band keeps singing, writing, recording, and performing, and with Burning Bridges Into Dust they’re showing no signs of slowing down.
The upcoming EP marks a bold new chapter for The Strumbellas. Across its tracks, including “Hard Lines” and “Maybe It’s Me”, the band leans into their trademark mix of alt-rock grit and warmth, while experimenting with fresh sonic textures and storytelling approaches. Fans can expect the kind of stomping, sing-along hooks the band is known for, alongside moments of quiet introspection that reflect their evolution as songwriters and collaborators.
To bring the EP to life on stage, The Strumbellas will embark on their headlining North American Into Dust tour in the Winter of 2025 and Spring of 2026, including stops at iconic venues like History in Toronto, the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Le Poisson Rouge in New York City, 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, and The Regent in Los Angeles. Long celebrated for turning intimate and large halls alike into massive sing-alongs, the band is excited to greet fans both old and new.
Since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album My Father and the Hunter in 2012, The Strumbellas have become known for their heartfelt lyrics and irresistible melodies that inspire stomping, clapping, and singing along. The two-time JUNO Award winners built their reputation on dynamic follow-ups including 2013’s We Still Move on Dance Floors, 2016’s breakout Hope, and 2019’s Rattlesnake, which cemented their place at the forefront of the alt-rock and alt-country scenes.
The Strumbellas’ hit single “Spirits” catapulted them to international fame, achieving 5x Platinum certification and earning Gold records in several countries, along with over 500 million streams to date. They topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, won an iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist, and performed on some of television’s biggest stages, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
With “Hard Lines,” “Maybe It’s Me,” the forthcoming Burning Bridges Into Dust, and a tour across North America, The Strumbellas are once again proving why they remain one of the most compelling and beloved alternative bands of the past decade, and they’re just getting started.
Upcoming Shows
September 6, 2025 – Jasper, AB – Jasper Folk Fest
September 12, 2025 – London, ON – Rock the Runway
September 13, 2025 – Haverhill, MA – River Ruckus
November 13, 2025 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwell’s Concert Venue
November 14, 2025 – Toronto, ON – History
November 15, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Bronson Centre
November 17, 2025 – Charlottetown, PEI – PEI Brewing Company
November 18, 2025 – Halifax, NS – Casino Nova Scotia
November 19, 2025 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
November 21, 2025 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
November 23, 2025 – Kingston, ON – Grand Theatre
November 26, 2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
November 27, 2025 – Regina, SK – Casino Regina
November 28, 2025 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
November 29, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
December 1, 2025 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre
December 3, 2025 – Nanaimo, BC – The Port Theatre
December 4, 2025 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre
December 5, 2025 – Courtenay, BC – Sid Williams Theatre
December 7, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
February 18, 2026 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur
February 19, 2026 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
February 20, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
February 21, 2026 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theater
February 24, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage
February 25, 2026 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
February 27, 2026 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
February 28, 2026 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
March 2, 2026 – Santa Fe, NM – The Lensic
March 3, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
March 5, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
March 6, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
March 7, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
March 9, 2026 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
March 10, 2026 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
March 12, 2026 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
March 13, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
March 14, 2026 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theater
March 15, 2026 – Fort Collins, CO – The Aggie Theater
March 18, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
March 19, 2026 – Madison, WI – The Majestic
March 20, 2026 – Chicago, IL – HOB Chicago
March 21, 2026 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
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Tyla Announces 34-Date Global Tour in Support of New Album APOP*
Fresh off the release of her new album APOP*, South African singer-songwriter Tyla has announced a 34-date global tour that will take her across Europe, North America, and Africa.
The tour kicks off in Paris, France, in October before moving through the UK and Europe. Tyla will then begin the North American leg in San Francisco on November 13, followed by a stop at Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on November 15.
The singer will return to Canada later in the run for a November 26 performance at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum. From there, she’ll continue through the United States before heading back to Africa for shows in Lagos, Cape Town, and her hometown of Johannesburg, where the tour will wrap up.
The run marks Tyla‘s longest stretch of North American shows to date. She had originally planned a world tour in support of her 2024 self-titled debut album, but the trek was cancelled after she suffered an injury.
Tyla‘s breakout single “Water” became a global hit and earned her the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024. The song later received a remix featuring Travis Scott.
The upcoming tour follows the July 24 release of APOP*, Tyla‘s latest full-length project and the follow-up to her self-titled debut.
Presales for the tour begin Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on general sale Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. local time.
Tyla 2026–2027 Tour Dates:
10-12 Paris, France – Zenith Paris
10-13 Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
10-15 London, England – O2 Academy Brixton
10-18 Glasgow, England – O2 Academy Glasgow
10-19 Manchester, England – O2 Apollo Manchester
10-22 Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
10-24 Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric HALLE
10-25 Frankfurt, Germany – Stadthalle Offenbach
10-27 Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
10-29 Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet
10-30 Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
11-01 Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen
11-12 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
11-13 San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11-15 Vancouver, British Columbia – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
11-17 Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field
11-20 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
11-22 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
11-25 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11-26 Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
11-28 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
12-02 Washington, DC – The Anthem
12-05 Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
12-06 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
12-09 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
12-10 Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
12-11 Austin, TX – Moody Center
12-14 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
12-15 San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
12-16 Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
12-19 Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas
12-22 Lagos, Nigeria – TBA
01-04 Cape Town, South Africa – Green Point Track
01-09 Johannesburg, South Africa – Expo Centre, Nasrec
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For You Fest Turns The Social Feed Into A Live Festival Experience
For You Fest turns the social feed into a live festival experience as the first large-scale festival built around creator culture. Fans can watch live podcast tapings, attend creator-led workshops, enjoy music and comedy performances, and meet the creators they follow online. The inaugural festival includes an all-star lineup including Quenlin Blackwell, Tana Mongeau, DJ Trixie Mattel, Trisha Paytas, Patrick Ta, Wisdom Kaye, Caleb Hearon, Drew Afualo, Meg Stalter, Owen Thiele, and more. For You Fest takes place November 14–15 at Great Park in Irvine, California. The presale for all ticket types begins Friday, July 10 at 10am PT with guaranteed lowest price 2-Day GA Tickets available for one hour only at www.foryoufestival.com.
For You Fest will feature programming on three stages (Podcast & Comedy, Music, Beauty & Fashion), including live podcast performances with Quenlin Blackwell (“Feeding Starving Celebrities”), Tana Mongeau (“Brand Safe”), and Owen Thiele, comedy sets from Caleb Hearon & Drew Afualo and Meg Stalter, musical performances by DJ Trixie Mattel, Trisha Paytas and Meg Stalter, and beauty and fashion masterclasses with Patrick Ta and Wisdom Kaye.
The Culinary and Beauty & Fashion Workshops are add-on experiences that give fans exclusive, hands-on access to some of their favorite chefs, creators, and industry experts. Fans will enjoy interactive instruction, insider tips, and live Q&A sessions while learning new skills in fully equipped workshop stations. Whether creating delicious recipes from scratch or discovering the latest beauty and fashion techniques, attendees will leave with memorable experiences, exclusive products, recipes, specialty ingredients, signed items, or custom keepsakes, depending on their selected workshop. In addition, Meet & Greets offer attendees the opportunity to connect one-on-one with their favorite creators beyond the stage. Fans can share a personal moment, take photos, create content together, and make lasting memories in an intimate setting that brings them closer to the personalities they love.
In addition to live activities across the stages, fans can enjoy shopping in the Trend Market, where they can discover, sample and shop buzzworthy brands, and enjoy crave-worthy bites and sips at the Food & Bev Village.
The presale for 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission, Pit Viewing, VIP, Besties and Suite Tickets begins at 10am on July 10 at www.foryoufestival.com, with guaranteed lowest price 2-Day GA Tickets available for one hour only. A general onsale will follow if tickets remain. Layaway plans are available. Children 2 and under may enter for free with a ticketed adult.
Pit Viewing Ticket offers access to exclusive front-of-stage viewing, with complimentary water. Tickets options include Pit Viewing at the Podcast & Comedy Stage or Pit Viewing at the Music Stage.
VIP Guests will enjoy unlimited access to the VIP Lounge, featuring shade, relaxed seating, complimentary beauty amenities to touch up your festival flare, early access to shop at the Trend Market, complimentary tote pre-packed with festival samples, air-conditioned restrooms, private bar with drinks for purchase, complimentary water refill station, access to a dedicated Premium entrance lane into the festival, an exclusive Photo-Op, dedicated checkout lane at the festival store, and onsite VIP hospitality staff.
The 2-Person Besties Package includes preferred entry, unlimited access to the ultra-exclusive Besties Lounge which includes shade, relaxed seating and complimentary all-day drinks and grab & go snacks, access to the VIP Lounge, exclusive front-of-stage viewing at both the Podcast & Comedy Stage and the Music Stage, dedicated viewing at the Beauty Stage, one reserved parking spot, a dedicated concierge, private golf cart transportation, access to the Artist Village and the Guest Lounge, one meet and greet of your choice, early access to the Trend Market, and an exclusive Besties festival gift.
Get the gang together and grab a Suite! Suites offer unlimited access to a dedicated, private space for 15 guests per day, expansive views of the Podcast & Comedy Stage, access to Pit Viewing at the Music Stage, expedited entry via a dedicated Hospitality Entrance, a private bar, hosted daily dinners, complimentary grab and go snacks, access to the VIP Lounge and all GA areas, air-conditioned restrooms, two reserved parking spaces, and on-site Suite hospitality staff.
For You Fest is produced by C3 Presents, producers of Lollapalooza, and Live Nation.