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Timmy Skelly Releases “Nowhere Land”
Rising artist Timmy Skelly returns with “Nowhere Land”, a bold new track following his breakout Dive Bar Sermon EP, which landed him on the Boston Calling and Wonderfront stages and tours with Jimmy Eat World, Wilderado, Evan Honer, upcoming Ritchie Mitch & The Coal Miners, plus a spot on the coveted Bonnaroo lineup. Co-produced with Noah Ehler (Kendrick Lamar, d4vd, Laufey, Kevin Abstract), the single arrives via Live2 and Neon Gold Records here.
Timmy Skelly adds “Nowhere Land”: “Noah and I were listening to a lot of “The Band” when we left LA to write and record our first full-length project together. We were aiming for a concept album, something we had been pining to lure from the muse ever since we started collaborating years ago. We rented an airbnb in the snowy mountains of northern California and set up shop. The airbnb had our only non-negotiable asset, an upright piano. Nothing in the house was designed for recording.. we loved it. We brought our own drums, mics, and a mess of string instruments (banjo, cello, fiddle, guitars) and set up a “control room” in a little family room, quaintly equipped with a wood furnace and a Christmas tree full of lights (it was February).
Nowhere Land was the first record we stumbled into. It started as a rowdy tribute to a night out and kind of became the establishing atmosphere for the entire project. We wanted backing vocals that sounded like Crosby, Stills & Nash, we wanted a chorus that stomped like a drunken mass on a wooden bar floor, and we wanted to get into a new zone to end the song, something epic, something anthemic. Noah and I both deeply believe that world building is a most important element in pure song craft.. we want the listener to be teleported into a new universe, one that they can hide in, revel in and share. We felt like this song established the world, and for that reason seemed to be the perfect debut single for my second EP, Meet Me in Nowhere Land.”
He describes his self-appointed genre “Midwest Y’allternative” as “a bit of everything I grew up on, including cornfields, lakefronts, my Dad’s red ‘79 Volkswagen bug playing Tom Petty and country radio, tall tales by the firepit, Friday night football, whispered prayers, frozen kisses and the smell of Halloween.”
On his debut Dive Bar Sermon EP, Timmy Skelly collaborated with James Flannigan (Matt Maeson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kodaline, etc) and with Noah Ehler (d4vd, Laufey, Hailey Knox) to build upon his epic songwriting. Especially the collaboration on “Come on Diana” with Flannigan is gripping; manifesting his dream girl out on the open road over infectious Grouplove melodies and sun-soaked Midwest Americana guitars. Timmy says: “I’ve learned a lot while working in bars. I’ve learned even more while drinking in bars. This record is for all those lessons, those “sermons” from the good book of the neon church. Best enjoyed with a cold beverage or a long cool drive.”
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Beck Announces Ride Lonesome Single & Tour
Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.”
Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of North America’s most renowned theaters and amphitheaters.
The Ride Lonesome Tour, promoted by Live Nation, will kick off September 16 at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre, with stops including the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Greek in L.A., Red Rocks, two nights each at The Masonic in SF, Massey Hall in Toronto and the Brooklyn Paramount, and more, before concluding October 31 at The Truth in Nashville.
Tickets for Beck’s Ride Lonesome Tour go on sale Friday, April 24 at 10am local time. For further information, go to Beck.com.
Produced by Beck and Mixed by Nigel Godrich, the song “Ride Lonesome” evokes the beautiful and haunting sonic landscapes and textures of 2015 Album of the Year GRAMMY winner Morning Phase and its spiritual predecessor, 2002’s classic Sea Change—and features multiple musicians who played on those milestone releases. From the resonant acoustic guitar strains of its opening to the emotional peaks of its final chorus, this long-awaited new original composition is the first indication of a different yet familiar direction for Beck in the year ahead.
Citi is the official card of the Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 21 at 11am local time until Thursday, April 23 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
BECK: Ride Lonesome Tour
09-16 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09-18 Woodinville, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle
09-19 Portland, OR Keller Auditorium
09-22 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl*
09-23 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
09-25 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
09-26 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
10-01 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
10-03 Omaha, NE Steelhouse Omaha
10-04 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
10-06 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
10-07 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
10-09 Chicago, IL The Auditorium
10-12 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
10-14 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
10-15 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
10-17 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10-18 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
10-22 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
10-23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
10-25 Washington, DC The Anthem
10-27 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
10-28 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
10-30 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
10-31 Nashville, TN The Truth
*not a Live Nation event
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Karol G Announces Massive New World Tour, “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour”
Following her history-making headline performances at Coachella over the past two weekends, KAROL G became the first Latina artist to headline the festival, delivering a transformative, culture-defining moment felt across the global music landscape. Widely recognized as a powerful celebration of Latin culture and unity, the performance marked a defining milestone not only in her career, but in the continued global expansion of Latin music.
Today, KAROL G announces her highly anticipated “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” marking the next chapter in a career that continues to push boundaries and set new industry standards. The tour will see KAROL G become the first Latina artist to headline stadiums across Europe as part of a global tour, further expanding her historic impact on the world stage. Tickets for the tour, promoted by Live Nation, will be available starting Monday, April 27 through various presales. For more information, visit karolgmusic.com.
PRESALE: Fans in select markets will get first access to tickets through various presales, including an exclusive artist presale beginning Monday, April 27. To be eligible for the artist presale in the USA, Canada and Europe, fans must register at karolgmusic.com between now and Friday, April 24 at 7AM PST. Fans in Latin America can sign up at karolgmusic.com for more information including updates on ticket sales in those cities.
TICKETS: General on-sale timing will vary by market. Fans should check karolgmusic.com for specific details regarding their city.
VIP: 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, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed merch items & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
Building on that momentum, her 2025 album TROPICOQUETA marked her fourth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and delivered the largest U.S. streaming week ever for a Latin album by a woman, further expanding her creative universe and global reach. The announcement also follows the historic Mañana Será Bonito World Tour, a multi-continent run that sold more than 2.3 million tickets across 62 shows and grossed over $300 million, closing with four sold-out nights at Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the most iconic finales in recent touring history.
With more than 117 billion career streams, over 310 RIAA Platinum certifications in the U.S., and a historic Grammy Awards win for Best Música Urbana Album, KAROL G has become one of the most decorated and streamed female artists in the world. Her groundbreaking album MAÑANA SERÁ BONITOmade history as the first Spanish-language album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, further solidifying her global influence.
On stage, KAROL G has set a new global standard for live performance, consistently delivering immersive, high-impact shows that resonate with audiences around the world. With “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” KAROL G is set to once again raise the bar, delivering her most ambitious and immersive live experience to date as she brings her music and cultural impact to fans around the world.
VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR TOUR DATES:
*Not a Live Nation Date
Fri, Jul 24 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium
Wed, Jul 29 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
Sun, Aug 2 – Landover, MD – Northwest Stadium
Fri, Aug 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
Fri, Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
Fri, Aug 21 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
Wed, Aug 26 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
Sat, Aug 29 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
Wed, Sep 2 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
Sun, Sep 6 – El Paso, TX – Sun Bowl Stadium
Sat, Sep 12 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
Thu, Sep 17 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Thu, Sep 24 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sun, Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Reliant Stadium
Fri, Oct 2 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Fri, Oct 9 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
Thu, Oct 15 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
Fri, Nov 6 – Monterrey, MX – Estadio BBVA
Fri, Nov 13 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
Fri, Nov 27 – San José, CR – Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica*
Fri, Dec 4 – Bogotá, CO – Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium*
Fri, Jan 15 – Quito, EC – Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa*
Fri, Jan 22 – Lima, PE – Estadio Nacional
Thu, Jan 28 – Santiago, CL – Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos*
Fri, Feb 5 – Buenos Aires, AR – TBC*
Fri, Feb 12 – São Paulo, BR – Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
Fri, Feb 19 – Santo Domingo, DO – Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez*
Fri, Feb 26 – San Juan, PR – Estadio Hiram Bithorn Sosa*
Thu, Jun 3 – Barcelona, ES – Estadio Olímpic
Fri, Jun 11 – Sevilla, ES – Estadio Olímpico La Cartuja
Fri, Jun 18 – Lisbon, PT – Estádio da Luz
Thu, Jun 24 – Madrid, ES – Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Thu, Jul 1 – Paris, FR – Paris La Défense Arena
Tue, Jul 6 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Sat, Jul 10 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA
Wed, Jul 14 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy
Sat, Jul 17 – Düsseldorf, DE – Merkur Spiel-Arena
Wed, Jul 21 – Lyon, FR – Groupama Stadium
Sat, Jul 24 – Milan, IT – San Siro