Florence + the Machine's sixth album, Everybody Scream, features a mix of theatrical alt-rock with themes exploring the complexities of fame and performance, showcasing Welch's influence and emotional depth with a balance of powerful crescendos and intimate moments.
Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets will co-headline a 23-city North American tour starting August 9, 2024, in Las Vegas and ending September 29, 2024, in St. Louis. This tour marks Jane’s Addiction’s first stateside run with their classic lineup in 14 years and Love and Rockets' return to the stage after re-forming in 2023.
Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar has announced their first album in 23 years, titled "Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees," along with a tour. The band has released the lead single, "Everything Turns Around," and expressed their excitement to reintroduce Dogstar to fans. The tour will kick off in August and include shows in the US and Japan. Dogstar, an alt-rock band from the 90s, previously released two albums before splitting up. Tickets for the North American shows will go on sale on July 21.
Live 105, the iconic Bay Area radio station known for its alternative rock format, is returning to the airwaves under its original name after a two-year hiatus. The station will feature classic alt-rock acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Oasis, and Green Day, as well as new tracks. Audacy, the media company that owns Live 105, is committed to restoring the essence of the station and reintroducing some familiar on-air personalities. The station will operate without regular DJs for now, but the rest of the on-air talent will be announced in the coming weeks.
Keanu Reeves' alt-rock band Dogstar played their first concert in 20 years at Napa Valley's BottleRock Festival, debuting new songs from their upcoming third album. The trio, which includes fellow actor Robert Mailhouse on drums and Bret Domrose on guitar/vocals, have teased a more extensive touring itinerary in support of the album. Reeves said he missed playing and writing music with the band and that once they started playing together again, it felt positive and creative.
Niall Horan discusses his upcoming album 'The Show', which features nostalgia-flecked sounds through a modern filter. The album is set to be released in June and will be followed by a string of festival shows, including his live festival debut. Horan reflects on the pressure society places on living life in a certain way and affirms it's better to ignore external forces pushing you to do things traditionally. He also shares his dream supergroup, which includes himself, Lewis Capaldi, Elton John, and Dave Grohl.