The track marks Fred’s third release of the year, following ‘scared’ with Young Thug and Hamdi’s remix of ‘OK OK’, which appears on his newly announced ‘USB002 REMIXES’ album. The remix album will feature 7 reworked tracks from Fred’s ongoing, ever-evolving USB series, due for release on 6th March.
At the end of January, Fred wrapped up his USB002 New York residency at East End Studios with a final weekend of shows, joined by KETTAMA and BRUX on the Friday, and Caribou and Ben UFO on Saturday’s line-up.
Fred continues his ‘USB002’ journey in London with a two-week residency at Alexandra Palace. The series began last night, featuring Fred alongside Hamdi, Nia Archives, and Oppidan, with PA performances from CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Ezra Collective, Headie One, Jamie T, Blanco, and Berwyn. Tonight’s lineup is still under wraps, with the full schedule set to be unveiled at 3pm.
Last September, Fred kicked off the new era of his acclaimed USB series, revealing he would be releasing ten songs and playing ten shows in ten cities around the world across ten weeks. Tracks including ‘you’re a star’ with Amyl and the Sniffers, ‘Talk of the Town’ with Sammy Virji & Reggie, and ‘Beto’s Horns’ with CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso & Ezra Collective were added to the ever-evolving album, with the ‘USB002’ vinyl arriving in December.
Fred’s USB album originally began in 2022, featuring tracks like ‘Baby Again’, ‘Rumble’ alongside Skrillex & Flowdan, ‘Jungle’, ‘leavemealone’ with Baby Keem and ‘stayinit’ with Lil Yachty, as well as remixes from Nia Archives, HAAi and Rico Nasty, before the first collection was released on vinyl as USB001 in 2024.
FOLLOWS A STANDOUT GRAMMY® PERFORMANCE OF “12 TO 12”
SOLD-OUT UK/EU TOUR STARTS NEXT WEEK
INCLUDING A SOLD-OUT 3ARENA ON MARCH 16TH
NOMINATED FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AND SONG OF THE YEAR BRIT AWARDS
“HOMEWRECKER” LISTEN/ WATCH Following a standout debut performance at the 68th annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, SOMBR shares a brand new single, titled “Homewrecker” (Warner Records), his first release since his critically acclaimed, chart-topping 2025 debut album I Barely Know Her. Written and co-produced by the GRAMMY® nominated multi-hyphenated artist, “Homewrecker” arrives with an official music video starring Quenlin Blackwell and Milo Manheim. ListenHEREand watch HERE.
Directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Laufey), the “Homewrecker” music video brings the song’s relatably messy feelings to life. In the visual, SOMBR and Blackwell, cast in a Western film helmed by a short-tempered director played by Manheim, we see tensions rise and the lines between pretend and real life blurred — leading to a high-noon-style western showdown.
Once again, SOMBR is the sole writer and co-producer of his latest song, underscoring the weight of this talent. In addition to his Best New Artist GRAMMY® nomination, he’s currently up for two prestigious BRIT Awards: International Artist of the Year, and International Song of the Year for “undressed.” Meanwhile, “back to friends” has claimed the #1 spot at Top 40 Radio.
In November, SOMBR made his Saturday Night Live debut, where he played “12 to 12” and “back to friends.” That appearance landed between sold-out tours across North America — with most venues being upgraded — and Australia/New Zealand. Next week, he embarks on a sold-out UK/EU run before returning stateside for Coachella. See below for all upcoming dates.
I Barely Know Her was written entirely by SOMBR and co-produced by him alongside the legendary Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, The Replacements). A New York City native raised on the Lower East Side, he started making songs in his bedroom while studying classical music at LaGuardia High School. His 2022 song “Caroline” took the internet by storm, and he’s since released a series of EPs and singles, climbing to over 400 million monthly streams across platforms. Now based in Los Angeles, SOMBR continues to explore young romance and heartbreak through his music, which remains self-written and co-produced.
2026 UK/EU TOUR DATES
February 10—Annexet—Stockholm, Sweden – SOLD OUT
February 11—KB Hallen—Copenhagen, Denmark – SOLD OUT
February 13—Inselpark Arena—Hamburg, Germany – SOLD OUT
February 15—Stodola—Warsaw, Poland – SOLD OUT
February 16—Forum Karlin—Prague, Czech Republic – SOLD OUT
February 18—Gasometer—Vienna, Austria – SOLD OUT
February 19—Tonhalle—Munich, Germany – SOLD OUT
February 20—Halle 622—Zurich, Switzerland – SOLD OUT
February 22—Alcatraz—Milan, Italy – SOLD OUT
February 24—Riviera—Madrid, Spain – SOLD OUT
February 25—Razzmatazz—Barcelona, Spain – SOLD OUT
February 27—Salle Pleyel—Paris, France – SOLD OUT
March 1—Salle Pleyel—Paris, France – SOLD OUT
March 2—AFAS Live—Amsterdam, Netherlands – SOLD OUT
March 4—Columbiahalle—Berlin, Germany – SOLD OUT
March 5—Palladium—Cologne, Germany – SOLD OUT
March 6—AB—Brussels, Belgium – SOLD OUT
March 8—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT
March 9—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT
March 10—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT
March 12—Academy—Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT
March 13—O2 Academy—Birmingham, UK – SOLD OUT
March 15—O2 Academy—Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUT
March 16—3Arena—Dublin, Ireland – SOLD OUT
2026 FESTIVAL DATES
April 10-12—Coachella (Weekend One)—Indio, CA
April 17-19—Coachella (Weekend Two)—Indio, CA
May 24—Bottlerock Napa Valley—Napa, CA
August 11—Sziget Festival—Budapest, Hungary
August 12-15—Øyafestivalen—Oslo, Norway
August 29—Reading Festival—Reading, UK
September 12—Sommo Festival—New Glasgow, NS
“A cultural phenomenon.”
The New York Times
“Sombr was practically born to be the Gen Z rock breakout in 2025.”
Los Angeles Times
“A knockout showcase of melancholy and melodies… [I Barely Know Her] has everything pop has been missing… God Bless Sombr.”
Rolling Stone
“Sombr’s debut album is gloriously exciting”
NME
ABOUT SOMBR
He’s been called Gen Z’s rockstar heir apparent, but sombr is still, in many ways, Shane Boose, the kid who found his voice via a makeshift bedroom studio on the Lower East Side and who is, to this day, the sole writer (and co-producer) of his world-beating songs. The 20-year-old NYC native taught himself production and recorded by night while studying classical music and vocal performance at the prestigious, public LaGuardia High School. Now, with a sticky mix of arena pop, indie yearn, and glam charisma, he documents young love with a smoldering vulnerability and depth celebrated around the globe. In 2025, his smash single “back to friends” hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts, cracked the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (#7), dominated Alternative Radio (#1 for 5 weeks), and is now the #1 Pop song in America. His rapid rise is also reflected in his headline tours (North America, U.K., Europe, Australia / New Zealand), which sell out instantly and have pulled in surprise guests like Sam Smith and Laufey. sombr entered 2026 with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nod following a year in which he stormed the MTV VMAs (performing and winning “Best Alternative”), played both Fallon and Kimmel, and climbed the rafters on SNL. He also released his debut album, I Barely Know Her, co-produced by the legendary Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, The Replacements). Near-universal press raves followed, while three of the singles charted simultaneously on the Hot 100.
Maisie Peters has released ‘My Regards’, the lead single from her recently announced new album Florescence. Listen here.
After ‘You You You’, ‘Audrey Hepburn’ and ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’, ‘My Regards’ offers a fresh taste of Florescence, with Maisie embracing her power, claiming her man, and radiating the assured glow of being truly loved – from her boyfriend’s bedroom.
“My Regards feels powerful, tongue in cheek, sexy and funny, all of which I feel are parts of myself I hadn’t really gotten to explore much musically up until this album!,” explains Maisie. “I was inspired by a lot of the country greats and their ‘stand by your man songs’, and so I thought I’d write my own modern day version; however in this song I get to play the role of fierce protector instead of simpering love interest, which is so often how women have been depicted in relationships throughout history.”
Inspired by the lyric “call me Kevin Costner the way I’m guarding his body,” Maisie teamed up with Amelia Dimoldenberg for her music video directorial debut, putting a modern spin on the 1992 classic The Bodyguard. Playing with the song’s subversive nature, Maisie steps into the role of a security guard protecting a movie star, played by Overcompensating creator and star Benito Skinner. Watch here.
“Directing this music video for Maisie has been an absolute joy,” shares Amelia. “From the moment I heard the track, I knew we had to lean into her gift for storytelling. I thought it would be interesting to subvert the ‘possessive girlfriend’ trope by making Maisie a literal bodyguard. It felt like a fun way to heighten the narrative.”
Arriving on 15 May, Florescence is co-produced with 2x Grammy Winner Ian Fitchuck. Featuring collaborations with Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford, the record is a meditation on how the right love can help heal the wrong ones. It’s an album about perspective, self-realisation, healing, and ultimately, learning how to flourish.
Maisie will embark on a new run of global ‘Before The Bloom’ theatre dates on 1 March at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, the tour will travel through Australia, East Asia, Europe, the UK, America, and Canada – see the full itinerary below, and access ticket here. Maisie has partnered with PLUS1 so that £1.20 (or local equivalent) per ticket goes to supporting organisations working for equity, access, and dignity for all.
FLORESCENCE TRACK LISTING:
Mary Janes
Audrey Hepburn
Say My Name In Your Sleep
Old Fashioned
Houses
Kingmaker (with Julia Michaels)
Vampire Time
My Regards
You You You
If You Let Me (with Marcus Mumford)
Flat Earther
Questions
Girl’s Just Flying
You Then Me Now
Nothing Like Being In Love
TOUR DATES:
March
1 | Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Aus
2 | Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Aus
4 | Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Aus
5 | Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Aus
16 | La Madeleine, Brussels, BE
18 | Melkweg MAX, Amsterdam, NL
20 | Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, DE
21 | Live Music Hall, Cologne, DE
23 | La Cigale, Paris, FR
25 | KOKO, London, UK
April
14 | 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
16 | Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, QC
17 | The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
19 | The Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
22 | The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
25 | Cine Joia, São Paulo, BR
About Ameila Dimoldenberg
Host, writer, and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg has spent over a decade building a massive global following across her platforms with her unique comedic approach and engaging content. She is the creative mind behind the wildly popular series, ‘Chicken Shop Date’; the show has redefined the celebrity interview with Dimoldenberg’s awkward charm and is commissioned under her own production company, Dimz, Inc. In recent years, she has been honored on various stages, including the Streamys and the Webbys, for her role as a trailblazer within the changing media landscape. This year, Amelia will mark three consecutive years as the Red-Carpet Correspondent for the Academy Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026.) In August of last year, she further expanded her company initiatives with the launch of Dimz Inc. Academy, a program which aims to ensure young people from all backgrounds have access to the creative media industries.
On the heels of announcing his fifth studio album, OCTANE, due January 30th via Cactus Jack/Donway & Co/Atlantic Records, Don Toliver shares his new single and music video “ATM.” Directed by Maxime Quoilin (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Anitta), and filmed at Mount Wilson Observatory, the video showcases the bold new chapter in Toliver’s ever-evolving sound, capturing the artist fully present in the moment and operating at full speed.
OCTANE is an immersive body of work rooted in Toliver’s signature melodic, psychedelic trap-R&B. Built with lush, cinematic production and unexpected samples, the album draws heavy inspiration from Toliver’s love of cars and rally racing culture while sharing his desire to bottle and share his energy as it exists right now. “It’s not in the future, it’s not in the past, it’s right now,” he says. Due next week, the album will be available on all streaming platforms along with physical offerings such as a vinyl and exclusive merch box sets available for purchase HERE.
OCTANE follows a celebrated run of albums that showcase Toliver’s ability to create distinct sonic worlds, including Heaven or Hell (2020), Life of DON (2021), Love Sick (2023), and HARDSTONE PSYCHO (2024), which earned him his first No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Listen to and watch “ATM” above and stay tuned for more from Don Toliver coming soon.
Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth today releases his latest single “Beat Yourself Up,” from his highly anticipated forthcoming studio album Whatever’s Clever!, out on March 27 [PRE-ORDER HERE].
“Beat Yourself Up” started as something I wanted to tell a friend.” Puth shares on writing “Beat Yourself Up” and its inspiration. “We’ve never been the heart-to-heart types, so I wrote it in a song instead. I wanted to tell him that even though he has made mistakes along the way, he shouldn’t be so hard on himself. That things will get better and he’s not alone. While writing it, I soon realized this wasn’t just for my friend but myself and so many others who can be hard on themselves. It’s a message to keep going and be kinder to yourself.”
Co-produced by Charlie Puth and BLOODPOP, “Beat Yourself Up” continues to set the scene for what is his most personal and explorative era yet. Accompanied with an official music video directed by Hunter Moreno, the release follows news of his biggest world tour to date, seeing Puth fill arenas across the globe this year.
Starting on April 22 at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, Puth and his A+ band will perform hits old and new across 34 dates in North America before venturing to Europe and the United Kingdom this summer. Tickets go on-sale today. For more information go to: https://www.charlieputh.com
2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
04/22 – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA
04/24 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
04/25 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
04/28 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA
04/29 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
05/01 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
05/03 – WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
05/05 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC
05/07 – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Portland, OR
05/09 – Maverik Center – Salt Lake City, UT
05/10 – Bellco Theatre – Denver, CO
05/13 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
05/15 – Rosemont Theatre – Rosemont, IL
05/16 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
05/19 – Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI
05/20 – TD Coliseum – Hamilton, ON
05/22 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
05/23 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
05/26 – EagleBank Arena – Fairfax, VA
05/29 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
05/30 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, NJ
06/01 – Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC
06/03 – Synovus Bank Amphitheater At Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA
06/05 – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL
06/06 – Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, FL
06/09 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
06/11 – Moody Center – Austin, TX
06/12 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
06/13 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson have released a long-awaited music video for fan-favourite track ‘Stateside’.
Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the music video opens with a bystander discovering a mannequin version of PinkPantheress in a Fancy That-themed shop window. The mannequin springs to life, bursting into performance before the walls begin to shake, revealing Zara Larsson as the force behind the disruption. The two mannequins face off, and their clash unleashes chaos that spills out into the streets.
‘Stateside’ has broken and is climbing the Global Spotify Top 200 charts, and officially charting in several local markets. The single marks PinkPantheress’ 7th Official Chart’s Top 40 hit, across the Atlantic, the track has now entered Billboard Hot 100, making it the 2nd from the Fancy That era and 3rd in Pink’s discography. Fancy Some More? has surpassed 700 million streams globally, and is on track to become PinkPantheress’ third billion-streaming project.
Fancy Some More? sees PinkPantheress bring together an international spectrum of artists, delivering 22 remixes. Remixes come from artists including Anitta, Bladee, JADE, JT, Kylie Minogue, Oklou, Rachel Chinouriri, Ravyn Lenae, Yves, and Zara Larsson; genre-defining groups and collectives such as Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, SEVENTEEN (THE 8, MINGYU, VERNON.), and Sugababes; and acclaimed producers and DJs including Adame DJ, DJ Caio Prince, Joe Goddard, Kaytranada, Kilimanjaro, Leod, Loukeman, Mochakk, Nia Archives, and Sega Bodega. Each track offers a new perspective to the signature PinkPantheress sound, expanding the Fancy That universe.
Released in May this year and written and produced by PinkPantheress, Fancy That was created alongside aksel arvid, Count Baldor, phil, Oscar Scheller, The Dare and others, bringing together a collective of creative minds to shape her latest sonic evolution. As she steps into her fun and kitsch-y era, rooted in British culture, the 9-track project showcases her signature vocals and genre-blurring sound.
Last year saw PinkPantheress take Fancy That on the road, beginning with two sold-out shows at London’s O2 Brixton Academy and ending with a 4-night residency at LA’s The Wiltern. 2026 will see PinkPantheress make her Coachella debut followed by for an extended run of An Evening with PinkPantheress in North America, before to Barcelona’s Primavera Festival for her debut festival headliner performance.
Fancy Some More?
Credit: Julian Song
Fancy Some More?
Tracklist
Illegal + Anitta
Illegal + SEVENTEEN
Girl Like Me + Oklou
Tonight + JADE
Stars + Yves
Noises + JT
Nice to Know You + Sugababes
Stateside + Kylie Minogue
Stateside + Bladee
Stateside + Zara Larsson
Romeo + Ravyn Lenae
Romeo + Rachel Chinouriri
Illegal + Nia Archives
Girl Like Me + Kaytranada
Tonight + Basement Jaxx
Tonight + Joe Goddard
Stars + DJ Caio Prince + Adame DJ
Noises + Mochakk
Nice to Know You + Loukeman + Leod
Nice to Know You + Sega Bodega
Stateside + Groove Armada
Romeo + Kilimanjaro
PinkPantheress Live Shows
February 14 – Laneway Festival, Adelaide, Australia
February 19 – Toyosu Pit – Tokyo, Japan
April 8 – Pabellón del Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
April 11 & 18 – Coachella Festival, California, United States
April 14 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
April 16 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
April 18 – Indio, CA – Coachella Festival
April 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
April 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
April 23 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
April 26 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore
April 27 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
April 30 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
May 3 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
May 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Storehouse
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark
May 12 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
May 15 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
June 3-7 – Primavera Sound, Barcelona
August 22 – All Points East, London, United Kingdom
Multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has shared “Roommates,” the second single from her highly anticipated new album, luck… or something, arriving everywhere via Atlantic Records on Friday, February 20. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now HERE. Co-written by Duff with her husband, GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter/producer Matthew Koma (Britney Spears, P!nk), and Brian Phillips (Alec Benjamin, blink-182) and co-produced by Koma and Phillips, “Roommates” is available everywhere now HERE. The song is joined by an official music video, directed by Matty Peacock (Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande) and streaming now on YouTube HERE.
“Roommates is a song about when life is life-ing, babe,” says Hilary. “It’s that ache for a wilder, freer time – before the days were swallowed by carpools, budget talks, grocery runs and letting old or new insecurities slip in. It’s the restless hum of wanting to find your way back – to your rhythm, to your person, to yourself.”
Next week will see Hilary heralding luck… or something with her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” dates, an instantly SOLD-OUT run of very special live shows marking her first headline concert appearances in over a decade. Presented by Live Nation, the intimate performances kick off January 19 at London’s historic O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, followed by stops at Toronto, ON’s HISTORY (January 24), New York City’s Brooklyn Paramount (January 27), and Los Angeles, CA’s iconic The Wiltern (January 29). In addition, Duff will mark the new album’s arrival with a pair of SOLD-OUT concert residencies at the intimate Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas set for February 13-15 and May 22-24. For complete details, please visit www.hilaryduff.com/live.
Duff’s sixth studio album, luck… or something also includes the acclaimed lead single, “Mature,” available everywhere now HERE. Hailed by VOGUE for “pushing Duff’s sound in new directions while still feeling quintessentially Hilary,” the sardonic, shimmering track – which quickly earned over 5M global streams in its first week of release – arrived as a piece of autofiction inspired by romantic misadventures in her formative years. Set against bright pop production and layered with Duff’s signature wit and vulnerability, “Mature” is accompanied by an evocative music video directed by Lauren Dunn (Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron, Saweetie) which has garnered over 3.3M views and counting via YouTube HERE. An exclusive “Behind the Scenes” mini-doc from the set of the “Mature” shoot is streaming HERE.
MADDOX BATSON BEGINS NEW MUSICAL CHAPTER ON MAGNETIC “ANY OTHER NIGHT”
Sleek Roots-R&B Anthem Marks First Taste of Ambitious Year
More Music and 44-Date Live Worldwide Tour 2026 on Tap
Watch Batson’s “Any Other Night” Official Music Video HERE
May 12 | Dublin, IE | 3Olympia Theatre: TICKETS HERE
Maddox Batson’s “Any Other Night” artwork
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mixing magnetic attraction with a sleek roots-R&B groove, rising country star Maddox Batson begins a new chapter with his first release of 2026, “Any Other Night.”
Dripping in the confident, swaggering passion of youth, “Any Other Night” marks the first in a string of upcoming releases from a skyrocketing talent who has already become the youngest male artist to appear on Billboard’s 21 Under 21.
Co-written by Batson with Jesse Frasure and Jacob Hackworth and produced by Frasure, the track finds the 16-year-old Nashville native ditching his friends and their typical hangouts for something with more meaning – and a love he can’t resist. Featuring a smooth vocal flow, clean guitars and a laid back digital beat, the heart-on-fire fusion of country, pop and R&B becomes a coming-of-age anthem, all about romantic memories in the making.
“I’m so stoked about my new single and the music video for ‘Any Other Night,’” Batson enthuses. “This was an amazing collaboration with some great writers, Jacob Hackworth and Jesse Frasure. Just really good guys, and great Nashville songwriters. We wanted to tap into my age group’s normal vibes and what it’s like choosing between that and your crush. It has a great feel, and I’m looking forward to the fans’ reaction.”
Fans can stream or download “Any Other Night” here, and check out the captivating official music video featuring Batson fans’ favorite guest star, Embreigh Courtlyn (“Girl In Green”), here, directed by Grant Decyk.
Showing new growth as an artist, “Any Other Night” has attracted massive fan attention as the follow up to Batson’s 2025 EP, First Dance, as well as singles “No More” and “Coincidence.” A TikTok teaser of the track recorded 3.5M views and 202K likes, while an Instagram post generated 1.2M views and 35K likes.
Both show the incredible demand powering Batson’s most ambitious year yet – including more new music to come, his collaboration with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey – the first-ever artist collaboration in the brand’s 150-year history – and his headlining 44-city Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026.
Set to kick off February 17 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Live Worldwide Tour 2026 will crisscross the U.S. before heading to Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, on Batson’s first headlining European trek.
Joined by special guests Baylee Lynn, Jenna Davis, Just Jayne and Timmy McKeever on select dates, North American stops will include Atlanta, Georgia; Providence, Rhode Island; Montreal, Quebec; Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, California and Phoenix, Arizona. Tickets for all shows are available now at MaddoxBatson.com.
The new music and headline tour continue a breathtaking ascent for Batson, whose still-young career already counts 105M U.S. on-demand streams, 444M YouTube views and a combined social media following of 5.6M.
After making his Stagecoach festival debut in 2025, Batson wrapped his 29-city I Need A Truck Tour and supported select dates on Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour. He has already caught the attention of Forbes, USA Today, American Songwriter, NBC Nightly News, PEOPLE, This Past Weekend with Theo Von and others, with much more to come.
Maddox Batson | Photo Credit: Allister Ann
Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026 Routing:
Feb. 17 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Revolution Live
Feb. 18 | St. Petersburg, FL | Jannus Live
Feb. 20 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Feb. 21 | Augusta, GA | Bell Auditorium
Feb. 22 | Macon, GA | Macon City Auditorium
Feb. 28 | Allentown, PA | Archer Music Hall
March 1 | Montclair, NJ | The Wellmont Theater
March 4 | Stamford, CT | The Palace Theatre
March 6 | Syracuse, NY | Landmark Theatre
March 7 | Schenectady, NY | Proctors Theatre
March 8 | Providence, RI | The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
March 11 | Montreal, QC | Beanfield Theatre
March 12 | Toronto, ON | The Danforth Music Hall
March 14 | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo Riverworks
March 15 | Cleveland, OH | Agora Theatre & Ballroom
March 18 | Detroit, MI | Royal Oak Music Theatre
March 20 | Chicago, IL | The Salt Shed
March 21 | Madison, WI | The Sylvee
March 22 | Minneapolis, MN | The Fillmore Minneapolis
March 26 | Calgary, AB | Grey Eagle Event Centre
March 28 | Vancouver, BC | Vogue Theatre
March 31 | Portland, OR | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
April 1 | Seattle, WA | The Showbox
April 3 | Sacramento, CA | Channel 24
April 4 | San Francisco, CA | The Fillmore
April 8 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern
April 11 | San Diego, CA | The Observatory North Park
April 16 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Complex
April 18 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren
April 19 | Albuquerque, NM | Revel Entertainment Center
April 22 | Austin, TX | ACL Live at The Moody Theater
April 24 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center
April 26 | Tulsa, OK | Cain’s Ballroom
April 29 | St. Louis, MO | The Factory at The District
May 3 | Nashville, TN | The Pinnacle
May 12 | Dublin, IE | 3Olympia Theatre: TICKETS HERE
EU/UK HEADLINING TOUR LAUNCHES NEXT WEEK, INCLUDING TWO IRISH DATES
FEBRUARY 16TH & 17TH VICAR STREET
LIMITED TIX REMAIN
BREAKOUT HIT “SCARED TO START” NOW CERTIFIED
Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine
Today, Multi-Platinum certified singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi announces the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album, entitled Under The Streetlights, set for February 6 via Warner Records. Pre-save HERE. In celebration, the Ohio-born rising star is sharing the single, “Don’t Include Me (American Dream),” an ode to lost love that thaws the bitter chill of a lonesome winter with a little guitar-fueled catharsis. Listen HERE, and watch the vintage-styled visualizer HERE.
Building on massive overseas success, Marcagi is also preparing to embark on his biggest EU/UK headline tour yet, kicking off next week, January 20, in Lisbon, Portugal, and wrapping up on February 21 at the prestigious Roundhouse in London. He’ll then return stateside in time to perform at Stagecoach Music Festival in April and join Sam Barber on his 2026 American Route Tour. Click HERE for tickets and information.
Amidst all that momentum, “Don’t Include Me (American Dream)” is a welcome slowdown — a moment for reflection as Marcagi looks back at a relationship that seemed like destiny until it suddenly wasn’t. Over acoustic strum that carries him from folk-pop intimacy into a sweeping full-band sound, he paints a picture of the domestic bliss that slipped through his fingers: “I drive by the house, from what I can tell, now you’re living there with somebody else / Now I can see, your American dream don’t include me.” In the end, though he keeps driving, “’cause it’s only fair for you to move on like I was never even there.”
As Marcagi explains, ‘“Don’t Include Me (American Dream)”’ is a song about trying to move on when it seems impossible. About the feeling of wanting to go back but knowing you can’t change anything. Accepting who you are and moving forward when all things are drawing you back to a person or a place.”
It’s a contrasting companion to Marcagi’s recently released single, “Unlocks Me,” a joyous tribute to the curative power of love that Holler. dubbed a “dose of sonic sunshine,” and which will also appear on Under The Streetlights.
The two new tracks are his first new music since last summer’s “Humbling,” a co-write with GRAMMY-winning songwriters Amy Allen (Leon Bridges, Olivia Rodrigo) and Dan Wilson (Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift) that finds Marcagi considering the fact that his friends are home with babies while he’s out on the road chasing a dream. Each of his songs reflect his rich penchant for crafting timeless and relatable storytelling. Marcagi imbues his personal and poetic lyrical ability to express his own midwestern experience in everything he does.
Last year, he fulfilled a lifelong aspiration by making his Grand Ole Opry debut at OPRY 100 in honor of the institution’s series of centennial celebrations. And that followed the early 2025 release of his globally acclaimed Midwest Kid EP, including standouts like “Wish I Never Met You,” co-written by and featuring Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, and “Flyover State,” which he brought to Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He closed out 2025 by joining Jonas Brothers onstage in Jacksonville, Florida, to perform his breakout hit “Scared to Start,” and he enters 2026 with that same song achieving RIAA-certified 2x Platinum status.
“Scared to Start” was Marcagi’s second solo release ever, and it caught fire with fans around the world, climbing to #5 on Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, scoring him his national television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and going Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum in multiple countries abroad. Fittingly about taking risks and putting it all on the line, the song has racked up more than 1 billion global streams, 2.2 billion TikTok views, 236 million Instagram Reel views, and 24 million YouTube views.
Building on his breakthrough with 2024’s raw and bruisingly honest American Romance EP, Marcagi immediately got to touring, quickly proving his mettle on outings here and overseas whether headlining, teaming up with the likes of The Lumineers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and The Red Clay Strays, or making his mark at festivals like Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond and Noah Kahan’s Out of the Blue.
Find Michael Marcagi’s tour itinerary below alongside the Under The Streetlights tracklist and cover.
Under The Streetlights
1. “Move On”
2. “Don’t Include Me (American Dream)”
3. “Unlocks Me”
4. “I Should Know Better”
5. “Loose Ends”
6. “Falling”
7. “Thanksgiving Eve”
8. “Anna Lee”
9. “Rocksteady” (feat. Jade Bird)
10. “Holding Onto Something”
Michael Marcagi Tour Dates
# festival
^ with Sam Barber
Jan 20 – Lisbon, Portugal @ LAV
Jan 21 – Madrid, Spain @ Sala La Riviera
Jan 22 – Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
Jan 24 – Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie
Jan 25 – Brussels, Belgium @ Orangerie @ Botanique
Jan 27 – Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefährlich
Jan 28 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
Jan 29 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Nalen
Jan 31 – Berlin, Germany @ Metropol
Feb 02 – Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
Feb 03 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Palac Akropolis
Feb 05 – Vienna, Austria @ WUK Foyer (WUK)
Feb 06 – Zürich, Switzerland @ Plaza
Feb 07 – Milan, Italy @ Magazzini Generali
Feb 09 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage Werk
Feb 10 – Cologne, Germany @ LUXOR
Feb 11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
Feb 13 – Birmingham, UK @ XOYO Birmingham
Feb 14 – Bristol, UK @ Electric
Feb 16 – Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
Feb 17 – Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street
Feb 19 – Glasgow, Scotland @ QMU
Feb 20 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 2
Feb 21 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
Apr 25 – Indio, CA @ Stagecoach Music Festival #
May 07 – La Vista, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater ^
May 08 – Wichita, KS @ Wave ^
May 09 – Little Rock, AR @ First Security Amphitheater ^
May 14 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome ^
May 15 – North Charleston, SC @ Firefly Distillery ^
May 16 – Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater ^
May 21 – Clearwater, FL @ The BayCare Sound ^
May 22 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater ^
May 23 – St. Augustine, FL @ Saint Augustine Amphitheatre ^
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