Music Theatre Newsroom

GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope has announced her U.S. headlining tour, The Hereditary Tour, kicking off this summer. The announcement follows the news of her upcoming LP, Hereditary, out July 12. The tour will be making stops throughout the country, kicking off July 11 in Anaheim, California and visiting Los Angeles, Knoxville, Albany, Charleston and more before wrapping on July 31 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers will host her 2nd annual “An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music” benefit concert June 10 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, which will feature performances from Bowers, The Cadillac Three, Devon Gilfillian, Caroline Jones, Meg McRee, Jared James Nichols, John Osborne, Lucie Silvas, Brittney Spencer and Butch Walker as well as additional special guests. 

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, has revealed the “Top Shelf” tour, their 2024 fall run. Tickets for the “Top Shelf” tour go on-sale this Friday at 10 AM local time.

Already known for writing songs that provide strength alongside openhearted vulnerability for troublesome and daunting times, Half Waif aka Nandi Rose has announced the transformative ‘Ephemeral Being’ EP and shares lead single “Big Dipper”, with the full five-song EP being released at the end of the month, on May 31. Listen to the single now!

Musician and Sub Pop recording artist SUKI WATERHOUSE has announced THE SPARKLEMUFFIN TOUR, a brand new headlining trek that will visit 24 cities across North America this Fall. THE SPARKLEMUFFIN TOUR will kick off on Saturday, September 28th in Denver at Mission Ballroom and will make stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Montreal, and more.

Bluegrass-Americana troubadours, Greensky Bluegrass have announced seven new tour dates to their Summer tour that will bring the band throughout the northeast and southeast this July and August. Tickets are on sale at 10:00AM local this Friday, May 10. The new dates build on the band’s extensive summer tour that includes several festival appearances including Mill Valley, DelFest, Bonnaroo and more.  The band’s summer tour officially kicks off in Kansas City on June 6.  

Reggae artist Romain Virgo has announced a string of headlining shows across the Northeast U.S. in support of his latest album, The Gentle Man. The first concert is slated for June 6 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by back-to-back shows at the Crown Hill Theater in Brooklyn on June 7 and 8. He will end the run on June 9 at The Ave Live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

After bringing their sold-out FATE tour to the United States just last fall, K-pop powerhouse group Enhypen returned with the encore FATE PLUS tour, wrapping up the five-date American leg at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY this past weekend. Read our review here!

Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have added a Canadian leg to The 2024 Tour. The band will play a run of six shows this Fall beginning October 8, 2024 in London, ON at Budweiser Gardens and wrapping October 16, 2024 in Saint John, NB at TD Station.

On Friday, May 3, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From” and for the first time in over a decade, the music-loving world was hearing a brand-new song with those unforgettable, signature vocals. Listen to the song now!

Following their triumphant return to North America with last year’s 19-date tour that saw sold out shows in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, plus six other cities, THE SISTERS OF MERCY (TSOM) have announced a run of 26 shows this Fall that include such legendary venues as New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ The Greek, San Francisco’s The Masonic and Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom among others.

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In the heart of Texas, a new voice in country music makes waves with a sound that blends traditional influences and contemporary flair. Todd Barrow, a talented singer-songwriter, has quickly become a notable figure in the Texas country music scene, captivating audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and compelling melodies.

As sci-fi fans gear up to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th), Los Angeles singer-songwriter-guitarist David Haerle has a must-add track for their playlists. “The Great Galaxy Sci-Fi Convention Show” song and video are out now. Paired with an out-of-this-world animated video by Michael Pottle, there’s an interesting and personal backstory with this song. Listen to the single now!

Rising British alternative indie-pop artist Rachel Chinouriri has released her long-awaited debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events. What A Devastating Turn Of Events is a culmination of the experiences, challenges and joys of Chinouriri’s life so far, explored through the prism of musical stylings honed through years of experimentation and creation. Listen to the album now!

Austin-based singer-songcrafter/upright bassist Melissa Carper has announced her forthcoming LP, Borned In Ya, due out July 19th via Mae Music/Thirty Tigers, with the release of its first single and video, “Lucky Five.” The song is a lighthearted track about past relationships. Listen to the single now!

Singer-songwriter and two-time GRAMMY winner Delilah Montagu shares “Orange,” a patiently unfolding benediction that finds peace and closure in a mismatched relationship. As the song's gentle momentum builds, Delilah recounts a flood of memories — odd tattoos, magical pets, the color preferences of parents — with poetic economy and a generous, empathetic delivery. It's that rare beast: a gracious breakup song. Listen to the single now!

On June 28, 2024, Eric Hilton will release his first-ever full-length album of ambient music, Out Of The Blur (Montserrat House / emeraldwave by Green Hill). The album, which was inspired by the tragic passing of Hilton’s close creative associate from an overdose, is being announced at the start of Mental Health Awareness Month to send a message of hope and healing. Listen to the lead single now!

Kameron Marlowe offers a heartfelt glimpse into his next chapter with the reflective new track “On My Way Out.' Serving as the final sneak peek from his forthcoming sophomore album, Keepin' The Lights On, arriving Friday, May 31, the new ballad brings Marlowe's powerhouse vocals to the forefront as he thoughtfully examines the regrets he wants to rectify before his time is up and the 'one more times' he wants to experience again. Listen to the single now!

Genre-defying artists Kanii and Wolfacejoeyy join forces for the scorching new single “hate me.” Boasting dark synths, rapid-fire drums, skittering high hats and angelic vocals, the track documents the East Coast pair's cynical outlook on love. The collaborators also unleash a suitably shadowy music video. Listen to the song now!

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna has announced his highly-anticipated fifth studio album One of Wun, is set to release on May 10th. Gunna also dropped his new single “Whatsapp (Wassam)' and will be touring in support of his new album this spring. Listen to the single now!

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin delivers his final single, “Sacrifice Tomorrow”. The pop-infused track marks the final single release ahead his highly-anticipated third studio album “12 Notes” releasing next Friday, May 10th via Elektra Entertainment. Benjamin also recently announced his 2024 “12 Notes” US tour kicking off in September 2024, where he will headline in 31-cities across North America. Listen to the single now!

Canadian rock darlings The Beaches have announced their fall North American headlining tour to follow up their West Coast dates with girl in red. Along with the tour announcement, The Beaches also are celebrating one year since the release of 'Blame Brett' with a remix of the song featuring a new verse from electropunk hitmaker and current touring mate of Avril Lavinge, Royal & the Serpent. Listen to the song now!

Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer Tenille Arts has released her long-awaited to be honest album, 14 cuts she calls the most important collection of songs in her musical journey thus far. The album is available now on Dreamcatcher Artists and distributed through STEM. Listen to the album now!

Continuing to build upon the success of his acclaimed album USA, Petey releases “The River” as the first single from his upcoming acoustic EP, The Closest Thing To Being Over Is Going On. The new project boasts acoustic versions of songs from USA, collaborations with Sir Chloe and Mike Kinsella (American Football, Owen), and previously unreleased tunes. Listen to the single now!