Just Like Heaven Festival Returns Saturday, August 22

JUST LIKE HEAVEN FESTIVAL

RETURNS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

AT BROOKSIDE AT THE ROSE BOWL IN PASADENA, CA

HEADLINED BY

THE STROKES

ALSO FEATURING LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, TV GIRL, CHROMEO, THE RAPTURE, FEIST, TWIN PEAKS, MATT AND KIM, DAYGLOW, EKKSTACY, AND MORE!

AND BACK TO PARTY ALL DAY LONG

A CLUB CALLED RHONDA

PASSES ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 11 AM PT

REGISTER FOR ACCESS TO PASSES VIA JUSTLIKEHEAVENFEST.COM

“A fixture of the Southern California festival landscape since 2019” - LA Times

“Just Like Heaven has become a staple in the San Gabriel Mountains

and nostalgic bliss for L.A.” - Pollstar

“You will ascend to the heights of indie rock nirvana at the Just Like Heaven Festival.”

- Music Festival Wizard

“The vibe was effortlessly welcoming — a gathering of indie kids past and present, all united by their love for jangly guitars, shimmering synths, and songs that stick in your heart long after the sun goes down.” - We Write About Music

Watch the JLH announce trailer HERE!

Los Angeles, CA (March 16, 2026) – Goldenvoice, the premier California music promoter and subsidiary of AEG Presents, today announced the 2026 lineup of the iconic indie rock and dance festival Just Like Heaven, on Saturday, August 22 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

The beloved single-day festival will be headlined by GRAMMY-winning legends The Strokes and feature performances by LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl, Chromeo, The Rapture, Feist, Twin Peaks, Matt and Kim, Dayglow, EKKSTACY, and many more.

“We are looking forward to getting back to Pasadena to play at the Just Like Heaven Festival later this summer,” said Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes.

Stacy Vee, an Executive VP at Goldenvoice, declared that, “The stars have aligned and delivered The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, TV Girl, Feist and so many more beloved indie, rock and dance artists to Brookside this August.” She added, “This is such a unique and special lineup, it all feels core Just Like Heaven but also entirely brand new at the same time.”

The 2026 lineup brings a number of incredibly special moments and exclusive sets. TV Girl will play their only US show of the year, while Chicago natives Twin Peaks grace Brookside with an intentional set. The band shared,

“Following our long-awaited return to the stage in Chicago celebrating the 10th anniversary of Down In Heaven, we’re excited to debut at Just Like Heaven for our first Los Angeles performance in seven years and our only show outside Chicago.”

TV Girl added,

"Cry because TV Girl is only doing one show in the United States :( Rejoice because that one show happens to be the acclaimed and prestigious ‘Just Like Heaven’ festival :) ! Buy tickets! Won’t you? Thank you!"

Several more artists shared their excitement about joining this year’s lineup:

Chromeo chimed in,

"This is officially our favorite festival. So many bands we’ve played alongside for years, bands whose cultural relevance is as great as ever today! Also amazing to see all the newer acts on the lineup, whose sound points towards this golden era of eclectic indie music. We’re thrilled to return as performers — as JLH’s official ambassadors of the funk, yeah we said it — and also to attend as fans."

Luke Jenner, frontman for The Rapture, reflected,

“Funny how songs keep traveling long after you write them. Grateful to playing them again with The Rapture at Just Like Heaven.”

EKKSTACY shared the excitement, saying,

“LA is one of my favourite places in the world! I used to live there and I’m stoked to be able to play there this year. Just like heaven is gonna be ripping.”

Just Like Heaven brings iconic indie rock and dance artists and devoted fans together in beloved Pasadena, where anthemic music, curated wines and cocktails, bites from local favorites, and so much more create the perfect atmosphere in a stunning outdoor setting.

A Club Called Rhonda, Los Angeles’s premiere party girl, returns once again for 2026. A festival favorite, the club will host a curated lineup of next level DJs to be announced at a later date.

Ringing lead with optimism on "rose/bud/thorn," debut album out Friday via Julia's War x Signal//Noise Records

RINGING SHARE NEW SINGLE “ROSE/BUD/THORN” - LISTEN DEBUT ALBUM ANOTHER CYCLE IN THE COSMIC WASH AVAILABLE MARCH 20, 2026  VIA JULIA’S WAR / SIGNAL//NOISE RECORDS - PRE-ORDER ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT TV EYE ON MARCH 26 WITH SUN ORGAN,  WINCE, AND MANY SHINING WINDOWS - BUY TICKETS

Photo by Luke Ivanovich  “Thrashing and reflective… Opening with blistering guitars, the track soon accommodates Walker’s softly contemplative lyrics before the two sonic poles meet later in the song.” - FLOOD MAGAZINE “Ringing does a stellar job of taking their heavy poetry and delivering it with care, highlighting the intricacies that make this band such an exciting addition to a burgeoning shoegaze scene.” - GLIDE MAGAZINE “Heavy, moody rock from a Brooklyn power trio.” - NINA PROTOCOL “Has a knack for bathing introspective lyricism and spiraling melodies in rich, sludgy atmospheres.” - THE UGLY HUG Brooklyn band Ringing, the project of bandleader Colton Walker, are excited to share the final of their debut album, another cycle in the cosmic wash, available March 20, 2026, via Julia’s War Recordings and Signal//Noise Records. “rose/bud/thorn” is out now, maintaining hope in a moment of transition as blown out guitars contrast lyrical vulnerability. Elongated riffs diffuse the tension, leading the song down a path of heavy catharsis and distortion.  “The song is about optimism in the face of change,” Colton explains. “Once you confront what you need to do, you can start to feel hopeful about the path in front of you." LISTEN TO “ROSE/BUD/THORN” PRE-ORDER ANOTHER CYCLE IN THE COSMIC WASH In January, Ringing announced their debut album with “incandescent,” which premiered with an official visualizer. The song treks through sludgy guitars, capturing the discomfort of self-realization. The three-piece recently brought their gnarled, wall of sound riffs to Traffic Court Studios in Harrisburg, VA, for a live performance that is available now on YouTube.  Last month, “want2want2” premiered via FLOOD Magazine with an official music video, chronicling a fall into numbness and the turning point where everything changes. Slick drums cut through heavy drones of distortion, bringing metallic tones and raw lyricism to the forefront. “You could start living more consciously, searching for something more interesting, desperate for any anomaly,” Colton sings as the track descends into crushing riffs. The track was also featured on Alternative Press’s weekly playlist and praised by Glide Magazine, Nina Protocol, and more.  WATCH “WANT2WANT2” WATCH “INCANDESCENT” WATCH RINGING LIVE AT TRAFFIC COURT Ringing began as a solo project back in 2020, developing into a scene favorite three-piece in New York City. Known for their monumental sound and visceral lyricism, the band’s last EP, Is It Light Out Where You Are?, arrived in 2023 via Julia’s War and Candlepin Records.  After playing all over the East Coast over the past few years, Ringing has supported bands like Bleary Eyed, Shower Curtain, All Under Heaven, Soft Blue Shimmer, and more. On March 26, they’ll celebrate their debut album release at TV Eye in Ridgewood, NY, with support from Sun Organ, Wince, and many shining windows. For more information on upcoming performances, follow the band on Instagram at @ringingnyc.

RINGING ANOTHER CYCLE IN THE COSMIC WASH JULIA’S WAR RECORDINGS / SIGNAL//NOISE RECORDS Release date: March 20, 2026

1. datamosh 2. pool 2 3. incandescent - WATCH 4. rose/bud/thorn 5. familiar  6. want2want2 - WATCH 7. moria 8. straylight bleed 9. 3am 10. delusion lake

ABOUT RINGING: With inclement weather ahead, coming upon some shoegaze antiquity and kicking it further down the road, Ringing creates a free flow of sound and consciousness unhindered by its brutalist edge. another cycle in the cosmic wash was recorded live in a single session back in 2024, capturing the band's instinctual use of dynamics and space across the 10 tracks. But after the session, Colton Walker scrapped the lyrics, finding himself to not be singing about anything particular – caught up in the demands of playing loud and being unspecifically sad. Another Cycle is a conscious effort from Ringing, who spent the following year with these tunes in their back pocket, working towards what it means to finally believe in what is coming out of the speakers.  Starting as a solo project in 2020 by Walker, Ringing has since become a volatile source of sonic inclusion, one of impact and energy, grand and gritty. As Ringing began to find their footing as a full band, their sound became more unfretted and unguarded with each live show and subsequent release. Breaking apart instrumental fixations, Ringing splinters the impenetrable wall of noise that is Another Cycle with coordinated expositions of harsh landscapes, worn-in melodies, and a well-intentioned heart. The lows are intoxicating with a ledger to minimalist exceptionalism, and the highs fight through melodic wear and tear to find addictive resolve – the kind that begins to stave off any apparent meaninglessness.  CONNECT WITH RINGING: Instagram | Bandcamp

Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Official Video for “Gary” Starring Gary Sinise

Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Official Video for “Gary” Starring Gary Sinise   Entirely Sold Out Gary The Torch Tour Now Underway, Second Leg Announces Tomorrow at 10:00 am ET

Credit: Acacia Evans

March 15, 2026: Today, the Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. released the official video for his latest single “Gary,” directed by Tim Cofield, starring the award-winning actor Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13). The video arrives today on the anniversary of the passing of a teenager named Gary who helped inspire Wilson Jr. to write the song when he came across a roadside memorial in his name.

Watch the official video for “Gary”

Alongside the video, Wilson Jr. has shared a taxonomic analysis of “Gary”: “(Garis mechanicus) Kingdom: Animalia - Phylum: Chordata... - a dying breed, endangered species of fixer. dwelling naturally in a habitat of grease, oil & stereo static. drawn to the roar of 8 cylinders firing in perfect unison or the sound of restricted PVC stably flowing once again. a fixer by nature - born into a broken world. may he run once again.” Gary Sinise adds, “I heard Stephen’s song and loved it. Two weeks later he reached out to me to be in the video. He’s got a great team, a great song and it was a blast to work with them all on the video. And you know….there aint a lotta boys named Gary these days” In November, Wilson Jr. followed up his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad with the release of “Gary,” which he premiered with an electrifying performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He closed out 2025 with a performance of the song at the end of his appearance on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, and in February performed it during his interview on The Howard Stern Show.  “Gary” was praised by Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and Billboard who proclaimed it “reinforce[s] his reputation as a superb musical craftsman.” The song marks Wilson Jr.’s first single at County Radio and is currently at #40 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. On March 6, Wilson Jr. kicked off his entirely sold out Gary The Torch Tour, which will make upcoming stops in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago and more. He also announced he will support Dave Matthews Band on September 4 at the Gorge Amphitheater and Brandi Carlile on September 11-13 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tomorrow, Monday, March 16, he will announce the second leg of the Gary The Torch Tour at 10:00 am ET. Late last year, Wilson Jr. was nominated for his first-ever CMA Award for New Artist of the Year and made his performance debut on the broadcast with a moving rendition of “Stand By Me” and a duet with Shaboozey for their song “Took A Walk.” Additionally, Variety published an extensive feature with him ahead of CMA Awards week and the release of “Gary,” Fresh Air’s rock critic Ken Tucker reviewed søn of dad on NPR, and SPIN highlighted Wilson Jr. in his first digital cover story, proclaiming, “He devises a gothic tableau of the Midwest, a fitting backdrop for his stories of loss, confusion, and perseverance. [søn of dad is] one of the darkest country records of the 2020s, but also one of the wiliest and one of the weirdest.” 2026 Tour Dates: 3/18: Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues # SOLD OUT 3/21: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount # SOLD OUT 3/22: Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre # SOLD OUT 3/25: Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore # SOLD OUT 3/27: Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore # SOLD OUT 3/28: Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore # SOLD OUT 4/11: Bossier City, LA - The Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Bossier City # SOLD OUT 4/15: St. Louis, MO - The Pageant # SOLD OUT 4/17: Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre # SOLD OUT 4/18: Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom # SOLD OUT 4/22: Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha # SOLD OUT 4/24: Madison, WI – The Sylvee # SOLD OUT 4/25: Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed # SOLD OUT 6/6: Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival * 6/30: Dublin, IE – Summer Series 7/9-12: Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Folk Festival * 7/18: Whitefish, MT – Under the Big Sky Festival *  7/23: Check, VA – FloydFest * 9/4: George, WA – Gorge Amphitheater ^ 9/11-13: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre % 11/20-22: St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest * * - Festival # - Gary The Torch tour  ^ - supporting Dave Matthews Band % - supporting Brandi Carlile

Connect with Stephen Wilson Jr. Website - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - YouTube

MAGIC WANDS | 'Moonshadow (Delerium Remix)' - US dream-pop duo release anniversary remix by ambient techno duo (Metropolis Records)

MAGIC WANDS | Moonshadow (Delerium Remix) single cover artwork MAGIC WANDS MOONSHADOW (DELERIUM REMIX) new single out 13th March 2026 (Metropolis Records) stream  |  Bandcamp US dream-pop duo Magic Wands have released a remix of their 2025 song ‘Moonshadow’ as a new single today (13th March). Originally issued exactly a year ago and also included on their ‘Cascades’ album released in October, the new version has been remixed by Canadian ambient electronic duo Delerium and is taken from a Magic Wands remix EP scheduled for June. “The song was inspired by the movie ‘Dracula', the moon and travelling on an underground train,” explain Magic Wands. “Delerium have taken it to another dimension. Their remix has a haunting quality that fits perfectly.” “It was nice to be able to slow things down and find a perfect meeting place between the vibes of older Delerium and the stargazing guitar sounds of Magic Wands,” says Rhys Fulber of Delerium. 2026 has already seen two singles released by Magic Wands, with ‘Sacred Mirrors’ STREAM | BANDCAMP (a collaboration with Psychedelic Furs guitarist John Ashton) issued in January and ‘Wishing Well’ STREAM | BANDCAMP following a month later. MAGIC WANDS (photo by John Charter) | DELERIUM (photo by Eric ‘Rodent’ Chesiak) Originally formed in Nashville by vocalists/guitarists Dexy and Chris Valentine, but now based in Los Angeles, Magic Wands are known for a shimmering, dreamy sound that melds elements of shoegaze, dream-pop, post-punk and goth. Their music utilises heavily textured guitars, synth drones and ethereal vocals to conjure an otherworldly atmosphere, plus song lyrics that are emotionally engaging. Imbued with the spirit of centuries-old poetry, gothic romance and myth, their 2025 album ‘Cascades' pulses with post-punk and dream-pop sounds shot through with lingering shadows of the old world, bridging the sound of their 2012 debut album 'Aloha Moon' with recent releases. It includes the original version of ‘Moonshadow’. MAGIC WANDS | Cascades album cover artwork “Amid the cacophony of today’s world, Magic Wands emerges like a whisper in the wind; a spellbinding blend of sound that feels both familiar and foreign" POST-PUNK “Moody and atmospheric. For maximum effectiveness, listen to it at dusk with a single candle lit ****” SPILL MAGAZINE “Both familiar and quietly bold, a record that walks that razor-thin line between dream-pop and gothic atmosphere. A slow, smoky invocation 4.5/5” CHAIN D.L.K. MAGIC WANDS | photo by John Charter Official Site  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  X

Lykke Li Releases "Knife In The Heart," From Forthcoming Album "The Afterparty" Out May 8

LYKKE LI SHARES NEW SINGLE AND ACCOMPANYING VISUAL,  “KNIFE IN THE HEART” – IS OUT TODAY FORTHCOMING STUDIO ALBUM THE AFTERPARTY TO BE RELEASED ON MAY 8 – PRE-ORDER/ADD/SAVE HERE LIVE DATES WITH ROBYN AND WOLF ALICE ANNOUNCED, SET TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA THIS SPRING

LISTEN | WATCH (VISUAL) “KNIFE IN THE HEART” PRE-ORDER/ADD/SAVE THE AFTERPARTY (ALBUM) Not Gon Cry Happy Now Lucky Again Famous Last Words Future Fear So Happy I Could Die Sick Of Love Knife In The Heart Euphoria TOUR DATES 04/10 – Coachella Music Festival – Indio, CA 04/14 - The Fonda - Los Angeles 04/17 – Coachella Music Festival – Indio, CA 05/22 - Vivo Rio - Rio de Janeiro 05/24 - C6 Festival - São Paulo 06/10 - Malahide Castle - Dublin, Ireland* 06/19 - Metronome Festival, Prague 06/28 - Live is Live Festival, Belgium 07/02 - Roskilde Festival, Denmark 07/05 - Finsbury Park, London** 07/10 - Pohoda Festival, Slovakia  08/14 - Way Out West, Sweden 08/16 - Flow Festival, Finland 09/19 - Palacio de los Deportes – Mexico City, MX*** * w/ Nick Cave ** w/ Wolf Alice *** w/ Robyn Today, internationally acclaimed beloved artist and trailblazer Lykke Li releases her haunting new single “Knife In The Heart,” the latest offering from her forthcoming sixth studio album The Afterparty, arriving May 8 via Neon Gold Records/Futures.  A stark and hypnotic meditation on emotional survival, “Knife In The Heart” captures Lykke Li at her most visceral. Anchored by droning EBow textures, ghostly orchestration, and a chant-like chorus, the track unfolds like a brutalist lullaby, intimate and anthemic, as Lykke Li’s unmistakable voice cuts through the darkness with conviction.  Speaking on the song, Lykke Li shares: “This is my brutalist nursery rhyme anthem — the emo girl in me, fully unleashed. I had my son and his friend sing the choruses because the juxtaposition of their voices against the EBow just created such a powerful sonic landscape, somewhere I've never really been before. A world totally collapsing in front of us and all we really have left is our humanity. My dream is to hear a whole football stadium chanting: ‘This Life This Life is a Knife in the Heart.’ To me, a pretty accurate description of what it feels like to be alive right now.” Listen to “Knife In The Heart” HERE. Where her earlier single “Lucky Again” introduced the existential energy of The Afterparty, executive produced by Lykke Li and longtime collaborator Björn Yttling, “Knife In The Heart” plunges deeper into the album’s emotional underworld, turning collective unease into anthem, calling us to sing together in our shared humanity while the world feels like it’s coming apart. Written in Los Angeles and recorded in Stockholm with a 17-piece string orchestra, The Afterparty blends disco-glowing strings, flute flourishes, and what Lykke Li calls “apocalyptic bongos” with lyrics that confront shame, desire, and existential uncertainty. At just 24 minutes, the album is both expansive and exacting, a dance record for the end of the world, capturing the strange clarity that arrives once the party is over. Across nearly two decades, Lykke Li has carved a singular lane in modern pop defined by emotional extremity, melodic precision, and fearless intimacy. Since her breakout debut Youth Novels (2008) and the global success of “I Follow Rivers,” she has continued to evolve through the critically acclaimed Wounded Rhymes (2011), I Never Learn (2014), So Sad So Sexy (2018), and the immersive audiovisual album EYEEYE (2022). The Afterparty is out on May 8 – Pre-order/add/save

The Afterparty -  Track List Not Gon Cry Happy Now Lucky Again Famous Last Words Future Fear So Happy I Could Die Sick Of Love Knife In The Heart Euphoria Album artwork HERE Press shot HERE photo credit: Chloé Le Drezen

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