7/27/2026

RILO KILEY HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY SEPTEMBER 26

RILO KILEY

HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY SEPTEMBER 26

FINAL HEADLINE SHOW OF 2026

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JULY 22


“an unforgettable experience.” – THE AQUARIAN

“the band sounded at the top of their game” – THE PITCH KANSAS CITY

“There’s hardly anything more cathartic than… collectively raising our arms in harmony with (Jenny) Lewis” – SLUG MAGAZINE

Following their wildly successful reunion tour, Rilo Kiley is making its way back to where it all began with a final headline performance of the year at the incomparable Hollywood Forever Cemetery on September 26th. One day prior to taking the stage at Ohana Fest, the band will make its Hollywood Forever Cemetery debut with a career spanning setlist brimming with heartbreak and joy.

L.A. indie legends Beachwood Sparks will be joining as support for this special evening. 

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, July 22nd, at 10am local time…grab them HERE

Audrey Hobert confirms biggest headline shows yet this fall

AUDREY HOBERT CONFIRMS BIGGEST HEADLINE SHOWS YET THIS FALL

RETURNS TO NEW YORK, CHICAGO, NASHVILLE AND MORE


photo credit: Kyle Berger


July 27, 2026— Following back-to-back sold-out runs through North America, the U.K., Europe, and Australia, breakout pop star Audrey Hobert continues a momentous year with new headline dates this fall. Hobert will make her triumphant return to play two nights at New York’s Brooklyn Paramount, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, two nights at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago and Oakland’s Fox Theater—her biggest headline shows to date.

Tickets are on sale to the public July 31 at 10 A.M. local time, with artist presale beginning July 29 at 10 A.M. local time and local presale beginning July 30 at 10 A.M. local time. See below for full tour routing and visit audreyhobert.net for more information.

Hobert’s debut album, Who’s the Clown?, was released last summer to immediate widespread acclaim and continues to win new fans worldwide. Lead single “Sue me,” which Billboard has declared the “definitive summer ‘26 anthem,” has grown sixfold since May and continued to climb, while Hobert’s overall catalog streams have nearly quadrupled in the same period.

Hobert has taken her completely sold-out Staircase to Stardom tour across the world, kicking off in North America last year before heading to the U.K., Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She’s currently amid a run that has included stops in Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, Dallas and more. This June, she made her festival debut at both Governors Ball and Bonnaroo, with upcoming festival appearances slated at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Austin City Limits and Hinterland.

A lifelong singer, musical theatre devotee, dancer and writer, Audrey Hobert has long been developing her creative voice across disciplines. A true one-woman show, she fully realizes all aspects of her music from start to finish—writing songs, singing, directing and editing music videos. Brought to life with the help of production partner Ricky Gourmet, Who's the Clown?—the first collection of songs Audrey ever wrote for herself—represents her exploration of her own creative vision. More from Hobert is imminent.





AUDREY HOBERT LIVE

July 27––First Avenue––Minneapolis, MN

July 29––Thalia Hall––Chicago, IL

July 30––Lollapalooza––Chicago, IL

August 2––Hinterland––Saint Charles, IA

August 4––Ogden Theatre––Denver, CO

August 6––The Union––Salt Lake City, UT

August 8––Outside Lands––San Francisco, CA

August 11––Roseland Theater––Portland, OR

August 12––Paramount Theatre––Seattle, WA

August 21––Pukkelpop––Hasselt, BE

August 22––All Points––East London, U.K.

August 24––O2 Academy––Leeds, U.K.

August 26––Mountford Hall––Liverpool, U.K.

August 28––FORWARDS––Bristol, U.K.

August 31––Superbloom––Munich, DE

September 29––Brooklyn Paramount––Brooklyn, NY

September 30––Brooklyn Paramount––Brooklyn, NY

October 4––Austin City Limits––Austin, TX

October 6––Ryman Auditorium––Nashville, TN

October 8––The Riviera Theatre––Chicago, IL

October 9––The Riviera Theatre––Chicago, IL

October 11––Austin City Limits––Austin, TX

October 13––Fox Theater––Oakland, CA


7/24/2026

The Strokes unveil much anticipated new album Reality Awaits

THE STROKES UNVEIL MUCH ANTICIPATED

NEW ALBUM REALITY AWAITS

MASSIVE GLOBAL TOUR CONTINUES IN AUGUST

The Strokes in Costa Rica / Photo credit: Johann Rashid

July 24, 2026The Strokes unveil their long-awaited new album, Reality Awaits—their first in six years—today via Cult Records/RCA Records. The LP features singles that have quickly become fan favorites: “Going Shopping” and “Falling out of Love.Reality Awaits awaits.


The album was recorded in Costa Rica with the legendary producer Rick Rubin, who the band worked with on 2020’s acclaimed The New Abnormal. Following these first sessions, the band and Rubin continued meet around the globe to finish the album, wherever inspiration struck.


While in the studio in Costa Rica, The Strokes invited director Johann Rashid to capture the magic and create a short film. In Transit: Part II debuted yesterday, offering a glimpse into the sessions and the creative process behind the album. Part II serves as a sequel to the group’s 2004 In Transit documentary. Watch In Transit: Part II here.


The project comes ahead of touring throughout the year, including a massive hometown show at New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park—the band’s first New York headline in years—with support from Beach House, TV on the Radio and Fcukers. Further dates include two nights at London’s O2, Paris’ Accor Arena, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena and many more.


The Strokes recently shared the music video for “Going Shopping”—paying homage to Paul Simon’s classic video for “You Can Call Me Al,” with Walton Goggins in Chevy Chase’s iconic role. Goggins was on location for a feature film in the Canary Islands but told the band on a call, “let's go shopping!” In late May, Julian Casablancas and friends traveled to Tenerife—a Spanish island off the coast of Morocco—to meet up with Walton Goggins on location to shoot.


In May, The Strokes debuted “Falling out of Love” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, playing one of the show’s final music performances.



The Strokes are a band from New York City. Since their 2001 debut, their beloved discography has defined the sound of a generation.

Reality Awaits album cover art — Untitled (Cowboy) 1989 courtesy of Richard Prince

REALITY AWAITS TRACK LIST

1. Psycho Shit

2. Dine N’Dash

3. Lonely in the Future

4. Falling out of Love

5. Going to Babble On

6. Going Shopping

7. Liar’s Remorse

8. The Fruits of Conquest

9. Tyrants of the Mellow Moon


THE STROKES LIVE

August 8—San Francisco, CA—Outside Lands Music Festival [SOLD OUT]

August 14—Tokyo, JP—Summer Sonic

August 15—Osaka, JP—Summer Sonic

August 22—Pasadena, CA—Just Like Heaven

August 25—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater||

August 27—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena#

August 28—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena||

September 12—Tampa, FL—Benchmark International Arena¦

September 13—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live¦ [SOLD OUT]

September 17—Charlotte, NC—Truliant Amphitheater¦

September 18—Atlanta, GA—Shaky Knees Music Festival

September 20—Asbury Park, NJ—Sea.Hear.Now Festival

October 2—Queens, NY—Flushing Meadows Corona Parkˆ

October 6—London, U.K.—The O2§ [SOLD OUT]

October 7—London, U.K.—The O2§ [SOLD OUT]

October 11—Amsterdam, NL—Ziggo Dome§ [SOLD OUT]

October 13—Dusseldorf, DE—PSD Bank Dome§ [SOLD OUT]

October 15—Berlin, DE—Uber Arena§ [SOLD OUT]

October 17—Bologna, IT—Unipol Arena§ [SOLD OUT]

October 20—Barcelona, ES—Palau Sant Jordi§ [SOLD OUT]

October 22—Paris, FR—Accor Arena§ [SOLD OUT]

October 25—Newcastle, U.K.—Utilita Arena§ [SOLD OUT]

October 26—Manchester, U.K.—Co-op Live§ [SOLD OUT]

October 28—Dublin, IE—3Arena§ [SOLD OUT]

November 20—Lima, PE—Estadio Universidad San Marcos»

November 22—Mexico City, MX—Corona Capital

November 24—Quito, EC—Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa

November 27—Santiago, CL—Primavera Sound Fauna

November 29—Buenos Aires, AR—Primavera Sound Buenos Aires

December 2—Bogotá, CO—Coliseo Medplus±

December 5—São Paulo, BR—Primavera Sound São Paulo


||with The Garden and ÖLÜM

#with The Garden

¦with Geordie Greep and Promiseland

ˆwith Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers

§with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron

»with Future Islands

±with Courtney Barnett

Robyn Hitchcock Releases 25th Solo Record

ROBYN HITCHCOCK RELEASES THE CONFUSER –

PURCHASE/STREAM

 

LEGENDARY BRITISH ART ROCKER SHARES EAGERLY AWAITED

25TH STUDIO ALBUM AND FIRST COLLECTION

OF ALL-NEW ORIGINAL SONGS IN NEARLY FOUR YEARS


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9/10 – UNCUT


★★★★ – MOJO


★★★★ – RECORD COLLECTOR


"Robyn Hitchcock celebrates collapse with one of his strongest albums ever."

– BROOKLYN VEGAN (ALBUM OF THE WEEK)


"The Confuser is one of Robyn Hitchcock's strongest

and most focused records in years."

– FLOOD


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ACCLAIMED NEW MEMOIR, STRANDED IN THE FUTURE,

ALSO OUT NOW

Photo Credit: Jeremy Dylant / Download Hi-Res Image

Legendary British singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock has released his eagerly awaited new album, The Confuser, available everywhere now via Tiny Ghost Records. An array of physical variants and new merch is also on offer, including CD, standard black vinyl, limited-edition two-tone vinyl, t-shirt, and a limited-edition signed poster, exclusively at the official Tiny Ghost Records shop.

 

PURCHASE/STREAM THE CONFUSER

PURCHASE VINYL OF THE CONFUSER

 

Hitchcock’s 25th solo studio album and first collection of original songs in nearly four years, The Confuser includes such characteristically skewed new favorites as the ebulliently self-proclaiming “I Am This Thing,” the dystopic party anthem “My Dead Astronaut,” the Bo Diddley beat-crazed “How To Feel Alright,” and the classic Brit-rock (as played by Americans) of “Yesterday’s Rain.” Official music videos, animated visualizers, and more are streaming now on YouTube.

 

WATCH ”YESTERDAY’S RAIN” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

 

WATCH “HOW TO FEEL ALRIGHT” OFFICIAL VISUALIZER

 

WATCH “MY DEAD ASTRONAUT” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

 

WATCH “I AM THIS THING” (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

 

In his sixth decade as an artist, Robyn Hitchcock manages to still illuminate and mystify, bemuse and philosophize, unlike any other before or since. Recorded at studios in Hitchcock’s longtime home base of Nashville USA by Brad Jones (Josh Rouse, Chuck Prophet, Jill Sobule) and Jordan Lehning (Kacey Musgraves, Rodney Crowell, Emma Swift), The Confuser features crack accompaniment from Music City session experts including electric guitarist Jeremy Fetzer (Steelism, Lambchop, Kesha), bass guitarist Todd Bolden, and drummer/percussionist Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Adrian Belew, Taylor Swift). Special guests include cherished friends Gillian Welch (contributing vocals to “Ghost in Sunlight”) and Kimberley Rew (co-founder, with Hitchcock, of The Soft Boys), who lends additional guitar to “Breathless,” “How To Feel Alright,” “Ghost in Sunlight,” and “Growing From The Ruins.” The energetically head-on backing propels a dazzlingly dynamic collection of typically perceptive new songs that traverse familiar signposts near and dear to Hitchcock’s creative heart – the significance of love, the mysteries of the cosmos, and all the abstract accidents that happen between the luck of birth and the bitter end. From signature autumnal moments like “Breathless” to the jaunty music hall psychedelia of the album-closing “Wasted,” The Confuser manifests all the accrued wisdom and hard-earned knowledge of a veteran songwriter, presented with the vivacious gusto and driven delight of an artist still with something to prove. As ever, Hitchcock proudly carries the flame for a particular brand of traditional singer-songcraft, a deeply personal penchant sparked by his Summer of Love adolescence (detailed in his acclaimed first memoir, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left) and furthered throughout the myriad cultural metamorphoses that followed. With The Confuser, Robyn Hitchcock upholds the enduring value of those halcyon influences, while managing once again to imbue it all with his singular wit and keenness of vision.

 

“One of my roles has been to keep a certain kind of music alive,” says Hitchcock. “I didn’t invent this field of music, but I’ve perpetuated it. Arguably, the Soft Boys did that, amongst other things. It wasn’t peace and love or ‘oh wow, man, look at these trippy flowers,’ it wasn’t any of that. It was simply a certain kind of sound and a certain kind of feeling that was in those records made between 1965 and 1968 which are now seen as the Big Bang of classic rock, or whatever you want to call it. I’ve just kept that approach to music alive – verse, chorus, middle eight, harmonies, guitar solos, and free-range lyrics. I’m very lucky to be able to do this. I can’t believe I’m still allowed to do it. But nobody’s stopped me, and I’m kind of touching wood that I can carry on doing it a bit longer.”

 

This month has also seen the publication of Hitchcock’s second memoir, Stranded in the Future (Akashic Books), on sale now wherever books are sold; a limited edition package including a copy of the book and numbered Giclée print, both autographed by Hitchcock, is also available. A kind of dystopian self-portrait spanning 1968 to 1978, Stranded in the Future explores the formation of Hitchcock’s seminal 1970s band, the Soft Boys, as well as the obsessions that fueled his early creative output. The arrival of Stranded in the Future was met by early applause from Publisher’s Weekly, which raved, “Hitchcock delivers a transporting follow-up to his first memoir, 1967, that takes readers through his formative musical experiences in 1960s and ‘70s Britain…When punk arrives in the narrative, Hitchcock bemoans the tonal shift it signaled from idealism to disaffection, lending the rest of his narrative a poignant, reflective air. The result is a gently self-mythologizing account that balances nostalgia with clear-eyed perspective. Music fans will savor this lovely tribute to a transformative cultural moment.

 

PURCHASE STRANDED IN THE FUTURE

 

PURCHASE STRANDED IN THE FUTURE LIMITED-EDITION PACKAGE


The seemingly indefatigable Hitchcock will introduce fans to The Confuser – along with classic songs from across his illustrious body of work thus far – on a busy international tour schedule that includes book signings, solo performances, and full-band shows across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe through October. Additional dates will be announced. For complete details and ticket availability, please visit www.robynhitchcock.com/tour.


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ROBYN HITCHCOCK

THE CONFUSER

(Tiny Ghost Records)

Download Hi-Res Album Cover

TRACKLIST:

I Am This Thing

How To Feel Alright

My Dead Astronaut

Breathless

Ghost in Sunlight

Growing From The Ruins

The Vanishing Kind

Yesterday’s Rain

Wasted

Monday For Me


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ROBYN HITCHCOCK - ON TOUR 2026

 

JULY

24 – New York, NY – Rough Trade Below *

27 – Boston, MA – Porter Square Books *

30 – Chicago, IL – Exile in Bookville *

 

SEPTEMBER

19 – Saint Leonards-on-Sea, UK – Kino-Teatr

23 – Cambridge, UK – Portland Arms

24 – Ipswich, UK – The Church

25 – Cardiff, UK – Acapela Studio

26 – Manchester, UK – Hallé at St Michaels

27 – Gateshead, UK – The Central

29 – Glasgow, UK – Cottiers Theatre

 

OCTOBER

1 – Belfast, UK – The Deer’s Head

2 – Dublin, Ireland – The Sugar Club

4 – Galway, Ireland – Roisin Dubh

6 – Hebden Bridge, UK – Trades Club

7 – Reading, UK – South Street Arts Centre

8 – Bath, UK – Komedia Bath

9 – Twyford, UK – St Mary’s Church, Twyford

10 – London, UK – Union Chapel

11 – Paris, France – Les Trois Baudets

17 – Landsberg Am Lech, Germany – Stadttheater Landsberg

18 – Berlin, Germany – Privatclub

20 – Bergen, Norway – Ole Bull Scene

21 – Trondheim, Norway – Bar Moskus

23 – Drammen, Norway – Drammen Kulturhus

24 – Randaberg, Norway – Tungenes Fyr

25 – Oslo, Norway – BLÃ…

27 – København S, Denmark – DR Koncerthuset

28 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser Hornstulls Strand

30 – Helsinki, Finland – KULT

 

NOVEMBER

21 – Birmingham, AL - Saturn

 

* In Conversation + Book Signing


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RILO KILEY HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY SEPTEMBER 26

RILO KILEY HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY SEPTEMBER 26 FINAL HEADLINE SHOW OF 2026 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 “an unforgettable experien...