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SHE WANTS REVENGE | Platinum-Selling Dark-Alternative Duo Kicks Off Sold Out North American Tour This Weekend

SHE WANTS REVENGE DARK ALTERNATIVE GROUP KICKS OFF U.S. TOUR THIS WEEKEND INCLUDING MANY SOLD OUT DATES SET TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC SOON! SHE WANTS REVENGE [EXPANDED EDITION] - LISTEN HERE EXPANDED 20TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

Dark-alternative duo She Wants Revenge is set to release new music soon, and kicks off their Fall 2026 tour this weekend at a sold out show in Ventura, CA. The tour follows the band's sold out show at Los Angeles’ The Wiltern earlier this year and features many sold out dates throughout the tour -- see all dates below and grab remaining tickets via https://www.shewantsrevenge.com. She wants Revenge -- led by Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin -- released a special 20th anniversary edition of their Gold-certified self-titled debut album earlier this year, which features their platinum-selling single “Tear You Apart.” She Wants Revenge [Expanded Edition] features the album’s original 14-tracks along with remixes, demos, acoustic versions, and more, and offers a deeper look into the band’s creative process during the making of their debut, capturing the raw energy that defined a generation of dark alternative music. Listen to the She Wants Revenge [Expanded Edition] HERE. She Wants Revenge has stayed true to the gothic sound and dark dance music they are known for while also reinventing themselves. Twenty-plus years into their career, the band is experiencing a renewed surge with over 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone and a deep cut from 2009’s Up And Down EP going viral on TikTok.  With a lineup featuring Warfield on vocals/guitar, Bravin on Bass VI and synths, Thomas Froggatt on bass, Tony Bevilacqua (The Distillers) on guitar, and Lia Braswell (Chelsea Wolfe, A Place To Bury Strangers, TR/ST) on drums, She Wants Revenge is reinvigorated, inspired and more certain of their place and purpose than ever. The band is excited to perform with joy for their loyal fans and a new generation getting to experience their brand of dark dance music for the first time.  SHE WANTS REVENGE 2026 FALL TOUR DATES Oct 10 Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall *sold out Oct 13 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall *sold out Oct 14 Seattle, WA – The Showbox Oct 15 Vancouver, BC – The Pearl *sold out Oct 17 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades *sold out Oct 18 San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom Oct 19 Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall Oct 22 San Diego, CA – House of Blues *sold out Oct 24 Fort Worth, TX – Texas Motor Speedway (Sick New World Festival) Oct 25 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club  Oct 26 Chicago, IL – House of Blues *sold out Oct 27 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick *sold out Oct 28 Toronto, ON - Opera House *sold out Oct 30 Huntington, NY - The Paramount Oct 31 Philadelphia, PA - Brooklyn Bowl Nov 01 Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club Nov 02 New York, NY – Webster Hall Nov 04 Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony

ABOUT SHE WANTS REVENGE She Wants Revenge began as a production duo who were making songs to spin at the clubs they were DJing. They ended up signing to Geffen Records when a three song demo made it to the label via a friend. The demos became the basis of their 2005 self-titled LP, and they hit the road supporting Bloc Party, The Kills and OKGO. Soon they were opening for Depeche Mode, The Psychedelic Furs, Placebo, co-headlining with Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy, performing at Coachella, and in constant rotation on alternative rock across the country. In under a year, the oddball tune they thought to be an evil cousin of the B52’s and Wall of Voodoo saw them blitzing through the late-night talk show circuit, and – with additional singles “Out of Control” and “These Things” – climbing the charts.  Though they came to prominence in the mid-aughts post-punk revival, Justin and Adam were more indebted to their early influences; Prince, Tangerine Dream, ELO, Giorgio Moroder, and 90s hip-hop. It was their true-to-the-era production style, thoughtful songwriting, and heart-on-the-sleeve lyricism which ran counter to the studied dance punk and emotionally distanced, clever sound of their contemporaries which endeared them to the legions of fans who hungered for their brand of bold, emotive music which was sorely lacking at the time. In doing so, they made fans of both old school goths and darkwave aficionados and their younger counterparts, and more pointedly, drew nods and praise from the bands who directly inspired them - cementing SWR’s legacy as torch bearers for the moody and morose who came before. They released their 2nd LP This Is Forever (2007), followed by back-to-back EP’s Save Your Soul (2008) and Up and Down (2009), and their swan song, Valleyheart (2011). Musically and creatively, their sound evolved, but as blogs and streaming reshaped the industry, the live shows still grew as more and more devoted fans discovered them. Along the way they collaborated with Timbaland, made videos with Shirley Manson and Joaquin Phoenix, and created a body of work that both broke new ground, while also continuing the tradition of the music, films and pop-culture of the 70s and 80s that shaped their youth.  In 2015, the band’s friend and vocal supporter Lady Gaga helped place “Tear You Apart” in the premiere episode of American Horror Story, instantly reigniting interest in the band after a brief hiatus. She Wants Revenge was back on the charts and steadily streaming, and the duo was now the “favorite new band” of young audiences longing for more of what they heard on the show. This led to the band hitting the road to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their debut album where old fans were ecstatic, and new fans were thrilled to finally see them live.  After a run of sold-out shows in LA in early 2020, they sat down to finally record a new album but, when the pandemic hit, their personal and professional worlds were turned upside down. They reconvened in 2022, more driven than ever, and set about touring across the US, Europe, the UK and Australia. What they discovered wasn’t just sold-out shows in nearly every market but new, young audiences of teenagers and 20-somethings brought up on the 3rd wave goth that the boys inspired, yet never had the chance to see live.

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Björk confirms live concert experience Björk & Hamrahlíð Choir - Björk Orkestral with The Hamrahlíð Choir with physical release

Björk & Hamrahlíð Choir - Björk Orkestral with The Hamrahlíð Choir THE LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE ARRIVES AS A WORLDWIDE PHYSICAL RELEASE LP / CD / BLU-RAY / DVD OUT NOVEMBER 27, 2026 PRE-ORDER HERE

October 9, 2026, London—Björk & Hamrahlíð Choir - Björk Orkestral with The Hamrahlíð Choir, the extraordinary concert experience recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall on October 24, 2021, will receive its world-wide physical release on November 27, 2026, available across LP, CD, Blu-ray and DVD. PRE-ORDER HERE  More than a live recording, Björk & Hamrahlíð Choir - Björk Orkestral with The Hamrahlíð Choir captures a meeting between one of Iceland’s most singular musical voices and one of its most important choral institutions. Across an expansive reimagining of Björk’s catalogue, choral arrangements, electronics and her own voice are brought together to reveal familiar songs in unfamiliar forms, sometimes monumental, sometimes fragile, always deeply physical. Message from Björk - i am so happy and proud of this concert .. we all put enormous love , energy and time into it . i have learned slowly through the years , about the juxtaposition of voices and the electronic ... for me it is a philosophical matter , how nature and technology can coexist amicably . i got an opportunity to learn how to get this balance just right , through extensive rehearsals in the space we got in covid . it is often easier for me to do this on the recordings , but here we did it physically live . and i could tweak older songs that i felt i hadn´t acquired experience yet how to perform live . i am grateful to bergur þórisson , þorgerður ingólfsdóttir and the hamrahlíð choir for their generousity and this experience . thank you The concert was recorded as part of Björk’s series of Orkestral performances at Harpa in 2021, a project conceived around the idea of returning to her music through orchestration rather than spectacle. Stripped back from the elaborate visual worlds of her larger productions, these performances placed the architecture of the songs themselves centre stage: strings, winds, choir, electronics and voice interacting as one living organism. At the heart of this particular performance is Hamrahlíðarkórinn, the Hamrahlíð Choir, conducted by its legendary founder Þorgerður Ingólfsdóttir, whose relationship with Björk has grown into one of the most significant creative collaborations in her recent work. Some of the arrangements were performed by this choir in the recordings, but this live performance also includes other song originally written for other voice-ensembles or instruments from Björk’s catalogue. Their voices bring a different physicality to songs, music that moves between the intimate and the immense. The repertoire draws primarily from the vocal world of Medúlla (2004) and explores the possibilities of the human voice, nature, technology and new forms of musical collaboration. Heard together in this setting, the songs form a kind of alternate history of Björk’s work: compositions continuously being dismantled, re-orchestrated and rebuilt through new combinations of breath, bodies, electronics and space. The performance also carries the particular atmosphere of its time. Recorded in Reykjavík in October 2021, as live music and collective gatherings were slowly returning after the profound disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert brought together musicians and voices at a moment when the simple act of singing together had acquired an extraordinary significance. Across Björk’s four Orkestral concerts at Harpa, more than 100 Icelandic musicians took part, making the series not only a celebration of her catalogue but a portrait of the breadth and depth of Iceland’s musical community. The proceeds from the original concert series supported Kvennaathvarfið, a women’s shelter in Reykjavík. For Björk, the Hamrahlíð Choir collaboration has become an ongoing musical relationship rather than a one-off encounter. Þorgerður Ingólfsdóttir and the choir first joined Björk on Body Memory, from 2017’s Utopia, before becoming an integral part of the Cornucopia live world. The choir appeared at the original Cornucopia performances at The Shed in New York in 2019, followed by the European tour and the filming of Cornucopia in Lisbon. The collaboration continues to evolve. Most recently, members of the choir contributed to Sorrowful Soil, part of Björk’s immersive installation at the National Gallery of Iceland, demonstrating a creative relationship that continues to move fluidly between recorded music, live performance, visual art and installation. With Björk & Hamrahlíð Choir - Björk Orkestral with The Hamrahlíð Choir, songs that have travelled through decades of Björk’s musical language are heard anew, not as replicas of their recorded originals, but as compositions still capable of changing shape. The result is a document of Icelandic musicianship, a celebration of the voice and a rare glimpse into the emotional architecture of Björk’s music when the spectacle falls away and the music itself takes centre stage. About Björk: Björk is one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. Known for her groundbreaking music, visual art, and performances, Björk’s career has constantly pushed boundaries in music, technology, and activism. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, she continues to inspire and challenge audiences with her bold creative visions. From her critically acclaimed app album Biophilia to the immersive Vulnicura VR, Björk has always embraced new technology to enhance her artistry. With Cornucopia, she redefined what it means to be a performer in the 21st century, blending music, theater, and visual art to deliver a message of environmental hope and resilience. THE HAMRAHLÍÐ CHOIR The Hamrahlíð Choir has been at the forefront of Icelandic musical life for more than half a century. Þorgerður Ingólfsdóttir formed the Hamrahlíð Choir in 1982 and she has been its conductor ever since. The Hamrahlíð Choir is an ensemble made up of graduates of the hamrahlíð college choir which þorgerður established in 1967.  Around 3000 Icelandic teenagers have come into contact with classical music through the Hamrahlíð choral experience. Many of these had no prior musical training, but through diligent practice they have gone on to participate in music-making of the highest quality, from new Icelandic compositions to the choral masterworks of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart.

CHAPPELL ROAN ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR THE SUPER GRAPHIC SPECTACULAR 10/21 & 10/22 IN LA + THE SUPER GRAPHIC BLOCK PARTY !

LINEUP FOR THE SUPER GRAPHIC SPECTACULAR REVEALED! FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM CHAPPELL ROAN, AMANDA LEPORE, CAROLINE POLACHEK, LOLA YOUNG, MUNA, TINASHE AND MORE; HOSTED BY CALEB HEARON TWO-DAY LIVE EVENT FUNDRAISER BENEFITING TRANS YOUTH AND LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE MIDWEST PRINCESS PROJECT TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 21 AND 22 AT THE SHRINE IN LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCING TICKETS TO THE SUPER GRAPHIC BLOCK PARTY DAYTIME EVENT! PRE-SHOW EVENT WILL INCLUDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, DRAG PERFORMANCES, NON-PROFIT BOOTHS, FOOD TRUCKS AND TICKET GIVEAWAYS TO THE SUPER GRAPHIC SPECTACULAR; TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

The LA event will unite artists, fans, drag performers, comedians, and advocates for two nights of entertainment, community, and impact, featuring special headline performances from Chappell Roan. GRAMMY-winning artist, advocate, and cultural trailblazer Chappell Roan has just announced The Super Graphic Block Party, a pre-show event leading up to The Super Graphic Spectacular. The Super Graphic Block Party, taking place at the West Lot just outside The Shrine, will feature drag performances, volunteer opportunities, food trucks, vendors, non-profit booths and ticket giveaways for The Super Graphic Spectacular that evening. Ticketholders for The Super Graphic Spectacular will be able to enjoy exclusive access to the block party from 4:30 - 7:30pm before the show. During the day from 1-4pm, anyone is welcome to attend the block party with the purchase of a $15 ticket available at supergraphicspectacular.com. All net ticket proceeds will be donated to The Midwest Princess Project. Space is limited and not guaranteed.  Additionally, Caroline Polachek, Lola Young, MUNA and Tinashe have been added as musical guest performers on The Super Graphic Spectacular, as well as additional Drag, Burlesque and Cirque performers on each show, all taking place October 21 and 22, 2026 at The Shrine in Los Angeles. Additional guests include Amanda Lepore, Blaine Petrovia, Kyra Jeté, Alisa Mae, Fantasia Royale Gaga, Sweaty Eddie and hosted by Caleb Hearon. The two-day charity fundraiser, in partnership with Chappell Roan’s non-profit initiative The Midwest Princess Project with help from Cash App, eBay, MAC Cosmetics and MISTR, will blend live entertainment with meaningful community engagement, bringing together artists, fans, creatives, and advocates to celebrate queer joy, visibility, and collective action.  Created as the flagship fundraising event for The Midwest Princess Project, The Super Graphic Spectacular marks one full year of impact for the organization, while raising critical funds to support programs serving trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. Every dollar raised through The Super Graphic Spectacular will directly benefit the organization's ongoing initiatives committed to fostering care, connection, and access to resources. The announcement builds on Roan's growing legacy of advocacy and philanthropy. Since launching The Midwest Princess Project in 2025, the GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter has expanded her commitment to supporting trans youth and uplifting LGBTQ+ communities through fundraising initiatives, live events, and direct community partnerships. The organization previously raised over $800,000 to date, through donations and proceeds from Roan's sold-out Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up shows, which featured surprise guests, local drag performers, and appearances from fellow ally artists and creatives. That work followed the success of Roan's We Got You! Fund, established after her widely celebrated Best New Artist GRAMMY acceptance speech advocating for healthcare access and sustainable livelihoods for artists. Together, these initiatives reflect a broader mission that has become central to Roan's career: using music, community, and visibility as vehicles for meaningful social change. The Super Graphic Spectacular transforms the traditional fundraiser into an immersive experience where guests are invited not only to attend, but also actively support the cause by participating in local hands-on volunteer opportunities supporting trans youth and LGBTQ+ community organizations. Across two nights, attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of live performances, special guest appearances, drag artistry, comedy, community engagement opportunities, and a special closing performance from Chappell Roan and collaborators.  Known for transforming radical self-expression into a cultural movement, Roan has emerged as one of pop music's defining voices. Through chart-topping hits including "Pink Pony Club," "HOT TO GO!," "Good Luck, Babe!," "The Giver," and "The Subway", she has built a devoted global following while championing authenticity, queer expression, and creative freedom. Her 2025 Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour sold out stadiums across the globe and encouraged fans to embrace every facet of their identity, from the feather boas and glittering costumes in the crowd to the shared spirit of acceptance that defined each night. The Midwest Princess Project extends that vision beyond the stage, creating a space where celebration and impact exist side-by-side.  As Chappell Roan’s The Midwest Princess Project continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact, The Super Graphic Spectacular stands as both a milestone and a promise of what’s still to come – an invitation to show up, give back, and build something lasting together. Additional lineup announcements, special guests, ticketing information, and auction details will be revealed in the coming soon. For more information, visit http://supergraphicspectacular.com

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