Tori Amos' New Album 'In Times of Dragons' Out Today via Universal/Fontana

Tori Amos’ Transcendent New Album  In Times of Dragons Out Today via Universal/Fontana     The New York Times | Rolling Stone | NPR | Pitchfork PEOPLE | PAPER Magazine | PASTE Magazine | Stereogum Singles: “Stronger Together” “Shush” “Gasoline Girls” In Times of Dragons is available in several special packages HERE In Times Of Dragons (Embers Edition)” which is a digital download  with alternate cover art and instrumental versions of the full new album. In Times Of Dragons US Tour exclusive CD which features  alternate cover art and a bonus track.   "Its verses ride a percussive syncopated piano riff; its choruses rev up with electric guitar and a gang of backup vocals ... [Gasoline Girls] is clearly part of the larger opus."  – The New York Times "These fictions are a call to action. In each of them, our dragon fire rises."   – PASTE Magazine, cover story "To love Tori is to appreciate a catalog of sixteen solo studio albums spanning over three decades, each record rich with riddle, myth, and melodic off-roading that may frighten the uninitiated."  – PAPER Magazine "The haunting track that opens the album, "Shush," is just as provocative as some of the songs that made her a sensation more than 30 years ago." – PEOPLE "Her piano-led songs tackled the constraints and contradictions of womanhood head-on, leavened with acerbic humor, Southern wisdom, and fantastical elements." – Rolling Stone "In this moment when we're getting a resurgence of protest music, what she has given us on 'In Times of Dragons' is political allegory Tori Amos-style. I love that that is the approach that she took." – NPR   "Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings." – Pitchfork

Photo credit: Kasia Wozniak Tori Amos today releases her new studio album In Times of Dragons via Universal/Fontana. The 12 million-selling singer songwriter’s 18th album presents an ambitious allegorical story about power, resistance and transformation in an era defined by political upheaval. At the center of In Times of Dragons is a fictionalised version of Amos who finds herself trapped in a marriage to a dangerous billionaire before embarking on a journey across America, encountering allies and adversaries as she searches for freedom.  “This is a metaphorical story about the fight for democracy over tyranny” Amos explains. “We really don’t know how this American experiment of democracy is going to end up. I’m a pragmatist. I’m not an optimist. I’m not a fatalist. But as a songwriter I needed to hear the clarion call and just say” - to quote her beloved 1994 song Cornflake Girl - “this is not really happening? You bet your life it is.” The story begins with the ominous piano chords of opening track “Shush,” where the protagonist realises the danger she faces. Over the course of the album, she begins to change, gradually transforming into the dragon she will need to become in order to confront the forces pursuing her. The album’s title track “In Times of Dragons” marks the moment she leaves that life behind and begins her journey. Reflecting on the daughter she’s been separated from and the world she’s fleeing, the song captures the shock, uncertainty and determination of that first step into the unknown. As the story unfolds, the protagonist encounters a cast of characters who help her survive - from friends who offer refuge to the rebellious Gasoline Girls, a collective of women who “tend the fire” and stand together in defiance. Across the album Amos also explores generational legacy and responsibility. Her daughter Natashya Hawley co-writes and sings on several tracks, including “Veins,” a call-and-response between mother and daughter questioning what emotional and moral inheritance we pass down. Across a career spanning more than 35 years, Amos has built one of modern music’s most distinctive catalogues, earning multiple Grammy nominations and selling over 12 million albums worldwide. With In Times of Dragons, Amos once again brings together the political and the personal in a work that reflects the anxieties and upheavals of the present moment, blending mythic storytelling with urgent contemporary themes.  Amos will support the album with her most extensive tour in over a decade, performing across the UK, Europe and the US throughout 2026. She will be joined by with longtime collaborator, bassist and MD Jon Evans and renowned drummer Earl Harvin alongside a trio of backing vocalists – Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavinka and Hadley Kennary - performing songs from In Times of Dragons alongside highlights from across her celebrated career.  TOUR 2026 - TICKETS EU  5/1: Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle  5/3: Budapest, Hungary @ Erkel Theatre  5/5: Milan, Italy @ Teatro Arcimboldi  5/6: Zurich, Switzerland @ Theater 11  5/8: Freiburg, Germany @ Konserthaus  5/10: Munich, Germany @ Circus Krone  5/12: Warsaw, Germany @ Torwar  5/14: Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom  5/16: Hamburg, Germany @ Laeiszhalle  5/17: Bremen, Germany @ Metropol  5/19: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falkoner  5/21: Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus  5/23: Oslo, Norway @ Concert House  5/25: Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia Hall  5/27: Tallinn, Estonia @ Alexela Concert  5/28: Riga, Latvia @ Xiaomi Arena  5/20: Vilnius, Lithuania @ Compensa Hall  US 7/7: West Palm Beach, FL @ Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 7/9: Orlando, FL @ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theatre 7/10: Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall 7/12: New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theatre 7/14: Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater 7/15: Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center - Winspear Opera House 7/17: Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 7/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Woodruff Arts Center - Atlanta Symphony Hall 7/20: Durham, NC @ DPAC 7/22: Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - Filene Center 7/24: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre 7/25: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre 7/27: Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theatre 7/29: Portland, ME @ Merrill Auditorium 7/31: Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion 8/1: Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia 8/3: Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre 8/4: Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Mainstage Theater 8/7: Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre 8/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre 8/10: Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace Theater 8/11: Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre 8/14: Chicago, IL @ Roosevelt University - Auditorium Theatre 8/15: Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater 8/17: Saint Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre 8/18: Omaha, NE @ Orpheum Theater 8/20: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre 8/22: Albuquerque, NM @ University of New Mexico - Popejoy Hall 8/23: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre 8/25: Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre 8/26: San Diego, CA @ San Diego Civic Theatre 8/28: Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre 8/29: Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre 8/31: Sacramento, CA @ Sacramento Convention Center Complex - SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center 9/2: Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Melanie C Releases New Album SWEAT Today. North American Tour Starts This Fall

MELANIE C RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM SWEAT – OUT TODAY [VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP]     SHARES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “DRUM MACHINE” – WATCH   NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR STARTS SEPTEMBER 8 TICKETS ON SALE NOW

WATCH “DRUM MACHINE” LISTEN SWEAT [ALBUM] Sweat Drum Machine What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Til It Breaks Pressure Emotional Memory Attitude Good For Nothing  Undefeated Champion Cashmere Free To Love One Track Mind Flick Of The Wrist   —---------------------------------------------   NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: 06/06 - OUTLOUD Music Festival - Los Angeles, CA**^ 09/08 – Club Soda – Montreal, QC 09/09 – Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON 09/11 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C. 09/12 – Webster Hall – New York, NY 09/14 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA 09/16 – Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL 09/18 – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC 09/19 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA 09/22 – The Castro Theatre – San Francisco, CA 09/23 – The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA 09/25 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA **Music Festival Performance ^Live DJ Set —---------------------------------------------   Before she became Mel C of the Spice Girls, she was Melanie Chisholm of “The F**king Yeah Four”, a group of 18-year-old friends dancing through the Costa Brava rave scene in the early ’90s. Those nights of breakbeats, sweat and freedom would shape her forever. Decades later, Melanie C channels that same raw energy into Sweat—her ninth studio album and most euphoric record to date, out now on Virgin Music Group. Alongside the album release, Melanie has unveiled the official music video for focus single “Drum Machine,” directed by Graham Cruz. Listen to Sweat HERE. Watch the official music video for “Drum Machine” HERE. Recorded between London, Stockholm and LA, Sweat is a celebration of joy, movement and community—a fusion of Melanie C’s pop legacy and her more recent evolution as a DJ. Today’s focus single “Drum Machine” distills that energy into its purest form: pounding kick drums and pulsing synths drive a club track that captures the hedonism of losing yourself in music. As Melanie explains, “Drum Machine is about finding someone who makes you feel alive again - that deep connection where love runs through your whole body, lifts your spirit, and sets your heart to a different beat.” Album highlights across Sweat further showcase Melanie C’s ability to balance euphoric release with emotional depth. The title track “Sweat” (WATCH) sets the tone with its high-energy pulse, sampling Diana Ross’ “Work That Body” and channeling retro workout nostalgia with a modern dancefloor edge. On “Undefeated Champion,” she leans into glittering disco textures while reflecting on resilience and perseverance, a theme that runs throughout both her career and personal journey. Meanwhile, “Til It Breaks” captures a more vulnerable side, written in the aftermath of a breakup and exploring the emotional limits of heartbreak—delivering a cathartic, club-ready anthem in the spirit of dancing through difficult moments. Together with the electrifying “Drum Machine,” these tracks embody the core of Sweat: a record rooted in joy, release, and the healing power of music. In 2018, a chance invitation to DJ at queer club night Sink The Pink reignited Chisholm’s connection to dance culture. Within a year, she was spinning at Ibiza institutions like Pacha and Café Mambo, and commanding festival crowds across the globe. “I love being able to mix anything I want—you can take things apart and build them again, just like in life.” That same year, she rejoined the Spice Girls for their landmark 2019 reunion tour, culminating in three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium. With Sweat, Melanie C unites every part of her story: the athlete, the pop icon, the underground DJ, and the teenager who fell in love with rave culture. The release of Sweat arrives amid a standout period for Melanie C. Recent highlights include a special performance at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center’s annual Center Dinner gala in New York City, a headline DJ set at this year’s London Marathon, and global appearances spanning Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and New York’s Jingle Ball, alongside television appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Morning America. She recently appeared on ABC’s Nightline (WATCH), with the segment now available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. Further underscoring her momentum, she has been named a featured artist for Apple Music’s ‘Music That Moves Me’ playlist series, cementing her status as a driving force in contemporary pop and dance music. Expanding on that partnership, she recently hosted a special Apple Music Radio takeover from Los Angeles, offering fans a deeper look into the sounds and influences behind Sweat (LISTEN). This momentum continues with the announcement of The Melanie C World Tour, a global run of shows bringing the high-energy spirit of Sweat to fans worldwide. The tour kicks off in North America, starting in Montreal on September 8, with stops in Toronto, Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, before concluding in San Diego on September 25. Melanie will then head to the UK and Europe in October, followed by Asia and Australia in November. Known for her electrifying live performances, she’ll celebrate both her pop legacy and her evolution as a DJ, delivering a set that blends euphoric dancefloor energy with the iconic hits that have defined her career. For full tour dates and ticket information, visit melaniec.net/#live. Melanie C is confirmed to take the stage for a live DJ set at OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6. The festival takes place at West Hollywood Park, with Melanie appearing on a lineup that includes headliners, The Pussycat Dolls, JADE, Ava Max, alongside Ashlee Simpson, FLO, Hercules & Love Affair, Daya and more. For more information, please visit: www.outloudmusicfestival.com/weho. As Sweat arrives, Melanie C continues to channel decades of experience into a body of work that celebrates connection, resilience, and pure release on the dancefloor. Reflecting on the album’s spirit, she shares, “There are so many horrific things going on in the world… music is what gets me through tough moments. I’m really happy I am bringing out a joyful record at a very dark time.” The official music video for “Drum Machine” is out now. Listen to Sweat, the new album from Melanie C, available everywhere via Virgin Music Group.

Photo Credit: Charles Dennington UK & EU TOUR DATES 10/18 – 3Olympia Theatre – Dublin, Ireland 10/20 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow, UK 10/21 – O2 Ritz – Manchester, UK 10/23 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK 10/24 – O2 Institute – Birmingham, UK 10/26 – Botanique (Le Botanique – Museum) – Brussels, Belgium 10/27 – La Machine du Moulin Rouge – Paris, France 10/29 – Melkweg (OZ) – Amsterdam, Netherlands 10/30 – Metropol – Berlin, Germany ASIA & AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES 11/06 – EX Theater Roppongi – Tokyo, Japan 11/11 – Astor Theatre – Perth, Australia 11/13 – Northcote Theatre – Melbourne, Australia 11/14 – The Tivoli – Brisbane, Australia 11/15 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney, Australia

ENGELBERT Celebrates His 90s Birthday with video from fellow celebrities

Milestone 90th Birthday Celebration Features Visual Birthday Wishes From Fellow Superstars and Friends Engelbert Humperdinck Photo credit: Greg Gorman MAY 1, 2026 [New York, NY] - Iconic music legend ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK celebrates a remarkable milestone in his life with his 90th birthday on May 2, 2026.  For this milestone celebration, OK!Good Records has teamed up with Engelbert’s team to create a star-studded video—a heartfelt birthday greeting honoring the legendary artist in unforgettable style. This collection of birthday wishes includes greetings by fellow musical artists, past collaborators, entertainers and longtime friends such as Wayne Newton, Gloria Gaynor, Pat Boone, Lulu, Micky Dolenz, Judy Collins, Deana Martin, Angélica María, Lupita Infante, Tommy Roe, Janet Devlin, Schiller, Gummibär, Garry Bushell, Matt Goss, Peter Maffay, Salt Ashes, Roland Kaiser, Kathrin Glock, Gustavo Borner, Rupert Everett, Mike Stone, Emin, and Phillipp Kirkorov. Engelbert Humperdinck fans can watch the visual greeting card and send their own birthday wishes at the OK!Good Records YouTube channel. Engelbert first came to international prominence in 1967 with his breakout singles “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz,” both of which topped the UK charts and sold millions of copies each with “Release Me” also famously breaking The Beatles’ streak of 11 consecutive Number One Singles by keeping “Strawberry Fields Forever” from reaching Number One in the United Kingdom.  He went on to deliver a string of enduring hits, including “After the Lovin’,” “There Goes My Everything,” “Am I That Easy to Forget,” “Winter World Of Love,” and “This Moment in Time,” further cementing his legacy as “The King Of Romance”.  His 1968 single  “A Man Without Love” found a brand-new audience following its feature in the Marvel “Moon Knight” HBO series, with its video amassing tens of millions of views, while “Quando, Quando, Quando” was featured in “The Umbrella Academy” introducing EH’s timeless voice to a whole new generation.  A specially  recorded version of West Ham United’s football anthem “Forever Blowing Bubbles” was featured prominently in the hit movie Bullet Train which starred Brad Pitt. Engelbert’s impact—spanning nearly seven decades—continues to grow and transcend generations with over 150 million records sold worldwide. His most recent album recorded in Nashville, All About Love (released on OK!Good Records) features a collection of eye-opening reinterpretations of soulful love songs among them “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, “When Will I See You Again” “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine,” and a Western Swing version of Barry White’s “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything”.  As a nod to his ever-growing Latino fanbase, Engelbert re-recorded “A Man Without Love” as a duet with “Mexico’s Sweetheart” Angélica María and the Bolero classic “Besame Mucho,” featuring two-time GRAMMY®-nominated Mariachi star Lupita Infante. Engelbert continues to engage a passionate global fan base eager to connect with him at every opportunity. Across major digital platforms his reach continues to grow, with 575,000 YouTube subscribers, well over 400,000 Facebook followers, 200,000 TikTok followers, and 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Each week, he connects directly with fans through his long-running “Tuesday Museday” YouTube video series, where tens of thousands of fans tune in for personal updates and an intimate, one-on-one experience with the legendary artist. Feeling young as ever, Engelbert Humperdinck shows no signs of slowing down. This year, he is traveling the world on The Celebration Tour to commemorate his legacy, which has stops across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, SE Asia, and North America. Tickets are available at engelbert.com for the following dates:   June 24-30 New Zealand   July 4-15   Australia   August 13 Austria   August 15-23 Germany   September 20-28 Southeast Asia   October 2-3 Las Vegas   October 6-15 Canada   October 23-25 California   November 10-14 Illinois   November 19-25 Europe

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