Black Francis has been looking for his mind for 40 years now.
The band will trace it on their 40th-year milestone tour around
the world.
All dates HERE.
Let’s have a look back.
MELODY MAKER
1988
ROCKPOOL
1989
NME
1991
NME
2004
LOUDER THAN WAR
2019
24 March 2026
Hip-rap-hop icons WU-TANG CLAN started their badass career back in 1992.
They were not exactly a productive team with only 7 LPs in 34 years, but their
impact was huge.
As fans know, they started their last stand last June with The Final Chamber
tour, which brought them to the US, Europe, UK, Australia, and will hit Japan.
soon.
We already knew that they planned to return to the US during June/July, but
now the rap gang have added more dates, from August to October (see below)
Much lauded and award-winning Louisiana songstress LUCINDA WILLIAMS
released her acclaimed 16th full-length, titled World’s Gone Wrong last January.
She’ll present it to American audiences in May.
The albu doesn’t stream on Spotify or Bandcamp
Nu metal giants KORN (formed in 1993 – 14 albums so far)
played Europe two years ago and they obviously liked it as
they just announced new dates over there for the Fall.
13 March 2026
English veteran songsmith and political activist, BILLY BRAGG,
aged 67 now, has released 14 LPs so far in his illustrious career.
A couple of weeks ago, he followed Bruce Springsteen‘s protest song
Streets Of Minneapolis with his own anti-ICE song, named City Of Heroes
condemning the killings in cold blood of two American citizens, Alex Pretti
and Reneé Good.
Bragg will take this and many other songs to Canada/US. Dates below.
25 February 2026
Original members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson today
Canadian prog-rock legends RUSH had/have a brilliant,
very long career, which started in 1968. They released 19 LPs.
On March 13th they RUSH will release a deluxe edition of
their 1984 LP Grace Under Pressure. More info here.
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The new front cover will be different from the original one.
New Artwork
Original Artwork
And, they’ll go on the road again, under the banner of Fifty Something Tour.
This year in North America and next year in Argentina, Brasil, and Europe
JUNE-JULY 2026
AUG-DEC 2026
2027
24 February 2026
This year marks the 50th birthday of punk. The anti-rock superstar culture that changed the musical landscape radically around the globe. In those arousing days, you could be wondering in the morning what to make out of your life, and then suddenly be in a band playing in an obscure basement at night.
Expect a bunch of anniversary fireworks here, there, and everywhere.
And of course, anarchy trailblazers, the SEX PISTOLS who reformed in 2024 with
Frank Carter as vocalist for one benefit event, until the masses wanted to see
them too, resulting in a stream of gigs, will be in the picture.
At the end of the year, they’ll play a handful of gigs on their
island. They’re also expected to play several summer festivals.
God save the King!
December
7 – 3Arena – Dublin
9 – Corn Exchange – Edinburgh
10 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
18 – Brixton Academy – London
20 – Eventim Apollo – London
18 February 2026
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and his E STREET BAND can’t stop rockin’ around on podiums.
They just announced a new US tour, billed as The Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour. The tour poster says NO KINGS in all-caps, a big sneer at orange gorilla Trump, who thinks he’s the king of the world. It’s also no coincidence that the first show
is in Minneapolis on March 31.
Springsteen: “We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.
We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America — American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution and our sacred American dream — all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.
Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome — so come on out and join the United Free Republic of E Street Nation for an American spring of Rock ‘n’ Rebellion! I’ll see you there!”
And there’s more news.
Brave Films, an American multi-media organization that wants to create a
better America, using media, films, volunteers, and internet video campaigns.
They create a quick-strike capability that informs the public, challenges mainstream
media with the truth, and motivates people to take action on social issues nationwide,
They have just shared a new, loud and crystal-clear video.
The clip shows footage of The Boss recently calling for ICE to “get the fuck out of Minneapolis”, before it shows several American victims who have been arrested
by ICE agents in recent months and highlights the death of Renee Good, who was
fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on January 7.
Watch.
The eccentric fairy-tale rockers THE FLAMING LIPS, led by their psychedelic
priest Wayne Coyne are around since 1983 (oh my, I had no clue it was that long).
They have fascinated their fans with 17 albums (so far).
As a longtime fan myself, I dare to say that their concerts are even better than their records, as I experienced once more last year in Antwerp, Belgium. A visual and sonic spectacle.
They just announced new tour dates for 2026.
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Photos by Turn Up The Volume – Antwerp, Belgium – June 2025
Last week Ohio‘s veteran blues tandem THE BLACK KEYS – singer/guitarist
Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney announced the upcoming release
of their 3rd album in 3 years. It’s named Peaches! and will see the day of light
on May 1st.
New album means new tour.
Hear first single You Got To Lose from the new, forthcoming LP, right here.