Wet Leg, whose self-titled debut album was released less than two months ago, is already earning a reputation as your favorite artist’s favorite artist. Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl recently spoke about how much he loves “Chaise Longue” and declared Wet Leg is “about to take over America.” Now, the group also has Harry Styles’ attention, as he swung by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and delivered a cover of “Wet Dream.”
Styles and his band keep their rendition mostly faithful to the original recording. If anything, the rock elements of the song are actually amped up a bit here, as the guitars feel a bit more aggressive and forward in the mix.
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale previously told Uproxx of recording Wet Leg, “As soon as we signed to Domino, we went into recording the album, just because of the times. We couldn’t gig. And so the way to make use of the time was to go straight into the studio and record the album. Maybe in the, I don’t know, in the ’80s or whatever, maybe that you could do that. But I know that now it’s certainly like a different landscape. When you get signed, maybe the label will send you on like a little tour so that you can get your material up to scratch, and tried and tested. And we took out loads of random stuff out of a Dropbox folder that we had going, and like, ‘This one? Yeah. This one? This one. Okay, let’s do this one.’ It’s a bit of a different approach.”
While Wet Leg have been getting love from their music forebears, Styles has had essentially the opposite experience lately, as he’s fresh off facing criticism from Mick Jagger.
Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.
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Charlie Hickey — Nervous At Night
21-year-old songwriter Charlie Hickey has finally released his debut album Nervous At Night via Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory label. The acoustic guitar-driven 11-track album showcases his ballad-like songwriting. Both wistful and comforting, Nervous At Night navigates the relatably confusing time between teenage years and adulthood.
Fanclubwallet — You Have Got To Be Kidding Me
After turning heads with a 2021 EP and several singles, Fanclubwallet, the moniker of Ottawa-based musician Hannah Judge, shared the debut album You Have Got To Be Kidding Me. Throughout the album, Judge writes punchy and endearing songs which act as vignettes of her life at a time when it felt as though it was unraveling. Toeing the line between indie rock and bedroom pop, You Have Got To Be Kidding Me is a record filled with witty humor, honesty, and boundaries.
Mary Lattimore, Paul Sukeena — West Kensington
Back in 2020, acclaimed harpist Mary Lattimore teamed up with her neighbor, guitarist Paul Sukeena, to issue reflections of time and memory through music. What resulted is the eerie and impactful experimental new album, West Kensington. Each of the songs on the six-track record were completely improvised and written in Lattimore’s kitchen. “We accidentally caught our moods at the time, inner monologues of the moment,” Sukeena said.
Tame Impala, Diana Ross — “Turn Up The Sunshine”
After some teasing, Tame Impala teamed up with legendary singer Diana Ross for the Jack Antonoff-produced groovy and disco-inspired track “Turn Up The Sunshine.” The high-energy song is set to appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming movie Minions: Rise of the Gru, which is expected to have a similar feel-good enthusiasm.
Soccer Mommy — “Bones”
Soccer Mommy continues to roll out her new era of music this week by sharing the sparkling single “Bones.” Previewing her upcoming third album Sometimes, Forever, the song pairs ’90s grunge-inspired angst with washed-out vocals and melodic guitars. “’Bones’ is a song about struggling with the parts of yourself that you don’t like in a relationship,” said Soccer Mommy in a statement. “It’s about wanting to become better for someone and feeling like you’re standing in your own way.”
Angel Olsen — “Through The Fires”
Angel Olsen is right around the corner from the release of her next LP Big Time, and this week, the singer shared the soulful number “Through The Fires.” The downtempo song is a cinematic reflection on freedom and, according to Olsen, was written to remind herself that “this life is temporary, the past is not something to dwell on.”
Ian Sweet — “Fight”
Leaning into the dream-pop sound laid out in her recent LP Show Me How You Disappear, Ian Sweet shares the shimmering single “Fight.” Jam-packed with emotion, “Fight” details a pandemic relationship that didn’t pan out as expected. “The song plays into both the monotony of the relationship and the catastrophe that I went through after it ended,” she said.
Sudan Archives — “Selfish Soul”
Sudan Archives has been leaning into her groovy side with her recent music, and her latest track “Selfish Soul” follows the upbeat trend. A celebration of the versatility of Black hair, “Selfish Soul” creatively mixes a stomping beat with soothing synths while also leaving space to showcase the musician’s talents on violin.
Sylvan Esso — “Sunburn”
After releasing the stand-out 2020 album Free Love, embarking on a global tour, and earning a 2022 Grammy nomination, the duo Sylvan Esso drop a blistering new single. The droning, electronic number “Sunburn” is a pop-leaning tune with a gritty bass that evokes hot summer days filled with melted popsicles and swimming pools.
Giant Waste Of Man — “Summer, After”
LA-based group Giant Waste Of Man have been releasing a number of nostalgia-inducing tracks this year, and their latest “Summer, After” is no different. Armed with an atmospheric string section, acoustic guitar, and breathy vocal delivery, “Summer, After” showcases the band’s tender, ballad-like songwriting.
George FitzGerald — “Cold”
British producer George FitzGerald quickly proved himself a groundbreaking electronic artist with his 2018 debut All That Must Be. Now with his new album Stellar Drifting, FitzGerald is once again getting inventive. He turned telescopic images of the of planets and stars into synthesizer oscillators with the track “Cold,” allowing listeners to literally hear space on the new single.
Living Hour — “Feelings Meeting” Feat. Jay Som
Canadian quartet Living Hour gained notability with their recent 2019 album Softer Faces, and they’re now preparing for their third studio LP, Someday Is Today, which is due out in September. Building anticipation with the subdued and somber lead single “Feelings Meetings,” the band links with Jay Som’s Melina Duterte to craft an impeccable soundscape. “The song is about struggling with internal worlds, habits, and daily circumstances,” the band noted.
Rising Chicago indie rock trio Horsegirl are just about a week away from the release of their anticipated debut album Version Of Modern Performance, which they once again previewed with the bold track “Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty).” Drawing on ’90s post-punk influences, the song is a hazy and melodic deluge of electric guitars.
In 2015, Donald Trump called himself “the least racist person you’ve ever met.” In 2018, in response to a report that he referred to Haiti and African nations as “sh*thole countries,” Trump said, “I am the least racist person you have ever interviewed.” In 2020, in a debate with Joe Biden, Trump… you can guess where this is going. The only people who have to defend themselves this hard against accusations of racism are, usually, racists, but Newsmax weirdo Greg Kelly thinks that’s obviously not the case with Trump.
“You may have heard him say, ‘I am the least racist person you’ll ever meet.’ And it’s true,” Kelly said on Monday night (via Mediaite). Many Republican candidates don’t “have much in the way of diversity in their background in terms of friends and associates until it’s time for the campaign,” he claimed, unlike Trump, who’s had “people, friends from all over the place.” His defense: a PowerPoint-level photo montage of Trump with Black icons, including Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Rosa Parks, and Snoop Dogg.
“Michael Jackson, who, by the way, he still speaks fondly of. And the allegations against Michael Jackson, I believe, are fake. And well, is that Snoop Dogg?! Yes, it is Snoop Dogg. And of course, Oprah Winfrey. But everywhere Donald Trump went, ‘Do you condemn White supremacy? Do you condemn White nationalism?’ The question is insulting. It really is, as if we wouldn’t, as if we don’t. I don’t like the question.”
On what would’ve been The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th birthday, his friend and collaborator Diddy took to Twitter Spaces alongside Jay-Z and Fat Joe (per HipHopDX) and shared stories about the late rapper. Often known for their debauched, lavish music videos, Diddy recalled the shoot for “Hypnotize.” When speaking of the video, Diddy revealed the shooting of the video was the first time the two tried ecstasy.
“I mean, it was an experience, you know what I’m saying?,” said Diddy. “Ayo, Biggie’s 50. Check this out, we have nothing to hide. That was a long time ago… it was the first time. It was just a little nibble, it was all right. It was a little nibble. But we was in extra high, high spirits. Yeah, this breaking news and sh*t. F*ck it. On his 50th birthday, I wanna let y’all know that.”
During a special dinner on Biggie’s 50th birthday, his Junior M.A.F.I.A. collaborator Lil Kim told Peopleshe believes Biggie would still dominate hip-hop if he were alive today.
“It’s always important to honor the king. He’s the king. The king lives on,” Kim said. “He’s just an amazing person, amazing artist. […] His legacy. It’s just great. Like, I mean, look at the catalog. Look at everything that he’s accomplished, even at such a young age.”
It’s the dream of many veterans: a safe and swift return to the security of home – to a place where time can be spent with family while becoming part of a community and creating new memories. With the partnership of non-profit Operation Homefront, Pillsbury is helping give military families the opportunity to do just that.
For many of our American soldiers, the dream of making a comfortable return to civilian life is often dashed by harsh realities. Pew Research Center reports that 44% of veterans who have served since Sept 11, 2001 noted having a difficult time re-adjusting. From re-entering into the workforce to finding healthcare services, returning to civilian life can be a harrowing transition. While serving in the military is incredibly stressful, it also provides routine, structure and purpose that is not easily replicated in civilian life. Couple this with a lack of helpful resources for veterans, and the hope for a brighter future can be easily derailed.
However, some companies and organizations are stepping in to show support and provide resources. Operation Homefront, an organization dedicated to helping military families transition back to civilian life, launched its Transitional Homes for Veterans (THV) Program in 2018. The program places veteran families in safe, secure, rent-free single-family homes for a period of two-to-three years while providing financial coaching and training to reduce debt, increase savings, and prepare for independent home ownership. Since the THV’s inception, Operation Homefront has defrayed more than $500K in mortgage costs to military families.
To sweeten the deal, Operation Homefront partnered with Pillsbury in 2020 to help support the THV program. The company famous for its smile-inducing and festive cookie dough believes that what matters most is made at home and that every family deserves a place to make memories together. To put this belief into action, Pillsbury and Operation Homefront have joined forces to support military families in their return to civilian life by providing them with stable housing so they can build a foundation for their future.
You can almost smell freshly baked cookies right now, can’t you?
Since the partnership began, Pillsbury has donated more than $5.6 million towards the THV program. Each home will be in rotation among numerous military families for up to 20 years, providing rent-free living to these veterans and their families as they make the transition back to civilian life. Most recently, a home was built in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for a veteran family who was displaced after an unexpected medical discharge. Pillsbury and Operation Homefront organized a ceremony, which was attended by other THV recipients, to officially welcome the family into their new community.
And since nothing says “home, sweet home” quite like fresh baked cookies, Pillsbury has also created brand new Salute to Service cookies. Each sugar cookie has a patriotic flag design on top, celebrating the military families that Pillsbury is committed to supporting.
These cookies are ready to bake and ready to help
Are these beloved Pillsbury cookies tasty? Sure. Are they adorable? As always. Are they a hit for holiday gatherings? You betcha. But this time, these Pillsbury cookies also serve a cause.
This summer, you can help make the world a better place for veterans and eat cookies at the same time. From now until August 31, 2022, Pillsbury will donate $.10 for each code entered to Operation Homefront up to $150,000.* With this partnership, Pillsbury and Operation Homefront hope these men and women who have served truly feel like they’ve come back to the home of their dreams.
If you would like to learn more about this amazing collaboration – and participate yourself – you can find more info at: https://www.pillsbury.com/mission
*Pillsbury will donate 10 cents to Operation Homefront for each code entered by August 31, 2022. Maximum total donation up to $150,000 based on eligible codes submitted. Open to legal residents of the U.S. and D.C. who are 18+. For more information about the program, complete Terms and Conditions, and to enter the code, visit Pillsbury.com/mission. Limit of 5 codes may be entered per household.
Mxmtoon is letting her music speak for itself. Literally and figuratively. Ahead of the release of her second album, Rising, she is protecting her delicate, soft-tinged voice while on tour. But even if you’ve never spoken with her, you feel a connection with her by listening to her music.
Each track from Rising feels like a scene from the coming-of-age film that is the 21-year-old singer and instrumentalist’s life. From the introspective “Mona Lisa,” to the poignant “Victim Of Nostalgia,” to the bittersweet “Sad Disco,” and the appropriately-titled closing track, “Coming Of Age,” the album, largely recorded by Mxmtoon in the guestroom of her parents’ Oakland home, shares anecdotes of loss, grief, self-actualization, and queer joy.
Having first built a following online by drawing cartoons on Instagram, then diving into music by sharing covers on YouTube, Mxmtoon’s music has evolved alongside these platforms, making her a voice of her generation. On the release week of Rising, we catch up with Mxmtoon (via email, of course. Gotta protect those vocals) to talk about the process of making the album and growing up in the age of the internet.
You first came to fame drawing cartoons, many for strangers, on Instagram. Do you still keep up with some of your OG followers?
I’m not sure if anyone from my early Instagram days still follows me. I was 11 then and only had 200 followers, so the odds are pretty low! I do keep up with listeners that started following me around 2017/2018 though.
How did you feel when you first went viral for your music?
It was honestly really scary. It’s terrifying when someone becomes so much bigger than you ever imagine, especially when you’re just a teenager. I felt so vulnerable having millions of people critiquing, complementing, or criticizing me for art I had just made in my own bedroom when I was 17. It was simultaneously very exciting and also scary.
Who would you say have been good mentors to you in music?
My middle school music teacher for sure. Teachers have always had some of the largest impact on me growing up, and my music teacher was no exception. He taught me the basics of ukulele and songwriting, and witnessing his genuine love and enthusiasm for making music was so inspiring to me when I was learning how to make my own.
Other than music and drawing, what would you say is beneficial to your mental health?
I love movies. I think I’m fascinated by storytelling in all forms, and TV or movies are a huge way that I understand the world. If I didn’t end up in music, I think I may have tried to do something in that field instead. I find myself rewatching shows I love when I’m anxious, taking myself to a movie when I’m struggling to motivate, and recommending shows or films to people I love constantly.
So, what shows are you currently streaming?
I loved Severance on Apple TV+, and I’ve been rewatching Community on Netflix. Both are so good!
Tell us about your writing process for Rising. How did it differ from that of your previous projects?
I think I really focused on making music that I loved first and foremost. In the past, I’ve been very conscious of not wanting to shock or disappoint my audience by trying something new. I feel like I’m at a place in my life now that I have enough confidence to prioritize my own creative curiosity, and I definitely did that with Rising.
I really love “Mona Lisa.” It’s a very raw, personal track. How did it come together?
It came together very naturally! I had the idea of wanting to make a song that could reference a bunch of famous artists and their art, and I took it and ran. I worked alongside producer Pom Pom and artist Rosie to make “Mona Lisa,” and we wanted it to be a power anthem for young women to see the power of self-love.
I think “Sad Disco” is a great song too. I feel a lot of people throw “Sad Discos” for themselves, but don’t really talk about them. What compelled you to bring these feelings to life in the form of a song?
I completely agree with you. Solo dance parties are probably one of the most common human occurrences that we may not talk about openly, but we all know and love them. I have always really enjoyed making music about seemingly mundane and private moments from my own life and shining light onto them. “Sad Disco” is about those midnight dance parties you have in your own room, with your headphones on, and your imagination making everything around you feel like a movie.
Which song on Rising was the toughest to write?
“Haze” for sure. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was writing about when I first made it, and usually I like having a very concrete idea and sentiment that I can solidify through lyrics. It was hard for me to find the core message in “Haze” when it was in its early stages, but I came to realize that uncertainty is really what the song is about. It’s about being lost, being unsure, and feeling foggy about who you are and who you will become.
You’re very well-versed in technology. The internet has been very instrumental in helping you build your following and fanbase. Does maintaining a constant online presence ever get exhausting?
Absolutely. I find myself burning out quite often when I’m constantly online every waking second of my day. Being online is something that is really positive for me but also has the potential of becoming too much! It’s like eating a piece of candy versus an entire bag. In moderation it’s great, but if you overload, that’s when it gets bad.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the internet and social media?
I try to step away for a while and focus my interactions on being with people in my physical day-to-day. I spend time with my partner, I watch movies with my friends, and I play video games with my brother. Having people that keep you grounded in your sense of self is really important.
What would you say is the most pressing issue independent artists are facing right now?
I definitely feel like there should be better tools for independent artists to advocate for support on DSPs! Things like editorial playlisting can be so much harder to achieve without the proper tools or team support, and even harder when you aren’t signed to a label. There are many things that can improve for independent artists, but leveling the playing field on DSPs for people who are working independently is definitely a start.
As the entire video game industry continues its search for the next free-to-play mega hit, we’re starting to see a lot of developers get a little more creative. The Battle Royale craze is far from dead, but with games like Fortnite and Apex Legends at the forefront many devs are choosing to seek out different free-to-play genres to try and gain an audience with. It’s still competitive multiplayer, but there’s typically a twist to it. For Ubisoft, their latest attempt is a fun but also limited game in Roller Champions.
We got a chance to play Roller Champions ahead of its May 25 launch and while it likely isn’t going to change the free-to-play genre, there is the potential for a very dedicated niche audience if Ubisoft is willing to give it the support that it needs.
What Is Roller Champions?
Roller Champions was first revealed to the world during E3 2019 when a short cinematic trailer was played during the event. After that event though the game went silent and had for the most part faded off into obscurity until it was suddenly re-announced with an all-new trailer and release date. An odd strategy to create excitement around a relatively unknown free-to-play game, but sudden announcements and releases have worked for other IPs in the past.
Roller Champions/Ubisoft
As for the exact kind of game Roller Champions plays as it’s described as being one part roller derby, one part American Football, and another part hockey. The base of the game is two teams of three are put in a cylindrical arena with a single ball. Once a team takes possession of the ball they have to do a lap around the arena and only once that lap is complete will a goal open for the player to shoot at. Shoot the ball through the goal and your team has scored. First to five points or whoever has the most points at the end of the time-limit is declared the winner.
Competition Is The Key To Fun
With such a simple premise there were really only two directions the devs could have taken this. Either lean into a party game atmosphere and make sure it’s pure chaos at all times, or play it straight and turn this into a game with extremely competitive aspirations. Ubisoft went with the latter and it resulted in a game that is very fine tuned in what it does well but doesn’t do much outside of that core gameplay. Early on, this is not a game that is meant to offer a variety of gameplay features to players but instead expects them to really dive into the mechanics of the game and master them. To the game’s credit, when that competition aspect clicks and there are two very evenly matched teams there is something magical there. The competitive spirit comes out and every possession feels like it could decide the game.
It manages this through gameplay that is best described as tough to grasp and even tougher to master. This doesn’t mean that the game is difficult to control. Far from it, but the skill gap between a player that excels at its mechanics, such as movement, is blatant. If Roller Champions manages to build a strong and dedicated community then the players that are really good at it are going to be flying across the arena in ways that at the moment feel impossible. That is going to be great for people who fall in love with this game to a hardcore level, but reaching that level of fun may take some time.
Roller Champions/Ubisoft
Is Roller Champions Worth Your Time?
Roller Champions is a free-to-play game so it’s hard to tell anyone to not at least try playing it because the opportunity cost is so low. So instead let’s focus on if this is a game that is going to be worth putting the hours into getting good. Since it is a free-to-play game that means it’s going to have everything someone can expect from that kind of game such as a battle pass (Roller Pass), in-game currency (wheels), and plenty of microtransactions. On the plus side, everything was cosmetic so nobody has to spend any money they don’t want to spend.
Level ups in this game are based on how many “fans” the player character earns throughout their in-game career and as you get more fans you level up. When the player earns enough fans to reach level 10 they can enter ranked play and play competitive matches. This is where everyone’s teamwork and skill will be really put to the test and also where a group of friends are going to have the most fun playing this game. With friends is also the best way to try and play Roller Champions. I played with a designated team for most of my session and had a good time with them, but I don’t think it would have been as fun without voice comms to communicate with each other.
If you’re someone that really enjoys competitive multiplayer games, or have a group of friends seeking out a new game to play together, then this very well may be the game for you. Just be ready to fully commit to it if you want to see what Roller Champions has to offer.
Note: We played Roller Champions on PC through Ubisoft Connect. Our version of the game had a handful of technical limitations such as teammates experiencing frame drops, game crashes, and server disconnections. While we expect most if not all of these issues to be patched by launch day on May 25, we wanted to be completely transparent about our experience.
Travis Scott, already facing hundreds of lawsuits for the Astroworld Festival disaster in November 2021, now faces even more legal trouble over his wild performances. According to TMZ, the Houston rapper has been named in a new lawsuit accusing him of causing a stampede during his set at Rolling Loud Miami in 2019. Marchelle Love, the plaintiff, says that she was injured after Travis whipped up fans at his set into a frenzy despite the advice of the police, who spoke to him either before or during his set.
According to Love’s lawsuit, Travis could see people being hurt but continued his set as normal, ignoring warnings from security to slow things down. Love claims that her leg was broken during the mayhem — something that could have been avoided if the rapper had listened to security. Meanwhile, because his shows had previously resulted in injuries — such as a 2017 show in New York where a fan ended up paralyzed after being encouraged to jump from a balcony — Love argues that the rapper should know better than to goad fans the way he does.
A spokesperson for Travis Scott told TMZ, “This is another blatant, cynical attempt to attack Travis, in this instance for a 3-year-old incident that is deliberately misrepresented… This cheap opportunism is based on a blatant lie that’s easy to detect. And it is particularly telling that this plaintiff’s lawyer didn’t even assert a claim against Travis when he originally filed the complaint on behalf of his client more than two years ago or in four prior VERSIONS of that complaint.”
Unfortunately for Travis, the issue is a bit murkier when it comes to Astroworld Festival, where 10 people died and hundreds were injured. That case still has yet to proceed to trial but carries huge potential implications for the rapper — and others. Meanwhile, his return to performing at Primavera Sound in Brazil later this year will undoubtedly be under increased scrutiny as a result of all that attention.
With the NBA Draft Lottery complete and the playoff teams dwindling to the final four, it’s now officially rumor season in the Association, as teams are having exploratory conversations about Draft night deals and what’s to come when free agency opens on July 1.
We’re starting to get a feel for the teams that are going to be the most active this summer, headlined by those that felt they underachieved this season and need to make that leap back into contention in 2023. Among lottery teams, the Portland Trail Blazers, holding the 7th overall pick, lead that list (that also possibly includes the Sacramento Kings at No. 4), as the expectation around the NBA is that they will be dealing their pick for a veteran that can provide Damian Lillard with immediate help.
Among playoff teams, there’s no one getting more chatter than the Atlanta Hawks, who fell from an Eastern Conference Finals run a year ago to the 9-seed in the East, having to play their way to the 8-seed through the play-in tournament, only to be swiftly bounced in five games by the Miami Heat. Atlanta’s desire to shake things up is well known, but Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report offered some insight into just how willing they are to make moves on Tuesday, reporting that anyone other than Trae Young is available — and providing a couple big names they might try to get in on via trade.
Behind the scenes, league insiders consistently mention Atlanta as a team willing to make wholesale changes. Rival executives view all Hawks players aside from Trae Young as eligible for trade.
Would a package surrounding Clint Capela help facilitate a sign-and-trade to bring DeAndre Ayton to Atlanta? Ayton has been a popular rumored target for Schlenk’s front office, but multiple league sources with knowledge of the Hawks’ thinking have also pointed to various wing scorers as Atlanta’s prioritized endgame.
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Atlanta has also been mentioned by multiple league sources as a potential destination for Zach LaVine.
Fischer also mentions Detroit, Portland, Charlotte, and San Antonio as other suitors for Ayton, but the Hawks are certainly a fascinating destination, as a swap centered on Capela for Ayton would make sense for both teams and would seemingly come down to what Atlanta was willing to attach in terms of additional assets. Whether that would provide them what they need — someone to alleviate pressure from Young — is a valid question, but they have plenty of other players that could be swung in other trades if they wanted to completely overhaul the roster.
LaVine’s availability has become a hot topic recently as the rest of the league apparently believes he could walk away from Chicago, who would certainly prefer a sign-and-trade over seeing him leave for nothing. Fischer’s report is the first to connect the Hawks to LaVine, but that makes sense in terms of finding a high quality secondary scorer next to Young who can ensure teams can’t mimic the Heat’s swarming attack that forced Young into the worst output of his young career in the first round.
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most esteemed performers in music history, so today brings good news: Springsteen and his E Street Band are going on a world tour in 2023. These will be Springsteen’s first shows with the E Street Band since 2017.
So far, the only dates that have been confirmed are European shows from April to July. However, The Boss and company start the year with a run of US arena shows in February, although specific dates and venues have yet to be announced. A second North American tour is also set to follow in August. Furthermore, shows for the UK and Belgium are set to be announced at a later date.
Springsteen said in a statement, “After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year. And I’m looking forward to once again sharing the stage with the legendary E Street Band. See you out there, next year — and beyond.”
Check out the full list of announced tour dates below.
04/28/2023 — Barcelona, Spain @ Estadi Olímpic
05/05/2023 — Dublin, Ireland @ RDS Arena
05/07/2023 — Dublin, Ireland @ RDS Arena
05/13/2023 — Paris, France @ La Défense Arena
05/18/2023 — Ferrara, Italy @ Parco Urbano G. Bassani
05/21/2023 — Rome, Italy @ Circo Massimo
05/25/2023 — Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Johan Cruijff Arena
06/11/2023 — Landgraaf, The Netherlands @ Megaland
06/13/2023 — Zurich, Switzerland @ Stadion Letzigrund
06/21/2023 — Düsseldorf, Germany @ Merkur Spiel Arena
06/24/2023 — Gothenburg, Sweden @ Ullevi Stadium
06/26/2023 — Gothenburg, Sweden @ Ullevi Stadium
06/30/2023 — Oslo, Norway @ Voldsløkka Stadion
07/11/2023 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Parken Stadium
07/13/2023 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Parken Stadium
07/15/2023 — Hamburg, Germany @ Volksparkstadion
07/18/2023 — Vienna, Austria @ Ernst Happel Stadion
07/23/2023 — Munich, Germany @ Olympiastadion
07/25/2023 — Monza, Italy @ Prato della Gerascia, Autodromo di Monza
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