Stagebound: Unveiling the Latest Tours [6th May 2024]

"Where words fail, music speaks."

As the anticipation builds and the stage is set, join us as we unveil the newest tours set to sweep across the globe. From intimate venues to grand stadiums, each tour promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for music lovers everywhere.

1. 6Lack: Atlanta-born artist 6LACK has unveiled plans for a concise tour across the United States in 2024, in support of his latest EP 'No More Lonely Nights'. This six-city journey, scheduled for June, will touch down in Albuquerque, San Antonio, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Waukee, and Pittsburgh. Additionally, the songwriter will venture to Australia before joining Russ for select dates on his It Was You All Along Tour, alongside Melii. 'No More Lonely Nights', 6LACK's acoustic EP, dropped on March 22nd, 2024, under the labels LVRN/Interscope Records. His previous studio album, 'Since I Have a Lover', released in 2023, peaked at #7 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart and featured collaborations with Don Toliver and Wale. The Grammy-nominated artist embarked on his Since I Have a Lover Tour the same year, accompanied by special guest Mereba. In 2018, he headlined a significant North American tour with support from Tierra Whack, Summer Walker, Boogie, and THEY.
2. Kaleo: Icelandic collective Kaleo is set to embark on a North American tour in 2024 to showcase their latest album 'Surface Sounds'. Their Payback Tour commences on June 14th in Dillon and extends until October, hitting major cities across the United States including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta, Houston, and Chicago. Canadian cities on the itinerary include Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal. Special guests like Matt Maeson, Vincent Lima, Neal Francis, Reignwolf, Chance Peña, Larkin Poe, and Hembree will join them on select dates. 'Surface Sounds', Kaleo's third studio album, was released on April 23rd, 2021, via Elektra Records. It follows their 2016 release 'A/B', which peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 and earned Platinum certification from the RIAA. In the same year, the band embarked on The Handprint Tour across North America, supported by Bishop Briggs and The Wind + The Wave. The following year saw them on the Kaleo Express Tour, joined by ZZ Ward. The Grammy-nominated ensemble, formed in 2012, comprises Jökull Júlíusson, Davíð Antonsson, Daníel Kristjánsson, Rubin Pollock, and Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson.
3. Animals: Progressive metal ensemble Animals As Leaders have unveiled plans for a North American tour in fall 2024, commemorating the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed album 'The Joy of Motion'. The extensive 26-city journey is scheduled for October and November, with stops in prominent U.S. cities including San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Canadian shows are slated for Vancouver and Toronto. Joining the tour as special guests will be Plini. The band recently concluded their Parrhesia Tour, which originally commenced in 2022 and featured support from Intervals, Car Bomb, and Alluvial. 'The Joy of Motion', released in 2014, marked a significant milestone for Animals As Leaders, reaching its peak at #23 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album boasted hit singles like 'Tooth and Claw' and 'Lippincott'. In 2019, the band embarked on their 10th-anniversary tour, supported by The Contortionist. Prior to that, they joined forces with Periphery for The Convergence Tour in 2017, accompanied by Car Bomb and Astronoid. Formed in 2007 in Washington, D.C., Animals As Leaders currently comprises Tosin Abasi, Javier Reyes, and Matt Garstka.
4. Lucky Daye: Neo soul sensation Lucky Daye has unveiled plans for an extensive North American tour in 2024, showcasing his latest album 'Candydrip'. The Algorithm Tour is set to commence on July 11th in San Francisco and will span through August, making its way to vibrant cities such as Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, and his hometown of Los Angeles. Alongside Lucky Daye on this musical journey will be the talented special guest Fana Hues. 'Candydrip', Daye's sophomore album, was released on March 10th, 2022, through Keep Cool Records and RCA Records. The album soared to #39 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart and boasts captivating collaborations with artists such as Smino, Lil Durk, and Chiiild. The singer-songwriter embarked on his Candydrip Tour across America the same year, with support from Joyce Wrice. Since 2018, Daye has left his mark on the music scene, making guest appearances on tracks by renowned artists like Mahalia, Kehlani, Queen Naija, and many others.
5. Testament & Kreator: In 2024, Testament and Kreator are teaming up for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Dubbed the Klash of the Titans Tour, this extensive trek will unfold in September/October, hitting major U.S. cities like Las Vegas, Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Additionally, Canadian fans can catch the action in Vancouver, Calgary, Enoch, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal. Special guests Possessed will join the tour in support. Testament continues to promote their 12th studio album, 'Titans of Creation,' released on April 3rd, 2020, via Nuclear Blast. This album follows the success of 2016's 'Brotherhood of the Snake,' which peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 chart and marked the return of bassist Steve Di Giorgio for the first time since 2001's 'First Strike Still Deadly.' Testament's relentless touring schedule includes memorable runs with Sepultura and Prong in 2017 and Exodus and Death Angel in 2022 during The Bay Strikes Back Tour.
6. PARTYNEXTDOOR: R&B sensation PARTYNEXTDOOR has unveiled an extensive North American tour for 2024 in support of his latest album, 'PARTYNEXTDOOR 4'. The Sorry I’m Outside Tour commences on June 19th in Phoenix and stretches into August, hitting key U.S. cities such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Canadian fans can catch him in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montreal. Additionally, PARTYNEXTDOOR is set to grace several music festivals throughout the year, including Cowboys, Broccoli City, and Afro Nation. 'PARTYNEXTDOOR 4' was released on April 26th, 2024, via OVO Sound and the Santa Anna Label Group. Following the success of 2020's 'Partymobile', which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200, this new album features collaborations with Drake, Rihanna, and Bad Bunny. Noteworthy past performances include joining Halsey on her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour in 2017, alongside Charli XCX, and embarking on a co-headlining European tour with Jessie Reyez in 2018.
7. Slipknot: Metal icons Slipknot have unveiled plans for a substantial 2024 tour across America in honor of their 25th anniversary. Dubbed the Here Comes The Pain tour, the trek is set to rock audiences in cities like Baltimore, New York, Toronto, Inglewood, Phoenix, and Dallas during August and September. Joining them on select dates will be special guests Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture, and Vended. Additionally, Slipknot is slated to grace several major music festivals throughout the year, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and their very own Knotfest. Slipknot's self-titled debut album, released in 1999, achieved double Platinum status and featured hit singles like 'Wait and Bleed' and 'Spit It Out'. Their latest album, 'The End, So Far', released in 2022, soared to the top spot on Billboard's Alternative, Hard Rock, and Rock charts. Notably, the band embarked on another successful Knotfest Roadshow in 2022, supported by In This Moment, Wage War, Cypress Hill, Ho99o9, Ice Nine Kills, and Crown The Empire. Their commitment to electrifying performances has solidified their status as one of the most influential forces in modern metal.
8. Gogol Bordello: Gypsy punk trailblazers Gogol Bordello are set to hit the road once again in 2024, promoting their latest album 'Solidaritine'. The Casa Gogol Tour will kick off on August 30th in Birmingham, with stops extending into September across cities like Asheville, Virginia Beach, Harrisburg, Albany, and New Haven. Joining them on this journey will be special guests Crazy And The Brains and Puzzled Panther. Before embarking on the tour, the band will be making their way through California, supported by Forrest Day, Grace Bergere, and Mary Shelley. Gogol Bordello unleashed their eighth studio album 'Solidaritine' on September 16th, 2022, through Cooking Vinyl America, Inc. This latest release follows their 2017 offering 'Seekers and Finders', which boasted a guest appearance by Regina Spektor on the title track. In 2023, the band hit the road for their Free Will Nation Tour across America, featuring special guests Puzzled Panther. Prior to that, they embarked on the Solidaritine Tour, following the Lifers Tour in 2021, where they were joined by NuFolk Rebel Alliance. With their unique blend of energy and eclectic sounds, Gogol Bordello continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
9. Boy George & Squeeze: British icons Boy George and Squeeze are set to embark on an extensive co-headlining tour across America in 2024. The 20-date journey will kick off in August and continue through September, with significant stops including Oakland, Inglewood, Phoenix, Houston, Uncasville, New York, and Orlando. Boy George & Culture Club recently concluded The Letting It Go Show tour in 2023, featuring special guests Howard Jones and Berlin. George will be showcasing his latest studio album 'Cool Karaoke, Vol.1', released on January 14th, 2021, under his own BGP Records label. This follows his 2020 release 'This Is What I Dub, Vol. 1' and the 2018 album 'Life' with Culture Club, which reached #12 in the UK. In 2018, the band embarked on an extensive tour across America, supported by The B-52s and Tom Bailey. With a legacy dating back to 1981, the London-based group has sold over 50 million records and garnered ten Top 40 singles in the U.S. alone.
10. El Alfa:Reggaeton sensation El Alfa has revealed plans to embark on a nationwide tour later in 2024, in support of his latest album 'El Rey del Dembow'. His highly-anticipated El Mejor del Planeta Tour is set to kick off on September 10th in Salt Lake City and will extend through December, making stops in major cities such as San Jose, Grand Prairie, Rosemont, St. Louis, Newark, and Fairfax. The artist recently concluded his successful La Leyenda del Dembow Tour, which initially debuted in 2021 and saw performances across Europe and Latin America. 'El Rey del Dembow', El Alfa's sixth studio album, made its debut on November 10th, 2023, under his El Jefe Records label. The album soared to #17 on Billboard's Latin chart and boasts an impressive lineup of guest appearances, including Rick Ross, Wisin, Yandel, Lil Jon, Peso Pluma, A$AP Ferg, De La Ghetto, Noriel, Bryant Myers, Dowba Montana, YOVNGCHIMI, and Duki, among others. In 2020, the Dominican rapper made waves with his collaboration on Justin Quiles' hit single 'Pam' (featuring Daddy Yankee), which earned Platinum (Latin) certification from the RIAA. Prior to that, he teamed up with Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, and Nicky Jam on separate occasions, showcasing his versatility and wide-reaching influence in the music industry.