Does this year feel like Concertpalooza? Every band is coming out of hiding and making their re-entry, and guess what? Of course, we want a part of it. Music is an essential aspect of LaunchLeft, and our team is gearing up for their favorites.
Each team member weighs in on who they want to see:
Rain Phoenix
Sigur Rós
They will have a limited run with a 41-piece orchestra in Europe and North America. Plus, a new album is dropping in June, the first studio album in 10 years.
Flaming Lips
With their new album out, the alt-rock veterans are setting out on an international tour. This tour will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2002 classic, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.
The Cure
Inducted into the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame back in 2019, they are ready to set out on their next North America tour.
Willie Nelson
The country legend is out on tour throughout the US this year.
Lodge Room presents Swans
Coming up in Sept, Swans is an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira.
Lodge Room presents Peru Ubu
Coming up in June, one of America’s most influential underground bands, Pere Ubu, emerged from the urban wastelands of mid-’70s Cleveland.
Rich Tupica
Depeche Mode
After seeing their first reception of their new single, “Ghosts Again,” Rich is ready to see the Memento Mori Tour, their first tour in five years.
New single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S698DWXhu5I
GonerFest
Based in Tennessee, Gonerfest is a grunge-rock festival with artists ranging from Osees to The Mummies to The Cool Jerks that features a dance party post-fest.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
This indie rock band, nominated at the 2023 Grammy’s, is going on an international tour with the support of Perfume Genius for a handful of dates.
The Lemon Twigs
With a new album out, this American rock band is going on an international tour. Check out their latest single here.
Lorraine Petel
No Pressure
This punk band is going international this year with Koyo, Illusion, and Fleshwater.
Sound & Fury Fest
This summer, for two days, the annual Southern California hardcore festival has served as an annual gathering for some of the biggest hardcore and punk bands for over a decade.
Rival Schools
An American post-hardcore band with an international tour kicking off their reunion next month.
Chris Tucci
Suss
An NYC-based ambient country music trio. For Chris, he can dream up all day and night to their music.
Fever Ray
The “There’s No Place I’d Rather Be” Tour—marks Karin Dreijer’s first show since 2018.
Yo La Tengo
An American indie rock band is off on an international tour in support of their latest LP, “This Stupid World.”
Elana Lavine
The National
Setting out on an American tour, this indie band is promoting their recent album release. Plus, they’re partnering with Plus1 to donate $1 from each ticket to the Plus1 Ukraine Relief Fund and also Buffalo String Works.
Postal Service / Deathcab for Cutie
These indie bands are going off on tour together as a 20-year anniversary “Give Up & Transatlanticism” tour.