The rock and metal landscape is experiencing a powerful surge of activity as major artists announce new music and tour plans, with several having direct ties to Southern California.
Fresh off his chart-topping success, genre-bending artist Shaboozey is set for a monumental 2026, with a high-profile slot at the Global Citizen Festival in New York and a highly anticipated return to a beloved Southern California venue.
My Chemical Romance has officially launched the North American leg of their massive 'The Black Parade' anniversary tour, kicking off with a spectacle at New York's Citi Field.
In a standout crossover moment of the festival season, headliners The Strokes welcomed pop icon Charli XCX to the stage for a surprise performance during their set at Outside Lands in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Mumford & Sons turned their Madison Square Garden show into a celebrity-filled event on August 11, with surprise appearances by Jason Sudeikis and Oscar Isaac.
Southern rock icons The Black Crowes are currently on the road celebrating the enduring legacies of two landmark albums: the 35th anniversary of their blockbuster debut, 'Shake Your Money Maker,' and the 30th anniversary of their 1996 release, 'Three Snakes & One Charm.
Emo-rock stalwarts Taking Back Sunday are marking a major milestone with a 20th-anniversary reissue of their pivotal 2006 album, 'Louder Now.
From rock supergroups to rising pop stars, a diverse array of artists with upcoming Southern California dates are making significant career moves this summer.
Doja Cat has announced that rapper Latto will join her as a special guest on the North American leg of the 'Tour Ma Vie' arena tour this fall, per a Pollstar exclusive.
Southern California's concert calendar is set for a major infusion of rock and punk history this fall, with iconic acts spanning the spectrum of classic sound confirming appearances.
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