Biffy Clyro @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville
April 29th, 2026: Biffy Clyro, Raue @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY
Biffy Clyro | Photos Courtesy of: Emily May
Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro brought their FUTIQUE TOUR to Mercury Ballroom on April 29th to a modest but incredibly excited room of fans. To be fair, it was Derby week and there was A LOT going on in the city! There was a palpable energy buzzing around the venue this evening, for sure! On September 19th of last year, the band released their tenth studio album Futique, and the band performed several tracks this evening from the album, including “A Little Love”, “Hunting Season”, “Friendshipping”, and “Two People In Love”. They also performed several older fan-favorites such as “Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies”, “Who’s Got A Match”, “The Captain”, and “That Golden Rule”. Alternating between a platform at the back of the stage and the front of the stage, singer/guitarist Simon Neil gave a high energy performance for the crowd and the crowd matched his energy by singing their hearts out to each song. There were a few moments during the set when Neil would stop singing during certain parts of a song and have the crowd sing for him. They did not disappoint and sang every word in unison. I always find it really special to witness moments like that, when you can feel how special a band is to their fans. I witnessed several fans in the crowd who looked as though they were having the best night of their lives. Like they couldn’t believe they were finally seeing Biffy Clyro live and were ecstatic about it. And Neil had a grin on his face during each of those moments, seeming to bask in the love the band was receiving from their fans. Performing a 21-song set list, 5 of which being a lengthy encore, Biffy Clyro gave their fans a night to remember! Opening the show this evening was San Diego duo Raue, who acknowledged they were there to warm up the crowd and familiarize everyone with their music! At times leaning towards a heavier, more punk rock feel, and other times a softer, more melodic feel, they really got the crowd energized and ready for the evening ahead! I feel like they are really a band to watch so make sure to check them out!
Raue
Hail The Sun @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville
April 25th, 2026: Hail The Sun, Foxy Shazam, Makari, and Resilia @ Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY
Hail the Sun | Photos Courtesy of: Emily May
California post-hardcore band Hail The Sun brought their CUT.TOUR.FADE.BACK US Tour to Mercury Ballroom on April 25th to a packed house! The energy that was buzzing around the venue this evening was full of excitement and anticipation for a fun night ahead, with fans packing out the floor and balcony as more and more filed into the venue throughout the evening. On October 24th of last year, the band released their 7th studio album entitled cut.turn.fade.back, performing several songs from the album this evening, including “The Drooling Class”, “Consumed With You”, “Relapse Is A Love Affair”, and “War Crimes”. With a raised platform that ran along much of the front of the stage this evening, singer/drummer Donovan Melero made good use of it. From the second the band came out on stage, he was a whirlwind of energy, dancing across the stage, throwing his mic around and catching it, and engaging with the crowd, who were matching the band’s energy with their own! Towards the end of the set, their tour drummer Allen Casillas stepped off stage, and Melero hopped behind the drum kit for “Ow! (Splidao!) I Like It, Though” and “MIssed Injections”. With incredible lighting (kudos to whoever does their lighting!) and a high-energy and engaging performance, the band gave their fans 110%, and the fans delivered that energy right back! Opening the show this evening were Florida post-hardcore band Resilia, Florida rock band Makari, and Ohio glam/alternative rock band Foxy Shazam.
Foxy Shazam
Makari
Resilia
Not For Radio @ Casino de Paris - Paris, France
April 28th 2026: Not For Radio @ Casino de Paris - Paris, France
Not For Radio - Photos Courtesy of: Manon Pothin
The Marías’ María Zardoya unveiled her solo project Not For Radio last October with the release of the album Melt. Following a sold-out tour in the United States and the release of the Bloom EP, the singer headed to Europe and the UK for the “In The Forest Tour,” concluding with two nights at Le Casino de Paris.
The singer described the project as "another flower in the garden," an alternative reality in which she welcomed us all in.
The intricate stage design, with its mossy platform, many candlelights and flowing feathers, combined with the dreamy sounds of the artist, delivered an ethereal experience like none other, immersing the audience for one night in a magical forest inspired by Swan Lake. Divided into three acts of five songs each, Not For Radio performed songs off Melt and Bloom alike, as well as a new version of The Marías’ “No One Noticed.” Near the end of the night, María walked along the seats during “Ache,” sharing an intimate moment with her fans.
Tour might be over for Not For Radio, but they will be performing at a few festivals in North America over the summer.
Puscifer @ The Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY
April 21st, 2026: Puscifer, Dave Hill @ The Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY
Puscifer | Photo Courtesy of: Emily May
Puscifer, the Los Angeles rock band led by Maynard James Keenan (Tool/A Perfect Circle) and which features long-time collaborators Carina Round and Mat Mitchell, brought their Normal Isn’t Tour to The Louisville Palace on April 21st, with comedian/actor/musician Dave Hill opening the show. The project is considered by Keenan be his creative subconscious, with each tour allowing the fans to dive into the world he creates with each album. This tour celebrates the band’s latest album Normal Isn’t, which was released on Februaury 6th. The album sees Keenan appear as his goth alter ego Bellendia Black and Round as Fannie Grey, with both performing in their costumes and make-up and playing out a tension between the two on stage, with each of them mid-set shooting at each other with toy guns. There were a few moments like this throughout the set, with Keenan and Round engaging in humorous antics, with the crowd loving every moment. The very start of the set saw a video play with Keenan and Round, acting as their alter-egos, telling the crowd to keep their phones put away and that taking photos or video was strictly prohibited. In a bit of cheeky humor, with which the fans were good sports about, they asked the crowd three times to repeat “We understand” in response to the rule. And from what I could tell, no one violated the rule throughout the evening. It’s a rare occurance, but a refreshing one, to attend a concert where no one has their phones out and are fully engaged with the performance!
The stage was set up with two platforms at the back, one on each side, and a set of stairs running down the middle, allowing Round and Kennan to alternate between standing on the platforms and moving about the front of the stage. The lighting was really nice, with the different colors and tones almost matching the tension of the performance. Sometimes the lighting was deeper and had harsher tones and sometimes it was a bit brighter or softer. Throughout the set, the screen behind the stage was lit up with different colorful representations of the Puscifer logo, as well as a pre-recorded video skit which played into the theme and alter-egos of the tour. It also alerted the crowd when it was time for a brief intermission. The extensive 18-song set was heavy on songs from the new album, as well as some older favorites such as “Bullet Train to Iowa”, “The Arsonist”, “Conditions Of My Parole”, “Momma Sed”. The band ended the night with “A Public Stoning”, which saw Dave Hill return to the stage to join in. Puscifer always puts on a great show with an incredible and creative stage production, giving their fans an experience they won’t soon forget! And what an experience it is, getting to take a dive into Keenan’s creative subconscious for a bit!
Dave Hill
Lewis Capaldi @ The Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, PA
April 15th 2026: Lewis Capaldi @ The Liacouras Center- Philadelphia, PA
Lewis Capaldi - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Lewis Capaldi returns to the US stage with a kick off show for his tour in Philadelphia on April 15th 2026. After taking a few years off, Capaldi returned the middle of last year with some new tracks like the fitting “Survive”. All cumulating to his latest EP, Survive, which was released last week around this tour. As if he never took any time off, Capaldi regaled the crowd with his usual banter and reassured them he was excited to be back. Although his voice wasn’t 100% the crowd could was just grateful to be back in the room with Lewis after all this time. The enchanting Joy Crookes joined Lewis opening the show.
Setlist
Survive
Grace
Heavenly Kind of State of Mind
Forever
Almost
Bruises
Pointless
Something in the Heavens
Leave Me Slowly
Forget Me
The Day That I Die
Before You Go
Hold Me While You Wait
Someone You Loved
Joy Crookes
Benee @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA
March 15th 2026: Benee @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA
Benee - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
The Hives @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
March 16th 2026: The Hives @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
The Hives - Photos Courtesy of: Erika Reinsel
If you haven’t been to a Hives show, you’re missing out. And if you have, you already know that once is never enough. That much was clear Monday night, when a packed crowd at The Fillmore Philadelphia braved rain and even a tornado watch just to be in the room.
Our favorite Swedes, The Hives, arrived impeccably dressed in support of their latest album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives. Clad in suits lined with white LED strips, they quite literally lit up the stage, glowing against a backdrop of massive inflatable balls spelling out H-I-V-E-S… because subtlety has never been their thing.
A Hives show is equal parts explosive rock ‘n’ roll and razor-sharp banter, and the balance is exactly what makes it work. Frontman Pelle Almqvist is nothing short of magnetic, repeatedly insisting it was actually Saturday night (because in Philly, a Monday can feel like one). Between songs, he doubled down on the band’s long-standing, tongue-in-cheek claim: that The Hives are the greatest band in the world – and will be forever. While Pelle Almqvist commanded center stage, he regularly leapt beyond the barrier to mingle with lucky front-row fans, turning the performance into something far more personal. The rest of The Hives matched that energy without hesitation. Guitarists Niklas Almqvist and Vigilante Carlstroem delivered a relentless stream of sharp, electrifying riffs, all while urging the crowd to move, shout, and somehow get even louder. While stage-named The Johan and Only and Chris The Dangerous held things down from the back, their tight, driving rhythm anchored the chaos – effortlessly pulling everything together into a raucous, electrifying evening.
As the crowd danced, thrashed, and jumped along, The Hives tore through their catalog with relentless intensity. Fittingly, they closed the night with ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, a final, triumphant burst of energy.
And even as fans spilt back out onto the rain-soaked streets, the chant of “The Hives Forever!” echoed on, lingering well beyond the final note.
Setlist:
Enough is Enough
Walk Idiot Walk
Rigor Mortis Radio
Paint a Picture
Main Offender
Born a Rebel
Roll Out the Red Carpet
Stick Up
Bogus Operandi
Hate to Say I Told You So
Countdown to Shutdown
Come on!
Tick Tick Boom
Encore:
Legalize Living
Bigger Hole to Fill
The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
Ruel @ TLA - Philadelphia, PA
February 24th 2026: Ruel, Arthur Hill @ Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Ruel - Photos Courtesy of: Carolyn Lederach
Ruel returned stateside in support of his latest album, Kicking My Feet. After a rescheduled show due to a large snowstorm the evening before, the show went on as expected, with a packed house at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philly on Tuesday night. UK’s Arthur Hill warmed up the stage with his unique pop-infused tunes. Once Ruel emerged from his portal to the stage, the crowd lit up with excitement. Despite Ruel mentioning being sick and the energy not being 100%, he still delivered a vocally flawless show that spanned his catalogue. The set included a collection of solo tracks dedicated to his mom and a new earworm, “Don’t Say That”, which the crowd already seemed to know all the words to after it’s made its way across the internet.
Setlist
Only Ever / Not What’s Going On
Dazed & Confused
I Can Die Now
Younger
Destroyer
No News Is Good News
Angels
The Suburbs
Free Time / Want You Around
Face 2 Face
Someone Else’s Problem
Wild Guess
You Against Yourself
Growing Up Is ____
Don’t Say That
Painkiller
Japanese Whiskey
Arthur Hill
