From the melancholy tones of Japanese Breakfast to the metalcore energy of Attack Attack!, this Mark Your Calendars has something for everyone!
1. Japanese Breakfast – The Melancholy Tour
Japanese Breakfast’s fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), is due out on March 21 on Dead Oceans, marking the ban’s first proper studio release. The record sees front-woman and songwriter Michelle Zauner pull back from the bright extroversion that defined its predecessor Jubilee to examine the darker waves that roil within, the moody, fecund field of melancholy, long held to be the psychic state of poets on the verge of inspiration. Additionally, Japanese Breakfast is announcing a 2025 tour in support of the album, the band’s first in three years. The tour will kick off at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival an Indio, CA and will continue with a slew of headlining shows across North America and Europe. Tickets are available on the band’s official website, so get them while you can!
2. HANABIE. and Kim Dracula – Spring 2025 Tour
Alternative artist Kim Dracula and Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. announced their spring 2025 co-headline tour across North America. The 24-date run comes on the heels of successful headline tours from both artists that took place in 2024, a year that saw the Tokyo-based all-girl rock band HANABIE. release their EP Bucchigiri Tokyo, and Kim Dracula contributed to the concept album for Lin Manuel Miranda and Lisa Davis’ new musical, Warriors. They will be joined by special guest Kaonashi on all dates, and Crystal Lake will join for select shows. It’s an amalgamation of artists you won’t want to miss, so get your tickets for the tour now!
3. Shinedown – Dance, Kid, Dance Tour
Multi-Platinum, chart topping and record breaking band Shinedown released two singles to kick off 2025 – “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” via Atlantic Records. The two singles embody the multifaceted talents of the band: one part rock ‘n’ roll dynamism and one part songwriting and passion. In celebration of the new songs, Shinedown announced their “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour, which is set to be one of the band’s largest U.S. tours ever. Sundown will tackle some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Madison Square Garden in New York, TD Garden in Boston and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. They’ll be joined by Morgan Wade on all shows and Beartooth & Bush on select dates, putting together a collection of artists fit for these iconic venues. Tickets are available on the band’s official website now, so don’t wait to get your seats!
4. Artemas – The Americas Tour
UK-based singer, songwriter, producer and alt-grunge artist Artemas is embarking on 24 new tour dates in 2025. In 2024, Artemas set out on two fully sold-out headline tours including over 75 dates across Europe, Australia and the United States, but his 2025 tour will see him make his festival debuts at Coachella, Governors Ball and Lollapalooza Argentina, Chile and Brazil. The mixtape yustyna, featuring his RIAA-platinum certified breakout single “i like the way you kiss me” for which he received his first BRIT Award Nomination, cemented 2024 as a breakout year for Artemas. The rising star is here to stay and has more music on the way. Get tickets here to catch the rising star’s captivating exploration of darkwave alt-pop live!
5. Attack Attack! – The Roadside Rumble Tour
Metalcore titans Attack Attack! have officially charged into 2025 with a bang, unveiling their latest headlining run with “The Roadside Rumble Tour.” Set to tear through the US this spring, this upcoming seven-day trek will feature the band’s signature blend of crushing breakdowns, anthemic choruses and high-octane performances. They’ll be joined on the road by fellow heavy-hitting forces Convictions, Downswing and Uncured. As they gear up for an exciting run of shows and plenty of surprises ahead, the band is keeping things mysterious, simply stating, “yeah, we’re pretty stoked. It’s going to be cool.” For a staple in the metalcore scene since 2007, “pretty cool” is likely an understatement. To see for yourself, get tickets for “The Roadside Rumble Tour” now!
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