Demi Lovato is going on tour!!!
See dates and sign up for the artist presale
The first time I saw Demi Lovato headline an arena was 2018’s Tell Me You Love Me World Tour. Not only was this a live show centered on her truly excellent pop album of the same name, but the timing was critical for past me, who’d played “Sorry Not Sorry” on repeat enough times to send it to the No. 1 slot on my Spotify Wrapped. I’d apologize to the Nashville DJs who I frequently annoyed into bumping the song during a night out on Broadway, but I honestly think it usually served the vibe. A bop is a bop!
Of all the stars of her generation, Demi Lovato has always had vocals that simply cannot be denied, a truth that’s even more evident in a live setting. Following the release of her album It’s Not That Deep, Lovato has announced a return to arenas across North America.
For anyone else eager to hear that iconic belt IRL, here’s the plan: starting today, you can sign up to join the Artist Presale. Signup closes Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET, and the presale will then begin on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. local time. (Keep an eye out for an email reminder the day before your selected presales with a link to join.) Later in the week, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
In the meantime, I am genuinely vibing with It’s Not That Deep because I love synth-pop, and this album is full of it. So yes, welcome to the rotation, “Sorry To Myself” — but don’t worry about it if I still sneak a play or two of “Sorry Not Sorry” in the mix at the end of the day.
—Mary, Senior Writer/Editor
What we saw
Aly & AJ brought the California cool of their Silver Deliverer Tour to New York City’s Terminal 5 on October 17. The sisters’ show was a mellow, melodic, harmony-laden trip through their most recent album — sprinkled with extra treasures from the full-length’s just-released companion EP, More Silver, and projects like a touch of the beat… (2021) and With Love From (2023). Of course, the tour also gives the Disney Channel alums the perfect opportunity to revisit their roots with fan favorite cuts like “Rush,” “Chemicals React” and “Potential Breakup Song,” which continues to rock even harder now in its grown-up version than back when it was first released in 2007. —Glenn, Content Writer
Going back to their Brooklyn roots, Grizzly Bear played five shows on their first tour in seven years at New York’s Brooklyn Steel from October 13 to 18. While fans at early gigs got a first taste of revived deep-cuts like “Alligator” and “Little Brother,” the latter three nights featured an indie-rock dream pairing with guest vocals from Beach House’s Victoria Legrand. Despite the extended hiatus, the band sounded every bit vintage, sealed with Legrand reprising her original harmonies on their 2009 breakthrough single “Two Weeks” as well as their duet “Slow Life” from The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. (Ed. note: I also attended one of the nights, and lost my Twihard mind at this moment.) Grizzly Bear’s Live 2025 Tour continues through November. —Bryan Kress, Content Writer
I caught Tate McRae’s triumphant third lap at Madison Square Garden on October 18 (she also sold out the arena on September 3 and 4 — not many 22-year-olds doing that at the moment). The choreo obviously went off and Tate sounded great, but I was personally excited to catch opener Alessi Rose, who warmed up the crowd with the Olivia Rodrigo-esque “CRUSH!” and the delightfully cheeky “First Original Thought.” The Miss Possessive Tour continues through November, with Alessi opening on all remaining dates. —Gab, Head of Editorial Content
It’s been roughly 14 years since The Click Five last played a show in New York City, but after receiving an ecstatic welcome as surprise guests on the Jonas Brothers’ recent tour stop in New Jersey, the band launched a full-blown reunion tour, bringing their Y2K-era power pop back into the spotlight. It was nothing short of exhilarating to hear longtime favorites like “Pop Princess” and “Good Day” live, with frontman Kyle Patrick’s vocals never sounding better. And the trio’s set wasn’t just a trip through Greetings From Imrie House (2005), Modern Minds and Pastimes (2007) and TCV (2011), either: they also treated the elated crowd to their new nostalgia-fueled single, “Throwback,” hours before it hit streaming services. —Glenn
What to see this week
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Monday, October 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
It’s Halloween week, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be bringing the “Murder on Dancefloor” energy to Los Angeles’ Regent Theater. Going with a group? There are still tickets available with a 2-for-1 deal.
On the heels of a new album, Deadbeat, Tame Impala will be hitting Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for four nights (we’d better get “Dracula” at the Halloween show). Electronic band Fcukers will be on hand as support for all four shows.
Even with the release of 2025’s Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter isn’t ready to say goodbye to the Short ‘n Sweet era yet. She’s embarking on a series of encore shows, and this week will feature the Grammy winner (and most recent SNL performer) taking over Madison Square Garden.
Of Monsters and Men: Tuesday, October 28 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
For the Mouse Parade Tour, Of Monsters and Men have enlisted Icelandic artist Arny Margret as support. This week’s Toronto kickoff will take place at HISTORY, a state-of-the-art venue in the Beaches neighborhood; expect to hear cuts from the band’s first full-length album in six years, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade.
King Princess: Wednesday, October 29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Following the release of her 2025 album Girl Violence, King Princess is touring the record with Sasami. The tour touches down in New York mid-week with a show at Brooklyn Paramount.
Fridayy: Wednesday, October 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Grammy Museum
Stop by the Grammy Museum on Wednesday for a conversation and performance with multiplatinum, genre-blending artist Fridayy. The event will take place at the museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater.
Deftones: Saturday, November 1 - San Diego, CA @ Petco Park
For those not too hungover from Halloween Friday, the sixth annual iteration of Dia de los Deftones arrives in Petco Park this Saturday. Deftones will be joined by Clipse, 2hollis, Rico Nasty, and Deafheaven for a full day of festivities across two different stages.
Rising English rockers South Arcade are scheduled to hit multiple venues in LA this weekend, with a show at The Echo scheduled for Friday and The Moroccan Lounge set for Saturday. The Saturday concert will feature Raue on hand as support.
Keep an eye on…
…Erika De Casier. It may be true that “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” but the Danish singer-songwriter is giving me everything I could hope for and more. Erika de Casier’s sound is a perfect balance between unique and familiar; blending experimental melodies with nods to the best of R&B, she has created a style that is distinctly her own.
Her recent show in Los Angeles was a showcase of her artistic vision, featuring a simple yet dynamic stage design with colorful and emotive projections. During her set, fans were transported into a dreamy soundscape of her biggest hits as well as fresh picks from her latest album, Lifetime.
With multiple standout records and a sold-out U.S. tour already in the rear view, it is clear this artist is on a roll. Now is the time to get on board.
—Bre, Creative Services
What to listen to
Brandi Carlile - “Human”
I’ve been a Brandi Carlile fan for almost half of my life, so you can imagine my excitement when I got the notification from Spotify at 9:00 p.m. PST (the benefit of living on the West Coast when a new album is released) that her eighth studio set, Returning to Myself, was ready to play. “Human” was the first song I listened to, and it became an immediate favorite. Written around the time of last year’s presidential election, the anthemic track urges listeners to rise above anger and simply “be human.” The album sees Brandi triumphantly returning to herself. Check it out and get ready for her biggest tour yet, kicking off in February 2026. —Crystal, Senior Copywriter
Demi Lovato - “Here All Night”
Demi Lovato may have declared her pop music dead and buried back in 2022, but on eighth album It’s Not That Deep, her pop star alter ego is resurrected by cranking up the RPM and adding glitchy, electronic flourishes as she flirts with hyperpop for the first time in her career. Second single “Here All Night” slaps even harder within the larger context of the album, its relentless, pulsing beat giving Demi the perfect backdrop to dance through the pain of being ghosted. The high-octane track is sure to be a highlight of her just-announced arena tour (see above). —Glenn, Content Writer
Sigrid - “Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly”
Sigrid, Norway’s reigning pop princess, has released her new album There’s Always More I Could Say. With a strong selection of glittering, dreamy new tunes to sift through, “Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly” is one standout. With a pulsing beat and trance-like chorus, Sigrid is hypnotic here — keep an eye out for her supporting Ed Sheeran on 2026 dates. —Mary, Senior Writer/Editor