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[rosones]

social media au - being in an all-girl K-pop group touring with bigbang

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tmz_tv ✓ - y/n from lumina and big bangs Top spotted together in a parking garage !! after multiple flirty on-stage interactions during their joint tour, is this the start of a budding romance? are these two k-pop stars taking their romance off stage? fans want to know !

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user - paparazzi is so invasive .

user - I KNEW ITTTTT

user - don’t know why their companies allow them to be out in public like this

userlikespepperoni - let them do whatever they want, they’re full grown adults

user - /@userlikespepperoni exactly !! everybody is so parasocial it’s weird

user - i think they look great together idk

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y/n ✓ - thank you for having me @breakfastclubam <3

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user - does she address her dating rumors with Top in this ??

user - ugh brown is her color

cinephile2015 - she’s so beautiful

user - /@cinephile2015 preach 🙏

user - your relationship is beautiful and you shouldn’t let anybody ruin it for you ❤️

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the following article was written by maya peters and published by tmz .

Are Lumina’s Y/N and BIGBANG’s T.O.P More Than Just Tourmates? Fans Think So!

K-pop fans are buzzing after Y/N from Lumina and BIGBANG’s T.O.P were spotted together in a parking garage late last night, fueling already rampant dating rumors. The two idols, whose groups have been touring together for the past few week, have been serving undeniable chemistry on stage—but is there something more happening off-stage?

The duo’s interactions during performances have been a hot topic, with playful glances, inside jokes, and even a few “accidental” touches keeping fans on their toes. While some chalk it up to stage presence and fan service, others are convinced there’s something real brewing behind the scenes. And now, after Y/N’s recent interview on The Breakfast Club radio show, the rumors are only gaining more traction.

When asked about her relationship with T.O.P, Y/N played it cool—but her response left plenty of room for speculation. “T.O.P is… a great guy. He’s been in the industry for a long time, so I really respect and admire him,” she said with a knowing smile. “Touring together has been an amazing experience, and I think we’ve all gotten really close.” While she didn’t outright confirm the romance, that little smirk (paired with the way she quickly changed the subject) didn’t go unnoticed by fans.

Life on the road has only made these whispers louder. The joint tour has been a dream for fans of both groups, with electric performances and unforgettable moments in every city. From sold-out arenas to late-night fan interactions, Y/N has expressed how much she’s loved connecting with supporters around the world. “It’s been exhausting but also the most fun I’ve ever had,” she shared. “Seeing fans’ reactions, hearing them sing along—it makes everything worth it.”

But between the hectic schedule and endless travel, it seems like Y/N and T.O.P have still found time to enjoy each other’s company. Whether it’s subtle matching outfits, disappearing from afterparties at the same time, or that now-infamous parking garage sighting, all signs are pointing to a potential K-pop power couple in the making.

So, is it official? Y/N isn’t saying… but she isn’t exactly denying it either. And in the world of K-pop, that says everything.

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y/n ✓ - thank you for everything

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user - omg are they like official now???

user - the group photo ❤️‍🩹

user - THEY KISSED I WAS THEREEEE

ilikebagels1234 - love that they confirmed their relationship on stage 💓

user - /@ilikebagels1234 they love and trust their fans sm

user - never want this tour to end

[cherrywaves333]

white hotel sheets l.h || blurb/imagine

summary: michael saw something he shouldn't have and no one can shut up about it.

warnings/tags: implied sexual themes, overall pretty wholesome i think

a/n: i've been super busy but i have a few works i just need to finish that i can release and i'm graduating in a few weeks, so hopefully i'll upload more after!

“lukey, i need the good shampoo! luke!” michael yelled, stumbling straight through luke’s hotel bedroom door after knocking once. 

he hadn’t left either of them enough time to get dressed and his fell on a shirtless luke next to y/n, the choreographer and main back-up dancer for the Meet You There Tour. the problem wasn’t that he had walked in on luke as it wasn’t the first time something like this had happened; it was the fact that he didn’t know he was hooking up with their tourmate. Y/N scrambled to pull on her t-shirt and joggers from last night’s rehearsal. 

“mikey, please, don’t say anything,” she whispered, eyebrows furrowed. 

“seriously, michael,” luke said, sat up against the headboard with the white comforter covering his lap.

the bleach blonde boy stood in shock, not responding for a minute, “can i get that shampoo?” 

y/n snatched the bottle off of the wooden dresser and shoved it in michael’s direction before pushing him out and closing the door. she covered her face and ran her hands through her curly hair, tugging gently at the roots and letting out a breath. the sound of luke’s laughter broke her from her stressed out daze. her eyes opened, darting over to luke who was laughing his ass off. 

“what is so funny?” she asked, slightly annoyed at how little luke seemed to care. 

“you got up so fast!” he giggled to himself, “come back to bed.”

she smiled a little before jumping on top of luke and he immediately wrapped around her. 

a few weeks later, the band, as well as the dancers for the tour, was being interviewed. everything had been going smoothly as the interviewer asked questions like “how is tour life?” and “how different is having dancers?”, which the band and the girls answered enthusiastically. until the interviewer asked one question. 

“any tour hookups?” the interviewer questioned, cheekily smiling. 

michael, who had kept quiet, immediately sold and glanced at luke. the curly haired boy in question was biting back a smirk while calum stared directly at y/n, who he had noticed slipping out of luke’s room and bunk a few times. 

“no,” ashton said sarcastically, “we actually go celibate for the tour.” 

“oh, thank god. i thought i was the only one who knew,” michael sighed. 

y/n’s eyes instantly widened at the comment, “why are y’all actually folding under zero pressure?”

“so, that’s a yes?” the interviewer pushed. 

“no comment,” luke failed at sounding nonchalant while shooting glances y/n’s way. 

“wow, y’all actually suck,” y/n shook her head, laughing.

[phleagues]

PHIGHTING!Leagues comes to Tumblr!

Hello! This is Phighting! Leagues comin' to you live from hit platform Tumblr! That's right, an all exclusive league tourmate (created by StrikeTV & artyroast) made strictly for Phighting! over on Roblox.com I'll cut straight to the chase and tell you what we're about. Phighting!Leagues is esentially an e-sports hosted live over on YouTube and Twitch. You can check us out here and whether you plan participate or to show love for your respective team-- we welcome one and all! If that sounds like your kinda thing, consider checking out our Discord and we'll see YOU on the pheild.

[criminal-sen]

If an airbnb charges over a hundred bucks a night, idc where it is, whether it's a deal or what, they should at LEAST give u some goddamn coffee u can brew

Anyway I'm in Pittsburgh seeing my partner off for the first show of their tour. Said show was under a bridge which we were all a bit ??? thinking it was gonna be like this underpass and a handful of ppl but nope was a turnout of 60-80 (not pictured, I fuckin hate taking pics of ppl I don't know tbfh)and not that it matters but the bridge was Very Large

Partner's the one sitting down, playing w their tourmates Smitten For Trash on either side. It was a very cool setting with this huge bridge above us and the city lit up behind. and I managed to capture exactly Zero percent of the beauty but wanted to share anyway:/

I'm not putting this link to promote their music bc they do fine at promoting themselvrs and dont need my fucking TINY handful of notes, but if anyone cares to hear what they sound like, their new split album is here

[foxes-that-run]

Taylor Swift, Harry Styles pose for pic at VMA party. So what?

Taylor Swift and her ex Harry Styles may have had a contentious time at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday, but you’d never know it based on a photo an Instagram user snapped at one of the show’s after-parties.

LA Times By Nardine Saad Aug. 27, 2013 (x) Liam telling purple rain piano story to z100 (x)

We knew this photo was trouble ...

The “22” singer posed for the snapshot with her ex and her tourmate Ed Sheeran at a fete at the SoHo Grand Hotel Club Room.

“Hosting the VMA after party @grandlifehotels With Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran & Harry Styles,” DJ Spiky Phil said when he posted the photo, in which he also appears.

Mind you, there are two whole people between Swifty and her One Direction ex-beau. While the immortalized moment looks innocuous enough, we’re guessing the two were just wrangled into posing together rather than making headway on the Camp Pop Music Accords. We’d love to know what their exchange looked like before and after that picture was taken. Awkward much?

The photo is surprising only because the two, who dated briefly last year before breaking up in January, were on full display during the award show (nearly as much as Miley Cyrus’ everything was). Perhaps, when Styles posed for the photo, he hadn’t heard about his former flame’s mouthing “shut the ... up” toward him and his band mates when they were presenting the night’s first award. Or maybe he thought she was talking about someone else during her acceptance speech for “I Knew You Were Trouble.”

You know, the one where she thanks “the person who inspired this song, who knows exactly who he is,” because he earned her a Moonman.

After she performed it at the Brit Awards in March, Swift revealed that she had penned the infamous song about Styles.

“Well, it’s not hard to access that emotion when the person the song is directed at is standing by the side of the stage watching,” she told Britain’s Sunday Times Magazine at the time. “You’re balancing the analytical side of your brain, which is telling you where to go and how to go there, with the other side of your brain, which is saying, ‘Feel everything you’re singing, and show it on your face. Feel everything exactly as you felt it when you wrote the song.’ ”

So what do you think of this pic? Innocent or awkward? Authentic or staged? Copacetic or drama mongering?

Taylor & Harry's Secret Dinner Dates Look Magazine September 9 2013

After a messy break-up earlier in the year, the Swift/Styles romance could be back on the cards insider revealed. "He told her she was thedraled at the rants and that he was mad to let her go." Hmmm… Is Harry thinking of making a booty call? W e think it's safe to say Taylor Swift's probably not listening to her song We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together right now. And why? Well, she's only gone and had dinner with the man who broke her heart not so long ago the One Direction heart-throb, Harry Styles. And Look can reveal they've already got another date planned, tool Since their messy break-up in February-which came about after a holiday bust-up in the Caribbean -Harry and aylor, 23, have barely spoken to or seen one another. But according to our insiders, things took an interesting turn at the MTV VMAs where Harry, 19, made it very clear he still held a torch for his superstar ex. Not only was he caught admiring her bum as she walked past after cheekily dedicating her award to him, but our spies say as soon as the show finished, he grabbed the first chance he could to talk to her and is now trying to win her back "Harry made a beeline for Taylor, who was chatting to Ed Sheeran), as soon as he got to the after-party," our 18 LOOK.couk The former flames even posed for a picture together with mutual pal Ed, 22, at the Soho Grand Hotel's Club Room party "Harry apologised about how things got so messy back in February and wanted to make it up to her with dinner and, to everyone's surprise, she agreed to go with him," the insider adds. Harry even let slip about his date with Taylor, revealing "We went for dinner Thad a mocktail." And his charms seemed to have worked, as they're already planning date number two. "Taylor and Harry had a heart-to- heart. He's very funny, so can make #Haylor Media #Haylor Media Follow New post Like what you see? Follow the tag to see updates on your dashboard her defences come down easily. They're even planning another dinner when they're in the same city, our insider said. "Taylor's happy to be hack in touch with him, as they have a lot of laughs together, but she was hurt and is cautious about going there again. She was angry with Harry when they split, but speaking to and seeing him has made her realise why she fell for him the first time." Back Together Taylor and Harry happily posed for pics with Ed and DJ Spiky Phil Despite Harry being coy about his relationship status in recent weeks -he someone like, yeah. There's just someone in mind. There's always someone who's the person you think about if something happens. But yeah. There's nothing really happening at the moment" -he changed his tune after seeing Taylor, who's also currently single. Talking to Ryan Seacrest on his US radio show, Harry made it clear he hasn't currently got a girlfriend So is he holding out for "Eaylor? We hope so, and we're praying her next single will go something like this "Tknew you were trouble-but I love you and let's have perfect pop babies together." Catchy, ch?

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Blake Shelton returns with ‘ For Recreational Use Only’ - The Music Universe

The project makes his first with BBR Music Group

After nearly four years since his last studio album, Blake Shelton is back with For Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, set for release May 9th.

Leading the charge is the Top 10 hit single “Texas,” which has already resonated with fans and country radio alike.

“It’s been a long time since we had a new album out, and I want to thank the songwriters and musicians who helped bring this record to life,” states Shelton. “Scott [Hendricks] and I have been working on this music for years, and I’m beyond excited to finally share it with the fans.”

The song “Let Him In Anyway,” available now, offers another powerful preview of the album. The emotionally gripping ballad tells the story of a man hoping for divine forgiveness for a lost friend who was just shy of redemption.

“‘Let Him In Anyway’ is one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever had the chance to record,” adds Shelton. “Hardy is a co-writer and a friend, and I’ve never heard a song like this before. When I first listened to it, I knew it was something special. It’s an honor to bring it to life, and I’m incredibly proud of the record we made.”

Spanning 12 tracks, For Recreational Use Only captures life’s highs and lows with authentic storytelling, raw emotion and unforgettable melodies. The album also features special guest appearances from superstar Gwen Stefani, country legend John Anderson and longtime friend and tourmate Craig Morgan.

Currently on the road with his sold-out Friends & Heroes Tour, Shelton is joined by an all-star lineup, including Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts. The tour is more than just a concert—it’s a magical, multigenerational celebration of country music, bringing together legendary voices and rising stars for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling.

1. Stay Country or Die Tryin’ (Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, Beau Bailey) 2. Texas (Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman) 3. Hangin’ On featuring Gwen Stefani (Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley, Greylan James) 4. Strangers  (Michael Hardy, Zach Crowell, Jameson Rodgers) 5. Let Him In Anyway (Michael Hardy, Zach Abend, Kyle Clark, Carson Wallace) 6. Heaven Sweet Home featuring Craig Morgan (Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Jake Rose) 7. Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast (Craig Wiseman, David Lee Murphy, Lindsay Rimes) 8. Don’t Mississippi (Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Josh Osborne) 9. All of My Love (Colton Swon, Zach Swon) 10. Cold Can (Bobby Pinson, Josh Osborne, Andrew DeRoberts) 11. The Keys (Jay Brunswick, Brock Berryhill, Bobby Pinson) 12. Years featuring John Anderson (Pat McLaughlin, John Anderson, David Ferguson, Daniel Auerbach)

[granddelusions]

IF YOU LIE DOWN WITH ME - JOHN FRUSCIANTE

john frusciante x reader!

warnings: VERY VERY BRIEF talk of smut, but besides that enjoy this fluff i wrote instead of working on finals <3 18+

“hey, you awake?”

you groaned in response. the crowd tonight in california was louder than usual. hometown show.

you were grateful for your fans, sure, but you’ve been left with a pounding headache that was not accompanied well when you take into account the four belligerent men you happened to share the tour bus with — not to mention the beers you pounded with chad right after the gig.

it was 2am and they’d finally started to settle down until john, the guitarist and the most reserved of the four, peeked into your little crevice of the bus, tapping on the wall to get your attention.

“my head hurts.” not even a yes or no reply, just unintelligble drivel into your pillow.

you heard him laugh, inching himself closer towards you and sitting down on the side of the pull-out bed.

“well, i thought you did great tonight.”

john told you this every night. since the beginning of the tour two months ago, without fail, he’d compliment you. in the past week, you started to notice that he’d began to compliment you more and more on your outfits. your eyes. your hair.

at this point you’ve turned to face john. even in the dark, you could still make out all of the features that have made you fall in love with him — like the fucking idiot you were.

similar to how john marveled at you, you couldn’t help but admire him right back — his dark eyes, his long, curly hair, and those fingers, always battered and bruised from his guitar playing.

“well, i’m opening for the best band in the world… i do my best.” you finally replied with half lidded eyes, giving him a smile and a tired thumbs-up.

all of a sudden, he grabbed your hand. this was new. he brought it to his cheek — also new. at this point, you sat upright, letting john’s hand drape over your own as you readjusted on the bed.

“you know i was the one who suggested you for the opening act?” he admitted, letting his thumb trace over your own hand.

“are you fucking with me?” you said.

“no, god no… i think you’re incredible. i know i tell you that all the time, but i’ll keep doing it. you have such a talent. jesus christ, everything about you …”

he trailed off, looking you up and down. his eyes were dilated, the size of the fucking moon. in that moment, the mood changed.

you smiled.

“— is just fucking incredible.”

he pulled you in, throwing his arms around you and pressing your lips together.

his lips tasted like cigarettes. yours tasted like cheap beer and you wished you’d have taken an aspirin before your tourmate was grabbing your head and running his fingers through your hair. as he worked his kisses down to your neck and bare shoulders, you felt your nipples harden as his hands worked their way towards your breasts.

“johnny?” you finally said, breaking the silence between your moans.

now slowly pressing kisses atop your sensitive breasts, he looked up at you.

“mmm?”

“how long have you wanted this?”

he took your face in his hands, gently pressing a kiss to your cheek.

“your song.”

“my song?”

“the night i met you. when i saw your show at the troubador and you played that cover of your song. you on stage with that guitar — no one’s ever looked more beautiful. that passionate.”

your foreheads pressed together.

you could feel john tense up after his confession. sweat beads dripped down his face and his hands, intertwined with yours, were trembling.

“do you want this?” he finally said.

you nodded. you wanted all of him. you’ve wanted him since the two of you had met.

and now those dark eyes? that long, curly hair, and those fingers, always battered and bruised from his guitar playing? they want you too.

you pulled yourself onto his lap. nestling against his shoulder, you whispered softly in his ear.

“john frusciante, you don’t know the fucking half of it.”

he relaxed.

“i’m all in. but for now, all i want is sleep.”

respecting your sudden wish to sleep off your headache — the beers you had surely weren’t helping it— he started to get up from the bed, but you grabbed his hand.

“wait. johnny, will you lie down with me?”

[supergirlmayhem]

Build your expectations Saturated and Inflated ('Cause I was born to be your Favorite)

When they were little girls, Lena and Andrea promised each other to fulfill their respective dreams of achieving fame in acting and music. What the sisters didn't expect was to also find love. Lena never thought she would form a friendship with and a crush on Kara Danvers, a Rolling Stone reporter who would come to tear down all the walls she built for fear of the pain and disappointment she has been living with for as long as she can remember. Only Kara and her sweetness are able to stand against the black cloud that surrounds Lena. Andrea hated pop with all her soul for being so plastic and soulless, as the eternal rivalry of metal and rock against commercial music has taught her. But Samantha Arias — the powerful, talented, beautiful, and enigmatic former StarGirls United member who is now her tourmate — makes Andrea eat her words as she steals Andrea's self-proclaimed rebellious, cold, and unattainable heart. Or: A "No Love in LA" SuperCorp and RojasArias AU.

Check out this new work added to the 2024 collection by @BottombyKMG HERE and accompanying artwork by @unnaturalceilings HERE.

[miasiegert]

In response to a great question by @etchif (I hope I’m doing this correctly again—bear with me still learning tumblr, probably will never learn on my phone, trying though?)

ANSWER:

Okay LISTEN HERE YOU, while for this production a strict NO ONE GETS MORE NOTICEABLE DICKS, I can confirm that a dear friend I will NEVER name (and no one will ever guess, don’t try, seriously, even tourmates were STUNNED and if it was anyone except me would think it was BS, I’m no snitch) tried to gift me his padded Tugger dance belts from US Tour V that all Tugger actors (except one I also will not name because not sure his fiancé wants that going around) were given/made/constructed and was legitimately baffled as to why I was not interested in his dancebelts as I hadn’t done my first pro show then/was a superfan still/sort of not sure how close friends I was with everyone.

“But they’re clean. I’d never give you anything not-washed.”

Bless him so much. He could not see the comparison of like used underwear sales or anything and thought, “well superfan, cats collector… I have something no one else has!!!”

As for why I didn’t take it and sell it, I was not exploiting a friend, ever. Especially one who genuinely was thinking, “what could I give Mia besides luggage tags?” That’d have been wrong. It also had his name sewn into it (same as all actors) for their unders/washing.

Please no jumping on an actor for being gross, btw. The intent was SO kind although… oh no! Lol!

And again I’m not sharing which actor did NOT have a padded one because of his fiancé. I’m not sure they’d actually care but rather safe than sorry.

THE MORE YOU KNOW (even if you don’t want to).

[mbsanandreas13]

💛 good morning 🖤

🤍 happy Monday yall! Hope you enjoy ur week, after a crazy and rough weekend after what happened with Kylie, hopefully it’ll be a lot better. It was a hard weekend for her and her fandom as well since this whole situation lasted and it was stressful for Kylie to get through with it and she was crying on her TikTok yesterday. I hope she’s doing ok and that she’ll fix it as well by cutting ties with her t*ump supporting friend and tourmate as well. But Anways, the first weekend of Coachella happened and it’s in the books and Madison was there as well! It was great to see she was at Coachella! 💚

[qnewsau]

Troye, Billie and Lorde all joined Charli XCX at Coachella

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Troye, Billie and Lorde all joined Charli XCX at Coachella

Charli XCX has farewelled Brat summer once and for all – but also not – as she brings special guests Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish and Lorde onto stage with her at Coachella.

The UK pop star performed at the the desert music festival in Indio, California, on its second day (Sunday afternoon, AEST).

Charli’s Sweat tourmate, Aussie pop star Troye Sivan, came out on stage as a surprise guest as Charli tore her way through her Brat album.

Troye wore a “Protect the Dolls” t-shirt on stage as the pair performed their remix of Talk Talk.

Troye Sivan wearing a ‘Protect The Dolls’ T-Shirt on stage during Charli xcx’s Coachella set. pic.twitter.com/uHRuPCUIT6

— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 13, 2025

Charli xcx and Troye Sivan perform ‘Talk talk’ at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/BvSZJIathQ

— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 13, 2025

CHARLI XCX BROUGHT OUT TROYE SIVAN AT COACHELLA pic.twitter.com/U6n92yCpsY

— foreign ☆ (@clubpantheress) April 13, 2025

New Zealand singer Lorde also appeared on stage to perform the Girl, so confusing remix with Charli.

The song is one of the standout Brat tracks and candidly addresses the two women’s relationship as two female pop stars.

Afterwards, Charli hugged Lorde and yelled, “Lorde summer 2025!” teasing the Kiwi’s upcoming new era.

Meanwhile, Billie Eilish – who earlier teased a Coachella appearance with a telltale Brat green Instagram Story – also joined Charli to sing their remix of Guess.

Billie Eilish joins Charli xcx on stage to perform ‘Guess’ at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/h5jOM7EcBz

— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 13, 2025

dare i say charli xcx shouldve headlined coachella pic.twitter.com/4uUyKZn3vu

— fred (@foreaIthistime) April 13, 2025

BILLIE EILISH PERFORMING GUESS WITH CHARLI XCX pic.twitter.com/Qcg9PMJGTb

— SITA (@raspberhrriies) April 13, 2025

‘Does this mean that brat summer is finally over?’

After Charli XCX closed her set with I Love It, words began appearing in a montage on the screens.

In a message to fans, Charli said Brat summer was over but she didn’t want her moment of pop supremacy to end.

“Does this mean that brat summer is finally over? Idk? Maybe?” the singer said in the messages flashing on the screen.

“I don’t know who I am if it’s over.

“Wait… I remembered… I’m Charli XCX. And honestly I just want this moment to last forever. Please don’t let it be over.”

Lorde joins Charli xcx for a surprise performance of ‘Girl, so confusing’ at Coachella. pic.twitter.com/A55o8SHH9d

— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 13, 2025

Charli xcx performs Girl, So Confusing with special guest Lorde at Coachella.

"Lorde Summer 2025" she says in the end, referring to a potential feature on Lorde's album dropping this summer pic.twitter.com/t20WZ1MJbp

— Atin (@atinsmusic) April 13, 2025

Charli XCX’s full setlist at Coachella:

1. 365 (Shygirl remix) 2. 360 3. Von dutch 4. Club classics 5. Unlock It 6. Talk talk (with Troye Sivan) 7. I might say something stupid 8. Apple 9. Girl, so confusing (with Lorde) 10. Everything is romantic 11. Sympathy is a knife 12. Guess (with Billie Eilish) 13. 365 14. Track 10 15. I Love It

Charli xcx’s coachella crowd oh my god?? pic.twitter.com/PH20FHPX3T

— If U Can't Take It, (@ThenGetBack) April 13, 2025

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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A visual diary of Fazerdaze on support for POND's "STUNG!" North American tour

Words and Photos: Peter Quincy Ng

What’s it like to catch Fazerdaze on tour? Well, for one, it was a bit over 7 years ago when Fazerdaze's frontwoman Amelia Murray last visited Toronto on November 11, 2017, so I suppose it would exciting for a fan like me to say the least! However, I would also contrast excitement with a decidedly shorter half-hour set, as Murray's roles were largely delegated for support, opening for Western Australia's POND, and their more dedicated fans given their extensive discography and profile as an offshoot of Tame Impala.

Fazerdaze played at the Danforth Music Hall, a mid-size venue that gives a theater-like setting, offering seats for those who like cozy dates and panoramic views and no-nonsense security staff which would shake the last clump of lint from your back pocket before letting you in. Given the disparate costs of touring as an independent artist from New Zealand/Aotearoa, Amelia performed a no-frills set with just her on guitar and drum pads/sequencer and her plucky tourmate Dave Rowlands mirroring with synths.

Though playing songs largely from her recently released album "Soft Power", Amelia opened up with the grungy charge of "Break!" the title track from her previous EP. Pairing to the tête-à-tête of conversational self-talk, the track drifted along to its mellow grooves sardonically routing with Amelia's notions of emotional meltdown. Following was her only other track from her previous EP "Winter", slowing the pace with the wry melancholy of her soothing vocals and gentle scale of her light guitar riffs.

Suitably, "Soft Power" played soon succeeded her EP tracks, the title track from her latest full-length release. Frosty vocals and distant guitars drift into the foggy mist of smoke machines and harsh pastels from the stage's spotlights. Perhaps her most convincing track followed promptly and invited Murray's most invigorated performance of her short set. Though Amelia notably without a drummer instead opted for drum pads/sequencers, and it's this lo-fi and mild electronic aesthetic which really sold Fazerdaze's energy throughout the show. Though Amelia regrettably stood perpendicular to the audience while performing, we got to see the reserved singer dance and swing her hips about a tad more, as she loosed to crisper lighting and beat-driven melodies. Amelia yielded a subtle sensuality with the gentle romance of its bluesy synth keys and smoky vocals that were juxtaposed to the robotic electroclash of her stern dictation.

Fazerdaze's "A Thousand Years"

It's not an exaggeration to say Amelia is more of a reserved performer, but it would be unfair to go without mentioning the simple joy she carries on her face that comes with her quiet enthusiasm. Murray thanked the audience remarking how exciting it was to play in a larger venue with POND and directed her bandmate to explain how great it is to be visiting all the way from New Zealand, who culturally is often shadowed by their larger neighbor Australia. They continued with the restrained psychedelica of "Purple" with its gentle cascade of drum snares, followed by Fazerdaze's marquee "Cherry Pie". "Cherry Pie" contrasted with a brighter and more choral tone, with Amelia shouting and exclaiming her lament on her youth slowly fading away. As a fun farewell, Fazerdaze closed with "Bigger" a misty dream-pop sound that closes with the arc of wide-reaching synths. Overall, it was a fun concert, and despite its short duration and limitations; enjoyable. To be brutally honest, I came to see Fazerdaze, not completely aware of her latest LP, and at the risk of insulting more enthusiastic POND fans, I left early, fully satiated and smiling from my Fazerdaze experience.

FAZERDAZE's Toronto Setlist BREAK! WINTER SOFT POWER A THOUSAND YEARS PURPLE CHERRY PIE BIGGER

You can check out Fazerdaze's latest video for "So Easy" with its burnished grain and DIY aesthetic below:

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The Hives and Bad Nerves at Kings Theatre

Swedish quintet The Hives returned to New York City for their third headlining gig since 2023 for a performance at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. They were joined by their tourmates, Bad Nerves, from Essex, UK.

I covered the great show for Impose Magazine and the full gallery is now available on their website here.

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Emily Robb - If I Am Misery Then Give Me Affection

Philly guitarist Emily Robb is back with another slab of unearthly (but also quite earthy somehow) six-string workouts. Robb's sometime tourmate Rosali Middleman recently released a great collection of electric guitar instrumentals under the Edsel Axle moniker and If I Am Misery is a perfect chaser. The pieces here take great pleasure in the simple essentials — pure volume, amp buzz, feedback, raw melodies. Robb is a master at coaxing unusual sounds from her axe, always going in unexpected directions, but still remaining deeply rooted to the source. While this is a solo album, it definitely rocks — like a VU bootleg or a vintage PSF LP. Don't forget to boogie.

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Blake Shelton Drops Cryptic Teaser: What's the 'DL' and 'EAR' All About? - Country Now

Blake Shelton sent his devoted fans into a frenzy on Wednesday morning when he shared what appears to be a tour teaser across his social media platforms. The cryptic clip included a neon sign that reads, “Back To The Honky Tonk Tour.” 

Is The “Ol’ Red” Singer Teasing A 2024 Tour With Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts?

The caption quoted Shelton’s 2015 chart-topper, “Neon Light” with the text: “There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel…” It was soundtracked by his massive hit, “God’s Country.”    

Beneath the sign were two smaller signs that read “DL” and “EAR.” Those signs presumably signify Shelton’s tourmates, which could very likely be Dustin Lynch and his former Team Blake The Voice runner-up, Emily Ann Roberts. In fact, both artists quickly responded to Shelton’s cryptic teaser with eyeball emojis, adding even more speculation to the tour announcement. 

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the fact that 3/5 of them at least are wearing shirts of their current tourmates