King Concerts 2025

Thievery Corporation

Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever.

That lack of filter enabled Garza and Hilton to mine their musical inspirations and create one of the most unique bodies of work in electronic music, respectfully incorporating tastes of international cultural styles, without ever falling into the trap of cultural appropriation. “We always wondered: with so much incredible music in the world, why would anyone limit themselves to one genre? Well, we found out — it’s far easier to stay in one lane than to genre hop!” laughs Hilton. Garza elaborates: “When we started, we were influenced by music from all over the world, flipping through bins in second hand record stores for LP’s from Brazil, India, Iran, Jamaica, jazz records…..we wanted to make music where you didn’t know whether it was recorded today or a decade ago.”

Ozomatli

If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre, six-piece band has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures the city’s energy and diversity. Emerging from LA’s politically charged streets, Ozomatli has spent 30 years uniting communities through music, earning three GRAMMY® Awards, performing at the Hollywood Bowl, and touring worldwide—from Burma to Mongolia. Their socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves have made them a beacon of unity, resilience, and celebration. As they embark on their fourth decade, Ozomatli remains a living testament to the past, present, and future of Los Angeles—continuing to inspire and move hearts, minds, and dance floors across the globe.

Big Head Todd and The Monsters

For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters — Todd Park Mohr [vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica], Brian Nevin [drums], Rob Squires [bass, vocals], and Jeremy Lawton [keyboards, lap pedal/steel guitar, vocals] — have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kick out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking, and live a little freer.

Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes is a natural-born creative: an actor, musician, singer, and songwriter who releases his self-titled debut album on March 8. Luke Grimes, produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton) arrives on the heels of Grimes’ gritty, acclaimed 2023 EP, Pain Pills or Pews, and features 13 tracks. Ten songs were co-written by Grimes, including “No Horse to Ride,” which debuted at No. 7 on the Country Songs sales chart in 2022 and accumulated 43.3M release-to-date global on-demand streams. Spotify highlighted the song on the cover of its Country Hits 2023 playlist, with the song in the No. 1 position. Grimes’ recording of “Hold On,” a highlight of Pain Pills or Pews that also appears on Luke Grimes, has amassed 25M global on-demand streams, adding to Grimes’ 95.6M total global streams to date of all his music.

Modest Mouse

Having recently completed another successful run with Pixies and Cat Power, Modest Mouse continues to prove themselves to be one of the most consistent live acts today. Modest Mouse released their highly anticipated new album, The Golden Casket, on June 25, 2021 via Epic Records. The Golden Casket heralds another new chapter in the GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi platinum band’s unpredictable evolution. Produced with Dave Sardy and Jacknife Lee in Los Angeles and in Modest Mouse’s studio in Portland, the album hovers in the liminal space between raw punk power and experimental studio science, frontman Isaac Brock explores themes ranging from the degradation of our psychic landscapes and invisible technology, to fatherhood. The twelve tracks behave like amorphous organisms, undergoing dramatic mutations and mood swings that speak to the chronic tug-of-war between hope and despair that plays out in Brock’s head.

Primus

Following their electrifying run on the Sessanta tour alongside A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, Primus will return this summer with the Onward & Upward Tour—an expansive, coast-to-coast trek that marks an exciting new chapter for the band. The tour not only brings the trio’s signature blend of musical innovation back to stages nationwide, but also introduces fans to drummer John Hoffman, whose recent addition to the lineup brings a renewed sense of energy, experimentation, and groove to the legendary outfit.

Ty Segall

Ty Segall rides back in with his 16th album, Possession, to be released May 30th via Drag City. Following 2024’s Three Bells, Possession sees Ty on the hunt for new horizons, taking us on a high-octane narrative journey.

A literary set of lyrics co-written by longtime collaborator Matt Yoka paints an abiding view of quintessentially American stories. Invigorated new sounds feature more of Ty’s piano woodshedding, sweeping strings, and horns.

Rife with singing guitar leads and vocal harmonies, Possession features some of Ty’s most inspired songs. Tapping Yoka to write with him was key to this new music, blending their creative perspectives developed through Goodbye Bread, Manipulator, Emotional Mugger, and Whirlybird.

Drawing from de Tocqueville, DuBois, George H. Nash, Howard Zinn, Bob Dylan, and Smile-era Beach Boys, Ty’s sharpened narrative approach takes a page from history. Possession is Ty’s bizarre traversing of the American landscape, resisting defeat while envisioning an ecstatic new empire.

De La Soul

De La Soul are a revolutionary force in hip-hop. Upon its arrival in 1989, their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, sounded like nothing else, with a colorful, almost collaged production aesthetic and the rappers’ rhyme styles that were equal parts clever and goofily humorous. At the time, this made De La Soul a gentler, more inventive one-of-a-kind presence in a rap landscape largely defined by aggression and righteous anger. Inventive and eclectic, De La Soul incorporated not only funk and soul, but also pop, jazz, reggae, and psychedelia samples into their strange and alluring patchwork of sounds. The group continued down their own path on their own terms as trends in rap came and went.

Their output throughout the ’90s was entirely formative for hip-hop on the whole, with works like 1991’s De La Soul Is Dead and 1996’s Stakes Is High providing a wealth of inspirational starting points that entire generations of other artists would build from. After 2004’s The Grind Date, De La Soul went on hiatus, but returned in 2016 with the crowd-funded And the Anonymous Nobody as well as the occasional stand-alone track. In 2023, after years of legal battles over rights and ownership, De La Soul finally regained access to their back catalog and finally got some of their classic albums released on streaming services for the first time.

Digable Planets

Digable Planets burst onto the music scene in 1993 with their Grammy-winning single, “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”.

Made up of Ishmael Butler (“Butterfly”), Craig Irving (“Doodlebug”) and Mary Ann Vieira (“Ladybug Mecca”), the trio carved out a unique style of jazz-informed Hip Hop. Shortly after, Digable Planets followed up with their debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time And Space), an ambitious offering that Pitchfork praised as “a world within a world, complete with its own language and monuments.” The group celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Reachin’ in 2023.

Soul Rebels

Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band.

The Soul Rebels built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere. The eight-member collective frequently appear on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist G-
Eazy’s single ‘When You’re Gone” featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’ “Godfather 4”, Big Freedia and Icona Pop’s “Pipe That” and Warner Music Group artist Phony Ppl’s new album. The Soul Rebels have scored original music for Walt Disney’s 2023 movie Haunted Mansion and appeared on the official soundtrack for Universal Pictures’ hit comedy Girls Trip.

Shane Smith & The Saints

Named after the northern winds that blow across Texas during the winter, Norther, the upcoming new album from Shane Smith & the Saints, is anything but monochromatic. Written and recorded during breaks in the band’s touring schedule, the album captures Shane Smith and the Saints at their most colorful, offering up a hard-hitting version of American roots music that’s influenced by country, folk, and roadhouse rock & roll. It’s a sound that’s been shaped by the road, where the Saints spent the past decade on tour, building a cult audience with each gig. Those years of raw, redemptive performances are now paying off — not only with headlining concerts at bucket-list venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater (which the group sold out in 36 hours) and the Ryman Auditorium, but also with an appearance on the hit TV show Yellowstone, where the Saints premiered Norther’s final track, “Fire in the Ocean,” with an onscreen performance.

Houndmouth

Houndmouth is an American alternative blues band from New Albany, Indiana led by Matt Myers (guitar, vocals). Houndmouth formed in the summer of 2011. After playing locally in Louisville and Indiana, they performed at the SXSW music festival in March 2012 to promote their homemade self-titled EP. Geoff Travis, the head of Rough Trade was in the audience and offered a contract shortly after. In 2012, the band was named “Band Of The Week” by The Guardian. In 2013 Houndmouth’s debut album, From the Hills Below the City, was released by Rough Trade. This led to performances on Letterman, Conan, World Cafe, and several major festivals (ACL, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Newport Folk Festival). SPIN and Esquire.com named Houndmouth a “must-see” band at Lollapalooza, and Garden & Gun said, “You’d be hard pressed to find a more effortless, well-crafted mix of roots and rock this year than the debut album from this Louisville quartet.”

Slightly Stoopid

A musical brotherhood founded by Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, Slightly Stoopid has grown to achieve artistic freedom and commercial success through a DIY ethos all their own. Unwavering in their principles of independence and determined to succeed on their own terms, the pair of longtime childhood friends were mentored by Bradley Nowell of Sublime and lean into their rock, reggae and punk roots with music that embraces West Coast subculture and positive party energy. Warriors of the road, their touring has grown exponentially both domestically and internationally with sold-out headlining dates across the world, and festival appearances at famed events such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Cali Vibes and countless others.

Flatland Cavalry

For the past decade, Flatland Cavalry has built a reputation as “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone) with their signature “Easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” sound. In 2024, the sextet celebrated 10 years together with Flatland Forever , an acclaimed album that pays tribute to their journey, revisiting fan favorites while introducing new songs that showcase how far they’ve come.

The past year has been full of milestones for the Nashville and Texas-based band. They earned their first ACM Award nomination for Group of the Year, achieved their first RIAA Gold certification for their breakout single “A Life Where We Work Out,” and made their mark in film and television with contributions to the Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtracks, as well as featured placements on Yellowstone and Landman. Their relentless touring schedule reached new heights, including sold-out headline performances at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Muscadine Bloodline

For nearly a decade, Muscadine Bloodline have delivered a soulful and potent form of country music indelibly colored by their Alabama heritage. But in the making of their latest body of work, the Mobile-bred duo dug deeper into their roots than ever before, dreaming up a batch of songs inspired by the places they know best: the blue-collar melting pot of their coastal hometown, bustling Cajun fishing villages and desolate timberlands, the untamed and idyllic spaces where they ran wild as children. The latest turn in a career that’s included releasing three acclaimed albums, earning a standing ovation at their 2018 Grand Ole Opry debut, and selling out shows across the country as an emphatically independent act, ‘The Coastal Plain’ emerged from an acute strengthening of their creative vision.

Marcus King Band

Marcus King faces heartache, addiction, and mental health head-on in his music. The GRAMMY®-nominated fourth-generation musician from Greenville, SC, started playing guitar at 8, following his guitarist father and grandpa. Logging thousands of miles on the road as The Marcus King Band, he built an unmatched performance prowess.

In 2020, he linked up with Dan Auerbach for his solo debut El Dorado, earning a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Americana Album.” He has performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathaniel Rateliff, and launched mental health initiatives, including a MusiCares guitar auction.

Now, his 2024 album Mood Swings feels like the moment of baptism when water washes away a life’s worth of sins and degradation, leaving only a revived, yet still real-as-hell primal scream. For as dark as everything seemed, you can’t help but feel a sense of hope in the power of Marcus’s voice.

Cecilia Castleman

Singer-songwriter Cecilia Castleman, 24, had the best birthday ever in 2025. The accomplished young singer-songwriter released her gorgeous eponymous debut album (Glassnote Records) on January 24 – the eve of her 24th birthday.

Growing up, Castleman’s parents made a lasting impression on her musical style and influence – they were both musicians – and exposed her to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt and Brian Wilson. When her mother and father divorced at age 11, Cecilia found solace in songwriting which resulted in her beautiful debut record that is equal parts vulnerable, heartfelt and exploratory – an elegant and alluring journey into self discovery.

Wilco

For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label, dBpm Records, and renowned Solid Sound festival. The sextet comprised of Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels Cline, and Mikael Jorgensen—continues to be regarded as a live powerhouse, as described by NPR, “To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best.” The band’s newest album, Cousin, was released in 2023, followed by 2024’s Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP.

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, a multi-Grammy-winning Jamaican talent and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, has forged a unique musical path.  Blending reggae with hip-hop, R&B, and rock, he made history as the first reggae artist to win a Grammy outside the genre. His breakthrough album, “Welcome To Jamrock,” clinched two Grammys for Best Reggae Album, and the Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the title track, which was also declared the best reggae song of the decade by The New York Times.  Collaborations with Nas and Skrillex, notably the platinum-selling “Make It Bun Dem,” showcase Marley’s diverse musical prowess. Rolling Stone hailed “Make It Bun Dem” as a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall.”  “Stony Hill,” his fourth studio album, secured another Grammy, followed by “The Kalling,” winning Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Stephen Marley

Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning international recording artist, Stephen Marley is never one to limit his musical horizons. He lets inspiration set him free as a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer – whether collaborating with his own illustrious musical family or with the likes of  Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Shaggy, Nas, Erykah Badu, amongst many others.  His most recent album Old Soul was an acoustic revelation when it was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. Old Soul explores a musical palette that spans a variety of cultures and genres alike, with hand-selected special guests including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid, furthering the spiritual journey that encompasses the record’s 14 tracks.  While Old Soul showcased Ragga’s versatility, the message within the music remains consistent.

J BOOG

Born and raised on the west coast and influenced heavily by his polynesian upbringing, j boog is undoubtedly one of the top reggae singers in recent years. Mentored by island reggae icon fiji, he fine tuned his sound and style creating a unique blend that transcends across continents.

Early on in his career, a chance encounter led j boog to connect with yami bolo and gramps morgan, which then took him to jamaica where the reggae singer found himself working in the historical studios of bob marley, don corleon, bobby digitals, shaggy, and sugar minott. This experience no doubt played another key role in the flair of boog’s music.

His debut album, hear me roar, dropped in 2007 and a few years later he released backyard boogie, which included megahits like lets do it again produced by don corleon and sunshine girl produced by gramps morgan and featuring peetah morgan.

KALEO

Icelandic rock band KALEO will release their highly anticipated third studio album, MIXED EMOTIONS on May 9th via Atlantic.

Produced by GRAMMY® Award Winner Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell) and co-produced by frontman JJ Julius Son and GRAMMY® Award Winner Shawn Everett (The Killers, Kacey Musgraves), MIXED EMOTIONS is a landmark rock album tackling themes from ending gun violence to overcoming despair. MIXED EMOTIONS is KALEO’s most ambitious album yet and it hits hard and digs deep in its mission for us to embrace our full spectrum of emotions during these trying times.

MIXED EMOTIONS showcases KALEO’s full range, from high-octane adrenaline to restrained, thought-provoking inner reflection. It features hit singles “Rock N Roller,” “Lonely Cowboy,” “USA Today,” as well as their newest song “Back Door” – a brooding timeless bluesy rocker, which highlights JJ’s singular graveled vocal, will be released on Friday, February 21 across all streaming platforms.

Early James

Early James’ gritty and authentic new album, ‘Medium Raw’, is his most compelling work to date.  The Alabama singer-songwriter weaves dark narratives that resonate with raw emotion, while blending the whimsical with the profound.  Hear his signature, sly storytelling and powerful vocal delivery August 31st.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities. Now boasting over 2 billion global streams across platforms, the band first began building their devoted fanbase with independent albums SEVEN + MARY(2013), RKS (2015), HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL(2018) and LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX (2024).