Unafraid of pushing boundaries by melding classical arrangements with haunting, often eerie electronic soundscapes and rock instrumentation, prolific neo-classical composer Max Richter has written a myriad celebrated works for stage, screen, ballet, opera and installation art. The in-demand music maker hits the road this year after announcing his upcoming album, In A Landscape,'. Fans eagerly anticipating Richter's ninth studio album can look forward to its release on September 6 via Decca.

STS9 thrives on friction. This may be surprising coming from five musicians who think of themselves as a collective as much as a band. Known for pushing boundaries and mixing different genres and musical influences by using both acoustic and electricals means, leaving fans always guessing what to expect next from STS9. This year sees them hitting the road and bringing their high energy performances to town.

French disco-pop band L'Imperatrice head on tour around North America this year, following the release of their brand new album Pulsar! The six-piece from Paris have always had a smooth sound that feels simultaneously nostalgic and fresh, expertly drawing on influences from disco, funk, pop and electronica, having evolved and experimented with the genres since their 2018 debut Matahari.

With the impending release of their first studio album in 25 years, post punk icons The The are back on stage with a world tour this fall! The brainchild of British frontman and remaining member Matt Johnson, the alt pop outfit achieved cult status in the 80s with their new-wave synth soundscapes, hypnotic grooves and iconic, darkly poetic lyrics. As well as songs from their first proper record in a quarter of a century, don't miss classics like Uncertain Smile, Heartland and Slow Emotion Replay.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark or OMD recently celebrated 40 years with their Souvenir Greatest Hits Tour to fans across North America, now, the electronic synthesiser pioneers are back! OMD have been proffering their synth-pop and post-punk sounds for four centuries, originally formed by two British teens in the late 70s whose early albums 'Architecture and Morality' and 'Dazzle Ships' shaped the sound of the 80s.

Pacific Northwester Goth Babe, A.K.A Griff Washburn is packing up his truck and bringing his indie rock beats to stages across the country on a brand new North American jaunt with singer-songwriter Ritt Momney as support. Expect to hear his atmospheric garage tunes including single 'Weekend Friend' and his two EPs, 2021's 'Santa Calatlina' and 2022's 'Iceland' and latest release 'Lola'.