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  • LANY Announces 2026 ”Soft World Tour”

    LA-based indie pop duo, LANY, has announced their upcoming world tour. Named after their latest album, ‘Soft World Tour’ marks LANY’s global road next year. Here’s how it all unfolded:

    Paul Klein and Jake Goss of LANY (instagram.com/lany)

    Part of their sixth album release: ‘Soft’

    The announcement about ‘Soft World Tour’ was made through their official social media. In fact, the tour will serve as worldwide introduction for their new album under the same name. Furthermore, ‘Soft’ album also marks Paul Klein and Jake Goss latest work since ‘a beautiful blur’ release in 2023.

    ‘Soft’, as their 6th studio album released on October 10, 2025, with the lead track “Know You Naked.” 10 total songs included and already available on all streaming platforms. Moreover, the album described as very emotional with a completely unique musical experience.

    On top of that, ‘Soft’ actual concept is part of the Klein-Goss duo’s quest for a straight-forward romantic sound, as mentioned in the album description.

    ‘Soft World Tour’ full dates

    The duo will begin the tour on January 23. Here’s the full details of cities to be visited by LANY below:

    1/23 – Coca Cola Arena – Dubai, UAE
    1/25 – Lollapalooza India – Mumbai, India
    3/13 – Lollapalooza Chile – Santiago, Chile
    3/14 – Lollapalooza Argentina – Buenos Aires, Argentina
    3/26 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
    3/28 – Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT
    3/31 – PNE Forum – Vancouver, BC
    4/01 – WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA
    4/03 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
    4/04 – Intuit Dome – Los Angeles, CA
    4/07 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
    4/10 – Roadrunner – Boston, MA
    4/11 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
    4/12 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
    4/15 – Coca-Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON
    4/17 – Credit Union 1 Arena – Chicago, IL
    4/18 – The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN
    4/22 – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA
    4/24 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
    4/25 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
    5/02 – Pepsi Center WTC – Mexico City, MX
    5/13 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway
    5/15 – Fallan – Stockholm, Sweden
    5/16 – Falkonersalen – Copenhagen, Denmark
    5/17 – Docks – Hamburg, Germany
    5/19 – Columbiahalle – Berlin, Germany
    5/20 – Carlswerk Victory – Cologne, Germany
    5/22 – Backstage Werk – Munich, Germany
    5/23 – Fabrique – Milan, Italy
    5/26 – La Riviera – Madrid, Spain
    5/27 – Razzmatazz – Barcelona, Spain
    5/29 – Le Trianon – Paris, France
    5/30 – 013 – Tilburg, Netherlands
    5/31 – Trix Zaal – Antwerp, Belgium
    6/02 – Academy – Glasgow, UK
    6/03 – O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK
    6/04 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin, Ireland
    6/06 – OVO Arena Wembley – London, UK

    Are you ready to see the multi-platinum indie pop duo in your city?

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  • Murphy Radio and How Math Rock Portrays Heartbreak

    Ever seen the words “Murphy Radio” written on someone else’s shirt somewhere? Well, it was actually a math rock band. Perhaps you’re still not familiar with it: this genre is currently all over the internet.

    Murphy Radio (instagram.com/murphyradio)

    Where it all started

    Murphy Radio’s long journey began when it was first formed in 2012. Now, the band has been around for over a decade and still continues to deliver music. Origin of ‘Murphy Radio‘ name was actually inspired by a line from an Indian movie called ‘Barfi’.

    The original members at that time were Wendra, Aldi Yamin, and Akbartus Ponganan. However, Akbartus left the band in 2017 and was replaced by Aswin Winata as drummer. Aswin eventually became a full-time member and still remains active until now.

    ”Besides line-up changes, the band also explored few genres before finally settled on math rock as their main course.”

    Math rock: the new relationship anthem

    The Samarinda-based band is currently the hottest topic around in the scene. And with good reason: they have over 100,000 listeners on Spotify. Their hit song called ‘Graduation Song’, has even reached over 2 million listeners so far.

    Unlike the title, the song actually discusses how two people who resist welcoming separation. This tragic tale opens with a melodic groove and drum beat that follows in the very first minute. In several TikTok videos, ‘Graduation Song’ became karaoke anthem that everyone sing out loud.

    ”Lyrics such as “How do we get through it all?” and “With long enough time no one can refuse separation” seem to represent the complicated situation of romance.”

    Since there is no official explanation of the meaning, everyone has their own perspective. Some say that ‘Graduation Song’ is a symbol of major changes in life and fear of uncertainty. Yet, it is indeed great when a song can be interpreted differently by each listener.

    Another song titled “Penghujung Cerita” which means ”The End of the Story” also narrate a farewell. Moreover, the artwork for this song depicts a bird that fly freely. Seems that it was a symbol of letting go all the beautiful chapter that has been closed.

    Celebrate pain without tears

    The math rock fever doesn’t stop there. Another song from Eleventwelfth, titled “Your Head as My Favorite Bookstore,” also became a fan favorite. The music video was even streamed 1.9 million times on YouTube. We can see how math rock is now getting a spot among mainstream audiences.

    Or the song by Hulica, “An Imperfect Mangrove Part I,” which captures the essence of mourning. The lines describe how the pain is felt, along with the wish of being together again. However, if the conditions not possible, the song just letting us drown in unanswerable questions.

    Like the ending line of the song: I let myself be baffled, I don’t know why.

    Have you listen to math rock songs?

    Read more: Kodaline Disbanded After Decade of Hits

  • Kodaline Disbanded After Decade of Hits

    Music scene has lost one of the bands whose songs left a lasting mark. Worldwide Irish pop-rock band, Kodaline, has made an announcement that shocked the whole internet. Through their Instagram page, Kodaline decided to disband as a band after a decade of journey.

    Steve Garrigan of Kodaline (Unsplash.com/cerachiuu)

    Prepping the final album

    This sudden decision has left the fans feeling mixed. Although the decision is final, lot of fans are still hoping for at least a farewell tour. The comments section on Kodaline’s Instagram is also filled with questions about the reasons behind this decision.

    In their farewell announcement video, The Irish pop-rock band expressed their joy to do shows across the world. The members also being grateful to have their music loved by so many. Likewise, fans also expressed their deepest affection for them.

    Many touching responses such as “you have changed my life” and “thank you for the memories” poured in the comment section.

    ”So, before officially calling it quits, Kodaline put together their fifth album as a farewell gift for their fans.”

    Indonesia forever had a special place

    The interesting part is that the band actually has a close bond with Indonesia. Kodaline has performed several times in various cities in Indonesia, such as Jakarta and Bandung. The Dublin boys even became one of the headliners at Soundrenaline 2023.

    Not only that, Kodaline still has a story that remains in the hearts of fans, especially in Indonesia. The music video for Ready To Change, one of their songs, was filmed in Jakarta. The video clip was released December 17th, 2017, nearly 8 years ago.

    Majority of the clip portrays the atmosphere of our typical neighborhood. We also could see the members singing with the happy faces of the locals glancing. This unique aspect ultimately made Indonesia part of Kodaline’s remarkable journey in the music industry.

    While the release date is still under wraps, one lyric from “All I Want” captures the mood perfectly: 

    “When you said your last goodbye, I died a little bit inside.” For many fans, it now feels more personal than ever.

    Thank you, Kodaline!

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