MGMT Releases Fourth Studio Album 'Little Dark Age'

American psychedelic phenomenons, MGMT, have just shared their much anticipated and long overdue fourth studio album, Little Dark Age via Columbia Records. The eclectic project follows up their 2013 self-titled release and finally pushes the universal group back into conversation.

The new record successfully blends the three previous albums while capturing a new lighter and more mature side of MGMT. With indie rock constantly changing throughout the last ten years, it's refreshing to see one of our favorite bands truly stick to their roots, while remaining uninterested in the social norm.

If MGMT is up your alley, Little Dark Age, provides a better direction in lyricism, instrumentals, hooks, and overall structure. These boys have profoundly given us that distinct MGMT sound, while redefining a new vibe that will last for years to come. Listen to what the fuss is about below and be ready for a complete MGMT takeover in 2018 people.

LOCKN' Festival Announces Historic 2018 Lineup

LOCKN' Music and Arts Festival is back at it returning to the beautiful Oak Ridge Farm & Infinity Downs in Arrington, Virginia for their sixth annual gathering August 23rd - 26th. Today, LOCKN' has announced a massive lineup along with a daily schedule that has everyone in the jam and festival scene on their feet.

We are extremely happy to reveal that Dead & Company will be headlining LOCKN' with a total of four sets Saturday and Sunday night. Although a Dead festival appearance is more than a reason to attend, heavy hitting acts performing include Widespread Panic, Sheryl Crow, Tedeschi Trucks Band, George Clinton & P-Funk, Blues Traveler, Matisyahu, Umphrey's McGee, Moon Taxi, Letttuce, and plenty more to let your spirit free.

This is by far, the largest scale lineup LOCKN' has brought to the table and will be the most historical festival of 2018 with back to back legendary artists playing for you. Make sure to take a look at all the LOCKN' accommodations, 387-acre property, new and improved campgrounds, etc. on their website HERE.

Tickets are going ON SALE tomorrow February 9th! Be ready and get your friends on board for an experience of a lifetime. Find all of your necessary ticketing in formation HERE!

Why Okeechobee Is The Ultimate Festival Destination

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has completely proven to be a leading example in the ever-growing festival industry in just three very short years. Okeechobee has officially made Sunshine Grove their paradise of a home. while taking place during the perfected time of weather in Florida March 1st - 4th.

With an annual attendance of just over 30,000 people from all fifty states and 5 out of 7 continents, Okeechobee has mastered the most tranquil, peaceful, and controlled environment we have ever experienced at a four-day camping festival. 

If you'been itching for a true vacation of the soul, an interactive escape from your reality, or an unforgettable musical experience of a lifetime, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is 100% calling your name.

This is one of the only festivals on the planet that takes great pride in providing intense diversity in their talented lineup of artists. We're honored to call Okeechobee our home event and look forward to new and old comers coming together all for the love of music.

Experience indie rock classics like Arcade Fire, Foster The People, Leon Bridges, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Judah & The Lion, Misterwives, The Districts, and Chicano Batman. Get to know some of the biggest radio artists today including Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg (Superjam PoWow Set), Halsey, Khalid, Blackbear, MAGIC!, Lil Dicky, SUPERDUPERKYLE, and Slightly Stoopid.

Usher - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

Completely lose your mind and rage to the world's largest underground electronic, hip hop, and jam scene to date with Bassnectar, Tipper, Big Gigantic, STS9, Thievery Corporation, Zeds Dead, Gramatik, Illenium, Tycho, Sylvan Esso, Lettuce, Ganja White Night, G Jones, Big Wild, Denzel Curry, Ski Mask The Slump God, Pouya, Liquid Stranger, Twiddle, and seriously so many more. 

Waka Flocka - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

View the 2018 lineup in it's entirety HERE and expect the full day-to-day detailed scheduling for all events at the very beginning of February. This will be our third time covering Okee, and let us tell you, these people and this place alone with become your second home and family. The sense of community is unmatched and certainly is something you will be looking forward to every year to come.

Whatever your vibe is, you can find it here at Okeechobee. Let's say you want to lay low on the tunes. Not only do you have 800 acres of the gorgeous Sunshine Grove in the Florida sun to explore, but Okeechobee provides an entire other sector of the festival that truly differentiates this fest from any out there.

Find yourself in a collection of communities that are brought together to insure an experience for your mind, body, and soul. This will be a neighborhood within the grounds directly outside of The Grove, where you can encounter everything from interactive yoga, live art installations, surprise sets, gourmet food, a giant Ferris wheel, nooks and crannies to feed your jungle liking in the ChobeeWobee Village, and an entire Aquachobee beach area that is seriously better than any MTV Spring Break party you've ever seen. 

Aquachobee will be your early day destination hosted by This Song Is Sick, while the mystical Jungle 51 will be your secret nightly adventure, open until sunrise with your house and techno needs to keep you going. It's literally insane how many areas this entire event holds. It can actually be difficult to truly experience absolutely everything, that's why it's important to go with your own pace of flow and take your time in this world full of wonders. You'll come out a better you, we promise.

Tickets for our most highly suggested festival of the year, can be found HERE for as low as $289. This includes your productive freedom for four entire days and nights. P.S. Did we mention who is playing a first time Thursday headlining set? BASSNECTAR will be hosting two entire performances at this year's Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival and the first will be a full moon gathering beach set. So yes, being there all four days is absolutely essential.

Find all of your VIP, Portal Pair, ECO Warrior, Car & RV Pass necessities HERE. Ever have a fear of missing out? It's probably happening right now. Get rid of that fear and get everyone you know on board to purchase your tickets TODAY! In the meantime, take a look at our 3 Step Guide, 2017 Gallery, and this gorgeous example of what it means to find Heaven on Earth by entering the portal below.

Cover Photo by Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
All Other Photos by Chris Jardines (Holiday of Music)

New Orleans Jazz Festival Reveals 2018 Lineup

The mammoth two weekend long, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, will be taking place this year April 27th - May 6th at the historic New Orleans Fairgounds in the beautiful state of Louisiana. 

Where the town, state, friends, family, old, and young all come together in the celebration of music, today NOLA has revealed their insane plans for the 2018 edition of one of the world's largest events to date. Heavy hitting headliners for this year's ultimate party include Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, Sting, Jimmy Buffett, Jack White, Beck, and Lionel Richie. Yes, those are the headliners alone.

We simply can't believe some of the highlighted acts we're drooling over, such as, David Byrne, Jack Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Anita Baker, Steve Miller Band, Sturgill Simpson, Khalid, Common, Cage The Elephant, Trombone Shorty, The Revivalists, and seriously so many more. Here, just take a look at the lineup yourself.

Tickets are currently available at this very moment HERE. With a lineup, and background with NOLA Jazz Fest, it's extremely important to pick up your tickets as soon as you can because this is certainly projected to sell out this year. Start inviting everyone you know because New Orleans is where you're going to be this April or May. Stay tuned and be ready for all major New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival related news with us at Holiday of Music. 😊

Kendrick Lamar Announces The Championship Tour

The king of hip hop, Kendrick Lamar, has finally announced an everlasting tour lineup that includes his versatile artists on Top Dawg Entertainment. Lamar will be embarking on The Championship Tour which features Schoolboy Q, SZA, Jay Rock, and Ab-Soul over thirty dates and almost two months on the road.

We're balls to the wall excited for what's to come on this monumental package and you should be too. The legendary run will begin in Vancouver on May 4th and hit cities throughout the West and East coast of the U.S. We're even lucky enough to be hosting a date in our hometown West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday May 23rd at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre.

Tickets will be going ON SALE to the public this Friday January 26th at 12 PM EST via Live Nation. In the meantime, get your soul and body ready for a spiritual roller coaster in hip hop history happening this May and June. Take a look at the exclusive dates in their entirety below.

05-04 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
05-05 – Seattle, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
05-06 – Portland, OR @ Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
05-08 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
05-10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
05-13 – San Diego, CA @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
05-14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
05-15 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
05-17 – Dallas, TX @ Starplex Pavilion
05-18 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
05-19 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
05-22 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
05-23 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre
05-25 – Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
05-27 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
05-29 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
05-30 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
06-01 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
06-02 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
06-03 – Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
06-05 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center
06-07 – Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre
06-08 – Philadelphia, PA @ BB&T Pavilion
06-09 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
06-12 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
06-13 – Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
06-15 – Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
06-16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ KeyBank Pavilion