A summer vacation to Australia might be your greatest desire, but we've got the next best thing as Australian band Vacations head to the United States. The self-described "woozy guitar pop" artists are celebrating the release of their newest album No Place Like Home. Rock artists Lunar Vacation, Alex Lahey, and Soft Blue Shimmer will be joining them on tour. Get a little bit of down under on your right side up!

Despite his pluralized moniker, John Darnielle remains the sole driving force of Californian indie pop-rock outfit The Mountain Goats. With an ever-evolving roster of live and recording musicians surrounding him, Darnielle revels in his goth-tinged melancholy, fusing a winning combination of wry insight and black humor in his lyrics (which earned him the accolade of 'America's best non-hip-hop artist' by the New Yorker) with lingering melodic hooks and satisfying songcraft. This year, Darnielle brings his spell-binding songwriting to venues across America once more.

The former bassist and co-founder of English rock groups Joy Division and New Order has carved out a successful, albeit low-key musical career since the latter disbanded in 2007. Nowadays he can be found with his newest collective, Peter Hook and the Light, which also features his son Jack Bates! Mainly playing favorites from his Joy Division and New Order back catalog, his newest tour is shaping up to be a busy one due to heavy demand from fans.

Eldritch horrors await you at the Old Gods of Appalachia tour. Join podcast writers and hosts Cam Collins and Steve Shell as they delve deep into Appalachia, but not the Appalachia we know, no. This world is an alternate universe, one filled with horrifying beings. Drawing deep from Appalachian folklore, the show will petrify and enchant you. Get your tickets before the horrors claim you!

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.