Tour news: KISS Kruise, Bikini Kill, Billy Ocean, Charley Crockett, Mythcon, KennyHoopla, more

MYTHCON (GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING)

Good Mythical Morning hosts Rhett and Link have announced Mythcon, "our first ever, exclusive, in-person, unforgettable weekend of Mythicality, meticulously curated by Rhett & Link and the Mythical Crew. Immerse yourself in all things Mythical with live shows, meet & greets, music, dance, games, rides, food, drink, and more surprises than you can shake a friggin' stick at." It happens October 28-30 in Austin and while details are still TBA, tickets go on sale June 8.

YOUR OLD DROOG

Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog has been prolific as ever this year, having already dropped three projects -- Tha Wolf On Wall St 2: The American Dream (with Tha God Fahim), YOD Wave, and most recently, Yod Stewart -- and now he has announced the short 'Yod Stewart Tour' for this August, with shows in Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, and Atlanta. Frequent YOD collaborator Edan is also "on the wheels of steel" at all dates, and comedian Anthony Jeselnik (who did the skits on Droog's 2017 album Packs) is hosting the LA show.

KISS KRUISE LINEUP

KISS are winding up their farewell tour and will be sailing off into the sunset with two consecutive KISS Kruises, which happen October 24-29 and October 29 - November 3, traveling from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. The first Kruise's lineup includes Dokken, Warrant, LA Guns, and more, while the second kruise features Black Label Society, Buckcherry, Stryper, Vixen and more. KISS headline both weeks. Head here for full details.

BIKINI KILL CANCEL MORE SHOWS

Bikini Kill had to cancel a few performances recently, including Primavera Sound, because of Covid within their touring party, and now they've had to cancel more. "Multiple members of Bikini Kill are currently sick with Covid so we will be unable to play our upcoming shows in NC, VA, KY, TN and GA," they wrote on Twitter. "We are extremely bummed that we have to cancel and sorry to everyone who was planning to come. Please contact your local venue for any questions regarding refunds. All other shows are still happening as planned."

CARLY RAE JEPSEN

After debuting it at Coachella, Carly Rae Jepsen returned with a new single, "Western Wind," last month, and now she's announced a tour, her first North American headlining run since 2019. Dates begin in September with two shows with Bleachers, and continue into November with support from Empress Of.

BLACK MIDI / BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD

Black Country, New Road cancelled their spring North American tour back in January, weeks before the release of their second album, Ants From Up There, when singer and guitarist Isaac Wood left the band. They've now announced a new round of US dates this fall, beginning with a headlining show in NYC and followed by dates supporting black midi.

DEAD CAN DANCE

Postponed a few times since 2020, goth icons Dead Can Dance will be on tour in 2023 which will be their first shows in North America in 10 years.

MADISON CUNNINGHAM

Madison Cunningham has announced more dates of her Revealer Tour, which is with Bendigo Fletcher. Fall stops include a NYC show at Webster Hall on October 21. All dates are here.

KENNYHOOPLA

Genre-defying artist KennyHoopla has announced a fall tour with Groupthink and nothing,nowhere. Dates kick off September 10 in Denver and wrap up October 29 in Austin, and there's a NYC show at Webster Hall on 10/14.

HOCO FEST

HOCO Fest happens September 1-4 in downtown Tucson, AZ. They've put together an interesting 2022 lineup that includes Warpaint, Arooj Aftab, Mdou Moctar, Helado Negro, Fucked Up, Armand Hammer, King Woman, Wand, Automatic, Fat Tony, Tav Falco, Flasher, and more. Head here for tickets and more info.