Games We Play is back with a bang, and a song that continues his streak of making existentialism feel effortless catchy.
The song is called ‘Is This What I’m Made Of?’ and it finds Emmyn reeling off all of the things that make him who he is, even if he isn’t happy about what is coming out. From relationships to friendships, doubts and fears, it’s all here. The fact that such an emotional unravelling is paired with such a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack, a mesh of folky pop and pop-punk with plenty of horns thrown in for good measure, is a perfect juxtaposition, a reminder that all of these feelings are conjured simply because he is doing what he was born to do.
The result is as quintessential as it gets for Games We Play. Relatable, infectious and brimming with self-deprecating brilliance, it’s a surefire hit.
Here we go, get stuck in.
Games We Play is set to join the idobi Summer School tour, alongside Honey Revenge, South Arcade, Winona Fighter, and Chase Petra,later this year. Here are all the dates.
JUNE
19 – SAN DIEGO The Observatory North Park 20 – LOS ANGELES The Belasco 21 – PHOENIX The Van Buren 23 – DALLAS House of Blues 24 – HOUSTON House of Blues 26 – LAKE BUENA House of Blues 27 – ATLANTA Buckhead Theatre 28 – CHARLOTTE The Fillmore 30 – SILVER SPRING The Fillmore
JULY
01 – NEW YORK Irving Plaza 02 – PHOENIX The Phoenix Concert Theatre 05 – NEW HAVEN Toad’s Place 07 – BOSTON Citizens House of Blues 08 – ALLENTOWN Archer Music Hall 10 – MCKEES ROCKS The Roxian Theatre 11 – CLEVELAND House of Blues 12 – CINCINATTI Bogart’s 14 – DETROIT St. Andrew’s Hall 16 – CHICAGO House of Blues 17 – MINNEAPOLIS Uptown Theater 19 – DENVER Summit Music Hall 20 – SALT LAKE CITY The Depot 22 – SEATTLE Showbox SODO 23 – PORTLAND Crystal Ballroom 25-26 – LONG BEACH Vans Warped Tour
What could be better than seeing your favorite band perform in a huge arena…seeing them perform in a small theater in a sleepy ocean-side town. 311 performed a completely sold-out show at The Majestic Ventura Theater, as part of their “Road to 311 Day” – a tour of small theaters and clubs on their way to two back-to-back no-repeat shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Park on 311 (March 11th).
The Majestic Ventura Theater is a small 1200 capacity theater located in Ventura, a coastal town 70 miles north of Los Angeles. It was built in the 1920’s during the oil boom, and originally designed to be a movie theater, but there were no films playing on Wednesday night. Instead, anxious fans circled the block waiting for the doors to open at 7:00pm, mostly hidden from passing traffic by the fleet of semi-trucks and production vehicles needed to haul the equipment and band – definitely an out-of-place visual oddity in such a quaint town.
311 first came on most people’s radar with their 1995 triple-platinum-selling self-titled album, featuring “Down” and “All Mixed Up”. Their popularity only grew with subsequent albums, and their unique mix of rock, reggae, hip-hop, and funk made for feel-good music that was impossible not to move or dance to when it came blasting out of the speakers.
When 311 hit the stage at 9:15pm, and the first notes of “Beautiful Disaster” hit the theater, the audience exploded with a wall of sound that rivaled what was coming from the PA system. To say that they were excited is a gross understatement – everyone had their hands up, and the crowd surged forward to be closer to the performers on stage.
The setlist was a good representation of their career, with songs from eight of their fourteen studio albums, and not just the obvious hits. While they played “Come Original”, “Amber”, “All Mixed Up”, and a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong”, there were plenty of deeper cuts sprinkled in for hard-core fans. People in the audience were dancing and grooving – it was one of the happiest crowds I’ve ever been in, and the music blasting from the stage was hypnotizing. By the time the last notes of “Down” started to fade, and sweaty and exhausted people slowly made their way to the exit, it was clear that those lucky enough to have been part of the night’s events would have a memory that lasted a lifetime.
All In Now is the fourth studio album from Dogstar — the alt-rock band featuring Keanu Reeves on bass — set for release May 29, 2026 via Dillon Street Records and produced by Nick Launay.
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Dogstar — the alt-rock trio featuring actor Keanu Reeves — will release their fourth studio album All In Now on May 29. The record follows the band’s 2023 comeback album after a two-decade hiatus and arrives alongside a 25-date North American tour. Produced by acclaimed studio veteran Nick Launay, the album reflects the band’s renewed energy following their global return to the stage.
Dogstar Returns With Its First New Album Since The 2023 Comeback
After spending two decades largely dormant, Dogstar’s return in 2023 surprised a lot of people — but the band clearly wasn’t interested in a one-off reunion.
The trio — guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Rob Mailhouse, and bassist Keanu Reeves — is now preparing to release its fourth studio album, All In Now, arriving May 29 through the band’s own Dillon Street Records.
The album follows 2023’s Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees, which marked Dogstar’s first full-length release in more than twenty years.
For the band, the decision to keep moving forward was easy.
Rob Mailhouse summed it up bluntly when talking about the new record’s momentum.
“The album really sets up the energy at the heart of this album and the fun that we’ve always had playing together.”
Keanu Reeves echoed that sentiment even more directly.
“We couldn’t fucking wait. Personally, I loved it all. For me, the attitude was like, ‘let’s work hard and let’s GO.’”
Why This Album Might Be Dogstar’s Most Confident Yet
The band credits much of the album’s sound and momentum to producer Nick Launay.
Launay’s résumé is stacked with influential artists including IDLES, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Amyl and the Sniffers, and Midnight Oil.
At first, Dogstar wasn’t sure Launay would even consider the project.
“Our management put Nick’s name on a list of possible producers,” Domrose said. “And we all thought it was a typo — like this guy will never work with us,” Mailhouse joked.
For Launay, however, the appeal was immediate.
He described the sessions as a reminder of why bands form in the first place.
“Working with Bret, Robert and Keanu was extremely fun because it brought things back to why people form bands and make music. These three friends wrote some killer songs and wanted to push some boundaries in the studio.”
That collaborative energy helped shape the album’s final sound.
“I love how Bret’s voice and melodies soar above the solid grooves on this album,” Launay said. “This friendly trio is sounding huge and will turn some heads this time around.”
Dogstar spent the past couple of years touring globally following their reunion, playing everything from intimate clubs to large European festivals.
Those experiences made a deep impression on the band.
Rob Mailhouse remembers watching crowds stick with them through unexpected moments.
“Playing some outdoor festivals, and when it starts to rain, seeing nobody leaving.”
Reeves also pointed to festival crowds who had never heard Dogstar before.
“We loved playing to people who didn’t come to see Dogstar but connected with what we were doing.”
For Domrose, those moments proved the band’s music still had real impact.
“You never know if people are going to show up… are they going to listen? It meant a lot that people not only stayed but got into songs they had mostly never heard before.”
That shared momentum carried directly into the studio sessions that produced All In Now.
Dogstar Announces “All In Now” North American Tour
To support the album, Dogstar will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.
The run includes stops in major cities such as Austin, Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.
Tickets and VIP packages for most dates will go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. local time, while the August 15 Mashantucket show will go on sale March 20.
The band has also already scheduled European tour and festival appearances.
Dogstar “All In Now” Track List
Math
This Sphere
All In Now
Exalted
Siren
Punch The Sky
Joy
What Is
The Whisper
Shards Of Rain
Shallow Easy
Wing
FAQ
Is Keanu Reeves Really In Dogstar?
Yes. Keanu Reeves has been the band’s bassist since the group formed in the early 1990s.
When Does Dogstar’s New Album Release?
All In Now will be released May 29, 2026.
Who Produced Dogstar’s New Album?
The album was produced by acclaimed producer Nick Launay.
Is Dogstar Touring In 2026?
Yes. The band will launch a 25-date North American tour beginning May 28.
Dogstar Band Bio
Dogstar is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s featuring bassist Keanu Reeves alongside guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse. The band originally gained attention during the alt-rock boom of the 1990s, releasing two albums before going largely inactive in the early 2000s.
After more than two decades away from recording, the trio reunited in 2023 with Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees. Known for their melodic post-grunge sound and straightforward rock approach, Dogstar has built a reputation as a genuine working band rather than a celebrity side project, with Reeves maintaining the group alongside his film career.
Alternative metal band Sevendust is back with another cut off their previously announced forthcoming record One and as a result, we’ve got a brand new track in the form of “Unbreakable” from the Atlanta-based outfit.
“Unbreakable” is the second single off of One, with the previously released song “Is This The Real You” being the opening salvo for the band’s forthcoming release. This new track features pretty much the sound you should expect from Sevendust. These guys have been rolling for three decades at this point, so if you don’t know what to expect, you might not have been actually listening this whole time…
As for the accompanying music video below — directed by Dan Sturgess — the clip focuses on Sevendust’s energetic live performances during their most recent European tour. You get on-stage energy and behind-the-scenes glimpses throughout.
Sevendust is also gearing up for a huge U.S. tour in about a month’s time. The run of dates kicks off on April 16 in Carterville, Illinois and comes to a close on May 20 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The tour will feature support from Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline. You can find the full list of dates below.
Sevendust 2026 US Tour Dates
Thu, Apr 16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort Fri, Apr 17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Sat, Apr 18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort Mon, Apr 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Tue, Apr 21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall Wed, Apr 22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City Fri, Apr 24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall Sat, Apr 25 – Destin, FL – Club LA Sun, Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy * Tue, Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Wed, Apr 29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom Fri, May 1 – Denver, CO – Summit Sat, May 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Mon, May 4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Tue, May 5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency LIve Wed, May 6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall Fri, May 8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville Sat, May 9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues Mon, May 11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa Tue, May 12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live Thu, May 14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Fri, May 15 – Columbus OH – Sonic Temple Sat, May 16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall Sun, May 17 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom Tue, May 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Wed, May 20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine Thu, May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *
The lads in White Skies are back with a brand new track, “88 Crash”, giving us another taste of what’s to come from their second studio outing. It’s the second single to be lifted from their upcoming record, Shouting at the Hurricane, which is set to land on 29th May via Conquest Music. If you’re … Continue reading White Skies drop new single / video “88 Crash” ahead of upcoming album
