Awaken I Am release single, news recap
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Awaken I Am release new single and other news you might have missed today

Tom Morello became a new ambassador for ACLU—plus, don’t miss a new music video from Lauv. Check out the news you might have missed today below!

1. Lauv drops new video for “i’m so tired…”

Lauv released a new video and stripped version of “i’m so tired…” featuring Troye Sivan. The track includes a never-before-heard bridge, which didn’t make the cut for the original song. He’ll be performing alongside Marshmello tonight at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where he’s also been nominated for Best New Pop Artist.

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2. ACLU announces Tom Morello as official ambassador

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced musician and activist Tom Morello as an official ambassador of their Campaign For Smart Justice. “I am honored to be chosen the ACLU Ambassador For Smart Justice, the first musician in such a post,” Morello says. “Our justice system is riddled with racial, economic and political injustice, and I look forward to working with the ACLU to confront these injustices at every turn.” He’ll be embarking on a headlining tour this summer and join Muse in the U.K. this June. Tickets for all dates are available here. Check out the dates below.

Dates:

03/29 – Miami, FL @ Ultra Music Festival
05/03 – Jacksonville, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
05/04 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
05/05 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
05/07 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
05/08 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
05/10 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre
05/11 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
05/12 – Rockingham, NC @ Epicenter Festival
05/14 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
05/15 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
05/17 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival
05/18 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
05/19 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
05/24-26 – Quincy, WA @ End of the Rainbow Festival
06/01 – London, UK @ London Stadium*
06/05 – Bristol, UK @ Ashton Gate Stadium*
06/08 – Manchester, UK @Etihad Stadium*
06/15 – Tinley Park, IL @ 101WKQX Piqniq

* with Muse

3. Awaken I Am release new single

Awaken I Am released a new single, “Kin,” taken from their upcoming EP, The Beauty In Tragedy. The album is a tribute to their late guitarist Connor Verner-Oakley and will also feature their previously released track “Dissolution,” along with three other tracks. “Part of dealing with the loss of our brother Connor was coming to terms that he was taken from us far too soon and the anger stemming from that,” drummer Luke McKenzie says. “‘Kin’ was our chance to bring those emotions to the surface and say what we needed toward the responsible party.” The album will drop April 26 and is available to preorder here. They’ll be joining Slaves in Australia before touring with Secrets this April. Tickets are available here, and you can check out where they’re headed below.

Dates:

03/21 – Adelaide, AU @ Jive
03/22 – Melbourne, AU @ The Colonial Hotel
03/23 – Sydney, AU @ Crowbar
03/27 – Canberra, AU @ The Basement Canberra
03/28 – Newcastle, AU @ Club Azzurri
03/29 – Fortitude Valley @ Crowbar Brisbane
03/30 – Auckland, NZ @ Galatos
03/31 – Wellington, NZ @ Valhalla
04/26 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
04/27 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
04/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Eagle Aerie Hall
04/29 – Tucson, AZ @ House of Birds
04/30 – Mesa AZ @ The Underground
05/01 – Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot
05/03 – San Antonio, TX @ Jack’s Bar & Live Music Venue
05/04 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats West
05/05 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
05/07 – Margate, FL @ O’Malley’s Sports Bar
05/08 – Orlando, FL @ Soundbar

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