Jessica Perez-Salinas, Staff Writer

The end of the semester is rapidly approaching and that means warm weather and live music. There are many great concerts coming to Philly this first half of the year, from both old and new artists. Hopefully, the ticket wars won’t be as bad for these ones.

Tyler, the Creator 

I am not currently selling two tickets to see Tyler the Creator and hacked into a GroupMe chat, but I can tell you that you may still have time to snatch some. Chromakopia: The World Tour kicked off early last month and is expected to reach Philadelphia on July 5 and 6. The tour will follow his eighth studio album but will include some fan favorites including “earfquake”. 

Rauw Alejandro

Elegant in Black. That is the theme for the Latin Grammy winner and Puerto Rican star, Rauw Alejandro’s new tour. The Cosa Nuestra tour will follow his fifth studio album by the same name and debuting as #6 on the Billboard 200. The album features a classic blend of salsa and reggaeton, featuring a collab with the Latin legend Romeo Santos. The Cosa Nuestra Tour will be coming to the Wells Fargo Center on May 15.

One Ok Rock

One Ok Rock is one of the best-selling rock bands coming out of Japan. The group debuted in 2005 and has continued to sell out tours across Asia and Europe. Their new album delves into a heavier rock sound while still maintaining the essence that makes One Ok Rock so interesting. The Detox North American tour will follow their 11^th studio album, which includes songs in Japanese and English. The singles “Delusion:ALL” and “Puppets can’t control you” have been the highlight for many fans. The tour will be reaching the Philly area at the Prudential center on May 30.

Ghost

👻 The Swedish rock band is known for their elaborate performances and experimental music. Their untitled world tour is set to begin in North America this summer landing in Philly on July 19 at the Wells Fargo Center. They are a controversial but intriguing band for which any expectations are impossible to set. Despite their controversies, they have been nominated for multiple music awards and won a Grammy for Best Metal performance in 2016.

Beyoncé 

The Queen Bee is back with “Cowboy Carter,” winning best album of the year and best country album at the Grammys earlier last month. Her album explores and experiments with traditional American music while highlighting the influence of African Americans on the country music scene. The tour is set to span across multiple days at the MetLife stadium beginning May 22. 

Metallica 

The best-selling American heavy metal band is coming back with their M72 World Tour which follows their 11^th studio album by the same name. Playing across three days at Lincoln Financial Field, the band continues to go strong with old and new fans. In addition, the sets for each day will be different and will have different opening acts including Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills.

Keshi

Casey Luong, otherwise known as Keshi, is a Vietnamese American alternative R&B artist that has been on the rise since he first started releasing music on SoundCloud in 2017. He is currently on his third world tour showcasing his second full-length album, “REQUIEM,” which debuted at  #27 on the Billboard 200 in 2024. Coupled with a live band and raw vocals, Keshi’s performances leave fans electrified and craving more. His music has become a staple for R&B, indie and alternative music lovers. His discography is sure to have something for your every mood. He will be hitting Philly at the Mann on July 27.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA

Two American stars will be collaborating for their Grand National Tour in Philly at the Lincoln Financial Center. The tour will follow Lamar’s sixth studio album “GNX” and will feature hits such as “All the Stars”, “Humble”, and “Kill Bill”. “All the Stars” was nominated for best song of the year at the 2019 Grammy Awards and was nominated for best original song at the 76^th Oscars. The duo will be performing on March 5. 

Good luck to everyone getting tickets to these wonderful acts.