Music fans in Austin and Dallas better mark their calendars — Donald Glover, also known by his alter ego Childish Gambino, dropped a new album and announced he's taking his melodies on a grand tour with Texas on the itinerary. Glover's revamped album, "ATAVISTA," a polished version of his surprise drop from 2020, hit the streaming services on Monday morning, stirring excitement among his listeners. The tour, charmingly entitled "The New World Tour," kicks off this August, with Glover hitting the stage at the Moody Center in Austin on September 10, followed by a performance at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on September 11.
The presale for these highly anticipated shows starts on Thursday, May 16, with the general ticket sale opening the following day, May 17. Devoted fans ready to secure their spot can use the code "LADYBIRD" on Ticketmaster, according to an announcement by Spectrum News1. Special guests for the Texas shows will be none other than WILLOW, the musical progeny of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who recently launched her sixth studio album "empathogen" on May 3.
As per a tidbit obtained by KXAN, Glover described his latest project as a "finished version" of the originally released "3.15.20," which includes features from well-known artists like Ariana Grande and 21 Savage. "The New World Tour" announcement comes in tandem with Glover teasing his fanbase with promises of "an all-new Childish Gambino" album expected to drop sometime in the summer.
It's not just about the music for Glover or WILLOW; they're both bringing fresh material to the live stage. Glover's sound has evolved since his early days, and his latest work promises to keep in line with his reputation for innovation and introspection. Meanwhile, WILLOW, who shot to fame with her whip-smart track "Whip My Hair" back in 2011, received recent acclaim for her artistic growth featured on NPR's Tiny Desk series. With Austin and Dallas locked in as their two Texas tour stops, concertgoers are set for an autumn to remember.