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Beck Announces “Ride Lonesome” Album, Launches North American Tour

7/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Beck Hansen announced his album Ride Lonesome, due September 18 on Capitol Records.
He produced the record, with Nigel Godrich mixing all twelve songs and his original touring band recording at United Studios’ Room B in Hollywood.
Beck will support the release with a North American “Lonesome Ride” tour starting September 16 in Vancouver and ending October 31 in Nashville, including dates at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

History

Historical Context

Pink Floyd’s 1972-73 Dark Side of the Moon tour, which expanded from club dates to 128 stadium and arena shows worldwide, proved that elaborate live productions could boost album sales and cement global fanbases. That model of large-scale spectacle underpins Beck Hansen’s 2024 North American tour, which follows the same arena-venue strategy to drive streaming and ticket revenue.

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Story summary

Beck Hansen announced his album Ride Lonesome, due September 18 on Capitol Records.
He produced the record, with Nigel Godrich mixing all twelve songs and his original touring band recording at United Studios’ Room B in Hollywood.
Beck will support the release with a North American “Lonesome Ride” tour starting September 16 in Vancouver and ending October 31 in Nashville, including dates at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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