The Black Crowes' Melbourne Kickoff: A Pound of Feathers

0:00It's April 2, from chart to breaking drops, this is music news today, powered by AI. The black crow's launch their 2026 tour with a killer 17 song set in Melbourne, Australia. They mixed in two fresh tracks from their upcoming album A Pound of Feathers, debuted profane prophecy and pharmacy chronicles while dusting off. Rarities like Movin' On Down the Line, untouched for over a decade, and three button hand-me-down absent since 1990. Fans got heavy doses of classics from Shake Your Money Maker and the Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, hitting staples such as Remedy, Stingmy. Twice as hard, jealous again, and she talks to angels. It was a nod to their rock and roll Hall of Fame nomination vibes, blending nostalgia with that raw edge they own. Chris Robinson hyped the crowd, promising more deep cuts for the US tour, starting in May, with whiskey mires. He wants folks jumping, not glued to phones, and digging the energy that keeps their music

1:00alive after all these years. Meanwhile, producer Jay Joyce helmed the quick two week sessions for a pound of feathers, building on their happiness bastards success. Robinson praises how Joyce elevates Rich's unique guitar style, turning expectations into something fresh and focused. This Melbourne kickoff sets the stage for a tour, packed with surprises. Proving the crows still got that fire to shake souls worldwide.