🎵 What’s up, playlist people — welcome back to Fans With Benefits, where the past gets remastered and the future’s already on tour.

This week, Bruce Springsteen opens the vault with a lost ’90s album that feels hauntingly ahead of its time. Steve Perry turns Journey memorabilia into wildfire relief. And tour season? It's a full-on stampede—from Goose and Twenty One Pilots to Wu-Tang’s final chamber and The Red Clay Strays' Red Rocks giveaway. Also in the mix: Addison Rae levels up, Trivium brings the thunder, and B-52s meet Devo for a joint tour of glorious weirdness.

From lo-fi ghosts to front-row dreams—here’s what’s making noise right now. 🎶

• Springsteen’s Secret ’90s Album

• Steve Perry Raises $215K for Fire Relief

• 10+ Events

  • Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025

  • The Red Clay Strays – Get Right Tour (New Dates + Red Rocks Sweepstakes)

  • Goose – Everything Must Go Tour (Fall Expansion)

  • Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – Summer & Fall Dates

  • Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour

Stay sharp, stay loud—this is what’s next. 🎧

🤘 Backstage Pass

Lost and Found: Springsteen’s Secret ’90s Album Finally Sees the Light

Thirty years after it was quietly shelved, Bruce Springsteen’s most vulnerable and adventurous ’90s album—Streets of Philadelphia Sessions—is finally getting its moment. Dropping June 27 as part of Tracks II: The Lost Albums, the newly unearthed collection finds The Boss deep in lo-fi territory, crafting haunting synth-and-beat-driven songs that echo the emotional weight of “Streets of Philadelphia,” the Oscar-winning track that inspired it all. 🎧🏆

Recorded in 1994 in the shadow of personal transitions and a post-Tunnel of Love haze, these sessions reflect a Springsteen rarely seen: solo, searching, and sonically stripped back. Think Portishead meets Nebraska—with drum loops from bargain-bin hip-hop CDs and lyrical themes of disconnection, infidelity, and existential drift. 🌒💔

While the set includes an early version of “Secret Garden” (later made famous by Jerry Maguire), the real draw is the full album’s mood: sparse, aching, and ahead of its time. Springsteen sings like a man trying to find new language for old ghosts—and for longtime fans and new listeners alike, it lands as a revelation.

In short: it’s lo-fi Springsteen for the 808s & Heartbreak crowd, and it might just be one of the best albums of 1994… in 2025. 💿🌃🔥

🫶 Artists Doing Good

Faithfully Giving: Steve Perry Raises $215K for Fire Relief

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Perry just turned nostalgia into real-world impact, raising $215,000 for wildfire relief in Altadena, CA, through a star-powered memorabilia auction benefiting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. 🔥🎶

Curated by Darkives Collectibles, the auction gave fans access to over 50 rare items from Perry’s personal archive—including handwritten lyrics to “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which sold for a whopping $43,500. Signed gold and platinum records, vintage tour merch, and even a custom Journey license plate rounded out a collection dripping in rock history. 🪙🧳

Proceeds will directly support musicians and music industry workers affected by the devastating LA wildfires, with Sweet Relief covering all processing fees to ensure every dollar goes to those in need.

“This was personal,” Perry shared. “These pieces carry memories from my life, and now they’re helping others rebuild theirs.”

The auction comes just weeks after Perry surprised fans with a duet version of “Faithfully” featuring none other than Willie Nelson—proof that, even decades into his career, Steve Perry is still finding ways to move hearts on and off the stage. 🎤❤️‍🔥

📢 Sound Off

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🎶 Event Radar

Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025

The alt-pop duo’s lore-rich Clancy saga reaches its epic conclusion with Breach, and a full-scale North American tour to match. Twenty One Pilots are bringing their theatrical, genre-defying live show to arenas coast-to-coast, with fan-favorite deep cuts, new tracks like “The Contract,” and visuals that blur the line between concert and concept album. It’s their most ambitious production yet—equal parts catharsis and spectacle.

Get tickets here

The Red Clay Strays – Get Right Tour (New Dates + Red Rocks Sweepstakes)

The Red Clay Strays are extending their nearly sold-out tour with new dates across the South. Their gospel-soaked, retro-rock revival is gaining serious momentum—and now fans have a shot at the ultimate experience. Enter The Get Right Project on Fandiem for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to see the band at Red Rocks, plus front-row seats, a backstage meet-and-greet, signed merch, and more. Donations support suicide prevention and domestic violence services.

Get tour tickets here

Goose – Everything Must Go Tour (Fall Expansion)

Jam-scene MVPs Goose are extending their “Everything Must Go” run with fall dates in Vermont, Virginia, and Philly. Their shows blur the line between improvisation and composition—delivering celestial grooves, danceable freakouts, and the kind of peak musicality that converts the skeptics. Bonus: a portion of every ticket supports mental health nonprofit Backline.

Get tickets here

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – Summer & Fall Dates

Grateful Dead devotees, mark your calendars. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is keeping the Dead alive with jaw-dropping chops and fearless setlists. Whether they’re deep in a 25-minute “Terrapin” or flipping into Zeppelin covers mid-jam, every night is different—and that’s the magic. They’ll hit Mountain Jam, Boston, NYC, and more this summer and fall.

Get tickets here

Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour

Wu-Tang’s final tour is here—and it’s your last chance to catch the Clan in full force. The legendary collective is crisscrossing the U.S. this summer with razor-sharp bars, iconic beats, and a sense of finality that’s hitting hard. Opening duties? None other than Run The Jewels, bringing their politically charged power-punch to the stage. Want the ultimate sendoff? Enter Run The Jewels’ Fandiem campaign to win a trip to Madison Square Garden: VIP tickets, side-stage access, a backstage hang with El-P and Killer Mike, exclusive merch, and more. Donations benefit WhyHunger and help fight food insecurity.

Get tickets here

• Sammy Virji – North America Tour 2025 (Leg 2) – The UKG king returns for another round. After a packed spring run, Sammy Virji’s bringing his euphoric club energy back across the U.S. this fall with new dates and deeper cuts. Expect sweaty dancefloors, seismic bass, and the kind of bounce that refuses to quit. Get tickets here

• Addison Rae – 2025 North American Tour – From viral star to certified pop act, Addison Rae is taking her debut EP on the road for her first full headlining tour. Expect sleek production, confessional hooks, and enough choreo to make your FYP weep. Get tickets here

• Trivium – 2025 North American Tour – Metal mainstays Trivium are back on the road with a fury. Known for their melodic aggression and elite-level shredding, this tour is a can’t-miss for anyone who prefers their mosh with musicianship. New material + fan-favorite devastation = a righteous return. Get tickets here

• Devo & The B-52s – Co-Headline Tour 2025 – Get weird or get left behind. Two of alt-rock’s most iconic oddballs are joining forces for a nostalgia trip that’s equal parts art-pop, sci-fi camp, and party-starting chaos. Whether you’re whipping it or rocking lobsters, this one’s gonna be a time. Get tickets here

• All Time Low – EVERYONE’S TALKING! Tour – Pop-punk veterans All Time Low are hitting the road with their loudest, brightest tour yet. Expect massive singalongs, peak eyeliner energy, and a band that still knows how to blow the roof off. Get tickets here

🎤 Mic Drop

Before the Spotlight Sting, Elvis & Johnny Cash Went to Work

Before they became music icons, even legends like Elvis Presley, Sting, and Johnny Cash held down surprisingly humble day jobs. Elvis worked as a truck driver, hauling freight through his early days on the road. Sting spent time as an English teacher, shaping young minds before hitting the stage. And Johnny Cash served as a cryptographer in the U.S. Air Force, intercepting Morse-code transmissions—including learning about Stalin’s death—during his military tenure.

That’s a wrap for this week! Until next time, catch you in the pit—or next week’s email. 🎵🔥 

Signing off,

The Fandiem Team