Episode
Robyn Hitchcock Returns with Full Band
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 125
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Summary
Robyn Hitchcock, the psychedelic art-rock icon since 1979, returns to the stage with a full band for a high-energy, full-circle moment at the Free State Festival in Lawrence on June 26th. Blending Beatles-inspired melodies with surreal lyrics, his sound has shaped generations—from R.E.M. to The Pixies—and his collaborations with Jonathan Demme add cinematic flair. This tour features Nashville’s young guns from his latest album, The Confuser, a playful twist on Nick Lowe’s The Convincer. Hitchcock, reflecting on decades of change—from payphones to streaming—credits personal struggle over politics as his muse. With wife Emma Swift guiding his career and a renewed rock ‘n’ roll spirit, he’s defying age, declaring he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a0d4ea11c9949ce