'Tied Up' together: Khalid and Lauv release indie-pop crossover single, tour D.C. in May
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Multi-platinum R&B star Khalid and pop hitmaker Lauv have just released their first-collaborative track, "Tied Up." And for fans in the DMV, you won't have to wait long to hear it live.
The two artists are bringing their It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour to The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 31 at 7:30 PM.
"Tied Up" is about the emotional trap of a love that isn't quite working: the push and pull of staying invested in something that keeps letting you down. It's well-trodden territory, but Khalid and Lauv are exactly the right two people to explore it.
The song opens with both artists sharing the hook that sets the scene: I put my best shirt on for you / But it doesn't even matter / Am I enough for you, my dear? / As I fall into your pattern. The two trade verses throughout the song, and their voices seem to a natural middle ground between Khalid's warm R&B and Lauv's vulnerable indie-pop.
This is the first time Khalid and Lauv have collaborated, with the track being co-written by both artists alongside Michael Matosic. Lauv didn't hide his enthusiasm:
Khalid and I have been wanting to make a song together for a long time. We finally got in with some homies and had a great time. He's one of the most talented singers of all time, and such a sick writer and performer.
The It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour is a true co-headlining run with both artists perform full sets, giving fans two complete concert experiences in one night. It marks Khalid's first major tour in approximately six years, making it a much anticipated return to the stage.
Staying perfectly true to its name, the It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour is poised to be the ultimate soundtrack to kick off the warm weather season in the nation's capital.
See below for a full list of tour dates:
May 16, 2026 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV
May 18, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO
May 20, 2026 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, IL
May 21, 2026 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI
May 23, 2026 at GIANT Center in Hershey, PA
May 24, 2026 at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, ON
May 26, 2026 at Place Bell in Laval, QC
May 28, 2026 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT
May 29, 2026 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, MA
May 31, 2026 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
June 3, 2026 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN
June 4, 2026 at Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA
June 6, 2026 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
June 7, 2026 at Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia, PA
June 9, 2026 at Portsmouth Pavilion in Portsmouth, VA
June 10, 2026 at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront in Richmond, VA
June 12, 2026 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY
June 15, 2026 at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC
June 17, 2026 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX
June 18, 2026 at 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX
June 19, 2026 at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, TX
June 21, 2026 at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
June 22, 2026 at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego, CA
June 24, 2026 at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
June 26, 2026 at Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA
