Incubus News

Civic Tour Live Chat 5/3 & Tickets on Sale!!

2012-05-02T10:13:00.005-07:00

Honda Civic Tour

Members of Linkin Park and Incubus will chat with their fans tomorrow 5/3/2012 on RollingStone.com at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT ahead of their co-headlining outing on the 2012 Honda Civic Tour. Linkin Park are also releasing Living Things, a new album co-produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin, on June 26th. Submit your questions for Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park and Mike Einziger of Incubus ahead of time and during the chat via hashtag #RSChats on Twitter.

Read more here.

We have created an Incubus Tour Civic Tour Blog to post updates and setlists for the upcoming Honda Civic Tour.

Here's the schedule with ticket sale information:

08/14 Mansfield, MA, Comcast Center
Tickets

08/17 Camden, NJ, Susquehanna Bank Center
Tickets

08/19 Alpharetta, GA, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Tickets

08/21 Auburn Hills, MI, The Palace at Auburn Hills
Tickets

08/22 Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center
Tickets

08/24 Tinley Park, IL, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Tickets

08/25 Noblesville, IN, Klipsch Music Center
Tickets

08/27 Dallas, TX, Gexa Energy Pavilion
Tickets

08/28 Woodlands, TX, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
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08/30 Englewood, CO, Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
Tickets

09/01 Fort Calgary Calgary, AB
Tickets

09/02 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Northlands Grounds
Tickets

09/04 Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena
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09/05 Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Dome
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09/07 Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre
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09/10 Chula Vista, CA, Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Tickets

HQ Live LE Box Set Pre-Order & Brandon's Art

2012-04-27T09:43:00.002-07:00

From Incubus World Headquarters:

Limited Edition HQ Live Box Set Pre-order
Selling for $199.00

Pre-orders for the limited edition Incubus HQ Live box set are now available! This collection is a treasure trove of Incubus content pulled exclusively from the HQ Live sessions that happened last July in Los Angeles.

The set includes the following items:

-4 LP Vinyls, including three live performances of the full albums Make Yourself, Morning View and If Not Now, When?
as well as the Best of Nights 3-5
-2-disc DVD/Blu-Ray set, with 5.1 surround sound, featuring live video performances and many behind the scenes moments
and other extras from the HQ Live Sessions
-6-CD set covering each night's performance
-1 autographed coffee table book (featuring a piece of the actual canvases decorated by the band and fans)
-1 commemorative HQ Live laminate

Quantity is limited, so pre-order yours while they last! It is a one-of-a-kind way to keep the memories made at the truly unique experience of HQ Live, and a must-have for any Incubus collector.

Ships worldwide on July 6th, 2012.

Brandon's Art Exhibits
From Jen Disisto, Art Publicist

"Brandon has a set of SIX brand new ink sketches available at Skotia Gallery in Culver City through May 10. You can view them here:
(they begin 4th row down, 4th image over from left). You can email the gallery for more info, but please keep in mind they encourage serious inquiries only. This is a beautiful show, be sure to visit them in person if you can!

Brandon has donated a sketch from 'From The Murks Of The Sultry Abyss' that's going to look very familiar to those of you who have the book (p.89 hint,hint) as part of Artworks for The Cure happening here in LA on April 29. The event is part of the TJ Martell Foundation; for tickets please visit www.2012artworks.org

And stay tuned for a possibility to bid for it online if you are not in the area.

Also, Brandon has drawn on a skateboard that will be auctioned off during The Surf and Skate kick off portion of the Venice Art Walk happening this Friday, April 27. Click here for info.

Brandon's Musician's Institute Interview 3/1/12

2012-03-02T17:10:00.002-08:00

Happy Birthday, Mr. Boyd

2012-02-15T11:31:00.000-08:00

"A decade ago, I never thought I would be at twenty three
On the verge of spontaneous combustion, woe is me
But I guess that it comes with the territory
An ominous landscape of never ending calamity
I need you to hear, I need you to see
That I have had all I can take
And exploding seems like a definite possibility to me."

Happy 36th Birthday greetings to Brandon.

Friends & Lovers Valentine's Day EP

2012-02-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

"A MESSAGE FROM THE BAND

We want to thank all of our fans around the world for coming out to see us on the “If Not Now, When World Tour” with a little gift of music to share with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. We’ve included 4 of your favorite Incubus love songs recorded live on the tour. These tracks and more will be part of the Incubus "If Not Now, When? Live Bootleg Series" which will be coming soon. If you like what you hear we hope you will join us somewhere else along the tour which continues throughout 2012. Stay on Incubus HQ for more information."

Go here to download the Incubus Live EP.

Brandon & Incubus' 20th Anniversary

2012-02-04T17:50:00.000-08:00

The Wild Trapeze Artist

New US & Europe Tour Dates

2012-01-29T10:36:00.000-08:00

New tour dates coming soon
Renman
January 27, 2012

"Putting the finishing touches on additional dates here in the US in April and May. The band will be returning to some markets we've not been to in a while including Tucson, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Milwaukee, and Omaha amongst others. In addition, we will be announcing dates soon in Italy, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and makeup dates in Amsterdam and Vienna. Details to follow shortly."

Incubus: Goodbye Sony!

2012-01-19T11:52:00.000-08:00

Steve Rennie
@Renman1

"@incubusband fulfilled our contract w Sony and now the band is free to record on their own. So we are looking at how best to serve fans."

We'll have to see what the future brings.

Brandon @the Museum of Monterey 12/15/11

2011-12-14T12:41:00.000-08:00

"Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd brings 'Art, Activism and the Ocean' to Monterey"

Once upon a time, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd had his sights set on a career in oceanography.

"I grew up surfing, and even before I surfed, I had a fascination with the ocean," said the 35-year-old musician/artist, who dreamed of attending Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

"I became much more fascinated with art and the artistic process," Boyd said. "I started painting and that sort of stuff and I got a little distracted toward my lofty goals of oceanography as a kid."

Boyd visits the Museum of Monterey on Thursday for the presentation "Art, Activism and the Ocean."

All pre-sale tickets are sold out, but limited space is available for museum members. For membership information, call 372-2608 or see Museum of Monterey page.

His work is on display as part of the Museum's "Flows to the Bay" exhibit. It includes a piece of a large mural Boyd created with the Hurley surf company, as well as sketches and prints from the project.

He teamed with Hurley to draw attention to the detrimental effects of plastic bottle water pollution. Boyd said the film "Tapped" about the multi-billion dollar bottled water industry was a particular eye-opener.

Read the complete article here.

KROQ Acoustic Xmas Cancelled

2011-12-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

From Incubus' Facebook:

"Incubus announced today that they are going to have to cancel their appearance at this year’s KROQ Acoustic Xmas show due to the illness of guitarist Mike Einziger. Mike became ill on the band’s recent European tour and the band had to cancel 3 shows. After returning to the US, doctors have recommended that he take some additional time off to recover so the band will not be able to perform as scheduled.

The band issued the following statement. “We are very sorry that we will not be able to perform at this year’s KROQ Acoustic Xmas show. Acoustic Xmas has always been one of our favorite shows to play. Our #1 priority is our fans and it pains us to dissapoint them, but we look forward to starting the new year healthy and rested and playing for all our Incubus fans again very soon. Thank you for your understanding.”

Hope everyone is healthy soon.

Show Cancelled Due to Illness

2011-11-25T10:08:00.000-08:00

From Steve Rennie:

"I regret to inform our Incubus fans in Amsterdam, Luxemburg, and Frankfurt that the concerts scheduled for this weekend are cancelled. As most of you know, we had to cancel 2 shows earlier this week because Brandon lost his voice with laryngitis and now Mikey got very ill and had to go the hospital. He is going to be fine but the doctors have recommended that he not play any more concerts. We will do our best to reschedule the dates in 2012. For those of you who have paid for MYF Meet and Greet Packages we will be contacting you shortly to arrange for refunds. The band appreciates the support of all their fans and apologizes for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellations."

Mike "Speak Free"

2011-11-20T09:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks Francisco from IncubusHQ!

Incubus Performs Night 1 KROQ Acoustic Xmas

2011-11-14T14:45:00.000-08:00

22nd Annual
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
December 10 & 11, 2011
Gibson Amphitheatre

Night 1
Blink-182
Bush
Chevelle
Incubus
New Found Glory
Social Distortion
311
Young The Giant

Read more: KROQ Acoustic Xmas Night 1 Ticket Information

"A Certain Shade of Green" - London 11/04/11

2011-11-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

Exclusive IOV Avila Beach Photos

2011-10-18T16:31:00.000-07:00

Check out our "Exclusive IOV Avila Beach photos.
We were the only photographers at this concert. So much fun!

Incubus Baseball - Sacramento

2011-10-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

Ben Rocks!

2011-10-07T12:17:00.000-07:00

The "wonderfulness" of Mr. Kenney!

Think Different - Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. ... Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
Steve Jobs, 2005

KDGE Videos Dallas

2011-10-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

Incubus at the Edge Mazda Music Lounge

Mikey Gear Tour!

2011-09-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

Very cool videos with Mike explaining his "gear" - choice of guitars & pedals...

A Day with Ben Kenney

2011-09-15T11:17:00.000-07:00

Ben visits Philadelphia...Part One
Ben visits Philadelphia...Part Two
Ben visits Philadelphia...Part Three

Incubus invites you to the US Tour!

2011-09-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

Check out our exclusive Incubus-Online-View galleries for great new photos by Angelina Rose.

9/11 Tribute

2011-09-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Warmth
9-16-2001

"it was obvious at that moment how much music mattered. It didn't even matter that it was us playing it. It was just that people wanted to go out and hear some music and be taken away from it all. It was like touching a live wire, playing that night."

Boyd added that "playing music never made more sense to me than then. It was a way to pull people together, to remind them of better things. As we played those chords that night, I just felt so lucky to able to experience it all -- to be the conduit for so much emotion."

"My mind goes places with the content, especially when the atmosphere in the room or in the city is heavy with emotion," he says. "I remember playing that in New York City that week and a lyric that had a totally different meaning came rushing to the forefront and took on a new idea in an instant."

Brandon Boyd

He's referring to the opening: "I'd like to close my eyes and go numb, but there's a cold wind coming from the top of the highest high rise today... It wants me to discard the humanity I know, watch the warmth blow away. Don't let the world bring you down."

Sick Sad Little World with Tom Morello!

2011-08-24T19:47:00.000-07:00

at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - 23 August 2011 - Noblesville, IN

Jimmy Kimmel Live! 8/10/11

2011-08-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the commercials!