Cage The Elephant has once again captivated the alternative music world with their song “Neon Pill,” which has earned them a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Performance at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. This marks the band’s forth GRAMMY nomination, with two previous wins for Best Rock Album for Tell Me I’m Pretty (2015) and Social Cues (2019). The nomination is a testament to the enduring impact of Cage The Elephant’s artistry, both on listeners and in the broader rock and alternative music scene.
The celebrated single “Neon Pill” is from their latest album of the same name, which was released in May 2024 through RCA Records. Described as a “kaleidoscope of rock” by the Associated Press, Neon Pill showcases Cage The Elephant’s evolution, blending raw emotional exploration with intricate, polished musicality. Following a challenging period in which the band faced personal losses and mental health struggles, the album was born in a period of grief and healing, especially for frontman Matthew Shultz. Shultz opens up in the album about the journey of personal recovery, sharing his experiences with depression and hospitalization after the passing of close friends and family members. Through Neon Pill, Shultz found a renewed sense of strength, and the band transformed this turbulence into an album resonating with a sense of resilience and hope.
With soaring riffs, layered textures, and introspective lyrics, Neon Pill balances personal themes with experimental soundscapes. Critics have praised the album’s rich production and Shultz’s powerful performance. PASTE Magazine hailed it as “an emblem of the delicate care for their craft, healing, and the community all funneled into its making,” while SPN Magazine called it “an album of deeply personal, sophisticated garage rock.” Rolling stone praised Shultz’s commanding stage presence, adding that Neon Pill combines personal stories with abstract lyrical depth, making it “some of Cage The Elephant’s most polished work to date.”
Beyond the GRAMMY® nod, Cage The Elephant is set to join legendary British rock band Oasis on their 2025 North American tour, starting in Toronto on August 24. The tour will bring Cage The Elephant’s high-energy, emotionally charged performances to major cities across the continent, including Chicago, East Rutherford, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, giving fans a chance to experience Neon Pill live. Known for their spirited stage presence, the band is expected to deliver unforgettable performances alongside Oasis, bringing their mix of emotional intensity and sonic sophistication to massive audiences.
North American Tour Dates with Oasis:
- 08/24 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
- 08/25 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
- 08/28 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
- 08/31 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
- 09/01 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
- 09/06 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
- 09/07 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
- 09/12 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
- 09/13 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
The band’s latest achievements follow a series of milestones, including surpassing one billion streams for their hit “Cigarette Daydreams” and securing their twelfth Number 1 song on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay Chart with the track “Rainbow.” Cage The Elephant recently performed “Rainbow” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, further proving their cultural impact and musical influence.
Since forming in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2006, Cage The Elephant has become a defining force in modern rock, with their music featured in popular culture and widely embraced by fans and critics alike. With Neon Pill, the band has transformed life’s darker moments into songs that uplift and inspire, solidifying their position as one of the most innovative and resilient rock bands of their generation.
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