4 NEW RUSH 2026 TOUR DATES ADDED!

 RUSH ADD FOUR NEW CITIES ON THEIR CELEBRATED ‘FIFTY SOMETHING’ TOUR:

ARENA SHOWS ADDED IN HOUSTON, ST. LOUIS, CINCINNATI & PITTSBURGH IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026

 TOUR CELEBRATES FIFTY PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC & HONOUR LATE BANDMATE NEIL PEART

Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson of Rush share about the significance of these newly added dates, “When we initially booked this tour we didn’t know how well we would hold up to the rigours of the road – so we played it safe with lots of days off to recover – but life is nothing if not surprising and we’re doing fine and having a blast – so why not try to hit a few more of the cities that have always treated us so well.”

RUSH will perform at:

• October 1, 2026 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• October 21, 2026 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
• October 23, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
• November 15, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tickets and VIP for these four new dates will go on sale here on Friday, Sept 4 at 10am local time with presales beginning Tue, Sept 1 at 10 AM local.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning TUESDAY, September 1 at 10am local time until Thursday, September 3 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Tickets for all other 2026 and 2027 dates are on sale now here.

Maiah Wynne's "Into The Waves" Coming September 25th

Alex Lifeson's Envy of None collaborator and singer Maiah Wynne's second solo album, Into The Waves, is set for release September 25th on Kscope Records. Lifeson appears on two tracks, "Don't Wait" and "Another Step". Now available for preorder in a variety of formats.

Written, self-produced and largely recorded by Wynne during an exceptionally transformative period in her life, Into the Waves was created between her first international tour, a move across the world, returning to education, and building a new life after years of isolation. Many of the recordings were captured on the road in hotel rooms using nothing more than a laptop, with Wynne playing more than a dozen instruments across the album. The project was completed with mixing and additional production from Justin Abel (Noelle Johnson, The Talbott Brothers) before being mastered by Alan Douches (Sufjan Stevens, Motörhead, LCD Soundsystem). 

Into The Waves features an impressive cast of collaborators, including cellist Bethany Joyce, violinist Avelyn Reynolds, guitarist Brooks Berg, drummers Adam Brzycki and Randy Cooke, flugelhorn player Henry Sheppard, and Rush legend Alex Lifeson, whose guest guitar appearance further strengthens the connection between Wynne's solo work and her role as vocalist with Envy of None.

 Speaking to Rolling Stone, Lifeson remarked: “I’ve never had that kind of inspiration working with another musician.”

Fandemonium "How Rush Created One of Music's Most Devoted Fan Communities" by Live Nation

Live Nation has posted their latest Fandemonium min-documentary, "How Rush Created One of Music's Most Devoted Fan Communities".  I'm happy to have been a part of this, filmed during the opening of Rush's Fifty Something tour in Los Angeles in early June.  

 

CBC to Release Neil Peart Documentary 'No One’s Disciple' This Fall

As Rush return to the road, now with a new drummer and a keyboardist, their late timekeeper Neil Peart is being remembered with a CBC documentary.

Neil Peart: No One's Disciple will air on September 23 as part of the documentary series The Passionate Eye. According to an announcement, the doc will "[explore] rock's most enigmatic drummer through rare archival footage, intimate reflections and extraordinary live performances."

It was created by Banger Films. A still provided by the CBC (above) shows surviving Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson jamming with RHCP drummer Chad Smith.

 For details visit Exclaim.ca 

"Tom Sawyer" featured in trailer for Season 4 of "Reacher"

The new trailer for Reacher season 4, based on the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child, dropped yesterday featuring "Tom Sawyer" in the soundtrack.  The new season launches on Prime video August 12th.

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Announces Extensive Multi-Year Reissue Series Dedicated To Rush's Legendary Catalog

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), the leader in high-fidelity audio reissues, is honored to announce an extensive, multi-year reissue series dedicated to the legendary catalog of Rush. This ambitious collection marks the first time these definitive works from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have been granted audiophile treatment, including most as UltraDisc One-Step sets, and all as Hybrid SACDs, offering an unparalleled listening experience for one of the most sophisticated discographies in rock history.

Spanning the band’s first decade of innovation—from the raw, hard-rock energy of their 1974 self-titled debut to the synth-layered mastery of 1985’s Power Windows—this series celebrates the technical precision and sonic depth that defined the trio. MoFi has aimed to capture every nuance of Geddy Lee’s complex bass lines, Alex Lifeson’s textured guitar work, and the late Neil Peart’s iconic percussion with a level of clarity never before released.

Underscoring the archival significance of the project, the original master tapes for the initial 2026 releases were hand delivered by Anthem Records A&R representative Andy Curran to MoFi’s Sebastopol, California, mastering studio. To achieve its aural goals, the label utilized its own mastering studio, outfitted with custom handcrafted Tim de Paravicini equipment, allowing its engineers to execute the cutting process in-house and ensure no artifacts are added to the final product. This direct collaboration ensures the transfer process begins with the most pristine analog sources available, preserving the recordings with the clinical accuracy and sonic transparency that Rush devotees deserve.

The rollout begins in summer 2026 with the platinum-certified Fly By Night (pre-order vinyl HERE and SACD HERE) and the gold-certified debut Rush (pre-order vinyl HERE and SACD HERE), with the platinum-certified A Farewell to Kings (pre-order vinyl HERE and SACD HERE) following in fall 2026. The remaining titles in the collection, including the multi-platinum landmarks 2112 and Moving Pictures, will be released through 2028.

2026 RUSH AUDIOPHILE REISSUE SCHEDULE:

• Fly By Night (1975): 45rpm 2LP & SACD – coming summer 2026
  

• Rush (1974): 45rpm 2LP & SACD - coming summer 2026
  

• A Farewell to Kings (1977): UltraDisc One-Step 2LP & SACD – coming fall 2026
  

2027–2028 RUSH AUDIOPHILE REISSUES:

• Caress of Steel (1975): 45rpm 2LP & SACD
  

• 2112 (1976): UltraDisc One-Step & SACD
  

• Hemispheres (1978): UltraDisc One-Step & SACD
  

• Permanent Waves (1980): UltraDisc One-Step & SACD
  

• Moving Pictures (1981): UltraDisc One-Step & SACD
  

• Signals (1982): UltraDisc One-Step & SACD
  

• Grace Under Pressure (1984): 45rpm 2LP & SACD
  

• Power Windows (1985): 45rpm 2LP & SACD
  

ABOUT MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB: Renowned for its commitment to uncompromising quality and preserving the artist’s original intent, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab makes the world’s best-sounding vinyl LPs and Super Audio CDs (SACD). Founded as Mobile Fidelity by Brad Miller in 1958 as a record label focused on releasing original recordings of steam trains, locomotives, field sounds, and orchestral pieces, it evolved into Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab in 1977 when it pivoted into reissuing significant mainstream albums. Having pioneered the concept of audiophile reissues, the imprint has released the definitive versions of many of the greatest albums in history — a practice which continues amid a growing catalog that encompasses more than 650 releases.

Hugh Syme Explains The Meaning Behind Rush's New Tour Symbol - Ultimate Classic Rock

In an excerpt from UCR's upcoming exclusive conversation, Hugh Syme, Rush's longtime designer and collaborator discussed some of the artwork being used on the 2026 trek.  

"I got word from Allan [Weinrib, Geddy Lee's brother] that Geddy really liked that Led Zeppelin, they all had distinct symbols. [It was similar to how] Prince later had his own symbol that kind of became his quasi-name. But when I heard that he wanted something that indicated three, I started  looking at Celtic lore and Celtic imagery that embodied the whole idea of three elements.  We came across [the symbol that's being used], and my first thought was, 'Well, I think that's also a hazard symbol, like a hazardous material symbol. But it didn't matter, Geddy liked it, so we rendered it in bronze, we rendered it as a watercolor. [There's also] the metal one with the rivets [that] is on Anika's drum kit.

Hugh also discussed the primary tour graphic of the stoplight.

"I knew that we had to have some kind of image that spoke to, it's a go again. We're on again. Somebody gave it a green light, you know? I thought, 'green light, Oh. So I very literally put a stop light together with the green light shining brighter than the other two. It was quite evident that meant that it's a go. The sparrows were an afterthought. I'd already used that motif on some artwork that I did in one of the box sets of Tom Sawyer walking on a fence and sitting on the fence are two sparrows, but flying slightly away from the fence is one sparrow, obviously an allusion to Neil having taken flight. So I used the sparrows again on the wire that held the stoplight. The fact that it was a stoplight, the fact that green is for go and I realized that somebody had greenlit this new tour. I immediately thought, green light, three light. It was kind of a no-brainer that it ended up being a stoplight." 

The Alex Lifeson Interview with Rick Beato

You knew this was coming!   Music producer and Youtuber Rick Beato recently interviewed Alex Lifeson and shared the video to Youtube today. Enjoy. 

The Geddy Lee Interview with Rick Beato

Music producer and Youtuber Rick Beato recently interviewed Geddy Lee (with a brief visit by Alex Lifeson) and shared the video to Youtube today. -Thanks to Rosmakloma for the headsup!

LERXST Introduces the Analog Kid™ Double Chorus

LERXST Amplification,  in collaboration with legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson, proudly announces the release of the  Analog Kid™ Chorus Pedal, a powerful and expressive modulation pedal designed to capture the unmistakable chorus textures that defined a generation of iconic recordings. Drawing inspiration from the lush tones heard across  Permanent Waves,  Moving Pictures, and Signals, the Analog Kid delivers everything from shimmering  cleans to expansive, swirling modulation, while opening the door to an entirely new sonic territory. 

Built for the Stage, Designed for Exploration 

With two LFO circuits, accessed with each footswitch, the  Analog Kid  offers real-time control over your modulation landscape enabling players to build, layer, and shift textures on the fly. The pedal is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern rigs while maintaining clarity and low noise performance. Run it in stereo to unlock a massive, three-dimensional spread that transforms your tone from centered to cinematic. 

●   Mono or Stereo operation 
●   Top-mounted I/O for pedalboard efficiency 
●   Optimized for isolated 9V DC power (150mA) 

Dual LFO Architecture — Twice the Movement, Infinite Possibilities 

At the heart of the Analog Kid is a  true dual-LFO  chorus engine, giving players unprecedented control over modulation depth, rate, and movement. 

●   Independent or Master Rate Modes  for dual LFO control 
●   Independent Depth Controls  for each modulation circuit 
●   Stereo Output Capability  for wide, dimensional soundscapes 
●   Chorus and Vibrato Modes  for expanded tonal range 
●   Selectable LFO Direction  for unique modulation behavior 

Players can run both modulation circuits independently for complex, evolving textures, or sync them together for classic, cohesive chorus tones. 

The Sound of a Lifelong Tone Journey 

Throughout his career, Alex Lifeson has relied on a wide range of modulation tools, often combining multiple chorus units to achieve his signature sound. The Analog Kid distills that experience into a single, highly flexible pedal that captures the essence of those tones while pushing beyond their limitations.
 
This isn’t a one-sound chorus, it’s a platform for exploration. 

Availability 

The  Analog Kid™ Double Chorus  is available now exclusively  through the Reverb LERXST store.

About LERXST Amplification: LERXST Amplification is the collaboration between Alex Lifeson and Mojotone, focused on creating premium, artist-driven gear that blends classic tone with modern innovation, built with  uncompromising attention to detail in Burgaw, North Carolina. 

Anika Nilles, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are interviewed in the new issue of Classic Rock

 New Rush drummer Anika Nilles, who performed with the band for the first time at Canada's annual Juno Awards ceremony at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, over the weekend, has spoken about her first rehearsal with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and about the man she's succeeding, the late Neil Peart.

"I had a few songs prepared before I flew over, and we played those," she says in an interview in the new issue of Classic Rock. "But during the session, we also talked a lot about Neil – about his view on music and drumming. We spoke a great deal about the feel of the songs. The most important point is simply to capture the feeling – that it feels right for the two of them to play their music again. 

"And ultimately, it will feel right for the fans as well. We talked about that a lot. The first session was really about getting to know each other and seeing how we function together."

Rush open 2026 Juno Awards

Rush, featuring new drummer Anika Miles and keyboardist Loren Gold kicked off last night's Juno Awards with a performance of "Finding My Way".  When asked how they chose which song to play, Alex quipped "it's the only song we know how to play" while Geddy explained management suggested playing "first song, first album".  Check out the performance here.

 

"Grace Under Pressure" Super Deluxe Edition Now Available

The Grace Under Pressure Super Deluxe Edition is now available.  No longer a "40th Anniversary" release, this is now part of what Anthem is calling "the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series".  

"Today, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue Rush’s comprehensive album reissue campaign with the release of the 40th anniversary editions of Grace Under Pressure, available now in a range of physical and digital configurations.

Originally released in April 1984, Grace Under Pressure marked a pivotal turning point in Rush’s evolution — an album that found Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart pushing deeper into a more technologically driven, emotionally charged sound while preserving the adventurous spirit and musicianship at the core of the band’s identity. Across eight tracks including “Distant Early Warning,” “Afterimage,” “Red Sector A,” and “Between The Wheels,” Grace Under Pressure captured Rush in a moment of transformation, resulting in one of the most distinctive entries in the band’s catalog.

Reflecting on that period, Geddy Lee writes, “…our songwriting had taken us to a different musical place, an expansion of our soundscape with a range of new technologies, not just keyboards and samples, but electronic drums too, while getting to know the new dude behind the console with a very different working style.”

At the heart of the release is the limited-edition Grace Under Pressure Super Deluxe Edition box set, which includes four CDs, one Blu-ray, and a 52-page hardcover book. CD1 features the album’s original 1984 stereo mix, newly remastered from the original analog stereo master tapes by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios, while CD2 presents a brand-new stereo album mix by longtime Rush producer Terry Brown, created from the original analog multitracks and commissioned by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. The collection also features Geddy Lee’s first-ever liner notes for a Rush reissue, reflecting on the album more than 40 years later, alongside Hugh Syme’s reimagined artwork and new illustrations throughout.

Also available today is the first-ever complete audio and video presentation of Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984, capturing Rush’s September 21, 1984 performance at Maple Leaf Gardens. Newly mixed from the original multitrack audio masters and newly remastered in HD, the full concert restores 37 minutes of previously unreleased performances and offers a definitive document of the band’s Grace Under Pressure era onstage.

In addition to the limited-edition 4CD + Blu-ray Super Deluxe box set, the 40th anniversary editions of Grace Under Pressure are also available now as a 5LP + Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition, Super Deluxe Digital Edition, Dolby Atmos Digital Edition, and Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984 at video DSPs.

With newly remastered audio, immersive new mixes, unreleased live material, and fresh perspective from the band’s inner circle, the Grace Under Pressure 40th anniversary editions offer a deeper look at an album that remains one of Rush’s boldest and most enduring statements.

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Geddy and Alelx on Planet Rock

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee sat with Darren Redick at Planet Rock's studios. You can watch the full in-depth chat here. 

Geddy on the possibility of new music following the Fifty Something tour - MusicRadar.com

In a new interview with Musicradar.com, Geddy says there is every possibility that the band will release new material together once the tour is over.

“My intent, before we got into this celebration of Rush’s history, was to put some music together,” he says. “Now, I assumed I would be doing that on my own, not with Alex, but when we started jamming, I started seeing the possibility of doing something with Alex – but all of that went on hold now because there’s too much work.

Check out the full interview here.