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Neil Young is riding another high-profile wave in early September 2025, with a week bursting with headline moments thanks to his ongoing Love Earth tour and a pointed new protest single. Crowds in Vancouver are bracing against the September drizzle for back-to-back sold-out Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts concerts at Deer Lake Park on September 6 and 8, marking the long-awaited fulfillment of dates previously postponed. The open-air format has fans scouring picnic blankets while food trucks ring the site, all strict about bag sizes, water bottles, and no chairs beyond ground-level seats, per Vancouver Is Awesome. Tickets for the second show vanished quickly, underscoring Neil’s continued live pull despite six decades in the game.

Beyond sheer fan nostalgia, there’s been fresh Neil Young music making waves too. On August 27, Young debuted the blistering protest song Big Crime in Chicago before quickly releasing it on his Neil Young Archives and YouTube. ABC Audio describes the track as a broadside against Donald Trump and what Young refers to as fascist rules and “big crime in DC,” culminating in repeated jabs at Trump’s “Make America Great Again” catchphrase. The timing is classic Neil—dropping a searing critique as America ramps up for another presidential showdown.

On the musical front, a big nostalgia moment came Labor Day night near Denver when Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts revived Only Love Can Break Your Heart for the first time onstage since 2019. Live For Live Music and JamBase both hailed it as a major setlist bust-out, joining other long-dormant gems like This Note’s For You and even The Loner from his 1968 debut. The band’s presence—featuring mainstays like Micah Nelson alongside Muscle Shoals veteran Spooner Oldham—has broadened setlists and rekindled classics, including fresh runs through Southern Man, Ohio, and the closer Hey Hey, My My.

The tour’s final burst is fast approaching, winding through major cities with a Hollywood Bowl finale set for September 15, as detailed by Discover Los Angeles. In the social sphere, Neil’s fresh protest single has made the rounds, while his live return to fan-favorite catalogs is getting thousands of shares from concert videos and positive coverage across music news sites and YouTube concert channels. While some tribute bands and event pages are still riding on his legacy, all eyes are on the man himself as he manages, yet again, to make both old protest anthems and new ones essential listening. No significant unconfirmed rumors or wild speculation have emerged, with all developments traced to concert news, mainstream music media, and official releases in these past days.

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Neil Young just pulled off a momentous return to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Englewood, Colorado on September 1. For the first time in six years, he performed “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” a staple from his 1970 album After the Gold Rush, electrifying the crowd with a bittersweet ballad that had been absent from his live sets since 2019. Parade applauded the raw emotion in his weathered voice, saying it brought “new depth” to the classic, while Jambands.com emphasized how significant this return was for long-time fans. Young’s current Love Earth Tour is more than just a victory lap; it’s a testament to his lasting relevance, punctuated by setlists that journey through five decades of protest, heartbreak, and resilience. The Chrome Hearts, his latest backing band, features Promise of the Real alumni Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, and Anthony LoGerfo, alongside keyboard legend Spooner Oldham, creating a powerful and multifaceted sound on stage.

Recent concerts have featured tour debuts and nearly forgotten gems like “Long Walk Home” and “Silver Eagle.” What’s capturing headlines, though, is the debut of “Big Crime,” Young’s latest protest song, first performed in Chicago on August 27. Cult Following magazine gave it four out of five stars, calling it “fresh protest material to tackle the toughness of modern times.” Young’s political edge remains as sharp as ever; he’s even publicly invited former President Donald Trump to catch one of his summer shows—provided “martial law” doesn’t intervene—a pointed gesture covered by the Vancouver Sun and others.

Business-wise, tickets for all remaining West Coast shows, including stops in Washington and Oregon, are reportedly selling quickly thanks to word-of-mouth buzz and coverage from outlets like iHeart Radio. On the horizon, Young will headline Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary in Minneapolis alongside Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, an event CNN has billed as a “celebration of music and family farming” with live broadcast coverage. Farm Aid remains an influential cause that has raised over $85 million for sustainable agriculture since Young co-founded it in 1985.

Social media lit up after Labor Day weekend, with clips and fan reactions to both the Colorado performance and the revived “Only Love Can Break Your Heart.” For Young, this isn’t nostalgia—it’s proof that at 79, his voice and songwriting still carry enormous weight, both musically and culturally. Speculation on new studio work is swirling across fan forums, but nothing official has surfaced. In tandem with tribute events celebrating his 80th birthday in Belfast later this month, it’s clear that Neil Young is more than enduring—he’s actively shaping the sound and conscience of 2025.

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Neil Young has surged back into headlines and public consciousness over the past few days with a combination of political provocation, emotional homecomings, and electrifying live appearances. The biggest news is Young’s fiery new song Big Crime, released in late August and directly targeting President Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and ICE agents to Washington D.C. Young’s lyrics pull no punches, railing against what he calls fascist rules and schools, and calling out the White House as the real source of big crime in the capital, while urging listeners to withhold support from billionaire fascists. Fox News covered the backlash, highlighting how White House spokespeople labeled Neil’s critique as cringe and suggested he was out of touch with D.C. residents who have reportedly benefited from a sharp drop in violent crime due to the crackdown. Nevertheless, Young’s song quickly lit up social media, with both supporters and critics fiercely debating his message, confirming that his activist streak endures with undiminished vigor.

Parallel to his political outspokenness, Neil Young has been captivating audiences on his Love Earth World Tour. Monday night marked a poignant return to Bethel Woods — the legendary ground of Woodstock — where Young first played with Crosby Stills Nash & Young back in the summer of 1969. This recent Bethel show was dripping with nostalgia and personal significance, with Young’s setlist spanning decades, from Mr. Soul to Cortez the Killer to an impassioned Ohio. The night even included a tour debut performance of Roll Another Number For The Road, dusted off for the encore and met with obvious fan delight. Attendees and local press described the air as electric and the sense of generational legacy palpable, especially as Young made a point of invoking the past while speaking to current unrest, asking the crowd What year is it, underscoring persistent political echoes.

His tour rolled on to Chicago, with another packed performance at Huntington Bank Pavilion, the Chrome Hearts band in tow and climate activism message front and center. While Young himself has avoided social media, his new song and tour appearances have gone viral among fans, with numerous posts, concert video clips, and lively setlist analyses flooding platforms like X and Instagram. Tribute events and Neil Young-themed festivals are also popping up, riding the renewed wave of interest.

In sum, Neil Young is currently not just revisiting history but defining it anew, standing firm in his role as both musical witness and political provocateur. He is harnessing both his legendary back catalog and his undiminished urge to speak truth to power, ensuring that neither his legacy nor his message are lost on a new generation.

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Neil Young has been making headlines again with a run of significant concerts and some new twists to his legendary career. Just days ago, he returned to the iconic site of the original Woodstock at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a place steeped in both his own and rock history. At the August 25th show, Young and his new band The Chrome Hearts—featuring Spooner Oldham, Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, and Anthony LoGerfo—delivered a memorable set, including a surprise revival of "Roll Another Number (For The Road)," a classic he hadn’t played since 2024. Fans at Bethel got a dose of electric nostalgia, with Young weaving together songs from as far back as his Buffalo Springfield days, up through his more recent material. The concert ended on a high with his anthem "Rockin’ in the Free World," always a crowd favorite, and according to Jambands.com, the show drew a direct line from his 1969 Woodstock performance to now.

Also in the news, Young’s shows this week have doubled as a space for political commentary and musical deep cuts. At Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in New York this past Saturday, Young dusted off "Long Walk Home," a Reagan-era protest song, for the first time in 36 years. This time he updated its lyrics to reference the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, blending the personal, the political, and the historical with his usual conviction. The show also saw him revive "Singer Without a Song," absent from his sets since 2013, and close with an impassioned call to "Take America back" during "Rockin’ in the Free World," as reported by Live For Live Music.

Earlier in the week in Toronto, he performed "This Note’s For You," his famously anti-corporate anthem, for the first time in 28 years. The song, a sarcastic jab at commercial endorsements in music, came loaded with historical baggage—its video was once banned by MTV, then awarded Video of the Year in 1989. Rolling Stone noted the symbolism of bringing it back at the Budweiser Stage, continuing Young’s decades-long stance against the commercialization of rock.

On the business and activism front, Young is partnering with Farm Aid to bring sustainable, family-farm-sourced food—HOMEGROWN Concessions—to venues along his tour, a move spotlighted by local event outlets and reinforcing his steadfast environmental and social commitments. His Love Earth Tour continues to move across the country, and upcoming stops even include a set at Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary with Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, and Billy Strings.

Social media buzz remains high, with fan-shot videos from each concert circulating widely on YouTube and platforms like X, especially since his return to major markets and festival stages like Glastonbury. No major personal controversies or unverified scandals have surfaced in recent days—coverage remains solidly focused on his performances, his evolving set lists, and the unmistakable stamp of his voice on topical issues through music. Nearly 80, Neil Young’s recent days have only reinforced his place as a living legend, never complacent, still surprising even the most devoted among his audience.

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Neil Young has stormed back into the headlines this week with a burst of activity that underscores both his legendary resolve and his restless artistic spirit. In a move sure to thrill both purists and those just coming for the hits Neil has been touring the US with his new band the Chrome Hearts featuring stalwarts like Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ and Micah Nelson on guitar. This current run is branded as the Love Earth Tour and Saturday night saw Neil and the band take over Jones Beach Theater in New York playing before a sold-out crowd. Fans were treated to live performances of both iconic classics and rarities; standouts included Harvest Moon and a barn-storming encore of Rockin in the Free World as seen in multiple fan videos circulating on YouTube.

According to Salon this summer’s shows have included a significant setlist change: Neil is now opening with Ambulance Blues the 1974 deep cut layered with political disillusionment and pointed lyricism. The move is widely seen as reflecting his present commentary on the state of the world—a reminder that Young’s music remains as relevant today as it was six decades ago. The show also featured politically charged anthems like Be the Rain amplifying his ongoing environmental advocacy.

Young’s Toronto concerts have drawn widespread media attention and even a touch of controversy. At the Budweiser Stage on August 17 and again on August 18 Neil performed This Note’s for You live for the first time in 28 years directly confronting the venue’s corporate sponsorship. Rolling Stone and ABC News highlighted the moment as symbolic—Neil mocking Pepsi Budweiser and Coke at a venue literally named for a sponsor. The original video for the song was famously banned then championed by MTV and won Video of the Year at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. Social media buzzed as Budweiser Stage’s own Instagram hailed “another evening of timeless songs” while fans dissected Young’s set choices.

Saturday’s Jones Beach show marked another moment of historical resonance as Neil and the Chrome Hearts performed Long Walk Home for the first time live since 1989. Young updated the lyrics to reference both Canada and Ukraine subtly alluding to today’s geopolitical climate—a move noted by EverythingConcerts. Meanwhile his commitment to activism is visible in the ongoing partnership with Farm Aid bringing HOMEGROWN Concessions to his tour and promoting sustainably sourced food at venues.

There have been no major reports of new albums in the past few days, though the recent single big change from Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts is getting attention as a preview of what’s next. No significant business ventures or public controversies have surfaced beyond the on-stage drama. Neil Young at age 79 is not only revisiting his catalog but is forcefully updating its message for a new era and these recent public acts will likely be seen as another defining chapter in his storied biography.

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Neil Young, at 79, is proving there is no pause on reinvention or bold commentary. Over the past few days, he has dominated music headlines and social feeds thanks to a blend of personal milestones, tour spectacle, and a move that’s vintage Neil. On August 15 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Neil Young reunited with his original Squires Gretsch 6120 guitar for the first time in 60 years, debuting a new song titled Silver Eagle during the show. According to Relix, it was a mid-set surprise during the Blossom Music Center stop of his ongoing Love Earth Tour with his new band The Chrome Hearts, which features the likes of Micah Nelson and Spooner Oldham. The setlist was a powerful roll through old favorites, including Mr. Soul, revived for the first time since 2023, and Tumbleweed, not played since 2024. The band’s chemistry, a new backing group after years with Crazy Horse, is notable and adds another layer to Young’s already dense career tapestry. Two days later, in Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, Young made headlines again by resurrecting his anti-corporate anthem, This Note’s For You, a protest song last played live in 1997 and originally aimed at Budweiser’s sponsorship of music. Jambase reports that Young couldn’t resist performing the track at a venue sponsored by Budweiser, renaming the stage as the Freshwater Amphitheater for the night, and receiving thunderous approval as he sang lyrics pointedly targeting big brands. Social media buzz picked up quickly as Instagram posts from Budweiser Stage documented night two with Neil Young, celebrating timeless songs and the electric energy of his performance—fans and reviewers alike noting full-body goosebumps as classics and rarities like Ambulance Blues opened each show. Salon highlighted the shifts in setlist focus this summer, with a blend of hits and deep cuts, and emphasized Young’s return as a testament to the enduring supremacy of live music. Meanwhile, Jones Beach prepares for his August 23 show, billing the run as the Love Earth world tour and putting environmental causes on the menu with Young’s Homegrown Concessions food initiative. Offstage, while there is no evidence of new controversy, business deal, or non-music headline for Young these past days, a Neil Young tribute act is set for August 22 at the Strand Theatre, underscoring the continued reach of his legacy into grassroots music culture. Through every note and public move this week, Young is not just reliving his past but rigorously adding to it, and the music press is following every chord change.

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Neil Young is everywhere right now as he kicks off the second leg of the Love Earth Tour with his new band The Chrome Hearts. According to Neil Young News Thrashers Wheat, the tour leg launched August 8th in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Corporation Music Pavilion, setting off a string of high-profile gigs across North America. The energy is palpable, with fans and reviewers alike buzzing about the revitalized sound and strong environmental message. Multiple sources are chronicling these concerts in real time, with setlists and reviews being updated continuously online. After Charlotte, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts played a much-buzzed show at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond, Virginia, on August 10th. Social media has lit up with fans marveling that at 79, Young is “jamming as hard as ever” with his new outfit, as seen in a fresh Instagram Reel where concertgoers praised the intensity and the message of hope on stage.

More big dates are on the immediate horizon: on August 15, Neil Young is headlining the Blossom Music Center in Ohio, according to Canton's New Country. Meanwhile, his upcoming show at the legendary Jones Beach in New York on August 23rd is stirring up headlines, not just because it's Neil Young, but because this “Love Earth” world tour represents a new chapter for him post-pandemic, after last year’s abruptly canceled Crazy Horse tour due to health issues. Fans seem unified in their enthusiasm, entering ticket contests all over social and radio—ESPN Richmond just wrapped up a ticket giveaway for his recent Richmond show—while regional media count down the days to each stop, highlighting the unique blend of new songs and enduring hits on the setlists.

The Love Earth Tour is paired with Young’s eco-minded business push: he is expanding his HOMEGROWN Concessions initiative, bringing family farm food and sustainable practices to his concerts. According to Jones Beach, this partnership is a core part of the Love Earth ethos and getting attention for challenging how food is sourced at live music venues.

From a musical perspective, the Chrome Hearts lineup includes longtime collaborator Spooner Oldham and a band of trusted sidemen, previewing new material from a yet-to-be-announced album, alongside a career-spanning selection of classics. The upcoming Bethel Woods show on August 24th is already a contest prize on rock radio, evidence of the tour’s broad appeal and his enduring cultural resonance.

No indications of major controversy or unconfirmed drama have surfaced in the last few days. All eyes are on Neil Young as he demonstrates yet again why, after nearly six decades, he remains a force on stage and a progressive voice off it.

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Neil Young is making headlines again in August 2025, as the North American leg of his Love Earth World Tour with The Chrome Hearts kicked off with a sold-out show at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 8. According to Mojo, the performance was classic Neil: staunchly uncompromising, with no pyrotechnics, only a minimalist stage, and that trademark blend of folk melancholy and jarring rock jams. The setlist delighted longtime fans with deep cuts like Ambulance Blues and Cowgirl In The Sand, plus more recent protest anthems such as Be the Rain and Sun Green. The encore had the crowd—many of whom traveled for hours—on its feet for Like a Hurricane, Old Man, and Rockin’ in the Free World. Mojo's review used phrases like “shines like a blazing comet against a backdrop of dull stars” and highlighted Young’s refusal to play to the critics. Charlotte marked Neil’s first Queen City appearance in nearly three decades, according to QC Nerve, and fans commented on social media about the surprisingly strong voice and stamina for an artist about to turn 80.

Concert insiders report that The Chrome Hearts—Young’s current band—includes Spooner Oldham, Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, and Anthony LoGerfo. They performed material from their recent single big change with more new music rumored to arrive soon, hinting at an upcoming album, as suggested by Consequence of Sound and Jones Beach press releases. Young’s tour also doubles as an advocacy platform, featuring HOMEGROWN Concessions to bring sustainable, farm-friendly food to concertgoers, echoing his decades-long activism with Farm Aid.

Other big news: Neil is playing major venues this fall, including a high-profile stop at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 15, featured on calendar roundups from Discover LA. The tour is generating notable buzz on X and Instagram, especially after the Charlotte gig, where multiple phone videos of the crowd attempting to sing along with Old Man made the rounds. While there have been no recent political statements or Spotify disputes from Young in the past week, the tour’s success and the prospect of new music are dominating conversation. Upcoming concert dates, glowing reviews, and viral fan moments suggest Neil Young remains an influential and unpredictable force in rock music as he nears eight decades on stage.

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At 79 Neil Young is having a stretch that could redefine the back nine of his legendary career and let me tell you the headlines are loud and the action is real. This past week brought a full-on media blitz as Young launched his Love Earth World Tour 2025 featuring his brand new band the Chrome Hearts. The Chrome Hearts lineup—Young alongside Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ Micah Nelson on guitar and vocals Corey McCormick on bass and Anthony LoGerfo on drums—made waves with the drop of their new single Big Change which is a preview of a yet-unnamed album reportedly just finished with the help of producers Lou Adler and John Hanlon as reported by IMDb and Consequence. Fans and critics are buzzing that the musical chemistry with Chrome Hearts could mark a creative renaissance for Young who is purposely mixing classics and deep cuts with plenty of long jams every night.

Tour dates are filling venues across North America and Europe with Blossom Music Center in Ohio preparing for a sold-out showdown August 15, as promoted by both the Cleveland Amphitheater and iHeartRadio’s WMMS. The band hits Jones Beach August 23 and Bethel Woods the very next night August 24 per regional concert listings. Los Angeles will get its fix September 15 at the Hollywood Bowl according to Discover Los Angeles. Each venue update stokes the fire further since this comes after Young had to cancel last year’s Crazy Horse tour due to health issues—a fact not lost on fans who see this return as both triumphant and poignant according to Jones Beach and fan news blog Thrasher’s Wheat.

Business and legacy activities are getting their share of spotlight too. Young is doubling down on his Farm Aid activism by using HOMEGROWN Concessions throughout the tour bringing sustainably-sourced food and fair-pay ethos to his concert footprint. The Chrome Hearts partnership and new album are already drawing speculation of possible collaborations and brand tie-ins though nothing is officially confirmed yet. And as Neil Young at 80 events with the RTE Concert Orchestra in Ireland sell out in minutes fans are reminded his star power spans both continents and generations—so much so it’s sparked healthy nostalgia and retrospective think-pieces on iconic albums like On the Beach reflecting both Young’s longevity and his ongoing cultural influence.

On the social side there’s been an uptick in Instagram traction including a sold-out birthday notice from the rteconcertorchestra and packed fan coverage of recent tour stops. Bandmate Corey McCormick’s new podcast interview about balancing rock and roll and fatherhood has even nudged Young’s inner circle into the limelight adding a layer of depth to the touring news. In sum Neil Young is working at full throttle—revitalized legacy new sounds advocacy and arena-filling buzz serving up something fans and industry insiders realize is truly significant and potentially historic.

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Neil Young is in the midst of a major resurgence, making headlines across music and culture with the high-profile launch of his 2025 Love Earth World Tour. The tour has already made waves in Europe, with stops in Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, before closing out the leg in Stuttgart, Germany. Now, with palpable anticipation, Young is bringing the show stateside, kicking things off August 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and weaving through a packed itinerary featuring stops in Richmond, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Denver, and wrapping in Minneapolis on September 20.

A major talking point is his new backing band, the Chrome Hearts — a fresh lineup comprised of Farfisa organ legend Spooner Oldham, guitarist and vocalist Micah Nelson, bassist and vocalist Corey McCormick, and drummer Anthony LoGerfo. This is Young’s first full tour without Crazy Horse in decades, signaling a period of creative renewal. According to multiple industry sources, fans can expect a mix of hits, deep cuts, and the debut of “Big Change,” the lead single from an as-yet-unannounced studio album recorded with producers Lou Adler and John Hanlon. The album is rumored to drop later this year, and industry insiders are speculating on a return to Young’s sometimes contrary blend of raw rock, political edge, and heartfelt folk, but no official release date or details have been confirmed.

Tickets for these shows have been hot commodities, with pre-sales through Neil Young Archives and Live Nation causing online buzz. The concert at the iconic Blossom Music Center on August 15 is being touted as a highlight, promising “old songs, new songs, and long jams” alongside state-of-the-art production. At seventy-nine, the man still draws crowds that span generations.

Meanwhile, Young remains closely tied to his activism: he’s co-headlining the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid on September 20 in Minneapolis alongside Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. As always, Farm Aid features family farm concessions and Young’s trademark sustainability focus.

Headlines this week have included “Neil Young Prepares For North American Love Earth Tour,” “Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts To Debut New Music This Summer,” and “Farm Aid 2025 Set for Star-Studded 40th Anniversary.” The recent social media landscape is buzzing, with fans sharing setlists, video snippets, and speculation about the new album. Notably, a major trending topic was Young’s thunderous Glastonbury set, which critics called “mighty” and “career-defining.”

In sum, Neil Young is enjoying a dynamic moment: fresh band, new music on the horizon, major festival appearances, and his legacy as both music icon and activist standing firmer than ever.

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