2CELLOS Release New Music + Video; U.S. TOUR Starts March 26

Article Contributed by Sony Music | Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Following the 2021 release of their sixth full-length album Dedicated, 2CELLOS today debut DEDICATED (EXTENDED EDITION), featuring three brand new bonus tracks, via Sony Music Masterworks. Celebrating the group’s momentous 10-year-anniversary, Dedicated has now been reissued with three new covers that find the duo of Luka Šulić and HAUSER once again showcasing their signature boundary-breaking playing style. For the extended version, they take on Ed Sheeran’s wistfully beautiful “Castle on the Hill,” The Beatles’ moving ballad “Yesterday” and Linkin Park’s slow-building epic “Castle of Glass” – listen here.  Making its debut today alongside the extended album is 2CELLOS’ new video for “Castle on the Hill,” featuring the duo performing the track amongst gorgeous scenery near Trieste, Italy – watch here.  The extended album arrives just ahead of the Croatian duo’s long-awaited return to the stage, as they now gear up to take the album on the road next month for their final tour together as 2CELLOS. The 2022 Dedicated World Tour will kick off March 26 in the U.S. and will make stops at iconic venues including New York’s Barclays Center (April 3) and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl (April 15) – full U.S. tour dates and ticketing information can be found HERE. Also available now is the vinyl edition of 2CELLOS’ Dedicated­ – purchase here.

purchase and stream 2CELLOS’ Dedicated (extended edition) album here

WATCH THE “CASTLE ON THE HILL” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

2022 U.S. DEDICATED TOUR NEWS & TICKETING INFORMATION HERE

ABOUT DEDICATED

Following a brief hiatus for 2CELLOS, which found both Luka and HAUSER using the opportunity to build on their accomplishments by each releasing their own debut solo albums, the duo linked up again in the studio amidst the 2020 global pandemic to reimagine the pop anthems and timeless rock staples that encompass the ten tracks on Dedicated. The arrangement process relied on a combination of gut instinct and intense study, practice, and transposition as the duo recharged instantly recognizable by everyone from Billie Eilish to Guns N’ Roses. 2CELLOS explore a diverse catalog with their signature boundary-breaking playing style on Dedicated.  The collection includes their take on everything from classic pop hits (“bad guy” by Billie Eilish, “Shallow” by Lady Gaga, “Halo” by Beyonce) to hard-hitting rock songs (“Livin’ on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi, “Cryin’” by Aerosmith, “Demons” by Imagine Dragons, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses, “Wherever I Go” by OneRepublic) to celebrated classics (“Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel) for a one-of-a-kind listening experience.  Complete track list below.

“When you listen to us, we hope you realize the cello is a versatile and diverse instrument capable of playing the hardest rock, the softest ballad, and the most contemporary of music,” 2CELLOS note. “It moves you in a way that’s equally powerful. It has a whole palette of emotions, ups, and downs. We’re trying to give you an experience you can’t get anywhere else.”

CREDIT: OLAF HEINE

ABOUT 2CELLOS

2CELLOS is the eclectic, international sensation comprised of two classically trained cellists who reached video viral fame on YouTube from their 2011 rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The pair, Luka Šulić and HAUSER, have since created a name for themselves with their electric and dynamic playing style. Together, 2CELLOS have amassed a staggering 1.3 billion YouTube views, 5.5 million YouTube subscribers, 1 billion streams, and have sold nearly 1 million tickets. 2CELLOS have taken the cello to unimagined heights as their signature style breaks down the boundaries between genres of music, from classical and film music, to pop and rock. Known for their electric live performances, 2CELLOS have sold out shows across the globe at historic venues including New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. The duo has performed alongside musical greats Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age and George Michael, to name a few, and was hand-picked by Sir Elton John to perform both as an opener as well as part of the iconic singer’s live band. 2CELLOS are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, and are working hard to continue reaching new stratospheres.

2CELLOS – DEDICATED (EXTENDED EDITION)

RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2021

TRACKLIST:

1.       Wherever I Go (OneRepublic)

2.       bad guy (Billie Eilish)

3.       Sweet Child O’ Mine (Guns N’ Roses)

4.       Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran)**

5.       Halo (Beyoncé)

6.       Shallow (Lady Gaga)

7.       Demons (Imagine Dragons)

8.       Castle of Glass (Linkin Park)**

9.       I Don’t Care (Ed Sheeran/Justin Bieber)

10.   Cryin’ (Aerosmith)

11.   Livin’ on a Prayer (Bon Jovi)

12.   Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel)

13.   Yesterday (The Beatles)**

**Denotes bonus tracks

2CELLOS – 2022 U.S. DEDICATED TOUR DATES:

DATE

CITY, STATE

VENUE

March 26, 2022

Rosemont, IL

Allstate Arena

March 28, 2022

Detroit, MI

Little Caesars Arena

March 30, 2022

Boston, MA

Agganis Arena

March 31, 2022

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun Arena

April 01, 2022

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

April 03, 2022

Brooklyn, NY

Barclays Center

April 05, 2022

Fairfax, VA

EagleBank Arena

April 06, 2022

Durham, NC

DPAC

April 08, 2022

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena

April 10, 2022

Grand Prairie, TX

The Theatre at Grand Prairie

April 12, 2022

Broomfield, CO

1STBANK Center

April 14, 2022

Las Vegas, NV

The Theater at Virgin Hotels

April 15, 2022

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Bowl

April 16, 2022

Concord, CA

Concord Pavillon

INTERNATIONAL DATES

May 11, 2022

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Arena

May 12, 2022

Vienna, Austria

Stadthalle

May 13, 2022

Łódź, Poland 

Atlas Arena

May 15, 2022

Munich, Germany

Olympiahalle

May 16, 2022

Berlin, Germany

Mercedes-Benz Arena

May 18, 2022

Prague, Czech Republic

O2 Arena

May 20, 2022

Milan, Italy

Mediolanum Forum Assago

May 23, 2022

Belgrade, Serbia

Stark Arena

May 25, 2022

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Arena Stozice

May 26, 2022

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Arena Stozice

May 28, 2022

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ziggo Dome

May 29, 2022

Paris, France

AccorHotels Arena

May 31, 2022

Brussels, Belgium

Palais 12

June 2, 2022

London, United Kingdom

SSE Wembley Arena

June 3, 2022

London, United Kingdom

SSE Wembley Arena

Nov 24, 2022

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Nov 25, 2022

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Nov 26, 2022

Sydney, Australia

Aware Super Theatre, ICC Sydney

Nov 29, 2022

Perth, Australia

RAC Arena

Dec 2, 2022

Melbourne, Australia

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Dec 4, 2022

Auckland, New Zealand

Spark Arena

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