By Azzam Bilal 
HangupsMusic.com – LOS ANGELES, The landscape of contemporary experimental pop is bracing for a transformative moment as April Harper Grey, the visionary artist professionally known as Underscores, prepares to bring her singular sound to stages across the continent. Following the official announcement of her highly anticipated new studio album, U, the producer and songwriter has unveiled the itinerary for a comprehensive headlining tour of North America. Formally titled "The Galleria North American Chapter," the tour represents a significant scaling up for the artist, moving into prestigious venues that reflect her growing influence and the critical acclaim surrounding her recent output. This upcoming trek is set to be a definitive showcase of Underscores’ evolution, bridging the gap between her DIY roots and her current status as a vanguard of the "post-hyperpop" movement.
The announcement of the "Galleria North American Chapter" comes at a time of peak momentum for Underscores. Her upcoming album, U, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 20, has already generated substantial buzz within the indie and electronic communities. The rollout for the project has been meticulously curated, featuring a trio of singles that demonstrate a widening of her creative lens. From the meta-textual explorations of "Music" to the high-octane, glitch-infused energy of "Do It," and the genre-bending textures of "Tell Me (U Want It)," the new material suggests an artist who is no longer content to stay within the lines of any single subculture. Instead, Underscores is carving out a space that incorporates elements of mid-2000s indie rock, cutting-edge sound design, and infectious pop sensibilities.
The tour itself is scheduled to commence in late May, beginning in the cultural hub of Los Angeles. On May 27, Underscores will take the stage at the historic Fonda Theatre, a venue known for hosting artists on the verge of major breakthroughs. This opening night is expected to set the tone for the month-long journey, establishing the visual and sonic palette of the "Galleria" era. From Los Angeles, the tour will remain in Southern California for a brief stint, hitting The Observatory in Santa Ana on May 29 and The Observatory North Park in San Diego on May 30. These initial dates offer a localized look at the artist’s core fanbase before the tour expands its reach across the wider United States and Canada.
As the calendar turns to June, the "Galleria North American Chapter" will move into the Southwest, with a stop at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on June 2. The routing then takes Underscores into the heart of Texas, a state that has historically been receptive to her eclectic sound. She is slated to perform at the Scoot Inn in Austin on June 5, followed by a particularly intriguing date in Houston on June 6 at Meow Wolf’s Radio Tave. Given the immersive and surreal nature of Meow Wolf installations, this venue choice highlights the artist’s commitment to providing a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond a standard concert format.
The mid-section of the tour sees a push through the American South and up into the Mid-Atlantic. On June 8, the tour arrives at The Masquerade in Atlanta, a legendary haunt for alternative music. This is followed by a night at Nashville’s The Basement East on June 9. By the time Underscores reaches Washington, D.C. on June 11 to play the iconic 9:30 Club, the tour will be in full swing. The 9:30 Club, frequently cited as one of the best mid-sized venues in the country, serves as a fitting backdrop for an artist of Underscores’ caliber, offering the intimacy required for her more nuanced tracks while providing the acoustic power needed for her more aggressive, electronic-heavy arrangements.
The Northeastern leg of the tour is perhaps the most densely packed, reflecting the high demand for Underscores’ live performances in major metropolitan centers. On June 12, she will visit Philadelphia’s Theatre of Living Arts, followed by a marquee performance at Webster Hall in New York City on June 13. Webster Hall has long been a rite of passage for artists ascending to the top tier of the independent scene, and this show is expected to be a highlight of the entire run. The regional swing concludes with a stop at Royale in Boston on June 14, before the tour crosses the border into Canada.
The international portion of the "Galleria North American Chapter" includes two key dates in Quebec and Ontario. On June 16, Underscores will perform at Le Studio TD in Montreal, followed by a night at The Mod Club in Toronto on June 17. These shows acknowledge the artist’s significant international following and her ability to translate her complex, layer-heavy production into a live setting that resonates across different cultural landscapes.
Returning to the United States, the tour moves into the Midwest, with a performance at the storied Metro in Chicago on June 19. The Metro has been a cornerstone of the Chicago music scene for decades, and Underscores’ appearance there signals her integration into the broader lineage of alternative music innovators. On June 20, she will visit the Fine Line in Minneapolis, a city with a rich history of supporting experimental and electronic pioneers.
The final stretch of the tour brings Underscores to the Pacific Northwest and back down the West Coast. On June 23, she will take the stage at The Showbox in Seattle, followed by a performance at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland on June 24. These cities, known for their appreciation of forward-thinking art and DIY ethics, are natural fits for the Underscores aesthetic. The "Galleria North American Chapter" will finally reach its conclusion on June 26 in San Francisco at The Regency Ballroom. Ending the tour in the Bay Area brings the journey full circle, closing out a month of intensive travel and performance in one of the world’s most vibrant tech and art corridors.
Adding to the excitement of the tour is the announcement that Umru will be joining Underscores as the primary support act for the duration of the run. Umru, a producer who rose to prominence through his work with the PC Music collective and his contributions to Charli XCX’s seminal Pop 2 mixtape, is a fitting companion for this tour. Known for his abrasive yet meticulously crafted "heavy" pop sound, Umru’s presence ensures that each night of the tour will be a masterclass in modern electronic production. The collaboration between these two artists represents a meeting of minds within the experimental pop sphere, offering fans a cohesive and high-energy program from start to finish.
The title of the tour, "The Galleria North American Chapter," suggests a thematic link to the consumerist and architectural motifs that have occasionally surfaced in Underscores’ visual branding and lyrical content. The concept of the "Galleria"—a space of commerce, transit, and artificial environments—provides a rich metaphorical playground for an artist whose music often deals with the intersections of the digital and the physical. Fans are speculating that the live show may feature set designs or visual elements that lean into this "Galleria" concept, creating a curated world for the audience to inhabit for the duration of the set.
Since the release of her breakout album Fishmonger in 2021, Underscores has been on a steep upward trajectory. That project was widely praised for its ability to blend the raw emotion of emo and pop-punk with the chaotic, hyper-processed sounds of the internet age. With U, she appears to be refining that formula even further, moving toward a sound that is more expansive and perhaps more accessible without losing the idiosyncratic edges that made her a cult favorite. The singles released so far suggest a higher level of fidelity and a more confident vocal presence, indicating that Underscores is ready to step into the spotlight as a premier frontwoman as well as a top-tier producer.
Tickets for the "Galleria North American Chapter" are expected to be in high demand, as the artist’s live shows have earned a reputation for their high energy and technical proficiency. By pairing the album release of U on March 20 with a tour that begins just two months later, Underscores has created a perfectly timed window for her audience to familiarize themselves with the new material before experiencing it in a live environment. As the "Galleria" opens its doors this May, it marks not just a tour, but a new chapter in the ongoing story of one of music’s most compelling modern innovators.