Linkin Park + Jean Dawson at Phx Arena

LINKIN PARK is the magnetic hub of an emotional and cultural community—staggering in scope, intimate in connection, and wholly unique. Blending sonic and visual inspiration under the name Xero, later Hybrid Theory, before finally settling on LINKIN PARK, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Joseph Hahn, Rob Bourdon, and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell had no idea they were about to become the biggest rock band of their generation. In 2000, they released their first full-length, Hybrid Theory. Certified Diamond, it became “the bestselling debut of the 21st century.” Seven seminal albums followed: Meteora, Collision Course, Minutes To Midnight, A Thousand Suns, LIVING THINGS, The Hunting Party, and One More Light. LINKIN PARK has received multiple GRAMMY Awards, sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and notched five #1 Billboard debuts.

After the tragic loss of Bennington in 2017, the band came to a devastating halt; their future obscured by grief and unanswered questions. Friendships led the way. Mike, Brad, Phoenix, and Joe began making music together again. They met Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain, jam sessions organically morphed into recording, and LP quietly crafted a collection of songs channeling the open-hearted spontaneity of starting over: FROM ZERO. Earning some of the highest critical praise of their career, FROM ZERO peaked at #1 in 14 countries, igniting the triumphant FROM ZERO WORLD TOUR and LINKIN PARK’s continuing artistic evolution.

Rapper and singer Jean Dawson is known for his lyrical and hypnotic genre-mashing blend of hip-hop, trap, and experimental indie rock. He garnered widespread buzz with his 2019 EP Bad Sports and quickly followed in 2020 with his debut full-length, Pixel Bath. His sophomore album, Chaos Now*, arrived in 2022, and Glimmer of God appeared in 2024.

Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, Dawson was raised in a biracial Black and Mexican family, and was first introduced to hip-hop by his parents. Growing up, he crossed the border for several years to attend school before moving with his family back to San Diego. From a young age, Dawson imbibed an eclectic mix of music, driven in part by his older brother’s love of downloading and his own voracious musical appetite. By his teens, he had developed a wide-ranging taste, listening to artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, N.E.R.D., and Nirvana, as well as sundry other indie rock artists. He eventually discovered Bon Iver and Frank Ocean, and began writing his own songs, pushing his sound in more experimental directions. Working with producer/songwriter Lecx Stacy, he recorded his 2019 debut EP, Bad Sports. Included on the release were the tracks “Bull Fighter” and “’90s Green Screen.”

In October 2020, Dawson issued Pixel Bath, his first full-length studio album, which included a guest feature from A$AP Rocky on the song “Triple Double.” In late 2021, Dawson teamed with Mac DeMarco for collaborative track “Menthol*.” Shortly thereafter, he released “Porn Acting*,” the first single from his sophomore album, Chaos Now*. “3 Heads*” and “Pirate Radio*” also preceded the record, which was released in October 2022. The reflective “No Szns,” a collaboration with SZA, appeared in 2023. The following year brought the full-length Glimmer of God, which included features by Lil Yachty and BONES.