THEO LAWRENCE RELEASES SMOLDERING NOIR GEM “I WANNA KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON” VIA WARNER RECORDS
Texas-based, Paris-raised musician Theo Lawrence has shared his new song “I Wanna Know What’s Going On” today, a haunting, cinematic ‘60s throwback that evokes the deep-cut selections of a Tarantino soundtrack. Channeling both of his homes with timeless style and soul, Lawrence creates a world of intimate moments that reverberate with “a sincerity you rarely hear today” (Western AF) – ushering in a new era of French Riviera flourish at the American motor lodge pool.
“Intuition or paranoia? This one’s about that creeping feeling of jealousy you can’t quite explain,” says Lawrence. “When you smell a rat, your gut tells you more than words ever could. I wanted the song to feel like a little spy tune, as if the narrator’s working a case of his own.”
2026 has already proven to be a breakthrough year for Lawrence, and later this evening he’ll mark another major milestone with his Grand Ole Opry debut. Earlier this spring, Lawrence performed on national television for the first time – taking over CBS Saturday Morning with album singles “Lonely Too Long” and “Dear Pillow.”
He’s also in the midst of his biggest and most extensive American tour yet, playing 75+ dates this year with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Those shows will stretch through the summer and fall, including three nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and a hometown show at Austin’s hallowed Moody Theater. For a full list of dates visit: https://www.theolawrencemusic.
Lawrence recently welcomed Paste Magazine into his living room, for an intimate performance of new music at SXSW 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
While growing up in France, Lawrence fell in love with the songs of classic American artists like Charlie Rich, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Dan Penn and Lee Hazlewood. The unique blend of these rich influences results in his one-of-a-kind sound and vintage-modern aesthetic, which finds him blending the romance of classic American songcraft with the elegance of early-1960s French cinema.
“I Wanna Know What’s Going On” was cut in Chicago with Alex Hall of Reliable Recorders (JD McPherson, Nick Lowe). With Hall on drums, he was also joined by guitarist Thibault Ripault, bassist Billy Horton (Charley Crockett, Nick Waterhouse, Jimmie Vaughan), and Joe Roddy (from Austin’s The Point) on piano.
2026 TOUR DATES WITH ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION:
July 10 – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair – Westbury, NY
July 11 – Snow Pond Center for the Arts – The Bowl in the Pines – Sidney, ME
July 12 – The Music Hall – Historic Theater – Portsmouth, NH
July 14 – Hershey Theatre – Hershey, PA
July 16 – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – Filene Center – Vienna, VA
July 17 – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – Filene Center – Vienna, VA
July 18 – Ting Pavilion – Charlottesville, VA
July 20 – State Theatre Center for the Arts – Easton, PA
July 22 – Palace Theatre – Albany, NY
July 24 – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater – Chautauqua, NY
July 25 – CMAC – Canandaigua, NY
July 26 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT
July 28 – Cape Cod Melody Tent – Hyannis, MA
July 29 – South Shore Music Circus – Cohasset, MA
July 31 – Capitol Theatre – Wheeling, WV
August 1 – Ohio Expo Center and Fairgrounds – Celeste Center – Columbus, OH*
August 14 – Ford Amphitheater – Colorado Springs, CO
August 15 – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park – Grand Junction, CO
August 16 – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – Vail, CO
August 18 – Blue Arena – Loveland, CO
August 20 – KettleHouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT
August 21 – KettleHouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT
August 22 – Marymoor Amphitheater – Redmond, WA
August 23 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
August 25 – Britt Festival Pavilion – Jacksonville, OR
August 27 – Grand Sierra Resort Theatre – Reno, NV
August 28 – Ironstone Amphitheatre – Murphys, CA
August 29 – OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre – Costa Mesa, CA
September 11 – Adler Theatre – Davenport, IA
September 12 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
September 13 – State Farm Center – Champaign, IL
September 15 – Aiken Theatre in The Centre – Evansville, IN
September 16 – Centre College – Danville, KY
September 18 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
September 19 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
September 20 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
September 22 – Stifel Theatre – St Louis, MO
September 24 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX
September 26 – The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts – Lubbock, TX
September 28 – Pepsi Amphitheatre at Ft. Tuthill Park – Flagstaff, AZ
September 29 – Wynn Las Vegas – Encore Theater – Las Vegas, NV
October 1 – Viejas Casino & Resort – Alpine, CA
October 2 – Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, CA
October 3 – Hardly Strictly Bluegrass – San Francisco, CA
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