SUSANNA HOFFS STUNS FANS WITH SURPRISE RETURN—ANNOUNCES SOLO TOUR AND REVEALS ‘LOST’ 80s ALBUM!….read more……

SUSANNA HOFFS STUNS FANS WITH SURPRISE RETURN—ANNOUNCES SOLO TOUR AND REVEALS ‘LOST’ 80s ALBUM!….read more……

Los Angeles, CA — In a jaw-dropping announcement that has lit up social media and sent shockwaves through the music world, Susanna Hoffs—beloved co-founder and lead vocalist of The Bangles—has officially declared her return to the spotlight. Not only is she launching a new solo tour, but she’s also unveiling a previously unreleased album recorded at the height of her 1980s fame.

The unexpected double news broke during a surprise livestream late last night, where Hoffs appeared radiant, guitar in hand, beaming with excitement. “I’ve been holding onto something very special for a long time,” she told her fans. “And I think now is the perfect moment to share it with the world.”

Hoffs’ return to touring comes after years of low-profile appearances and selective collaborations. But what truly has the internet buzzing is the revelation of a “lost” solo album she recorded in 1988, shortly after the peak of The Bangles’ chart-topping success with hits like “Eternal Flame” and “Walk Like an Egyptian.”

Titled “Velvet Echo,” the album was reportedly shelved after record label shakeups and creative differences sidelined the project. Hoffs admitted she almost released it independently in the early 2000s but “never found the right time—until now.”

“This record is a time capsule,” she explained. “It captures the spirit of who I was in the late ’80s—heart wide open, in love with music, and trying to find my solo voice.”

According to sources close to the artist, “Velvet Echo” features 10 tracks, all written or co-written by Hoffs, with guest contributions from members of R.E.M., Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers, and even a rumored duet with Prince—who famously gave The Bangles the hit “Manic Monday.”

Fans who got a sneak peek at the remastered tracklist describe it as “dreamy, edgy, and hauntingly beautiful,” with standout songs including “Silver Lullaby,” “Runaway Heart,” and the title track “Velvet Echo.” One critic who previewed the album called it “a stunning blend of vulnerability and power, with echoes of Joni Mitchell, Chrissie Hynde, and the shimmer of classic ’80s pop-rock.”

Hoffs’ announcement was met with an immediate and overwhelming response. Within minutes of the livestream, the hashtags #VelvetEcho and #SusannaHoffsTour2025 were trending worldwide, with fans and celebrities alike expressing their excitement.

“I grew up with her voice on the radio. To hear there’s a whole album we’ve never heard? That’s pure gold,” tweeted pop star Hayley Williams of Paramore.

The Velvet Echo Tour is set to kick off in August 2025, beginning in Los Angeles before traveling across North America and Europe. Hoffs will be performing songs from the lost album alongside her solo work and, yes, a few iconic Bangles hits. In her own words, “There’s no way I’m not singing Eternal Flame. That song lives in me forever.”

Adding to the excitement, Hoffs revealed that the stage production for the tour will be “intimate, emotional, and full of surprises.” She hinted at special guests and even teased the possibility of on-stage collaborations with other ‘80s icons.

“It’s not just a show—it’s a celebration,” she said. “Of the music, the fans, and the magic that’s kept this dream alive for so many years.”

Industry insiders are already calling the comeback one of the biggest surprises of 2025. “It’s a rare thing when an artist can return after decades and still feel so relevant, so fresh,” said music journalist Mariah Kent. “But Susanna Hoffs was never just nostalgia. She’s timeless.”

Hoffs, now 66, is embracing this new chapter with grace and gratitude. “I don’t think music ever leaves us,” she told fans. “Sometimes it just waits in the wings, ready for the right moment to return.”

As tickets for the Velvet Echo Tour go on sale next week and fans count down the days until the album’s official digital and vinyl release in July, one thing is clear: Susanna Hoffs’ flame is not only eternal—it’s burning brighter than ever.

Stay tuned for track previews, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage as one of pop music’s most beloved voices steps back into the spotlight.