Disney Releases New 2LP Vinyl Set Celebrating EPCOTs Music Legacy
Walt Disney Records and Disney Music Emporium are unveiling a fresh two‑LP vinyl collection titled The Music of EPCOT, slated for release on October 2, 2026. The album will be available fo...
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New York State of Ska Announces Four-Show Tour Featuring Abruptors, Girth Control, Ben Basile, and The Doomstompers
New York State of Ska is turning up the heat with a four‑show swing through the Empire State, bringing a rotating lineup of hometown favorites to venues across the region.The tour will unf...
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John Brenner, Maryland Doom Pioneer and Educator, Dies at 59
The Maryland doom scene lost a quiet titan on July 31, 2026, when John Brenner, the founding guitarist and vocalist of Revelation and the progressive‑rock outfit Against Nature, passed awa...
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Mac DeMarco and The Dip Headline Pender Islands Mosaic Arts & Music Festival 2026
Mac DeMarco and the local high‑school cover band The Dip will headline the Mosaic Arts & Music Festival on Pender Island from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Produced by the Ptarmigan Arts Soci...
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Karol G Makes History at Coachella and Launches New Reebok Campaign
Karol G became the first Latina artist to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, April 12, 2026, delivering a 90‑minute set that celebrated Latin American culture...
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Boy George Parts Ways with Label Manager Over Pro-Israel Song
Boy George announced on X that he has ended his working relationship with Tony Pontius, the manager who has overseen his record label Boy George Presents (BGP) for several years. The split f...
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From Navy Commander to Music Mentor: Mark Sheffield Leads School of Rock Otay Ranch
From naval decks to drum kits, retired commander Mark Sheffield has turned Chula Vista’s Otay Ranch into a music playground. Since its opening in 2020, the school has blended one‑to‑on...
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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Opens New Music Room Thanks to Montecito Musicians Donation
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria announced the opening of a fully equipped music room on its campus, a development made possible by a generous contribution from local singers and songwriters Lila a...
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Phil Collins Recalls Familys Emotional Visit During Hospitalization After Alcohol-Related Illness
Phil Collins, the former Genesis drummer and solo star, said in a profile for The Sunday Times on 2 August 2026 that his five children were called to his bedside while he was in intensive ca...
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Howlelujah Tour Brings Music and Animal Rescue to Salado and Temple
The Howlelujah Tour is set to light up two Central Texas towns this week, fusing live music with heartfelt animal‑rescue stories. A 5 p.m. show on Monday at Barrow Brewing Company in Salad...
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Belfast Hosts the 73rd Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Drawing 800,000 Visitors
Belfast, August 2 – The city’s streets erupted into a living stage as the 73rd Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann opened, marking the first time the world’s largest celebration of Irish tradit...
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Canadian Tribute Honors Legacy of Afghan Folk Singer Sayed Shah Ewaz
On Sunday, July 26 2026, Ottawa’s community hall transformed into a cultural crossroads as the Sayed Nadir Shah Al‑Hussaini Cultural and Social Association—known locally as the Sayed K...
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Nigerian Juju-Highlife Star St. Janet Dies After Brief Illness
Iyun Janet Ajilore, known professionally as St. Janet, died on Saturday, August 1 2026, after a short illness. The death was announced the following day by publisher and socialite Otunba Fem...
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Salish Coast Music Festival Unveils September Lineup Featuring Flamenco, Roots, and World Music Acts
The third annual Salish Coast Music Festival will run from September 3 to September 7, 2026, across three community arts venues on Vancouver Island. Organized by the Salish Coast Live Arts S...
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Princes 2008 Coachella Cover of Radioheads Creep Re-emerges After Legal Hurdles
On April 26, 2008, Prince Rogers Nelson took the main stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, and delivered a rendition of Radiohead’s 1992 single “Cr...
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Foundation Hardcore Fest III Kicks Off in Hamilton with 17-Band Lineup
The third edition of Foundation Hardcore Fest will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand. The event, organised by the NZHCPP crew, will feature 1...
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Arizona Army Bands Two-Week Musical Mission Strengthens U.S.-Kazakhstan Partnership
The Arizona Army National Guard’s 108th Army Band completed a two‑week tour of Kazakhstan in early August 2026, turning the State Partnership Program (SPP) into a vibrant cultural exchan...
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Korean-Canadian Folk Artist Janice Jo Lee to Tour Korea After Citizenship Hurdles
Janice Jo Lee, the Toronto‑based folk‑fusion singer of Korean descent, will finally perform in her ancestral homeland after a decade‑long battle over citizenship and visa rules. The th...
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Sigh Debuts Unputenpu Featuring Opeths Mikael Akerfeldt Ahead of September 4 Album Release
Japanese avant‑gothic metal band Sigh has released its first single from the forthcoming studio album Goh‑ka, titled "Unputenpu." The track is available for streaming on Amazon Music Unl...
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Travis Scotts Custom Odyssey Nike Shoes Wont Hit Retail Shelves
On July 31, 2026, Travis Scott dropped more than a line of tees and tote bags; he unveiled a pair of sneakers that will never appear on a retail shelf. The move came as part of a Cactus Jack...
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Apple Music Raises Prices, Spotify Expands Video Features, and AI-Generated Music Floods Streaming Platforms - July 2026 Industry Snapshot
Apple Music announced a price increase for its Individual, Family and Student subscriptions in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. The Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99 pe...
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PBS to Air Reba McEntires Madison Square Garden Concert as New EP Ring Ring Drops
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, PBS will bring Reba McEntire’s triumphant final show at Madison Square Garden into living rooms across the U.S. and Canada. The broadcast, announced on July 22...
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