The latest music headlines on artists, albums, tours, industry trends, and breaking music news from Blab.
In October, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will bring back a defining moment of Australian music history. Four tribute concerts at Hamer Hall—scheduled for 12, 19, 26 September and...
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anaiis, the French‑Senegalese singer‑songwriter based in London, has announced her first headlining tour in North America. The nine‑date run will begin on September 10 in Los Angeles, ...
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Bryson Tiller has announced a 61‑date North American leg of his Neo Trapsoul Tour that will run from August 27, 2026, to January 27, 2027. The tour will include arenas and amphitheaters in...
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All Shall Perish, the Oakland‑based deathcore outfit, has announced a North American headlining tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2006 sophomore album, The Price of Existence...
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The American rock band The Pretty Reckless will issue its fifth studio album, Dear God, on June 26, 2026, through Fearless Records. The release follows a series of promotional singles that h...
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On June 3, Bad Omens launched the European portion of its Do You Feel Love Worldwide 2026 tour at the Merkur Spiel‑Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. The band delivered an 18‑song set that b...
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A wave of reports has surfaced that pop star Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce may tie the knot at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, July 3, 2026. The information comes from a...
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Charli XCX is turning her next studio release into a full‑blown cultural event, announcing a 12‑date arena tour that will sweep North America through September and October 2026. The run,...
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When a crowd in West Palm Beach erupted into antisemitic chants on May 30, Dave Matthews Band’s frontman was forced to step offstage and confront the fallout.During the show at the iTHINK ...
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After a five‑year pause, Evanescence re‑entered the music world on June 5 2026 with its sixth studio album, Sanctuary. The 12‑track LP arrives as the band’s first full‑length studi...
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On June 7, 2026, American DJ and producer John Summit was scheduled to perform a set at Lilly’s Club Monte Carlo in Monaco, a venue that was hosting a party during the Formula One Grand Pr...
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On a quiet morning in Silvertown, the music world lost a powerhouse. Talay Riley, the 35‑year‑old British‑Nigerian singer‑songwriter, was found dead in the garden of a residential pr...
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On a quiet June morning, Ottawa’s music community felt a double blow: the city lost two of its most beloved figures on the same day. Larry Delaney, the publisher who helped shape Canadian ...
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Charli XCX is turning North American arenas into a multimedia runway, announcing a 12‑show arena tour that will begin on September 11, 2026, in Philadelphia and wrap up on October 27, 2026...
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Paris Jackson is stepping into the spotlight with her inaugural headlining run, the Zombies Tour, slated for 2026 in a string of intimate North American venues. The tour opens on July 20 in ...
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On Sunday, June 7, 2026, 84‑year‑old Paul Simon performed at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. The 2‑hour show began with a full, uninterrupted rendition of his 2023 album Seven Psalms, f...
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B.B. King’s 1975 album Lucille Talks Back is being celebrated with a new all‑star remake and a live event in Memphis. The project, executive‑produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, will launc...
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Charli XCX will bring her 2026 North‑American tour to Southern California with two arena dates at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on October 17 and 18. The shows are part of the artist’s new ...
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When Modest Mouse’s latest LP drops, it feels less like a return and more like a homecoming. On June 5 2026 the band unveiled An Eraser and a Maze through front‑man Isaac Brock’s own l...
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New York City is set to become a whirlwind of music‑industry action in early June 2026, with three high‑profile events overlapping from June 8 to 11. The city’s flagship New York Music...
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Pollstar, the long‑standing trade publication that covers the global concert and live‑music industry, has unveiled a new subscription option that promises full access to its weekly artic...
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When the Crocodile, Seattle’s Belltown staple, changed hands, the city’s music scene held its breath. On Monday, the club was sold to an out‑of‑state ownership group led by talent ma...
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Baltimore‑based hardcore band End It turned a Toronto concert into a controversy when vocalist Akil Godsey called on the audience to tear apart a fan’s banana costume during the June 5 p...
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The music industry's conversation about artificial intelligence has become increasingly dominated by one statistic: the claim that massive percentages of new music uploads are now AI-generat...
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