The latest music headlines on artists, albums, tours, industry trends, and breaking music news from Blab.
On July 16, 2026, Governor Maura Healey took the podium at the state‑house press conference and unveiled a new ticket‑resale initiative that could reshape how fans acquire concert and sp...
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Fear Factory’s guitarist Dino Cazares confirmed that the band is preparing a new studio album that will be released through Nuclear Blast in late 2026 or early 2027. The record will be the...
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A new alliance is turning the scent of Japanese pop into a global sensation. Handcraft Entertainment and Takasago International Corporation USA have joined forces to expand the reach of “G...
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Lorde took to Instagram on Thursday to slam Spotify’s new AI‑powered “About the Song” feature after the platform supplied an inaccurate description for one of her tracks. In her stor...
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The 29th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) opened its gates on June 25, 2026, and ran through June 27 at Sarawak Cultural Village near Damai Beach—a venue that has cradled the event f...
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The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) unveiled the nominees for its 2026 Bluegrass Music Awards, the 2026 class of inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and the rec...
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Chelsea District Library (CDL) has announced that its annual Music in the Air series will return on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The event will feature internationally recognized classical pian...
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A crisp studio clip dropped on Post Malone’s social‑media channels this week signals a pivot back to his hip‑hop roots. The beat is sharp, bass‑heavy, and unmistakably reminiscent of...
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Roger Lee Bandeen, a veteran musician from Cadillac, Michigan, has begun using artificial‑intelligence tools to turn his handwritten compositions into finished recordings in a fraction of ...
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From the wind‑blown lawns of Grant Park to the historic gardens of Saint‑Cloud, 2026’s festival calendar promises a kaleidoscope of sounds that will sweep across continents.Lollapalooz...
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On July 15 2026, Mongolia’s folk‑metal juggernaut The HU premiered a new music video for the single “Echoes Of My Father” on its official YouTube channel. The clip, now streaming on ...
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Australian melodic metalcore quartet Ocean Sleeper has released the third single from their upcoming sophomore album, Peace When I’m Dead. The track, titled “My Forever Drug,” premiere...
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On July 16 2026, director‑musician Lei Kiè dropped the single and accompanying music video “I Play PAPmusic Game,” the second installment in the sprawling PAPworld saga. The release, ...
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From the lecture halls of Dublin to the intimate glow of Vicar Street, Irish guitarist, composer and educator Mike Nielsen is taking his microtonal research from the page to the stage.Nielse...
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Ado, the Japanese pop singer who first rose to prominence with the 2020 single "Usseewa," streamed a complete playthrough of Nintendo’s newly released Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Nintendo ...
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Australian singer‑songwriter Ruby Rodgers has announced her second EP, "Sixteen", which will be released on 6 November 2026. The five‑track project is introduced with the title track, re...
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On a quiet July afternoon, the music‑tech world heard a headline that set a new benchmark: BandLab Technologies announced on July 15 2026 that it had taken Aiode, a cutting‑edge AI‑pow...
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On 18 September 2026, Phil Collins will mark the 45th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut solo album Face Value with a four‑LP deluxe vinyl edition and a separate Blu‑ray Audio relea...
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The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) has announced that Tito Muñoz will take the helm as Director and Principal Conductor of its orchestra, a position that will begin with the fall 2026 s...
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The Icelandic Record Producers Association (FHF) has released fresh data that confirms a surprisingly robust demand for physical music formats in the country. While streaming remains the glo...
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St. Johnsbury, Vermont – The town’s long‑running summer street‑fair series, St. J Final Fridays, will resume on Friday, July 31, 2026, on Railroad Street and Depot Square Park. The e...
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On July 16, Atticus Roness unveiled a fresh single, “Wives’ Tale,” that will anchor his forthcoming album Rock ‘N’ Roll Hit Parade, slated for September 4. The track marries acoust...
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Salt Lake City’s music scene is in full swing in 2026, a vibrant tapestry woven from new releases, touring acts, and community‑driven venues that keep the city’s diverse sound alive. I...
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On 15 July 2026, Bury Tomorrow released the single “Sx” and unveiled Death Records, the band’s newly founded imprint. The track, an abbreviation of “Symptom,” is the first release ...
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