The latest music headlines on artists, albums, tours, industry trends, and breaking music news from Blab.
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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Arlo Parks, the critically acclaimed singer‑songwriter, is set to traverse the globe in a 42‑date run that will take her from the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., to the icon...
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Taylor Swift released the original single “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5 on Friday, June 5, 2026. Within 24 hours the track shattered streaming records on Spo...
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Jessie J confirmed on Instagram that she is cancer‑free, saying she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after a recent breast‑MRI checkup. The English singer, 38, posted a video of he...
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St. John’s line‑dancing classes have turned the city into a country‑music playground, drawing people of all ages to twirl in cowboy boots and turning the province’s streaming charts ...
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Rush, the Canadian progressive‑rock trio known for its virtuosic musicianship, has confirmed a 2026‑27 reunion tour that will mark the band’s first live performances in more than a dec...
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The neon‑lit marquee of the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City shone brighter on Saturday, June 6 2026, as Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) staged its 11th Tournament of Survival. The crowd was a...
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Toto has just pushed its long‑running Dogz of Oz Tour forward, announcing a fresh slate of U.S. dates for 2026 as ticket demand climbs. The band’s first 13 North American shows opened in...
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When the legendary rhythm section of Earth, Wind & Fire is brought to the screen by none other than Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the result is more than a film—it’s a time capsule tha...
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A two‑hour HBO documentary directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson premiered Sunday night, June 7, 2026, as the opening film of the 25th‑anniversary Tribeca Festival. Titled Earth, Wi...
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On May 23, 24, 27 and 28, 2026, BTS lit up Allegiant Stadium with a quartet of sold‑out concerts, launching the first leg of their Arirang World Tour. The shows followed the March 20 relea...
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After a ten‑year break from the studio, thrash pioneers Anthrax will return to the charts with Cursum Perficio, slated for release on September 18 2026. The album will be issued through Me...
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Underscores, the hyper‑pop artist known for her experimental pop and high‑energy live shows, took to Instagram Stories on Saturday night to address a dispute with the Houston venue Meow ...
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Phoebe Bridgers is turning her 2026 arena run into a phone‑free sanctuary. The Lost Tour will kick off on September 15 in Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse and wrap up on December 12 ...
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When a letter arrived in her mailbox, the 16‑year‑old from Edison, New Jersey, realized she had earned a place at one of the nation’s most coveted arts camps. Emily O’Neill, a junior...
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On Friday, June 5, 2026, the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, hosted the second night of the Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us concert ser...
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When the sun rises over Victoria’s historic streets, the city’s most celebrated music school is set to light up the Alix Goolden Performance Hall with a trio of concerts that promise a j...
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Under the bright LED glow of Punjab’s most symbolic frontier, Oscar‑winning composer A.R. Rahman delivered a live performance that fused music with national pride. On Sunday, June 7 2026...
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A Washington, D.C., judge on June 6, 2026 dismissed a breach‑of‑contract lawsuit filed by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts against jazz drummer and vibraphonist Chuck R...
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In a courtroom showdown that has drawn the attention of both music insiders and legal observers, a Los Angeles County judge denied rock star Marilyn Manson’s attempt to drop a sexual‑ass...
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On June 7, 2026, French metallic hardcore outfit Beyond the Styx opened a whirlwind mini‑tour to promote their fourth studio album, DIVID. The first stop was Be’Horns Fest in Barinque, w...
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When Spotify’s co‑CEO Gustav Söderström walked into the boardroom on a Monday, he wasn’t just discussing budgets or playlists—he was unveiling a new blueprint for how the company r...
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