The latest music headlines on artists, albums, tours, industry trends, and breaking music news from Blab.
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 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, 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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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At the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Detroit, a full house of classic‑rock fans witnessed a night that felt like a time machine. On Friday, July 31, 2026, the 12,500‑seat venue hosted two b...
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When Ariana Grande dropped the music video for her 2026 single Petal on July 31, 2026, the clip quickly became a talking point—not just for its lush visuals but for the way the pop icon’...
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A resonant bell rang out over Tirupati’s Thyagaraja Hall on August 1 as the 81st Sri Thyagaraja Music and Dance Festival opened, inviting connoisseurs to a five‑day pilgrimage of Carnati...
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Tony Iommi, the founding guitarist of Black Sabbath, has unveiled his fourth solo effort, From The Dark, slated for worldwide release on October 23 2026 via BMG Records. The news dropped on ...
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KCAL‑FM 96.7, a long‑standing classic‑rock broadcaster in Southern California’s Inland Empire, announced on Friday that it will drop all on‑air talent and switch to a fully automat...
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Max McNown, the Nashville songwriter whose songs have crossed borders, just confirmed that his third studio album, Leave On A Light, will hit shelves and streaming platforms on September 25 ...
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On July 31, 2026, Five Finger Death Punch released a new music video for “Nails In The Coffin” at the same moment its tenth studio album, Legacy, went live on streaming platforms and for...
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