The latest music headlines on artists, albums, tours, industry trends, and breaking music news from Blab.
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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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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