Gene Ann Behrens Receives WFMT Lifetime Achievement Award in Bologna
On July 6, 2026, the historic streets of Bologna became the stage for a moment that would echo across the music‑therap...
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Sipho Ngwenya Unmasked as Clock on The Masked Singer South Africa Season 3
In the latest episode of The Masked Singer South Africa season three, the masked contestant Clock was eliminated after a...
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South Korea Launches 2026 Popular Music Practical Masterclass to Train 40 New Industry Talent
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a new training program aimed at producing field‑ready profes...
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Sitar Virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Makes Bollywood Debut Scoring Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayan
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the neo‑classical sitarist known for his work on music‑therapy projects, is set to compose t...
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Actor Paul Mescal Co-Writes Gracie Abrams New Song "Imaginary Friend"
Actor Paul Mescal has earned a co‑writer credit on the opening track of Gracie Abrams’ upcoming third studio album, ...
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Rare 2005 Footage of Levon Helm Band Performing "Atlantic City" Surfaces
A previously unseen video of the Levon Helm Band performing Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” has surfaced onlin...
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Handcraft Entertainment and Takasago International Forge Global J-Pop Sensory Partnership
A new alliance is turning the scent of Japanese pop into a global sensation. Handcraft Entertainment and Takasago Intern...
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BandLab Technologies Acquires AI-Powered Music Studio Aiode
On a quiet July afternoon, the music‑tech world heard a headline that set a new benchmark: BandLab Technologies announ...
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Aysanabee Set to Perform at Vancouver Folk Music Festival After Two-Year Juno Streak
Aysanabee, the Oji‑Cree singer‑songwriter from Sandy Lake First Nation, is slated to light up Vancouver’s Jericho ...
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Beabadoobee Releases Switchblade Ahead of September Album Pylon
Beabadoobee has released a new single, ‘Switchblade’, ahead of her fourth studio album, ‘Pylon’, which is schedu...
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Fuerza Regida Retains Seven-Year Rule Claim After Judge Dismisses Other Allegations
On July 14 2026, District Judge Hernán D. Vera of the Los Angeles County Superior Court dismissed the bulk of Fuerza Re...
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Colorado Sound Adds New Singles from The Paranoyds, Fai Laci, Alabama Shakes, and Robyn Hitchcock
The Colorado Sound website announced the addition of four new singles to its catalog on July 13, 2026. The tracks are "T...
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Nariya Cleveland Records Nine-Song Album in Cleveland Heights
Three days, 55 voices, and a historic theater – the result is a full‑spectrum album that will debut this fall.On a w...
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Bronx Producer Amadeus Reflects on Jay-Zs Legacy Ahead of Yankee Stadium Anniversary Shows
When the rumble of a stadium’s opening gates rolls across the East River, the Bronx’s own Amadeus can’t help but f...
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Makhadzi Responds to Zimbabwean Accusations Amid South Africas Anti-Immigration Tensions
South African singer‑songwriter Makhadzi (real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona) has publicly addressed claims that she ha...
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Major Labels, Publishers File Phonorecords V Settlement Proposal; Indie Groups Prepare Objections, GMR Excluded
In a move that could shape mechanical royalty rates for five years, a coalition of major record labels, the National Mus...
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Newborn Found Dead in Portable Restroom at Electric Forest Festival, Michigan Police Investigate
On the morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, a tragic discovery at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, Michigan ...
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Rodrigo y Gabriela Release Monster Video Created by Manga Legend Naoki Urasawa Ahead of September Album
When the legendary manga master Naoki Urasawa lends his ink to a guitar duo, the result is a video that feels like a com...
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Naadhabrahmam United Gyan Academi Bestows Naadha Vinodhini Title on Musician S. Kanmony
On Sunday, 21 June 2026, Naadhabrahmam United Gyan Academi conferred the title Naadha Vinodhini on musician, teacher, re...
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Lil Nas X Returns to Social Media After Rehab, Reveals Bipolar Diagnosis and New Music on the Horizon
On June 17, 2026, the Grammy‑winning rapper Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) slipped back into the public eye with a thr...
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South Korea Grants $2.2 Million to 10 Independent K-Pop Labels to Boost Global Reach
South Korea is handing a $2.2 million lifeline to ten of its indie K‑pop labels, a move designed to widen the genre’...
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Harmonium Choral Society Launches Free Madison Concert Ahead of French Tour
The Harmonium Choral Society will open its 2026 season with a free concert in Madison, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 24...
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Asha Banks Returns to Prime Video with 'Your Fault: London' Release
Asha Banks, the 22‑year‑old English singer‑actress, is preparing to launch her second film in the Culpables‑base...
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Babes Wodumo Shines at Red Bull Symphonic in Johannesburg
The Red Bull Symphonic series lit up Johannesburg’s Montecasino on Saturday, 13 June, as a sold‑out crowd witnessed ...
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Vince Staples Announces 2026 North American Tour to Promote New Album "Cry Baby"
Vince Staples has revealed a 16‑date North American tour to support his seventh studio album, Cry Baby. The tour kicks...
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BABYMONSTER to Make New Zealand Debut on Dec. 8 at Spark Arena as Part of 2026-27 World Tour
From the neon‑lit stages of Seoul to the bustling streets of Auckland, South Korean‑Japanese‑Thai girl group BABYM...
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Sabaton Announces 2027 Grand Swedish Arena Tour and Releases New Lyric Video for The Duelist
Swedish power‑metal giants Sabaton have just charted a bold new course for the Nordic music scene. On June 13, the ban...
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Tony Iommi Awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours
When King Charles III presented 78‑year‑old guitarist Tony Iommi with an MBE on 12 June 2026, the world of heavy met...
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Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter, fatally stabbed in Londons Silvertown district
On a quiet morning in Silvertown, the music world lost a powerhouse. Talay Riley, the 35‑year‑old British‑Nigerian...
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Canadian Country Music Icons Larry Delaney and Al Brisco, RCA Executive Bob Jamieson, and Singer Peabo Bryson Pass Away
On a quiet June morning, Ottawa’s music community felt a double blow: the city lost two of its most beloved figures on...
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Seattles Iconic Crocodile Club Sold to Comedy Tent Group, Aiming for Financial Stability
When the Crocodile, Seattle’s Belltown staple, changed hands, the city’s music scene held its breath. On Monday, the...
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Judge Rejects Marilyn Mansons Bid to Dismiss Ashley Walters Sexual-Assault Lawsuit
In a courtroom showdown that has drawn the attention of both music insiders and legal observers, a Los Angeles County ju...
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Bessie Heads 1960 Portrait of Dollar Brand Highlights Jazz Epistles Groundbreaking Album
In the sweltering streets of Cape Town in 1960, a 26‑year‑old pianist named Adolf Johannes Brand—later known as Do...
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Yngwie Malmsteen Shreds Sweden Rock Festival Finale and Announces New Neoclassical LP
Yngwie Malmsteen delivered a high‑energy performance on the final day of the 2026 Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg,...
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Ariana Grande Returns to the Stage in Oakland, Launches Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande performed for the first time in a concert setting since 2019 on June 6, 2026, at the Oakland Arena in Cali...
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