Daily Music Headlines

Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats revealed he battled a debilitating autoimmune disease that impacted his ability to play guitar. After treatment at the Mayo Clinic and overcoming a kratom addiction, he’s preparing for a summer tour.

Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with shows at Paris La Défense Arena, resuming postponed dates following her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.

n0trixx’s debut LP “A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia” blends metalcore, EDM, and industrial, with each track exploring different mental health struggles drawn from personal experience.

Ben Lovett has opened Pacific Electric Music Club in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to support artists through community-driven live programming.

The UK Government has scrapped its proposed AI copyright opt-out plan after industry backlash, opting instead for a new consultation to balance innovation and rights protection.

Parkway Drive has cut ties with former employee Jed Gordon after his guilty plea in an underage sex offense case, issuing an apology and expressing support for the victim.

Flea released his debut solo album “Honora,” a jazz project featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave, highlighting his trumpet work.

Ashnikko brought her “Smoochies” tour to Shrine Auditorium, delivering a nearly two-hour set spanning her catalog, including fan-favorite collaborations.

Top 5 Albums:
5. DTMF – Bad Bunny
4. Unique – P1Harmony (Debut)
3. Mutiny After Midnight – Johnny BlueSky and the Dark Clouds (Debut)
2. I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
1.Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally – Harry Styles
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Harry Styles stays at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week with Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., while Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds debut at No. 3 with Sturgill Simpson’s best opening week yet and P1Harmony lands at No. 4 with its highest-charting album.
Billboard

BTS’ Arirang opened with 110 million Spotify streams, setting a new record for a K-pop album debut and ranking among the biggest first-day launches in Spotify history.
Variety

BTS’ Arirang also won Billboard’s fan poll for favorite new release of the week with 94% of the vote.
Billboard

Country singer and former The Bachelorette contestant James McCoy Taylor was re-arrested in Texas in connection with a 2024 assault and unlawful restraint case.
AL.com

Foo Fighters have released “Caught In The Echo,” the first single from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy.
Alternative Nation

A new handwriting review questions whether the final lines of Kurt Cobain’s suicide note were written by someone else, though Seattle Police have not changed their conclusion that he died by suicide.
Alternative Nation

Former Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi has sued the band for $4 million, alleging he was not properly credited for work connected to Generation Swine.
Alternative Nation

The Sistine Chapel hosted the world premiere of James MacMillan’s Angels Unawares, a new sacred oratorio performed by The Sixteen.
Aleteia

Top 5 Singles

“Choosin Texas” - Ella Langley
“Man I Need” - Olivia Dean
“I Just Might” - Bruno Mars
“American Girls.” - Harry Styles
“Ordinary” - Alex Warren

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BTS released Arirang, their first full-length album in six years, while RM will still appear in the group’s live Netflix comeback show despite an ankle injury suffered during rehearsal that will limit his movement onstage.
Forbes

Muse announced their 10th studio album, The Wow! Signal, due June 26, as the band leans into a sci-fi concept inspired by the real 1977 “Wow! signal.”
Music-News

The 2026 ACM Radio Awards honored top country stations and on-air personalities across multiple market sizes during Country Radio Seminar ahead of the 61st ACM Awards.
Billboard

Taylor Swift will appear at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26 in Los Angeles, where she leads all nominees with nine nods.
Billboard

Most of Tina Turner’s music catalog rights, along with her name, image, and likeness rights, have been acquired by Pophouse in a deal involving BMG.
Music-News

Netflix is reportedly exploring a large-scale live arena tour based on KPop Demon Hunters as it looks to expand the franchise beyond streaming.
Music-News

Michael Smith has pleaded guilty in a landmark AI-assisted streaming fraud case after prosecutors said he used bots and AI-generated songs to pull in more than $8 million in royalties.
MBW

New Releases

SWIM - BTS
Loving Life Again - Ella Langley
Click Clack Symphony - RAYE
Dinner Party - Niall Horan
Be With You - Muse
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Jay-Z will celebrate Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint with two Yankee Stadium shows on July 10 and 11, marking 30 years since his debut and 25 years since the 2001 classic.
Billboard

Miley Cyrus says a Super Bowl Halftime Show feels like “too much pressure,” though she has not ruled it out if she can make it a meaningful, career-spanning performance.
Billboard

BMG is suing Anthropic, alleging the AI company used nearly 500 copyrighted songs and lyrics without permission to train Claude.
Music Business Worldwide

Roland has unveiled Melody Flip, an AI-powered tool that analyzes audio and suggests new melodies while positioning itself as a creative partner rather than a replacement for artists.
Digital Music News

Lorde says she has left Universal Music Group after her contract expired, making her independent for now as she pursues a clean slate and full creative control.
Pitchfork

Willie Nelson will release Dream Chaser on May 29, his 156th studio album, featuring a rare co-write with Bob Dylan.
Pitchfork

Global recorded music revenue hit $31.7 billion in 2025, up 6.4%, with paid subscriptions climbing to 837 million worldwide.
Music Business Worldwide
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Lollapalooza 2026 lineup announced, led by Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, Jennie, John Summit, The xx, and The Smashing Pumpkins, blending major global acts with rising artists.
https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/187799/Charli-XCX-Lorde-and-Tate-McRae-to-headline-Lollapalooza-2026
Lil Wayne extends his Tha Carter 20th anniversary tour into 2026 with 25+ new North American dates. 2 Chainz joins most shows, The Game appears select dates; tickets on sale this week.
https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-wayne-tha-carter-anniversary-tour-dates-2026-extended-1236201295/
J Balvin and Jay Wheeler hit No. 1 on Latin Airplay with “Si Te Vas.” Balvin earns his 40th chart-topper, extending his record for most No. 1s.
https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/j-balvin-jay-wheeler-si-ti-vas-number-1-latin-airplay-chart-1236201335/
Cardi B launches Grow-Good Beauty hair-care line inspired by her Dominican roots and DIY routines. The line debuts April 14 via her website.
https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/cardi-b-hair-care-line-1236201169/
Peter Frampton announces Carry the Light, his first album of new material in 16 years, out May 15. Features Tom Morello, H.E.R., and Sheryl Crow.
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/peter-frampton-first-album-16-years-carry-the-light-1236201567/
The Wallflowers announce a 30th anniversary tour for Bringing Down the Horse, running April–November 2026 across North America and Europe.
https://pitchfork.com/news/the-wallflowers-announce-bringing-down-the-horse-anniversary-tour/
Tencent Music surpasses 20M “Super VIP” subscribers, signaling strong demand for high-priced, fan-focused streaming tiers with exclusive perks.
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tencent-music-now-has-20m-super-vip-subscribers-heres-what-that-means-for-chinas-largest-music-streamer/
Spotify hosts invite-only “Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE” NYC event March 23 for top listeners, featuring performance and Q&A tied to upcoming album ARIRANG.
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/17/spotify-bts-swimside-nyc-event/
Billboard Global 200:
#1 American Girls – Harry Styles
#2 Stateside – PinkPantheress ft. Zara Larsson
#3 Risk It All – Bruno Mars
#4 Man I Need – Olivia Dean
#5 DTMF – Bad Bunny
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