Daily Music Headlines

BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, saying they want their work appreciated globally beyond language and regional boundaries. The group recently wrapped its World Tour Arirang and performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.

Ed Sheeran co-wrote KATSEYE's new single "Animal" after being inspired by their hit "Gnarly." The track previews KATSEYE's upcoming EP WILD, due August 14.

Eminem is auctioning 117 autographed pairs of sneakers from his personal collection, including rare Air Jordans, with proceeds benefiting the Marshall Mathers Foundation. Bidding ends August 25.

Jean-Michel Jarre will publish Machines: A History of Electronic Music on November 24, exploring the genre's evolution through his instrument collection with contributions from Armin Van Buuren, Richie Hawtin, and others.

Country singer Willow Avalon discussed the inspirations behind her June album Pink Pocket Pistol, blending classic country sounds with songs celebrating strong Southern women.

Phoebe Bridgers revealed the 16-song track list for her third album Lost Weekend, arriving August 14, and announced a September tour with Alex G.

PRIMUS has recorded several songs for its next album, including a cover of DIO's "Holy Diver," as the band continues building chemistry with new drummer John Hoffman.

Tom Morello announced his solo rock album Everyone Gets Everything They Want, due September 25, featuring Serj Tankian, Caleb Shomo, Kneecap, and the new single "Date Night."

Carly Simon revealed she has Parkinson's disease and recently underwent treatment for skin cancer. She will release her first album of original material since 2008 on August 14.

Healthy Living made a list of the kids' TV shows that most influenced generations of music fans: Sesame Street, Blue's Clues, The Muppet Show, The Fresh Beat Band, and Schoolhouse Rock!.

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Ariana Grande is suing unnamed hackers to identify those responsible for leaking unreleased music, photos, and videos over the past 15 years, alleging hundreds of stolen files.

Slayyyter will release new single "BRAND NEW CHANEL$" on July 31 after debuting it live on opening night of her WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD Tour, fueling new album speculation.

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan released a live video for "Songs About Us," filmed during their first-ever performance together at Sanford Stadium.

A Devilskin concert in New Zealand was briefly halted after someone defecated in the mosh pit, forcing cleanup before the show resumed.

"Abbey Road: Reframed" opens August 11-22 in London, showcasing rare photos and artifacts celebrating nearly a century of music history at Abbey Road Studios.

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" tied Harry Styles' "As It Was" with 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a new benchmark for a female artist's non-holiday hit.

A Yamaha CS-80 claimed to have belonged to Vangelis is listed on Reverb for £400,000, though its provenance has not been independently verified.

Daydream Plus released an 8-bit chiptune version of its debut album exclusively on an NES cartridge, celebrating physical media and retro gaming.

Sheri Moon Zombie released her debut single, "I Love My Robot," with a Rob Zombie-directed video and a limited-edition picture disc.

Top 5 Albums:

Daughter From Hell – Gracie Abrams
You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love – Olivia Rodrigo
I'm the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Dandelion – Ella Langley
The Great Divide – Noah Kahan

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System of a Down and Faith No More announced a January/February 2027 Australia and New Zealand tour, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington. System's first Australian shows since 2012. Tickets on sale July 31.

JENNIE's "Less Than a Lover" won Billboard's new music poll with 62% of the vote. The self-co-written single arrives with a new music video.

Charli XCX released a digital deluxe edition of Music, Fashion, Film on iTunes featuring three previously physical-only B-sides after fan demand.

Gracie Abrams scores her first Billboard 200 No. 1 as Daughter From Hell debuts with 124,000 units. BTS' ARIRANG returns to the Top 10 after a vinyl boost.

Billie Joe Armstrong unveiled a signature Epiphone Les Paul Junior and Marshall amp inspired by his classic Green Day tone.

Belles teamed with Dolly Parton for "Son of Jolene," a sequel to the country classic featuring Parton's vocals.

Reba McEntire released the Ain't Gonna Keep It Waitin' EP, the third installment in her 2026 music capsule series.

D4vd's Apple Music account was hacked, briefly releasing a fake song tied to an ongoing murder case before it was removed.

Michael Stipe shared the new song "Hum Desiderata," previewing his upcoming solo album with vocals from Elizabeth Hatmaker.

Ministry announced its final album, Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery), due October 30, with a farewell tour planned for 2027.

Billboard Top 5 Singles

"Choosin' Texas" – Ella Langley
"I Knew It, I Knew You" – Taylor Swift
"Be Her" – Ella Langley
"Hate That I Made You Love Me" – Ariana Grande
"Dracula." – Tame Impala & JENNIE

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Bad Bunny tops Billboard’s monthly touring report for a record-extending 10th time as his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour wraps up another dominant run on the Boxscore charts.
Billboard
“Unidos por Venezuela,” a benefit concert and nationally televised telethon featuring Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, and others, will take place August 16 at Miami’s Kaseya Center to support earthquake relief and long-term recovery efforts.
Billboard
John Mayer has donated more than $5 million through his Heart and Armor Foundation to support scientific research into veterans’ mental health, PTSD, sleep problems, reintegration, and barriers to treatment.
Billboard
Travis Scott says his next album will push his sound beyond Utopia, drawing inspiration from Oasis, Van Halen, Parliament, Don Toliver, Raphael Saadiq, and Daft Punk while aiming for a more theatrical stadium experience.
Music-News.com
Fuji Rock Festival 2026 runs July 24–26 at Japan’s Naeba Ski Resort, with Amazon livestreaming selected sets from the xx, Khruangbin, Mitski, Turnstile, Toro y Moi, Arlo Parks, Mogwai, Kneecap, American Football, and more for free on Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app.
Pitchfork
The previously unreleased George Michael: The Faith Tour concert film, built from restored 35mm footage of two 1988 Paris shows, is set for a late-2026 theatrical release with early-access IMAX screenings in North America.
Rolling Stone
The Beach Boys have canceled or postponed nearly 30 North American shows scheduled from July 23 through September 3, saying the Mike Love-led touring group is taking a short break to recharge before returning in late September.
Variety
YouTube generated $11.06 billion in advertising revenue during Alphabet’s second quarter of 2026, up 13% year over year, while the company says subscriptions led by YouTube Music and Premium are growing even faster.
Digital Music News
And it’s Friday! Here are the freshest tracks of the week:
“Camera” by Charli xcx
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“Less than a Lover” by JENNIE
Apple Music
“Animal” by KATSEYE
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“Stranger Things” by Shania Twain
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“Haiku” by Fridayy
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Johnny Cash’s personal archives will be permanently housed at Belmont University in Nashville as part of the new Johnny Cash Learning Center, with handwritten lyrics, letters, photographs, costumes, instruments, awards, and other memorabilia supporting education, research, and public exhibitions.
⁠Billboard
Love Actually in Concert is returning for the 2026 holiday season with a 30-city North American tour pairing screenings of the 2003 romantic comedy with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack in sync, beginning Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C.
⁠Billboard
Shakira and Burna Boy’s FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” posted its biggest single-day streaming total since its release after the duo performed it during the tournament’s halftime show.
⁠Billboard
Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has overtaken The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the best-selling studio album in U.K. history, reaching 6.2 million chart units, while Queen’s Greatest Hits and ABBA’s Gold remain the country’s two best-selling albums overall.
⁠Billboard
LISA’s first feature-length documentary, Always Lalisa, will premiere in the Gala program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, offering an intimate look at the BLACKPINK star’s journey from childhood ambitions to global solo success.
⁠Music-News.com
Harry Styles canceled his July 21 concert in São Paulo due to a “tour illness,” with refunds being issued and affected fans receiving priority access to purchase tickets for his next scheduled show in the city on July 24.
⁠Music-News.com
Lily Allen will be the subject of a new feature-length documentary coming to Prime Video in 2027, tracing her rise from the “Queen of MySpace” to a global pop figure and exploring her resilience, reinvention, and return to music.
⁠Variety
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