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DealsDavid Kershenbaum Sells Fast Car Producer Royalties to HarbourView
HarbourView Equity Partners acquires producer David Kershenbaum's royalty rights, including Tracy Chapman's Fast Car.
September 3, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles Together Together Tour 2026 MSG Residency
Harry Styles brings his Together, Together tour to Madison Square Garden for a 26-night New York residency.
September 3, 2026
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OMB Peezy Drops "Save Your Life" Single September 4
The lead single from his forthcoming album Save Yourself interpolates The Fray's "How To Save a Life" and arrives with a music video.
September 3, 2026
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Adds Miko Marks and More
The free Golden Gate Park festival announces its fourth round of artists for October 2, 4, plus a tribute night honoring Steve Earle
September 2, 2026
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The Avalanches 'No Bad Memories' Album Tracklist Revealed
The Australian group's fourth studio album arrives October 16 on Interscope Capitol with 31 tracks and features from Jamie xx, Karen O, Rivers Cuomo, and more.
September 2, 2026
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Ashe Announces Album 'The Girl Of Your Dreams' October 16
The Atlantic Records debut arrives alongside new single 'Funeral' and a lead single with 15 million Spotify streams in three weeks.
September 2, 2026
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Logic1000 ft Christine and the Queens "The Only One" Single
The collaboration drops alongside a dance film directed by Dora Paphides, ahead of Logic1000's second album Confirmation! on October 2.
September 2, 2026
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Yo Gangsta Nominated at 2026 MTV VMAs for "La Villa"
The Colombian producer and artist earns a Best Latin nod alongside Ryan Castro and Kapo at the September 27 ceremony in Los Angeles.
September 2, 2026
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Big Moochie Grape and Zaytoven Drop "Big Deposits" Single
The PRE signee and the multi-platinum producer preview their collaborative album Grapetoven with a new track featuring Bally Babby.
September 1, 2026
IndustryRIAA 2026 Mid-Year Report: U.S. Music Revenue Hits $6 Billion
Streaming leads growth at $4.9 billion as CD sales surge 58% in early 2026.
September 1, 2026
CultureChaka Khan and Q Parker Join Living Legends Foundation Gala
Chaka Khan and 112's Q Parker take honorary roles at the Living Legends Foundation 35th anniversary gala.
September 1, 2026
- Deals
KATSEYE Teams With Hershey's for Creme Bar Campaign
KATSEYE reimagines their 'Pinky Up' gesture for a new Hershey's Creme Bars partnership.
September 1, 2026
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414JungleBaby Drops "Blocklist" Single, Announces EP
The Milwaukee rapper's second EP, Everybody Watching, arrives September 4th with nine tracks and a feature from Philly artist Surf7.
September 1, 2026
- Charts
Los Dos de Tamaulipas Hit Top 3 on Hot Latin Songs
Twin duo Los Dos de Tamaulipas chart norteño hits and prep a Grupo Frontera collab.
August 31, 2026
Tour NewsAyra Starr Headlines NFL London Halftime Show This October
Ayra Starr becomes the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL International Game halftime show.
August 31, 2026
CultureKesha Launches Adore Me Lingerie Campaign as Independent Artist
Kesha's first lingerie collaboration as an independent artist reflects her creative and personal freedom.
August 31, 2026
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Drop Before The World Blows
Erykah Badu's first album in 16 years arrives via a collab with The Alchemist, featuring Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, and Thundercat.
August 31, 2026
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Cardi B 'AH HA' Video Shot in Brooklyn Streets
Cardi B's 'AH HA' music video brings Brooklyn energy and her 30th top 10 rap hit.
August 31, 2026
Tour NewsSturgill Simpson Johnny Blue Skies Surprise Nashville Show 2026
Sturgill Simpson debuted Mutiny After Midnight live at a 200-cap Nashville bar ahead of his arena tour.
August 31, 2026
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Skyla Tylaa Drops Afrohouse Single "Makuhia" with Chlöe and Sofiya Nzau
The DJ and recording artist links up with a five-time GRAMMY nominee and one of African electronic music's most-streamed voices for a cross-cultural dancefloor record.
August 31, 2026
CultureMon Laferte Sells Out Radio City, Juanes Leads Chocó Relief
Mon Laferte's Femme Fatale tour hits Radio City Music Hall as Juanes anchors the Marea Viva earthquake relief campaign.
August 31, 2026
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Young Thug and YSL Drop Slime Language 3 Double Album
Young Thug and YSL Records surprise-release the 41-track Slime Language 3 with Travis Scott, Future, Lil Baby, and more.
August 31, 2026
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Cardi B 'AH HA' Music Video Cost Over $1 Million
Cardi B says NYPD permits pushed her 'AH HA' video budget past $1 million.
August 31, 2026
CultureOlivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette Perform Ironic Duet
Rodrigo surprised Daisy Chain Fields with Morissette after a last-minute lineup change.
August 31, 2026
CultureKATSEYE Appears at Daisy Chain Fields After Canceling Set
Three KATSEYE members showed up at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival despite a last-minute cancellation.
August 31, 2026
Tour NewsHarry Styles MSG Residency: Taylor Swift Wedding Joke and More
Harry Styles drops a Taylor Swift wedding quip on night three of his record-breaking MSG residency.
August 31, 2026
DealsUniversal Music Latino Partners with YaBoyyWill on Reparto Platform
Universal Music Latino and Cuban streamer YaBoyyWill launch Toma Este Reparto, a new platform spotlighting the Cuban reparto music scene.
August 31, 2026
CultureCretin Family Ramones Tribute at Hollywood Forever Cemetery 2025
Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker, and Tim Armstrong honored the Ramones' 50th anniversary in Los Angeles.
August 31, 2026
DealsGaga Music and Warp Publishing Form Independent Partnership
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing deepen their alliance, expanding global sync and songwriting opportunities.
August 31, 2026
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Andrew W.K. Releases "Temptation To Exist" Album
The rock provocateur trades maximalist anthems for an instrumental jazz-noir record, out now
August 31, 2026
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skaiwater Drops Surprise Album "Femme Fatale"
The UK artist's 12-track project pulls from Caribbean rhythms, Afrobeats, and a Young Thug-era visual language to build something that doesn't belong to one scene.
August 31, 2026
- Deals
YaBoyyWill and Universal Music Latino Launch Reparto Platform
"Toma Este Reparto!" opens recording sessions in Miami this September for independent and established Cuban Reparto artists
August 31, 2026
- Culture
Jaylen Brown 741 Frequency Fest Draws 15,000 at Boston Common
Lil Baby, Lil Jon, FERG, Joyner Lucas, Veeze, and Smino performed at a free farewell event as Brown prepares to join the Philadelphia 76ers
August 31, 2026
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EST Gee "Bigger Than The Devil" Album Drops September 11
The Louisville rapper releases two new singles ahead of his CMG/Interscope debut and a European tour starting October 14.
August 28, 2026
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Rob49 and Sexyy Red Drop "In The Club" Single
The New Orleans rapper leads off his fifth album "Life of the Party" with a club-ready video featuring Sexyy Red.
August 28, 2026
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HXG Drop New Single "Versus" Before New Project
The Opium duo follows "RedRum" with a hard-hitting loyalty anthem and a ComplexCon Los Angeles date on October 3.
August 28, 2026
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Alex Warren Drops Album "WILDCHILD" feat. Nile Rodgers, John Mayer
The Atlantic Records sophomore album arrives with a music video for "Emerald Eyes" and a world arena tour currently running in Australia.
August 28, 2026
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DaBaby 'Pop Dat Thang' Certified Platinum, Catalog Gets 40 RIAA Wins
The 'Be More Grateful' single tops Urban Radio and spawns remixes with GloRilla, Yung Miami, and David Guetta as DaBaby's back catalog earns new certifications across albums and singles.
August 28, 2026
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Ken Carson EP 'cartunez' Out Now on Xperimenting Tour
The 13-track project arrives while Carson is mid-tour, with Barclays Center and ComplexCon still ahead.
August 27, 2026
- Culture
David Byrne "Who Is The Sky?" Tour Becomes 70mm Film
Brady Corbet directs concert film shot at the Hippodrome in Baltimore as the world tour nears its final date
August 27, 2026
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Willow Avalon Covers "You're So Vain" for Spotify Singles
The Nashville artist recorded the Carly Simon classic with an all-female band, following her sophomore album Pink Pocket Pistol on Atlantic Outpost.
August 26, 2026
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Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age reveal Perfecth, out October 30 on Matador, with new single 'Insignificant Other' dropping now.
August 26, 2026
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Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album Perfecth
QOTSA drop new single 'Insignificant Other' and confirm fall release date for Perfecth.
August 26, 2026
IndustryLuminate Is Adding AI Music Labels to Its Platform This Year
Luminate announces a framework to tag AI-generated music across streaming data and artist profiles.
August 26, 2026
CultureOzzy Osbourne Prince of Darkness Haunted House Opens at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando's Ozzy Osbourne haunted house debuts August 28 for Halloween Horror Nights 35.
August 26, 2026
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Dan + Shay Release New Album Young on Warner Records
Dan + Shay's most personal album yet, Young, arrives after a near-breakup, new management, and a viral national anthem moment.
August 26, 2026
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE New Album Drops September 30 on EMI
Japanese pop-rock band Mrs. GREEN APPLE announces their sixth album, out September 30, following a historic stadium run in Tokyo.
August 26, 2026
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Charli xcx Nominated for Best Original Song at World Soundtrack Awards
Charli xcx's 'House' from Wuthering Heights earns a World Soundtrack Awards nod, keeping Oscar buzz alive.
August 26, 2026
CultureSoundgarden and Taylor Momsen to Headline Seahawks Halftime Show
Taylor Momsen joins Soundgarden for the Seattle Seahawks home opener halftime show on September 9.
August 26, 2026
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Renny Conti Shares New Single "Leaving The Zoo"
The Brooklyn singer-songwriter previews his debut Mom + Pop album 'Split Second,' due September 25, with a new single built around grief, distortion, and a leap into the unknown.
August 26, 2026
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Jackboy Drops "Far From Average" Video from New Album
The EMPIRE artist and 1804 Records founder releases the intro track visual from 'I Can't Do No Wrong'
August 25, 2026
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Surf7 Drops New Single and Video "Get In Mode"
The Philly rapper follows a breakout summer with a new solo release dropping August 26.
August 25, 2026
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The Game on Drake Verse Cut From No Brakes
The Game says he pulled a Drake verse from 'No Brakes' to keep the peace on the West Coast.
August 25, 2026
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greek Drops EP 'DANCE BREAK' and 'Hold Me' Video
The Virginia-raised multi-hyphenate releases a five-track project and kicks off a North American headline tour the same week.
August 24, 2026
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Shudder To Think Announce 'Who Sent You?' EP
The DC post-hardcore band returns with a three-song EP on Dischord Records and three fall tour dates including a Los Angeles stop at Hollywood Forever.
August 24, 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo Drops 'Serena Joy' CD Single at Indie Record Store
Rodrigo surprise-released 'Serena Joy' exclusively at a Southern California indie shop ahead of Daisy Chain Fields.
August 24, 2026
CultureZara Larsson and PinkPantheress Perform Stateside Live Together
The two pop stars shared a stage for the first time at All Points East in London.
August 24, 2026
Tour NewsKehlani World Tour Hits Barclays Center With Cardi B Surprise
Kehlani's sold-out Brooklyn stop proved queer, vocal-forward R&B can headline arenas.
August 24, 2026
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Small Pond Announce Album "Soft Burn" Out October 21
The Portland, ME indie rock band releases lead single "Silver Coin" and shares six tour dates ahead of their sophomore LP produced by Alex Farrar.
August 22, 2026
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Sophie Lloyd Reimagines Carmel "More! More! More!" EP
The Glitterbox resident gets vault access to London Records' back catalogue for the four-track London Revisited EP, out September 18.
August 22, 2026
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