Making New Dreamers Inc. empowers youth at ‘Dream Big, Shine Bright Recital 2026’

The Boy Band Project brings '90s nostalgia and a message of joy

The Boy Band Project brings '90s nostalgia and a message of joy

Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2026: Madonna, Ariana Grande and More

From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role []

Canada will make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027, Mark Carney says

'Most gloriously over-the-top celebration of music ... about to get even better,' PM says on Canada Day

From Independence Celebrations to National Heartbreak

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - What was meant to be an evening of music and celebration became a memorial, as those in attendance of the Independence Family Fun Day bowed their heads in prayer, sang songs of hope, and lifted up the families forever changed by the North Andros Plane Crash tragedy.

Not content to wait until Bandcamp Friday, your intrepid Noise Factor host brings you new records at 10:30PM ET. New releases from Cannabus, Black Tusk, TodoMal, Smoke Witch, and Monolord. It's going to be great - NOTE: greatness not guaranteed [Live]

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Seventeen’s V8 embraces challenge, growth on debut EP ‘V8’

Seventeen’s new unit V8 — consisting of The8 and Vernon — embarks on a new musical journey with the release of its self-titled EP on Monday. According to Pledis Entertainment, the album follows a theme of youth shaped by uncertainty, weaving together moments of wandering, confusion, recovery and growth. The eight-track release is led by the lead track “Singasong,” which the bandmates took the lead in producing alongside global producers Pharrell Williams, Mechatok, Kirara and Dylan Brady. The al

Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations”.

Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show

Mercury Rev will perform at Dolans Warehouse, on Friday July 17, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album All Is Dream, presented by Seoda Shows. The Buffalo, New York band, formed in 1989, has spent more than three decades exploring the outer reaches of psychedelic rock, earning praise from The Guardian as “a [] The post Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show appeared first on Limerick Post.

3 Formative Dream Pop Albums From the 2010s You May Have Forgotten About

Dream pop was evolving in the 2010s, with several stylistic directions to go in at that point. Synth-based beats, or indie rock-influenced dreamy jams, or, later, the integration of lo-fi hip-hop. Genres crossed over, subgenres emerged, and elements of the shoegaze and dream pop of the 90s started popping up again. For a bit in []

Robert Garcia on why his 2026 Pride playlist is an act of joy in the face of hate

U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia’s 2026 Pride playlist arrived Tuesday as a bright, danceable thing. Beyoncé and Selena, Britney Spears and Bad Bunny, RuPaul and Rosalía, the sound of a summer party curated by one of Congress’s most visible gay lawmakers.

This week in Oakland: Fourth of July BBQ at the Pardee Home Museum, and a Hyphy Holiday fundraiser to help immigrants

This week in Oakland: Fourth of July BBQ at the Pardee Home Museum, and a Hyphy Holiday fundraiser to help immigrants Other events include funk music at the Piedmont Piano Company, Benny Amón and the New Orleans Pearls at the Sound Room, and Brandon Flowers at the Fox in September.

Clive Davis, music industry executive, dead at 94

'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,' his family said.

DON’T MISS IT! “Hedwig and The Angry Inch” One-Night-Only Charity Production Hits the Abbey in L.A. on June 25

Live in Los Angeles, love cult classic rock musicals, and want to jam out while raising money for a good cause? GLAAD has the perfect evening for you. Celebrate Pride with a full production of the internationally ignored “Hedwig and The Angry Inch,” presented in the Chapel of the legendary Abbey Food Bar. An [...] The post DON’T MISS IT! “Hedwig and The Angry Inch” One-Night-Only Charity Production Hits the Abbey in L.A. on June 25 first appeared on GLAAD.

7 Signs a Music Artist Is About to Flop After a Breakout Hit

Seven warning signs that a breakout music artist is heading for a sophomore slump, from chasing trends to firing the team that built them. The post 7 Signs a Music Artist Is About to Flop After a Breakout Hit first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

Palma’s summer nights come alive with open-air concert series at Can Tàpera

Music lovers in Mallorca have a new reason to look forward to Thursday evenings this July as the popular Les []

The Timeless Talent of Sienna Spiro

The 20-year-old phenom talks giving songs what they need, turning sadness into art, and loving Frank Sinatra.

The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror

Grandpa Pudding Brains is back on the Y.M.C.A. beat, explaining that the Village People classic became a monster hit again 30 years after its original launch, which is adorable if you believe 1978 was in the Clinton administration. Y.M.C.A. came out in 1978, but Grandpa Pudding Brains says it was 30 years ago, because numbers are just little flags you wave while the band plays you off. — Read the rest The post The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror appeared first on Boing Boing.

SB19 x Bamboo and more: Puregold OPM Con 2026 celebrates OPM across generations

From nostalgic classics to the latest releases, music bridged generations at “Puregold OPM Con Generations,” celebrating the rich and diverse landscape of Filipino music. Loud cheers echoed throughout the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 11, as Filipino artists from different eras came together for a night of surprise collaborations and memorable performances. The concert [] The post SB19 x Bamboo and more: Puregold OPM Con 2026 celebrates OPM across generations appeared first on Interaksyon.

Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue

The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.

Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ platinum in UK

Thirty-four years after it became a global hit, Sweat (A La La La La Long) by reggae band Inner Circle, has earned platinum certification in the United Kingdom.On Friday, July 10, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) issued the certification which commemorates digital sales and streaming equivalent exceeding 600,000 units.Sweat (A La La La La Long) was released in July 1992 as the first single from the band’s 12th studio album Bad to the Bone.Written by band members, brothers Ian and Roger Lewis (they share co-production credits with Touter Ivy), the song’s lead vocals were sung by Carlton Coffie.Upon its release, Sweat raced to 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, 3 in the United Kingdom, and made the top ten on national charts in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Norway and Sweden.The song also went to 1 in Belgium, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland and Zimbabwe.Sweat was previously certified gold in Austria, Netherlands, Spain, and in the United States. It has platinum certification in Germany, 2x platinum in Australia and 3x platinum in New Zealand.-30-

Morocco's Gnaoua festival celebrates African roots through music and cultural exchange

The festival is known for creating unexpected collaborations between artists from different musical backgrounds, and this year's edition continued that tradition.

New Mural Immortalises Belfast Trad Musicians

New Mural Immortalises Belfast Trad Musicians

Father's Day: Music, My Aunt, My Career and My Dad

Father's Day: Music, My Aunt, My Career and My Dad

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai Students Deliver Show-Stopping Evening of Music at Dubai Opera

The Studio at Dubai Opera became a celebration of young musical talent as students from Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD) delivered an exceptional Senior Summer Concert on Monday, 22nd June. Bringing together 48 talented senior students, the performance showcased an inspiring evening of musical excellence and creativity at one of the region’s most prestigious cultural venues. Parents, teachers and [] The post Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai Students Deliver Show-Stopping Evening of Music at Dubai Opera appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Helen Sjöholm: Skuleberget Song Festival changed my life

Helen Sjöholm: Skuleberget Song Festival changed my life

Harry Styles is bleeding his own fans dry

Your first live gig is a seminal moment in any music fan’s life and must not be just for the moneyed

Wondering Who Rosalía’s Girlfriend Is? Let’s Review Her Dating History

When you’re a musical genius and you look like this? Your options are unlimited.

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Acoustic, R&B soloists headed to New York for 'K-Music Night'

Acoustic, R&B soloists headed to New York for 'K-Music Night'

Megyn Kelly reveals extravagant Fourth of July celebration plans

‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ host Megyn Kelly says this year's Independence Day celebrations will be bigger than ever, featuring an expanded marching band and a patriotic fashion show. “We’re going super big this year,” Ms Kelly told Sky News host Paul Murray. “We’re doubling the size of the marching band first of all … the first time I saw that band come down the street a couple of years ago … I cried.” “This year we’ve added a fashion show where people are going to walk the runway on the stage that I’ve built.”

Summer Nights at the Royal Castle: Music Gardens Festival Returns with Opera, Jazz, Flamenco and Grammy Winners

The post Summer Nights at the Royal Castle: Music Gardens Festival Returns with Opera, Jazz, Flamenco and Grammy Winners appeared first on Warsaw Insider.

First look inside venue where iconic singers debuted relaunching after 10 years 

First look inside venue where iconic singers debuted relaunching after 10 years

Madonna's Best Fashion Moments of All Time

For a lesson on how to express yourself, look no further than the music icon's fashion evolution

Music stars pay tribute to industry titan Clive Davis after his death at 94

Artists remembered legendary music executive Clive Davis as a visionary who helped shape generations of musicians

This 'America the Beautiful' rendition before the France vs Paraguay match will give you goosebumps

The Philadelphia Boys Choir delivered America the Beautiful with spoken word poetry, pyrotechnics and a Navy flyover at Lincoln Financial Field.

HEY JUNE! pays tribute to OPM legacy with new single ‘Ai Shite Ruyo’

HEY JUNE! surprises fans with a fresh take on a beloved Filipino classic with their rendition of “Ai Shite Ruyo,” originally recorded by legendary pop group Smokey Mountain. The release

Musicians urged to 'sue' Donald Trump over songs used at president's America 250 show

The America 250 fireworks celebration drew social media backlash after classic rock songs from artists including Bon Jovi, Journey, Chicago and Prince were used during the show

Top 10 Evergreen Gospel Albums That Every Christian Should Have On Their Playlist 

An evergreen gospel album never gets old. These albums carry powerful messages, melodies, and praise that lift your spirit no matter the decade. Below are the top 10 timeless records every Christian should keep on their daily playlist. Recorded live in 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, this album is... Read More Read » Top 10 Evergreen Gospel Albums That Every Christian Should Have On Their Playlist on YNaija

Inside Ariana Grande's World After Ethan Slater Breakup

For Ariana Grande, it seems like each year keeps getting sweeter and sweeter (or should we say sweetener?). Take this last one, for instance. A few popular highlights for the singer—who celebrates...

Open-air series launched: The Offspring bring 1990s punk nostalgia to Luxexpo

The Offspring opened Luxexpo's summer concert series with a nostalgic set packed with 1990s hits, playful covers, and a crowd-winning finale.