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Sunny Hill Festival has named Fever its Official International Ticketing Partner for 2026. The partnership will expand global ticket access for the Kosovo festival, which returns to Prishtina from July 31 to August 2 with Katy Perry, Martin Garrix, Lewis Capaldi, Dhurata Dora and more.

NINETEEN MINUTES LATER announces Fall 2026 multi-city tour dates, including theater stops in Boston and Glenside. Presented by AYA, the Denver rock band brings its high-energy performance and emotionally direct songwriting to the road.

2026 American Idol winner Hannah Harper drops her eagerly awaited new single “Married Into This Town” via 19 Recordings/Atlantic Outpost, alongside a packed tour.

INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss releases The Prospector, a 12-song Country/Americana album, and returns to the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate its release.

Hood Made Empire releases “Roll N Ride,” a new West Coast hip-hop single featuring Suga Free. Available July 10 via Thump Records, the track blends lowrider-inspired grooves, confident lyricism, and contemporary production.

Three-time GRAMMY winner NE-YO releases Highway 79, his 10th studio album and first country-inspired project, featuring Luke Laird, Charles Kelley, BRELAND and more.

Nashville singer-songwriter Macy Todd releases her debut EP pretty ruthless via Atlantic Outpost and joins Willow Avalon's Pink Pocket Pistol Tour this fall.

LA-based rising pop artist Seanna Pereira releases her debut EP Love Department, with a live performance video directed by Matty Vogel (Billie Eilish, Halsey).

Whitney Whitney returns with the deeply personal single “All That It Is” after openly sharing her vocal recovery journey, ahead of her July 31 Lollapalooza debut.

Indie-pop artist Cade Hoppe returns with his new single and video "Lake Michigan," another preview of his forthcoming album Safer at a Distance.

Rising Canadian R&B artist Myles Lloyd returns with his new single "One Sided," a song about a relationship that has become painfully unbalanced.

Greek superstar Konstantinos Argiros makes history with Kabanes, the first Greek-language album to debut on Billboard's Top World Albums and Top Album Sales charts.

Onur Sertel releases “Retro Wave Synth Besk,” a four-track instrumental EP inspired by ’80s and ’90s synth sounds. The release blends vintage atmosphere, modern production, and emotional storytelling rooted in memory, sincerity, and melody.

Ohio alt artist Knox releases new single and music video “After the After Party” and announces his sophomore album My Midwest Best, out 2 oktober 2026.

EKKL Entertainment sets an August 14 theatrical release for faith-based drama Elijah Peel, executive produced by Willie & Korie Robertson and starring Kevin Sorbo.

Detroit rapper Big Key releases his highly anticipated mixtape Son of OD, his first full project since returning home, available on all platforms now.

Ron Morven releases “Meet Me at Shu Ibiza,” a cinematic electronic-dance single inspired by Ibiza nights, emotional club energy, and immersive summer atmosphere.

Nolan Taylor has announced a run of headline shows kicking off September 2 in Indianapolis, followed by fall dates supporting Shovels & Rope.

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm will perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's July 10 opening of the “Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name” exhibit.

Brazilian dream-pop artist Late Again releases "Crazy or Stupid," the second single from his upcoming EP I Dreamt I Was Awake, out 8th July 2026.

Charlie Lim announces a live session video for "The Hardest Thing" featuring Tamzene, recorded at The Mews in London and premiering on YouTube 4th July 2026.

Katie Fee unwinds with her carefree new summer single "Nothing Right," now available on all streaming platforms.

"Canada's Country Gentleman" Tommy Hunter, beloved host of The Tommy Hunter Show, has died at 89.

Charley Crockett officially releases his 17th studio album, Clovis, out now on all DSPs via Atlantic Outpost.

Sweetbreads shares two new singles, "Ben" and "Satisfy," an early glimpse into her forthcoming debut album Punisher of Love.

Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux premiere "All Summer (feat. BH)" from PROLIFIC, arriving August 14 via All Money In/Out The Blue/Atlantic Records.

Rising Chilean sensation AKRIILA returns with new single and music video "roger," out now via Atlantic Records ahead of her new album and debut US tour.

T. Graham Brown celebrates America's 250th birthday on SiriusXM's Live Wire with Aaron Tippin, patriotic country favorites, July broadcast dates, and upcoming tour dates.

Cameron Whitcomb premieres the official video for “Kingdom of Fear,” following his Billboard Hot 100 debut and ahead of The Kingdom of Fear Tour.

Charley Crockett's Clovis returns to DSPs July 3 through Atlantic Outpost, with CDs available now at ClovisOfficial.com.

Noise Dept releases new single “Given” via CD Records/10K Projects and supports The Neighbourhood on their Wourld Tour.

Contact Sports kick off a new era with “Me & My Machine,” a striking companion visual, and upcoming release events.

Planet Patrol returns with a bilingual EDM remake of the 1982 electro classic “Play at Your Own Risk,” featuring Davinci Valentin. The release launches a series of new versions through Thump Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group.

Luke Borchelt releases freshman album Water Town, a tribute to home arriving ahead of his first headline tour.

ASAVA continue their creative journey with new single “Valhalla,” an official visual, and a Riot Fest performance.

Brothel in Belize unveil Machine Machine, a 12-track album expanding their dark electronic and cyberpunk-inspired sound.

The Lost Boys cast album shares “Superpower” ahead of the official cast recording release July 24.

Girlfriend, Wife release debut EP God Made Me a Star, a 7-track project featuring new single “Kinda Mean.”

Wild Horses share “Sunrise on the Absaroke,” a road-born single with a cinematic official music video.

Niko Rubio shares a live rendition of Mazzy Star's “Fade Into You” as an ode to fans after recent live milestones.

Charlotte MacInnes releases debut EP Highwater via Atlantic Records, featuring “Beast,” “Struck,” and “Celestial.”

Olivia C. Dacal releases “My Tragic Love Story” via Atlantic Records with an official video and All Points East festival date.

The New York Knicks trade hoops for the microphone to face Nick Cannon and his Wild 'N Out team in a live comedy championship battle at Barclays Center on 28 juni 2026. A new member of the Knicks lineup will be revealed each day leading up to the show.

KOTA! releases “MORE,” a bold dance-pop self-love anthem about recognizing when love is no longer enough and choosing yourself. Co-written and produced by Matt Attard, the track pairs rap-led verses with powerful pop vocals and an unapologetic message of self-worth. An official music video is set to follow this summer.

The War And Treaty announce US headline tour dates celebrating The Story of Michael and Tanya, with presales beginning June 23.

Hilary Duff launches the lucky me tour with a sold-out West Palm Beach show and shares global dates for the Live Nation-promoted run.

The Follower of Christ, a Christian singer and composer, releases his new single "HOLY" on all streaming platforms 3 juli 2026. The song is a faith-based prayer for the renewal of creation and the revival of the church.

Grammy-winning dancehall icon Beenie Man will headline Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Sunday, 28 juni 2026. The "King of the Dancehall" brings Caribbean music to one of live entertainment's biggest stages.

KOTA! returns 23 juni 2026 with "MORE" — a dance-pop empowerment anthem about demanding more from love and life. Produced by Matt Attard (BTS' Jin), it moves from quirky rap verses to a defiant self-worth chorus. Pre-save now.

The Pocket Gods release their final protest single “The Sound of Silence (SOS)” — a 30-second track of pure silence highlighting Spotify’s unfair royalties to artists. The release comes ahead of the world premiere of their documentary Inspired: From the 30 Second Song to the £1 M

Sullyman The Third releases Condo Florida, a 10-song concept album on South Tenth Records that revisits Hotel California themes through classic rock storytelling, present-day concerns, and music for today’s baby boomer and over-55 listeners.

Canadian electronic artist Phunky London announces Angel Fire, a new progressive house and melodic techno release arriving June 13 via AndesVault.

"Old Glory Sings by Pickleback Shine is a powerful patriotic country-rock anthem celebrating America's 250th Anniversary, freedom, and unity."

Civil rights attorney and musician Alan Schorr releases One Voice, a powerful concept album inspired by real discrimination, whistleblower, and social justice cases. Blending folk, rock, blues, gospel, and hip-hop, the album celebrates the power of one voice to create change.

New Media Film Festival® has announced its 2026 Music Nominees, highlighting international creators whose work reflects the growing role of music in visual storytelling. The slate includes world premieres, U.S. premieres, and projects from established musicians, Broadway performers, and multidisciplinary artists.

Tiwizzy's new EP "Ungrateful African Youth" is a bold Afro Hip-Hop project exploring identity and cultural expectations. Reclaiming a misunderstood label, the 'East foreign boy" gives a voice to a generation navigating pressure and self- discovery.

Orange County artist Ella Quynh releases “Iconic,” her debut single, via Yellobird Records and The Orchard. The guitar-driven pop track pairs catchy hooks with youthful energy and introduces the 16-year-old singer-songwriter’s soulful, rock-influenced sound.

Pseutopia frontman Laji George announces his first solo album, “Out of Line,” and the lead single “Alone,” out 14 maj 2026. The new release channels grunge-rooted songwriting, emotional honesty, and a more intimate side of his artistry.

James Knight, an established R&B artist with a strong musical lineage, is building momentum after a high-profile Philadelphia appearance. Known for his soulful vocals, modern R&B sound, and commanding stage presence, Knight continues to expand his fanbase and industry recognition

Ella Quynh has signed an artist development agreement with Yellobird Records ahead of her debut single, “Iconic,” arriving 14 maj 2026. The partnership expands her work with Jon Ingoldsby and includes songwriting, production, marketing, and distribution support.

Creator/Composer Ashley Jana unveils "Figaro: An Original Musical" Reimagined following a packed out London Palladium premiere. This 45+ track musical concept album features a massive creative overhaul, over 20 new songs, and a visceral magical thriller narrative.

Chicago artist Billion releases Welcome to Chernobyl: Part I — a cinematic mid-tempo bass and electronic concept album on the 40th anniversary of the disaster. 8 tracks. 8 historically rooted stories. A portion of all proceeds go to Ukrainian refugee relief. Out 24 april 2026.

Southern California singer Ella Quynh announces her new pop-rock single “Iconic,” out May 14. Co-written with Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Jon Ingoldsby, the track blends Ella’s soulful R&B vocals with gritty rock energy and infectious pop hooks.

Rock band A Thousand Reasons, hailing from Reading, PA, reimagines Seether's "Broken" featuring vocalist Volpe Vetrano. A raw, emotional, and genuinely goosebump-inducing reimagining of a beloved 2000s anthem. Out now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.

Monika Spruch is expanding Catwalk Opera, a contemporary performance concept that fuses opera, EDM, cinematic sound, and fashion for global audiences, with new opportunities in live performance, fashion, film, and cross-genre collaboration.

The European International Music Awards® (EIMA®) launches as a new international music competition recognizing artistic excellence across genres and creative roles. Its inaugural edition drew artists from about 50 countries and awarded 184 medals across multiple categories.

Rising singer-songwriter Hailey Rae will perform at The Bitter End in New York City on 11 april 2026. The show marks a key live milestone as she brings her growing catalog of original music to audiences in an intimate setting.

Kat B debuta en México con “Te Quedas o Te Vas”, un sencillo de pop latino contemporáneo que explora la tensión entre el amor y la incertidumbre. La artista estadounidense de raíces nicaragüenses y venezolanas presenta una primera propuesta en español con producción pulida y una interpretación emocionalmente directa.

Kat B introduces her debut single “Te Quedas o Te Vas,” a contemporary Latin pop release exploring the tension between love and uncertainty. The American artist of Nicaraguan and Venezuelan roots brings polished production and emotionally direct lyrics to a strong first release.

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers release Hell to Breakfast, the band’s ninth studio album. The new record arrives as Roger Clyne marks 30 years since Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, the debut album he first released with The Refreshments.

Atlanta family music project MIRRORMORE releases its debut album “Smoke &,” a reflective 12-track indie-pop record shaped by lyrics first written during long technology consulting calls.

Internationellt erkänd haitisk sångerska och låtskrivare Natalie Jean släpper Unbreakable Spirit den 6 mars, ett nytt album som blandar soul, Americana och samtida influenser. Med “Born to Lead,” i spetsen utforskar projektet motståndskraft, mjukhet, ledarskap och den emotionella sanningen om kvinnors levda upplevelser.

RM Artist Development Services LLC, grundat av Risa Matsuki, lanserar en artistinriktad konsultplattform för oberoende musiker med fokus på promotion, distribution, rättighetsförvaltning och karriärutveckling.

Kaliforniskt Americana-rock duo The Taproots återvänder med “Comedy of Fools,” deras andra studioalbum. Den nya utgåvan blandar rock, folk, country, reggae och Americana-influenser över nio ursprungliga, textdrivna spår, med Tom Walters och Nicole Cassingham i spetsen för projektet.

Atlanta-rapparen Big Money Blitz firar RIAA Gold-certifiering för “Pressure (Shawty You Pressure).” Den framgångsrika singeln har överskridit 500 000 certifierade enheter i USA, genererat mer än 75 miljoner strömmar och hjälpt till att positionera Blitz för en större 2026-säsong.

Mohamed Rifaís dansvänliga singel “Cool” (11 december 2025) överstiger 10M YouTube-visningar, når #1 på OLT20 i Libanon och Popnable i Marocko, och når #1 på Anghami i Marocko, Jordanien och Algeriet. Producerad av SS Heliodor Australia med Universal Music MENA.

Sångerska och låtskrivare Stella Mabry delar “Bored,”, en intim indie-pop/indie-folk-låt som utforskar “what if”-tankarna om ny kärlek efter ett första hjärtesorg. Skriven av Mabry och Shawn Brashear; producerad av Wyatt och Aaron Mones. Ut den 25 februari 2026.

Hellbender Vinyl har utsetts till mottagare av 2026 års kvalitetsföretagspris för exceptionell service och branschledarskap inom anpassad vinyl. Det Pittsburgh-baserade pressföretaget tillskriver sitt teams hantverk och lovar fortsatt kvalitetskontroll när de utvidgar verksamheten 2026

Majestic Phoenix samarbetar med BrownLeeEntertainment (BLE Nashville) och säkrar global distribution via The Orchard (Sony). Avtalet stödjer redaktionell pitching, sync och artistutveckling. Nästa utgivning: “Revelation (Drop, Reimagined)” den 6 mars 2026.

Emerald Sun släpper “Massive Attack,”, en högenergi-elektro-rap-party-hymn med Lou Vicious, inspirerad av en Darwin-natt och raffinerad för globala spellistor.

MAKIE släpper “Will You Love Me When,”, en live-inspelad Americana-duett med Shawn Mullins. Singeln är den första utgåvan från MAKIE:s kommande vinylalbum Constellations, som släpps i höst.

Sol Centric, 18-årig artist från Boca Raton, debuterar med singeln och den officiella musikvideon “Remember Me.”. Utgiven den 23 januari, är den 3:15 långa explicita låten producerad av Grammy-vinnaren Drew Correa; Miami-videon regisserad av Grey Smoley och lagd till Vevo's “Incoming Pop.”.

Marocko-födda, kanadensisk-uppvuxna artisten El Mehdi utvidgar sin debut-EP “Salam” (30 januari via Renaissance/AWAL) med “El Film,”, en slående självregisserad musikshortfilm som utvidgar projektets art-pop-vision till en definierande kulturell uttalande.

Sevenfold Entertainment lanseras som ett Nashville-baserat, multidisciplinärt företag grundat av Angel Jennings och Stephen Martines. Fokuserat på artisthantering, live-turnéstrategi, varumärkespartnerskap och kreativ utveckling, kopplar Sevenfold talang till hållbara möjligheter inom musik, film, television och upplevelsebaserad underhållning.

Breakout global phenomenon Freya Skye proudly unveils her highly anticipated stardust EP, available worldwide today.

Parson James släpper “Water Me” den 23 jan 2026, en rå, gospel-inspirerad ballad om att bli torr, be om hjälp och välja tillväxt. Med bakgrundssång från Joanna “JoJo” Levesque och tangenter av Phil Lewis, signalerar singeln en ny era från “Stole The Show”-hitmakaren.

Chris Williams och Kid Reverie släpper “Strawberry Moon,”, en varm, atmosfärisk folk-singel lett av Steve Varnys sång. Byggd på organiska akustiska texturer och rymlig arrangement, spårar den minne, avstånd och kärlek precis utom räckhåll. Ute nu på alla stora streaming-plattformar.

Audiotool lanserar den öppna betan av sin omdesignade Audiotool Studio och debuterar NEXUS, en öppen utvecklarplattform/API för att bygga och ansluta anpassade instrument, effekter, AI-tjänster och plugin-liknande verktyg direkt i multiplayer-moln-DAW-sessioner

Hellbender Vinyl firar ett utmärkt 2025 för oberoende musik på vinyl, gratulerar kunderna till nya vinylutgåvor från 7”-singlar till fullängds-LP. Det Pittsburgh-baserade tryckeriföretaget betonar sitt åtagande för kvalitet, samarbete och tillförlitliga tidsplaner när efterfrågan på fysiska medier växer.

Bryan Jack tillkännager debutalbumet The Marfa Drive, som släpps den 12 mars 2026 – ett album-först, 11-spårigt Americana-album producerat av Jack och inspelat i Austin/Driftwood. Höjdpunkter inkluderar “Big in the Bend,”, “Lightning Lane,” och “You’re Allowed” (ISC-semifinalist). Release-konsert på Cactus Cafe.

Fantompass belyser “Dark Night,”, en konceptuell progressiv-rocklåt inspirerad av Johannes av Korset. Tillgänglig som Radio Edit (press/radiofokus) och Extended Version, den blandar skiftande mått, flöjt/sax-kontrapunkt och lagerade vokaler. Strömmar nu med en internationell radiokampanj.

ContactAnyCelebrity.com avtäcker “The 25 Most Wanted Celebrities of 2025,”, lett av Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem och Dolly Parton. Rankningarna baseras på 1 870 360 webbplatsbesök och kontaktförsök från 1 januari–29 december 2025.

Parallel Society har avslöjat den första vågen av artister för sin 2026-utgåva i Lissabon, Portugal. Den tvådagarskulturella evenemanget börjar den 6 mars med dag 1:s “[un]konferens”, följt av dag 2:s cross-genremusikprogram, med Apparat (Live), Kode9, Calibre, Moses Boyd, Gilles Peterson, Clark (AV) och fler.

Black Pistol Fire tillkännager Flagrant Act of Bliss, ett rått och sårbart 7:e LP som släpps den 23 januari 2026. Co-producerat med GRAMMY-vinnaren Jacob Sciba och inspelat i Austin, innehåller det “High Horse,”, “Low Twang,” och “Rock Bottom” (Gary Clark Jr. på trummor). Ny turné börjar den 23 februari.

ennichi ’25, presenterad av CEIPA × TOYOTA GROUP, förenade en branschmixer den 1 december på JAPAN HOUSE LA och en japansk musikupplevelse-konsert den 2 december på Aurora Warehouse med Awich, f5ve, JP THE WAVY och PSYCHIC FEVER—utvecklar den globala räckvidden för japansk musik.

På grund av efterfrågan lägger Hilary Duff till tre datum till sin “Live in Las Vegas”-turné på Voltaire at The Venetian: 22-24 maj 2026. Fan-förbeställning fredag den 5 december (10-14 PT); allmän försäljning klockan 15 PT på voltairelv.com. Nytt album luck...or something anländer den 20 februari.

Hilary Duff tillkännager en begränsad Valentinsweekend-föreställning på Voltaire på The Venetian, Las Vegas, 13-15 februari 2026, efter hennes utsålda "Small Rooms, Big Nerves"-konserter. Fan-försäljning öppnar den 3 december (10-14 PT); allmän försäljning 15 PT. Ny singel “Mature” släpps nu.

Kehlani släpper den officiella videon för “Out The Window,”, en kinematisk, emotionellt laddad uppföljare som fördjupar hennes R&B-berättande. Medan “Folded” når 375M+ strömmar och två GRAMMY-nomineringar, fortsätter den nya visuella hennes 2025-hettstreak.

South Arcade återvänder med PLAY!, en 5-spårs-alt-pop-EP som blandar vassa hooks och nya känslor. Innehåller “Blood Run Warm” (BBC Radio 1's Hottest Record), “Fear of Heights,” och “Supermodels,”, och följer deras utsålda USA-headline-turné. Utgiven nu via BKM Artists/LAB/Atlantic.

Fred again.. släpper “ICEY..” och “..FEISTY” med BIA, vilket utvidgar den nya eran av hans utvecklande USB-album. Strömma båda nu och förbeställ USB002-vinyl; fler USB002-shower fortsätter världen över.