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- Growth in CD sales outpaces vinyl in the US for the first half of 2026
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 9:28 pmSales of the format rose by 16 per cent, compared to vinyl’s 2.4 per cent increase The post Growth in CD sales outpaces vinyl in the US for the first half of 2026 appeared first on NME.
- Aitch announces new documentary about Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 8:22 pm‘Don’t Be Afraid’ follows the rapper raising money for the Down’s Syndrome Association in honour of his sister Gracie The post Aitch announces new documentary about Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb appeared first on NME.
- Watch Pavement play hilariously mangled ‘Stairway To Heaven’ cover in Oakland
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 6:46 pmThe loose three-minute rendition came at the band’s first show of the year at the Mosswood Meltdown pre-party The post Watch Pavement play hilariously mangled ‘Stairway To Heaven’ cover in Oakland appeared first on NME.
- Tinashe announces new album ‘Popstar’ and shares defiant single ‘Crash Out’
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 5:38 pmThe follow-up to 2024’s ‘Quantum Baby’ will arrive in September The post Tinashe announces new album ‘Popstar’ and shares defiant single ‘Crash Out’ appeared first on NME.
- Watch NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani make surprise cameo at Djo’s Forest Hills show
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 4:51 pmHe replaced Charlie Heaton’s usual voicemail during ‘Charlie’s Garden’ The post Watch NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani make surprise cameo at Djo’s Forest Hills show appeared first on NME.
- Poppy misses Upheaval Festival set due to “hazardous” wildfire smoke as band perform without her in masks
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 4:23 pmThe singer said she was “unable to breathe” at the Michigan event The post Poppy misses Upheaval Festival set due to “hazardous” wildfire smoke as band perform without her in masks appeared first on NME.
- Watch The Edge join Martin Garrix at Tomorrowland to debut new U2 collaboration ‘Fireflies’
by Max Pilley on July 18, 2026 at 3:37 pmIt follows their previous collaboration ‘We Are The People’, the official song of UEFA Euro 2020 The post Watch The Edge join Martin Garrix at Tomorrowland to debut new U2 collaboration ‘Fireflies’ appeared first on NME.
- Teddy Swims covers Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ at Electric Castle 2026
by David Renshaw on July 18, 2026 at 11:54 amIn partnership with Electric Castle Teddy Swims performed a cover of Van Halen’s 1984 classic ‘Jump’ during his set on the second night of Electric Castle 2026. Scroll down to watch footage now. READ MORE: Teddy Swims tells us about the life-changing ‘Lose Control’ and “healed” new music at Reading Festival 2024 Slotting the track The post Teddy Swims covers Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ at Electric Castle 2026 appeared first on NME.
Alternative Press Magazine Rock On!
- AP A-sides: 10 songs you need to hear
by Alternative Press Magazine on July 17, 2026 at 8:14 pmOur favorite new songs, updated weekly.
- John Waters on punks, hippies, and this year’s Mosswood Meltdown
by Neville Hardman on July 17, 2026 at 7:47 pm“This is the Burning Man that burns down Burning Man,” the Pope of Trash tells AP ahead of the festival.
- The Linda Lindas unveil 2026 headline tour
by Kelsey Barnes on July 17, 2026 at 3:29 pmThe fall run will hit Chicago, Nashville, Boston, and more.
- Stand Atlantic announce new album GODBREATH
by Kelsey Barnes on July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pmLead single “LUCID” was born from vocalist Bonnie Fraser’s battle with songwriting fatigue.
- On the road with HighSchool
by Alternative Press Magazine on July 16, 2026 at 5:49 pmBehind the scenes of the Melbourne post-punk duo’s North American run.
- Hear Fiona Apple’s Lucky theme song “Horns of a Bull”
by Kelsey Barnes on July 16, 2026 at 3:21 pmThe new Apple TV+ miniseries stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist.
- Fan poll: 5 heaviest Bring Me the Horizon songs
by Alternative Press Magazine on July 16, 2026 at 3:03 pmSee which ones made the list.
- Watch Phoebe Bridgers play “Lost Boys” alongside kids on Fallon
by Kelsey Barnes on July 15, 2026 at 3:37 pmHer band was rounded out by rising viral musicians, aged from 8 to 14.
Music Business Worldwide News, jobs and analysis for the global music industry
- Apple Music hikes subscription prices citing ‘rising licensing costs’on July 17, 2026 at 4:02 pm
“As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today,” the company said. Source
- From Apple Music’s price hike to Iron Maiden’s Pophouse deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-upon July 17, 2026 at 3:51 pm
The biggest headlines from the past few days… Source
- Elon Musk’s X and music publishers end legal war, filing joint stipulations of dismissalon July 17, 2026 at 2:59 pm
The two sides filed joint stipulations of dismissal in two US federal courts on Thursday (July 16). Source
- Time to end music’s greatest injusticeon July 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The following MBW op/ed comes from Scott Cohen Source
- After rejecting the DOJ’s Live Nation settlement, states press for discovery into White House talkson July 17, 2026 at 11:37 am
The states want to examine both whether the settlement does enough to restore competition and how it was negotiated. Source
- ‘Asia will become one of the primary drivers of global touring rather than simply a destination on international routes.’on July 17, 2026 at 11:22 am
MBW’s Trailblazers series meets Tommy Jinho Yoon, founder and CEO of Asia-focused music promoter International Creative Agency (ICA). Source
MusicRow.com Nashville’s forefront music industry trade publication
- MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)by Madison Hahnen on July 17, 2026 at 7:41 pm
This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly is led by one of Nashville’s most anticipated […] The post MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…) appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Industry Ink: ASCAP, The Archives Nashville, Midland, Shawnee Kish, Jerry Salleyby Lorie Hollabaugh on July 17, 2026 at 7:33 pm
ASCAP hosted a songwriters round on Wednesday (July 15) as part of their monthly showcase […] The post Industry Ink: ASCAP, The Archives Nashville, Midland, Shawnee Kish, Jerry Salley appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Warren Zeiders Puts The Pedal To The Metal On New LP ‘No Brakes,’ Due In Septemberby Lorie Hollabaugh on July 17, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Warren Zeiders will release his new album No Brakes on Sept. 25 via Warner Records […] The post Warren Zeiders Puts The Pedal To The Metal On New LP ‘No Brakes,’ Due In September appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Artist Legacy Group To Represent Raul Malo’s Estateby Lorie Hollabaugh on July 17, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Artist Legacy Group has revealed it will represent the Estate of Raul Malo, singer- […] The post Artist Legacy Group To Represent Raul Malo’s Estate appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Gavin Adcock Readies New Album For Octoberby Lauryn Sink on July 17, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Gavin Adcock will release his new studio album, The Day I Hang It Up, on Oct. 2nd via Thrivin […] The post Gavin Adcock Readies New Album For October appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Little Big Town To Celebrate The Holidays With Christmas Residency At The Rymanby Lorie Hollabaugh on July 17, 2026 at 3:28 pm
Little Big Town is returning to the Ryman Auditorium this holiday season once again for a three […] The post Little Big Town To Celebrate The Holidays With Christmas Residency At The Ryman appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Larry Fleet Plots ‘From A Barstool’ Fall Tourby Lorie Hollabaugh on July 17, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Larry Fleet is set to launch his “From A Barstool” tour this fall. Newly confirmed dates […] The post Larry Fleet Plots ‘From A Barstool’ Fall Tour appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Brad Paisley Unveils ‘Tacklebox -Disc 1’by Lauryn Sink on July 17, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Brad Paisley has released his Tacklebox – Disc 1 project today via MCA. The 13-track project […] The post Brad Paisley Unveils ‘Tacklebox -Disc 1’ appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Wyatt McCubbin Inks With Lucille Recordsby Lauryn Sink on July 17, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Wyatt McCubbin has inked with Dave Cobb’s Lucille Records. Originally from a four-way-stop town […] The post Wyatt McCubbin Inks With Lucille Records appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Morgan Wallen Adds A Seventh Week At No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chartby John Nix Arledge on July 17, 2026 at 1:52 pm
Morgan Wallen adds another week at No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart as “Don’t […] The post Morgan Wallen Adds A Seventh Week At No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart appeared first on MusicRow.com.