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- Little Grandad announce anticipated debut album ‘Speak Softly, Son’ with harmonic single ‘Tiny Feet’
by Max Pilley on September 1, 2026 at 8:35 pmThe London band also kick off a UK headline tour in Bristol tonight (September 1) The post Little Grandad announce anticipated debut album ‘Speak Softly, Son’ with harmonic single ‘Tiny Feet’ appeared first on NME.
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs announce ‘Hidden In Pieces Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ album release
by Max Pilley on September 1, 2026 at 7:32 pm“All the shows we performed on this small tour were extraordinarily vulnerable” The post Yeah Yeah Yeahs announce ‘Hidden In Pieces Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ album release appeared first on NME.
- Wavves scrap collaborative album with Say Anything after Max Bemis faces allegations of messaging teen
by Max Pilley on September 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm“I don’t want to be associated with the guy, so it’s as simple as that,” Wavves frontman Nathan Williams has said The post Wavves scrap collaborative album with Say Anything after Max Bemis faces allegations of messaging teen appeared first on NME.
- Miley Cyrus announces new album ‘Bass Persuades’ and two Hollywood Bowl shows
by Max Pilley on September 1, 2026 at 5:35 pmThe singer is also now being billed simply as Miley The post Miley Cyrus announces new album ‘Bass Persuades’ and two Hollywood Bowl shows appeared first on NME.
- Hayley Williams announces 2027 UK and European tour
by Liberty Dunworth on September 1, 2026 at 3:49 pmThe dates fall around Glastonbury 2027 and include a stop at London’s Alexandra Palace The post Hayley Williams announces 2027 UK and European tour appeared first on NME.
- Woman steals ambulance outside Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte gig before crashing
by Liberty Dunworth on September 1, 2026 at 2:51 pmShe has been charged with DUI and theft of a vehicle The post Woman steals ambulance outside Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte gig before crashing appeared first on NME.
- Andrew W.K. surprise releases first album in five years, ‘Temptation to Exist’
by Damian Jones on September 1, 2026 at 2:26 pmThe jazz noir LP marks his first release since 2021’s ‘God Is Partying’ The post Andrew W.K. surprise releases first album in five years, ‘Temptation to Exist’ appeared first on NME.
- End Of The Road 2026: check out the stage times
by Damian Jones on September 1, 2026 at 1:37 pmThe festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary from September 3 with headliners Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco and Geese The post End Of The Road 2026: check out the stage times appeared first on NME.
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- Yeah Yeah Yeahs return with live album, recorded at Royal Albert Hall
by Kelsey Barnes on September 1, 2026 at 3:15 pmA new short film, Hidden in Pieces, accompanies the band’s latest and pays tribute to David Lynch.
- Backstage with Slow Fiction
by Neville Hardman on September 1, 2026 at 2:25 pmBehind the scenes of their time on Swervedriver’s Raise anniversary tour, presented by BrooklynVegan.
- The September album releases in alternative, rock, metal, and beyond
by Alternative Press Magazine on September 1, 2026 at 2:00 pmSee which albums are coming out this month with our regularly updated release guide.
- Dazy compiles three years of songs into MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2
by Kelsey Barnes on August 31, 2026 at 3:09 pmThe collection drops this fall following his support slot on Militarie Gun’s 20 Songs for 20 Dollars tour.
- AP A-sides: 10 songs you need to hear
by Alternative Press Magazine on August 28, 2026 at 6:56 pmOur favorite new songs, updated weekly.
- Stream the Warning’s new album Everything’s Falling
by Kelsey Barnes on August 28, 2026 at 2:52 pmThe trio’s latest LP is paired with a video for “Bite My Tongue,” filmed on the road in Korea.
- Watch Phoebe Bridgers cover Nirvana’s “Lithium”
by Neville Hardman on August 27, 2026 at 1:08 pmStopping by BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, she also played “Lost Boys” and “Bobby” from Lost Weekend.
- Superfan previews new LP with “In The Gold Room”
by Kelsey Barnes on August 26, 2026 at 5:59 pmThe single explores the gap between longing and fulfillment ahead of their album My Piledriver Heart.
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- Premium subscription streaming generated $3.1B for rightsholders in the US in H1 2026, up 7.8% YoYon September 1, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Industry wholesale revenues hit $5.97 billion, up 6.9% YoY Source
- A 2011 Katy Perry track is TikTok’s global Song of the Summer 2026 – as catalog tracks claim the platform’s entire US Top 4on September 1, 2026 at 6:23 pm
The song, which is 15 years old, was initially released as a single from Perry’s Teenage Dream album in 2011 Source
- Jason Isbell and David Lowery are suing Suno in a class action suit. Importantly, they’re hitting Mikey Shulman’s company with identity claims – not copyright.on September 1, 2026 at 5:52 pm
The lawsuit accuses Suno of building a product that responds to a musician’s name by generating a song, a written description, and a cover image evoking that person Source
- Udio continues to argue that its AI training was ‘quintessential fair use’ – and says, even if it infringed Sony Music’s recordings, damages should be ‘as low as $200 per work’on September 1, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Sony Music Entertainment and nine affiliated labels sued Udio on July 20, over 30k+ recordings the same court had refused to let the major add to its existing case against the company Source
- Warner Music launches Warner Records Germany in Berlin, led by Lea Londaon September 1, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Londa, who has worked on releases by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Linkin Park, reports to Jean-Sebastien Permal, SVP of A&R, EMEA and Central Europe. Source
- Suno and Bright Data sued again by ‘Blurred Lines’ lawyer Richard Busch – this time for Regional Mexican label Gerencia 360on September 1, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Gerencia 360 alleges that Suno copied its Spanish-language works so that it could capture a significant share of the Spanish language AI user market. Source
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- RIAA Releases 2026 Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue Reportby Lauryn Sink on September 1, 2026 at 9:24 pm
The RIAA has released its Mid-Year 2026 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, noting US recorded […] The post RIAA Releases 2026 Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue Report appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Chase Wright Inks With North Loop Agencyby Lorie Hollabaugh on September 1, 2026 at 9:15 pm
Chase Wright has signed with the North Loop Agency for worldwide booking representation. North […] The post Chase Wright Inks With North Loop Agency appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Lainey Wilson Launches New Fall Hat Collection With Charlie 1 Horseby Lorie Hollabaugh on September 1, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Lainey Wilson and Charlie 1 Horse western and fashion hat brand have collaborated on a new […] The post Lainey Wilson Launches New Fall Hat Collection With Charlie 1 Horse appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- George Strait To Headline Boots In The Park In 2027by Lauryn Sink on September 1, 2026 at 9:04 pm
George Strait will headline next year’s Boots In The Park, set for May 14–16 in Albuquerque, New […] The post George Strait To Headline Boots In The Park In 2027 appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- River House Artists & Sony Music Publishing Extend Deal With Dan Alleyby Madison Hahnen on September 1, 2026 at 6:52 pm
River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville, has renewed its […] The post River House Artists & Sony Music Publishing Extend Deal With Dan Alley appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Jackson Dean Slates ‘Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom)’ For Octoberby Madison Hahnen on September 1, 2026 at 5:47 pm
Jackson Dean will release the deluxe edition of his latest album, Magnolia Sage, on Oct 9 via […] The post Jackson Dean Slates ‘Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom)’ For October appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Brittani Johnson Joins MCA, Chris Schuler Exitsby Madison Hahnen on September 1, 2026 at 5:37 pm
MusicRow has confirmed that Brittani Johnson has joined MCA as VP, Streaming. Additionally […] The post Brittani Johnson Joins MCA, Chris Schuler Exits appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- BREAKING: Leadership Music Executive Director Debbie Linn To Retireby LB Cantrell on September 1, 2026 at 4:33 pm
After serving Leadership Music as Executive Director for 15 years, Debbie Linn has announced […] The post BREAKING: Leadership Music Executive Director Debbie Linn To Retire appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Billboard Chart Recordby Lauryn Sink on September 1, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has notched a 20th week atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the […] The post Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Billboard Chart Record appeared first on MusicRow.com.
- CMA Unveils 2026 Broadcast Award Finalistsby John Nix Arledge on September 1, 2026 at 3:48 pm
The Country Music Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Broadcast Awards. The […] The post CMA Unveils 2026 Broadcast Award Finalists appeared first on MusicRow.com.