Daily Music Headlines June 30, 2026

Daily Music Headlines June 30, 2026

The Pretty Reckless [https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-pretty-reckless-releases-music-video-for-dear-god-title-track]released the video for "Dear God," the title track from their new album, as the band continues its world tour. Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment [https://www.billboard.com/pro/beyonce-parkwood-wins-alien-superstar-sample-lawsuit/] won dismissal of a lawsuit over the "Alien Superstar" sample after a judge ruled the plaintiff lacked legal standing. Twista [https://www.billboard.com/pro/twista-pleads-guilty-tax-evasion-5-years-prison/] pleaded guilty to five counts of tax evasion involving more than $440,000 in unpaid taxes. Sentencing is set for October 22. GWAR [https://loudwire.com/gwar-fundraiser-sexecutioner-chuck-varga/]launched a fundraiser for founding member Chuck Varga as he undergoes cancer treatment, with proceeds supporting medical and living expenses. Metallica [https://loudwire.com/metallica-banned-song-delilah-cardiff-2026/]performed part of Tom Jones' "Delilah" in Cardiff despite the song being banned at the stadium since 2023. New Order [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/new-order-members-step-away-touring-health-reasons-1236798930/]announced Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert will miss November's Primavera Chile show due to health reasons. Tidal [https://www.theverge.com/tech/959211/tidal-ai-music-policy-demonetizingdetect-label] will begin labeling fully AI-generated songs on July 15 while immediately demonetizing them and removing fraudulent AI content. The Latin Recording Academy [https://www.billboard.com/lists/latin-recording-academy-2026-special-awards-honorees/] named its 2026 Special Awards honorees, with Lifetime Achievement Awards going to Alaska, Francisco Céspedes, Lila Downs, Daniela Mercury and Chichí Peralta. Olivia Rodrigo [https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/olivia-rodrigo-lego-collection-inspired-songs-albums-sets-1236284581/] partnered with LEGO on five music-inspired building sets launching August 1. Top Albums: [ https://www.instagram.com/p/DaLUv6WuB2c/?hl=en] #1 Olivia Rodrigo #2 Drake #3 Ella Langley #4 Morgan Wallen #5 Noah Kahan. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines June 29, 2026

The 2026 BET Awards [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/bet-awards-winners-list-kehlani-leon-thomas-teyana-taylor-1236798015/]celebrated Teyana Taylor and Clipse with three wins each. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award, while Taylor also earned Icon of the Year and Best Actress honors. Katy Perry [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-watch-it-burn-best-new-music-poll-results-1236282944/]'s fiery new single "Watch It Burn" topped Billboard's latest fan poll with 27% of the vote. Olivia Rodrigo [https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/olivia-rodrigo-you-seem-pretty-sad-number-one-second-week-1236282794/]'s "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" remains No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second straight week with 180,000 equivalent album units. Bryan Adams [https://www.effinghamradio.com/2026/06/28/bryan-adams-is-celebrating-canada-day-with-new-music/] will release "The 51st State" on Canada Day, a song celebrating Canadian identity. A tornado forced The B-52s [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-b-52s-show-canceled-tornado-c-trop-fest-france-1235585711/] to cancel their Retro C Trop Festival performance in France after destroying stage equipment. Jolin Tsai's "Pleasure" won Album of the Year at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/jolin-tsai-chang-chen-yue-golden-melody-awards-2026-1236796254/], while Chang Chen-yue earned three major honors. Muse [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/muse-wow-signal-review-1235583097/] released their tenth album, "The Wow Signal," featuring an eclectic mix of rock, electronic, and alternative sounds. Lorde [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-virgin-anniversary-49-xrays-demos-1235585423/] marked one year of "Virgin" by reflecting on the personal struggles behind the album and releasing 49 demo recordings. Ice Nine Kills [https://www.kerrang.com/ice-nine-kills-celebrate-dead-by-daylights-tenth-anniversary-with-new-single-play-dead] unveiled "Play Dead," a new song celebrating Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary. Matt Damon [https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/matt-damon-get-blue-rap-song-water-org-campaign-products-1236270436/]debuted a tongue-in-cheek rap persona, "Nomad," to support Water.org's Get Blue clean water campaign. Top 5 Singles: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5bn_VRW_l/?hl=en] 5. Ella Langley – Be Her 4. Olivia Rodrigo – Drop Dead 3. Olivia Rodrigo – Stupid Song 2. Ella Langley – Choosin' Texas 1.Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines June 26th, 2026

Justin Bieber has released his full Weekend 1 Coachella 2026 performance as SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I), premiering the project on his YouTube channel and making it available on most streaming platforms. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-bieber-swag-coachella-live-album-stream-it-now-1236281692/]⁠ Jay-Z is set to tell his story in a new eight-part HBO documentary series, JAŸ-Z IN 8, directed by Rick Rubin, featuring in-depth conversations about his music, lyrics, life experiences, and creative process. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189730/Jay-Z-to-star-in-8-part-documentary-about-his-life-so-far]⁠ Olivia Rodrigo is officially joining Fortnite as a non-playable character, with players able to interact with her in-game and purchase themed cosmetics including outfits, emotes, instruments, back bling, and Jam Tracks for Fortnite Festival. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-fortnite-npc-outfits-emotes-jam-tracks-1236281105/]⁠ David Clayton-Thomas, the powerful lead voice behind Blood, Sweat & Tears classics like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” has died at 84. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/blood-sweat-and-tears-david-clayton-thomas-death-singer-dead-1236280977/]⁠ Morrissey has criticized an upcoming BBC documentary about The Smiths, saying he was not invited to participate and accusing the project of favoring Johnny Marr while misrepresenting the band’s history and breakup. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189715/Morrissey-criticises-upcoming-BBC-Smiths-documentary-and-bandmate-Johnny-Marr]⁠ Lionel Richie cut short the opening night of his “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour in St. Paul after becoming dizzy onstage, briefly continuing while seated before his team told fans he was too unwell to finish the show. music-news.com [https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/189719/Lionel-Richie-cuts-Minnesota-concert-short-after-falling-ill]⁠ Don Toliver has announced the “Nitrous” leg of his ongoing Octane World Tour, adding a new run of arena dates later this year as he continues touring in support of his latest album, Octane. nme.com [https://www.nme.com/news/music/don-toliver-announces-nitrous-tour-of-uk-europe-and-north-america-buy-tickets-3953192]⁠ AI music company Suno has launched Spark, a new incubator program for independent artists that offers grants, mentorship, marketing help, and distribution opportunities while encouraging musicians to explore AI tools in their creative work. variety.com [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/suno-spark-incubator-program-for-independent-artists-1236790684/]⁠ And it’s New Music Friday! Here are some of the freshest songs to drop this week: “Radio” by Future “That Guy” by Tyler, The Creator “Look at My Life” by Gracie Abrams “My Guy” by Sam Smith “Sun Has Set” by beabadoobee ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines June 25th, 2026

Sam Smith has announced their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, out August 21 via Capitol Records UK. The 12-track project marks their first full-length release since 2023’s Gloria and opens a new chapter for Smith, led by “My Guy” and following “To Be Free” and “Love Is a Stillness.” Official materials describe the album as a personal, romantic record shaped by vulnerability, self-reflection, artistic freedom, and Smith’s time in New York. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sam-smith-new-album-hazel-eyes-tracklist-release-date-1236280070/]⁠ Sesame Street is releasing a new parody album, Parody Party, on July 26, turning pop hits into kid-friendly lessons with songs inspired by artists including Bruno Mars, Chappell Roan, RAYE, Taylor Swift, and Carly Rae Jepsen. One new track, “Got to Go,” transforms Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” into a potty-training anthem performed by Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sesame-street-parody-album-chappell-roan-potty-training-song-1236278992/]⁠ PJ Harvey has released “Voyager,” her first new song since 2023’s I Inside the Old Year Dying. Inspired by NASA’s Voyager missions, the track imagines the voice of Voyager 2 drifting through deep space, with orchestral arrangements by Dario Marianelli. Harvey developed the song after Brian Cox invited her to contribute music to his live Emergence stage show. billboard.com [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pj-harvey-voyager-brian-cox-1236279359/]⁠ Whitney Houston’s estate is pushing back on comments from Oprah Winfrey about Houston’s 2009 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey reportedly linked a backstage fall to a relapse, but estate executor Pat Houston says Whitney fell during sound check because of poor lighting and unfamiliarity with the stage, and was not high at the time. variety.com [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/whitney-houston-estate-denies-oprah-fell-off-stage-high-1236789748/]⁠ HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the publisher’s share of select Wolf Cousins compositions associated with Max Martin and Shellback, adding a major batch of pop copyrights to its catalog. The deal includes songs recorded by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, and others, with “Style,” “Problem,” “Believer,” and “Can’t Feel My Face” among the titles cited. variety.com [https://variety.com/2026/music/news/max-martin-shellback-taylor-swift-sell-catalog-harbourview-1236789316/]⁠ NASCAR and the Rolling Stones have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership tied to the July 10 release of the band’s new album, Foreign Tongues. The collaboration includes co-branded merchandise, limited-edition vinyl, original content, and a custom NASCAR show car transformed into a Rolling Stones listening lounge that will travel around Chicago ahead of race weekend. digitalmusicnews.com [https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/06/24/nascar-rolling-stones-collaboration/]⁠ Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival has generated massive demand, with ticket buyers sent to a waitlist after presales opened and reports saying the event sold out in about 30 minutes. Set for August 29 at Irvine’s Great Park, the one-day festival features a female-led lineup including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, KATSEYE, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and more. laist.com [https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/olivia-rodrigo-chappell-roan-daisy-chain-fields-irvine]⁠ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daily Music Headlines June 24, 2026

Deftones [https://www.revolvermag.com/events/deftones-announce-2026-dia-de-los-deftones-festival-with-afi-converge-and-more/] announced Dia De Los Deftones 2026 for Nov. 7 at Petco Park, San Diego, featuring AFI, Converge, Jehnny Beth and more. Presale underway; general sale Friday. Bailey Zimmerman [https://www.billboard.com/music/country/bailey-zimmerman-apology-incident-1236279349/] apologized after an incident at Sandia Resort & Casino that led to felony/misdemeanor charges, $16K in damages, and an unpaid $400 tab; says he’s taking it seriously. Chris Young [https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/country-singer-chris-young-is-safe-after-plane-incident/]’s plane suffered brake failure en route to Nashville for Father’s Day; he’s safe and continuing with upcoming Tulsa and Fort Bliss shows. Thomas Rhett [https://www.wsmv.com/2026/06/24/thomas-rhett-receive-star-nashvilles-music-city-walk-fame/] will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame July 8 as the 113th honoree, recognized for his Nashville impact and 25 No. 1 hits. Lin-Manuel Miranda [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lin-manuel-miranda-broadway-warriors-musical-1235582777/]developing Broadway musical “Warriors,” based on the 1979 film, with a gender-flipped cast; directed by Jenny Koons. Brandon Flowers [https://www.spinmagazine.com/2026/06/brandon-flowers-solo-album/] will release first solo album in a decade, “THRASHER,” Aug. 21; Nashville-recorded with country/Americana influence. PJ Harvey [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pj-harvey-voyager-brian-cox-1236279359/]released orchestral track “Voyager,” inspired by NASA probes and Carl Sagan; tied to Brian Cox’s live show. Pharrell Williams [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pharrell-williams-quavo-lil-baby-louis-vuitton-show-1235582925/] debuted new collaborations with Quavo, Lil Baby, and Angelique Kidjo at Louis Vuitton’s Paris show with live orchestral backing. StubHub UK [https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/stubhub-fined-1-2m-by-uk-market-watchdog-over-hidden-fees-ordered-to-refund-more-than-50000-customers/] fined £889K ($1.2M) for drip pricing; must refund 50K+ customers £590K under new consumer law. Top one-album wonders list includes: [https://www.loudersound.com/music/albums/rocks-20-greatest-one-album-wonders] Temple Of The Dog Derek And The Dominos Sex Pistols The La’s Toy Matinee. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord [http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord] For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.