Daily Music Headlines

Tune in daily for your 5-minute music update! 🎧 Stay ahead of the trends and keep your finger on the pulse of the music world with quick, fresh headlines covering breaking news, artist announcements, chart-toppers, industry buzz, and more. Perfect for music fans on the go—never miss a beat in under five minutes. Hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #350

  Daily Music Headlines August 19, 2026

  Aug 19, 20265 min

  ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died at 77 after stepping away from touring earlier this summer due to health issues. Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill formed ZZ Top’s classic lineup for 50 years. Calle 24 canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. Eterno Tour after his work visa was unexpectedly revoked, affecting seven shows. Jay Worthy and Sean House’s LNDN DRGS released the 16-bit video game P of the Week, coinciding with their upcoming Generation P album featuring Snoop Dogg, George Clinton and others. Lady Gaga won a trademark lawsuit over her Mayhem album title, with a judge ruling the case lacked merit and that the First Amendment protected its use. A Harvard study found U.S. traffic fatalities increased 15% on days major albums were released on streaming services, potentially due to distracted driving. Charley Crockett says Twin Temple fabricated the reason for their removal from his tour, insisting production demands—not “Satanic imagery”—led to the decision. Milwaukee rapper Funny $Money , born Quentene Williams, died at 33 in a shooting. The National Symphony Orchestra will perform 60 concerts across six Washington-area halls and tour nationally during the Kennedy Center’s two-year renovation. Maynard James Keenan and his wife are opening Queen B Sushi in Cottonwood, Arizona, September 4, near their Queen B Vinyl Café. Top 5 rock films coming summer/fall 2026 : 5. Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear 4. Nimrods – A Green Day Comedy 3. Ghost, 2 Big to Rig 2. Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple 1. Linkin Park: Unshatter. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #349

  Daily Music Headlines August 18, 2026

  Aug 18, 20265 min

  Jonas Brothers announced a 45-city North American “Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again,” starting Sept. 25 with Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas and All Time Low. Tickets Aug. 21. Billboard Ellie Goulding sued former TaP Management managers Ben Mawson and Ed Millet, alleging they failed to disclose Live Nation’s controlling stake in the company, creating a conflict that hurt her business opportunities. Billboard Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio will headline the halftime show at the Sept. 27 NFL Rio Game between the Ravens and Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium. Billboard System of a Down will headline a Jan. 15, 2027 Rio concert at Maracanã with Faith No More. Presale begins today; general sales Aug. 21. Billboard Yungblud broke his leg in a motorcycle accident at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally but plans to continue his tour. Billboard Round Hill Music sued AI companies Suno and Anthropic, alleging they used tens of thousands of copyrighted songs, including more than 500 Round Hill titles, to train AI models. Potential damages could exceed $1 billion. Billboard Ozzfest returns in 2027 at Birmingham’s Villa Park before coming to America. A U.S. venue has not yet been announced. Consequence Phoebe Bridgers released her third album, “Lost Weekend,” and a “I Can’t Wait” video following a fly through Los Angeles. She’s touring the UK and internationally. DIY Pilpil Music’s “Faces & Places” presents 20 string-quintet works spanning Baroque through Stravinsky. Indie Boulevard Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors cite alleged confessions; his defense disputes their reliability and evidence placing him in Las Vegas. Rolling Stone Columbia House will shut its DVD/Blu-ray mail-order club Sept. 15, ending the latest chapter of the company famous for its 12-albums-for-a-penny deal. Consequence Top 5 Albums: 5. I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen 4. Dandelion — Ella Langley 3. You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So in Love — Olivia Rodrigo 2. Petal — Ariana Grande This & That — Stray Kids Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #348

  Daily Music Headlines August 17, 2026

  Aug 17, 20264 min

  Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” topped Billboard’s new music poll with 87%+ of the vote, featuring Zayn and Rema. Stray Kids scored their ninth Billboard 200 No. 1 with “THIS & THAT,” earning 369,000 U.S. equivalent album units, their biggest week ever. Lin-Manuel Miranda won’t return for “Moana 3” due to scheduling conflicts. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear will write the sequel, now in development. Dolly Parton missed Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition opening after her doctor advised against travel due to ongoing health issues, including dizziness and dehydration. Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” produced three No. 1 Country Airplay singles, making it only the 13th album by a woman to reach the milestone and the first in more than a decade. Tarja Turunen calls “Frisson Noir” her heaviest album yet, blending symphonic prog metal with tango, flamenco and Japanese folk influences. Guests include Dani Filth and Sayo Komada. Rock critic and biographer Dave Marsh has died at 76. The longtime Creem editor championed Bruce Springsteen and wrote influential biographies of Springsteen, The Who and Aretha Franklin. Sheryl Crow will release “Pick You Up” October 9, featuring the protest song “Freedom Bus” with Jesse Welles. Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge says U.S. government officials questioned him for two days about an alleged UFO encounter, though he declined to reveal details. Top 5 Singles : 5. “I Knew It,I Knew You” — Taylor Swift 4. “Petal” — Ariana Grande 3. “Been By Now” — Morgan Wallen 2. “Hate That I Made You Love Me” — Ariana Grande 1. “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord: http://tiny.cc/dmhdiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #347

  Daily Music Headlines August 14th, 2026

  Aug 15, 20264 min

  Unidos por los Nuestros will bring more than 30 artists to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Aug. 16 for a benefit concert supporting people affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. ⁠ Billboard.com Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on Sept. 26. ⁠ Billboard.com StubHub spent nearly $2.6 million lobbying against a California bill that would cap ticket resales at 10% above face value for venues with 3,000 seats or fewer. ⁠ DigitalMusicNews.com Axl Rose revealed that TMJ and a recent procedure left part of his mouth numb and made singing difficult, though Guns N’ Roses still delivered a three-hour set at MetLife Stadium. ⁠ Billboard.com BTS member V revealed he is being treated for hearing loss in his right ear, while Jungkook is managing a shin injury during the group’s ongoing Arirang World Tour. ⁠ Variety.com Erykah Badu and the Alchemist will release their long-awaited debut collaborative album on Aug. 28, accompanied by the new single “Witch Doctor” and a North American tour next month. ⁠ Pitchfork.com And it’s Friday! Let’s have a listen to some of the latest songs dropped this week! “She’s the Best” by Troye Sivan ⁠ AppleMusic.com “Chula” by Becky G ⁠ AppleMusic.com “Monster” by The Womack Sisters ⁠ AppleMusic.com “I Can’t Wait” by Phoebe Bridgers ⁠ AppleMusic.com “Hot Body” by Ayra Starr ⁠ AppleMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #346

  Daily Music Headlines August 13th, 2026

  Aug 13, 20265 min

  BMI will honor Sheryl Crow with its Troubadour Award at a private Sept. 14 event in Nashville recognizing her influential songwriting and musicianship. ⁠ Billboard.com Country artist Colt Ford suffered a broken shoulder when his tour bus crashed while heading to the airport for a Germany show, with his crew escaping with lesser injuries. ⁠ Music-News.com Jon Batiste cancelled August shows in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York because of unspecified personal circumstances, while his later August dates remained scheduled to proceed. ⁠ Music-News.com A Los Angeles judge set a Nov. 15, 2027 jury trial for Ashley Walters’ lawsuit accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault and abuse while she worked as his assistant, allegations Manson denies. ⁠ RollingStone.com AI music platform Suno and BMG formed a global licensing partnership covering BMG’s recording and publishing catalog, with artists and songwriters able to choose whether to participate in new licensed AI music experiences. ⁠ DigitalMusicNews.com Eurovision will no longer allow countries involved in armed conflicts to host the following year’s contest if they win, while new rules also raise the minimum contestant age from 16 to 18. ⁠ NME.com Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch surprise-released its four-song EP2 on Bandcamp as Williams prepares for a larger-venue U.S. and Puerto Rico tour beginning Sept. 3. ⁠ Variety.com Dave Matthews Band will launch a seven-date U.S. fall tour Nov. 4, concluding with two Madison Square Garden shows and continuing its environmental initiatives with Reverb and The Nature Conservancy. ⁠ Variety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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