Newsletter: XALO Records Launches to Release the Long-Lost 1964 Recordings of French Singer Jacqi Blanchon

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XALO Records announced its public launch and the forthcoming release of long-lost orchestral recordings by French singer Jacqi Blanchon, recorded in 1964 and believed lost for six decades before being rediscovered and restored over a ten-year effort by her grandson, the musician and filmmaker Talain. The label's founding collection of 3,333 numbered editions is available for preorder now at xalorecords.com, with the first pressing shipping this fall.

Newsletter: Yes Please: Visa is Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour

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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it will be the Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour. The partnership reinforces Visa's deepening commitment to Asia Pacific's vibrant music and cultural scene, delivering presale access and elevated experiences for fans in the region.

Newsletter: AXEAN Festival 2026 drops second batch of artists from Asia and beyond

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AXEAN Festival has released the second wave of artists joining this year’s edition. The latest announcement brings together a diverse and eclectic mix of acclaimed, established, and emerging acts from Asia and beyond.

Newsletter: Los Angeles Pop Artist ALYA Finds Hope in New Cinematic Single 'Believer'

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Grammy-winning pop artist ALYA returns with "Believer," a soaring, cinematic new single that arrives ahead of her forthcoming album 'In The Moment,' due in March 2027. Produced by Tim Carmon and co-written with Breana Marin, the song folds ALYA's signature blend of inspirational pop, soul, and sweeping storytelling into her most personal release yet.

Newsletter:St. Ruin debut single “Uncool” out now

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Photo credits: Aldus Santos

The debut single from writer-musician Aldus Santos’ newest project, St. Ruin, drops today (August 14). It can now be streamed on major digital platforms via Lilystars Records.

Newsletter: 'All Rise' for Edinburgh International Festival 2026

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The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival begins tomorrow, bringing world-class artists across music, theatre, opera and dance to Edinburgh from 7-30th August.

Newsletter: A'TIN drives strong demand as SB19's Wakas at Simula Global CD Version sells out

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SB19 transforms one of its most ambitious musical projects into a premium collector’s edition with the release of the Wakas at Simula Global CD Version, the P-Pop powerhouse’s first-ever physical album.

Designed to bring Wakas at Simula closer to fans wherever they are in the world, the Global CD Version aligns with their mission to cater to their growing reach and demand across continents. From headlining major festivals in key music markets to topping the charts in various countries, from collaborating with top-tier international artists and earning editorial opportunities from the biggest publications abroad, SB19 steps up their game with plans to expand their reach beyond the local shores.

Newsletter: Over October announces biggest headline concert yet at New Frontier Theater

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Over October is set to stage the biggest concert of their career on October 4, 2026, at the New Frontier Theater.

Newsletter: Three Nights, Five Decades of Music: Memories of Summer Returns to Wasaga Beach September 3-5

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One last long weekend. Three unforgettable nights. Five decades of music on the beach.

One of Ontario's Top 100 festivals returns this Labour Day weekend, expanding into its biggest celebration yet with three nights of free beachfront concerts, a 65-foot Ferris wheel, food trucks, a licensed beer garden, illuminated pathways and a spectacular fireworks finale over Georgian Bay.

Newsletter: Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® Launch Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition for Emerging Artists

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Hard Rock Cafe and Coca Cola recently launched Hard Rock Rising. The music competition spans 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, giving emerging artists a career launching stage.

Newsletter: ICEBOX revisits OPM roots with emotional new single "SAAKIN"

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Following the breakthrough of his chart-topping hit, “ikaw ikaw ikaw,” which has amassed more than 30 million streams on Spotify alone and introduced him to a rapidly growing Filipino audience, Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer ICEBOX returns to his OPM roots with the release of his new single “SAAKIN”—out today via PARKA.

Newsletter: Filipino band fitterkarma to stage ‘album concert’ in prestigious Metropolitan Theater Manila

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After taking over pop culture conversations with their meteoric debut, Filipino alternative band fitterkarma will be headlining their first major solo show, kung tayo'y nasa isang horror na pelikula, tiyak ako ang una mong papatayin: The Album Concert, happening on September 19, 2026 at the historic Metropolitan Theater Manila.

Newsletter: Miguel Mendoza comes full circle with his own rendition of award-winning hit "Isa Pang Araw"

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Nearly eight years after his composition “Isa Pang Araw” captured the hearts of Filipino audiences as the official theme song of the blockbuster film, Miss Granny, acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter, composer, and producer Miguel Mendoza lends his voice to the award-winning piece that first emerged from one of the most vulnerable phases of his life.

Newsletter: WAIIAN and Rjay Ty finally join forces on long-awaited collaboration “2RARE”

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Following the breakout success of his full-length album, BACKSHOTS, Filipino rapper WAIIAN officially opens a brand-new era in music with the release of his new single, “2RARE,” featuring fellow hip-hop heavyweight Rjay Ty. Serving as the lead single from his highly anticipated album arriving later this year, the track announces the return of one of Philippine hip-hop’s most important young voices with sharper focus and an unmistakable hunger for what’s next.

Newsletter: GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM SHARES SOULFUL, ROOTS-DRIVEN NEW SONG “GOOD TIMES”

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Globally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has released “Good Times,” the spirited, roots-charged title track and opening song from his forthcoming 13-track album Good Times, out August 14 via Virgin Music Group. Bright, communal and rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing, the song sets the tone for an album that brings Lukas back to the storytelling tradition and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliest relationship with music. “Good Times” arrives alongside an official music video that weaves together archival footage from before and during Lukas's rise, captured by the photographers and videographers who documented his journey, celebrating the friends, family, and moments that shaped him. Listen to “Good Times” HERE. Watch the video HERE. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE.  

Newsletter: Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Weekly Transactions under and Completion of its €500 Million Share Buyback Program

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Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) ("UMG" or "the Company") announced that in the period from July 20, 2026 up to and including July 24, 2026, a total of 634,455 of its own shares were repurchased by the Company at an average price per share of €18.14 for a total consideration of €11,510,143. These repurchases have been made as part of the Company's €500 million share buyback program as announced on March 30, 2026. Up to and including July 24, 2026, a total of 26,707,529 shares were repurchased under the share buyback program for a total consideration of €499,186,910. The Company has now completed the share buyback program.

Newsletter: Miki Matsubara’s City Pop Classic "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me" Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

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Since her debut in 1979, Miki Matsubara has left a vivid impression on the Japanese pop music scene and has become the driving force behind the recent global City Pop boom. Now, her debut single, "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me," has officially surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify, making it the 10th Japanese song in history to achieve this milestone. Notably, this is the first-ever feat for a Japanese song released in the 1900s.

Newsletter: Singapore-based Filipino artist, bloo!, releases debut EP, in moments of stillness

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Photo credits: Titus Madrideo

bloo!, the recording project of Singapore-based Filipino artist Thea Madrideo, has released her debut EP “in moments of stillness" on all major streaming platforms worldwide.

Newsletter: JENNIE captivates with ethereal new single “Less than a Lover”

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Global superstar JENNIE releases her ethereal new single and music video “Less than a Lover,” available now via ODDATELIER/Columbia Records.

Newsletter: Independent pop artist Estelle Fly marks a new era of desire with ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction

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Independent pop artist Estelle Fly is back with her first release of the year - ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction and the tension of deep yearning for someone you can’t fully have.