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• Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel marry in star-studded wedding at Madonna’s former estate 19.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/matty-healy-and-gabbriette-bechtel-marry-in-star-studded-wedding-at-madonnas-former-estate-3957794?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=matty-healy-and-gabbriette-bechtel-marry-in-star-studded-wedding-at-madonnas-former-estate Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel got married at a ceremony in Los Angeles this weekend, with several stars in attendence
• Noah Kahan concert among shows cancelled last minute due to severe weather in New York 19.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/noah-kahan-concert-among-shows-cancelled-last-minute-due-to-severe-weather-in-new-york-3957782?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noah-kahan-concert-among-shows-cancelled-last-minute-due-to-severe-weather-in-new-york A Noah Kahan concert was among the outdoor shows cancelled in New York this weekend due to inclement weather
• Jennifer Finch, L7 bassist and pioneering figure in LA punk scene, dies at 59 19.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/jennifer-finch-l7-bassist-and-pioneering-figure-in-la-punk-scene-dies-at-59-3957772?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jennifer-finch-l7-bassist-and-pioneering-figure-in-la-punk-scene-dies-at-59 Tributes have poured in after L7 bassist Jennifer Finch died on Saturday (July 18) after a battle with brain cancer. She was 59.
• Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead at 59 19.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/l7-jennifer-finch-dead-obituary-1235595523 Jennifer Finch, the longtime bassist for influential rock group L7, has died at age 59.
• ILLIT’s “It’s Me” Becomes Their Fastest MV To Hit 100 Million Views | Soompi 19.07.2026

  https://www.soompi.com/article/1855578wpp/illits-its-me-becomes-their-fastest-mv-to-hit-100-million-views ILLIT has set a new personal record with the music video for their latest hit! According to BELIFT LAB, on July 18 at approximately 3:14 p.m. KST, ILLIT’s
• Watch: TXT’s Yeonjun Takes 2nd Win For “Ice Cream” On “Music Core”; Performances By SUPER JUNIOR-83z, GIRLSET, And More | Soompi 18.07.2026

  https://www.soompi.com/article/1855570wpp/watch-txts-yeonjun-takes-2nd-win-for-ice-cream-on-music-core-performances-by-super-junior-83z-girlset-and-more TXT’s Yeonjun has won his second music show trophy for “Ice Cream”! On the July 18 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were
• Growth in CD sales outpaces vinyl in the US for the first half of 2026 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/growth-in-cd-sales-outpaces-vinyl-in-the-us-for-the-first-half-of-2026-3957764?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growth-in-cd-sales-outpaces-vinyl-in-the-us-for-the-first-half-of-2026 CD sales have surged by 16 per cent in the US during the first half of 2026, significantly outpacing the growth of vinyl.
• Aitch announces new documentary about Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/aitch-announces-new-documentary-about-mount-kilimanjaro-charity-climb-3957760?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitch-announces-new-documentary-about-mount-kilimanjaro-charity-climb Aitch has announced a new Netflix documentary following his Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb, titled Aitch: Don’t Be Afraid.
• Shania Twain Finally Plays Her Dream Gig: A Tiny Dive Bar in Toronto 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/shania-twain-surprise-concert-horseshoe-tavern-recap-1235595620 Read our recap of Shania Twain’s surprise concert at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, a dive bar that holds 500 people.
• Jelly Roll Goes to San Quentin for New Video ‘Hands Up’ 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jelly-roll-san-quentin-new-video-hands-up-1235595617 Six decades after Johnny Cash performed for inmates at San Quentin prison, Jelly Roll continues that legacy with his new video “Hands Up.”
• Watch Pavement play hilariously mangled ‘Stairway To Heaven’ cover in Oakland 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-pavement-play-hilariously-mangled-stairway-to-heaven-cover-in-oakland-3957756?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-pavement-play-hilariously-mangled-stairway-to-heaven-cover-in-oakland Pavement returned to the road last night with a hilariously ramshackle cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’ – watch footage below.
• Tinashe announces new album ‘Popstar’ and shares defiant single ‘Crash Out’ 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/tinashe-announces-new-album-popstar-and-shares-defiant-single-crash-out-3957751?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tinashe-announces-new-album-popstar-and-shares-defiant-single-crash-out Tinashe has announced her eighth studio album ‘Popstar’ and shared its latest single ‘Crash Out’ – watch the video below.
• Watch NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani make surprise cameo at Djo’s Forest Hills show 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-make-surprise-cameo-at-djos-forest-hills-show-3957747?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-make-surprise-cameo-at-djos-forest-hills-show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a surprise video cameo during Djo’s sold-out Forest Hills Stadium show last night.
• Poppy misses Upheaval Festival set due to “hazardous” wildfire smoke as band perform without her in masks 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/poppy-misses-upheaval-festival-set-due-to-hazardous-wildfire-smoke-as-band-perform-without-her-in-masks-3957742?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poppy-misses-upheaval-festival-set-due-to-hazardous-wildfire-smoke-as-band-perform-without-her-in-masks Poppy missed her Upheaval Festival set due to hazardous air quality, with her band playing without her while wearing masks.
• See Martin Garrix Debut New U2 Collaboration ‘Fireflies’ With the Edge at Tomorrowland 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/martin-garrix-new-u2-song-fireflies-the-edge-tomorrowland-1235595612 Martin Garrix debuted a new U2 collaboration “Fireflies” with help from guitarist the Edge during the DJ’s Tomorrowland set Friday in Antwerp, Belgium.
• Watch The Edge join Martin Garrix at Tomorrowland to debut new U2 collaboration ‘Fireflies’ 18.07.2026

  https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-the-edge-join-martin-garrix-at-tomorrowland-to-debut-new-u2-collaboration-fireflies-3957738?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-the-edge-join-martin-garrix-at-tomorrowland-to-debut-new-u2-collaboration-fireflies The Edge joined Martin Garrix on stage at Tomorrowland last night to premiere their new U2 collaboration ‘Fireflies’ – watch footage below.
• 50 Years Ago Today: Yes and Peter Frampton Spark a Riot in San Diego 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/yes-peter-frampton-concert-riot-1976-1235592921 Looking back at a 1976 concert by Yes and Peter Frampton that sparked a riot and brought in the police.
• Yard Act: New Beginnings for the U.K. Rock Band 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/yard-act-new-music-interview-1235595182 U.K. rock band Yard Act, who have fans including Elton John, tell us about their great new album, ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’
• Shakira Gifts Brooklyn Show Tickets to World Cup Workers, Venezuela Relief Volunteers & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music 18.07.2026

  https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/shakira-tickets-ximena-sarinana-hispanic-heritage-belicofest-1236296712 Shakira honors NYC workers with concert tickets, Ximena Sariñana wins Hispanic Heritage Award, plus BelicoFest & Latin Grammy mentorship highlights.
• What Makes the World Cup Hit Different? Ask the Music Industry 18.07.2026

  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/world-cup-music-fifa-1235595591 Music and football have always shared a connection — and as the World Cup final approaches, FIFA is highlighting the link like never before