musicThursday, July 16, 2026
Today in music, two very different artists are making news by letting us in: Lana Del Rey is doubling down on her next album, while Noga Erez is being documented through war and backlash. Meanwhile, a scammer anthem and an AI copyright question offer broader cultural and legal angles.
Two artists are using personal reveals to frame their next moves.
Lana Del Rey's long-delayed album Stove is now a double album with a companion project, per her Instagram. The title keeps changing, but the output is expanding.
Harper's Bazaar picks up the same Lana Del Rey double-album news, adding a rare video of her husband Jeremy Dufrene, a glimpse into her private life that the album announcement itself offered.
Rolling Stone profiles Noga Erez and the documentary Noga, which captures her making art after October 7 while facing backlash and death threats. It's a close look at how an artist navigates a war zone and a global audience.
A scammer anthem and an AI copyright piece dig into the systems behind the music.
Defector's Israel Daramola argues Yung Miami's 'Spend Dat' is the rap song of the summer, using its celebration of spending stolen money as a lens on an economy that feels like a grift. It's a cultural reading, not a review.
A piece on AI-generated songs and copyright draws a parallel to the phonograph's disruption in the late 1800s, suggesting the law will have to adapt again. It's a historical framing of a current legal headache.
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A review of Loathe's album "I Let It In and It Took Everything," highlighting how the Liverpool metalcore band successfully bridged the gap between mainstream heavy rock and niche shoegaze-influenced sounds. The article discusses the band's trajectory from local metal scenes to e
Backstreet Boys’ Las Vegas Sphere Residency: How to Get Tickets to Sold-Out Showswww.rollingstone.com
The article covers the Backstreet Boys' upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency shows in July and August 2026, which extend the anniversary celebrations of their 1999 album Millennium. It provides information on how to purchase tickets for the sold-out shows, including details on ver
The Tennyson Street Fair, a Chicano music festival, and more things to do in Denverwww.denverpost.com
A preview of the Tennyson Street Fair returning to Denver with expanded offerings including pop-ups for Wax Trax Records, pickleball, a run club, the Berkeley Beer Festival, and live music. The article also highlights other local events such as Su Teatro's "Just Like Us" and Ed D
Matty Healy Had a 1975 Cover Band at His Bachelor Partywww.thecut.com
A brief news piece about Matty Healy (lead singer of The 1975) having a 1975 tribute band perform at his bachelor party. The article covers the humorous irony of the groom-to-be enjoying a cover band of his own group at his pre-wedding celebration.
Standing on the Corner: Standing on the Corner IIpitchfork.com
A review of Standing on the Corner's album "Standing on the Corner II," analyzing the experimental, murky soundscapes and theological themes present in the music. The article describes the album's opening track with its distorted vocals, funeral procession imagery, and lyrics abo
The Story Of The Stuffy, Silly, Arhythmic Hallway Recording Of The Original DK Rapkotaku.com
This article tells the behind-the-scenes story of the original DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64, revealing that composer Grant Kirkhope always intended it as a joke. The rap was recorded in a stuffy hallway by game director George Andreas and a random programmer (Dean Smith) who had pr
Arundhati Roy on Beatles, AI and Indie Filmmakingvariety.com
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy discussed the unauthorized use of Beatles songs in her film "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones," the impact of AI on cinema, and the value of handmade indie filmmaking during a Q&A at BFI Southbank following the U.K. premiere of the film
Savannah Bananas announce original song from EGOT-winning Disney teamwww.polygon.com
The Savannah Bananas, baseball's viral exhibition team known for their unique Banana Ball rules, have announced an original song created by the EGOT-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen). The song, titled "The Grea
Echo & The Bunnymen Announce First New Album In 12 Years <em>Apples For Isaac</em>: Hear “Brussels Is Haunted”stereogum.com
Echo & The Bunnymen have announced their first new studio album in 12 years, titled Apples For Isaac, following up 2014's Meteorites. The announcement comes alongside the release of the lead single "Brussels Is Haunted." The album marks a significant return for the Liverpool band
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