musicMonday, July 20, 2026
A 248-year-old Mozart notebook surfaces with unknown pieces, pulling music history into the spotlight. Meanwhile, the music industry's attention is split between vinyl nostalgia and a surprising CD resurgence, while FIFA's halftime show continues to draw criticism.
A single archival find reshapes what we know about Mozart's early career.
An archivist found Mozart's 1778 notebook in Paris, containing unknown pieces written during a financially tough period. The discovery adds new context to his output as a young adult past his child-prodigy fame.
Physical music sales are telling a different story than the usual vinyl narrative.
Luminate's midyear report shows CD sales growing faster than vinyl for the first time in a decade, with dance and electronic music leading streaming growth. The narrative of vinyl's dominance may be shifting.
Leeds is getting its 'largest-ever' warehouse venue from the team behind Arrival, signaling continued investment in club culture outside London.
The halftime show is still being debated, but the conversation has shifted to brand damage.
A design critic argues FIFA's halftime concert dilutes the World Cup brand by aping the Super Bowl, contrasting the purity of football with entertainment spectacle. The piece adds a branding perspective to the ongoing halftime debate.
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Diamond The Body & Carl Crawford: From Baddies to Big Businesshot1009.com
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MEDUZA & Khalid Team Up for New Single ‘Weekend’www.edmtunes.com
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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieberbarrie360.com
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