musicTuesday, July 28, 2026

Mellencamp's Gulf jab, Perhacs missing

Today's music news is a mix of political provocation and personal tragedy. John Mellencamp used a concert to call out the Gulf of Mexico renaming, while the disappearance of cult singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has friends and collaborators publicly pleading for answers.

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Onstage politics and pleas

Two very different kinds of public statements dominated the day: one a pointed political jab from a veteran rocker, the other a desperate call for help from a missing artist's circle.

#01eu.usatoday.comJul 28

John Mellencamp stops concert to call out 'stupid' Gulf of Mexico name change

John Mellencamp interrupted 'Pink Houses' to call the Gulf of Mexico renaming 'stupid,' drawing applause. It's a classic Mellencamp move, blue-collar authenticity with a sharp political edge.

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#02www.rollingstone.comJul 28

Linda Perhacs’ Friends Say Cult Singer-Songwriter Has ‘Gone Missing’

Linda Perhacs, the 82-year-old cult singer-songwriter, has been missing for eight months after leaving a care facility. Friends and collaborators have been unable to reach her or her legal guardian, and they're now going public.

by Angie Martoccio2 min readRead original

Legal battles and reviews

Meanwhile, Ariana Grande takes hackers to court, and Pitchfork weighs in on The Strokes' political irony problem.

#03variety.comJul 28

Ariana Grande Sues Hackers for Leaking Unreleased Music and Footage

Ariana Grande is suing anonymous hackers for allegedly stealing and leaking unreleased music and footage via phishing. The suit targets a growing problem in the industry: digital leaks from inside the vault.

#04pitchfork.comJul 28

The Strokes: Reality Awaits

Pitchfork's review of The Strokes' 'Reality Awaits' focuses on Julian Casablancas' struggle to express political views without ironic detachment, from his Coachella anti-imperialist staging to his 'Subway Takes' controversy.

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