musicFriday, August 7, 2026

Album reviews and festival lineups lead the day

Today's music news is a mix of album reviews and festival announcements. Pitchfork's takes on Frost Children and Ravyn Lenae offer deep dives into their latest projects, while festival lineups for Outside Lands and EDC Orlando give fans something to plan around. There's also a notable cancellation from Joan Jett and some interesting collaborations on the horizon.

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Album Reviews

Pitchfork delivers two substantial reviews that highlight different corners of the musical spectrum.

#01pitchfork.comAug 7

Frost Children: Frost Fest Mixtape

The review captures Frost Children's nostalgic blend of styles that's earned them a devoted following, and notes the mixtape's collaborative nature with friends and co-headliners.

by James Gui3 min readRead original

#02pitchfork.comAug 7

Ravyn Lenae: Blue Island

Lenae's album is examined through the lens of her artistic evolution and the pressure to prove herself to Black audiences and R&B listeners, building on her previous work.

by Stephen Kearse3 min readRead original

Festivals and Shows

From streaming schedules to headliner announcements, festival news is plentiful today.

#03bluntmag.com.auAug 7

What Time To Watch Outside Lands 2026 In Australia

For Australian fans, this is the practical guide to catching Outside Lands 2026 live, with times and artists listed in AEST.

#04resources.onestowatch.comAug 7

EDC Orlando 2026 Lineup: Official Artists & Headliners

The full EDC Orlando 2026 lineup is out, giving electronic music fans their first look at who's playing the November event.

#05resources.onestowatch.comAug 7

Sea Hear Now 2026 Headliners: The Strokes & Mumford & Sons

Sea.Hear.Now has revealed its 2026 headliners, with The Strokes and Mumford & Sons topping a lineup that also includes daily schedules and ticket info.

News and Collaborations

Injury cancellations, new singles, and surprising team-ups round out the day's updates.

#06www.rollingstone.comAug 7

Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Surgery From a Fractured Vertebra

Joan Jett's health takes priority as she cancels two September shows following surgery for a fractured vertebra, a setback for fans with tickets.

#07au.rollingstone.comAug 7

BIG NOTER Recruit Idles’ Joe Talbot for Ferocious New Single

BIG NOTER's new single features Idles' Joe Talbot, adding a ferocious edge to their upcoming album 'Songs In The Key Of Wrestling'.

#08au.rollingstone.comAug 7

Peking Duk Recruit Killer Mike and More for New Single ‘Can’t Fit In’

Peking Duk's final single before their debut album brings together Killer Mike, Nate Husser, and Kingstarlight for a track that's already generating buzz.

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