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Who's the Next Legacy Act? Far Out Magazine Names Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines DC and Others
A Far Out Magazine op-ed uses Fontaines DC's anniversary tour as a jumping-off point to ask whether today's headliners like Olivia Rodrigo and Charli XCX can sustain festival top billing 40 years from now.
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bbno$ Is Playing a Virtual Concert Inside Roblox This Weekend — 11 Million Already Signed Up
Canadian rapper bbno$ will debut a new song at a virtual concert inside the Roblox game +1 Speed Keyboard Escape on July 25, 2026, with proceeds going to child online safety charity IWF.
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Yousuke Shimonaka's Debut Solo LP "SHIMONAKA" Now Up for Preorder, Ships in Japan September 16
DYGL guitarist and never young beach dual-guitar collaborator Yousuke Shimonaka releases his debut solo LP "SHIMONAKA" via Thaian Records / SPACE SHOWER MUSIC, out in Japan on September 16, 2026. Vinyl preorders are open now for NT$1,100.
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kurayamisaka's "summer film" 7" Vinyl: Preorders Open Ahead of Nov 3 Japan Release
Japanese band kurayamisaka is releasing a new 7" vinyl single, "summer film," out in Japan on November 3, 2026 — with preorders now open in Taiwan via the artists.tw store.
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Olivia Rodrigo Calls Abortion Bans "Pro-Control, Not Pro-Life" Ahead of Debut Daisy Chain Fields Festival
Olivia Rodrigo teamed up with the Center for Reproductive Rights on a video released this week, calling abortion bans "pro-control, not pro-life," timed to the run-up of her debut Daisy Chain Fields festival.
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LOCALGREEN FESTIVAL Goes Free for 2026, Returns to Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse in November
Japan's outdoor music festival LOCALGREEN FESTIVAL will drop admission fees entirely starting in 2026, running a two-day free event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on November 7-8.
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Gestalt Girl to Play Legacy Taipei on Dec 6, 2026 for New Album Tour
Taiwan-Japan artist Gestalt Girl brings the full-band tour for new album 働くこと、休むこと。to Legacy Taipei on December 6, 2026, with presale tickets opening July 23 at noon.
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NewJeans Post Four Teaser Videos for "The Summer of NewJeans" — What We Know
NewJeans uploaded four videos to their official YouTube channel under the banner "the summer of NewJeans," fueling speculation about a comeback, though no shows or releases have been confirmed.
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hyukoh Unveils New Logo Designed by Fergus Purcell and Eugene Whang
hyukoh announced a new brand logo on Instagram in July 2026, designed by Fergus Purcell and Eugene Whang, with visuals and sound design credited to a small production team.
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