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Study: Nearly 40% of New Music Released in July 2026 Involved AI
A SubmitHub analysis of over a million tracks released worldwide in July 2026 found 38.5% involved AI to some degree, as Bandcamp, Traxsource and GEMA adopt the same detection tool and Beatport, TIDAL and Spotify update their AI policies.
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Maroon 5 Announces Three Tokyo Dome Shows for January 2027
Maroon 5 will play three dates at Tokyo Dome in late January and early February 2027 as part of Maroon 5 Asia 2027, with tickets opening in stages from August 21.
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Japanese Drummer-Singer AKANE YONEZAWA Brings "Black Pasta" Tour to Taipei's MOONDOG on Nov 14, 2026
Japanese drummer and singer-songwriter AKANE YONEZAWA plays a solo show at Taipei's MOONDOG on November 14, 2026, with tickets going on sale August 29 via KKTIX and FamilyMart.
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Joyland Sessions 2026 Lineup: Caribou, Slowdive, Fazerdaze to Headline Jakarta
Indonesia's Joyland Sessions 2026 has confirmed Caribou, Slowdive and Fazerdaze among its announced acts, with the festival landing at Jakarta's GBK Senayan on November 28-29, 2026. Tickets are already on sale.
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Young K of DAY6 will bring his solo tour ＜YOUNGEST＞ to Taipei's TICC on November 29, 2026, with tickets via tixCraft — though pricing and on-sale time are still unannounced.
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Beck Shares "Disappearing Act," New Album Ride Lonesome Out September 18
Beck has released "Disappearing Act," the third preview track from his 15th studio album Ride Lonesome, due September 18 via Capitol with mixing by Nigel Godrich. His North American tour opens September 16 in Vancouver.
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BABYMONSTER Takes Over Orchard Road, D23 Asia Set for Singapore Debut in 2027
A roundup of Asian pop news: BABYMONSTER partners with adidas and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 for an August 2026 Orchard Road activation, Disney's D23 Asia heads to Marina Bay Sands in 2027, and three BTS members make headlines for separate reasons.
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Water Damage Forces Cancellation of Taiwan's "Da Fan Da Sheng" Show at Yeah Dee Fun Space
Taiwan venue Yeah Dee Fun Space has cancelled its August 21, 2026 "Da Fan Da Sheng" show featuring SADOG and Yo Chen after worsening water leakage, with full refunds offered to ticket holders.
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Chinese Bands La Vague (浪樂隊) and Birdstriking Announce Joint Yangtze Delta Tour
Chinese indie bands La Vague (浪樂隊) and Birdstriking will play three shows across Wuxi, Shanghai and Hangzhou from August 28-30, 2026, in a joint tour billed as 'Làng Zhuàng.'
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