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Toledo City Paper - Ohio · July 11, 2025

Lunch at Levis Celebrate Summer Thursdays with Food, Music & Fun Mark the 20th year of Lunch at Levis, a beloved summer lunchtime tradition featuring live music, food trucks and activities every Thursday through October 2. July highlights include...

world Effigies of refugees set alight on bonfire condemned in Northern Ireland

Asiaone · July 11, 2025

MOYGASHEL, Northern Ireland — A model of refugees in a boat, placed on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast, was set alight on Thursday (July 10) night, weeks after migrants' homes were attacked nearby. The display prompted condemnations...

World's unluckiest song, over 100 people died listening to it, was banned for 62 years, song is...

India.com · July 11, 2025

Home Entertainment World’s unluckiest song, over 100 people died listening to it, was banned for 62 years, song is… You won't believe the back story of this song. Over a 100 people did suicide after listening to this song. It was banned for the...

MusicRadar deals of the week: It's your last chance to grab a Prime Day deal on gear from Fender, Roland, Casio, Yamaha, Toontrack & more - but you'll have to be quick

MusicRadar · July 11, 2025

Welcome to MusicRadar's deals of the week! Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of fantastic offers on top-rated musical gear from across the internet. We curate a fresh batch of jaw-dropping discounts every week, so be sure to swing by...

Best Copyright-Free Music (2025): Epidemic Sound Awarded Top Music Platform by Expert Consumers

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Consumers has recognized Epidemic Sound as the top platform for copyright-free music in 2025, naming it as the best choice for content creators, marketing professionals, and production teams...

When the compass meets voodoo music (program)

Haiti Libre ·

Haiti - Haiti en Folie Festival : When the compass meets voodoo music (program) 11/07/2025 09:46:27 The Festival Haiti en Folie is proud to announce the full lineup for its 19th edition, which will be held in Montreal from July 23 to 27, 2025, in...

Oscar Mbo’s Ashmed Hour Records joins forces with Universal Music

Times LIVE ·

Universal Music Group (UMG) South Africa has officially welcomed Ashmed Hour Records to its label family in a move set to shake up the local music industry. Founded by acclaimed DJ and producer Oscar Mbo, Ashmed Hour Records has built a reputation...

The Billionaire Riffs: The World's 14 Richest Guitarists in 2025 (Updated July 11, 2025)

Finance Monthly · July 11, 2025

Ever wondered if strumming a few chords could actually buy you a fortune? Turns out, for these legendary guitarists, six strings were just the beginning of building monumental empires. This isn't just a list of numbers; it's a peek into how rock...

Friday Music Guide: New Music From Justin Bieber, Clipse, BLACKPINK & More

Billboard · July 11, 2025

Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore See latest videos,...

South Arcade, Y2K-Core British Rock Band, Signs With Atlantic Records to ‘Take On the World’

Billboard · July 11, 2025

South Arcade, the UK-based rock band with a sound that slants toward turn-of-the-century alternative, has signed a label deal with Atlantic Records, in partnership with BKM Artists and LAB Records. The quartet also released its debut single with...

Heathers: The Musical review: Back off-Broadway and big fun

Mashable · July 11, 2025

Heathers: The Musical isn't just a clever interpretation of the 1989 black comedy Heathers. This stage show is a rock show, thanks to a gutsy revival production and an audience bursting to experience it. Admittedly, this came as a surprise to me....

WeekEnder FREE Outdoor Movie & Music Series

Summit Tribune - Missouri · July 11, 2025

For four Friday nights in a row, from July 11 to Aug. 1, Crown Center will host FREE outdoor entertainment for Kansas City. The WeekEnder series kicks off summer weekends with live music, food, and an outdoor movie when the sun goes down....

OK Gos Damian Kulash and Tim Nordwind reflect on how a viral music video changed their band forever.

Mashable · July 11, 2025

It's been nearly 19 years to the day that OK Go released their eye-popping music video for "Here It Goes Again" on YouTube. The American rock band didn't use flashy special effects, couture fashion, or celebrity cameos to make their mark — they...

Music icon Bob Dylan to play Coventry Building Society Arena this winter

Coventry Live · July 11, 2025

One of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century will perform to fans in Coventry later this year. Bob Dylan is bringing his Rough and Rowdy tour to Coventry Building Society Arena in November. The Legendary songwriter and musician...

Cecilia Vicuña and Giuliana Furci on Mushrooms, Brain Rot, and the End of the World

Interview Magazine · July 11, 2025

Cecilia Vicuña, photographed by Axelle Blanc. When the artist and poet Cecilia Vicuña and the mycologist Giuliana Furci got together on Zoom last week, things got existential—fast. Vicuña feels like she could fry an egg on the New York City...

Recital for a World Gone to Sh*t review – full-throttle fury meets beautiful, blistering verse

The Guardian · July 11, 2025

Poems for a World Gone to Sh*t was published in 2018. The short anthology has no credited editor and urges its reader to “discover the amazing power of poetry to make even the most f*cked up times feel better”. The poems themselves are mostly...

The Doobie Brothers' most recent set list plus last-minute tickets for world tour

LAD Bible ·

Good things come to those who wait, and that's certainly the case for fans of The Doobie Brothers in the UK. They supported Eagles on tour last year for their farewell shows, but haven't played any headline dates on our shores since 2017 - so...

Africa’s music economy: From beats to boom

Music in Africa · July 11, 2025

Streaming has played a defining role in propelling Afrobeats into the global spotlight, establishing it firmly as a leading force in contemporary music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay have not only introduced African artists to...

American brand New Balance Taps Rosalía for cinematic global campaign

Fibre 2 Fashion ·

Grammy award-winning musician Rosalía officially joins the New Balance family of ambassadors and athletes, bringing her craft as a singer, songwriter, and producer, alongside her dynamic fashion sense to the brand’s roster. Rosalía’s purposeful...

Blake Shelton + Noah Cyrus Embark on a Gritty, Spiritual Journey in ‘New Country’ Music Video [Watch]

95.3 Big Cat - New York · July 11, 2025

Blake Shelton joins Noah Cyrus on the bold duet “New Country.” The country legend takes a backseat spotlight in "New Country," a striking new track from Noah's just-released sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me. Shelton is one of...