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Music News Digest - Apr 29, 2026

A concise external music news roundup for Apr 29, 2026, curated from public feeds and linked back to the original publishers.

This is a short external music news digest for Apr 29, 2026. It pulls from public publisher feeds, summarizes only the headline context, and links readers back to the original reporting.

Use this as a quick scan of what is moving around the wider music industry today. UpcomingSounds does not republish full external articles.

Music News To Watch

  1. 2026 AAM Awards: All The Winners (Billboard, Apr 29)
    Kasey Chambers was on hand to present Melita Hodge with the Legacy Award.
  2. Rolling Stones Tease ‘Foreign Tongues’ Project (Billboard, Apr 29)
    The legendary British rock band is teasing what appears to be a new project titled Foreign Tongues, clues for which can be seen on their official social pages.
  3. ‘Wicked: For Good’ Gets Some Love at 2026 ASCAP Screen Celebrates Event (Billboard, Apr 29)
    David Vanacore received ASCAP’s Golden Note Award in recognition of his career achievements and impact on television music.
  4. TOMORROW X TOGETHER Launches New UNICEF Campaign Focused on Youth Mental Health (Billboard, Apr 29)
    "Asking for help doesn't mean you are weak," SOOBIN says in a new video.
  5. DMA’S Go Major Label Route on New Self-Titled Album (Billboard, Apr 29)
    Their fifth studio album, "DMA'S" is due out Aug. 7 through a new global deal with Wonderlick Entertainment partnering with Sony Music Australia and RCA UK.
  6. From Taylor Swift-Approved Jewelry to Made-to-Order Songs: The Most Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2026 (Billboard, Apr 29)
    This list is sure to please every mother out there, from music lovers to beauty enthusiasts.
  7. Everything We Know About Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ (So Far) (Billboard, Apr 29)
    AG8 is coming!
  8. Michael Jackson Movie Is Still in Theaters, But You Can Preorder the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Online Now (Billboard, Apr 28)
    With prices starting at $29.96, here's where you can preorder Michael (2026) on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Steelbook.

Why This Matters For Artists And Curators

Music news is useful when it helps artists make better timing, positioning, and promotion decisions. Watch for label moves, platform policy changes, touring shifts, creator-tool updates, and audience-behavior signals that can affect release strategy.

This digest used 1 external source. Always read the original reporting before making business decisions from a headline.

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