This is a short external music news digest for Jun 13, 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
- Blink-182 Release 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Take Off Your Pants and Jacket’ (Billboard, Jun 13)
Take Off Your Pants and Jacket debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with more than 350,000 copies sold in its first week. - Mase Wasn’t a Fan President Trump’s NBA Finals Appearance: ‘It Messed the Vibe Up’ (Billboard, Jun 13)
The Harlem rapper and his co-hosts were talking about all the celebrities that attended Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. - Charles Barkley Hopes ESPN Fires Him Over Cardi B Joke: ‘I Would Love To Get Fired, I’m Not Gon’ Lie’ (Billboard, Jun 13)
The hall of famer made a joke about the rapper's revealing cleavage during halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals earlier this week. - 25 Songs That Inspired ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Soundtrack: Chappell Roan, David Bowie & More (Billboard, Jun 12)
Composer Daniel Hart shares a few musical inspirations behind the rollicking new season of AMC's cult horror show. - Peso Pluma Reacts to Mexico’s World Cup Match Victory: ‘We Debuted On the Right Foot’ (Billboard, Jun 12)
The Mexican singer sat down with Billboard and shared his enthusiasm about the team's win. - In Canada: The Biggest Moments From Billboard Canada Power Players 2026 (Billboard, Jun 12)
Also up north this week, a recap of Billboard Canada's Managers to Watch gala. - The Backstreet Boys Unleash ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Anthem Co-Written by Ed Sheeran: Listen (Billboard, Jun 12)
The animated film will hit theaters this August. - Going to Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour? Dress the Part With These Urban Outfitters Pieces (Billboard, Jun 12)
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