This is a short external music news digest for Jul 9, 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
- Angus & Julia Stone Announce U.S. Tour Dates (Billboard, Jul 9)
The Aussie singers and songwriters will perform fan faves and new cuts from their forthcoming album "Karaoke Bar." - ‘I Don’t Think He Would Have Changed:’ Bon Scott’s Brother Talks Late AC/DC Legend on His 80th Birthday (Billboard, Jul 9)
"Overnight success always takes a lot of years. It was good to see him get the results he finally wanted," says Derek Scott. - Boyz II Men Headlines 2026 Tour of Australia and New Zealand (Billboard, Jul 9)
Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv Devoe are joined on the bill for a '90s nostalgia trip. - Benson Boone Is a ‘Wanted Man’ In Australia: Check His 2026 Tour Dates (Billboard, Jul 9)
The chart-topping U.S. pop artist will perform nine total concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. - Brian Potter, ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Co-Producer & ’70s Hit Songwriter, Dies at 87 (Billboard, Jul 9)
With partner Dennis Lambert, Potter scored Billboard hits for Glen Campbell, Player, Tavares, the Four Tops & more. - Eslabon Armado’s ‘NOCTURNO’ Scores Double Top 10 Billboard Entries (Billboard, Jul 9)
The set arrives at No. 8 on Top Latin Albums and No. 5 on Regional Mexican Albums charts. - Nikki Glaser, RuPaul & More React to 2026 Primetime Emmy Nods (Billboard, Jul 9)
The Globes have been good for Glaser, and vice versa. - Future Reveals ‘The Real Me’ Cover Art & Track List: ‘Who U Think Featured on My Album’ (Billboard, Jul 9)
The Real Me arrives Friday.
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