This is a short external music news digest for Jul 25, 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
- Lou Koller, Frontman of Hardcore Pioneers Sick of It All, Dies at 59 (Billboard, Jul 25)
The band confirmed his death on Friday, days before their 40th anniversary. - Karol G Kicks Off 2026 Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour: Full Setlist (Billboard, Jul 25)
The highly-awaited tour began on Friday (July 24) at Soldier Field in Chicago. See every song from the kick-off show below. - Artists With the Most No. 1 Albums on the Billboard 200: The Beatles, Future & More (Billboard, Jul 25)
Future's The Real Me lands the rapper his 12th leader. - 50 Cent Teases 2Pac & Eminem Collab for ‘Street Fighter’ Soundtrack: ‘Coming Out Shortly’ (Billboard, Jul 25)
Street Fighter hits theaters Oct. 16. - Drake Seemingly Disses LeBron James With Shirt at Nocta Manor Retreat: ‘The Only LeBron I Rate Is Juan’ (Billboard, Jul 25)
The Toronto rapper also posted a caption on Instagram in which he claims he's been proving himself right these last two years. - Watch Charli xcx’s Full Theatrical Film That Accompanies Her New ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album (Billboard, Jul 24)
The pop star gives fans a deeper look into her creative process & inspiration. - Luísa Sonza Makes Her Tomorrowland Belgium Debut, Joining Kris Kross Amsterdam for ‘My Oh My’ (Billboard, Jul 24)
The singer joined the Dutch duo during their Tomorrowland set. - Watch Niall Horan Surprise ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright by Turning Her Cover Song Into a Duet (Billboard, Jul 24)
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