This is a short external music news digest for Jul 26, 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
- Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Unveils New Signature Guitar and Marshall Amp (Billboard, Jul 26)
Both releases nod to the guitar tone Armstrong has used across decades of Green Day songs. - Bret Michaels Undergoes Kidney Stone Surgery After Performing in ‘Intense’ Pain (Billboard, Jul 26)
"I'm doing everything within my power to feel better and continue playing great shows for great fans when I've got a complete clean bill of health," the Poison rocker wrote. - Bruce Springsteen, Colin Kaepernick Honored With New ACLU Award (Billboard, Jul 26)
Springsteen played "Streets of Minneapolis" Friday (July 24) after receiving the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports. - Hayley Williams Brings Jenny Lewis, Jack Antonoff & More Surprise Guests to the Stage at Newport Folk Fest (Billboard, Jul 26)
Williams sang Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining" with Lewis and Bleachers' "I Wanna Get Better" with Antonoff during her set in Newport, R.I. - Rumi Ramen? ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Cook Up Instant Noodle Collab That You Can Buy Online Now (Billboard, Jul 25)
Each HUNTR/X member gets her own ramen flavor as part of the Nongshim collaboration. - Orville Peck Opens Up About Suicide Attempt Before Canceling 2023 Tour: ‘A Big Turning Point for Me’ (Billboard, Jul 25)
The experience inspired the masked country singer’s upcoming album, Mule. - Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight: 7 Highlights From Their Hollywood Bowl Show (Billboard, Jul 25)
Robinson is duly recognized as one of our greatest songwriters, but he may be under-recognized as a live performer. - Katy Perry Condemns Trump Administration’s Use of ‘Firework’ in Military Strikes Video (Billboard, Jul 25)
"I absolutely do not condone it," the pop star wrote.
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