This is a short external music news digest for Aug 15, 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
- Slipknot Cuts Ties With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years (Billboard, Aug 15)
Wilson joined in 1998, just before the Des Moines, Iowa-founded group's mainstream breakthrough. - Here Are Events Marc Anthony, Feid, Karol G & More Latin Music Artists Are Joining in Support of Colombia and Venezuela Earthquake Relief (Billboard, Aug 14)
Benefit concerts are set to take place during the weekend of Aug. 15-16. - Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar (Billboard, Aug 14)
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business. - In Canada: BTS’ J-Hope & RM Attend Drake’s Toronto Concert; Neil Peart Doc Premiering at TIFF (Billboard, Aug 14)
Also up north this week: Music streaming growth slows in Quebec. - A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating) (Billboard, Aug 14)
From aespa and Monsta X to BTS and KATSEYE, here's what you can expect from the K-pop concert scene this year. - ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Physical Release on 4K Blu-ray and DVD: Preorder It Here (Billboard, Aug 14)
The Criterion Collection edition marks the first time the hit animated film has been available for viewing outside of streaming — save for a brief theatrical run. - This ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sword Is the Closest Thing to a Lightsaber for Rumi Fans: Buy Online (Billboard, Aug 14)
The new interactive KPop Demon Hunters Rumi sword has over 50 features. - Get DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and Save Nearly 25% Just for Signing Up (Billboard, Aug 14)
Here's everything you need to know about DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and why it’s a favorite for sports lovers.
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