This is a short external music news digest for Sep 10, 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

1. Dexys Midnight Runners’ Kevin Rowland Is ‘Disgusted’ That ‘Come On Eileen’ Played at Reform U.K. Conference (Billboard, Sep 10)
   “I, Kevin Rowland (the son of Irish immigrants) and the main songwriter of ‘Come On Eileen,’ am disgusted to learn that Nigel Farage has used our Dexys Midnight Runners’ song."
2. Mike McCready Rips Hendrix-Style National Anthem Ahead of Seattle NFL Game (Billboard, Sep 10)
   Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Soundgarden and Taylor Momsen brought grunge to the Seattle Seahawks NFL game against the New England Patriots.
3. Kehlani Accepts R&B Artist of the Year | R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2026 (Billboard, Sep 10)
   Kehlani accepts R&B Artist of the Year Award from Billboard Executive Director of R&B/Hip-Hop Gail Mitchell at Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2026.
4. Jill Scott Accepts the R&B Hall of Fame Award | R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2026 (Billboard, Sep 10)
   Jill Scott Accepts the R&B Hall of Fame Award from Billboard’s senior charts and data analyst, Trevor Anderson, at Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2026.
5. Annie Christensen appointed VP, Catalogue at Warner Chappell Music UK (Music Business Worldwide, Sep 10)
   Christensen joins the publishing arm of Warner Music Group from a career in A&R, and will report to WCM UK President Shani Gonzales. Source
6. Skippa, Samara Cyn & Destin Conrad Accept the Rising Star Award | R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2026 (Billboard, Sep 10)
   Skippa, Samara Cyn & Destin Conrad accept the Rising Star Award from Billboard’s Kyle Denis, Michael Saponara, and Angel Diaz at Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2026.
7. ‘Pretty Daunting’: Cody Simpson Is Ready to Tackle the Australian Anthem at NFL Game In Melbourne (Billboard, Sep 10)
   "It’s cool to come over and be a part of the first NFL game on Aussie soil.”
8. The Roots Accept the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Award from Carl Lamarre | R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2026 (Billboard, Sep 10)
   The Roots accept the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Award from Billboard’s Senior Director of R&B/Hip-Hop Carl Lamarre at Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2026.

Why This Matters For Artists And Curators

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