This is a short external music news digest for Sep 18, 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
- Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bass Persuades’: All 10 Tracks Ranked (Billboard, Sep 18)
See how Billboard ranks the new songs from the pop great's first album with her new label (and without her last name). - Read the Full Credits to Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades (Pitchfork, Sep 18)
The singer’s first album as just Miley features assists from Model/Actriz, Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt, Kid Harpoon, and more - Miley, Carly Rae Jepsen, Riley Green, Rosé & More: New Music Friday Guide (Billboard, Sep 18)
Check out the must-hear releases of the week. - Rosé Is a Rock Star In ‘New Trick’ Music Video: Watch (Billboard, Sep 18)
Dave Meyers filmed the energetic new clip entirely on Apple’s newly unveiled iPhone 18 Pro. - Miley Cyrus Hits the Chateau Marmont in New ”Let’s Get Married” Video (Pitchfork, Sep 18)
The singer’s real-life fiancé Maxx Morando appears in the latest Bass Persuades visual - Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Payphone’ Dials Up 1 Billion Views on YouTube (Billboard, Sep 18)
Released back in April 2012, "Payphone" gives Maroon 5 a sixth entry into YouTube's Billion Views Club. - Shakira and Maluma Reunite on Steamy New Merengue-Fueled Collaboration ‘Agua’: Stream It Now (Billboard, Sep 18)
The Colombian superstars return to their shared musical universe with a sensual merengue fueled by desire, chemistry and tropical heat. - Riley Green’s ‘That’s Just Me’: All 19 Tracks Ranked (Billboard, Sep 18)
The recent Billboard cover star aims to continue his winning streak on new album.
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