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A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
Associated Press
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August 2, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up for their appointments at the Los Angeles area hospital where she works as immigration raids spread fear among the Latino population she serves. The Utah-born...
Russell Dickerson Rises To No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart
MusicRow - Tennessee
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August 1, 2025
Russell Dickerson rises to No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week with his song, “Happen To Me.” The track is off of his upcoming fourth studio album Famous Back Home, and was written by Dickerson, Chris LaCorte, Jessie Jo...
I listened to spatial audio on a 7.4.4-channel Focal speaker system, and now I need to up my Dolby Atmos music game
TechRadar
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August 2, 2025
French speaker manufacturer Focal is demonstrating a range of speaker setups and headphones at the Audio Advice Live show in Raleigh, NC, but the demo I was most excited to catch was its Utopia Cinema system. Focal’s 7.4.4-channel home theater...
Live Music Drives Increase In Nashville’s Summer Tourism
MusicRow - Tennessee
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August 1, 2025
“Let Freedom Sing!” 2025 in Downtown Nashville. Nashville saw a strong summer tourism season marked by record-breaking attendance and visitor spending at both “Let Freedom Sing!” Music City July 4th and CMA Fest, while major concert tours filled...
Band Not Good Enough to Warrant This Many Bandcamp Emails
The Hard Times
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August 1, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — Local punk thrashers Suet are using Bandcamp’s ability to send email notifications disproportionately to the level of interest garnered by their music, annoyed fans reported. “We’ve been calling our vinyl printers every day asking...
Musikfest 2025 kicks off in Bethlehem with food, music, big crowds
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The first official day of Musikfest is underway. The 11 day long event draws millions of visitors year after year. 69 News Reporter Cierra Genelle took a tasty tour of the festival grounds and beyond in Southside Bethlehem. The...
The World Dog Show is one of the largest dog shows in the world. Find out everything you need to before it starts next week.
AOL
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jukka Pätynen / Koirakuvat.fiThe World Dog Show 2025 lands in Helsinki, Finland, next week. Starting with a special lineup of Circuit...
Spirit Valley Days Car Show Took Over West Duluth
Fox 21 - Minnesota
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August 2, 2025
WEST DULUTH, Minn.-Day two of Spirit Valley Days kicked off with a car show today. The car show took over West Duluth with all types of unique rides. Local car owners showed off their hot rods they’ve been working on all year. Young and old car...
James Barker Band returning to the Sault this fall
SooToday
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Music lovers, listen up. James Barker Band is stopping in the Sault on Nov. 11 as part of their Canadian tour, the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour. Event details: James Barker Band Featuring Special Guest Zach McPhee Date: Nov 11, 2025 Location: Machine...
Yes, Country Music Is Thriving In Japan, & It’s Been That Way for Decades
Whiskey Riff
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August 1, 2025
Japan is a country known for its deep-rooted traditions, ancient temples, and rich cultural history. But nestled between the neon lights, sushi bars, and ramen shops, there’s something you might not expect to find: honky tonks, bluegrass bars, and...
Music notes: Gracie Abrams, Flavor Flav and more
B98.5 - Georgia
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August 1, 2025
Gracie Abrams brought out Swedish pop icon Robyn for a duet of "Dancing on My Own" at Lollapalooza Thursday. Gracie thanked Robyn on Instagram, writing, "Watching you walk out on stage in those cherry red heels with the hair and the drums and the...
Music Reviews: BKPM, RAKEL, Alaska1867 and Birnir
Reykjavik Grapevine
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August 1, 2025
Grapevine is hot off the press, and so are these single reviews! Check out musician, and now Grapevine contributor, Sævar Andri Sigurðarson’s reviews of these three songs below. “Vínarborg” by BKPM Single — July 22 Experimental post-punk group...
RANKED: Which States Are Producing The Best Country Music Artists… Right Now?
Whiskey Riff
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August 1, 2025
What state is pumping out the best country stars right now? Let’s break it down… Luke Combs recently made the argument that the country music talent in Kentucky is better than anything in the United States, and he’s not wrong… you can definitely...
Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan is returning to her music career following WWE icon’s passing
The Times of India
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Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan. Image via: Getty Images Brooke Hogan is stepping back into the music spotlight in the wake of her father Hulk Hogan’s death. The WWE icon passed away on July 24 at age 71, and while the family has faced its share of...
Music and laughter replaced whispers at Hawaiʻi libraries this summer
Hawaii Public Radio
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August 1, 2025
Hawaiʻi residents of all ages have been visiting their local libraries for more than just books this summer. The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System wrapped up its Summer Reading Challenge on the last day of July. “There really are two goals. One...
‘American Idol’ Winner Just Sam Announces Surprising Life Update 5 Years After Show
TV Insider
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August 1, 2025
It’s been five years since Just Sam was named the winner of American Idol Season 18. Since then, they haven’t had much luck pursuing a career in music, but they did have a big life update to share with fans this summer. On July 16, Sam announced...
The best live music events happening across pubs in Gwent this weekend
South Wales Argus
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On Saturday, August 2, at 12pm, DJ Sammy will be performing at Newport Corinthians AFC. Organisers boasted that the performance would be "the ultimate concert experience of the year." CALON, a husband and wife duo, will perform at The Old Bridge...
Album review: Car Bomb – Tiles Whispers Dreams
Kerrang!
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A quarter of a century into their concussive math-metal odyssey, Car Bomb could be forgiven for running low on new ways to break necks and blow minds. Existing at the dizzying outer limits of a subgenre on heavy music’s cutting edge, they’ve...
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 1
NPR
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August 1, 2025
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 1 : All Songs Considered Newcomer Emily Hines. Hardcore collective The Armed. A Susumu Yokota boxset. WDET's Liz Warner joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to dive into their favorite albums out this week....
Meet the Southampton Afrobeats artist who went from engineering to music
Southern Daily Echo
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Henry Chukwugozie Ngoka, known by his stage name Mr Buoyant, blends his technical knowledge with creativity to produce his hit singles. He says his background in engineering and digital marketing gives him a unique understanding of the production...