Daily Music Headlines July 30th, 2026

Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard died at 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Hansard, known for his work with the Frames and the Swell Season, starred in Once and won an Academy Award for co-writing “Falling Slowly.”Variety – Glen Hansard obituaryA new box set collects Ma Rainey’s complete recordings from 1923 to 1928, including rare test pressings, alternate takes, and newly restored audio revealing previously unheard details.The New York Times – Ma Rainey box setFrench electronic musician and DJ Kavinsky, best known for “Nightcall” from the film Drive, has died at his Paris home at age 50. Authorities say the cause of death remains under investigation.The New York Times – Kavinsky dies at 50The Recording Academy says it respects BTS’s decision not to submit music for Grammy consideration this year, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. saying the new Asian Pop Music category is intended to celebrate the genre without limiting eligibility in the general categories.The Hollywood Reporter – Grammy CEO responds to BTSThe White House responded after Noah Kahan criticized President Trump for using his song “American Cars” in a social media video, replying with a reference to Kahan’s hit “Northern Attitude.”The Hollywood Reporter – White House responds to Noah KahanLollapalooza 2026 begins July 30 with performances from artists including Lorde, John Summit, and Charli XCX, and will be livestreamed on Disney+ and Hulu throughout the four-day festival.Billboard – Watch Lollapalooza 2026 livePaul McCartney, RAYE, Olivia Dean, Dave, Florence + The Machine, and more have been shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize, with the winner to be announced October 22 in Newcastle.Billboard – 2026 Mercury Prize shortlistSoundgarden says it is now mixing its final album featuring the last recordings of Chris Cornell, with the surviving band members planning to release it when they feel it is ready.Billboard – Soundgarden’s final Chris Cornell albumToday’s LyricFind U.S. Top 5 Most-Searched Song Lyrics:“Stella Lefty” – Boston“I Knew It I Knew You” – Taylor Swift“The Author” – Brandon Lake & Nick Jonas“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley“Bloodstream” – Alyssa GraceBillboard – LyricFind U.S. chart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.