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Touring & Live Music: Avenged Sevenfold kicked off its 2026 North American run by debuting its surprise STATICA EP “from backstage,” turning the mystery act into a full in-show reveal. Pop Culture & Streaming: Spotify says ‘The Odyssey’ audiobook streams jumped 500% after the film’s debut, while Apple Music raised prices for its family plan. Major Artist News: Roxette canceled its 40th anniversary North American tour, citing hugely increased touring costs. Local Music & Theater: Fort Columbia’s ‘Anastasia: The Musical’ is in its final stretch with a family-run production. Music as Activism: A Mountain View vigil honoring two men killed in separate ICE shootings featured live protest music from the Raging Grannies. Community Arts: Detroit launched early voting with a block party and music, as residents shared top concerns. Music Discovery: Ani Mari previewed her upcoming album ‘The Masquerade’ with ‘Sun-kissed.’

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Jul. 22, 2026

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Wicker Park Fest brings indie music lineup, activities to Chicago's Milwaukee Avenue

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Young Woman Sings Sierra Leone’s National Anthem in Front of White House in the U.S.

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Rock Band Gets Arrested for Performing Out of a U-Haul at a Gas Station After Vans Warped Tour

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Year Founded	1994
Website	https://www.vice.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Venezuelan Deportees Sue Aviation Contractors Over Flights to El Salvador’s CECOT Prison

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Pittsburgh's Tree of Life rabbi bids farewell, 8 years after deadliest US antisemitic attack

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Domain Registration Year	2011
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Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
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Gracie Abrams Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘Daughter From Hell’

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Katy Perry Concert Film Heading To Theaters Worldwide

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Year Founded	1990
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Publication Location	United States, New York, Buffalo
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High-energy theatrical folk-rock-jazz comes to Spirit Square

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Owner: Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel info about owner

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Year Founded	1971
Website	www.campbellrivermirror.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Campbell River
Owner Country	Canada

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