World Cup Soundtrack: FIFA’s “Stadium Entertainment Team” pre-curates more than 750 songs, with team-specific tunes for lineups, warmups, and goals—turning familiar hits into match-day rituals. Local Music & Community: Marquette Arts & Music Wellness Lions Club marked its first anniversary with a fundraiser, using performances to support veterans, seniors, and kids’ cancer travel. Music in the Real World: Ludington State Park’s summer concert series kept momentum toward a $99,700 amphitheater renovation after a June show raised $9,000. Pop Culture Spotlight: Peter Asher gets the documentary treatment in “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man,” spotlighting the producer/manager behind major stars. Tech Meets Music: Congress debates AI use while Spotify and others grapple with fraud and manipulation concerns; meanwhile, PlayStation’s move to end physical disc production adds pressure to digital-first listening. Rock News: Billy Corgan says the Smashing Pumpkins “reverted back” to old roles by reuniting with Butch Vig for a new project. New Music: Olivia Rodrigo’s album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” is framed as 2026’s standout for full-album storytelling.