Daily Music Headlines July 18, 2025

Congressional Republicans have voted to strip over $1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), potentially forcing rural and Native-serving stations to consolidate, cut back, or shut down entirely. Up to 15% of public media outlets could be affected.

🔗 thehill.com

Massive Attack has launched an artist alliance in support of Palestine and Gaza. Backed by Fontaines D.C., Brian Eno, Kneecap, and Garbage, the group aims to defend artists from censorship or legal action for speaking out.

🔗 rollingstone.com

A new documentary concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, will hit theaters in 2026. It captures Black Sabbath’s final show in Birmingham and behind-the-scenes moments from the $190 million charity event.

🔗 billboard.com

TikTok has launched Songwriter Features in beta, offering a dedicated account label and Music Tab to help songwriters showcase their work and get proper credit.

🔗 thesource.com

A 22-year-old man has been charged in the murder of Robin Kaye, longtime American Idol music supervisor, and her husband Thomas Deluca. Police say the couple was shot during a home burglary.

🔗 abcnews.go.com

The Academy Museum in LA will host a K-Culture Night on July 31, featuring K-pop stars and Squid Game actor Yim Si-wan. Sponsored by CJ ENM, the event highlights the global rise of Korean entertainment.

🔗 variety.com

Darius Rucker will resume his tour on July 19 after cutting a recent Atlantic City show short due to vocal issues. Rucker promised fans they’ll get refunds—and a rescheduled show.

🔗 pennlive.com

Steve Miller has canceled his upcoming tour, citing extreme weather conditions nationwide. In a Facebook post, he urged fans to trust their instincts: “The risks… are unacceptable.”

🔗 musicradar.com

And it’s Friday, so here are some notable new releases:

– Forward by The Swell Season marks the duo’s first album in 16 years, capturing themes of healing and growth post-breakup.

– Trisha Yearwood releases The Mirror, her most personal project to date—co-written and co-produced across all 15 tracks.

– Desire: The Carl Craig Story, the soundtrack to the new documentary on Detroit techno legend Carl Craig, is out now.

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