July 2026 Music Roundup
1 Aug 2026
BTS Skip the Grammys After New Asian Pop Category Is Introduced
BTS will not submit any of their music for Grammy consideration this year. The group announced the decision on July 29, 2026, through the personal accounts of all seven members.
In their statement, BTS said they want their music to be heard as a whole rather than split up by region or language. The announcement came shortly after the Recording Academy introduced a new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
BTS have been nominated for Grammys before but have never won. Their chances had looked strong in 2026 after the release of Arirang, which topped multiple charts and marked their return to the global stage following the members’ military service.
Deezer Posts Higher First-Half Revenue Thanks to Direct Subscribers
Music streaming service Deezer reported higher revenue and a return to profit in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by growth in direct subscribers in France and other markets.
Revenue rose 0.4% year over year to 268.2 million euros, while adjusted gross profit also increased 0.4% to 65.8 million euros. Deezer posted net income of 6.7 million euros, compared with a net loss of 7.6 million euros in the same period last year.
Revenue from direct subscribers climbed nearly 7% to 185.2 million euros, while partnership revenue fell 7.6% to 70.7 million euros. Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier said the direct business remains the company’s main growth engine and gives it room to keep investing in future expansion.
Avicii Fan Platform Avicii Community Launches
A new expanded online platform, Avicii Community, has launched to preserve the legacy of Avicii for fans around the world.
The project builds on avicii.com and is run by the artist’s estate together with Pophouse Entertainment, which acquired 75% of Avicii’s recording and publishing catalog in 2022. The new site, aviciicommunity.com, is free to access after registration.
The platform includes archival material such as previously unreleased videos and recordings, plus curated music, polls, and collections tied to key moments in Avicii’s career. More features will be added over time, including fan contributions from concerts, photos, and videos.
Country Music Keeps Returning to Lies and Trust
Lies, cheating, and broken trust remain some of country music’s most enduring themes, and they are especially prominent in recent releases.
Songs like Morgan Wallen’s “Lies Lies Lies,” Jelly Roll’s “Liar,” Zach Top’s “I Never Lie,” and Corey Kent’s “Empty Words” show how often country artists turn personal betrayal into storytelling. The appeal, as writers and musicians note, is that listeners recognize those emotions immediately.
The subject is often handled with bitterness, irony, or humor, but the core idea stays the same: trust is fragile, and once it is broken, it is hard to repair.
Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Shaboozey Lead This Week’s New Releases
Billboard’s latest Friday Music Guide highlights the week’s biggest releases, including Ariana Grande’s new album Petal, Cardi B’s surprise single “AH HA,” and Shaboozey’s 20-track concept album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.
Grande’s eighth studio album continues the era she launched with Eternal Sunshine, while Cardi B’s new track is her first new release of 2026. Shaboozey’s album expands his genre-blending sound with features from Gunna, Leon Bridges, Kehlani, Orville Peck, and others.music.
Other notable releases this week include Slayyyter’s “BRAND NEW CHANEL$,” Remi Wolf’s “Twiggy,” and Davido’s album ORIADE.
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