EYEDRESS – Lauded Filipino Singer-Songwriter Loves ‘MISS UNIVERSE’

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Reveries for the laziest day of the week

26 July 2026

Artist: EYEDRESS
Who: Filipino singer-songwriter born Idris Ennolandy Vicuña in Manila,
based in Los Angeles. His music blends a wide array of genres from
lo-fi hip-hop to post-punk to ‘80s-influenced goth and more. He has
7 LPs under his belt.

Track: MISS UNIVERSE
New single.

Eyedress: “I wrote ‘Miss Universe’ about my wife and the way she changed my life.
Through her love, our family, and all the blessings we’ve shared together, she reminded
me that God is real.

This song is a love letter to her, but it’s also about gratitude. Sometimes the greatest
proof of something bigger than ourselves is the love we’re lucky enough to experience
every day.”

All you need is love.

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Image Of The Day – Lots Of BUTTERFLIES

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26 July 2026

This is the cover of Daphni‘s new 3-track EP titled
hav u a sec that fell out of the sky without a warning.
Stream it below

Daphni is the moniker of Canadian synth pop artist Dan Snaith, who is
best known as Caribou with 11 albums thus far. His latest was released
earlier this year, named, yes, Butterfly.

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Summer Of 1969 – July 25th – First Day Of SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL

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25 July 2026

25 July 1969 was the first day of the massive 3-day SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL
at Gold Creek Park, Woodinville, Washington. It was the first and only edition.

Acts who appeared over three days included: Chuck Berry, Tim Buckley, The Byrds,
Chicago Transit Authority, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley, The Doors, The Flock, The Flying
Burrito Brothers, Guess Who, It’s A Beautiful Day, Led Zeppelin, Santana, Spirit, Ten
Years After, Ike and Tina Turner, Vanilla Fudge, Alice Cooper, The Youngbloods
and more.

Goodbye MINISTRY

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25 July 2026

AL JOURGENSEN, mastermind of legendary industrial metal tormentors MINISTRY, 
just announced the final stand of the band after a tumultuous journey since 1981.

They bagged their 17th and final LP, named Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).
It’ll hit the streets on October 30th.

Jourgensen: “I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done. It’s time to herd goats.”

Here’s the pulverizing lead single.

Along with the sad news for their millions of fans around the world,
a final Europe/UK tour is unveiled. No sign, thus far, of North American
or other dates, but they will come for sure.

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New Singles – TEENAGE FANCLUB – JOHNNY MARR – THE AVALANCHES – EELS

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25 July 2026

Band: TEENAGE FANCLUB
Who: The Scottish veteran
dream poppers.

Track: DAY IN THE SUN
Cut from their new LP, their 13th, titled
Do Not Dance To Dream. Out Oct 9th.

TUTV: The Scottish daydreamers haven’t changed their longtime sonic formula
one bit. They still sound like The Byrds did in the 60s, like nightingales on a bright
summer afternoon.

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Artist: JOHNNY MARR
Who: The former The Smiths‘ guitar hero, who played afterward
several years with Modest Mouse, also with The Pretenders, Brian
Ferry and many more.

Track: OPHELIA
New piece from his new LP,
his 5th solo one. Out Oct 2.

TUTV: Marr does what he already did for
ages, writing catchy, jangly pop tunes.

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Band: THE AVANLANCHES
Who: Synth-dance-pop
veterans from down under.

Track: BLUE SHADOWS
The song features Yeah Yeah Yeah‘s
charismatic frontwoman Karen O.

TUTV: Lazy mood pop for lazy mood moments.

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Credit: Eels

Band: EELS
Who: Singer-songwriter
Mark Oliver Everett‘s combo.

Track: I’M ON STANDBY
Newest single from new album, their 16th, named
Cookie Happened. It’ll land on October 16th.

TUTV: Vintage Eels ditty. Simple, but sickly sticky.

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Amazing Album Artwork – Cover Of New CHARLI XCX One

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25 July 2026

British superstar CHARLI XCX (born Charlotte Emma Aitchison in England
33 years ago) has released her 8th album, titled MUSIC, FASHION, FILM.

The album cover is both incredibly surprising and utterly cool. It features Welsh
rock legend John Cale (with whom she wrote the song House for her soundtrack
album for this year’s Wuthering Heights movie), American fashion designer
Marc Jacobs and iconic film director Martin Scorsese.

Cover of the year? Great contender.

Music? I’m not a Charli XCX follower, but this
new LP will sell millions. Mainstream pop bliss.

Pitchfork says: “If you were to just read the lyrics you’d say this is one of the least written albums of all time. But the record is full of little somatic thrills—doubled vocal harmonies, sharp dynamic contrasts—that come densely packed yet discrete and readily clippable.”


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THE SUPREMES Released Their No. 1 Hit Single ‘YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE’ Today 60 Years Ago

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Top singles from the past

25 July 2026

60s soul sheros THE SUPREMES released their huge hit
YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE (almost 600 million streams
on Spotify) on 25 July 1966, today 60 years ago.

The song, written by legendary Motown producers
Holland–Dozier–Holland hit the top spot in both
the UK and the US.

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Summer Of 1967 – July 24th – THE BEATLES Promote The Legalisation of Marijuana In Newspaper Ad

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24 July 2026

In a full-page advertisement on 24 July 1967, today 58 years ago, in The Times
(renowned British newspaper) The Beatles, their manager Brian Epstein and 64
of the most prominent members of British society called for the legalization of
marijuana (without success).

It was Bob Dylan who introduced The Beatles
to marijuana when he met them in a hotel during
his tour in the UK that year.

“I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned”

God Bless CYPRESS HILL – Hip-Hop Legends Release New All Spanish Album ‘DIOS BENDIGA’

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24 July 2026

It has been 4 years since hip-rap-hop dopeheads
CYPRESS HILL released LP #10 with Back In Black.

But the wait is over. Full-length number 11, named DIOS BENDIGA (Spanish for ‘God Bless’) is out now. An album performed entirely in Spanish that aims to highlight their Latin roots and reconnect directly with their cultural heritage.

Press info: “Hip-hop legends Cypress Hill were the first Latino-American hip-hop
group to achieve platinum and multiplatinum success. In partnership with Hybe
Latin America, they present the first, fully Spanish-language album of their career.

This is a deeply personal and spiritual project for the group that highlights
their Latin roots and reconnects directly with their cultural heritage.”

TUTV: Prepare your ears, your hips, and by extension your whole body for a hip-rap-hop summer fiesta. With Cypress Hill, cocktail-flavored fun is guaranteed. Their word-waterfall dynamism and insane-in-the-brain eurhythmics are key (once again).

MAGA idiots will probably whine again that American artists sing in Spanish (remember their Bad Bunny hate?). Que se jodan! Music doesn’t have (language) boundaries.

Once upon a time Bob Dylan sang “I would not feel so all alone / Everybody must get stoned.”
Dios Bendiga has the vivid vibes to get high (with/without weed). Shake your booty, folks.

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– CAMPEONES –

– WACHA TRUTA –

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