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Aug. 3, 2026

• Day 212/365 Album Review: LOVE IS THE LAW - Love Spells | malaynachang.substack.com
A gorgeous sonic experience of dream pop, this debut album is phenomenally crafted.

• Afrobeats Superstar Davido Says He Is Embracing His ‘Crown Era’ with New Album Oriadé (Exclusive) | PEOPLE.com
With 15 years in the music industry and countless awards and hits to his name, Davido is embracing his “king” era and is making no apologies for it.

• Davido talks decision to release new album, ‘Oriadé’: ‘It’s the summertime. I want new music’ | Power 106.9 - Omaha's #1 For Hip Hop & Hits
Cover art for 'Oriadé' (Davido Music Worldwide Limited)Davido releases his new album, Oriadé, on Friday, a project he says was recorded without any pressure."[R]ecording this album, we had a lot of fun," he tells Vibe. "There was no pressure ...

• Gracie Abrams' 'Daughter from Hell' tops U.S. album chart - UPI.com | UPI
Gracie Abrams' "Daughter from Hell" is the No. 1 album in the U.S. this week. Coming in at No. 2 is Olivia Rodrigo's "You Seem Pretty Sad..."

• Stray Kids to Release Digital Album “SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1” on August 1 | Kfriday Blog | www.kfriday.net
Stray Kids will release digital album SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1 on Aug. 1, featuring 17 special tracks from SKZ-RECORD, SKZ-PLAYER, and solo projects.

• Lovesweet Has Arrived, and girlsweetvoiced Is Here to Stay | glasshousemagazine.substack.com
On her debut LP, the Canadian-born singer-songwriter showcases her lyrical chops and invites listeners into a distinctly dreamy world of her own creation

• Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Talks Legacy, Performing in War Zones and Saving a Fan’s Life (Exclusive) | PEOPLE.com
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory opens up to PEOPLE about the band’s new album, ‘Legacy,’ which dropped on Friday, July 31.

• WILLOW: The Thread | Spectrum Culture | Aug. 3, 2026, 5:04 a.m.
The Thread stands as a testament to Willow Smith’s fearless artistic transformation, demanding that the internet age slow down and listen closely to the silent frequencies connecting humanity.

• ALBUM REVIEW: Davido’s Oriadé is cohesive and heartfelt, but plays it safe (7/10) | Premium Times Nigeria | Aug. 2, 2026, 6:29 p.m.
In ‘Oriade’, Davido blends introspection, romance and gratitude into one of his most cohesive projects, even if it rarely ventures beyond familiar territory.

• Davido Releases ORIADÉ, Sixth Studio Album With 13 Tracks - DOTT TV | Breaking News Nigeria, Politics, Business & Sports | DOTT TELEVISION | Aug. 1, 2026, 1:56 p.m.
Afrobeats star Davido has released ORIADÉ, his sixth studio album, featuring 13 tracks and collaborations with Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura and others.

• All the Fashion Charli XCX Actually Sings About on ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ | wwd.com | July 31, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Charli XCX references A.P.C., Jaeger-LeCoultre, runway fashion and a possible wedding ring across four songs on “Music, Fashion, Film.”

• Davido Expands His Reign With New Album ORIADÉ | The Hype Magazine | July 31, 2026, 12:49 p.m.
Davido releases ORIADÉ, a 13-track album featuring Black Sherif, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Mayorkun, Fola and more.

• Five Finger Death Punch - Legacy | Full Pelt Music | July 31, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
ALBUM REVIEW: Five Finger Death Punch release tenth album, 'Legacy'. Read our review now at fullpeltmusic.com!

• Odeal Ushers in a New Era with For A Good Time… Featuring Jorja Smith Collaboration | Babystep Magazine | July 31, 2026, 9:57 a.m.
Odeal is embracing the soundtrack of summer with the release of his vibrant new seven-track project, For A Good Time…, out now via LVRN Records and OVMBR. Led by the standout single "Coming Home" featuring Jorja Smith, the British-Nigerian star delivers his most carefree and sonically adventurous body of work to date.Having built a reputation for emotionally rich Afro-R&B, For A Good Time… sees Odeal swap introspection for spontaneity, blending soulful songwriting with infectious rhythms that ca

• Five Finger Death Punch release new album "Legacy" | Chaoszine | July 31, 2026, 8:29 a.m.
Twenty years and 10 albums into one of the most successful careers of the modern era, Five Finger Death Punch today released "Legacy".

• Davido’s ‘Oriadé’ Is Here: Tracklist, Collaborations And The Story Behind His New Album | Simbad Ozibe Blog | July 31, 2026, 7:34 a.m.
Davido releases Oriadé, his 13-track sixth studio album. Explore the album’s story, collaborators, tracklist and what it means for his next era.

• 'Daughter from Hell' feels a little disconnected | The Daily Tarheel | July 31, 2026, 2:06 a.m.
Abrams seems to keep leaning into the folk-pop genre that defines her career, combining quiet guitars and high vocals with louder crescendos and increasingly dramatic imagery. While I enjoyed the instrumentation, there was a definite disconnect to her lyricism throughout the album.

• ALBUM REVIEW: Five Finger Death Punch - Legacy | Boolin Tunes | July 30, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
It's just like music to your ears.

• Stray Kids to drop digital album on Saturday | The Korea Herald | July 27, 2026, 3:29 a.m.
Stray Kids will roll out digital album “SKZ-Replay 2026 Pt. 1” on Aug. 1, JYP Entertainment announced Sunday. The rollout is part of a weeklong celebration of

• Masego's 'Fix Your Face' Is A Soulful, All-Star Return | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews | Clash Magazine | July 20, 2026, 8:37 a.m.
Masego has shared his new album 'Fix Your Face'. The American artist continues to embrace music at its most elastic, with Masego merging the possibilities

• The Menzingers soundtrack life, death and all the big moments in-between on Everything I Ever Saw | | ipamusic.co.uk | July 17, 2026, 11:24 a.m.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Menzingers – Everything I Ever Saw (Epitaph Records) This eighth studio album finds Philadelphia blue collar punks The Menzingers in