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January 30, 2026: A Massive New Music Friday Delivers Diverse Genres and Major Releases
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Catch the current of the West Coast music scene. Sound Waves is where we capture the rhythm of the Pacific—from the echo of a legendary Laurel Canyon melody to the raw signal from an underground Seattle club. Through in-depth profiles, sharp reviews, and live dispatches, we explore the artists, festivals, and movements that define the essential sound of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Red Rocks Rocks Again: Sonic Bloom Festival Announces Electrifying 2025 Tier 1 Lineup
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Red Rocks Rocks Again: Sonic Bloom Festival Announces Electrifying 2025 Tier 1 Lineup

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MORRISON, CO – Excitement is building in the music world as organizers of the renowned Sonic Bloom Festival have officially unveiled the initial wave of artists...

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Lyra Vox Confirms Highly Anticipated Album "Nebula" for March 2025, Headlining Eclipse Festival
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Lyra Vox Confirms Highly Anticipated Album “Nebula” for March 2025, Headlining Eclipse Festival

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Global Superstar Lyra Vox Shakes Up 2025 with New Album and Festival Headline Global pop icon Lyra Vox sent waves of excitement through the music industry...

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Pop Icon Nova Announces Fifth Album "Starlight Serenade" for May 16, 2025, Precedes with Lead Single "Celestial Dance"
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Pop Icon Nova Announces Fifth Album “Starlight Serenade” for May 16, 2025, Precedes with Lead Single “Celestial Dance”

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Nova Announces Fifth Studio Album \”Starlight Serenade\” Set for May 16, 2025 Release Pop music titan Nova has officially lifted the veil on her forthcoming musical...

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Sonic Bloom Fest Unveils Final Headliners, Completes 2025 Lineup with The Luminary Collective, Echoes of Elysium
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Sonic Bloom Fest Unveils Final Headliners, Completes 2025 Lineup with The Luminary Collective, Echoes of Elysium

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Sonic Bloom Fest Reveals Stacked Phase 2 Lineup FORT COLLINS, CO — Sonic Bloom Fest, renowned for its unique blend of cutting-edge music, transformative art, and...

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Grammy Winner Aliyah Stone Headlines Global Sound Summit in London, May 2025
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Grammy Winner Aliyah Stone Headlines Global Sound Summit in London, May 2025

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London, UK – The Global Sound Summit, a highly anticipated international conference bringing together pioneers and leaders from across the music and sound industries, is set...

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Unity Music Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar Lead Massive Indio Lineup
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Unity Music Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar Lead Massive Indio Lineup

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Unity Music Festival Announces Powerhouse 2025 Lineup Featuring Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Kendrick Lamar Indio, California – Anticipation reached a fever pitch today as organizers of the...

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Aura Bloom Festival Unveils Massive Phase 2 Lineup, Adds The Ethereals and Cosmic Flow as Headliners for 2025 Event
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Aura Bloom Festival Unveils Massive Phase 2 Lineup, Adds The Ethereals and Cosmic Flow as Headliners for 2025 Event

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Aura Bloom Festival Amplifies 2025 Lineup with Major Headliners Austin, TX – The organizers of the highly anticipated Aura Bloom Festival significantly heightened excitement on February...

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Global Stage Festival 2025: Star Headliners Revealed Alongside Groundbreaking Sustainability Goals in Lisbon
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Global Stage Festival 2025: Star Headliners Revealed Alongside Groundbreaking Sustainability Goals in Lisbon

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Lisbon Gears Up for Global Stage Festival 2025 with Major Lineup and Green Initiatives LISBON, PORTUGAL – Organizers for the highly anticipated Global Stage Music Festival...

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Apex Music Festival 2025: Nova Bloom, The Chronos, DJ Zenith Lead Star Studded San Francisco Lineup
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Apex Music Festival 2025: Nova Bloom, The Chronos, DJ Zenith Lead Star-Studded San Francisco Lineup

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Apex Music Festival Announces Monumental 2025 Headliners San Francisco, CA — The Apex Music Festival, one of the West Coast’s premier musical gatherings, has officially unveiled...

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Aether Bloom Festival 2025 Announces Star Studded Headliners: Seraphina Vos, The Chrome Giants, Lunar Drift Top Bill
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Aether Bloom Festival 2025 Announces Star-Studded Headliners: Seraphina Vos, The Chrome Giants, Lunar Drift Top Bill

Priyank anair 12 months ago 0

Aether Bloom Festival Unveils Blockbuster 2025 Headliners The Aether Bloom Festival, one of the United Kingdom’s most eagerly awaited annual music events, has today lifted the...

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