Personal Hip-Hop Release: Cebuano rapper Mistah Lefty drops debut album “Solo Leveling,” built around a “battle yourself” theme and produced entirely by his brother. AI + Music Education: UC San Diego researchers argue AI music should act like an instrument, not a “press a button” toy, with work aimed at real-time, interactive generation. Tour-to-Streaming Impact: Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour opener in Oakland sparks a catalog-wide streaming jump, with “Hate That I Made You Love Me” also landing at No. 1. Country Comeback: Wynonna Judd unveils “The Hard Truth,” her first solo album in a decade, led by “Kentucky Queen,” arriving Oct. 2. Live Music Tech/Business: AMC postpones its summer concert simulcast plans despite a strong box office run. Global Pop Spotlight: Tame Impala and Jennie’s “Dracula” climbs on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. Box Set for Classic Fans: Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings gets a massive 144-track “Ultimate Collection” box set for Oct. 9. Music + Culture Clash: Mexico’s president weighs in after backlash over Julieta Venegas’ “La Niña Futbolista” World Cup-related release. Industry Debate: Martin Scorsese’s generative AI endorsement draws criticism from filmmakers and guilds. Tour News: Phoebe Bridgers announces “The Lost Tour,” with phones secured in pouches during shows.