Daily Music Headlines February 23, 2026

February 23
4 mins

Episode Description

KATSEYE’s Manon is on temporary hiatus to focus on her health. The group will continue scheduled activities and plans to reunite when she’s ready.


Salsa legend Willie Colón has died at 75. The trombonist, arranger, and producer helped politicize and globalize salsa, collaborating with Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, and Rubén Blades.


William Shatner is releasing an all-star metal album featuring 35 collaborators, with covers of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, plus new material.


Tobias Forge will step away after GHOST’s “Skeletour” to focus on family, film projects, and new creative pursuits. No plans announced beyond the tour.


Daft Punk shared a new video for “Human After All,” edited by Cedric Hervet using footage from their 2006 film Electroma.


Subtext acquired North American rights to the Gregg Allman documentary “Music of My Soul,” directed by James Keach. The film features rare footage and interviews; release set for summer.


Bad Bunny’s “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a fifth nonconsecutive week. Brent Faiyaz debuts at No. 6 with “Icon.” Charli xcx enters at No. 8 with the “Wuthering Heights” soundtrack.


At the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Music for “Sinners,” his second BAFTA in three years.


Top Singles:

5. “Nuevayol” – Bad Bunny

4. “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley

3. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean

2. “Baile Inolvidable” – Bad Bunny

1.“DTMF” – Bad Bunny


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Produced by Hammond Chamberlain and Anthony Lemos. Written and hosted by Brian Ibbott and Eileen Rivera. Executive producer: Tom Merritt. Theme by Lex Dallas and the State Street Players.

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