Pop’s on Top, But Other Genres Have Narrowed the Gap: State of the Hot 100’s Top 10 at Midyear 2026

Here’s a look at key trends in the Hot 100’s top 10 over the first half of 2026, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed.
The Mercury

Happy Together Tour at Lansdowne Theater features lineup of top ’60s hitmakers

The Association, The Turtles, The Troggs, The Cowsills, The Archies … and the list goes on, all performing their popular hits for one night only!
Concord Monitor

Dudley Laufman goes back to the land

Renowned fiddler and dance caller Dudley Laufman has died at 95. Explore the life and legacy of the contra dancing revivalist.
Daily Camera

Boulder County Fair Garden quadruples in size and is ready for a bucking barnburner

The Boulder County Fair returns to Longmont with more than 20 free performances in the expanded Fair Garden, plus rodeos, a tractor pull and a demolition derby.
NARC. Magazine

FFO: Electrobella – Misfits By Nature

The speed of it, the drama of it all – it blew your socks off. It was like you came off the dance floor gasping for breath after it had been on. I always wanted high BPM in music so when I started ...

Be a Tourist: Events around town July 31- Aug. 2

Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club presents Piff the Magic Dragon Since breaking out on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America ...