The week’s wrap-up in music, January 9 and 10, 2026, turned out unexpectedly wild: on one side a major comeback, on the other a festival move that reshapes the hip-hop map, and in the background a lawsuit or two brewing—something fans always care about more than anyone would admit.
Yesterday, January 9, 2026, Bruno Mars lit the signal for a new era: a new single, a new visual, and confirmation that it’s time for full stadium mode after years of residencies and guest spots. At the same time, Rolling Loud hit the reset button and moved its only U.S. festival to a new base, while legal dramas in the artist world once again reminded us how the music business is basically a sport where points get scored in court, too.
Today, January 10, 2026, the focus shifts to live energy and fan logistics: from big arenas to club nights, with an extra story layer coming from the charts—because numbers reveal who’s truly on a run and who’s just trending loudly.
And tomorrow, January 11, 2026, isn’t just a “rest day”: it’s the day smart fans make a plan and protect the budget. Whoever watches presale sign-up deadlines, hunts the first ticket waves, and tracks lineup announcements at the right moment will be a step ahead tomorrow.
Yesterday: what artists did and who impressed
Bruno Mars
On January 9, 2026, Bruno Mars released the single “I Just Might” and immediately made the move fans love: the song came with a video, perfect so it can spin all weekend on both streaming services and social media. According to Pitchfork, the single opens the road to the album “The Romantic,” and this isn’t “one single and we’ll see,” but a clear announcement of an entire cycle.
Key for fans: this isn’t just a return of the sound, it’s a return of the schedule. Pitchfork states that “The Romantic Tour” kicks off on April 10, 2026 and runs through stadiums across North America and Europe, which translates to a real ticket race and a setlist formed in big arenas—not intimate clubs. If you like Mars at full production, this is the movie.
(Source)Rolling Loud
Yesterday, January 9, 2026, presale for Rolling Loud 2026 began—and with a major address change: according to Pollstar, the festival announced that the only U.S. Rolling Loud in 2026 will be in Orlando, not Miami, and that it will take place May 8 to 10, 2026. That’s a huge symbolic cut, because Miami was the brand’s “home,” so it’s clear this is strategy, not small logistics.
For the fan, that means two things. First, travel and accommodation get planned earlier because Orlando fills up in May. Second, presale pricing is already a defined frame: Pollstar cites a starting level of $249 “all-in,” with a $9.99 deposit option via layaway, while the lineup is still under wraps. In short: you’re buying the vibe and the brand, and the names come later—classic Rolling Loud.
(Source)RodeoHouston lineup and the festival mindset
Although it’s not a “classic festival” in the European sense, RodeoHouston works every year like a mini festival season in its own world, and yesterday, January 9, 2026, they published the 2026 lineup via official channels. In the lineup are, according to RodeoHouston, names from Beyoncé’s family to country and pop headliners, and that’s exactly why the fan reaction was loud: the question always hits the same fault line—“is this big enough” and “who got left out.”
For the fan, the practical thing is most important: along with the lineup, RodeoHouston communicated that ticket sales start January 15, 2026, which means that already this weekend people are making shortlists and calculating budgets. If you’re going, now is the time to decide which nights you’re targeting, because popular dates can disappear in the first wave.
(Source)TWICE
On January 9, 2026, TWICE entered a new tour phase with an opening night in Vancouver, and for fans it’s always a “first night” test: what the production looks like, how long the set runs, what the pacing is, and what becomes the viral moment. According to the official Ticketmaster listing, the second Vancouver night is today, so yesterday was effectively a “probe run” for everyone going in the second wave.
What does that mean for the fan? If yesterday was “wow,” today usually becomes “even louder.” Two nights in a row in an arena create a special charge, and the crowd usually has more confidence on night two: more lightstick coordination, more fan projects, more spontaneous reactions. If you’re hunting tickets last minute, these are exactly the nights where additional quantities or resale sometimes appear, so it’s worth watching official channels.
(Source)Morrissey
Yesterday, January 9, 2026, Morrissey dropped a new song “In the Future When All’s Well” and also announced the album “I Am Veronica” with a release date of March 21, 2026, according to Pitchfork. With Morrissey it’s never just “a new song,” because fans immediately read signs: is it a return to form, a new provocation, or just another chapter in a career that keeps tripping over its own mythology.
For the fan, this is the key: an album announcement means setlists at upcoming concerts will start turning toward new material, and Morrissey is known for surprising choices. If you’re one of those who go to the show for the classics, count on 2026 having more room for the new stuff and “rarities.”
(Source)Sault
On January 9, 2026, Sault released the new album “Chapter 1” and did what it does best: let the music speak, without the standard marketing circus. Pitchfork logged the release, and fans immediately started analyzing “what’s the message” and “where is the sound going,” because Sault’s mystery is part of the package.
For the fan, this is an ideal weekend scenario: an album that’s listened to in one go and gives material for debate, from arrangements to lyrics. And for the career, the message is clear: Sault keeps its pace and doesn’t play by industry rules, which in the algorithm era can be both a risk and a superpower.
(Source)Bad Bunny
Yesterday’s showbiz drama, January 9, 2026, arrived through court papers: according to Pitchfork, Bad Bunny is being sued for $16 million over allegations of using a sample without permission. This is the kind of news that always splits fans: some jump straight into “it’s an industry game,” others into “rules exist for a reason.”
For the fan and the career, a lawsuit like this has two effects. The first is reputational: no matter how huge he is, every court headline pushes the “controversy” narrative. The second is practical: if the dispute drags on, it can affect future releases, clearance processes, and even live performances of certain songs, depending on the outcome. In short: this isn’t just gossip—it’s real business risk.
(Source)Salt-N-Pepa
Another legal episode closed yesterday, January 9, 2026: according to Pitchfork, the lawsuit against Salt-N-Pepa related to authorship of the hit “Push It” was dismissed. In the world of legacy artists, rulings like this aren’t just “paper,” but a question of catalog control and who collects the value of a song that lives for decades.
For the fan, that means the story around the song (at least for now) calms down, and for career and brand it gives cleaner ground for performances, licensing, and possible anniversary projects. When the legal fog lifts, it’s easier to plan reissues and bigger tribute moments.
(Source)The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis
Yesterday, January 9, 2026, news from the indie and jazz corner arrived for fans who love virtuosity: Pitchfork announced the album “The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis” and an accompanying tour. This isn’t a mass-market headline, but in circles that follow the instrumental scene, collaborations like this are “see you in the front row.”
For the fan, that means 2026 will bring more concerts you attend for the playing, not for the chorus. And that’s refreshing: while the pop world bets on mega production, here the main currency is real-time energy.
(Source)Today: concerts, premieres, and stars
Performing tonight: concert guide
January 10, 2026 is a typical day when fans split into two teams: those going “to the arena” and those going “to the club.” In Vancouver, TWICE continues its two-day takeover of Rogers Arena, and here in Zagreb, Boogaloo offers totally different vibes the same night: a Bowie tribute earlier and an electronic night for those who love the dancefloor.
If you’re hunting tickets today, the rule is simple: stick to official sales channels and don’t fall for “I have a PDF in my inbox” offers in comment sections.
- TWICE: Vancouver, Rogers Arena, tonight (January 10, 2026) per Ticketmaster. Details
- The Gift: Concert In Memoriam David Bowie, Boogaloo Zagreb, presale and day-of-show prices are listed on Entrio. Details
- Satoshi Tomiie: Boogaloo Zagreb, tonight (January 10, 2026), official listing and purchase via Entrio. Details
- Info for fans: for halls and arenas, count on earlier entry and stricter bag checks; for clubs, check the schedule and support acts before the headliner.
- Where to follow: official ticketing links and organizer profiles (Ticketmaster, Entrio) are the fastest source for schedule changes and availability.
What artists are doing: news and promo activity
Today, the Bruno Mars package from yesterday is still being rehashed: song plus video are already in circulation, and today is when the “first impression” turns into more serious buzz. People writes that “I Just Might” is the lead single of the album “The Romantic” (release February 27, 2026) and that a comeback-to-the-big-league narrative is being built in parallel—exactly what fans love when an era is clear and has a plan.
In K-pop, today is also ceremony day: the 39th Golden Disc Awards takes place on January 10, 2026 in Taipei, and at events like that fans don’t just follow winners, but performances, styling, and “backstage moments” that later become about ten short viral clips.
(Source)- Info for fans: if Bruno Mars presale matters to you, today is a good day to sign up and check official deadlines, because the biggest crowds arrive in the last 24 hours.
- Where to follow: for Bruno Mars updates follow People and the artist’s official pages, and for GDA follow the official channels of the organizers and broadcasters.
New songs and albums
Saturday (January 10, 2026) usually isn’t “release day,” but it is the day fans decide what’s truly worth replaying from Friday. Yesterday brought big drops: Sault released “Chapter 1,” Morrissey released a new single alongside an album announcement, and Bruno Mars opened a new pop era. Today you see what stays in playlists after the first hype wave.
If you’re a fan who likes discovering, this is a good moment to listen “in peace” to what yesterday flew through the feed as just another news item. Some songs are designed to explode immediately, and some only grow once you give them a second run.
- Info for fans: listen to the album or single in one go before you read other people’s takes, because today comments are often louder than the music.
- Where to follow: Pitchfork and similar outlets are good for confirmed dates and context, and streaming services for “what people actually spin.”
Top charts and trends
If you want a quick reality check, look at the numbers. Billboard Canada for the week dated January 10, 2026 shows “The Fate Of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift at the top of the Canadian Hot 100, while right behind are new entries catching the moment, like “Ordinary” by Alex Warren as a fresh entry near the top. It’s a good reminder that new music can debut very high, but only the weeks after show whether it has a long life.
(Source)On the album side, Billboard 200 for the same week lists “The Life Of A Showgirl” by Taylor Swift at No. 1, which is the typical “album event” effect: when the story holds after release, the album doesn’t drop immediately but holds the top.
(Source)- Info for fans: if your favorite has a high “New” marker on the chart, the real test is whether it stays in the top 20 next week.
- Where to follow: official chart pages are the cleanest source without “cheerleading” interpretations.
Tomorrow and the next days: prepare your wallets
- Bruno Mars: according to People, the album “The Romantic” is out February 27, 2026, and the tour starts April 10, 2026, with waves of presales and general sales in January. If you want a good seat selection, tomorrow (January 11, 2026) is a smart day to check deadlines and sign-ups. Details
- Bruno Mars: Pitchfork confirmed the schedule of the stadium tour through 2026, which means in the next days the waves of fan speculation about the setlist and guests will start. Details
- Rolling Loud: after presale started January 9, 2026, the next big moment is lineup announcements. Organizers still haven’t released names, so tomorrow and the next days it’s worth following the official site. Details
- Rolling Loud tickets: official ticket info (including the deposit option) is on the Rolling Loud ticket page, and presale quantities can go fast. Official document
- RodeoHouston: after the lineup announcement, the focus shifts to ticket sales starting January 15, 2026, so tomorrow make a plan for which dates you’re targeting. Details
- Golden Disc Awards: the event runs January 10 and 11, 2026 in Taipei, so tomorrow expect a wave of performance clips and “moment” snippets that will fill the feed. Details
- TWICE: after tonight’s arena show, the tour route continues to the next cities, so fans usually get the first “fan cam” compilations and production details tomorrow. Details
- Zagreb clubs: if tonight’s Boogaloo was too small or too big for you, Entrio’s listing already previews the next concerts in the same venue (e.g., Kočani Orkestar on January 16, 2026). Details
- Morrissey: after yesterday’s album announcement for March 21, 2026, tomorrow begins the standard fan ritual: hunting for info on tracklists, editions, and possible tour dates. Details
- Sault: tomorrow fans mostly only find time for a second listen to “Chapter 1,” and that’s exactly when the “this is my favorite” list most often forms. Details
- Bad Bunny: legal news doesn’t mean a pause in music, but tomorrow more details about the case may appear, so follow only verified sources. Details
- Salt-N-Pepa: after the dismissal of the lawsuit, new moves around the catalog and licensing are possible, which can surface through industry announcements in the coming weeks. Details
In short for fans
- Keep your focus on January 9, 2026: Bruno Mars opened a new era, and that’s the news that will dominate all of January.
- If Rolling Loud is your 2026 plan, now is the time for budget and accommodation, because Orlando in May is not a cheap sport.
- Don’t buy tickets through comments: stick to Ticketmaster, Entrio, and official links.
- For live fans: the second arena night (TWICE) is often louder and more relaxed than the first.
- For club lovers: Zagreb tonight offers both a tribute and an electronic “late night” in the same venue—plan the schedule smartly.
- For lovers of new releases: Sault and Morrissey dropped material yesterday that’s worth listening to outside the hype feed.
- For chart watchers: check who’s on top dated January 10, 2026 and compare with next week—real strength shows there.
- For showbiz: Bad Bunny and Salt-N-Pepa are reminders that careers are run both in the studio and in the courtroom.
- For “tomorrow smarter”: make a list of presale deadlines and a calendar reminder, because the best seats rarely wait.
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