pop rock

2010
Incubus (band) release of Boyd’s first solo album

the release of Boyd’s first solo album, The Wild Trapeze on July 6, 2010

Matchbox Twenty fourth studio album

At the Taste of Chicago on July 2, 2010, Thomas said that Matchbox Twenty would be recording in the fall for their fourth studio album.

Muse (band) For their live performances, Muse received the O2 Silver Clef Award

For their live performances, Muse received the O2 Silver Clef Award in London on 2 July 2010, presented by Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen . Taylor described the trio as “probably the greatest live act in the world today”. On 12 September 2010, Muse won an MTV Video…
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A Day to Remember album had sold over 200,000 copies

As of July 2010, the album had sold over 200,000 copies.

Bastille (band) limited edition 7″ single

Bastille debuted in July 2010 with their limited edition 7″ single that featured the two tracks “Flaws” and “Icarus”. Released through London-based independent record label Young & Lost Club, only 300 copies were pressed. One of the copies found its way into the hands of Alex Baker, presenter of the…
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Blue October acoustic concerts

In July 2010, Blue October played a series of acoustic concerts that were recorded for a live unplugged album

Fall Out Boy formed electronic duo Black Cards

Wentz formed electronic duo Black Cards with vocalist Bebe Rexha in July 2010.

INXS returned as the band’s permanent singer

During a radio interview with Kirk Pengilly and J.D. Fortune in July 2010 just before the Broome concert, Pengilly confirmed that Fortune had returned as the band’s permanent singer.

Kiss (band) two dates in US cities

Kiss later played at two dates in US cities Cheyenne , Wyoming and the North Dakota State Fair in Minot , North Dakota, in July 2010.

Kiss (band) Aucoin died

Tragedy struck Kiss for a third time when former manager Aucoin died of cancer on June 28, 2010, at the age of 66.