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Consequence
Checked November 2, 2026

Harry Styles Says the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is New York City’s Coffee Prices
Wearing an Elvis Presley costume at Madison Square Garden, Styles poked fun at checkout screens asking customers to tip 20, 22, or 24 percent.

Christian Musician Kid Rock Compares Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 Hijackers
During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Kid Rock argued that the Michigan Senate candidate had assimilated into American society...

SZA Seemingly Confirms Coachella 2027 Headlining Appearance, Work on New Album
In a post to her alternate Instagram account, SZA shared a screenshot of TMZ's recent report on Coachella's 2027 headliners.

James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Touring with Metallica
"We wanted to get them on tour, and they said no.

My Chemical Romance Confirm Plans for New Album
Gerard Way says the band will work on the album in 2027.
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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week October 24th-30th
Great new tracks from acts like Pivot Gang, Kevin Morby, nowhere else to be, Barrie, and others.

Bradford Cox Releases New Atlas Sound Song “Octoberland”: Steam
Marking the project's first new music in 15 years.

Triumph Cancel Fall Leg of 50th Anniversary Tour “Due to Sudden and Unexpected Medical Circumstances”
The veteran Canadian rock band were set to embark on the second leg of their first tour in 30 years.

Ministry Release Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery), Their 17th and Final Album: Stream
The legendary industrial band's final studio album is another politically charged effort.

Heavy Song of the Week: Ministry Go Out with a Bang on “Crickets”
Ministry revisit their classic sound on "Crickets" from their final album, Hate to Go.
NME
Checked November 2, 2026

Watch Gracie Abrams channel ‘Romeo + Juliet’ for performances of ‘Hit The Wall’ and ‘Here You Come, There You Go’ on ‘SNL’
The singer-songwriter releases the deluxe edition of ‘Daughter From Hell’ on November 20.

Turnstile turned down the chance to tour with Metallica
James Hetfield has praised the Baltimore hardcore band, urging fans to catch their live show.

Deep Purple postpone shows after Ian Gillan hospitalised following “medical emergency”
The band have cancelled their planned concerts in Leipzig and Hamburg.

Here’s how your favourite musicians and actors dressed up for Halloween 2026
Harry Styles, Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, Yungblud, Lizzo and Zendaya were among the stars getting into the Halloween spirit.

Watch Harry Styles recreate his 2010 ‘X Factor’ audition with Stevie Wonder cover at ‘Harryween’ show
The singer also dressed as Elvis Presley as he celebrated Halloween at Madison Square Garden.
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“Blue dot fever”: Lily Allen dresses up as Ticketmaster unsold seat map for Halloween
The singer was poking fun at the ticket sales controversy surrounding her recent North American tour.

Greta Thunberg, Paloma Faith and Nemahsis join Macklemore at London ‘Free Palestine’ tour finale
The sold-out Wembley concert also featured speeches from Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos and Palestinian activist Arab Barghouthi.

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way reveals plans to make new album in 2027 and return to touring in 2028
The band also reunited with The Used's Bert McCracken onstage for the first time since 2005 and debuted a rare ‘Danger Days’ track.

Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and more star in My Chemical Romance’s short film ‘Prelude To The End’
The animated film was created with artist Lauren Tsai to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The Black Parade’.

DIIV share hook-laden single ‘Dare Me’ and announce massive 2027 world tour
The band will bring their new A.
Ultimate Classic Rock
Checked November 2, 2026

The 'Big 4' of Rock Collaborations
Good things happen when rock stars join forces.

'Medical Emergency' Forces Deep Purple to Postpone Shows
The band reports that singer Ian Gillan is currently hospitalized.

The 'Big 4' of Rock's Studio Triple Albums
In keeping with their massive size, these projects cross a lot of genre boundaries.

Triumph Cancels Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates
The second leg of the Canadian band's 50th anniversary reunion concerts was set to begin in November.

Steve Hackett Reflects on Genesis’ Rock Hall Induction
The former guitarist for the prog rock legends tells UCR how he caused "a bit of a stir" that night.
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Is This the End of the Road for Aerosmith?
Serving as the MC, comedian Bill Burr declared that this weekend would mark the “final two shows in Aerosmith’s history.

Watch Heart Put Their Spin on Aerosmith's 'Janie's Got a Gun'
The Wilson sisters offered a change of pace at Aerosmith’s ‘California Dream On’ concert.

Aerosmith's Comeback Concert: Full Set List and Video
It was an action-packed evening at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Here Are the ‘Big 4’ of Halloween Rock Songs
These are the four songs that should lead any musical background for All Hallows' Eve.

Sammy Hagar Brings Signature Swagger to Aerosmith Comeback Show
Here's what the Red Rocker performed during Aerosmith's 'California Dream On' concert.
Loudwire
Checked November 2, 2026

Metallica Celebrate Halloween With Spooky Sphere Song Debut
Last night (Oct.

MCR Confirm 2027 Plans for New Album + 'Probably' No Shows
Frontman Gerard Way clarified the band's plans for 2027 during their Oct.

Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in November
Scroll through to see if you share a birthday with a rock star.

11 Songs to Scare Off Trick-or-Treaters
Here are some songs to scare off trick-or-treaters this Halloween if you want to be that type of person.

Triumph Cancel Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates
The second leg of the Canadian band's 50th anniversary reunion concerts was set to begin in November.
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Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Posts Photo of New Haircut
The Alice in Chains leader is back to sporting a closely-cropped look similar to 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' era.

The 31 Scariest Metal Album Covers of All Time
Take a look at some of the scariest, most frightening album covers in metal.

What Fans Think My Chemical Romance's New Short Film Really Means
Like everything about the band, My Chemical Romance fans have theories about what is really going on in the new animated short film.

Are These Actually Aerosmith's Last 2 Shows Ever?
Serving as the MC, comedian Bill Burr declared that this weekend would mark the “final two shows in Aerosmith’s history.

What (+ Who) We'd Like to See at Next Aerosmith & Friends Show
There's still a wealth of talent that didn't play the opening night of the 'Aerosmith + Friends' shows.
The PRP
Checked November 2, 2026

Here’s This Week’s Top Ten Stories On Theprp.com (November 01st, 2026)
Covers, anniversary tours, comics and more.

Suicide Silence’s Mark Heylmun Shares Tribute To Mitch Lucker On The 14th Anniversary Of His Death
"I’m grateful to see how he’s reached “Legendary” status.

In This Moment’s In-Studio Performance Of “Whore” For SiriusXM Released
The group's biggest hit to date.

Paleface Swiss Covered Three Slipknot Songs While Dressed As Them At Last Night’s Halloween Show
The group opened their set with that surprise medley at the 2026 'Core Fest'.

Silly Goose Are Set To Play At A Denny’s Location After Recently Crashing The Diner Chain’s Corporate Conference
Prepare for the Goose Slam.
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Metallica’s Halloween Show At The Sphere Saw A “Black Album” Deep Cut Newly Added To The Setlist
And some limited Halloween antics.

Here’s What Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Artists Wore For Halloween 2026
Featuring members of Metallica, Limp Bizkit, Fear Factory, Quicksand, The Pretty Reckless and many more.

40 Below Summer’s “Cutting The Cord” Music Video Debuts
The shoot was overseen by Alfonso Civile of Heartsick.

Repentance’s New Single “Among The Wolves” Debuts
Featuring contributions from their late guitarist Shaun Glass.

Theftuous (Snot, Relative Ash, Etc.) Premiere “Ghost Town”
Their first new track of the year.
Bandcamp Daily
Checked November 2, 2026

Diego Mapa’s Guide to the Manila Underground
A veteran of Filipino indie music on Manila's music scene, it's "greatest underrated export.".

Essential Releases, October 30, 2026
Experimental electronic, alternative rock, and more.

OR, “Music for Empty Stadiums”
Spanish producer John Talabot's ambient rave project, made mid-pandemic, pulses with joyous, cathartic energy.

In Uruguay, A Treasure Trove of Indie Rock, Synth-Pop, and Candombe
The region is exploding with the collision of sounds new and old.

Andy Shauf on Ten Years of “The Party”
The Canadian songwriter reflects on the before's and after's of his breakthrough 2016 album.
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Teodros Makonnen’s Synth-Playing Altered Ethio-Jazz’s Destiny
Bridging local traditions with synthesizers and drum machines, the pianist sparked a full-blown revolution.

Darko the Super, “How To Play Basketball in the Rain and Not Get Wet”
The latest from the Philly rapper is an exhortation to persevere under trial.

Wishy Pick Their Bandcamp Favorites
From R&B to indie pop, here's what the ascendant Indiana rockers are listening to right now.

Josh Johnson, “Animative”
A dazzling showcase for jazz’s endless possibilities.

Rock and Opposition: A Guide to ReR Megacorp
Henry Cow drummer Chris Cutler's label has been giving decidedly noncommercial music international reach for five decades.
MusicRadar
Checked November 2, 2026

Pioneering techno producer Juan Atkins has died aged 64
A member of techno originators The Belleville Three, Atkins also released music as Cybotron, Model 500 and Borderland.

Tony Iommi on Black Sabbath’s accidental hit and the track that proved nothing was too far-out for them
Sometimes writing songs is a lot of hard work, then along comes a riff and it all falls into place in minutes.

The MusicRadar gear roundup Oct 2026 edit – fresh drops from EBMM, Gibson, JHS Pedals and more
This month's brings us stunning HSS Albert Lee signature models from Ernie Ball Music Man, Zoom's next-gen modeller, Positive Grid's Cab 2 FRFR speaker and more.

“Porcupine Tree is still an ongoing concern. We are writing another album”
“You play the first five minutes all on the toms.

The making of the poignant Amy Winehouse classic that even wowed Prince
To mark 20 years of Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, we revisit the creation of Love is a Losing Game - a devastatingly intimate song with chords that left Mark Ronson in awe.
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Donnie Iris, the geeky cult hero who has died just weeks after his farewell show
The Pittsburgh rocker’s biggest hit, The Rapper, was a US No 2 smash.

Nelly reveals Taylor Swift once paid him for a show appearance with $50,000 cash in a McDonald's bag
The hip-hop star was paid handsomely for surprising fans at a 2011 concert.

"A once-in-a-lifetime piece of dancefloor history": Ministry of Sound's award-winning sound system is up for sale
The six-stack Martin Audio rig has been used in the club's main room since 2010.

Kiss legend Gene Simmons claims the band stopped touring due to "respect" for fans
The band called it quits on touring in 2022.

Foo Fighters finally release lost cover of Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street
The track was recorded at a BBC Maida Vale session in 1997.
The Guardian — Music
Checked November 2, 2026

Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64
US artist known as Model 500 and as one half of the duo Cybotron had huge influence on dance music worldwide.

‘It seems weird for an MC – but lyrics have never been a thing for me’: De La Soul’s honest playlist
Rapper Pos of the hip hop greats favours Barry White for the bedroom and sobs to Stevie Wonder, but which cheese-rock hit does he love on the sly?

The week’s best new tracks and the act you need to know: Dutch squat-punks Bombstrap’s uncompromising racket
The Rotterdam band are a riot of sound, look and attitude led by Eva Kah, who is as much a living artwork as she is a phenomenal live performer.

Radie Peat: No Human Tongue Can Tell review – Lankum singer’s solo debut is the year’s best folk album
(Rough Trade)Collecting traditional songs of female struggle and strength, the Irish singer invests them with staggering power.

Kali Malone: Burning Song review – drone composer wields Bach’s organ to breathtaking effect
(Ideologic Organ)The US artist takes a newly compact approach to her craft, and trades technical composition methods for pure emotion on another sombre masterpiece.
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‘Ignorance towards immigration is horrible. It’s not British’: Skepta on his long-awaited return – and his anger at the racist right
Thirty-three months after it was announced, the grime legend’s new album is coming out.

‘He buckled. I could hear his bass ringing out ...’ The luminous rise and tragic end of US alt heroes Morphine
Fronted by Mark Sandman, the group brought enigmatic, elegant rock to post-grunge America.

Pop prodigy Underscores: ‘I don’t think Gen Z is a loveless generation’
With a sound inspired by the San Francisco tech boom, the hyperpop musician is entering the big leagues, and has a slot on Charli xcx’s tour.

‘I knead the audience, like a baker!’ House music legend Peven Everett on life after cancer and vanquishing the ‘Disco Sucks’ movement
A new documentary follows the Chicagoan from child trumpet prodigy to Gabriel-singing icon and DIY maverick.

‘How on earth is this man not sweating?’ Director Brett Morgen’s painstaking 10-year remaster Bowie’s ‘greatest filmed performance’
Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgan has turned lost footage of two 1978 concerts into an arena spectacular.
JamBase
Checked November 2, 2026
Welcome To Rockville 2027 Lineup: Korn, Blink-182, Bad Omens, Pierce The Veil & More
Florida’s Welcome To Rockville rolled out its 2027 lineup including Korn, Blink-182, Bad Omens, Pierce The Veil and many more.
Lawrence Launches ‘Staycation’ Run With ‘Movie Night’ In Brooklyn
Lawrence launched their themed, bicoastal Staycation run at the Brooklyn Paramount on Thursday with Movie Night.
Foo Fighters Close ‘Kimmel’ Run With A Trip Down ‘Baker Street’
Watch Foo Fighters close their ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ residency with Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street,” a cover they first recorded in 1997.
Aerosmith Recruits Dave Grohl For Return Concert At Hollywood Bowl
Aerosmith played their first show since September 2023 at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, with Dave Grohl on drums, Joey Kramer on “Walk This Way” and guests including Guns N’ Roses and The Black Crowes.
Oteil Burbridge Debuts Custom King Tut Bass On John Scofield’s Electrospective Tour
Oteil Burbridge discusses his new King Tut bass, built by Leo Elliott with a shorter scale, fewer controls and playing comfort in mind.
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Reed Mathis & Lebo To Perform Simon & Garfunkel Set At Bone Diggers’ Halloween Show
Reed Mathis and Lebo will open Bone Diggers’ Halloween show at The Chapel with a duo set of Simon & Garfunkel songs.
Watch Tame Impala Cover Seal’s ‘Kiss From A Rose’ For ‘Like A Version’
Watch Tame Impala cover Seal’s “Kiss From A Rose” and perform “Dracula” for triple j’s Like A Version series.
8 New Albums From Queens Of The Stone Age, Christian McBride’s Ursa Major, Ministry & More
Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums from Queens of the Stone Age, Christian McBride’s Ursa Major, Ministry, DIIV, THAO, BigXthaPlug, Sampa the Great and Jerry Garcia Band.
Get Tickets To See Goose, Angine De Poitrine, The String Cheese Incident, Tedeschi Trucks Band & Others
Concert tickets on sale this week include Goose, Angine de Poitrine, The String Cheese Incident, Tedeschi Trucks Band, CHVRCHES, The Neighbourhood, The Flaming Lips and Greensky Bluegrass, among others.
Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves & 38 More Acts Set For Under The Big Sky 2027
Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves and Nathaniel Rateliff headline Under The Big Sky 2027, taking place July 16 – 18 in Whitefish, Montana.
FLOOD
Checked November 2, 2026

Backstage Camera Roll: Stones Throw 30 Festival
The staff of Peanut Butter Wolf’s influential label offers a firsthand look at their three-day 30th anniversary celebration in Highland Park, CA.

Phoebe Bridgers Brings “Phoebeween” Pop-Up Shops to LA
The songwriter kicks off a three-night run at Intuit Dome tonight, with limited-edition merch available throughout the weekend at the venue and Sid the Cat Auditorium.

Live, in Photos: Nice as Fuck at Theatre of Living Arts
Jenny Lewis, Tennessee Thomas, and Erika Forster brought their Back as Fuck reunion tour to Philadelphia for an intimate in-the-round performance.

Elke Breaks Down Her Homesick New LP Big Mike Track by Track
Nashville-based songwriter Kayla Graninger shares how Kate Bush, Ursula K.

Live, in Photos: Kelela at The Vic
The experimental R&B songwriter brought a full range of emotions to her New Avatar tour stop in Chicago.
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Ex:Re Walks Us Through Each Song on Her Healing New Album Save As
Daughterâs Elena Tonra breaks down her first LP under the art-pop solo moniker in eight years.

Justice Announce Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score, Share New Single with Gesaffelstein
The album will be released in double-CD and triple-LP editions.

Pivot Gang Share “Location” Ahead of New LP Planned for 2027
Saba, MFnMelo, Joseph Chilliams, Frsh Waters, and producer daedaePIVOT are poised to follow up 2019âs You Canât Sit with Us.

Deftones, The Strokes, Fontaines D.C., and Slayyyter to Headline Kilby Block Party 2027
Jungle and Lil Yachty also claim top spots at the eighth edition of the Salt Lake City fest, set for May 14 – 16.

Everything But the Girl Announce Blue Reservoir LP, Share “Young and Dumb”
The duoâs second album since reuniting in 2023 will arrive on February 19 via Buzzinâ Fly.
Pitchfork
Checked November 2, 2026

Juan Atkins, Co-Founder of Techno Music, Dies at 64
The Detroit producer and DJ pioneered the genre as a solo artist and member of the Belleville Three, Cybotron, and Borderland.

Listen to the First Atlas Sound Song in 15 Years
“Octoberland” also arrives with a music video.

You Can Now Share Your Pitchfork Reviews
Go ahead and send those 0.0s to 10.0s to your friends and family.

Florence and the Machine Announce Everybody Scream Tour Live Album
The 22-track effort is out next week.

Lily Allen Dressed as an Empty Ticketmaster Map for Halloween
After scaling down her summer tour, Allen dressed up as every pop star’s nightmare: a pox of unsold tickets.
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8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Diiv, Queens of the Stone Age, and More
Stream new releases from Diiv, Queens of the Stone Age, Kali Malone, and more.
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Phoebe Bridgers and Billie Eilish Lend Their Voices to My Chemical Romance’s New Short Film
The band made the animated “Prelude to the End” with visual artist Lauren Tsai.

Phoebe Bridgers Announces Madison Square Garden EP
Out now via Tidal.

Nick Valensi Is Busy Playing With Everyone But the Strokes
He’s on a “temporary break” from his longtime band—but not from performing with other artists.

Junior Boys Return With New Album The Gore
“Underneath the Moon” leads the Canadian duo’s follow-up to Waiting Game.
Stereogum
Checked November 2, 2026

Gracie Abrams (And David S. Pumpkins) Returns To SNL
The post Gracie Abrams (And David S.

Billy Strings Plays He-Man-Themed Set Dressed As He-Man
The post Billy Strings Plays He-Man-Themed Set Dressed As He-Man appeared first on Stereogum.

Harry Styles Wraps Up MSG Residency With Pizza Rat Costume, “Psycho Killer” Cover, Jalen Brunson
The post Harry Styles Wraps Up MSG Residency With Pizza Rat Costume, “Psycho Killer” Cover, Jalen Brunson appeared first on Stereogum.

Snooper – “Orange Exposure”
The post Snooper – “Orange Exposure” appeared first on Stereogum.

My Chemical Romance Bring Out Bert McCracken, Confirm Plans For New Album
The post My Chemical Romance Bring Out Bert McCracken, Confirm Plans For New Album appeared first on Stereogum.
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James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour
The post James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour appeared first on Stereogum.

Atlas Sound – “Octoberland”
The post Atlas Sound – “Octoberland” appeared first on Stereogum.

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
The post The 5 Best Songs Of The Week appeared first on Stereogum.

Where Has All The Folk-Rock Gone?
Following pop music — especially at the stratum just below the A-list — sometimes feels like following a neverending dance of musicians' pivots.

bloodsports – “Ten Thousand Feet”
The post bloodsports – “Ten Thousand Feet” appeared first on Stereogum.
SPIN
Checked November 2, 2026

Detroit Techno Godfather Juan Atkins Dies At 64
Juan Atkins, the Detroit musician, producer and label owner whose futuristic electronic compositions ...

OFF THE MAINSTREAM: Obscure’s October Selection
Our first Obscure Agency selection has no conventional sound.

Aerosmith Rocks Star-Studded Hollywood Bowl Show
The evening began with an expansive tribute to Aerosmith’s catalog, with artists from across the rock spectrum taking turns at the microphone.

Tame Impala Tackles Seal’s ‘Kiss’ For Triple J
Tame Impala has covered Seal’s 1994 song “Kiss From a Rose” for Australian radio station Triple J’s Like a Version series...

The Boss Speaks Out On ‘Home Of The Brave Backstage’
In the debut episode, filmed in early October at the Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Md...
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New Collection Honors Windham Hill’s ‘Winter Solstice’ At 40
The independently produced collection features Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman, pianists Liz Story and the late George Winston, guitarist Alex de Grassi...

RAYE Reels In Role In ‘Lizard Music’
RAYE will voice a character in Benny Safdie's upcoming film ...

Hear Glen Hansard Cover The Pogues’ ‘Bottle Of Smoke’
Glen Hansard’s connection to Shane MacGowan lives on in a new recording of ...

Charlie Kaplan’s Dobro Hymn
Some people, when they realize they’ve had a few too many, slam a cup of coffee or grab something hot and greasy to eat.

Horror Show: The Haunt Is More Than Just a Band Name
If bands had tombstones, the Haunt’s would probably say, “We really loved it here.
The Line of Best Fit
Checked November 2, 2026

Chloe Qisha live in London
Chloe Qisha treats the crowd at Heaven Club to a live performance of her debut mixtape, Fantasize.

Serra Marinheiro marks Halloween weekend with "spells in my living room" single
Having walked away from her POESY project and relaunched as a solo artist under a new name, Serra Marinheiro has shared another new single, "spells in my living room", written with producer Matt Ingram at Urchin Studios in Hackney, London.
NYC's bloodsports share new single “Ten Thousand Feet” ahead of Pitchfork Paris and London shows
Brooklyn post-hardcore/noise-rock band bloodsports have released new single “Ten Thousand Feet”, their first new music since debut album Anything Can Be A Hammer.

Bess Atwell announces new album Cut A Figure inspired by spontaneous move to Canada
London indie-folk artist Bess Atwell has announced her fourth album, Cut A Figure, out 5 February 2027 via Nettwerk, and shared lead single “Glass” with a video.

Ottawa’s fanclubwallet shares Halloween single "Creep-O"
Canadian indie-pop project fanclubwallet has released standalone single/video "Creep-O" via Lauren Records.
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Junior Boys to return with new album The Gore
Ontario electropop duo Junior Boys have announced their seventh album and first in five years.

Wunderhorse's Harry Fowler collects a decade's worth of solo songs on surprise LP Blankets
Harry Fowler, lead guitarist for the band Wunderhorse, has released his debut solo album, Blankets, without any prior announcement.

Anso Baya announces debut album Watch the Stars for her new label
French folk singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Anso Baya has announced her debut album, Watch the Stars, set for release on 26 February 2027 via her independent label Scarlight Records.

Naya Yeira is on the rise
Naya Yeira’s refreshed brand of R&B, indie and internet pop came from a reawakening that saw the young artist open up to collaborative songwriting, teach herself python and find a liberated sense of self, far removed from the big corporations.

Brat Star, Nori, synecdoche new york, Bathing Suits and Florence Rose Broomfield lead this week's New Music Discovery playlist
Our weekly playlist of brand new music from the last seven days by under-the radar artists hand-picked by our editors, staff and writers.
Billboard
Checked November 2, 2026

Harry Styles Dresses as NYC ‘Pizza Rat,’ Gets Jalen Brunson Tribute at Final MSG Residency Show
The pop star marked the occasion with a Halloween tribute to one of the city's most infamous viral sensations.

Morgan Wallen, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift & More Artists With Most Weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums Chart: Full List
Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat.

Rawayana Throws Venezuelan-Style Halloween Party in NYC, Feat. Guests Cheo Pardo & Yorghaki
Donning wigs and costumes, the trippy-pop band lit up Brooklyn's Barclays Center as part of their ¿Dónde Es El After?

My Chemical Romance Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 After ‘The Black Parade’ Reissue
The Black Parade’s 20-year-wait to reach No.

Juan Atkins, Techno Pioneer and Cybotron Co-Founder, Dies at 64
The DJ and producer helped bring techno to a global audience through Cybotron, Model 500 and the Belleville Three.
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The Best 2026 Halloween Costumes, From Paris Hilton as Britney Spears to Kim Kardashian as North West
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Gracie Abrams Goes From Juliet to Romeo During ‘SNL’ Halloween Performances
The singer performed “Hit the Wall” and “Here You Come, There You Go” in costumes lifted from Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film.

Lizzo Recreates Dolly Parton’s Iconic ‘Jolene’ Look for Halloween
"Dolly, you icon you, thank you for believing in the good of humanity," the rapper-singer wrote.

Donald Trump Weighs In on Nicki Minaj as Potential White House Press Secretary
The president was asked whether the rapper could take on the role in his administration.
She Makes Music
Checked November 2, 2026

SMILE announce new album Gun-Shy alongside the release of lead single & video ‘Gotta Run’
US-German noise-rock band, SMILE have announced their new album, Gun-Shy due out January 22 on Siluh Records and released the lead single and video for, ‘Gotta Run.

PINS announce fourth album If I’m Alive Now, Then Was I Dead & share new single & video ‘All Over’
Marking over a decade of their celebrated post-punk sound, Manchester four-piece PINS return today with energetic new single ‘All Over’ and announce the release of their fourth album If I’m Alive Now, Then I Was Dead released on February 12 via Haus of PINS.

Brooke Combe announces sophomore album Too Late For Tears alongside new single ‘Passing Faces’
Brooke Combe, the face of modern Northern Soul is back, with her sophomore album Too Late For Tears, which lands March 5 on Fontana Records.

Johanna Warren announces new album, Frog in the Belly of a Snake, alongside lead single & video ‘Automatic’
Singer-songwriter and producer Johanna Warren has announced her new album Frog in the Belly of a Snake will release on January 29 through Soul Selects.

Winona Fighter announces sophomore album Brutal & Extremely Underrated; share new single & video ‘LEECH’
Following a whirlwind 2025 that included the release of their critically acclaimed debut album My Apologies to The Chef, rising punk group Winona Fighter shows no signs of slowing down.
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Roxanne de Bastion announces bold new album Here Lies Human with Tony Visconti produced single ‘Apocalypse Queen’
Pulling no punches, London-based singer-songwriter, Roxanne de Bastion announces her bold, third studio album with a new, Tony Visconti-produced single, ‘Apocalypse Queen’.

Amelia Coburn announces new album Myself and Other Monsters & shares new single/video ‘I Just Want To Say’
Acclaimed north-east artist Amelia Coburn announces her second album Myself and Other Monsters, arriving March 5, 2027, alongside new single ‘I Just Want To Say’.

Friedberg announce second album, Goodwife, alongside the title track & video
Friedberg, the London-based collective formed by the Austrian-born Anna Friedberg, today announce their irrepressible second album, Goodwife, for release on 9 April 2027 via Clouds Hill.

Sleeper return with sixth album End of The World. First single and title track out now
End of the World is the Sleeper album Louise Wener has been waiting a lifetime to write.

Elena Pinderhughes announces debut album i hope you feel it too. Listen to the new single ‘ring ring’
Flutist, composer, and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes has announced an October 23 release date for her debut album i hope you feel it too.
