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20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan is out, featuring Bruce Springsteen, U2, Tom Waits, Dropkick Murphys and more.

Pivot Gang will play 13 North American shows in March 2027, supporting new music expected early next year.

Chicago collective Mass Text announce Perfect New Knife, due Jan. 29 on Solid Brass, and share lead single “Pink Slips.”

Phil Manzanera says Brian Eno declined Roxy Music’s 2022 reunion tour because he no longer flew for environmental reasons.

TesseracT announce ARC_ONE: Obscura for March 5 and release its lead single, “Crucible,” ahead of a North American tour in January 2027.

Bono and The Edge praised Fontaines D.C., Geese and Lambrini Girls in an NME interview, citing their originality and influence on U2.

Star’s Revenge released “Sea Shanty” as another preview of Star’s Revenge II, due Nov. 27, and announced a four-night Brooklyn residency.

Index has released “Heartbeat Glitch,” an additional track recorded during sessions for its debut album, Vis Inertiae.

Tinashe performed a medley from her album Popstar on The Tonight Show, with a dance break that appeared to reference Janet Jackson.

Coachella has announced its 2027 lineup, led by Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA, for two April weekends in Indio.

Fear Factory announced ‘Roboticist,’ due April 9 via Nuclear Blast, and released the single and AI-driven video for “Detonizer.”

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to share the stage at Joe Walsh’s VetsAid benefit concert on Jan. 29 in Las Vegas.

Opus Kink have released “Low Roader,” a new single that reworks a melody from the traditional Scottish song “Loch Lomond.”

South Florida duo B0YG1RL has released two tracks recorded with Surf Gang producer 4evr as the double single new wave*.

The Edge says U2’s 2006 Carnival experience in Salvador, shared with Gilberto Gil and Quincy Jones, helped shape the ideas behind Carnaval De Luz.

Mon Laferte was struck in the face by a phone thrown during her Las Vegas concert. She said she was OK and asked fans not to throw objects.

Ethan Buckler joined Kurt Vile at Headliners in Louisville to perform King Kong’s “Old Man On The Bridge.”

Arde Bogotá recorded its third album in Los Angeles with Joe Chiccarelli, aiming to explore its Spanish identity rather than adopt an American sound.

Richard Lloyd, Television co-founder and influential guitarist, has died at 75, according to Rolling Stone. He disclosed a bile duct cancer diagnosis in August.

Christopher Butler says Olivia Rodrigo contacted him before releasing “take me home (4 christmas)” and calls the similarities to “Christmas Wrapping” an homage.

Rosalía marks one year since Lux with an anniversary box set, a Substack reflection and a playlist featuring 1,000 tracks.

Jon Batiste discusses Ocarina of Time’s musical design, his gaming influences and why he enjoys playing its themes on piano.

Dusted’s new single “Black Tattoo” was recorded live to tape with Alex Edkins and arrives with a Toronto subway video directed by Michael Leblanc.

Alanis Morissette’s 14-track holiday album, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, pairs Christmas standards with two original songs and guest performers.

Olivia Rodrigo has released “take me home (4 christmas),” her first Christmas song, with a music video featuring Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall.

Haywire’s “Flex Your Head” video uses footage from a Times Square pop-up show halted by New York police after about one and a half songs.

Toronto band Kiwi Jr. have released “Something Wicked,” an outtake recorded during the Detroit sessions for their album Blowin’ Up.

Hudson Freeman discusses how Doom Country turns his evangelical upbringing and fear of the Rapture into uneasy, darkly humorous Americana.

New York psych-pop band GIFT has released “Every Step,” a shimmering track from its album Frenzy For The Thrill, due Jan. 15 on Captured Tracks.

Remedy says Control Resonant has sold more than 1 million units, making it the fastest-selling game in the studio’s history.

The Narrow Head guitarist has signed to TODO Records and released “In My Veins,” ahead of a debut solo album expected in 2027.

Poison the Well and Alexisonfire will co-headline a 17-date U.S. tour with Touché Amoré in March and April; dates and ticket details are listed.

Neal Schon says Journey’s 2026 tour has brought the band closer. Jonathan Cain says he may reconsider leaving, but no long-term plan is set.

Chastity Belt released “Friends For This,” the final preview of All My Friends, due Nov. 6 on Suicide Squeeze.

Paul Anka, Barbara Mandrell, David Foster, Andy Garcia and David Mamet are among the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors recipients.

Pixies have made four late-1980s and early-1990s tracks widely available digitally, including Steve Albini’s early version of “Dig for Fire.”

Maiya Blaney’s new Mary Bed EP takes a softer approach than her second album, pairing acoustic guitar and room noise with sampling and collage.

Harry Styles covered Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer” on Oct. 31, closing his MSG residency after 30 consecutive sold-out performances.

DJ Ralph Lawson has released an hour-long Daft Punk mix found on a tape he rediscovered in 2024 and had restored after it was damaged.

Deep Purple postponed shows in Leipzig and Hamburg after singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following what the band called a medical emergency.

James Hetfield says Turnstile turned down an invitation to tour with Metallica, praising the hardcore band’s live performances and recent DC set.

Gerard Way told fans at the Hollywood Bowl that My Chemical Romance want to make a record next year. Bert McCracken also joined the band onstage.

Consequence selects “Crickets,” from Ministry’s reported final album, Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery), as its Heavy Song of the Week.

Ministry has released Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery), its 17th and final studio album, ahead of a planned farewell tour.

Bradford Cox has released “Octoberland,” Atlas Sound’s first new song in almost 15 years, with a video he directed and more performances scheduled.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 30, for tours by Bon Jovi, Queens of the Stone Age, Angine de Poitrine and other artists.

Vancouver band PISS has released its debut album, you made me / skin on linen, a work about sexual violence, trauma and personal autonomy.

Boys Noize has released “Nächsteliebe,” a collaboration with Brutalismus 3000 ahead of his solo album 7LLVSION, due Nov. 6.

Stereogum’s early holiday-album guide lists new releases from Sufjan Stevens, Alanis Morissette, Hilary Duff and others, with dates from October to December.

Justice and Gesaffelstein’s roughly seven-minute track “Pusher” will feature on the GTA 6 original score, set for physical release December 11.

Queens of the Stone Age share “Run Away from the Mob,” a single from Perfecth, due Friday through Matador Records.

John Stamos and the California Sound will take over two EPCOT dates originally billed as the Beach Boys, as Mike Love focuses on rehabilitation.

This Is The Kit has released “Safety Valve,” a duet with Richard Dawson from the forthcoming album Ghost Coat, due Jan. 15 on Memphis Industries.

Maná will premiere a recording of its September Red Rocks shows on YouTube on Nov. 6, with the concert special available free on demand.

Stephen Steinbrink released “I’m A Swimming Pool,” the final single before his album In A Split Mirror, with an animated video he made himself.

CHVRCHES release “Overthinker,” the second preview of All The King’s Men, due January 22, and announce a 2027 tour.

Brooklyn duo Trinket has released “If Not Soon Then Now,” a new song about the excitement and insecurities that can accompany a relationship.

They Might Be Giants add West Coast dates to The Bigger Show Tour, with multi-night album sets and tickets on sale October 30.

Portland hardcore punk band Lazer Bullet announced its debut album, 40K Psychosis Angel, and shared lead single “Angel Shit.”

Neil Young sued the Trump 47 Committee, alleging his song was played at an Ohio rally despite an earlier agreement. He seeks $10 million and a ban on future use.