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Harry Styles

Harry Styles Breaks Record at Madison Square Garden

Harry Styles

During the final night of his residency, Harry Styles covered 'Psycho Killer' in a Pizza Rat costume, marking a record-breaking performance as part of his 'Together, Together' tour.

Juan Atkins

Juan Atkins Passes Away at Age 64

Juan Atkins

The agency confirmed the influential techno pioneer was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City before a scheduled performance.

Deep Purple

Deep Purple Postpones Concerts After Ian Gillan Hospitalized

Deep Purple

The band announced the postponement of two concerts in Germany due to Ian Gillan's hospitalization from a medical emergency, expressing disappointment and working on rescheduling.

Mentioned·NME·Consequence
My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance Confirms New Album Plans

My Chemical Romance

During sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Gerard Way announced plans for a new album in 2027 and a return to touring in 2028, coinciding with the 20th anniversary celebration of 'The Black Parade,' which recently topped the UK charts.

Heal My Faith

Kid Rock Reveals AI Use in New Song

Kid Rock·Heal My Faith

During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Kid Rock disclosed that he utilized AI to create the choir for the chorus of his new song 'Heal My Faith,' featuring Eminem.

New Release·Consequence
Lily Allen

Lily Allen Dresses as Ticketmaster Map for Halloween

Lily Allen

The costume humorously highlights unsold tickets from a scaled-down summer tour, reflecting ongoing challenges in the 2026 touring landscape.

Prelude to The End

My Chemical Romance Releases Animated Short Film

My Chemical Romance·Prelude to The End

The band unveiled 'Prelude to The End,' an animated short film featuring voice contributions from Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers, produced by Lauren Tsai's studio UNREAL INC.

New Release·Consequence·Pitchfork
Perfecth

Queens of the Stone Age Release New Album Perfecth

The band's ninth studio album, Perfecth, blends early robot rock with psychedelic and moody art rock, reflecting frontman Josh Homme's themes of imperfection and personal experiences.

Review·Consequence
Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan Headlines Thanksgiving Halftime Show

Wu-Tang Clan

The Detroit Lions announced Wu-Tang Clan will perform at the halftime show during their Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears, with Eminem and Paul Rosenberg overseeing talent selection.

Mentioned·Consequence
Kid Rock

Kid Rock Compares Candidate to 9/11 Hijackers

Kid Rock

During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Kid Rock made a controversial comparison between Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the 9/11 hijackers, leading to a fact-check from Maher.

Mentioned·Consequence
Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams Releases Diss Track Targeting Trump

The new song 'Lake Ontario' critiques Donald Trump while referencing the Epstein files.

New Release·Stereogum·Exclaim!
Lizzo

Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton with Halloween Costume

Lizzo

Dressing as Dolly Parton, Lizzo recreated a glamorous 1970s look and shared a personal tribute to the late singer, who passed away in August.

Mentioned·NME
Billy Strings

Billy Strings Delivers He-Man-Themed Performance

Billy Strings

The artist showcased his unique style by performing a He-Man-themed set while dressed as the iconic character.

Mentioned·Stereogum
Drukqs (25th Anniversary Edition)

Aphex Twin's 'Drukqs' Celebrated for Lasting Impact

Aphex Twin·Drukqs (25th Anniversary Edition)

A retrospective by John Doran highlights the significance of 'Drukqs', Richard D. James' 2001 album, now recognized as a cornerstone of his career.

Burning Song

Kali Malone's 'Burning Song' Receives Rave Review

The Guardian praises 'Burning Song' for its emotional depth and compact compositions, featuring collaborations with Lucy Railton and Stephen O’Malley, and the use of Bach's organ at Leipzig’s Thomaskirche.

Review·The Guardian
Death Certificate

Ice Cube's 'Death Certificate' Legacy Revisited

The Quietus reflects on the enduring impact and legacy of Ice Cube's album 'Death Certificate' on its anniversary.

Featured·The Quietus

Fontaines DC Debuts at #1 on UK Albums Chart

Fontaines Dc·Dopamine Chamber

The band's latest album has entered the UK Albums Chart at the top position.

New Entry·UK Albums Chart
Nu Zamrock

Sampa the Great's Album 'Nu Zamrock' Reviewed

The Guardian highlights 'Nu Zamrock' as a significant milestone in Sampa the Great's career.

New Release·The Guardian
Run Away from the Mob

Queens of the Stone Age Unveil New Single

Queens of the Stone Age·Run Away from the Mob

The band released 'Run Away from the Mob' as the latest single from their upcoming album, Perfecth, set to arrive this Friday via Matador Records.

New Release·Consequence·Stereogum
Bottle of Smoke

Glen Hansard Cover Released on Tribute Album

Glen Hansard·Bottle of Smoke

A previously unreleased recording of 'Bottle of Smoke' by Glen Hansard is featured on the tribute album '20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan', honoring the Pogues frontman.

New Release·Consequence
This Is Lorelei

This Is Lorelei Delivers Energetic Toronto Performance

This Is Lorelei

The band brought a lively atmosphere to clubs in Toronto, captivating audiences with their engaging rock music.

Mentioned·Exclaim!
Testing Daddy Yankee's Music Knowledge

Daddy Yankee on The Track Star Podcast

Daddy Yankee·Testing Daddy Yankee's Music Knowledge
Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine Rejects Coachella Invitation

The band reportedly declined an invitation to perform at Coachella, where BTS is also invited and Dua Lipa, SZA, and Tame Impala are nearly confirmed.

Mentioned·Stereogum
Revisiting: RAYE

RAYE on Broken Record

RAYE·Revisiting: RAYE
Podcast·Broken Record
Tame Impala

Tame Impala Covers 'Kiss From A Rose'

The band delivered a unique interpretation of Seal's classic during their fourth appearance on the Australian radio show Like a Version.

Jim James

Jim James Announces Memoir 'One Wonders'

Jim James

The memoir titled 'One Wonders' shares insights into the joys and challenges of being a working artist, emphasizing the importance of asking for help.

Mentioned·Pitchfork·Stereogum
Heal My Faith

Kid Rock's Collaboration with Eminem Fails to Chart

Kid Rock·Heal My Faith

The collaboration 'Heal My Faith' from the new Christian album 'Halfway 2 Jesus' did not achieve significant chart success.

New Release·Consequence
Perfecth

Queens of the Stone Age Release 'Perfecth'

The band has unveiled their latest album 'Perfecth', highlighting their distinctive sound and style.

New Release·Exclaim!
underscores

Underscores Discusses Rise Ahead of Tour

The artist shared insights on her ascent in the music industry, influenced by the San Francisco tech boom, and her upcoming performance on Charli XCX's tour.

Mentioned·The Guardian
Clustered Around My Opening

Fire-Toolz Shares New Track 'Clustered Around My Opening'

Fire-Toolz·Clustered Around My Opening

Warp Records announced the release of 'Clustered Around My Opening', a new track exploring personal relationships, following the acclaimed album 'Lavender Networks' earlier this year.

New Release·Warp Records

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