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Ella Langley Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record
The single 'Choosin' Texas' achieves a historic 23rd week at #1, surpassing Mariah Carey's previous record.
CHVRCHES Unveils New Single 'Roses'
The trio returns with 'Roses,' their first new song in three years, marking a shift towards a rock sound and announcing two intimate shows in Glasgow and London.
Blue Bendy Launches New Album With 'Dragonslayer'
The UK six-piece unveiled their follow-up album, One Day This Will All Be Lore, featuring the lead single 'Dragonslayer,' blending nationalistic mythology with tragicomic pop.
Perfume Genius Releases New Single 'Natural High'
The new single 'Natural High' leads off The Lesson, a live music and dance performance created in collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich.
Krill Announces First Album in a Decade
The band revealed 'Secret Language' along with the new song 'Dominate', exploring themes of US TV culture, war, basketball, and childhood.
Atlas Sound Revived with Surprise Festival Performance
Bradford Cox debuted eight new songs during the first Atlas Sound show in seven years at Philadelphia’s Making Time festival on September 20, marking a significant return for the project.
Miley Releases Tenth Album, Plans Concert Residency
The singer's album 'Bass Persuades' debuted on September 18, and she announced two shows at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18, following 1.5 million ticket attempts for the limited 17,500 capacity.
Tom Morello Set to Release New Album Friday
The solo album 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want' features collaborations with Kneecap and Serj Tankian, addressing authoritarianism, and includes the single 'Date Night'.
Mike D Reunites with Beastie Boys Collaborators
At a recent LA gig, Mike D performed the 1992 single 'So What'cha Want' alongside Money Mark and Mix Master Mike, as well as tracks from his debut solo album 'Thank You', released last month.
Echo & The Bunnymen Announce UK Winter Tour
A series of tour dates for winter 2026 was announced, supporting the release of 'Apples For Isaac', featuring contributions from late drummer Clem Burke on 10 of the 11 tracks.
Ed Sheeran Faces Backlash Over Macklemore Removal
Charlotte Church and Greta Thunberg criticize the artist for prioritizing consumerism amid the controversy over Macklemore's removal from the 'Loop' tour due to pro-Palestine comments, while Bob Geldof defends him and Sheeran acknowledges his mistakes.
Taylor Swift Honored with New VMA Award
The MTV Video Music Awards introduced a new award to recognize the significant impact of Taylor Swift on the event throughout her career.
Taylor Swift Records Featured in Counterfeit Case
A man was jailed for selling $3.6 million in counterfeit vinyl records, including those of Taylor Swift, with the discovery marking the largest stash of fake records in UK history.
Ninajirachi Extends North American Tour into 2027
New dates have been added to the 'I Love My Computer and It Loves Me Tour' in response to increasing demand following the success of the 2025 album, 'I Love My Computer.'
The White Stripes' Song Celebrated for Nostalgia
'We’re Going to Be Friends' from the 2001 album is praised for its themes of childhood friendship and school beginnings.
The Strokes Criticized for 'Bad Decisions' Similarity
Modern English accused The Strokes of copying their 1982 hit 'I Melt With You' in the single 'Bad Decisions', while the band continues their 2026 world tour promoting the new album 'Reality Awaits'.
William Shatner Debuts Metal Band at Riot Fest
The actor performed at Chicago's Riot Fest, showcasing covers of Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead alongside original tracks from his upcoming album 'What the F Is Heavy Metal?' after debuting his new band the *uckers at Park West.
After's Debut LP Criticized for Shallow Sound
Pitchfork reviews the Los Angeles band's debut LP, noting its reverence for 2000s trip-hop and soft rock but calling it superficially pretty and frustratingly shallow.
Kid Rock's MAGA Fest Canceled Due to Sales
MAGA Fest, featuring Kid Rock, was canceled after only six VIP tickets were sold, highlighting poor ticket sales ahead of the event.
Ha*Ash Announces North American Tour Dates
The duo revealed plans for their North American tour, including specific cities and dates for upcoming performances.
Actress Releases 10th Album with Unique Sound
The UK avant-techno producer's latest project features depressive electro epics, spoken word bursts, and self-destructing rap anthems.
Peaches Releases First Album in a Decade
The artist's new album, 'No Lube So Rude', explores her experiences and the absurdity of the current world in a podcast discussion with Kyle Meredith.
Ed Sheeran Returns Amid Macklemore Controversy
During a performance in Philadelphia, Ed Sheeran addressed the backlash over Macklemore's removal from his tour, discussing humanitarian issues in Gaza and admitting to feeling abandoned by friends and family.
Steve Reich Reflects on Career Before 90th Birthday
As the composer nears his 90th birthday, he reflects on his influential career and the recent world premiere of 'In All Your Ways' at the Edinburgh festival.
Smash Mouth's 'Walkin’ On The Sun' Celebrated
Stereogum highlights 'Walkin’ On The Sun' in its series on alternative number one hits.
Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Biggest UK Tour Yet
The London-based art-punks will embark on their largest UK tour in May 2027 following the sell-out of their autumn 2026 tour, promoting their debut album 'Cannonball', which earned a four-star review from NME and is a contender for the Mercury Prize 2027.
Sylvan Esso Returns Music to Spotify
After a year-long boycott over ethical concerns, the duo resumed streaming their music on Spotify, citing financial unsustainability, shortly after releasing their fifth album, 'Ow ∞'.
Jason Isbell Files Lawsuit Against Suno
Earlier this month, Isbell filed a lawsuit against Suno, claiming the software enables users to replicate artists' identities and musical styles without permission.
Emma Ruth Rundle Captures Newfound Momentum
The Portland musician showcases a sense of optimism in her doomy songwriting, reflecting a wide range of collaborations within the heavy music scene.
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