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Cardi B and Fuerza Regida Join GTA6 Soundtrack on the Same Release Day
Two new tracks have joined the self-titled Grand Theft Auto 6 album: Cardi B's cocky rap anthem "Don't Chart" and Fuerza Regida's trap-folk hybrid "Suzuki." With these additions, the confirmed tracklist now reaches eight songs.
What to know | Four Years Later, Joyce Wrice Delivers a More Honest Answer in R&B with 'Machiko'
The key details: Los Angeles singer Joyce Wrice returns after four years with her sophomore album "Machiko," spending three and a half years writing over a hundred songs, and recruiting recently-released Flint rapper Rio Da Yung OG for a freestyled interlude.
What to know | *Metaphor: ReFantazio* Composer Shoji Meguro: Recruiting a Jazz-Chanting Monk and Taking the Stage Himself
The key details: Shoji Meguro, the go-to composer for the Persona series, wrote the orchestral score for the new title *Metaphor: ReFantazio*. He brought in a monk who fuses Buddhist sutra chanting with jazz to record vocals for the battle themes, and he'll be taking the stage himself during the world orchestral tour, which kicks off in Texas and other locations in the US.
Thom Yorke Reveals How a Confidence Crisis Followed Him Off the Stage After Radiohead's Reunion Tour
Speaking with Harry Styles, Thom Yorke admitted that once Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour ended, he spiraled into a "massive" confidence slump that lingered for months—one he only escaped by throwing himself back into his solo album.
Voice Over Settlement: Why FKA Twigs Walked Away From Her Lawsuit
Once the NDA linking FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf was ruled "unlawful" and struck down, she moved quickly to withdraw the suit filed earlier this year. According to her lawyer, money was never part of the equation, from the very beginning to the end.
After Years-Long Legal Battle, FKA Twigs Secures Freedom to Speak by Ending NDA with Shia LaBeouf
Arguing in an LA court that a 2025 confidentiality agreement violated California's STAND Act, FKA Twigs saw Shia LaBeouf agree seven months later to terminate the deal, allowing her to speak publicly about their relationship.
11 Days and Counting: Gallagher, Marr Join Star-Studded Plea to End Garvaghy Road Standoff
As the Garvaghy Road parade dispute in Northern Ireland stretches into its 11th day, a roster of musicians and actors—Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Paul Weller and Kneecap among them—have put their names to a letter urging a neutral international mediator to break the deadlock.
Stockholm's Gasometer Turns a Century-Old Gas Tank Into a Concert Hall — With a Composer, Not a DJ, Headlining Opening Night
The new Stockholm venue debuts March 17 next year, with composer Jacob Mühlrad and visual artist Alexander Wessely leading the inaugural program instead of a conventional band or DJ lineup.
Right Before Their Hiatus Begins, Enter Shikari Surprise-Release New Single "Higher Ground" and Discuss Letting Go While Staying Hopeful
Enter Shikari had just announced an indefinite hiatus beginning late 2027 when, days later, they unexpectedly dropped the new single "Higher Ground." Frontman Rou Reynolds explains how the track captures their recent mental and physical state and the optimism they hold for what comes next.
"wor$t man in america," the Mirror Companion to "WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA," Gets Tracklist and Release Date from Slayyyter
December 4th is set as the release date for "wor$t man in america," which Slayyyter has confirmed as a "brother album" to "WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA." Across its 9 tracks, the project reworks songs from the March release as "inversions" or "expansions."
Inside Lucia's Creation: GTA 6 Writer Says She Rivals RDR2's Arthur Morgan
Alexa D'Agostino, who wrote GTA 6, shares that her own mother's life story shaped leading lady Lucia. The writer calls this series-first fully voiced heroine a match for Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan.
Phoebe Bridgers' Entire 'The Lost Tour' Wardrobe Crafted by Susie Cave
For 'The Lost Tour,' fashion designer Susie Cave—Nick Cave's wife—has personally created Phoebe Bridgers' complete stage wardrobe, debuting first with a black lace gown.
Springsteen, Grohl and Jack Black Rock the Stage at Tom Morello's Debut Charity Fest
On October 3 in Columbia, Maryland, Tom Morello launched his first Power To The People festival, bringing Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Jack Black together for genre-blending onstage moments. All ticket proceeds benefited voter advocacy groups.
Turnstile Storm SNL Stage, Deliver Three Tracks in One Electrifying Debut
The band's first SNL appearance landed October 3, featuring "Birds" plus an "I Care"/"Dull" medley—another notch on their packed post-Grammy touring calendar.
Sebastian Croft's New Chapter as "Bash": Chasing the "Pop Boy" Dream While Learning to Play Himself
He's played a bit part in What We Do in the Shadows, Ben Hope in Heartstopper, and young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones—now, at 24, Sebastian Croft is relaunching under the nickname "Bash." A debut EP is on the way, alongside an appearance in BBC's Celebrity Traitors season two.
Royal Blood, Interpol, Bloc Party Left Scrambling as Olympia London Scraps Entire December Lineup
The London venue cited "unforeseen planning issues" for wiping out its full December schedule. Royal Blood's December 3 date is confirmed for refunds, with the band already working to reschedule a London show for 2027.
Thirty Years After Winning the Mercury Prize, "New Forms" Prompts Roni Size Reprazent to Reunite Full Live Band for New Tour
Back in 1997, this drum and bass album triumphed over Radiohead's "OK Computer" to claim the UK Mercury Prize, and now, to celebrate three decades since that win, a nine-date tour is set for June 2027, featuring Fabio and Grooverider as support on every date.
LCD Soundsystem's 2026 NYC Residency Hits a Milestone: 12 Shows, One of Them Number 100
The band is heading back to Brooklyn Steel and Knockdown Center for 12 residency dates at the close of 2026. November 30 marks their 100th New York residency show, with the official poster hinting at surprise guests and DJ sets for the occasion.
New Album 'Old Flames' Marks Farewell to 17-Year Romance as La Roux Unveils 2027 Tour Plans
Spanning North America, Europe, and the UK, Elly Jackson's 2027 tour will promote her new album 'Old Flames,' wrapping up with a final show at Electric Brixton in London.
Six Years On, Death From Above 1979 Return With *Private Lives* — Sparked by Revisiting Their Own Back Catalog
Fresh off a run of anniversary tours, the Canadian duo went back through their stockpiled demos and turned them into *Private Lives*, their first new album in six years. The title track lands today alongside news of a North American tour.
Wallace Huo and Ruby Yang Bring ER Drama "Miracle in the ER" to Netflix November 12
Created by the team behind "Danger Zone," Taiwan's first ER workplace series stars Wallace Huo, Ruby Yang and Berant Zhu, capturing the pulse of emergency room life. It streams exclusively worldwide on Netflix from November 12, alongside a newly released teaser poster.
After Six Decades on Stage, Rod Stewart Reveals "The Final Encore" Tour Spanning 20 Cities
Set to launch in Dublin next April, Rod Stewart's UK and European tour "The Final Encore" will close out its UK leg at London's O2 in May before continuing on to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and other cities through July.
What to know | Eartheater's New Album on Motherhood: A Cracked Vase, an Alien Birthing Room, and a $100 Must-Have
The key details: Backstage at Bowery Ballroom, Eartheater talks to The FADER about her new album Heavenly Body — from the wabi-sabi cracked vase on the cover to her lullaby collab with Oklou, plus a shoutout to a parenting must-have under $100.
Apple Music Hall Unveils First Lineup as Elton John Set to Open Next Week
Set to debut on September 28, Apple's newly built venue Apple Music Hall will welcome Elton John as its opening act, with Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Baby Keem and more to follow. The first round of tickets goes on sale at the same time.
Taylor Swift Steps Behind the Camera for "Patient Zero," Set to Debut at the 2026 VMAs
Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell headline Taylor Swift's directorial music video for her new single "Patient Zero," premiering Sunday at the VMAs. Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki handles the visuals.
Grief Becomes "Leaving The Zoo" On Renny Conti's New Album "Split Second"
Ten hushed but heavy tracks weave quiet waterfront moments with the pain of losing a brother on "Split Second," Brooklyn singer-songwriter Renny Conti's debut Mom + Pop album, out September 25th.
AI Rock Opera 'Alice': The Woman Once Known as Black Sabbath's Cover 'Witch' Returns Under a New Name
Back in 1970, a mysterious woman stood by a watermill in Oxfordshire for an album cover. Now performing as Indreba, she has released 'Alice,' a five-song rock opera that reimagines Alice in Wonderland using an AI clone of her own voice.
Beastie Boys Flashback: Mike D Brings Out Money Mark and Mix Master Mike at LA Solo Show
Mike D's solo set at The Belasco in Los Angeles took an unexpected turn when former Beastie Boys collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike joined him for "So What'cha Want," part of a night that also spotlighted songs from his new album "Thank You."
Cliff Booth Is Back—And This Time Brad Pitt's Stunt Double Joke Gets a David Fincher Upgrade
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for "The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth," with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role while David Fincher steps in to direct a script from Tarantino. The film premieres in IMAX on November 25 before wider release.
How a $16 Paperback Rewired Camille Blackman's Songwriting
Mom+Pop's bedroom-folk newcomer Camille Blackman is readying her debut album for early 2027. She opened up to The FADER about how Slaughterhouse-Five reshaped the way she puts lyrics together.