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What to know | Cece Natalie's New Song "Flood Whole Towns" MV: She Kills Herself Off, Refuses to Be the Hero of Her Own Story
The key details: Cece Natalie teamed up with director Hannah De Vries to craft a medieval-fable-style MV that ends with her own death; the single, co-produced with Aaron Shadrow, deliberately drops Autotune to preserve a deliberately "unpretty" tone.
What to know | Miley's New Album Debuts at No. 1, Then Crashes 157 Spots a Week Later — Billboard's Fastest Chart Collapse Ever
The key details: Miley's tenth studio album, *Bass Persuades*, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — only to plunge 156 spots the following week, marking the biggest sophomore-week drop ever recorded for a chart-topping album.
Baltimore's Turnstile Brings Free Concert to Washington Monument in Support of Global Relief Efforts
On October 24, hardcore band Turnstile will perform a free concert at the Washington Monument, collecting on-site donations to be evenly distributed among humanitarian aid efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.
A "Paper-Like" Screen Built with Corning Etching Tech Debuts on Amazon's 12-Inch Alexa+ Pro Tablet
The flagship 12 Pro showcases a Nanomatte etched display co-developed with Corning, as Amazon rolls out three new Alexa+ tablets—12-inch, 11-inch, and 8-inch models. Pricing starts at $230, with availability in the US, Canada, and Mexico beginning October 14.
Paul McCartney Flips the Mic with Ringo Starr on 'Home To Us' for New Special Edition
The special edition of 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' reimagines the McCartney-Starr duet with completely swapped vocal lines, while three never-before-heard songs round out four new additions to the album.
AI Genesis Reimagined: Grimes Unveils *Psyopera* Trailer Rewriting the Gospel of John's Opening
A trailer titled *Eve Is Online...* has been dropped by Grimes for her new album *Psyopera*, turning scripture from the Gospel of John into the line "And God created the large language model." Alien baby statues blend with WWII footage throughout the visuals.
Keath Ósk Steps Away From the Throne: A Solo Voice Emerges Beyond Yaelokre's Fantasy World
With debut album "Foreword," Yaelokre's creator Keath Ósk trades the fantasy folk of Meadowlark—built over two years—for jazz brass and a deeper register, claiming space that's entirely their own.
Inside Grumpy: The Brooklyn Band Where Gender Bends Like the Songs Do
Fronted by Heaven Schmitt, known for working with Zach Bryan, Grumpy's lineup is five transgender musicians and one drummer. Their album "Unfindable Ring" arrives October 23 on Bayonet Records.
Spaceship-Themed Stage Teased by Muse as Band Confirms Eight New 2027 European Dates
According to Matt Bellamy, building the stage production costs more than buying a house in Primrose Hill, a revelation that came alongside Muse's announcement of eight additional European tour stops in January 2027, including Lisbon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Madrid, and Valencia.
NASA Satellite Photos Become Lyrics In Kings Of Leon's "Cold Blue Dawn" Video, Made With The Weather Channel
Kings Of Leon's new single "Cold Blue Dawn" arrives with a striking lyric video crafted alongside The Weather Channel, using NASA Landsat satellite imagery to form each word on screen. The track lands on their forthcoming album "O My Beloved," out November 6.
Muse Tap Dead Poet Society to Open 'The Wow! Signal' Tour as Bellamy Dreams of a Stage Spaceship
Boston act Dead Poet Society will open Muse's 2026 UK and European dates, while frontman Matt Bellamy teases production plans that include a spaceship pricier than a house and a completely reworked laser setup.
It's Really Over: Mario Kart Tour Servers Go Dark for Good, No Offline Mode This Time
Seven years after launch, Nintendo pulled the plug on Mario Kart Tour this September—for good. The app still opens, but nothing remains except old player stats, as the mobile racer joins Miitomo and Dragalia Lost in Nintendo's shutdown archive.
Yaya's Pasta Bar Opens Sister Café on Shanghai's Wuding Road, Featuring Cube-Shaped Affogato
Caffe Yaya has opened on the ground floor of NOA Hotel, bringing pasta, salads and a Florentine-style Affogato to the menu alongside its square ice cream centerpiece, with most dishes priced between RMB 38 and 108.
Inside Johnny Marr's New Rule: Let Songs Live Onstage Before They Ever Hit Tape
Ahead of his fifth solo album 'The Age Of Everything', out October 2, Marr tells NME why he road-tested eight tracks live before recording—plus his take on Fontaines D.C., The Cure, and today's young musicians.
Instagram Lets Schools Build Private Clubs Only Verified Students Can See
A new update to Instagram's School Partnership Program allows partner schools to create clubs and channels for exclusive posts, visible only to students who pass UNiDAYS verification. The rollout has already begun.
What to know | Hong Kong Online Travel Fair Launches: Halloween, Wine & Dine, and Old Town Central from NT$10,999
The key details: The Hong Kong Tourism Board has teamed up with six travel agencies to launch a 10-day online travel fair, with 3-day 2-night packages (tax included) starting from NT$10,999. The lineup covers Halloween city-wide celebrations, the Wine & Dine Festival, and an Old Town Central stroll, with deals so steep you could even snag a stay at the world's No.1 hotel at a bargain-basement price.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Opens 10-Day Online Fair: 3D2N Trips From NT$10,999
Six travel agencies join the fair, offering tax-inclusive 3-day 2-night packages starting at NT$10,999, spanning Halloween festivities, the Wine & Dine Festival, and a stroll through Old Town Central — with the world's top-ranked hotel available at a rare low price.
Placebo's "Helen Keller" Pays Tribute to the Historical Namesake, Reworked From Dusty Piano Keys
Placebo kicked off their 30th anniversary tour in Porto, Portugal on September 28th with the release of "Helen Keller," a brooding new single reworked from "H.K. Farewell," a hidden instrumental buried in their 1996 debut.
What to know | The Rosalía Song Went Through 196 Rewrites, and Bono Called Penélope Cruz for Help
The key details: U2's new album Carnaval De Luz features "The Mirror Maker," a tribute to Rosalía whose roots actually trace back to 2017. Bono personally opened up to Rolling Stone about this winding eight-year creative journey.
Wembley Stadium Books Slipknot for 2027, Marilyn Manson and BMTH Sign On
Slipknot's newly revealed "(sic)est Stadium Tour" launches July 3 at London's Wembley Stadium in 2027, with Marilyn Manson, Bring Me The Horizon, and other acts set to appear across the North and South American dates.
Disney+ Set To Stream 'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger' From October 9, Featuring Unseen Footage
Having debuted in UK cinemas on September 9, this documentary about Oasis's 2025 reunion tour will arrive on Disney+ on October 9, bringing along exclusive footage absent from the theatrical release.
All 42 Dates Gone: Oasis's "Live '27" Tour Completely Sold Out as Liam Gallagher Says Sneak In If You Must, Just Don't Wreck It
Spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the US with 42 dates, Oasis's 2027 tour saw every ticket claimed after staggered weekend sales — a rollout that unfolded far more smoothly than the notorious ticket-buying chaos of 2024.
14 Years Later, BIGBANG Is Back in London—And T.O.P. Still Raps on "Still Life"
Now performing as a trio, BIGBANG took the stage in London on September 26 for their first UK show in 14 years. The setlist for their 20th anniversary tour, XX: Cosmos, drew mostly from earlier hits, and on closer "Still Life," the departed T.O.P.'s original rap verse was left untouched.
Ten Years, Five Albums In, Nothing But Thieves Still See Themselves as Strays on "Stray Dogs"
Returning to the same studio where they made their debut a decade ago, the Southend five-piece recorded their fifth album "Stray Dogs," weaving road-recorded crowd noise into the transitions and opening up about a fall during a show at Underworld.
Dolly Parton's Last-Ever Recording Lands on U2's New Album, Dropping November 13
U2 unveils 'Carnaval De Luz,' their 16th studio album, led by the single "Silencio" ahead of the title track's release. The tracklist includes "Torn," a duet featuring Dolly Parton's final recorded vocals before her passing.
After Five Years, Boys Noize Unveils New Album 《7LLVSION》—Lead Single Teams Up with ZEP
Alex Ridha, known as Boys Noize, confirms his upcoming solo album 《7LLVSION》 arrives November 6th, previewed by the single 〈1+1+1〉, a collaboration with Rotterdam underground artist ZEP.
Beach Boys Abruptly Pull Plug on Several Pet Sounds 60 Tour Stops Amid Mike Love Health Concerns
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina dates on the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour—slated to pick back up September 24—have been scrapped without warning, and no official reason has been offered.
Meta’s Featherlight VR Glasses Land Next Spring at $1,300
Unveiled at Meta Connect 2026, the tethered headset weighs just 100 grams—five times lighter than Quest 3—alongside the audio-only Ray-Ban Meta Audio, third-gen camera glasses, and a new hearing enhancement feature.
A JCPenney Memory Fuels QOTSA's Latest: Josh Homme Revisits His Teenage Goth Girl Crush in Wild Black Ink Video
"Where The Goth Girls At?," the third single off Queens Of The Stone Age's upcoming album *Perfecth*, draws its lyrics from Josh Homme's teenage memory at a JCPenney department store, with comedian Steve Agee starring in the accompanying music video.
Ten Cities Around the Globe Simultaneously Receive Slipknot's Cryptic Red Posters, Numbers 9 and 28 Hidden on Site
Ten cities—Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City among them—saw a red poster bearing a black S from Slipknot appear at once. Hidden within the official mystery site are clues pointing to a tour announcement on September 28.