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Rosalía to Bono: Forget Spanish, Make Up Your Own Language
On "The Tonight Show," Rosalía revealed that U2's Bono texted her for help with Spanish lyrics for the new track "The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)" — even though the two artists have never actually met.

London Gains A New "No Reservations Needed" Listening Room As Spiritland Moves Into The Barbican
A brand-new listening bar has launched inside London's Barbican, the result of a partnership between the arts landmark and Spiritland, occupying the Level 2 Lakeside space with fountain views, daily vinyl selections, and a full album playback every night at 5pm.

GGG Reimagines Homecoming — This Time, No Guys Allowed
Partnering with The FADER and Tumblr, gay gayer gayest hosted a Black queer homecoming at Brooklyn's Lillistar, atop the Moxy Hotel, bringing back a dance floor where everyone could show up as themselves.

130 Songs Written, Only the Campfire-Worthy Tear-Jerkers Survived on Remi Wolf's New Album 'Mud'
In an interview with NME, Remi Wolf revealed that her third album, 'Mud', began as a test on an acoustic guitar; after writing 130 songs in total, she and her team kept only those they dubbed 'SpongeBob Ascendance.'

Manchester's Madchester Moment Returns: *24 Hour Party People* Cast Reunites as Steve Coogan Reflects on Tony Wilson's Legacy
Stars of the cult Madchester biopic gathered on a Manchester red carpet, with Steve Coogan and director Michael Winterbottom revisiting the film's origins and Tony Wilson's son carrying his father's spirit forward, ahead of Friday's 4K re-release.

First Aid Kit Set 2027 UK & Ireland Dates, Tracing Their Story Back to 2008
The Swedish sisters have confirmed nine "Visions Of The Past" shows for January 2027 across the UK and Ireland, with brother Isak Benjamin opening every night of the run.

Lyft Settles California Driver Lawsuit for $272 Million — Uber's Fight Continues
Lyft has reached a $272.5 million settlement in California's worker classification case, with more than $237 million set aside for driver compensation. Uber has yet to resolve its side of the lawsuit.

New Song 'Helen Keller' Gets Live Debut in Porto as Placebo's 30th Anniversary Tour Resurrects Long-Retired Tracks
At their Porto, Portugal tour stop, Placebo gave the live debut of new single 'Helen Keller,' a tribute to the writer of the same name who overcame blindness and deafness. The song appeared within a 19-song setlist that launched in Mérignac, France, as the band's 30th anniversary tour kicked off by unearthing multiple tracks unplayed for over 20 years.

What to know | B0YG1RL's Self-Titled Debut Album Drops: After a Sold-Out Season, an "I'm Tired" Hidden Inside "power off"
The key details: Miami duo B0YG1RL's self-titled debut album has arrived via Surf Gang. On the Umru and Heartgaze-produced track "power off," June Vinette sings in Creole about a rare moment of exhaustion after a tour schedule that just wouldn't quit.

From Viral Vine Star to Grammy Nominee: Destin Conrad Reclaims Homophobic Dancehall Hit "Chi Chi" on ROADRUNNER
On his new album ROADRUNNER, Destin Conrad honors his Jamaican heritage while transforming the slur-laden dancehall anthem into a personal coming-out statement of his own.

What to know | Talking Heads' Four Members Reunite for Rare Joint Interview — But Not to Talk Reunion, Just a New Radio Channel Launch
The key details: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison made a rare simultaneous appearance, sitting down with Este Haim to hype the launch of SiriusXM's new Talking Heads Radio — while the topic of an actual reunion remained firmly off the table.

Hendrix Exhibition Debuts Courtesy of Ronnie Wood, Stones Tour Awaits Keith's Verdict
In Mayfair, London, Ronnie Wood unveiled a new Hendrix exhibition and used the moment to share with NME a rarely glimpsed side of his longtime friend, while confirming the Stones tour still awaits Keith Richards' approval.

Absolut Taps KAWS for Artist Edition Bottle Featuring CHUM, Extending Warhol's Legacy Series
The ABSOLUT KAWS Artist Edition limited bottle showcases the artist's signature XX motif alongside his CHUM character on the front label. Pre-orders begin October 1st at select US retailers.

What to know | Kali Malone's "Burning Song" Tour Confirmed: Starting From Leipzig's Bach Organ
The key details: Organ composer Kali Malone's fourth album "Burning Song" drops October 30, alongside a newly announced 2027 tour across Europe and the US, with many dates set in church venues echoing the album's recording origins at Leipzig's Thomaskirche.

What to know | First Aid Kit's Royal Albert Hall Encore: Covering Dolly Parton in Tribute to the Late Country Icon
The key details: First Aid Kit performed their 2014 album "Stay Gold" in full with the 65-piece Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall on the night of September 29th, closing the encore with a cover of Dolly Parton's classic "I Will Always Love You" as a tribute to the legendary country singer who passed away last month.

'Underground', a New Mogwai-Iggy Pop Collaboration, Leads 30-Year Retrospective 'Happy Tears' Set for Early Next Year
Scottish post-rock band Mogwai have unveiled 'Happy Tears', a career-spanning retrospective featuring "Underground", a new track made with Iggy Pop, along with rare songs from across 30 years and the group's first-ever audio documentary.

Grian Chatten's Voice Gets Warped Into Something Otherworldly on Fontaines D.C.'s "Tongue"
The second single from Fontaines D.C.'s upcoming album *Dopamine Chamber* runs frontman Grian Chatten's vocals through a sampler, bending them into a strange, distorted new shape.

What to know | Nick Valensi Shows Up at Jack White's Hollywood Gig — Plays Someone Else's Guitar Solo While on Break from The Strokes
The key details: The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi unexpectedly appeared as a "special guest" at Jack White's Hollywood Palladium show during his break from the band's tour. His connection with White dates back to the 2002 Reading Festival.

Superheroes Meet Existential Crisis: Father John Misty's New Single Sets Up a December Tour
Father John Misty explores existential themes through Marvel-style superhero universe imagery in his new single "The X-panded Universe," alongside newly announced December US tour dates featuring Damien Jurado as opener.

What to know | $42B Net Loss and Another AI Extinction Warning—Anthropic Still Pushing for $2T IPO
The key details: Anthropic's IPO draft rarely admits in its own prospectus that its AI could pose an "existential risk" to humanity, while also revealing a $42 billion loss last year—yet its valuation could still reach $2 trillion.

No New Fabrics This Round: Levi's x sacai's Third Collaboration Finds Chitose Abe Pushing Deconstructed Cuts Even Further
For their third pairing, Levi's and sacai skip new materials altogether, instead recycling fabrics and threads from the prior two seasons and channeling their energy into deeper silhouette deconstruction. Twelve pieces make up the men's and women's collection, arriving in limited quantities starting September 30.

What to know | niko and ... Celebrates 9th Anniversary in Taiwan with Tainan Illustrator Shit Egg Tony, Playful Zoo Series Launches in October
The key details: Marking its 9th anniversary in Taiwan, niko and ... has teamed up with illustrator Shit Egg Tony to launch a 24-piece collection of lifestyle goods and apparel. The line debuts October 1 at the Taipei Zhongxiao flagship store, with nationwide stores and online going live the following day. The flagship store will also host a meet-and-greet and exclusive anniversary deals.

After a 23-Year Absence, Madonna Kicks Off the VMAs Alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
It had been 23 years since Madonna last graced the MTV VMAs stage, but she returned to open the show with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX performing "Confessions II" tracks, ultimately taking home seven trophies.

Three Conditions, One Track: Tom Morello Brings Kneecap Aboard for "Unconquered"
Before teaming up with Kneecap, Tom Morello set three conditions—the outcome, "Unconquered," now appears on his new album "Everyone Gets Everything They Want."

GWAR Mourns Chuck Varga, the Man Behind Sexecutioner, Dead at 68
Cancer has claimed Chuck Varga, the visual architect behind GWAR's stage universe. For nearly 40 years he embodied the leather-clad character Sexecutioner while co-founding Slave Pit Studios, the creative engine behind the band.

That Classic Song Used Twice Before Makes a Comeback: 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Soundtrack Unveiled
Featuring characters spanning the show's entire run, "American Horror Story: 13" wraps its finale with the very same Patience & Prudence classic heard way back in the 2011 series premiere—a "greatest hits" narrative through and through. Below, the complete tracklist and airing schedule disclosed so far.

Inside Olivia Rodrigo's "Unraveled" Opener: A Four-Season Story and That Red-Beneath-White Dress Twist in "The Cure"
On opening night in Hartford, Connecticut, Olivia Rodrigo unveiled her "Unraveled" world tour — a two-hour show split into six chapters tracing spring through winter, capped by a striking reveal as a white gown transforms into red during "The Cure."

Control Resonant Hits Shelves at $60 — Right Alongside a Game Where You Punch Your Way to CEO
This week's release lineup pairs the $60 launch of 'Control Resonant' with 'Stick It to the Stickman,' a beat-'em-up about clawing up the corporate ladder by flooring your boss, plus a sneak peek at the 'Ball x Pit' expansion arriving November 12.

Dolly Parton's Childhood Kindness Toward Beck Still Resonates: "She Had No Reason to Be That Nice to Us, But She Was"
In a conversation with BBC Radio 2 centered on his new album Ride Lonesome, Beck looked back on a childhood encounter with Dolly Parton at a wedding thrown by one of his mother's friends, admitting he was struck by just how warm and welcoming she turned out to be.
Honda Concept Car Steals the Spotlight as Onitsuka Tiger Wraps Milan Fashion Week
Onitsuka Tiger presented its 2027 Spring/Summer "ENERGY STATION" collection, revealing a brand-new Stripes logo alongside a Honda-collaborated concept car. Guests included MOMO, Yamashita Tomohisa, Kim Jae Won, Baifern, Yang Zi, and Wang Ching.