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Florence + The Machine and Playboi Carti Headline This Year's Record Store Day Black Friday
Record Store Day Black Friday returns November 27 with its complete release slate unveiled. Highlights include a limited chamber rendition from Florence + The Machine and Playboi Carti's debut vinyl pressing, bridging fresh pop releases with beloved reissues.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
"Album Icon" Honors Go to Robbie Williams at National Album Day — First-Ever Red & Blue Vinyl Edition Confirmed for Classic LP
Coinciding with National Album Day 2026 naming Robbie Williams this year's "Album Icon," a reissue of "Sing When You're Winning" on red and blue vinyl was also announced — the album's first appearance ever in a coloured format.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kings Of Leon Set London Comeback at The O2 in 2027 for Venue's 20th Birthday
The band will play London's O2 Arena on July 2, 2027—their first London date since 2024's BST Hyde Park—joining the venue's 20th anniversary celebration lineup.
At Gillette Stadium — the Venue That Banned Macklemore — Zach Bryan Took the Stage Wearing a "Free Palestine" T-Shirt
At Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, the very venue that had refused Macklemore a stage just weeks earlier, Zach Bryan and his entire band performed decked out in black "Free Palestine" T-shirts.
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.
New Single "Big Ideas" From Radio Free Alice Features Water From Your Eyes' Rachel Brown
Ahead of their debut studio album "What's In Between", out October 30, Melbourne band Radio Free Alice have unveiled another preview single, "Big Ideas", bringing in Water From Your Eyes frontwoman Rachel Brown for vocals.
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.
How Seventhirtyatmorning Turned a YouTube Type Beat Producer Into His Steady Collaborator
In conversation with The FADER, Minneapolis rapper Seventhirtyatmorning explains how Moscow-based producer luvxomea went from a type beat playlist name to his regular partner, while also detailing the credits and creative evolution behind his new album *Antione's Son*.
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.
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.
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.
Metallica Revives '...And Justice For All' After 12 Years at Sphere Residency Kickoff
On the opening night of their Las Vegas Sphere residency, Metallica brought back '...And Justice For All' for the first time in over a decade and opened the show with the rarely heard 'Battery.' Drummer Lars Ulrich explained how the residency came together.
Square Enix Sets 2027–2028 Dates for Final Fantasy's 40th Anniversary Concert Tour
"Distant Worlds" will mark Final Fantasy's 40th anniversary with Arnie Roth conducting orchestral performances of music by series composers like Nobuo Uematsu. The tour launches in Japan in March 2027 before moving to North America and the UK.