Big Thief launch free Live Archive with 10 mixed concerts
The band's new site offers fully mixed shows at no cost, with a new performance due on the second Tuesday of every month, plus a live 'Incomprehensible' recorded in Dublin.
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Songwriter sues Drake and UMG over 'Janice STFU' chorus
Aviel Calev Hirschfield claims the chorus of the No. 1 single was taken from a demo he finished in January 2026. A representative for the rapper denies the allegations.
Justice release Flower in a Hurricane with SZA, Tame Impala and King Gizzard for GTA VI
The French electronic duo's new single is used in the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer and will appear on the game's official soundtrack album, according to Music-News.com.
DOJ and FTC sue ticket broker REPS & Co over alleged $120m BOTS Act scheme
US regulators accuse the San Diego firm of using thousands of accounts to buy millions of tickets, including for Beyoncé and Pitbull concerts. The company has not yet responded to the claims.
Bob Dylan inleder Lights of Autumn-turnén i Oslo med första Randy Newman-covern och en ny gitarrist
Dylan inledde sin europeiska turné på Oslo Spektrum med en spellista på 19 låtar, med länge frånvarande låtar och covers, samt en gitarrist som enligt Rolling Stone inte har bekräftats. Turnén avslutas med fyra kvällar på Londons Royal Festival Hall.
Joni Mitchell to publish NEWS, a book of 23 political paintings, on 3 November
The singer-songwriter's new book gathers paintings that take on power and the 24-hour news cycle, and comes with a statement that she has retired from music to paint.
Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency to be filmed by John Wilson
The How To With John Wilson creator is making a documentary about Styles' 30-night New York run, first reported by Variety and confirmed by Billboard.
Al Jourgensen says Ministry has 'run its course' ahead of final album Hate To Go
The Ministry frontman has told Hit Parader he is ending the band after the touring cycle for Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), due on 30 October 2026 via Cleopatra Records.
Nightwish part ways with vocalist Floor Jansen after 13 years
The Finnish symphonic metal band and Jansen both describe the split as "a mutual decision", announced on 15 October 2026. It comes weeks before Nightwish release a live album marking their 30th anniversary.
Jack White brings out the Raconteurs for Nashville encore, first show together since 2019
Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler joined Jack White at the Truth on 10 October, as Third Man Records prepares a 20th anniversary companion to Broken Boy Soldiers.
The Avalanches släpper 31-spårsalbumet No Bad Memories med Karen O och Jamie xx
Den australiska gruppens fjärde studioalbum ges ut på Modular Recordings/Universal, med Barry Can't Swim och Jamie xx bland gästerna, och turnédatum i Storbritannien är ännu inte bekräftade.
Harry Styles premiärspelar låt skriven för Liam Payne på Madison Square Garden
Styles framförde hyllningen på sin utsålda konsert i New York på andra årsdagen av One Direction-sångarens död och berättade för publiken att han skrev den för ungefär två år sedan.
Billy Joel says he needs tests before knowing if he can perform live again
The singer-songwriter told The Hollywood Reporter that a series of tests will determine whether he can return to the stage, following his Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus diagnosis.
Interscope sues Summer Walker for $50m over albums it says she owes
Interscope Records has filed suit in Los Angeles, claiming Summer Walker owes two studio albums and an EP after she invoked California's seven-year rule to end her 2017 contract.
ScHoolboy Q confirms new album 'THank Que' for 2027 at Blank Face LP anniversary show
The Los Angeles rapper revealed the title and release year onstage while marking a decade since 'Blank Face LP', according to Dork's reporting.
Blondie announce High Noon, their first album in nearly a decade, for February 2027
The band's first record since 2017's Pollinator features Johnny Marr, Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock and Beirut's Zach Condon, and is the last to include drummer Clem Burke.
Justice composed Grand Theft Auto VI score and release 'Flower in a Hurricane'
Rockstar Games has confirmed the French electronic duo wrote the game's original score, and their new song features Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.
Olivia Rodrigo releases 'expectations' remix with Chappell Roan and David Byrne video
The remix, produced by Daniel Nigro, is Rodrigo's first and Roan's first guest feature. The video casts David Byrne as host of a fictional game show.
Deezer to let listeners switch off fully AI-generated music with global toggle
Deezer has announced a toggle that removes fully AI-generated music from listeners' search results, with a global launch planned before the end of 2026. Where 'AI-assisted' music sits remains unclear.
YouTube Music to label tracks 'created primarily' with generative AI
YouTube Music has confirmed in a blog post that it will tag tracks made primarily with generative AI, starting with fully machine-generated audio. The move comes a day after Deezer announced an AI-toggle feature.
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over Tupac Shakur murder
Davis, the first and only person convicted over the rapper’s death, was sentenced on Tuesday, according to Digital Music News. He pleaded not guilty and says he will appeal.
Chance the Rapper wins final claim against ex-manager Pat Corcoran
A Cook County judge has found that Corcoran breached his fiduciary duty over merchandise vendor payments, ending a legal fight that began in 2020. The reported findings offer a case study in how manager earnings are policed.
U2 release 'The Greatest Show On Earth' and announce first 2027 tour dates
The Brian Eno co-write previews 'Carnaval De Luz', due on 13 November, while the first 2027 stadium shows are in Latin America. UK dates have yet to be confirmed.