Aaron Frazer explains Same Old Game ahead of October’s Corners EP
Frazer links his new single to childhood-crush soul songs. Dead Oceans lists the six-song Corners EP for October 30, separately from later 7-inch editions.
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Robbie Bennett pairs piano and synth on Steloken and Circulation
The War on Drugs keyboardist describes two instrumental double albums built with his touring rig. American Dreams lists Circulation for December 11.
Aerosmith & Friends at the Hollywood Bowl: ticket dates and nightly lineup caveat
Aerosmith announces October 29 and November 1 shows, with presales starting October 8 and general sale October 10. Guest lineups will vary by night.
Jess Williamson shares Hum of the City ahead of A Mile South of Heaven
Williamson explains the new song’s pull between city life, rural home and the road. Explore four preview tracks before the album’s October 9 release.
Star Moles shares Born Again ahead of Highway to Hell’s first vinyl issue
Emily Moales joins Dead Oceans with a new song and South Philly-shot video. The December 4 vinyl issue follows Highway to Hell’s February digital release.
Anna Meredith’s DARLING: Dusky video and February release guide
DARLING is due February 12, 2027. Start with the official Dusky video, and note that the Bandcamp page offers samples rather than full digital downloads.
Enter Shikari announce Higher Ground after outlining 2027 dormancy
The October 7 song announcement follows the band's plans for recording and performing dormancy from December 31, 2027, without declaring a definite split.
Clinic’s Energies: official audio and October 30 album guide
Clinic share Energies ahead of Wild In The Streets on October 30. Hear the official audio, use Ade Blackburn’s listening cues and separate the single from the album.
Robbie Williams’ National Album Day vinyl: what to check
Robbie Williams is National Album Day’s Album Icon. Check the announced red/blue 45 RPM vinyl, preorder caveats and full-album listening ideas for October 17.
Bowie80: 2027 symphonic show, exhibitions and London guide
Bowie80 announces a Copenhagen symphonic premiere and touring exhibitions. Separate confirmed plans from dates still to come, with practical London viewing details.
Eli’s The Goddess Of Grieving playlist: tracks and listening links
Eli’s NME Cover playlist pairs Ariana Grande and Charli xcx with Aretha Franklin and Alice Coltrane. Find the 19-track selection and explicit-content notes.
James Yorkston’s La Magnifica: formats, downloads and preorder timing
James Yorkston’s retrospective arrives November 27, 2026 with two new tracks. Compare Domino’s vinyl, CD and download editions, plus physical-delivery terms.
Noah Kahan’s ‘Draw You Out’ is out: where to listen and when the soundtrack follows
Hear Noah Kahan’s ‘Draw You Out’ and find its official lyric video. Apple Music’s US listing schedules the Hunger Games soundtrack album for November 13, 2026.
Shabazz Palaces shares ‘Tongue In Chic’ ahead of It’s a Style Sport
Hear Shabazz Palaces’ ‘Tongue In Chic’ ahead of It’s a Style Sport, out October 23, 2026. Sub Pop preorder listening access differs from physical delivery.
Taylor Swift scores UK chart double as “Patient Zero” debuts at No. 1
“Patient Zero” opens atop the UK singles chart while The Life of a Showgirl returns to No. 1 on the albums chart after its Encore release.
TikTok names its 2026 Music on Stage winners
Mexico’s JUDÁ and Thailand’s PJung won TikTok LIVE’s 2026 Music on Stage finals; six finalists are due SoundOn EP support.