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#398
Yesterday · 5 min
Daily Music Headlines October 27, 2026
Turnstile Raise $220,000 for Humanitarian Aid: Turnstile drew an estimated 60,000 people to a free Washington, D.C., concert, raising more than $220,000 for humanitarian relief in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon. Phoebe Bridgers to Headline All Points East 2027: Bridgers will headline London's All Points East festival on August 27, with Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder, and Jasmine.4.t among the announced acts. Queens of the Stone Age Debut Two New Songs: The band debuted “Insignificant Other” and “Phantom Limb” in Reykjavík, marking its first Iceland show since 2005. They also performed “Tangled Up in Plaid” for the first time in eight years, ahead of their new album Perfecth, due October 30. Billy Corgan Praises Olivia Rodrigo: The Smashing Pumpkins frontman praised Rodrigo's intelligence, creative risk-taking, and willingness to preserve imperfections in her recordings, calling her approach authentic. Patti Smith and Dua Lipa Meet at London Literature Festival: Smith discussed her memoir Bread of Angels with Lipa, exploring her decades-long career in music, writing, and performance. Spotify Wins Permanent Dismissal of Drake Streaming Lawsuit: A federal judge permanently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Spotify ignored fraudulent Drake streams that diverted royalties from other artists. The plaintiff's attorney plans to appeal. Harry Styles Autograph Seeker Apologizes After Viral Confrontation: Giovanni, who calls himself the world's top autograph seeker, apologized after a tense New York encounter with Styles, accepting responsibility for the confrontation. Billboard 200 Top 5 Albums you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs — Zach Bryan I'm the Problem — Morgan Wallen Dandelion — Ella Langley The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news and connect with the community. Fix the Queen’s album titleReplace the incomplete Patti Smith link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#397
Monday · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 26, 2026
Elvis Presley’s rightsholders are suing Anthropic, alleging the AI company trained Claude on 274 copyrighted songs without permission. The lawsuit claims copyright information was removed and access protections bypassed, with potential damages exceeding $40 million. Read more Sam Fender is scrapping premium front-standing tickets for his 2027 stadium tour after pricing backlash. Standing tickets will now cost £85 before fees, following the singer’s public criticism of the original prices. Read more Queens of the Stone Age announced a 16-date 2027 U.S. tour with the Pixies, supporting their ninth album, Perfecth, arriving Friday. The band will also appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon around the album’s release. Read more Pulp reflected on winning the Mercury Prize for Different Class, calling it a full-circle moment. They also recalled Brian Eno nearly giving away the prize money, as the band revisits the award’s history. Read more Noel Gallagher discussed the Oasis reunion and appearing with brother Liam on Chicken Shop Date. Given their famously turbulent relationship, the joint appearance has fans hopeful for smoother sailing between the brothers. More music news Slayyyter canceled upcoming U.K. and European tour dates due to illness. Fans have sent messages of support as she focuses on recovering. More music news The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders organization is suing My Chemical Romance over costumes worn by dancers at the band’s Hollywood Bowl show, claiming they too closely resembled the cheerleaders’ uniforms and could harm the brand. The Black Parade has entered the legal parade. Read more Billboard Hot 100 — Top 5 Singles “Dracula” — Tame Impala & JENNIE “Been By Now” — Morgan Wallen “Boston” — Stella Lefty “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift Billboard Charts Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news, join livestreams, and help shape the show’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#396
Friday · 5 min
Daily Music Headlines October 23rd, 2026
Eminem’s former sound engineer Joseph Strange pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling unreleased recordings, including files sold for approximately $50,000, and faces up to five years in prison. variety.com Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, the band’s first fully authorized documentary, premieres January 29, 2027, on Apple TV, marking the 50th anniversary of Rumours. rollingstone.com Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards on November 27, recognizing her influence on soul, funk and R&B. billboard.com Daft Punk and LEGO are collaborating on an official set inspired by the duo’s pyramid stage from their 2007 Alive tour, based on a fan-designed LEGO Ideas project. billboard.com An Amy Winehouse musical is in early development for London’s West End, with producer Catherine Schreiber reportedly involved and casting underway. variety.com Ben Folds Five announced their first tour since 2013, with nine spring 2027 dates beginning April 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee. pitchfork.com Charli XCX will reportedly make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming gothic horror film What Happens at Night, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. rollingstone.com John Mayer launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records and announced an April 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency featuring solo, full-band and trio performances. rollingstone.com New Music Friday “Weekend in Texas” — Kacey Musgraves music.apple.com “Tom and Jerry” — John Mayer music.apple.com “Airbender” — Anderson .Paak & Cordae music.apple.com “Pangea” — Dominic Fike music.apple.com “Tarantino” — LISA music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#395
Thursday · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 22nd, 2026
The Golden Globes moved the Michael Jackson biopic Michael from the musical/comedy categories into drama for the 2027 awards, potentially affecting Jaafar Jackson's awards prospects. billboard.com Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a Glee reboot, with Ryan Murphy and original collaborators developing the new series; casting and premiere details remain unannounced. variety.com Martin Garrix announced MARTY, a 14-track pop-focused album featuring collaborations with Madonna, U2, Ed Sheeran and Aitana, arriving March 5, 2027. billboard.com All four Talking Heads members have collaborated on Talking Heads: New Feeling, a book celebrating 50 years since their debut album, arriving May 18, 2027. rollingstone.com Kid Cudi will write, direct and star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Jean, a biographical film scheduled to begin production in 2027. variety.com Sakurazaka46 topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “Ai MUST BE,” followed by EBiDAN, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Ayumu Imazu and iiONDO. billboard-japan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#394
October 21 · 3 min
Daily Music Headlines October 21, 2026
The Beatles Announce Massive New Liverpool Experience — Apple Corps plans a 100,000-square-foot immersive Beatles attraction in Liverpool for 2028, alongside a Yellow Submarine-themed viewing tower at St Johns Beacon. The Rolling Stones Surprise Fans With “Who You Callin’ Crazy” — The Stones released a new single featuring saxophonist Courtney Pine, previewing the deluxe edition of Foreign Tongues, titled Foreign Tongues, Loose Lips. Doves’ Jez Williams Announces Debut Solo Album — Guitarist Jez Williams announced Life of Me and You, sharing the single “Hollow Man” and scheduling his first solo live shows opening for Elbow. Olivia Dean Leads Mercury Prize Betting — Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has moved ahead of Raye and Nia Archives as the bookmakers’ favorite to win this year’s Mercury Prize. Virtual K-Pop Group K/DA Returns With “Firestarter” — The League of Legends virtual group returned after six years with “Firestarter,” featuring new voices for Evelynn and Kai’Sa and animation from the team behind Arcane. Supreme Court Deadlock Leaves Songwriter-Friendly Termination Rights Ruling Intact — Four justices recused themselves from a major copyright case, leaving the lower court’s ruling intact. The decision allows songwriters to reclaim international rights to older works after 35 years, a position challenged by major music publishers. Danny Elfman Says Tool Helped Him Endure Tattoo Pain — The composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman credited Tool’s Fear Inoculum with helping him tolerate the pain of getting tattooed, offering another glimpse of his heavy-metal fandom. Top Five Songs About Minnesota — The list features Alex Frecon’s “I’m From Minnesota” at number one, followed by Bob Dylan’s “Walls of Red Wing,” Prince’s “Uptown,” Lil Yachty’s “Minnesota,” and Trampled by Turtles’ “Duluth.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#393
October 20 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines for October 20, 2026
U2 to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Eve Halftime Show on Netflix Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Mötley Crüe Announces 2027 Las Vegas Residency, Carnival of Sins She Wants Revenge Announces First New Album in 15 Years, The Loved Papa Roach Announces 2027 U.S. Tour With Ice Nine Kills Bon Jovi to Headline BST Hyde Park 2027 Olivia Rodrigo Video Team Debunks AI Rumors With Behind-the-Scenes Footage MUNA Confirms Band Is Safe After Tour Bus Catches Fire in California Billboard 200 Albums Top 5 The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift Dandelion — Ella Langley you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo I'm the Problem — Morgan Wallen The Great Divide — Noah Kahan Billboard Charts on Instagram Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about future livestreams, discuss music news, and help shape the show. Add a brief show-opening introductionMake the Discord call to action more prominent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#392
October 19 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 19, 2026
Iron Maiden announce surprise 2027 North American tour, adding a final run of “Run for Your Lives” dates to their 50th anniversary celebration. Taylor Swift expands voice trademark filings internationally to combat AI deepfakes, including the phrase “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.” Blondie announce High Noon, their first new album in nine years and the final recordings featuring late drummer Clem Burke. The album arrives in early 2027. Backstreet Boys set a new Rogers Centre attendance record in Toronto, expanding their residency to 12 stadium shows. Zebra announce Zebra V, their first album in 23 years, arriving November 13. The single “Walk With You” was co-written with KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Michael Stipe joins members of The National for R.E.M.’s “E-Bow the Letter” and “No Time for Love Like Now” at a festival celebrating Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 50th birthdays. PETA bids on Paul McCartney’s childhood home in Liverpool, hoping to turn the Beatles landmark into an animal rights museum. Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley “Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift “Babylon” — Taylor Swift “Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift Billboard Charts Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about livestreams, discuss music news, and help shape the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#391
October 16 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 16th, 2026
U2 announced their 2027 “The Greatest Show on Earth” stadium tour, beginning February 23 in Mexico City, ahead of their new album Carnaval De Luz, arriving November 13. variety.com Iron Maiden announced 16 North American dates for the final leg of their 50th-anniversary “Run for Your Lives” tour, running April 14 through May 16, 2027. variety.com Doja Cat and Meta will release Tour Ma Vie, a 12-minute documentary filmed entirely with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during her European tour, on October 23. digitalmusicnews.com Billy Joel says he is doing OK despite ongoing balance and hearing problems following his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, as more than 70 of his motorcycles head to auction in November. billboard.com Garbage will perform a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo on November 14, with Shirley Manson and the band expressing excitement about performing in the historic square. billboard.com Blondie announced High Noon, their first studio album since 2017, arriving February 26, 2027, and their final album featuring late drummer Clem Burke. pitchfork.com Federal prosecutors allege ticket broker REPS & Co used bots to purchase 18.5 million tickets, spending more than $1.3 billion and earning at least $120.8 million in resale profits. rollingstone.com New Music Friday: “Expectations” — Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan music.apple.com “Lies” — Zach Bryan feat. Lana Del Rey music.apple.com “The Greatest Show On Earth” — U2 music.apple.com “Unloveu” — KATSEYE music.apple.com “Lasso the Moon” — Ashe music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#390
October 15 · 3 min
Daily Music Headlines October 15th, 2026
A new documentary, Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, will explore his groundbreaking 1993 halftime performance when it premieres on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027. variety.com Mattel unveiled a $60 Céline Dion Barbie recreating her 1998 Oscars look, including the blue gown and Titanic-inspired Heart of the Ocean necklace. nbcnews.com Zach Bryan announced a 23-show stadium tour across North America and Australia for 2027, with guests including John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and Vance Joy. variety.com YouTube is introducing labels for music created primarily with generative AI, beginning with YouTube Music before expanding to its main platform. variety.com Universal Music Group is cutting jobs across its U.S. and U.K. operations, with senior executives at Def Jam and Interscope among those departing. variety.com Paul McCartney raised concerns about the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, scheduled for April 2028. variety.com BTS' comeback album ARIRANG surpassed five billion Spotify streams, becoming 2026's most-streamed album so far, according to BIGHIT MUSIC. music-news.com KO1KEYZ topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100, followed by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, EBiDAN and STU48. billboard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#389
October 14 · 3 min
Daily Music Headlines October 14, 2026
Tom Morello Finally Holds Randy Rhoads’ Forbidden Guitar: Morello finally held Rhoads’ iconic guitar, which his family kept out of sight for decades. Rhoads’ mother requested it never be played again. Morello described the experience as deeply emotional. Lana Del Rey Returns to the Stage: Lana made her first live appearance in nearly a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her upcoming album Stove. Raye’s Royal Albert Hall Ticket Sale Hit by AI Bots: Nearly two million sign-up attempts overwhelmed the presale for Raye’s intimate show. The team is adding verification measures to combat AI-powered resellers. Hans Zimmer’s Blue Planet III Gets 2027 Orchestral Tour: Zimmer’s score will tour UK arenas with a live orchestra and footage from the nature documentary. Rare Amy Winehouse Interview Resurfaces: A nearly 20-year-old interview finds Winehouse discussing her marriage, the response to Back to Black, her influences and her musical ambitions. Led Zeppelin Approves “Stairway to Heaven” for Narnia Trailer: Greta Gerwig reportedly secured approval from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to use the famously guarded song in The Magician’s Nephew trailer. Top 5 Songs About Florida: Hello Music Theory’s picks: “Swimming in Miami” — Owl City; “Florida Man” — Blue Öyster Cult; “Ocean Avenue” — Yellowcard; “If I Could Do It Again” — Corey Smith; “The Everglades” — Waylon Jennings. Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to hear about livestreams, discuss music news and help shape the show. For Hammond Chamberlain, working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. Replace the Amy Winehouse linkTrim the Florida song list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#388
October 13 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 13, 2026
Fontaines D.C. team up with Rosalía on “Where Is Gone?,” their first-ever guest collaboration, ahead of the album Dopamine Chamber. A limited-edition 7-inch is also planned. Consequence Grimes announces Psyopera, a concept album about an AI apocalypse, and releases its first single, “Accelerando.” No album release date has been announced. Consequence Zach Bryan reveals the tracklist for his new EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. It arrives Friday. Consequence Anthrax bassist Frank Bello says the band would welcome more Big Four shows with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer, crediting James Hetfield for organizing the previous run. No dates are confirmed. Consequence Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready doubts the band will play Las Vegas’ Sphere anytime soon, citing the production costs, though he personally likes the idea. Consequence Journey drummer Deen Castronovo returned to the stage in San Antonio for a full show just two nights after a medical emergency cut short the band’s Tulsa concert. Consequence Instagram apologizes after a glitch caused its algorithm to recommend Creed’s “Higher” to unusually large numbers of users, turning the error into a social media running joke. Consequence Billboard 200 Top 5 Albums The Life of a Showgirl — Taylor Swift you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love — Olivia Rodrigo Dandelion — Ella Langley I’m the Problem — Morgan Wallen The Great Divide — Noah Kahan Billboard Charts Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news and future livestreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#387
October 12 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 12, 2026
Taylor Swift Sweeps Billboard Hot 100 — Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland!,” “Babylon” and “Pink Clouding” dominate the Hot 100, with three songs debuting in the top five. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” falls to No. 2. The Raconteurs Reunite — Jack White reunited the Raconteurs during his Nashville show for their first performance together since December 2019. Aerosmith Announces Hollywood Bowl Comeback — Two years after announcing their touring retirement, Aerosmith will return for two Hollywood Bowl shows featuring all-star guest musicians. Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Retires — After 57 years, Ian Hill is retiring due to arthritis. Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer will replace him, ending the tenure of Judas Priest’s last original member. Live Nation Faces Data Breach Lawsuits — Live Nation faces multiple class action lawsuits after a data breach exposed customers’ Social Security numbers and health records. Slayer Members Join GTA 6 Soundtrack — Tom Araya and Kerry King will host Grand Theft Auto 6’s metal radio station, joining a soundtrack featuring artists including Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey. Los Angeles Declares Billy Idol Day — November 13 honors Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens with a free acoustic performance at City Hall Park, one day before Idol’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Dua Lipa Tries Baseball and Her First Hot Dog — Dua Lipa attended the Yankees-Rays playoff game with husband Callum Turner on October 7, reportedly experiencing her first baseball game and hot dog. Mastodon Presses Fossil Dust Into Vinyl — Mastodon is releasing 170 limited-edition copies of Marrow Deep featuring real mastodon fossil dust mixed into the vinyl. Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: Chart source “Pink Clouding” — Taylor Swift “Babylon” — Taylor Swift “Cleveland!” — Taylor Swift “Choosin’ Texas” — Ella Langley “Patient Zero” — Taylor Swift Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord to discuss music news, connect with listeners and help shape the show. Compress this under 3,000 charactersPreserve the pasted article order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 12 · 46 min
Eileen and Amos Review Bruno Mars' "The Romantic" Tour
Eileen and Amos both had the privilege to see Bruno Mars' "The Romantic Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They share their experience and rate it against Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#386
October 9 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 9th, 2026
Taylor Swift will perform at the October 17 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter. variety.com Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a heavy metal radio station hosted by Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King, alongside additional stations spanning pop, Latin, African and country music. loudersound.com Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala returns February 6, 2027, at the Beverly Hilton, honoring the late music executive’s life and legacy. hollywoodreporter.com Rihanna revealed during a Fenty Beauty livestream that she has at least 170 unreleased songs, but announced no release date for new music. billboard.com Björk will release Björk Orkestral With the Hamrahlíð Choir on November 27, featuring reimagined songs from Medúlla recorded at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall. pitchfork.com KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza plans to return to group activities in January 2027 after taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being. billboard.com New Music Friday: “FF” — Troye Sivan music.apple.com “pop it” — Gunna music.apple.com “Suzuki” — Fuerza Regida music.apple.com “Don't Chart” — Cardi B music.apple.com “Kinda Love It” — Lainey Wilson music.apple.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#385
October 8 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 8th, 2026
Aerosmith will reunite for two special Hollywood Bowl concerts on October 29 and November 1, featuring Run-DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Slash and other guests. variety.com Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will stream live on Disney+ alongside ABC for the first time, with Druski joining the 2027 broadcast as Chicago co-host. billboard.com Drake reportedly declined to submit his three 2026 albums for 2027 Grammy consideration, following a separate withdrawal by BTS over objections to the new Asian pop category. music-news.com A nude portrait of Harry Styles will appear in Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends exhibition at London's National Portrait Gallery, opening October 9. billboard.com David Guetta topped DJ Mag’s 2026 Top 100 DJs poll for a record sixth time, with Anyma reaching No. 3 and Charlotte de Witte named top techno DJ. music-news.com Slayer will release a limited-edition, blood-red liquid-filled zoetrope vinyl of Reign in Blood on November 20 for the album’s 40th anniversary. consequence.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#384
October 7 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 7, 2026
Stray Kids join BTS in skipping 2027 Grammy submissions over the new separate Asian Pop category. Drake has also reportedly declined to submit. Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades suffered the biggest week-two Billboard 200 drop ever for a No. 1 debut, plunging 156 spots after a variant-heavy opening week. Staind expands its Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour into 2027 with Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder. Josh Homme has assembled a one-night Los Angeles benefit featuring Dave Grohl, Beck, Jack Black, Weird Al Yankovic and St. Vincent. Mudvayne’s Chad Gray canceled two California solo shows due to vocal cord issues, saying he’s taking time to recover. FLO announces its 2027 Therapy at the Club tour across North America, the UK and Europe. Robbie Williams is National Album Day’s Album Icon. His 2000 album Sing When You’re Winning gets its first colored-vinyl pressing October 17. A rare 1969 Led Zeppelin Whole Lotta Love single, reportedly ordered destroyed by the band, surfaced on the British Antiques Roadshow. Only 500 copies were pressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#383
October 6 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 6, 2026
Brian May says Queen is done touring for good, choosing family and astrophysics over the road. Read more Dua Lipa surprised Shakira's Madrid residency with a duet of "Antología." Read more A U.S. appeals court ruled that AI training on copyrighted material isn't automatically fair use, in a case involving Ross Intelligence and Thomson Reuters. Read more The CMA announced a two-hour Dolly Parton tribute, "I Will Always Love You," airing October 21 on ABC and Disney+, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and more. Read more Former Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has joined The Dead Daisies, who released "Lift Me Up" and announced a 2027 tour. Read more L7 released "Loma Linda," built from a 2003 demo, as their farewell tour, The Last Hurrah, gets underway. Read more Viral video: Boys surprise elevator passengers with a flawless a cappella version of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time." Watch Billboard 200 Top 5: 5. Noah Kahan — The Great Divide 4. Morgan Wallen — I'm the Problem 3. Ella Langley — Dandelion 2. Olivia Rodrigo — you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love 1. Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#382
October 5 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 5, 2026
Metallica launches its “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency with setlists built around Master of Puppets and The Black Album, plus immersive visuals. Slash announces Flying Blind, his fifth solo album, due Feb. 26, 2027, with a world tour planned. Turnstile makes its Saturday Night Live debut, performing “Birds” and “I Care / Dull.” Prosecutors seek nearly four years for Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty to an AI-assisted music streaming fraud scheme involving fake songs, bots and roughly $8 million. Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello headline Maryland’s Power to the People Festival, capped by an all-star jam with Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Nathaniel Rateliff and Dave Grohl. Miranda Lambert releases Crisco, featuring “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, during a packed country release week. Kings of Leon partner with The Weather Channel and NASA for a “Cold Blue Dawn” lyric video using satellite footage of Earth. Billboard Hot 100 Top 5: 5. Dracula - Tame Impala & JENNIE 4. Hate That I Made You Love Me - Ariana Grande 3. Been By Now - Morgan Wallen 2. Boston - Stella Lefty 1. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas", which is now roughly 25 weeks deep at number one, still extending the all-time record it set a couple weeks back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#381
October 2 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 2, 2026
The Recording Academy confirmed Best Asian Pop Music Performance will debut at the 2027 Grammys despite controversy. BTS declined to submit Arirang, saying music shouldn't be divided by region or language. Rolling Stone Dolly Parton will receive the 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award posthumously at Country Radio Seminar, honoring decades of philanthropy through the Imagination Library and other causes. Billboard Lady Gaga apologized after criticism that Haus Labs’ new bronzer lacked shades for darker skin. The brand paused the launch and expanded the range from six to 11 shades following feedback from beauty creator Golloria. Billboard Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an alleged August assault. His attorney denied the allegations. Billboard Mac Miller’s estate released a 10th-anniversary edition of The Divine Feminine with three previously unreleased tracks: “Butterflies,” “Grand” and “Channel 13,” plus a YouTube stream of The Divine Feminine Live. Billboard Sia sold 50% of her music catalog to Pophouse for $180 million, covering publishing and master rights. She’ll also develop an immersive digital avatar show featuring her music and songs she wrote for other artists. Rolling Stone John Mayer announced six April 2027 shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, featuring solo, full-band and John Mayer Trio sets. Artist presales begin October 7; general sales start October 9. Variety And it’s Friday...fresh tracks: “Draw You Out” — Noah Kahan “Danger, Danger” — Dom Dolla, Skepta & Solomun “See You in My Dreams” — Victoria Monét feat. SZA “Channel 13” — Mac Miller “Solar Eclipse” — Drake & Don Toliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#380
October 1 · 4 min
Daily Music Headlines October 1st, 2026
BTS topped Billboard’s August touring chart with $171.7 million from 12 shows and 801,000 tickets sold, while The Weeknd placed second with $146.7 million and set a monthly attendance record with 995,000 tickets. billboard.com BTS’s RM introduced his personal art collection in “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” an exhibition he co-curated at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art running Oct. 3 through Feb. 7. billboard.com RAYE, sombr, Troye Sivan, Conan Gray, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney and Alex Warren were named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Next list, with RAYE appearing on one of three worldwide covers. billboard.com Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” returned to the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 45, its first appearance since 1979, after its annual Sept. 21 streaming surge. billboard.com TAEMIN postponed all six U.S. dates on the North American leg of his “LiMiNaL” world tour because essential touring and production staff were still awaiting U.S. visas. billboard.com Macklemore said his three “Free Palestine” benefit concerts in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinians. rollingstone.com Oasis took legal action to halt an auction of 63 concert recordings and more than 100 hours of 1990s rehearsal material valued at £1.2 million to £1.6 million. rollingstone.com Number_i took the top two spots on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with “REBON” and “DIGITAL GIRL,” followed by EBiDAN’s “Yes! Tokyo” and two M!LK tracks. billboard.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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