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NEWS · 23 October ·Louder

Deep Purple Releases Video for Splat! Title Track

Deep Purple has released a video for Splat!, the title track of its album released in July, marking the song's release as the album's fourth single.
NEWS · 23 October ·Louder

Genesis Rebuilds Its Lineup with Phil Collins and Steve Hackett

Genesis began rebuilding its lineup after Anthony Phillips decided to leave in 1971, with Phil Collins joining through drum auditions and Steve Hackett later invited to join the band.
NEWS · 23 October ·NME

Raye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope

Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope and will perform the album in full with an orchestra at Royal Albert Hall on October 23.
NEWS · 22 October ·nme.com

Fontaines D.C. Open 2026 Arena Tour in Lisbon

Fontaines D.C. opened their 2026 arena tour in Lisbon on October 21, performing 19 songs at MEO Arena, including eight tracks from their new album Dopamine Chamber.
NEWS · 22 October ·The Quietus

Cafe OTO to Host Three-Day Discrepant and Keroxen Event

Cafe OTO will host a three-day programme organised by Discrepant and Keroxen in London on 29, 30 and 31 October, featuring more than a dozen artists, solo performances and a light installation.
NEWS · 22 October ·The Guardian Music

Guardian Ranks Leonard Cohen's Best Songs, 20 to 1

The Guardian Music ranks Leonard Cohen's songs from 20 to 1, with Famous Blue Raincoat at number one, Suzanne second and So Long, Marianne fourth.
NEWS · 22 October ·NME

Cliff Richard Learns Reggae for New Christmas Song

Cliff Richard is learning reggae for a new version of The Lord Is My Shepherd, while his Only Number Ones album is scheduled for release on November 27.
NEWS · 22 October ·The Line of Best Fit

W.H. Lung Announce Final Concert at Albert Hall

W.H. Lung will play their final calendar concert at Manchester's Albert Hall on November 20.
NEWS · 22 October ·The Line of Best Fit

Hank to Release Hero Weak Thing on November 27

London-based band Hank will release their debut studio album Hero Weak Thing on November 27.
NEWS · 22 October ·NME

Glastonbury 2027 Coach Tickets Oversold

Coach tickets for Glastonbury 2027 were oversold due to an administrative error by ticketing partner See Tickets.
AI & MUSIC TECH · 22 October ·NME

Fontaines D.C. Unaware of AI in Marianne Video

Fontaines D.C. stated they did not know artificial intelligence was used in their Marianne video and have updated future contracts to prevent AI use.
NEWS · 21 October ·Louder

Celine Dion Charts With It's All Coming Back To Me Now

Originally released by Pandora's Box as a commercial failure, Jim Steinman's song It's All Coming Back To Me Now reached number one in Canada and number two in the United States after being re-released in 1996 for Celine Dion's album Falling Into You.
NEWS · 21 October ·The Line of Best Fit

Four Tet to Make GALA Debut Next Year

Electronic music artist Four Tet will make his debut at GALA festival next year, opening the event on Friday.
NEWS · 21 October ·The Line of Best Fit

{C}{O}{M}{B} Releases Mosquito on Brace Yourself Records

{C}{O}{M}{B} has released the track Mosquito featuring Morris through the Brace Yourself Records label.
NEWS · 21 October ·Louder

Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz Form Burn Eternal

Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited in a new band named Burn Eternal and signed with Metal Blade Records.
NEWS · 21 October ·Louder

The Human League and the 1981 Album Dare

The Human League released their 1981 album Dare before a seven-minute version of Don't You Want Me appeared on Love And Dancing in 1982.
NEWS · 21 October ·The Quietus

Matt Carmichael Releases Held In The Dark

Matt Carmichael has released his fourth album Held In The Dark on Porthole and announced three concerts.
NEWS · 21 October ·NME

Fontaines D.C. Releases Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. released their fifth album Dopamine Chamber on Friday, October 16, as Hayley Williams defended the record against online criticism.
NEWS · 21 October ·BBC Entertainment & Arts

MNEK Cancels Upcoming Tour for Bulldozer!!

Grammy nominee MNEK has cancelled his upcoming tour for his latest album Bulldozer!! due to poor ticket sales and production costs.
NEWS · 21 October ·Louder

Heilung Announces Australia and New Zealand Tour

Heilung will return to live performances in March next year with concerts in Australia and New Zealand following a break after completing their 2025 tour.