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NEWS · October 2 ·Loudwire

October Album Releases by Slayer, Deftones and Others

Several bands, including Slayer, Deftones, Korn, and Green Day, have released albums during the month of October.
AI & MUSIC TECH · October 2 ·Music Business Worldwide

ElevenLabs Reaches $22 Billion Valuation

ElevenLabs has closed a $300 million employee tender offer at a $22 billion valuation.
NEWS · October 2 ·Pitchfork

Yung Miami Announces Debut Album Watch Dis

Two years after City Girls disbanded, Yung Miami has announced her 20-song debut album Watch Dis, scheduled for release on October 23.
NEWS · October 2 ·shorefire.com

Talking Heads Announce Fear of Music Reissue

Rhino will release a Super Deluxe edition of Talking Heads' 1979 album Fear of Music on November 13.
NEWS · October 2 ·Pitchfork

Drake Adds Four Songs to Habibti

Drake has updated his album Habibti with four unreleased tracks from his short film FOMO, reaching three hours and ten minutes of new music this year.
NEWS · October 1 ·loudwire.com

The Smashing Pumpkins Start Rats in a Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins opened their Rats in a Cage tour in Columbus, Ohio, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
NEWS · October 1 ·Loudwire

Slipknot Announces Extensive 2027 Tour

Slipknot has announced an extensive 2027 tour without Sid Wilson, while Ohio State referenced the band ahead of a football matchup.
NEWS · October 1 ·Loudwire

Scott Ian Recalls Dave Mustaine Being Fired

Scott Ian spoke on Billy Corgan's podcast about the day he learned that Metallica fired Dave Mustaine in 1983.
NEWS · October 1 ·Pitchfork

Pitchfork Details Upcoming Album Releases

Pitchfork is tracking upcoming music releases on digital and streaming platforms, including projects from Cameron Winter, The Avalanches, and Diiv.
MUSIC BUSINESS · October 1 ·Music Business Worldwide

SoundExchange Names Paul Shaver Senior VP

SoundExchange has appointed Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
MUSIC BUSINESS · October 1 ·Music Business Worldwide

UMG Appoints Frank Briegmann to Expanded Leadership Role

Universal Music Group has appointed Frank Briegmann as Chairman and CEO of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Deutsche Grammophon.
MUSIC BUSINESS · October 1 ·Music Business Worldwide

Plot Twist Records Partners With 10K and Atlantic

Plot Twist Records has formed a joint venture with 10K Projects and Atlantic Records, signing Alabama Barker and Nic Vans.
MUSIC BUSINESS · October 1 ·musicbusinessworldwide.com

DDEX to Host MusicTech 20/20 Summit in Toronto

DDEX will hold its Meta-sponsored MusicTech 20/20 Summit in Toronto on November 19.
NEWS · October 1 ·Pitchfork

Lil Nas X Releases First New Song of the Year

Lil Nas X has returned with his first new song of the year, accompanied by a six-minute music video for World’s Greatest directed by Phillip Youmans.
NEWS · October 1 ·treblezine.com

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 2027 North American Tour

Carly Rae Jepsen has announced a 2027 North American tour following the release of her double album Day and Night.
NEWS · October 1 ·SPIN

R.E.M. Announces Reveal 25th Anniversary Edition

R.E.M. has announced a 25th anniversary edition of Reveal, due November 20 through Craft Recordings, with The Black Sessions performance and additional video material.
NEWS · October 1 ·Loudwire

Nigel Dick Reveals Unused Sweet Child O' Mine Concept

Nigel Dick said the first concept for Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine video was much darker than the version that was used.
NEWS · October 1 ·bravewords.com

The New Roses Release Saints & Sinners

The New Roses have released Saints & Sinners, a new single described as a rock anthem about forming a real connection, ahead of a tour in Germany and Switzerland.
NEWS · October 1 ·chaoszine.net

Wolves in the Throne Room Announces Estuary

Wolves in the Throne Room will release Estuary on 23 October 2026 through Century Media Records and has shared the title track with a new music video.
NEWS · October 1 ·Music Business Worldwide

TikTok Launches Taylor Swift Fan Experience

TikTok has launched a fan experience tied to The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, inviting users to unlock behind-the-scenes Patient Zero music video clips through collective participation.