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Isabel Dumaa Drops EP "Reverie" via Republic Records
The LA-based singer-songwriter releases her major label debut with production from Dave Cobb, Sammy Witte, and Rob Moose, plus three tour dates this fall.
October 23, 2026
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Daniel Pickard Drops Debut Album 'Behaviour' via AWAL
The London-based synth pop artist releases a 10-track debut featuring Owen Pallett and Michael Stein, plus a London headline show in November.
October 23, 2026
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Baby Snakes & The Electric Co. Drop Debut Album 'Ouroboros'
The Dallas project led by producer Jeff Saenz releases a 12-track record on Spaceflight Records alongside new single 'Valleys' and upcoming live dates in Texas.
October 23, 2026
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CHVRCHES Announce Album 'All the King's Men' and 2027 Tour
The Glasgow trio returns January 22 with an 11-track indie rock record on Futures Music Group, backed by a North America, UK and Ireland run starting in February.
October 21, 2026
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Tyla Drops "That Girl" Video Directed by Aerin Moreno
The South African pop star's new live-action video premiered at her London A*POP World Tour show and brings choreographer Litchi HOV back into the fold.
October 16, 2026
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Wu-Tang C.R.E.A.M. Remix With Jay Park, Lee Youngji, E-Sens
RZA and Martin Wave produced the new version for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, out October 23
October 16, 2026
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Papa Jay and G Herbo Drop "Work Dat (Remix)"
Two Chicago artists connect on the remix to Papa Jay's summer single, out now on Epic Records.
October 16, 2026
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Tombochio Drops "STAR (Deluxe Edition)" With 7 New Tracks
The Música Mexicana artist adds seven songs to his STAR project, led by the heartbreak corrido "ÚLTIMAMENTE"
October 16, 2026
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Angela Drops Self-Titled Album 'Angela' on Universal
The Argentine tropical artist releases her new studio album featuring six previously dropped singles and a new focus track about love left unfinished.
October 16, 2026
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OhGeesy and Big Sean Drop New Single "LEFT RIGHT"
The Shoreline Mafia founder links up with the Detroit rapper for a retro-funk collab produced by Oh Ross, out October 15.
October 15, 2026
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Jennie Drops 'Someone to Hold' for Netflix Film Steps
BLACKPINK's Jennie contributes a new solo song to the Netflix animated film Steps, out November 20.
October 15, 2026
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Blondie Announce New Album High Noon Due February 2027
Blondie's first album in nine years features Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, and Zach Condon.
October 15, 2026
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Fendi P Drops "Favors and Funerals" Video Single
The MonstaBeatz-produced cut is the second preview of Fendi P's upcoming album Monsta P on Jet Life Recordings.
October 14, 2026
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Michelle Branch and Maren Morris Reunite on Goodbye to You
Michelle Branch and Maren Morris remake the 2002 hit as a duet, with a Laguna Beach video starring Kristin Cavallari.
October 13, 2026
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PinkPantheress Wins First VMA and Remixes Tinashe
PinkPantheress took home a moonman at the 2026 VMAs and dropped a remix of Tinashe's 'Twentyfive Eight' the same night.
October 13, 2026
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Dasha Vocal Surgery October 2026 New Album Warner Records
Country singer Dasha is taking a forced hiatus after vocal cord node surgery scheduled for October 22.
October 13, 2026
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Father John Misty Releases New Single The X-panded Universe
Josh Tillman drops his third 2026 single and announces his first solo tour since 2013.
October 13, 2026
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Sienna Spiro Billboard Shoot and Debut Album Visitor
Sienna Spiro covers Billboard ahead of her debut album Visitor and a UK number one.
October 13, 2026
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Drake, Bruno Mars, and Karol G Tease a Possible Collab
A playful public love triangle between Drake, Bruno Mars, and Karol G has fans asking if a three-way collab is coming.
October 13, 2026
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Taylor Swift SNL Cameo in Dakota Johnson Monologue
Taylor Swift crashed Dakota Johnson's SNL monologue in a bit tied to the 'Patient Zero' video era.
October 13, 2026
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Sam Smith's New Album Hazel Eyes Is Out Now
Sam Smith releases fifth album Hazel Eyes via Capitol Records, a love record three years in the making.
October 13, 2026
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Power Trip Return With First New Music Since Riley Gale
Power Trip release two new tracks, their first since frontman Riley Gale's death in 2020.
October 13, 2026
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Skillet Releases New EP After the Storm at 30 Years
Skillet's six-song EP After the Storm is out now, driven by John Cooper's personal reckoning with faith and betrayal.
October 13, 2026
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Rosalía Performs 'Reliquia' En Pointe on SNL
Rosalía brought her 2025 album Lux to Saturday Night Live with a ballet-infused performance.
October 13, 2026
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Britney Spears Drops Unreleased Track Co-Written With Timberlake
She'll Never Be Me surfaces from the 2001 Britney sessions ahead of the album's 25th anniversary reissue.
October 13, 2026
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Johnny Venus Drops Debut Solo Album "The 11th Hour"
The EARTHGANG co-founder releases a 12-track R&B and soul project executive produced by The-Dream, out now on Epic Records.
October 9, 2026
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Quail Drops EP "Macclenny" via TWNSHP/Epic Records
The blues-soul artist born Seth Paige named his debut EP after the Florida hometown that shaped him
October 9, 2026
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ScarLip Drops New Single "Come Outside" With Video
The Bronx rapper's first release since January arrives with a Harlem-shot video directed by IG Visualz
October 9, 2026
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DDG Drops "HIT-A-THON" Deluxe With Seven New Songs
The Epic Records rapper expands his Billboard-charting LP with new features from Cash Cobain, 42 Dugg, Trippie Redd, and more.
October 9, 2026
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OMB Peezy Samples TLC on New Single "What She Wants"
The Oakland rapper teams up with Trap Dickey and flips "No Scrubs" on his second single ahead of the album Save Yourself.
October 2, 2026
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Obskür Drop New Single "Speechless" on Capitol Records
The Dublin house duo return with a deeper, slower cut built around vocals that arrived unexpectedly and inspired an unusually quick recording session.
October 2, 2026
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Lilly Palmer and Caroline Roxy Drop "Unite The Universe"
The Zurich techno artist and Swedish producer-vocalist link up on a new single out now via Astralwerks / Island Berlin / UMG Germany.
October 2, 2026
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2Rare and Amerie Drop "BussDown (1 Thing)" Single
The Philadelphia rapper samples Amerie's 2005 hit with all-new vocals from the original artist, produced by Hitmaka
October 2, 2026
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OMB Peezy Flips TLC on New Single "What She Wants"
The Bay Area rapper samples "No Scrubs" and taps South Carolina's Trap Dickey for the second single off his upcoming album Save Yourself, due October 16.
September 30, 2026
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Jesse Jo Stark Drops "colorado" Single, Album MUSE Due November 6
The LA-rooted artist recorded her new album across three weeks in Aspen and calls the experience the emotional foundation for everything on MUSE.
September 25, 2026
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Tom Morello Drops Solo Rock Album 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want'
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist releases a 12-track album on Mom + Pop Music featuring Kneecap, Serj Tankian, Beartooth, and his son Roman Morello.
September 25, 2026
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Drake FOMO Film Debuts New Music With Don Toliver and Yeat
Drake dropped an hour-long FOMO film featuring new collabs, a 'Choosin' Texas' interpolation, and a 2027 tour tease.
September 17, 2026
ReleasesGTA VI Soundtrack Drops Six Original Songs From Travis Scott and More
Grand Theft Auto VI debuts original tracks from Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Yung Lean, Future, and more ahead of the November 19 album release.
September 17, 2026
ReleasesGrand Theft Auto VI: The Album Drops November 19
Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games announce a 34-track GTA VI album featuring Travis Scott, Future, Morgan Wallen, and more.
September 17, 2026
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AJ McLean Drops Solo Single 'Into Your Heart' Before Album
Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean releases hip-hop-flavored single ahead of his November album 'Sex, Love & Music.'
September 17, 2026
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Weyes Blood Debuts New Songs Modern Dreams Good Lovers
Natalie Mering previewed two new orchestral songs at BBC Proms, hinting at a third album.
September 17, 2026
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My Chemical Romance Hint at New Album After Black Parade Tour
Gerard Way says MCR hopes to record a fifth studio album, their first since 2010.
September 17, 2026
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Jhené Aiko Drops Westside Whimsy With Kendrick Lamar
Jhené Aiko's first album in six years features Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and Larry June on 20 tracks.
September 17, 2026
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System of a Down 'Johnny' Hits Streaming for the First Time
System of a Down releases 'Johnny' to streaming as part of the Toxicity 25th anniversary rollout.
September 17, 2026
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Prince Estate Clarifies Overdub Controversy on Timeless Album
Prince Legacy LLC confirms horn overdubs were added to 'Calabama,' the only posthumous edit on Timeless.
September 17, 2026
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M83 Drops First Single From New Album I Wrote You A Letter
Anthony Gonzalez returns with 'Blister Sunrise,' the opening track from M83's upcoming album due September 25.
September 17, 2026
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John Legend and Pharrell Drop 'Muse' Album October 23
John Legend announces 'Muse,' a Pharrell-produced album due October 23 on Republic Records.
September 9, 2026
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414JungleBaby Drops EP "Everybody Watching" and "Movie" Visual
The Milwaukee rapper's nine-track follow-up arrives with a video for focus track "Movie" and early praise from Pitchfork, VIBE, and DAZED.
September 9, 2026
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prettyboyshav Signs to Futures, Drops Single "Cuckoo"
The artist releases a new single and video on September 9, 2026, marking a deal with Futures and Virgin.
September 8, 2026
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Lex Amarni Releases "YSL" Single on Streaming Platforms
The UK producer-rapper moves a SoundCloud fan favorite to major platforms as "The Kill 2" crosses 60 million Spotify streams
September 4, 2026
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OMB Peezy Drops "Save Your Life" Single September 4
The lead single from his forthcoming album Save Yourself interpolates The Fray's "How To Save a Life" and arrives with a music video.
September 3, 2026
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The Avalanches 'No Bad Memories' Album Tracklist Revealed
The Australian group's fourth studio album arrives October 16 on Interscope Capitol with 31 tracks and features from Jamie xx, Karen O, Rivers Cuomo, and more.
September 2, 2026
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Ashe Announces Album 'The Girl Of Your Dreams' October 16
The Atlantic Records debut arrives alongside new single 'Funeral' and a lead single with 15 million Spotify streams in three weeks.
September 2, 2026
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Logic1000 ft Christine and the Queens "The Only One" Single
The collaboration drops alongside a dance film directed by Dora Paphides, ahead of Logic1000's second album Confirmation! on October 2.
September 2, 2026
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Yo Gangsta Nominated at 2026 MTV VMAs for "La Villa"
The Colombian producer and artist earns a Best Latin nod alongside Ryan Castro and Kapo at the September 27 ceremony in Los Angeles.
September 2, 2026
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Big Moochie Grape and Zaytoven Drop "Big Deposits" Single
The PRE signee and the multi-platinum producer preview their collaborative album Grapetoven with a new track featuring Bally Babby.
September 1, 2026
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414JungleBaby Drops "Blocklist" Single, Announces EP
The Milwaukee rapper's second EP, Everybody Watching, arrives September 4th with nine tracks and a feature from Philly artist Surf7.
September 1, 2026
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Drop Before The World Blows
Erykah Badu's first album in 16 years arrives via a collab with The Alchemist, featuring Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt, and Thundercat.
August 31, 2026
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Cardi B 'AH HA' Video Shot in Brooklyn Streets
Cardi B's 'AH HA' music video brings Brooklyn energy and her 30th top 10 rap hit.
August 31, 2026
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Skyla Tylaa Drops Afrohouse Single "Makuhia" with Chlöe and Sofiya Nzau
The DJ and recording artist links up with a five-time GRAMMY nominee and one of African electronic music's most-streamed voices for a cross-cultural dancefloor record.
August 31, 2026
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