A River of News

Music headlines, Monday, September 21, 2026

104 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 1

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    Man Sentenced for Running the UK’s Largest Vinyl Counterfeiting Operation Consequence by Travis Bland story

22:00 UTC 1

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    Dolly Parton’s Nephew Fired from Head of Security Role After Over 20 Years Consequence by Eddie Fu story

21:00 UTC 3

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    Sea.Hear.Now 2026: See The Best Photos Rolling Stone by Griffin Lotz
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    Every song on the ‘Bad Apples’ soundtrack NME by Adam Starkey
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    Every song on the ‘Resident Evil’ soundtrack NME by Adam Starkey

20:00 UTC 8

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    Rolling Loud Announces 2027 Festivals in Florida and California Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Best Early October Prime Day Deals on Apple AirPods Consequence by Eddie Fu story
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    Bruise Bath – “Non-Consensual Intervention” Stereogum by Chris DeVille
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    Here’s Where to Watch ‘The Voice’ Season 30 Online for Free Billboard by Rudie Obias
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    Modern English Acknowledge The Strokes “Completely Ripped Off” “I Melt With You,” But Still Love Them Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky story
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    Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox makes live return as Atlas Sound for first show in seven years, debuts new material NME by Max Pilley story
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    The 10 Best Things We Saw at the Very Wet, Very Muddy Riot Fest 2026: Review + Photos Consequence by Jonah Krueger
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    You Are An Angel (Glass Beach’s J McClendon) Shares Album Outtakes “Candyglass” & “Baroque” Stereogum by Chris DeVille

19:00 UTC 4

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    ‘Monday Night Football’ 2026-2027: How to Watch the New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams Game Live Online Free Billboard by Rudie Obias story
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    Madonna & Charli xcx Set ‘Danceteria Afterhours’ Release Date Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    Holly Humberstone cancels European tour after member of touring party suffers “serious, life-threatening medical emergency” NME by Max Pilley story
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    Bass Persuades Finds Miley Back on the Dance Floor, if Not Quite in Step: Review Consequence by Christine Terrisse story

18:00 UTC 11

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    Sen Morimoto – “Chewing Gum” Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Ninajirachi Adds New 2027 Tour Dates Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Mark Hoppus Remembers New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert: ‘I Miss You Already, Little Brother’ Rolling Stone by Shirley Halperin story
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    Miley Cyrus Finds Contentment in New Motivations on ‘Bass Persuades’ Rolling Stone by Larisha Paul story
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    Seven Reasons Why You Should See Harry Styles Right Now Rolling Stone by Angie Martoccio
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    Taylor Swift to Be First Recipient of Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    Garth Brooks’ 2026 “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour: How to Get Tickets Consequence by Paolo Ragusa
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    Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in first full ‘The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth’ trailer NME by Max Pilley story
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    Pet Fox – “Avoidant” Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Ozzfest Confirms US Return in 2027 Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Rolling Loud Coming Back to California in 2027: Founder Matt Zingler Discusses Its Return Billboard by Taylor Mims story

17:00 UTC 6

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    YENDRY Finally Does It on Her Own Terms with Debut Album Como Agua and Second Tiny Desk Performance Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    Protomartyr – “Exalted Eagles” Stereogum by Danielle Chelosky
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    Carrot Top Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Lawyers Say It’s Extortion Consequence by Travis Bland story
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    Bob Geldof defends “good man” Ed Sheeran, says he “really admires Macklemore and the guys who walked” amid Palestine row NME by Max Pilley story
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    Congressional Bill Would Require Internet Providers to Block Piracy Sites Consequence by Travis Bland
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    Dirty Honey Announce New Album, Unveil Singles “Lights Out” and “Butterfly”: Stream Consequence by Spencer Kaufman

16:00 UTC 11

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    Warner Chappell COO/Co-Chair Carianne Marshall Leaves Role After Seven Years Billboard by Kristin Robinson story
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    Taylor Swift to Receive Inaugural Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    Claire Cronin – “Before The End Of Time” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Taylor Swift Shows Off Wedding Ring as Travis Kelce Scores First Touchdown of the Season Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    VMAs Introduce New Award For Taylor Swift Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Man Jailed for Selling $3.6 Million in Counterfeit Taylor Swift, Rihanna Vinyl Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    New World Man Announce Debut LP I Am The Machine: Hear The Title Track Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    ‘SNL UK’ takes aim at Ed Sheeran and “wealthy corpse-maxxer” Robert Kraft amid Palestine controversy NME by Tom Skinner story
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    Peaches on No Lube So Rude, Menopause, and Finding Power Across Generations: Podcast Consequence by Kyle Meredith
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    Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth Falls Into ‘Further Mis-Adventures’ in New Trailer Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps story
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    Watch: Garth Brooks to Unveil ‘Double Live’ Vinyl Release With ‘Walmart Live’ Show Tonight Rolling Stone by Tim Chan

15:00 UTC 6

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    Artificial Brain Announce New Album Antillia: Hear “Quantum Malignancies” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Paramount Reaches Settlement With States Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acqusition Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    ‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ review: like a folk-horror sequel to ‘Alien: Isolation’ NME by Mark Beaumont story
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    Placebo Announce 2027 Latin American Tour Celebrating Their First Two Albums Consequence by Pedro Camacho story
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    Josephine Vaccarello Named President of MSG Entertainment Billboard by Mitchell Peters story
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    Irish teenagers to receive €100 voucher to spend on culture in budget NME by Tom Skinner

14:00 UTC 12

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    The Weeknd, a Wednesday Remix, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Pitchfork by Pitchfork
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    Lydia Loveless Announces New EP Accolades, Shares New Version Of Title Track Stereogum
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    Susanna Hoffs Kept Notes on Her Rock Star Journey. She’s Ready to Tell the Story Rolling Stone by Christian Hoard
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    Man Sentenced to Prison After Counterfeit Vinyl Worth £1m Discovered by London Police Billboard by Thomas Smith story
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    William Shatner Takes Riot Fest by Storm, Previews Album What the F Is Heavy Metal? Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Bradford Cox Makes Return as Atlas Sound for First Show in Seven Years Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    ‘Elden Ring’ saved Serena Cherry’s life – so she made an extreme metal album about it NME by Ali Shutler
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    Billy Corgan Runs Into Clavicular, Teaches Him What Alternative Rock Is Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Tinashe Is Her Own Kind Of Popstar Stereogum by Arielle Gordon
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    Troye Sivan on His Bold New Album, Touring with Charli XCX and Casting Nicole Kidman Rolling Stone by Christian Hoard
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    The Road to a Democratic Majority Runs Through the Middle of America Rolling Stone by Ryan Bort story
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    What Awaits Sean Combs After He’s Released From Prison Rolling Stone by Nancy Dillon

13:00 UTC 11

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    Check out Deftones’ Chino Moreno’s emotive duet with Beabadoobee on new song ‘Satellite’ NME by Tom Skinner
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    Shakira Kicks Off Madrid Residency With 165,000-Fan Opening Weekend, Laura Pausini, and Setlist Surprises Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Afroman on Canceled Riot Fest: “I Did a Show in Hurricane Katrina!” Consequence by Alex Young
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    Muse explain handing over social media handles to Meta AI and conversations with Mark Zuckerberg NME by Laura Molloy story
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    Dolly Parton Day Declared in California, Nashville for September 25 Rolling Stone by Daniel Kreps
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    The Alternative Number Ones: Smash Mouth’s “Walkin’ On The Sun” Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl NME by Ali Shutler
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    Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Trailer for David Fincher’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sequel Consequence by Alex Young story
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    Bradford Cox Plays All New Songs In First Show In Seven Years At Making Time Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Steven Wilson announces new album ‘Requiem For A Village’ with eclectic title track NME by Laura Molloy
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    Ha*Ash Announces No Me Hablen de Amor Tour 2027: Here Are All the Dates Billboard by Sigal Ratner-Arias

12:00 UTC 3

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    Inside the New Psychedelic Awakening Rolling Stone by Chris Kobiella
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    Universal and Warner labels ask court to dismiss musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit NME by Laura Molloy
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    CD revenue up by nearly 60 per cent in first half of 2026 NME by Tom Skinner

11:00 UTC 2

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    Disney+ responds to claims the streamer will now show ads on all subscription tiers NME by Sam Warner story
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    ‘Reacher’ storyline about white supremacist cancelled after Trump re-elected, claims Alan Ritchson NME by Sam Warner story

10:00 UTC 3

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    Video game cheaters are spending $8.5billion a year, say Call Of Duty bosses NME by Ali Shutler
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    Mariah Carey announces ‘Christmastime’ 2026 UK arena tour NME by Tom Skinner
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    Jeremy Strong treated co-stars how Mark Zuckerberg treats people on ‘The Social Reckoning’ set, says Aaron Sorkin NME by Sam Warner story

09:00 UTC 4

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    Ed Sheeran’s former support act Aaron Rowe says anger should be aimed at “the likes of Robert Kraft” and “Zionist lobbies” NME by Laura Molloy story
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    Hideo Kojima hits back at ‘Physint’ cancellation rumours: “We encourage you to take them with a dose of scepticism” NME by Ali Shutler story
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    Metallica and Limp Bizkit are hitting the road together in 2027 NME by Tom Skinner
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    Melissa Barrera airs support for Macklemore but questions why she didn’t get the same when fired from ‘Scream’ NME by Sam Warner

08:00 UTC 4

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    Geezer Butler, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Mike McCready among new names for Tom Morello’s stacked ‘Power To The People’ line-up NME by Tom Skinner
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    Gurriers’ exclusive playlist for The Cover is pure cinema NME by NME
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    Miley hints at plans for concert residency NME by Laura Molloy story
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    “It’s an extension of our anger”: Dublin rockers Gurriers won’t back down NME by Andrew Trendell

07:00 UTC 5

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    Watch ‘SNL UK’ Skewer Ed Sheeran for ‘Sitting on the Fence’ Rolling Stone by Emily Zemler story
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    Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Chris Martin Lead All-Star John Farnham Tribute Concert Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    Taylor Swift Celebrates Travis Kelce’s First Touchdown of the Season: ‘That’s My Husband!’ Rolling Stone by Emily Zemler story
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    Parents can now reclaim their Spotify Wrapped and recommendations from their kids’ music choices NME by Laura Molloy
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    Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world” NME by Alex Rigotti

05:00 UTC 1

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    The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Theme in Japan Billboard by Jessica Lynch story

04:00 UTC 5

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    Suki Waterhouse Sets Australian Loveland Tour Dates for December Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    Ride Lonesome Pitchfork by Stephen M. Deusner
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    Age of the Exhibitionist Pitchfork by Lydia Wei
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    Scour Order Pitchfork by Brad Sanders
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    These Killing Times Pitchfork by Colin Joyce

03:00 UTC 1

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    Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Dead at 27 Rolling Stone by Jodi Guglielmi story

01:00 UTC 2

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    ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Live’: Patrick Clancy Speaks Out in First Interview Since Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Rolling Stone by CT Jones story
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    Fans Choose Freya Skye’s ‘Bad Taste’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Billboard by Ashley Iasimone