A River of News

Music headlines, Monday, November 2, 2026

131 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 4

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    Justin Timberlake to Drop a Docuseries Featuring Janet Jackson Discussing Super Bowl Debacle Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Charisma Madarang story
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    The ‘Ice Where It Happens:’ Watch U.S. Figure Skating Pair’s New ‘Hamilton’-Inspired Routine Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Tim Chan
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    Watch Hotel Workers Prep for Mariah Carey’s Arrival As Part of New Gucci Holiday Campaign Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Tim Chan story
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    Dane Cook’s Brother Robbed Him Blind. Now He’s Rebuilding His Life — And Gunning for a Comeback Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Maxey

22:00 UTC 8

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    Justin Timberlake Prepping Four-Part “Tell-All” Docuseries Featuring Janet Jackson Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Justin Timberlake to Release 4-Part Docuseries That Includes Janet Jackson as a Guest Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Scored ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder story
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    Tove Lo Extends “ESTRUS World Tour” with Spring 2027 US Dates Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    The Best Tech and Home Audio Gifts From Marshall and Google Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jonathan Zavaleta story
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    Bruce Springsteen Backs Michigan’s Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate Amid Haley Stevens Reversal: ‘He’s a Fighter’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Spike Lee Invented the Red Yankees Hat That Fred Durst Made Famous: “He Didn’t Have It Before Me” Consequence by Spencer Kaufman
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    Taylor Swift’s Songs Written for Movies, Ranked (Critic’s Picks) Billboard by Denise Warner story

21:00 UTC 9

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    Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ Scores Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts Billboard by Gary Trust
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    The Wait Is Over: Parke’s NYC Mocknecks & Big Apple Merch Are Finally Here Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Camila Quimper
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    Panchiko Announces 2027 US Tour Behind New Album Chimera Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    Steel Guitars by the Dozen: A Cultish Concert Pays Tribute to the Most Country Instrument of All Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Joseph Hudak
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    Trump Uses Final Pre-Midterm Speech to Ramble About Reflecting Pool Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nikkimccannramirez story
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    Chastity Belt – “Friends For This” Stereogum by Peter Helman
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    Cardi B Tells Students to Pass Exams Without Using AI: ‘Don’t Ask ChatGPT for the Answer’ Billboard by Angel Diaz story
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    Timbaland Sues Ex-Managers for $15M Over Accusations of ‘Financial Misconduct’ Billboard by Bill Donahue story
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    Juan Atkins Mourned By Fellow Artists: He ‘Sparked the Electronic Music Revolution We’re Living in Today’ Billboard by Katie Bain story

20:00 UTC 8

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    The Neighbourhood Reacts as ‘Sweater Weather’ Makes Spotify History: ‘It Feels Bigger Than the Band at This Point’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey
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    Pixies Unearth Four Archival Tracks, Including Steve Albini Version of “Dig for Fire” Consequence by Alex Krinsky
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    Prosecutors Intend to Retry Lindsay Clancy for Deaths of Her Three Children Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Althea Legaspi story
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    ‘My Whole Life Has Been the Audition’: Jake Shears Talks ‘Rocky Horror,’ Tim Curry & His ‘One Request’ About Callbacks Billboard by Joe Lynch
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    David Byrne Hails Argentina’s New Generation of Musicians in Latest Curated Playlist: “It’s a Moment!” Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Juan Atkins, Godfather of Techno, In 6 Crucial Records Pitchfork by Gabriel Szatan story
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    Nettspend, Gracie Abrams, Factory Floor, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Pitchfork by Pitchfork
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    Timbaland Sues Ex-Managers for $15 Million, Fires Back at Claim He Blew Fortune Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Nancy Dillon story

19:00 UTC 10

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    How Artist Museums May Expand Business Opportunities In Downtown Nashville Billboard by Ariel King
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    The Viral Bar Owner Who Stole Conan’s Subway Takes Episode Is Back for More Consequence by Alex Krinsky
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    A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel Auctioning 120-Plus Items of Gear and Memorabilia Consequence by Langdon Hickman
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    Inside Alfredo Olivas’ First Día de Muertos Festival With Julión Álvarez, Edén Muñoz & More Billboard by Isabela Raygoza
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    Godzilla Minus Zero Review: Bigger, Louder, Chonkier, and Beautiful Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    This Month in the Music Industry: Summer Walker, UMG Layoffs & Termination Rights | Billboard On The Record Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka
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    Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Nov. 7, 2026 | Billboard News Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka
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    Mariah Carey Declares ‘It’s Time’ for Christmas 2026 With Holiday Campaign — and Another Grunge Album Tease Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Rides Halloween Boo-sts Back Onto Hot 100 Billboard by Gary Trust
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    Boy Throb Announce 2027 North American Tour Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story

18:00 UTC 7

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    Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan Gives Update After “Medical Emergency,” Band Postpones Remainder of Tour Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Are Back at It (Scoring David Fincher Movies) Pitchfork by Alex Suskind story
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    David Mamet, Andy Garcia, Paul Anka Consent to Receive 2026 Kennedy Center Honors Consequence by Liz Shannon Miller story
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    Kennedy Center 2026 Honorees Include Paul Anka, Barbara Mandrell, David Foster Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    My Chemical Romance’s Black Parade First Anniversary Reissue to Ever Top Billboard 200 Consequence by Langdon Hickman story
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    Aerosmith Bring Out Run-DMC, Alice in Chains Members, and More Friends to Rock Night Two at Hollywood Bowl: Review + Setlist Consequence by Heavy Consequence Staff story
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    Listen To Maiya Blaney’s Understated Mary Bed EP Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story

17:00 UTC 21

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    Olivia Rodrigo Announces First-Ever Christmas Song ‘Take Me Home’: Here’s When It Arrives Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ No. 1 on Hot 100 for Record-Extending 26th Week Billboard by Gary Trust
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    All the Celebrities Who Ran the 2026 New York City Marathon — And How They Did Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Maya Georgi story
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    Scorpions Announce 2027 Tour Following Postponement of 2026 Dates Consequence by Langdon Hickman story
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    Andy Garcia, David Foster, Paul Anka Lead Kennedy Center Honors Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jason Newman story
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    Joshua Idehen – “Say Less” Stereogum by Peter Helman
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    Harry Styles Thanks New Yorkers in Newspaper Letter After MSG Residency Wraps: ‘It Has Been an Honor’ Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Holiday Single “take me home (4 christmas)” Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Paul Anka, David Foster & Barbara Mandrell Are Among 2026 Kennedy Center Honorees: Complete List Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    Band To Watch: RIP Magic Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Yes, Matt Damon and David Letterman Were Background Actors on ‘The Gilded Age’ Season Premiere Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder story
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    Raffaella Braun Rises to President at Triple Tigers Records as Co-President Annie Ortmeier Steps Down Billboard by Jessica Nicholson
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    Computerwife – “Hammered” Stereogum by Peter Helman
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    Taylor Swift Made Sure She Didn’t ‘Kick Somebody Off’ of ‘Toy Story 5’ by Agreeing to Write the End Credits Song Billboard by Hannah Dailey story
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    Interpol announce intimate London replacement show after Bloc Party co-headline gig cancelled NME by Andrew Trendell story
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    Rachel Bilson, Arden Myrin, and Rob Riggle on Christmas at the Kringles, Drunk Santas, and Christmas Cults: Podcast Consequence by Kyle Meredith
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    Watch Harry Styles cover Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ (and dress as NYC ‘pizza rat’) at final night of MSG residency NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    Russell Dickerson to Appear on ‘9-1-1: Nashville’: ‘The Cast & Crew Made Me Feel Right at Home’ Billboard by Jessica Nicholson
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    Daddy Yankee Talks Biggie, Dancehall, and Coining the Term “Reggaeton” on Track Star: Watch Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, Flo Rida Tapped for Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Fest Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Althea Legaspi story
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    Harry Styles & HeadCount Drive Major Voter Action During His MSG Residency: See the Numbers Billboard by Katie Bain story

16:00 UTC 18

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    Zach Bryan’s New Song Is a Cover by an Obscure Kentucky Songwriter Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Joseph Hudak
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    Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Scored David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    Oso Oso – “the facts” Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May Honor Belleville Three ‘Brother’ Juan Atkins Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    JYT & Gap Are Bringing Boy-Band Mania Back to the Mall With a New Fashion Collection Billboard by Camila Quimper
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    Best Home Audio Gifts to Shop From Google & Marshall at Best Buy Billboard by Rudie Obias story
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    Steven Tyler Addresses Bill Burr’s Claim That Aerosmith Won’t Play More Shows Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Britney Spears Says Kevin Federline and Jamie Lynn Spears Made Her ‘Feel Like a Slave’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jaeden Pinder
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    Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Lineup to Feature Kings of Leon, Ella Langley & More: ‘It’s Going to Be Really Top-Notch’ Billboard by Jessica Nicholson story
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    Yaeji Plots a Dance Dance Revolution in New Single “DDR” Pitchfork by Jazz Monroe
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    Here’s How My Chemical Romance Reacted to Earning Its First Billboard 200 No. 1 Album Billboard by Anna Chan story
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    What the Hell Is Going on With the Michigan Senate Race? Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort story
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    The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack to Feature Stevie Nicks, The Cure, and Jennifer Lawrence Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    How Harry Styles Took Over New York City Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Julyssa Lopez story
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    My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ Finally Tops the Billboard 200: See What Else Was in the Top 10 When It First Debuted in 2006 Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    Wiki Drops New Mixtape Papiseed Street Vol. 2 Stereogum by Tom Breihan
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    Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff, Ludwig Göransson Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List Billboard by Paul Grein story
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    Adam Levine Talks ‘The Voice’ Cut Week Twist & Calls Riley Green a ‘Younger, Funnier, Better-Looking Blake’ Billboard by Alicia Urrea

15:00 UTC 17

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    Marty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand’s Manager Since the 1960s, Dead at 97 Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Shirley Halperin story
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    Russell Brand’s Lawyer Claims Rape and Assault Allegations Are ‘Contaminated’ Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Jon Blistein story
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    smush – “john dearly” Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Bill Bailey turned into Dwarf for ‘World of Warcraft’ nature doc parody ‘Planet Azeroth’ NME by Nick Levine
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    Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Santana, and Edgar Barrera Find Hope in the Face of Violence in “Hermano” Consequence by Pedro Camacho
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    ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album)’ to Feature Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks & More: ‘Great Artists & Great Music’ Billboard by Jessica Nicholson story
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    Watch Aerosmith Play ‘Walk This Way’ With Run-DMC at Final Hollywood Bowl Show Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Andy Greene story
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    Juan Atkins Showed Dance Music the Future Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Christian Hoard story
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    Yaeji – “ddr” Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    My Chemical Romance Land First #1 Album With The Black Parade 20 Years After Its Original Release Stereogum by Margaret Farrell story
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    Sufjan Stevens – “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)” Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    Listen to Sufjan Stevens’ New Song “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)” Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert story
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    Morgan Wallen Unveils Sand In My Boots 2027 Lineup: Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, and More Consequence by Paolo Ragusa story
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    Sufjan Stevens Releases First New Christmas Song in Nearly 15 Years: Stream Consequence by Alex Krinsky story
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    ‘The Money Comes With Baggage’: How Texas Dems Are Withstanding Elon’s Dark Money Deluge Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Ryan Bort
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    Ted Bundy Murdered Them. Why Did It Take 50 Years to Prove It? Rolling Stone (limited free articles) by Brenna Ehrlich
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    Emilia Talks New Era, ‘Bodypainting’ Song, Her Next Album & How Zara Larsson Collab ‘Girl’s Girl’ Happened | Cafecito Con Billboard by Stefanie Tanaka

14:00 UTC 5

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    Techno Pioneer Juan Atkins Dead At 64 Stereogum by Tom Breihan story
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    Steven Tyler Refutes Bill Burr’s Claim of Final Shows: “You Can’t Get Rid of Aerosmith” Consequence by Spencer Kaufman story
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    Wednesday Covered Deftones, ‘Til Tuesday, & More In Addams Family Costumes Stereogum by Chris DeVille story
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    My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’ at 20: Every Track Ranked Billboard by Andrew Unterberger story
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    The Alternative Number Ones: Marcy Playground’s “Sex And Candy” Stereogum by Tom Breihan

13:00 UTC 3

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    Mighty Hoopla celebrates 10th anniversary with huge 2027 line-up including Robyn, Pussycat Dolls, Kelis, Bebe Rexha, FLO, Nicola Roberts and more NME by Liberty Dunworth
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    ‘Final Fantasy’ composer Nobuo Uematsu says game scores are becoming too similar – and Hollywood’s to blame NME by Nick Levine
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    RAYE to Make BST Hyde Park Headline Debut With Special Guest Sienna Spiro Billboard by Sophie Williams story

12:00 UTC 3

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    Xbox Game Pass confirms November 2026 additions NME by Nick Levine
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    Tributes paid after death of techno co-founder Juan Atkins, age 64: “A true visionary who opened the door for so many of us” NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    BST Hyde Park 2027: RAYE announced as next headliner NME by Liberty Dunworth story

11:00 UTC 2

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    ‘Obsession’ director’s cut is 20 minutes longer than original, says Curry Barker NME by Nick Levine
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    Tim Burgess’ Merch Market announces 2027 events in London, Manchester and Glasgow NME by Liberty Dunworth

10:00 UTC 1

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    James Bond experts think Callum Turner has been named new 007 NME by Nick Levine story

09:00 UTC 5

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    ‘Heat’ director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in leg on gun range NME by Nick Levine story
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    Queens Of The Stone Age announce European leg of 2027 ‘Perfecth’ world tour NME by Liberty Dunworth story
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    @ share ‘Running Down Calliope’, their exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover NME by NME
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    Surf’s Up! Festival Brings Heavy Lineup Back to Melbourne in 2027 Billboard by Jessica Lynch
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    @’s folk songs are beguiling and beautiful NME by Spencer Hughes

08:00 UTC 1

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    Daine – ‘In Endless Awe & Agony’ review: a modern emo gothic painted in sugary pop pastels NME by Otis Robinson

06:00 UTC 1

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    Suki Waterhouse, Australian Crawl Join Sydney Opera House’s On The Steps Series Billboard by Jessica Lynch

05:00 UTC 4

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    Late Loop Pitchfork by Chal Ravens
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    The Girl of Your Dreams Pitchfork by Molly Mary O’Brien story
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    Passing the Cup of Sorrows Pitchfork by Brian Howe
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    Everything in Readiness Pitchfork by Alastair Shuttleworth

03:00 UTC 1

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    Ausify Campaign Returns as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Hits New Low Billboard by Jessica Lynch

01:00 UTC 1

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    Marty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand’s Longtime Manager, Dies at 97 Billboard by Ashley Iasimone story

00:00 UTC 2

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    The 18 Best Musician Halloween Costumes This Year Pitchfork by Hattie Lindert
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    2/11/26: @ NME by NME