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Mastodon Announce Vinyl Pressed With Mastodon Fossils

3:10 PM EDT on October 9, 2026 Every Mastodon record has Mastodon on it, but the new pressing of Marrow Deep has mastodon in it. The Atlanta metal legends have announced a new version of their latest album featuring actual mastodon fossils. The records, which …

Slayyyter Confronts a Cheater in Self-Directed ‘I Think He’s Got a Girl’ Video

The new single will appear on Wor$t Man in America, out on Dec. 4 Slayyyter in "I Think He's Got a Girl" video. It looks like Slayyyter’s Wor$t Man in America is a cheater, as the musician conveys in the accompanying video for the upcoming album’s latest s…

Alanis Morissette Announces Christmas Album 'Good Weather for Immaculate Conception'

Ottawa's own Queen of alt-rock has shared the first single, “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” featuring Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously c…

"Silver Fox" Josh Homme Walks Ann Demeulemeester Runway, Readies His Own Clothing Line

2:33 PM EDT on October 9, 2026 You may have noticed that Josh Homme, deep into the rollout for the new Queens Of The Stone Age album Perfecth, is looking really, really good these days. Homme was always handsome, but he's clearly got one of these faces that ge…

Troye Sivan, Dawn Richard, Remi Wolf, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist Troye Sivan at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music …

Piero, Known as a Leader of Latin American Songwriting, Dead at 81

The musician was known for classic songs like “Mi Viejo" and “Soy Pan, Soy Paz, Soy Más" Argentine musician Piero sings during a show at Newell's Olds Boys Stadium on April, 1983 in Rosario, Argentina. Piero, the artist who defined a generation of Latin A…

Nickelback Book 2027 World Tour

The Canadian band are bringing their new album, 'Everything Under the Sun', across North America, Europe and Australia, with Don Broco as openers. Nickelback will hit arenas across Canada next year on their newly announced global tour supporting the band's upc…

Willie Nelson, Yo La Tengo Endorse James Talarico

Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico has been racking up endorsements from the likes of Don Henley and the Chicks ahead of the November midterm elections. Now, the state representative has landed the official seal of approval from Texan native Willie…

Power Trip Share First New Songs Since Riley Gale’s Death

"Precinct 3" and "Scavenger," from thrash band's upcoming third album, mark first new music with singer Seth Gilmore Power Trip Power Trip have released a pair of new songs, “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger,” the Dallas thrash band’s first new music since…

Sacha Baron Cohen Uses Borat to Defend Ali G in New ‘Who Iz I?’ Trailer

Actor also resurrects character Colonel Erran Morad from 'Who Is America?' in new clip Sacha Baron Cohen, who makes his directorial debut in Ali G: Who Iz I?, has brought a few of his old characters, including Borat, back in the fold to promote his film for it…

Blossoms secure fifth Official Number One album with Songs From The Wedding Cake

Taylor Swift holds Number One spot as Jamie Miller and Ashe hit Top Five

Aluna Shares New Single "Moaning" (Feat. Jengi): Listen

12:31 PM EDT on October 9, 2026 In 2023, British singer and electronic musician Aluna, formerly of AlunaGeorge, released the massively underrated album MYCELiUM. Since then, she's been dropping singles here and there, including this year's "Houseboy" and "Misb…

Geordie Greep Accused of Alleged Sexual Misconduct in Vancouver

The former Black Midi frontman took to the stage to share his account of what he describes as a ''misunderstanding''. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlet…

You’re Not Crazy: Instagram Was Indeed Persuading You to Listen to Creed

"[We] found that this song is being recommended to more people than intended," an Instagram spokesperson said of the issue Scott Stapp of Creed performs in Chicago in 1999. Have you noticed Instagram really wants you to use Creed in your stories and posts thes…

‘The Social Reckoning’ Wants to Be ‘All the Zuckerberg’s Men’

What we get is a whistleblower drama, a Method-acting showcase, and a screwball comedy. Only one of them works. Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison in 'The Social Reckoning.' Social media is bad. The addictive nature of being on those apps falls somewhere bet…

Grimes Reveals First Taste of AI-Inspired ‘Psy Opera’

"Accelerando" comes from pop provocateur's first album in six years Grimes performs with Cobrah at the Gobi Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2026 in Indio, California. Grimes is back. Today, Claire …

boygenius Reunite For Phoebe Bridgers Acoustic Session: Watch

11:46 AM EDT on October 9, 2026 According to every review that I've read, Phoebe Bridgers is putting in some amazing performances on her current arena tour. But unless you go see the show for yourself, you have to rely on secondhand accounts. Bridgers famously…

Remi Wolf Announces 2027 North America Tour

Remi Wolf just released her new album Mud but she’s already plotting a tour for next year. Kicking off February 23, the North American jaunt will see the singer perform in cities across the US and Canada, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Chicago, and …

The Decemberists Premiere First Song in Two Years

It would only make sense for Wildwood, an upcoming animated film based on the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy, to close with a song by the Decemberists. “The Better Part of Bravery” is the folk group’s first track in two years, following their 2024 LP, As It Ever Wa…