Today’s top music stories

Max Richter honoured with Ivor Novello Award For Innovation ahead of new album launch

Taylor Kraemer Splits With VIAL

2:52 PM EDT on October 12, 2026 Katy Kelly Earlier this year, VIAL unleashed their fifth album, Hellhound. Now, bandleader Taylor Kraemer is departing the Minneapolis-based punk outfit. On Instagram, Kraemer shared a statement explaining that she "had to do wh…

Jamie T clashes with Chase & Status in high-stakes battle for UK Number One album

James Hetfield Shades Entertainers With Agendas “To Influence You With Their Bullshit”

12:47 PM EDT on October 12, 2026 Metallica are in the midst of their Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. At Saturday night's show, James Hetfield seemingly took a side in arguably the biggest non-AI music news story of the year: the Macklemore/…

Haute & Freddy Are All Over The 'Carrie' Series, Including A New Peter Gabriel Cover

11:22 AM EDT on October 12, 2026 Horror series creator and writer Mike Flanagan has taken many liberties with his new Carrie series, adapted from the Stephen King novel and following the legacy of the 1974 film. He's not only expanded the universe that King bu…

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Lana Del Rey Returns To The Stage With "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter," Stove

10:52 AM EDT on October 12, 2026 Sunday night, Lana Del Rey performed at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 for her first concert in nearly one year. It was a career-spanning set that also featured the live debut of "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter," …

Doechii Revives Her “Swamp Sessions” Series With New Song “Bombs”

Doechii has dropped “Bombs,” a short loosie that also marks the return of her “Swamp Sessions” series. In the lead-up to 2024’s Alligator Bites Never Heal, the rapper shared weekly song snippets and freestyles to YouTube, with several, including “N…

Cornell Cancels Between Friends Concert Amid Rape Investigation

10:33 AM EDT on October 12, 2026 One of the most upsetting news stories currently gripping America is the case of the anonymous Jane Doe who recently sued Cornell University, claiming that she gang raped at a 2024 fraternity party and that the university faile…

Kelly Clarkson Fires Back At Brooklyn Curiosity Shop

9:50 AM EDT on October 12, 2026 Kelly Clarkson has a reputation for being one of the post pleasant, fun, generally normal pop stars out there, which is a big part of the reason she was able to transition into her role as a daytime talk-show host so easily. But…

John Stamos Defends Mike Love's Alarming Live Return: "He Insists On Being On Stage"

9:38 AM EDT on October 12, 2026 Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love is a huge Donald Trump fan, and like Trump, he's now seemingly falling asleep at his own events. In July, 85-year-old Love announced that "the Beach Boys," of which he is the only original member …

Fontaines D.C. Recruit Rosalía for New Song “Where Is Gone?”

Fontaines D.C. have unveiled “Where Is Gone?” the Rosalía collaboration from the Irish band’s new album Dopamine Chamber. Check it out below. Fontaines guitarist Carlos O’Connell, who grew up in Madrid with both Spanish and Irish cultures, said in a p…

Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten says collaborating with Rosalía was a 'career high'

Grian Chatten says working with Rosalía on the new Fontaines D.C. album Dopamine Chamber ranks as one of the biggest moments of his career. The Spanish superstar, 34, appears on the track Where Is Gone?, landing Friday (16.10.26), and the 31-year-old frontman …

Johnny Marr says death of Mani altered the meaning of Beyond The Rain

Johnny Marr says his new song Beyond The Rain took on a powerful new resonance after learning of Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s death while he was in the studio recording it. The former Smiths guitarist was working on the track for his latest solo album The Age of Ev…

Ella Langley: 'A concert isn't worth a human life'

Ella Langley has no regrets after cancelling a concert following a reported bomb threat. The Choosin' Texas singer was performing in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday when she made the emotional speech about why she decided to pull the plug on her sold-out show at T…

John Stamos reveals The Beach Boys' Mike Love is facing 'serious health challenges'

John Stamos has revealed that The Beach Boys' Mike Love is "facing serious health challenges". Prior to taking the stage for a concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday night, the Full House actor - who sometimes performs drums and othe…

Soulja Boy hints at 2028 US Presidency run

Soulja Boy has teased a possible run for the 2028 US Presidency. The 36-year-old rapper took to social media on Sunday to declare his interest in moving from music to politics. Posing in front of a huge American flag, Soulja Boy - real name DeAndre Cortez Way …

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger producer hints at second film

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger producer and writer Steven Knight believes the Gallagher brothers have enough material for a second film. The emotional documentary follows formerly estranged brothers Liam and Noel reuniting for their massive Oasis Live ’25 tou…

The Rolling Stones are working on new music

The Rolling Stones are actively working on new music. Saxophonist Courtney Pine, who played on frontman Sir Mick Jagger's 1993 solo album Wandering Spirit, has spilled that he's recently been in the studio with the Start Me Up hitmaker, but didn't say whether …

Damian Marley reveals advice to son who prepares to follow in his musical family's footsteps

Damian Marley has revealed the advice he has given his son as the teenager prepares to follow in the footsteps of his famous musical family. The 48-year-old singer, the son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley, is proud that Elijah is developing his talents, b…