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As weeks go, it was a “pretty weird” one for Powderfinger. In the best possible way. As previously reported, the beloved Australian rock band will mount a reunion tour next year, pre-sales for which opened on Wednesday, Oct. 14. “Demand through this week’s presales has been off the charts,” reads an update from the ban
Why it matters: As weeks go, it was a “pretty weird” one for Powderfinger.
It’s been less than a year since Zach Bryan put out his last album, With Heaven on Top, a 25-track opus that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated Jan. 24, 2026. But it turns out that the prolific Bryan still had more to say. Today (Oct. 16), he releases the intriguingly titled Young Manhood and Other Donatable O
Why it matters: It’s been less than a year since Zach Bryan put out his last album, With Heaven on Top, a 25-track opus that debuted at No.
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to New Music Friday’s most essential releases each week — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Last week, we featured Troye Sivan, Remi Wolf, Slayyyter and Pitbull. This week, Olivia
Why it matters: Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to New Music Friday’s most essential releases each week — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend
Olivia Dean is still the best, certainly with respect to Australia’s official albums tally. But Troye Sivan isn’t far behind. Dean’s The Art Of Loving (via Universal) retains top spot on the ARIA Albums Chart, while Sivan’s fourth studio album, She’s The Best (EMI), opens its account at No. 2. An eight-time ARIA Award
Why it matters: Olivia Dean is still the best, certainly with respect to Australia’s official albums tally.
The release of a new Avalanches album is never a trifling matter. With their debut 2000 album Since I Left You, the Australian electronic act let loose into the world a masterpiece. A peerless, timeless work, its creators meticulously sewed thousands of vinyl samples from the likes of Françoise Hardy, Sérgio Mendes, Ra
Why it matters: The release of a new Avalanches album is never a trifling matter.
A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb – Disc 2 is finally on the way. The Harlem rapper set the deluxe project’s rollout in motion with the release of its lead single “Shroom Clouds,” which hit streaming services for the first time on Friday (Oct. 16). Related A$AP Rocky on ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Grammy Aspirations & Signing Playboi Car
Why it matters: A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb – Disc 2 is finally on the way.
Zach Bryan is back with new music, as his EP Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs is out Friday (Oct. 16) via Warner Records. The eight-song collection includes collabs with Lana Del Rey (“Lies”) and Turnpike Troubadours (“Plainsman”). Other tracks on the new EP include “Robot Killed The Working Man” and “Backwards
Why it matters: Zach Bryan is back with new music, as his EP Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs is out Friday (Oct.
When Fontaines D.C. arrived as poetic, scrappy post-punks on their 2019 debut Dogrel, few would have had them pinned as their generation’s finest (and commercially successful) bands. Just seven years on, however, the Irish five-piece have transcended any limitations or naysayers who said a rock band could no longer mov
Why it matters: When Fontaines D.C.
ARIA Award winners Ninajirachi, Boy Soda, Speed and Keli Holiday will duke it out for the 2026 New South Wales Music Prize, Australia’s most lucrative music industry award. Others homegrown talent shortlisted for the top prize, which comes with an A$80,000 ($55,000) winner’s check, include Don West, Esha Tewari, MAY-A,
Why it matters: ARIA Award winners Ninajirachi, Boy Soda, Speed and Keli Holiday will duke it out for the 2026 New South Wales Music Prize, Australia’s most lucrative music industry award.
Chappell Roan seemingly had one goal when joining forces with Olivia Rodrigo for an “Expectations” remix, and that was to spice things up in her own way. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the pop stars disclosed their creative process behind the collaboration, with Roan revealing how her perspective helped
Why it matters: Chappell Roan seemingly had one goal when joining forces with Olivia Rodrigo for an “Expectations” remix, and that was to spice things up in her own way.
Track is off Bryan's new EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour
Why it matters: Track is off Bryan's new EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour
The pop singer's new song sees her push a baby carriage stuffed with cash and gallivanting with her suitors
Why it matters: The pop singer's new song sees her push a baby carriage stuffed with cash and gallivanting with her suitors
The singer was diagnosed with a brain disorder and stepped away from live performances last year
Why it matters: The singer was diagnosed with a brain disorder and stepped away from live performances last year
Rodrigo's first-ever remix gets a delightfully campy video featuring the Talking Heads frontman
Why it matters: Rodrigo's first-ever remix gets a delightfully campy video featuring the Talking Heads frontman
The DOJ alleges the company bought 7,624 tickets to a single Renaissance concert and made about $833,323 in profit scalping them
Why it matters: The DOJ alleges the company bought 7,624 tickets to a single Renaissance concert and made about $833,323 in profit scalping them
Rocker criticizes the critics of the box office flop, “None of the reviews I have read describe this film adequately, in my opinion. They seem to miss the overall effect”
Why it matters: Rocker criticizes the critics of the box office flop, “None of the reviews I have read describe this film adequately, in my opinion.
Band’s tour in support of Carnaval de Luz, named after Bono’s favorite song on the LP, begins February 2027 in Mexico City
Why it matters: Band’s tour in support of Carnaval de Luz, named after Bono’s favorite song on the LP, begins February 2027 in Mexico City
The Swedish pop star turns a dirt road and bus stop into fantastical, romantic settings in her latest Midnight Sun clip
Why it matters: The Swedish pop star turns a dirt road and bus stop into fantastical, romantic settings in her latest Midnight Sun clip
French duo also composed entire original score for much-anticipated video game
Why it matters: French duo also composed entire original score for much-anticipated video game
The first 10 hand-numbered and signed editions of NEWS will be auctioned off for charity. “It is an artist’s duty to speak up,” Mitchell says
Why it matters: The first 10 hand-numbered and signed editions of NEWS will be auctioned off for charity.
Bryan’s EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs—which he’ll support with a 2027 tour—dropped today
Why it matters: Bryan’s EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs—which he’ll support with a 2027 tour—dropped today
The You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love song gets a remix in Roan’s hands
Why it matters: The You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love song gets a remix in Roan’s hands
The short jaunt across the southeastern U.S. is set for early December
Why it matters: The short jaunt across the southeastern U.S.
Authorities are investigating the rappers in connection with the April death of Keion Borders in Atlanta
Why it matters: Authorities are investigating the rappers in connection with the April death of Keion Borders in Atlanta
The French electronic duo have also tapped Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard for a new song from the game’s soundtrack
Why it matters: The French electronic duo have also tapped Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard for a new song from the game’s soundtrack
Fixing up the Cerulean single with a heavy new undercarriage
Why it matters: Fixing up the Cerulean single with a heavy new undercarriage
Johnny Marr, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, and Beirut’s Zach Condon feature on High Noon, led by “Spectral Eyes”
Why it matters: Johnny Marr, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, and Beirut’s Zach Condon feature on High Noon, led by “Spectral Eyes”
The accuser told Paste, "I fell asleep on the couch. I then woke up to him kissing me, and no, not just a peck."
Why it matters: The accuser told Paste, "I fell asleep on the couch.
The duo covered Cat Stevens, Wings, and more at Absolutely producer Jack Karaszewski’s wedding
Why it matters: The duo covered Cat Stevens, Wings, and more at Absolutely producer Jack Karaszewski’s wedding
“Aaand you can press play” —Marnie
Why it matters: “Aaand you can press play” —Marnie
Walker, who is facing her own $50 million lawsuit from Interscope, accuses LVRN of fraud and breach of contract
Why it matters: Walker, who is facing her own $50 million lawsuit from Interscope, accuses LVRN of fraud and breach of contract
The Big Thief Live Archive includes 10 fully mixed shows, with plans to add new sets each month
Why it matters: The Big Thief Live Archive includes 10 fully mixed shows, with plans to add new sets each month
Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film comes to theaters next month
Why it matters: Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film comes to theaters next month
She was sworn in at a recent ceremony
Why it matters: She was sworn in at a recent ceremony
She’s also shared “Mantra,” another taste of her forthcoming album Swallow!
Why it matters: She’s also shared “Mantra,” another taste of her forthcoming album Swallow!
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty in August
Why it matters: Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty in August
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Why it matters: Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
The lead single is dropping New Year’s Eve but you’ll have to wait until 2027 to hear the whole project
Why it matters: The lead single is dropping New Year’s Eve but you’ll have to wait until 2027 to hear the whole project
Mechatok soups up “Fembot” and Robyn joins the Ecco2k and Bladee-assisted “Expression on Your Face”
Why it matters: Mechatok soups up “Fembot” and Robyn joins the Ecco2k and Bladee-assisted “Expression on Your Face”
“A mission is brewing inside of me,” the rapper wrote in a letter to fans, “to see Black Womanhood exist at the center of Hip-Hop AND Pop”
Why it matters: “A mission is brewing inside of me,” the rapper wrote in a letter to fans, “to see Black Womanhood exist at the center of Hip-Hop AND Pop”
“She was keeping a Spanish tradition of music alive, which in a spiritual way felt akin to what we’ve tried to do with Irish music,” says the band’s Carlos O’Connell
Why it matters: “She was keeping a Spanish tradition of music alive, which in a spiritual way felt akin to what we’ve tried to do with Irish music,” says the band’s Carlos O’Connell
The Popstar mastermind gave “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and “Melatonin” live debuts
Why it matters: The Popstar mastermind gave “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and “Melatonin” live debuts
It marked the bands first appearance together since 2019
Why it matters: It marked the bands first appearance together since 2019
She also brought “Magnolias” to the Saturday Night Live stage
Why it matters: She also brought “Magnolias” to the Saturday Night Live stage
The singer, who has denied the allegation, is no longer performing in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, Denver, and Omaha
Why it matters: The singer, who has denied the allegation, is no longer performing in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, Denver, and Omaha
YLT will play a benefit concert for the Texas Senate hopeful in Austin on October 27
Why it matters: YLT will play a benefit concert for the Texas Senate hopeful in Austin on October 27
The singer will hit New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and more
Why it matters: The singer will hit New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and more
“The Better Part of Bravery” was made for Wildwood, a film based on Colin Meloy’s debut novel
Why it matters: “The Better Part of Bravery” was made for Wildwood, a film based on Colin Meloy’s debut novel
This Christmas season, expect Good Weather for Immaculate Conception
Why it matters: This Christmas season, expect Good Weather for Immaculate Conception
Stream new releases from Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard, Troye Sivan, and more
Why it matters: Stream new releases from Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard, Troye Sivan, and more
At the 2026 edition, Lorde, Geese, ear, and more graced the tiny festival — before rain brought an abrupt end.
Why it matters: At the 2026 edition, Lorde, Geese, ear, and more graced the tiny festival — before rain brought an abrupt end.
48 college students from around the country share their fits, advice, and music.
Why it matters: 48 college students from around the country share their fits, advice, and music.
High Noon will be the rock band’s first new music since Pollinator.
Why it matters: High Noon will be the rock band’s first new music since Pollinator.
It’s 100% HAAi’s original production.
Why it matters: It’s 100% HAAi’s original production.
The on-ear pair uses SonicLink, the company’s low-latency wireless tech, to get rid of the cable in the booth.
Why it matters: The on-ear pair uses SonicLink, the company’s low-latency wireless tech, to get rid of the cable in the booth.
The R&B icon is being sued by UMG/Interscope for $50 million as Walker sues her label/management company Love Renaissance to get out of her record deal.
Why it matters: The R&B icon is being sued by UMG/Interscope for $50 million as Walker sues her label/management company Love Renaissance to get out of her record deal.
Greep’s former keyboardist corroborates her account that Greep tried to kiss her while she was sleeping.
Why it matters: Greep’s former keyboardist corroborates her account that Greep tried to kiss her while she was sleeping.
Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.
Why it matters: Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.
Inside the night of synths, stompboxes, and silent jams.
Why it matters: Inside the night of synths, stompboxes, and silent jams.
Blood ties and bone-deep ambition are fueling Miles Cohen and Nick Harwood’s quest for stardom.
Why it matters: Blood ties and bone-deep ambition are fueling Miles Cohen and Nick Harwood’s quest for stardom.
