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From Dolly Parton tributes by Lizzo and Rita Ora to Harry Styles reviving his X Factor audition, musicians embraced self-reference and homage for Halloween 2026.
November 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Read StoryFrom Dolly Parton tributes by Lizzo and Rita Ora to Harry Styles reviving his X Factor audition, musicians embraced self-reference and homage for Halloween 2026.
James Hetfield revealed that Turnstile declined an invitation to join Metallica on the road, noting that the Baltimore band is doing just fine on its own.
Jack Cochrane reflects on fatherhood, stepping off the touring treadmill, and rediscovering friendship in the studio ahead of the fourth Snuts album.
Following a two-year campaign and tens of thousands of objections, Hackney Council has thrown out planning applications that threatened the future of Moth Club.
Gracie Abrams celebrated Halloween on Saturday Night Live with double Romeo + Juliet tributes, performing two songs ahead of her expanded album release.
Recorded with the Hamrahlíð Choir, the 2021 Reykjavík concert focusing on Medúlla will arrive on vinyl, CD, Blu-ray, and DVD this November.
A previously unreleased recording of Glen Hansard tackling The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has emerged as part of an upcoming tribute album.
Deep Purple have paused their autumn tour of the UK and Europe following an unexpected medical emergency that sent singer Ian Gillan to the hospital.
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Sandy Kilpatrick returns with The Hunter’s Moon, an evocative new single inspired by an October full moon, a night of wild weather and the mysterious connection between nature and the human spirit.
Alyssa Caroline explores the excitement and uncertainty of new love on Butterflies, an emotionally driven pop release about lowering your guard and taking a chance on connection.
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