Updates + Additions
New Releases
“Iftangible,” Jespfur – Oct. 9
“the greatest album of all time,” Sophia Stel – Oct. 16
“untitled (halo),” untitled (halo) – Nov. 6
“Chasing My Reflections,” E. Lundquist – Nov. 13
“Squares Will Fall,” Jan St. Werner – Nov. 13
“We Can Hear You, Clem Fandango,” Plasticsoul – Nov. 20
“If Ever You Would Leave Us (we play for Rollins),” Joshua Redman – Nov. 20
“Only Number Ones,” Cliff Richard – Nov. 27
“Westside Whimsy,” Jhené Aiko – CD + Vinyl: Dec. 11
“No Refunds,” Lambrini Girls – Jan. 15, 2027
“Let the Girl Sing Out,” Lulu – Jan. 22, 2027
“As I Lay Dying,” As I Lay Dying – Feb. 5, 2027
Reissues
“Ambiguous Desire (Deluxe),” Arlo Parks – Oct. 9
“Marquee Moon (Expanded Edition)” and “Adventure (Expanded Edition),” Television – Oct. 16
“80s Pop Explosion! The Decades’ Greatest Pop: Volume Two: 1985-1989,” various artists – Oct. 16
“NOW 12” 80s: 1987 – Part Two,” various artists – Oct. 16
“A Different Kind of Truth,” Van Halen – Oct. 23
“Too Fast for Love (45th Anniversary Edition),” Mötley Crüe – Oct. 30
“The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings,” Bob Dylan – Nov. 6
“Origins 1971-1978,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Nov. 6
“Home Again: The Complete United Artists Recordings,” Dusty Springfield – Nov. 6
“The Complete Collection 1981-1984,” Hanoi Rocks – Nov. 13
“The Road to Escondido: Enhanced Edition,” JJ Cale & Eric Clapton – Nov. 20
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“True Colors (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition),” Cyndi Lauper (Download; 1986 album, featuring the title track, “Change of Heart” and “What’s Going On”; with two previously unreleased bonus tracks: “The River Cried” and her version of “Across the Universe,” plus “Live at Le Zénith, Paris, France – March 12, 1987”; Rainbow Sprinkle Double Vinyl out Dec. 4; Merch; Epic / Legacy)
“Who Is the Sky? (Digital Deluxe Edition),” David Byrne (2025 album; with four bonus tracks; Hear here; On Tour; Matador)
“SKYFALL,” Adam Fan (Chinese superstar’s debut full-length English-language album; Hear here; Pacific Music Group)
“Ambleside,” David Jane (Toronto singer-songwriter’s six-song EP; Hear here; DMC Productions)
“Hold Your Ego Out Like a Sun,” Miyaxx (Hear here; Triple Dolphin Records)
I'll give you television / I'll give you eyes of blue
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Self Inflicted Loss, Sponge
Private Eye / Re-Education (Through Labor), Rise Against & Alkaline Trio
Cørnerman, Stephen Wilson Jr.
Polarized/Retribution, As I Lay Dying
Another Hostage Situation, Less Than Jake
Wave Has a Place, Babehoven
Hands All Up, Imperial Teen
SIT, ARK IDENTITY
Blissed Out, Raveena
Antlers, Charlie Horn
Are You Willing, Wet
Cold Cold Heart, Hotel Fiction
What If I Change, Heavy Diamond Ring
Out of the Frying Pan (Into the Fire), The Talking Hearts
Movin’ On, The Charities
At My Worst, Downswing
Menace to Myself, Cody Bolden
Melanie, Slow Rosary
Good Attention, Apology Kink
Lungs, Lydia Saint George
Failing Hail, Shiloh Lindsey
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Ronnie Dove (1960s pop/country star)
Ben Saunders (winner of first-ever version of “The Voice”)
Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys co-founder and guitarist)
Pat Senatore (original bassist in Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass)
This Week In … 1963
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “My Boyfriend’s Back,” The Angels
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Sally Go ‘Round the Roses,” The Jaynetts (from No. 29 to No. 9)
Highest Debut (No. 67) – “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” Peter, Paul & Mary
Biggest Movers Within the Hot 100 – “Be My Baby,” The Ronettes (from No. 55 to No. 20) and “Honolulu Lulu,” Jan & Dean (from No. 93 to No. 58)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Leave Me Alone,” Baby Washington
No. 1 Album – “My Son, the Nut,” Allan Sherman
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “She Loves You,” The Beatles
No. 1 Album – “Please Please Me,” The Beatles
In Canada
(Source: CHUM Chart)
No. 1 Song – “Blue Velvet,” Bobby Vinton
No. 1 Album – “My Son, the Nut,” Allan Sherman
Music News
> Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs – Her First Time Performing on the Show in 23 Years | Billboard
> Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Film Sets October Release Date | BBC
> Rosalía, KAROL G and Anitta Earn Nominations at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards | People
> Tom Petty’s Original Heartbreakers to Reunite for First Time in Decades for Americana Awards | Variety
> Dolly Parton Tribute Special Set by Country Music Association | Variety
> Duran Duran’s Classic Albums Will Be Turned Into Postage Stamps | Billboard
Tour + Festival News
> Metallica Announce 2027 North American Tour Dates | Variety
> Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Willie Nelson Set for Stagecoach 2027 | Rolling Stone
> Oasis Announce 2027 Global Tour Dates | Rolling Stone
> Don McLean Announces Final UK and Ireland Tour | The Independent
> Kenny Chesney to Bring Eric Church, Sheryl Crow on 2027 Stadium Tour | Rolling Stone
Dedicated to Ginny and Winnie. We miss you, girls.