50 YEARS AGO TODAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF AN EPIC ADVENTURE —TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS WERE BORN. November 9, 2026—Exactly 50 years ago today the world was gifted one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Fifty years ago today, the band released their self-titled debut album, introducing “Breakdown” and “American Girl” and launching a five-decade run as one of music’s most enduring institutions. READ MORE

BOWIE (breaking) GLASS: THE SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE TO DEBUT MAY 2027 IN COPENHAGEN November 9, 2026—Schirmer Theatrical, part of Wise Music Group, and Østre Gasværk Teater today confirm the debut of BOWIE (breaking) GLASS, a landmark concert production bringing David Bowie’s iconic songs and voice together with the distinctive musical language of Philip Glass in a bold new symphonic and visual experience. READ MORE

DIPLO UNVEILS NEW SONG “KEEP YOUR HEAD UP” November 9, 2026— Grammy-winning artist, producer and DJ Diplo debuts a new song, “Keep Your Head Up” today after premiering it live at his sold-out Diplo’s Run Club in Los Angeles yesterday. Listen here. The track is the second to be released from a forthcoming project born from the Diplo’s Run Club event series. READ MORE

HRISHIKESH HIRWAY SHARES NEW SINGLE “NEVER GOING ANYWHERE” WITH VIDEO, CONFIRMS NEW U.S. TOUR DATES WITH S. CAREY November 9, 2026—Hrishikesh Hirway shares a new single, “Never Going Anywhere,” via Keeled Scales—listen/share here and watch the video directed by Sean Stout here. Hirway has also confirmed a new set of US tour dates in December with S. Carey (of Bon Iver), including stops in New York, Pittsburgh, Portland, Maine and more; full routing can be found below, and tickets are available now here. He will also be performing in London at Rough Trade Records on Denmark Street on November 18, where he’ll also be in-conversation with moderator Mathew Boynton (Ghosts, Taskmaster). READ MORE

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS LOOK BACK ON THEIR ’70s BEGINNINGS WITH ORIGINS 1971–1978 BOX SET CELEBRATING THE BAND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY November 6, 2026—The Tom Petty Estate today unveils Origins 1971-1978, a quintessential collection of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ earliest days, marking the band's 50th anniversary, out now via UMe—order HERE. Digging into the vaults, this collection traces the sonic formation of the band in the white-hot ‘70s era and features collaborations with legendary artists Al Kooper, Leon Russell, Jim Gordon, Emory Gordy and more, across country, folk, punk, reggae, rock and soul originals. READ MORE

LIZZY MCALPINE UNVEILS NEW SONG “THE WHEEL” FOR THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (THE ALBUM) November 6, 2026—Much-lauded songwriter, vocalist and producer Lizzy McAlpine today shares a new single, “The Wheel,” an original song for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album)—listen here. READ MORE

ASHE PERFORMS “STOP THE WEDDING!” ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON” November 6, 2026—Last night, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ashe performed her hit single, “Stop The Wedding!” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Watch/share the performance HERE. READ MORE

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS EARN FIRST ENTRY ON BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART WITH NEW ZACH BRYAN COLLABORATION “PLAINSMAN” November 6, 2026—Turnpike Troubadours earn their first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week as “Plainsman,” their new collaboration with Zach Bryan, debuts at #45. The track, which is featured on Bryan’s new EP, is also #14 on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts and has received critical attention from Billboard, Pitchfork, Stereogum and many more. READ MORE

ANE BRUN TAKES HER SOUND INTO BOLD NEW ELECTRONIC-POP TERRITORY WITH I THOUGHT WE WERE THE SAME November 6, 2026—Acclaimed Norwegian singer, songwriter, producer and independent artist Ane Brun takes her evolving electronic-pop sound into bold new territory with the release of her new album I Thought We Were The Same, out today through BMG. Listen/share the album HERE, alongside featured album track “Shock Treatment” HERE. READ MORE

SAM BARBER’S NEW EP OUTLIER OUT NOW + SURPRISE-RELEASES SECOND EP DYIN’ TIMES November 6, 2026—Sam Barber, the multi-platinum artist and rising star, shares his new EP, Outlier, today via Atlantic Outpost; listen HERE. Following the project’s release this morning, Barber just surprised fans with an additional EP, Dyin’ Times, out now; listen HERE. READ MORE

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE UNVEIL NEW ALBUM EVERYBODY SCREAM TOUR LIVE November 6, 2026—Florence + The Machine release a live recording of her critically-acclaimed tour, the Everybody Scream Tour Live album out now and vinyl available for pre-order. The album’s focus track, Florence’s live rendition of “Sympathy Magic,” is also available to stream now. See tracklist below. READ MORE

BREAKOUT FOLK BAND BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM SHARES NEW SONG “BARELY HOLDING ON” November 6, 2026—Sam Barber, the multi-platinum artist and rising star, shares his new EP, Outlier, today via Atlantic Outpost; listen HERE. Following the project’s release this morning, Barber just surprised fans with an additional EP, Dyin’ Times, out now; listen HERE. READ MORE

BRANDI CARLILE HONORED AT THE 6TH ANNUAL ANTHEM AWARDS November 6, 2026—Today Brandi Carlile receives two honors at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards: earning Gold in the Fundraising Campaign category for her concert film, “Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis,” as well as a Special Achievement Award as Entertainer of the Year. Created by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose-driven work that advances social change and recognizes those using their platforms to make a meaningful impact. READ MORE

GRACE IVES FEATURED ON DOMINIC FIKE’S NEW ALBUM HOW TO QUIT SMOKING October 30, 2026—Much-lauded vocalist, songwriter and producer Grace Ives is unveiled as a feature on Dominic Fike’s new album HOW TO QUIT SMOKING. Grace joined Dominic in the studio to add her vocals to the new track “HONEYLOVE”—listen here. READ MORE

THE OVERLOOK UNVEILS DEBUT ALBUM SAY IT VIA PHENOTYPIC RECORDINGS October 30, 2026—The Overlook today unveils its debut album, Say It, via Phenotypic Recordings—listen/share here and order here. READ MORE