Music News for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

70 music news headlines from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, each one a drum beat. See today's news →

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The latest from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, NME and Consequence — every headline is its own beat. Tap a headline to read the story.

Billboard
‘Let’s Go, Josh!’ Hailee Steinfeld Has the Best Reaction to Husband Josh Allen’s Nail-Biting Bills Game
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Billboard
Joni Mitchell Celebrates U.S. Citizenship After ‘A Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’
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Stereogum
Brooklyn Store Details Kelly Clarkson Incident, Raises Price Of Molly To $15M
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Billboard
Tia Ray Becomes First Chinese Female Singer to Headline Grammy Museum Show
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Rolling Stone
Summer Walker Claims Label ‘Fraudulently’ Hid YouTube, Amazon Cash as Contract War Escalates
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Billboard
‘Kelly Clarkson Has Put Us in Danger’: Art of Play Owner Says Viral Dispute Has Led to Threats Against NYC Store
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Billboard
Watch Taylor Swift Laugh With Dakota Johnson & Cuddle With Travis Kelce in New ‘Patient Zero’ Footage
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Billboard
Skrillex Issues Apology After Head Trip Set: ‘Will Take The L and Make a Lesson Of It’
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Stereogum
Dijon & Mk.gee Covered Wings, Big Star, & Cat Stevens At Jack Karaszewski’s Wedding
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Consequence
Duane “Keffe D” Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life After Conviction in Tupac’s Murder
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Rolling Stone
Joni Mitchell Becomes a U.S. Citizen: ‘A Journey That Began 62 Years Ago’
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Stereogum
Duane Davis Sentenced To 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Murder
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Pitchfork
Joni Mitchell Is Now Officially American
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Billboard
Brandi Carlile’s 2027 Girls Just Wanna Weekend Lineup to Feature Headliners Kelly Clarkson, Sierra Ferrell
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Consequence
Led Zeppelin Finally Loosen Their Grip on “Stairway to Heaven” for New Narnia Movie
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Stereogum
Tiffany Day & glaive – “MEANT TO BE”
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Stereogum
Joni Mitchell Becomes An American Citizen
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Pitchfork
Shygirl Lines Up 2027 Full-Band Tour
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Rolling Stone
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Murder of Tupac Shakur
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Pitchfork
Man Who Orchestrated Tupac Shakur Murder Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison
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Stereogum
Michael Stipe Shares Debut Solo Album Release Plan, Talks New Music With Monica Lewinsky
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Rolling Stone
Michael Jackson’s Legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Getting Its Own Documentary
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Stereogum
FFO: Chillin’ Announce Debut Album High Horse: Hear “Fresh Start”
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Consequence
A Perfect Circle Unveil Music Video for “Starless”: Stream
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Consequence
Calvin Harris Announces First-Ever North American Headlining Tour
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Consequence
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Return to Argentina for Music Gol Festival 2027 Alongside The Human League, Happy Mondays
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Pitchfork
Marina Herlop, Cameron Winter, Jespfur, Zsela and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
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Stereogum
Sour Widows – “Lullaby”
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Consequence
Matchbox Twenty Announce 30th Anniversary Tour in 2027
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Consequence
Michael Jackson’s Famed Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Captured in New Documentary
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Stereogum
Party Dozen – “Full Powers”
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Consequence
The Offspring’s Drummer Brandon Pertzborn Plays Michael Jackson Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
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Stereogum
Diddy Hospitalized With Head Injury
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Billboard
Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan to Work Out Their ‘Expectations’ on the Remix: Here’s When It Arrives
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Pitchfork
Michael Stipe’s Debut Solo Album Almost Has a Release Date
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Stereogum
Indigo de Souza Launches GoFundMe To Buy Back Unreleased Album From Label
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Consequence
Olivia Rodrigo Announces “expectations” Remix with Chappell Roan
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Billboard
Tate McRae Sometimes Pictures This Late Pop Icon Standing Next to Her to Combat Stage Fright
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Stereogum
Hello Operator!, Connect Me To Eraser’s “DVD” Video
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Stereogum
Aesop Rock & Blockhead – “Coyote Summer” (Feat. Hanni El Khatib)
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Consequence
Spanish Indie Is Having a Moment. Just Ask Niña Polaca.
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Consequence
RUSH Mourn Passing of Neil Peart’s Head of Security and Motorcycle Riding Partner Michael Mosbach
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Consequence
Shakira Reflects on Personal Struggles During Final Show of Historic 13-Date Madrid Residency
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NME
Kacey Musgraves brutally hits back at Kristi Noem’s criticism
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Stereogum
fish narc – “Emma”
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Pitchfork
Listen to Robyn and Mechatok Remix Each Other
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Stereogum
Purple Pilgrims – “Outside”
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Billboard
Tate McRae on Morgan Wallen Collab Backlash: ‘Crazy to Think One Song Could Define a Whole Person’
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Stereogum
Demonstration Of Power Announce Debut Album In The Name Of…: Hear Two Songs
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Consequence
Puerto Rican Icon Draco Rosa Brings Jazz and Psychedelia to Career-Spanning Tiny Desk: Watch
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Stereogum
World News – “Vinegar Swimming Pool”
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Consequence
Slayyyter to Headline Madison Square Garden in June 2027
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NME
Lost Amy Winehouse interview resurfaces: “The thought of dying without ever making my mark, that was my biggest fear”
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Consequence
Dropkick Murphys Announce Boston Homestand of 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour
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Stereogum
@ – “I Know You Are (But What Am I Thinking)”
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Stereogum
Album Of The Week: Sophia Stel the greatest album of all time
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Stereogum
Kacey Musgraves Had A Perfect Response To Kristi Noem’s Diss
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Stereogum
Dummy – “N Of 1”
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Consequence
Phoebe Bridgers Joins Bright Eyes for “Lua” in Nashville: Watch
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Stereogum
Robyn & Mechatok Remix Each Other
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Stereogum
Failure Are On Tour And You Can Buy A Vintage Watch From Their Drummer
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Stereogum
Yellowjackets Teases Final Season With Fake Alanis Morissette Unplugged Shoutout
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Stereogum
Hayley Williams Brings Out KIRBY & Big K.R.I.T. At Mississippi Tour Closer
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NME
Harry Styles pays tribute to Oscar Belgal after ICE shooting: “Remember to just look after each other”
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NME
Watch Lana Del Rey debut ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’ from ‘Stove’ at Singapore Grand Prix
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NME
Raye Royal Albert Hall show “overwhelmed by scalpers using AI bots” after receiving nearly 2million sign-ups
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NME
‘Blue Planet 3’ is getting a 2027 orchestral tour
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NME
Metallica’s James Hetfield hits out at “some other entertainers” attempting “to influence you with their bullshit”
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NME
Check out Fontaines D.C.’s and Rosalía’s sweeping, cinematic collab ‘Where Is Gone?’
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Rolling Stone
Maren Morris Hits Back at Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Joke About Women Being ‘Whores’ at the Gym
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