Alternative pop releases, week 40

This week in alternative pop, new releases and performances highlight a dynamic mix of artistic reinvention and nostalgic resonance. Artists like Rachel Chinouriri and Holly Humberstone unveil fresh singles that explore emotional vulnerability and sonic expansion, while Taylor Swift and Tinashe deepen their recent projects with visual and remix innovations. Meanwhile, legacy acts such as U2 and Nirvana mark significant milestones, and emerging voices like Remi Wolf and AquariO bring bold new textures to the genre. The landscape reflects both introspective storytelling and energetic reimagining across global scenes.

1. 01

   U2, Glen Hansard

   U2 celebrate 50th anniversary with concert at their former high school in Dublin

   Sep 28 · 13 outlets

2. 02

   Taylor Swift, Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, mgk, Patient Zero, Graham Norton

   Taylor Swift premieres music video for 'Patient Zero' featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell

   Sep 29 · 11 outlets

3. 03

   U2, ROSALÍA, Bono

   U2 announces new album featuring song about Rosalía, says Bono

   Sep 30 · 9 outlets

4. 04

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift announces four new songs as surprise encore

   Sep 27 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Sienna Spiro, Madonna

   Sienna Spiro performs 'Great Expectation' at VMAs

   Sep 30 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Nirvana

   Nirvana's 'From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah' released 30 years ago

   Oct 1 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   The Raconteurs

   The Raconteurs announce expanded 'Broken Boy Soldiers XX' companion package

   Oct 1 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Rachel Chinouriri

   Rachel Chinouriri shares new single 'Broken Chair'

   Oct 1 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   The 1975, Matthew Healy

   Matty Healy says The 1975's new album is nearly done

   Sep 28 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Loïc Nottet, Anouk

    Top Belge Tipik : Le retour de Loïc Nottet fait du bruit dans le classement, Anouk est déjà au sommet avec son premier single

    Oct 4 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Rachel Chinouriri

    Rachel Chinouriri - Broken chair (Official Visualiser)

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Hayley Kiyoko

    ‘It’s radical to release a film called Girls Like Girls in this climate’: hitmaker turned director Hayley Kiyoko on sexuality, safety and becoming ‘Lesbian Jesus’

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Tom Morello, Fred Armisen, Kathleen Hanna, Jello Biafra

    Kathleen Hanna, Tom Morello, Fred Armisen, Jello Biafra among contributors to new ICE OUT compilation

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Holly Humberstone

    Holly Humberstone previews deluxe version of Cruel World with new single, "Too Cute To Be Lonely”

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Gregory Douglass, Tori Amos

    Gregory Douglass Reimagines Tori Amos Classic ‘Tear In Your Hand’ Ahead Of New Album ‘AMATEUR’

    Sep 30 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Overpass, Nieve Ella

    Overpass team up with Nieve Ella for “fresh perspective” on fan-favourite ‘Fall In Love’

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Tinashe, PinkPantheress, Nick León

    Tinashe shares ‘Popstar’ remix EP featuring PinkPantheress, Nick León, more

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga

    ‘Coven Academy’ Track List Reveal: Songs From Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga & More Cast a Spell on Witchy New Series

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Loïc Nottet

    Retour riche en émotions pour Loïc Nottet : le chanteur se livre à cœur ouvert dans son single "libre"

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Tori Amos

    Tori Amos annonce A Sorta Fairytale, son deuxième livre pour enfants

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Aquario

    AquariO turns heartbreak into a dancefloor exorcism with "Get Some FCKN Therapy"

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse’s ‘The Loveland Tour’ setlist

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Kate Bush

    Kate Bush : la déclaration d'amour qui se cache dans les mathématiques

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    PinkPantheress, Tinashe

    PinkPantheress Wins Her First VMA, Remixes Tinashe

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Remi Wolf

    Remi Wolf annonce la sortie d’un troisième album : Mud

    Sep 28 · 1 outlet

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