Alternative pop releases, week 42

This week in alternative pop, collaborations and new releases take center stage, from Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s reimagined 'Expectations' featuring David Byrne in a standout video, to Zach Bryan’s forthcoming EP with contributions from Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. Artists like Remi Wolf, Sophia Stel, and Nieve Ella unveil new projects, while tracks from Skrillex and Ring Noord, Tiffany Day and glaive, and Saya Gray’s cinematic contributions expand the genre’s sonic landscape. Meanwhile, Zara Larsson, Troye Sivan, and Rachel Chinouriri offer fresh visual and musical statements, and international voices such as Chloé and Lola Young highlight the global reach of the scene.

1. 01

   Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, David Byrne, Daniel Nigro, Tate McRae, Zach Bryan, Angèle

   Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan release 'Expectations' remix with David Byrne-starring video

   Oct 18 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan

   Olivia Rodrigo Announces Remix of 'Expectations' with Chappell Roan

   Oct 13 · 8 outlets

3. 03

   Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours

   Zach Bryan Announces New EP 'Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs'

   Oct 16 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Drake, Taylor Swift

   Drake's 'Habibti (FOMO)' Debut on Billboard 200

   Oct 14 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rubber Soul

   Taylor Swift reaches 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard 200, The Beatles’ 'Rubber Soul' returns to Top 10

   Oct 12 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours

   Zach Bryan announces new EP featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours

   Oct 13 · 4 outlets

7. 07

   Skrillex, Danny L Harle, PinkPantheress, ring noord

   Skrillex and Ring Noord remix Danny L Harle's 'Starlight' featuring PinkPantheress

   Oct 16 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Tiffany Day, glaive

   Tiffany Day and glaive release 'MEANT TO BE'

   Oct 13 · 3 outlets

9. 09

   Aminé, quickly, quickly, Saya Gray

   Saya Gray, quickly, quickly, Aminé, & More Share New Songs For The Movie Version Of Colin Meloy’s Wildwood

   Oct 17 · 2 outlets

10. 10

    Zara Larsson

    Zara Larsson Releases 'Blue Moon' Music Video

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Remi Wolf

    Remi Wolf announces new album 'Mud'

    Oct 13 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    Sophia Stel

    Sophia Stel announces 'The Greatest Album Of All Time'

    Oct 13 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Björk, Chloé

    Chloé présente son nouvel album en avant-première à Paris avec Sonorium

    Oct 13 · 2 outlets

14. 14

    Remi Wolf

    Remi Wolf discusses 'Mud' and 'Off Campus' cameo

    Oct 12 · 2 outlets

15. 15

    Cardi B, Eminem, Troye Sivan

    Troye Sivan's 'She's the Best' named fan favorite new music release

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Sophia Stel

    Sophia Stel makes a case for herself on the greatest album of all time

    Oct 17 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Bibi Club, Sarakiniko, SCHØØL, Orwell, The Sweetest Ache, Angèle, Caroline Polachek, Adèle Castillon, Helium

    Clips de la semaine #25 : Lesneu & Djokovic, Bibi Club, Sarakiniko, SCHØØL, Orwell, The Sweetest Ache, Angèle feat Caroline Polachek & SebastiAn, billie, Adèle Castillon et Helium

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Nieve Ella

    Nieve Ella Unleashes Debut Album ‘How Long Will It Take?’

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Rachel Chinouriri

    Rachel Chinouriri — I think I spoke too soon

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Rachel Chinouriri

    Rachel Chinouriri - Crash this car (Official Visualiser)

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Malcolm Todd

    Malcolm Todd’s ‘Earrings’ Leads Top Gabb Music Songs for Second Month

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Rex Orange County

    Rex Orange County Finds Peace On New Song ‘Hannah Montana’

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Good Health Good Wealth

    Good Health Good Wealth are on the rise

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Clementine Valentine

    Purple Pilgrims – “Outside”

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Blossoms

    Blossoms – Songs From The Wedding Cake

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    U2

    U2 Released “October” 45 Years Ago Today

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Lola Young

    Les secrets de la pop : Lola Young, ou l’art de transformer ses défauts en un hit rassembleur

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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