Releases of the week

Alternative rock releases, week 41

October 5 to October 11, 2026 · 30 releases

This week in alternative rock, new releases and reissues highlight both emotional tributes and bold artistic reinventions. Power Trip honors Riley Gale with two new tracks, while Grimes explores AI-driven soundscapes on her upcoming Psy Opera. Notable announcements include Björk’s orchestral collaboration, Enter Shikari’s surprise single, and the long-awaited return of Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose. Other highlights span Johnny Marr’s new album, Fat Dog’s second LP, and a live rendition of 'Zombie' by YUNGBLUD and Billy Corgan.

Power Trip Riley Gale Seth Gilmore Trivium Calva Louise
Power Trip release first new music since Riley Gale's death, including 'Precinct 3' and 'Scavenger'
Oct 10 · 17 outlets
Björk
Björk announces live orchestral album with the Hamrahlíð Choir
Oct 9 · 9 outlets
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari release surprise new single 'Higher Ground'
Oct 8 · 8 outlets
Alanis Morissette Brandi Carlile Martin Short Steve Martin
Alanis Morissette Announces First Holiday Album Featuring Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, and Martin Short
Oct 11 · 7 outlets
Jack White Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose to be Reissued and Return to Streaming
Oct 9 · 6 outlets
Grimes
Grimes announces new AI-themed album Psy Opera, shares first single
Oct 9 · 6 outlets
Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub announces new album 'Do Not Dare To Dream'
Oct 9 · 3 outlets
Alien Ant Farm Judge & Jury
Alien Ant Farm releases new single and video 'Gaslighter'
Oct 8 · 4 outlets
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr announces new album
Oct 6 · 4 outlets
Fat Dog
Fat Dog annonce « Cancel Me (I’m Tired) »
Oct 5 · 4 outlets
Skillet
Skillet's John Cooper discusses faith, music, and personal challenges
Oct 10 · 3 outlets
Fat Dog
Fat Dog annonce son deuxième album Cancel Me (I’m Tired)
Oct 10 · 3 outlets
girl in red
girl in red releases new single 'Blue' with accompanying video
Oct 9 · 3 outlets
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow Announces New Album 'Pick You Up'
Oct 9 · 3 outlets
Oasis Noel Gallagher
Oasis announces 2025 reunion tour, streaming special 'Don't Look Back in Anger'}
Oct 9 · 3 outlets
YUNGBLUD Billy Corgan The Smashing Pumpkins
YUNGBLUD and Billy Corgan Perform and Release Live 'Zombie' from Riviera Theatre
Oct 8 · 3 outlets
Jennifer Nettles Carter Faith Margo Price Carly Pearce
Jennifer Nettles and Others Lead Soundtrack for Netflix Film 'Heartland'
Oct 7 · 3 outlets
Alter Bridge
ALTER BRIDGE Releases Music Video for 'Tested and Able' from Self-Titled Album
Oct 7 · 3 outlets
Keo
Keo announce 2027 headline tour across UK, Europe, and North America
Oct 5 · 3 outlets
Einstürzende Neubauten
Einstürzende Neubauten's debut album 'Kollaps' turns 45
Oct 5 · 3 outlets
The Beatles Johnny Marr Blossoms
Blossoms Claim U.K. No. 1 Album, Surpassing The Beatles
Oct 9 · 2 outlets
Royal Blood
Royal Blood rejoice in the power of music on new single, Dead Company
Oct 9 · 2 outlets
Nick Cave Marc Bolan Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave covers 'Cosmic Dancer' by Marc Bolan & T.Rex
Oct 9 · 2 outlets
Calva Louise
Check out Calva Louise’s theatrical new single, La Promesa
Oct 9 · 2 outlets
Billy Bragg Wilco
Wilco and Billy Bragg's Mermaid Avenue Gets Expanded Deluxe Release
Oct 8 · 2 outlets
Ex:Re
Ex:Re releases new track 'Sleep'
Oct 8 · 2 outlets
Duran Duran Horse Meat Disco
Duran Duran announce first-ever vinyl remix album with Horse Meat Disco, ALISSIA, and others
Oct 8 · 2 outlets
Bush
Bush Announces 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of 'Razorblade Suitcase'
Oct 8 · 2 outlets
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World Announces Library Card Release
Oct 8 · 2 outlets
The Keening
The Keening annonce son prochain album avec un nouvel extrait
Oct 8 · 2 outlets

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