Alternative rock releases, week 42

This week in alternative rock, new albums and singles emerge from a diverse range of artists, including Blondie with their album High Noon and the single Spectral Eyes, and The Smashing Pumpkins with the release of Black Stars. Notable collaborations include Justice working with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard on a project titled Flow…, while The Pretty Reckless unveil a new version of About You featuring Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. Other highlights include Doechii’s Swamp Sessions series, Grimes’ AI-inspired but human-crafted Psy Opera track Accelerando, and the reunion of Heavens To Betsy, marking their first performance since 1991.

1. 01

   Justice, Tame Impala, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, SZA, The Rolling Stones, Blondie

   Justice to compose original score for Grand Theft Auto VI, collaborate with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard on 'Flow…

   Oct 18 · 28 outlets

2. 02

   Blondie, Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Clem Burke

   Blondie announce new album High Noon, share single Spectral Eyes

   Oct 16 · 19 outlets

3. 03

   Big Thief, Grateful Dead

   Big Thief launch live archive with concert recordings

   Oct 15 · 11 outlets

4. 04

   Doechii, Doja Cat

   Doechii releases new single 'Bombs' as part of her Swamp Sessions series

   Oct 14 · 9 outlets

5. 05

   A Perfect Circle

   A Perfect Circle Unveils Music Video for 'Starless'

   Oct 15 · 9 outlets

6. 06

   The Smashing Pumpkins, Butch Vig

   Smashing Pumpkins release new song 'Black Stars' for Hunger Games soundtrack

   Oct 16 · 8 outlets

7. 07

   Staind

   Staind release new single 'Ghosts'

   Oct 15 · 7 outlets

8. 08

   The Pretty Reckless, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Pat Smear, Smear

   The Pretty Reckless release new version of 'About You' featuring Dave Grohl and Pat Smear

   Oct 17 · 6 outlets

9. 09

   American Football, Robert Smith, The Cure

   American Football release acoustic cover of The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry'

   Oct 15 · 6 outlets

10. 10

    tAKiDA

    tAKIDA dévoile le single « Tale Of Four Broken Men »

    Oct 17 · 4 outlets

11. 11

    Teenage Fanclub

    Teenage Fanclub announces new album 'Do Not Dare To Dream'

    Oct 13 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    Grimes, Elon Musk

    Grimes announces new album 'Psyopera' featuring dark, rave-inspired single 'Accelerando'

    Oct 12 · 4 outlets

13. 13

    Saliva, Limp Bizkit, Sam Rivers

    SALIVA Releases Music Video For 'Rivers', Dedicated To Late LIMP BIZKIT Bassist SAM RIVERS

    Oct 18 · 3 outlets

14. 14

    EELS

    Eels annonce son album Cookie Happened

    Oct 17 · 3 outlets

15. 15

    Matmatah, Suzanne Vega

    Matmatah reprend Luka de Suzanne Vega contre les violences sexuelles

    Oct 16 · 3 outlets

16. 16

    Cro‐Mags, Turnstile

    CRO-MAGS Launch New Version Of 'It's The Limit' From Upcoming 'The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel' Album

    Oct 16 · 3 outlets

17. 17

    Alanis Morissette, Steven Page

    Alanis Morissette and Steven Page announce holiday albums

    Oct 15 · 3 outlets

18. 18

    Randy Rhoads, Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine

    Tom Morello holds Randy Rhoads' guitar for the first time

    Oct 13 · 3 outlets

19. 19

    Kings of Leon

    Kings of Leon Announce New Single 'KOYSAR' from Forthcoming Album

    Oct 16 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    The Keening

    [News] THE KEENING unveils official full stream for new album “Devotion” out now on Relapse Records

    Oct 16 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    John Mayer

    John Mayer teases new single 'I'll Run Away With You'

    Oct 16 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Doja Cat

    Doja Cat to debut tour film shot with Ray-Ban Meta glasses

    Oct 16 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Enter Shikari

    Enter Shikari shares new 'Live From The Golden Age' session video

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

24. 24

    Beck

    Beck performs 'Ride Lonesome' live with Sydney Symphony Orchestra

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Kate Nash

    Kate Nash releases new single 'Freedom Of Me' exploring free speech and sexual abuse

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    Heavens to Betsy

    Heavens To Betsy reunite and release video from first show since 1991

    Oct 15 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    Land of Talk

    Land of Talk share new double single 'Dogs' and 'Cats'

    Oct 14 · 2 outlets

28. 28

    Wire

    Wire's 'The First Letter' turns 35

    Oct 14 · 2 outlets

29. 29

    Palaye Royale

    PALAYE ROYALE dévoile le clip de « Lost In Translation »

    Oct 14 · 2 outlets

30. 30

    Michael Stipe, Monica Lewinsky

    Michael Stipe Announces Debut Solo Album Release Plan

    Oct 13 · 2 outlets

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