Alternative rock releases, week 44

This week in alternative rock, reissues and new albums highlight a dynamic landscape of legacy acts and emerging voices. David Bowie's 1978 'Stage' concert film receives a remastering for an immersive arena presentation, while The Flaming Lips and Queens of the Stone Age unveil new albums titled 'The Teardrop Throbs' and 'Perfecth'. Other notable releases include The Church's 'Lacuna', Glasvegas's 'Airy Fairy', and Guided by Voices' 45th album 'Speculation and Gossip'.

1. 01

   David Bowie, Brett Morgen

   David Bowie's 1978 'Stage' concert film to be remastered and presented as immersive arena experience

   Oct 29 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   The Flaming Lips, Steven Drozd, Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett

   The Flaming Lips announce new album The Teardrop Throbs and share single 'God Will Control The Werewolves'

   Oct 29 · 10 outlets

3. 03

   Queens of the Stone Age

   Queens of the Stone Age release new album Perfecth

   Oct 31 · 8 outlets

4. 04

   The Flaming Lips, Steven Drozd

   The Flaming Lips announce new album 'The Teardrop Throbs' on Third Man Records

   Oct 27 · 8 outlets

5. 05

   Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl, DIIV, Loidis

   Queens of the Stone Age unveil new song 'Run Away from the Mob'

   Oct 30 · 6 outlets

6. 06

   My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way, Bert McCracken

   My Chemical Romance confirm plans for new album in 2027

   Nov 3 · 8 outlets

7. 07

   Nickelback

   Nickelback announces new album 'Everything Under the Sun'

   Oct 30 · 5 outlets

8. 08

   The Mission

   The Mission announce new album 'Songs For Kith And Kin' and share 'Kindness Is A Weapon'

   Oct 30 · 5 outlets

9. 09

   Eloy Casagrande, Slipknot

   Eloy Casagrande confirms completion of drum recordings for Slipknot's new album

   Oct 29 · 5 outlets

10. 10

    Guided by Voices

    Guided by Voices announce 45th album Speculation and Gossip

    Oct 29 · 4 outlets

11. 11

    Jim James, My Morning Jacket

    Jim James Announces Memoir

    Oct 28 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    U2, Bono, The Edge

    U2 reveal promise made as schoolboys 50 years ago

    Oct 27 · 4 outlets

13. 13

    My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade, Michael Jackson

    My Chemical Romance Tops Billboard 200 with 'The Black Parade' Reissue 20 Years After Original Release

    Nov 4 · 9 outlets

14. 14

    Currents, Nickelback, Saxon, Darkest Hour

    Monthly Listening: October 2026

    Oct 30 · 3 outlets

15. 15

    Nouvelle Vague, Lescop, Get Well Soon, Depeche Mode

    Nouvelle Vague revisite Depeche Mode

    Oct 30 · 3 outlets

16. 16

    Skumlove, The Smithereens

    SKUMLOVE signs to Candlepower Records, shares cover of 'Blood And Roses'

    Oct 30 · 3 outlets

17. 17

    Steve Kilbey, The Church

    The Church announce new album 'Lacuna'

    Oct 29 · 3 outlets

18. 18

    Richard Dawson, This Is the Kit

    This Is The Kit share new single 'Safety Valve'

    Oct 29 · 3 outlets

19. 19

    Philip Frobos, Omni, Gustaf, Lydia Gammill

    Philip Frobos Announces Solo Album Taste for the Unsavory

    Oct 29 · 3 outlets

20. 20

    Throwing Muses

    Throwing Muses announce 40th anniversary reissue of self-titled debut album

    Oct 27 · 3 outlets

21. 21

    Glasvegas

    Glasvegas announce new album 'Airy Fairy' and share single 'Degüello'

    Oct 27 · 3 outlets

22. 22

    Trentemøller, Sune Rose Wagner, The Raveonettes

    Trentemøller shares 'Your Love Walks Alone' featuring Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes

    Oct 26 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Kid Rock, Eminem, Lil Wayne

    Kid Rock reveals AI was used on new Eminem collaboration

    Nov 2 · 6 outlets

24. 24

    Morphine

    Morphine annonce la sortie de son album inédit Cocoon le 4 décembre 2026 chez Partisan Records

    Oct 30 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Florence + the Machine

    Florence + the Machine Announce Live Album from Everybody Scream Tour

    Oct 30 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    The Big Moon

    The Big Moon announces new album 'Forever'

    Oct 30 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    Korn

    Korn ressort les titres "Chi" et "Kill You" avant son concert à Anvers

    Oct 29 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Nick Cave

    Nick Cave performs 'Into My Arms' live in Copenhagen, 2017

    Oct 28 · 2 outlets

29. 29

    Nieve Ella

    NIEVE ELLA annonce son nouvel album 'elysia'

    Oct 28 · 2 outlets

30. 30

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Red Hot Chili Peppers laid bare in revealing new book from top British photographer

    Oct 27 · 2 outlets

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