Art pop releases, week 41

This week in art pop, new releases and announcements highlight a convergence of experimental soundscapes, orchestral reimaginings, and genre-blurring collaborations. Björk and Peter Gabriel both unveil live orchestral projects, while Grimes and David Byrne explore AI and invention through music. Artists including Chappell Roan, Troye Sivan, and the Pet Shop Boys engage with themes of identity, legacy, and futurism, reflecting the genre’s ongoing evolution.

1. 01

   Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Burna Boy, Palms Trax, Robyn, Slayer, Jeremy Dufrene

   Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Robyn, Morgan Wallen, and Burna Boy to Host GTA VI In-Game Radio Stations

   Oct 10 · 13 outlets

2. 02

   Björk

   Björk announces live orchestral album with the Hamrahlíð Choir

   Oct 9 · 9 outlets

3. 03

   Daniel Pemberton, David Byrne, Elon Musk

   David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton release song 'Let Me Sell You a Dream' for Elon Musk documentary

   Oct 9 · 8 outlets

4. 04

   Grimes

   Grimes announces new AI-themed album Psy Opera, shares first single

   Oct 9 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Chappell Roan, Lola Young, Tinashe, Caroline Polachek, MUNA

   Chappell Roan Announces Benefit Shows Featuring Tinashe, Lola Young, Muna, and Caroline Polachek

   Oct 9 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Pet Shop Boys

   Pet Shop Boys release 'A Man From the Future'

   Oct 9 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Loraine James, Puce Mary, Mabe Fratti, Mark William Lewis

   Loraine James, Puce Mary and Others to Premiere Orchestral Works at Barbican

   Oct 8 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Troye Sivan, Madonna

   Troye Sivan announces new album and discusses 'Party' and 'She's The Best'

   Oct 7 · 3 outlets

9. 09

   Einstürzende Neubauten

   Einstürzende Neubauten's debut album 'Kollaps' turns 45

   Oct 5 · 3 outlets

10. 10

    Nick Cave, Marc Bolan, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

    Nick Cave covers 'Cosmic Dancer' by Marc Bolan & T.Rex

    Oct 9 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Donald Trump, Phil Collins

    Phil Collins Weighs In On “Nasty” Donald Trump, Has An Idea For A Song About America Called “Fat People With Guns”

    Oct 6 · 2 outlets

12. 12

    David Byrne

    David Byrne's 'Sleeping Beauties' explores the afterlife of invention

    Oct 5 · 2 outlets

13. 13

    Split Enz

    Split Enz : comment une bande d’excentriques néo-zélandais a décroché un tube mondial

    Oct 11 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Peter Gabriel

    [News] Peter Gabriel to release new album “o/i” and unveils the single “Face the Wall (Bright-Side Mix)”

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Sufjan Stevens

    Sufjan Stevens dans tous ses états : «Come on feel the Illinoise»

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Björk

    Björk announces orchestral live album with the Hamrahlíð Choir

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    坂本龍一

    Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘1996’ Set for 30th Anniversary Reissue

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Teenage Fanclub, Cameron Winter, Pet Shop Boys

    Teenage Fanclub, Cameron Winter, Pet Shop Boys…: le cahier critique du 9 octobre 2026

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    They Might Be Giants

    They Might Be Giants Released “Factory Showroom” 30 Years Ago Today

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Nick Cave

    Nature Boy #NickCave

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan

    KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan & More Are Getting Special Releases for Record Store Day Black Friday

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    David Bowie

    One of David Bowie’s Most Beloved 80s Hits Came From an Album He Wanted To Forget

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    The Leaf Library

    The Leaf Library – Library Music: Volume Two

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Peter Gabriel

    [News] Peter Gabriel returns with “o/i” a brand-new collection of 13 songs on November 27, 2026

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Getdown Services

    Getdown Services grandit sans devenir sérieux

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Shiner, Radiohead

    Shiner Channel Radiohead On New Single, “Dirty Jazz”

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Agnes Obel

    La playlist franceinfo. Le nouvel album d'Agnes Obel

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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