New pop rock releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in pop rock, new holiday releases and long-awaited returns take center stage, with Olivia Rodrigo unveiling her first festive track 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon, and Elton John teaming up with CMAT on a reimagined 'Step Into Christmas.' Meanwhile, The Cure's Robert Smith confirms new music and a 2027 tour, while Kings of Leon announce both a new album, 'O My Beloved,' and a North American tour. Other highlights include Sam Fender's cover of The Rolling Stones for a Christmas ad, and the reissue of Rainbow's 'Finyl Vinyl' for its 40th anniversary.

1. 01

   Ben Marshall, Cynthia Nixon, Olivia Rodrigo, The Waitresses, Mariah Carey

   Olivia Rodrigo releases holiday single 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon

   Nov 8 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   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

3. 03

   Olivia Rodrigo

   Olivia Rodrigo announces first-ever holiday song 'take me home (4 christmas)'}

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

4. 04

   The Cure, Robert Smith

   The Cure's Robert Smith announces new music and 2027 tour plans

   Nov 5 · 10 outlets

5. 05

   Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, The Cure, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicks

   Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks, and The Cure to feature on 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' soun…

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

6. 06

   Caleb Followill, Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan, Gurriers, Jashim

   Kings of Leon announce personal new album 'O My Beloved'

   Nov 6 · 9 outlets

7. 07

   Sam Fender, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger

   Sam Fender covers The Rolling Stones for John Lewis Christmas ad

   Nov 4 · 8 outlets

8. 08

   CMAT, Elton John

   Elton John and CMAT release reworked version of 'Step Into Christmas'

   Nov 5 · 7 outlets

9. 09

   Kid Rock, Eminem, Lil Wayne

   Kid Rock reveals AI was used on new Eminem collaboration

   Nov 2 · 6 outlets

10. 10

    Ghost

    Ghost’s mega-hit Mary On A Cross has been streamed one billion times on Spotify

    Nov 6 · 5 outlets

11. 11

    Harry Styles, Talking Heads

    Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency boosts venue revenue

    Nov 5 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    Kings of Leon

    Kings of Leon announce 2027 North American tour and new album 'O My Beloved'

    Nov 7 · 4 outlets

13. 13

    Charlotte Wessels, The Obsession

    Charlotte Wessels et The Obsession dévoilent le single « Incubus »

    Nov 5 · 4 outlets

14. 14

    Rainbow

    Rainbow's 'Finyl Vinyl' Announced for 40th-Anniversary Remastered Reissue

    Nov 7 · 3 outlets

15. 15

    Tegan and Sara

    Tegan and Sara release new holiday songs 'I Love Christmas' and 'A December to Remember'

    Nov 9 · 4 outlets

16. 16

    Bryan Adams

    Bryan Adams announces new album How's It Goin'

    Nov 6 · 3 outlets

17. 17

    Juanes

    Juanes announces greatest hits album to mark 25 years in music

    Nov 4 · 2 outlets

18. 18

    Bonnie Tyler

    Bonnie Tyler announces Christmas single, her final recording

    Nov 3 · 3 outlets

19. 19

    Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender

    Sam Fender reprend les Rolling Stones pour Noël, Mick Jagger salue la reprise

    Nov 8 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Laura Niquay

    Nir Wactenama annonce une tournée en 2024

    Nov 7 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    U2

    ALBUM REVIEW: U2 Still Reach For Something New On ‘Carnaval De Luz’

    Nov 7 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    Valley

    Valley Premiere Sky Burial EP in Full; Out Tomorrow

    Nov 6 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Bryan Adams

    Born 67 Years Ago Today in Canada, the 80s Rock Superstar Who Turned a $1 Record Deal Into More Than 75 Million Albums…

    Nov 6 · 2 outlets

24. 24

    Jamie Miller, Taylor Swift

    Jamie Miller’s ‘Babydoll’ Is U.K.’s No. 1 Single for a Third Straight Week

    Nov 6 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    Johnny Cash's 'Unchained' Released 30 Years Ago

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    MUNA, Avalon Emerson, Romy

    Muna announce deluxe edition of Dancing On The Wall with Avalon Emerson remix

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    Nickelback

    Nickelback annonce 'Everything Under The Sun'

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

28. 28

    Editors

    Editors annonce l'album 'Surface, Echo & Sound'

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

29. 29

    David Bowie

    David Bowie : un spectacle immersif rend hommage à sa tournée de 1978 à Berlin

    Nov 4 · 2 outlets

30. 30

    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers release 'Origins 1971-1978'

    Nov 3 · 2 outlets

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