#album-release

#album-release

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The Format have formalized their comeback with a new album, Boycott Heaven, out January 23rd, 2026, via their own The Vanity Label. As a first preview, the indie pop band has released their new single, "Holy Roller." Stream it below. The reunion album is the duo of Nate Reuss (of fun. fame) and Sam Means' first full-length since 2006's Dog Problems. Produced by Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers), the project features O'Brien on bass and Matt Chamberlain on drums.

The long-awaited sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues in theaters today (September 12th), 41 years after the release of the iconic 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Along with the movie comes a new album titled The End Continues, featuring Spinal Tap joined by guest performers Paul McCartney, Elton John, and country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. The 13-track album includes nine brand-new songs, along with new recordings of four classics from the original film featuring the aforementioned guests.

Armand Hammer and the Alchemist are getting back together for a new album. After connecting on 2021's , they'll drop on November 7 via billy woods' Backwoodz Studioz. The project will feature guest contributions from Earl Sweatshirt, Quelle Chris, Cleo Reed, Pink Siifu, Kapwani, and Silka. See the tracklist and the album artwork, by M. Musgrove, below. Ahead of the album's release, on Thursday, October 23, Armand Hammer and the Alchemist will play a show together at Los Angeles' Lodge Room.

There were 16 men on a fishing boat, but only three survived the storm, and one of those went missing, and is presumed dead. That leaves me and Peter Balkan, whose health is failing as his apocalyptic visions dissipate in the spray at the shore.

Chicago post-rock staples Tortoise are back with their first new album in nine years. arrives on vinyl, CD, and digital download on October 24, via International Anthem and Nonesuch, with the album coming to digital streaming platforms on November 11. Today, Tortoise are sharing the new song "Layered Presence," with its Mikel Patrick Avery -directed music video. Check it out below.

Fujii Kaze comes across a bit shy at first, but after he gets comfortable, his quirky sense of humor and high cheekbones evoke a slightly subdued Jack Sparrow. The relaxed tone in his voice matches his comfy clothing, punctuated by cool accessories - a chic pair of third-eye sunglasses and sandals. For the cover photo of his latest album, Kaze wears a long head covering draped over his bleached blond locks. The one he came in today was sewn by his mom.

This album was a true undertaking, exciting and torturous in equal measure,

Typically, Lana Del Rey bucks trends. But her country album has taken so long, it slots in with some of the biggest releases of the past few years: Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Post Malone's F-1 Trillion, and everything Morgan Wallen has released. Del Rey finally confirmed that her next album, the country one, will be titled Stove and released in January 2026. And, yes, she's well aware that Stove will be accidentally on trend.

Canadian artist Katie Stelmanis has announced a new album as Austra, her first since 2020's HiRUDiN. Chin Up Buttercup is due out November 14 via Domino. She co-produced it with Kieran Adams, taking inspiration from Madonna's Ray of Light, and she says it's a narrative about "the alienating feeling of being heartbroken in a world that's awkward and inconvenienced by your pain."

Metalcore/deathcore vets The Acacia Strain have announced their annual two-day holiday extravaganza, "Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho," which goes down in Albany on December 13 & 14 at Empire Live. "Merry TASMAS, Round Two," says vocalist Vincent Bennett. "Everyone has an Xmas festival now. Guess what? Next year, we are doing Thanksgiving. Come pit and be merry!"

The self-directed video for the track "I, Darling" shows Tyler, the Creator in vibrant scenes as he connects with various women, featuring several notable cameos.

J.I.D has announced a three-leg world tour, 'God Does Like World Tours,' to support his new album God Does Like Ugly, featuring several prominent artists.

Chris Bailey recorded a new album, Long March Through the Jazz Age, before his death in 2022, featuring deeper and more profound vocal performances. The album will be released on November 28.

Earl Sweatshirt has officially announced his next studio album titled Live Laugh Love, set to release on August 22nd.

Steve Lacy's new song "Nice Shoes" is described as a trailer for a significant new phase in his career, marking a return since 2022.

"There's a world-building component that feels like the driving force of this record. Many of these character-driven songs come from a time and place where we were finding our voice musically, and it's been so gratifying to not only revisit it through the lens of who and where we are now, but to expand on it."