Music news on Monday, October 26, 2026

In Music on Monday, October 26, 2026: Tate McRae tops global charts; Flaming Lips announce album. Also: The Flaming Lips announce new album 'The Teardrop Throbs' with single 'God Will Control The Werewolves'; Boyz II Men release first new album in a decade, moving into country music.

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Tate McRae's 'Housewife' debuts at number one on Billboard Global Charts.Billboard · Oct 26, 5:52 PM

The Flaming Lips announce new album 'The Teardrop Throbs' with single 'God Will Control The Werewolves'.Stereogum · Oct 26, 7:04 PM
Boyz II Men release first new album in a decade, moving into country music.Rolling Stone · Oct 26, 3:59 PM
Independent artist RAYE fights against ticketing bots for her upcoming tour.The Ticker · Oct 26, 5:49 PM
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz announce new album 'Lovers Rose' with surprise collaboration.JubileeCast · Oct 26, 6:31 PM
Tally Hall announces six-date reunion tour including Ann Arbor concert.The Detroit News · Oct 26, 6:03 PM

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