Weekly International Music News Roundup

Here are the music stories making noise from October 12–16, 2026. This week brings new albums from Fontaines D.C. and Zach Bryan, Blondie’s first album announcement in years, a major U2 tour reveal and plenty of new tracks to add to your playlist.

Releases

Fontaines D.C. release Dopamine Chamber

Fontaines D.C. have released their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber. One of its headline moments is “Where Is Gone?”, a duet with Rosalía that arrived earlier this week. The track brings the two artists together for a slow-burning, cinematic collaboration, and marks a striking guest appearance on a Fontaines D.C. album.

The new record is out now through XL Recordings. Listen to “Where Is Gone?” as part of the album and catch up with the full tracklist on the band’s official release page.

Zach Bryan shares an eight-track project

Zach Bryan has dropped Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs, an eight-track project featuring a collaboration with Lana Del Rey. The guest spot gives the release an extra point of interest for fans of both artists, while the short tracklist makes this a focused new listen rather than a sprawling album.

The project is his latest collection of new material. Find more details in the release announcement from MusicRow.

Blondie announce High Noon

Blondie have announced High Noon, their twelfth studio album and first collection of new material in nine years. It is due February 26, 2027, and the band have shared “Spectral Eyes” as its lead single.

The album brings together Blondie’s familiar punk and rock roots with dance and Latin influences. The confirmed contributors include Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, and Lucius members Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. Check the official album announcement for the tracklist and release details.

New Music Friday: six albums to check out

There are plenty of other fresh releases to explore this Friday, including Stoned Jesus’ Songs to Moon, The Avalanches’ new album, Max Richter’s While the Flood Rages, Mother of Graves’ The Light That Keeps Us, Firebreather’s new album, and Temperance’s Arcani.

That’s a broad mix for a weekend listening session, from heavy and atmospheric records to electronic and modern classical music. NPR’s New Music Friday selection also highlights The Avalanches and Max Richter among this week’s notable releases.

Tours

U2 announce 2027 world tour

U2 have announced The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour, set to begin in February 2027. The first dates announced are in Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires, with Beck supporting. The band say further European and North American dates are still to come.

The announcement arrived alongside a new U2 single, also titled “The Greatest Show On Earth.” For now, the headline is the tour: the first announced stadium dates give fans in Latin America the first chance to plan for the band’s return to the road. See the official U2 announcement for the confirmed dates and ticket information.

Tooth hit the road

Tooth have released “Take Me As I Am” and started a UK headline tour. The new single is their first fresh material since the Restless in Bloom EP, and the shows bring the band’s latest songs to stages around the country. Check the band’s channels for current listings and ticket availability before travelling.

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Singles

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan team up on “expectations”

Olivia Rodrigo has released a remix of “expectations” featuring Chappell Roan. It is Roan’s first featured appearance on another artist’s release, and the pair bring a new twist to Rodrigo’s song with their shared collaborator Dan Nigro involved in the production.

The accompanying video takes the artists into a retro game-show setting, with David Byrne appearing as the host and Dan Nigro making a special appearance. Watch the video and find listening links through the release announcement from Universal Music Canada.

Kingdom of Giants preview Usurper

Kingdom of Giants have shared “10 Cent Martyr” ahead of their next album, Usurper, which is due November 13. The single is a fresh preview of the record and gives fans something new to hear while they wait for the full release. Read more about the track and album plans at The Mosh.

Tate McRae drops “Housewife”

Tate McRae’s new single “Housewife” arrived this week with a video filmed in the South of France. The lavish visuals give the release a bold, playful look, while McRae has described the song as being about “a woman who can’t be contained.” Read more about the single and video at Rolling Stone.

Quick hits

• The Howlers release Heavy. The band’s sophomore album is out now. Find the release details and the band’s upcoming events through Beyond Vinyl.
• King Buffalo share the “Vagabond” video. The track is a preview of the band’s upcoming album Doomsayer. Watch the video and get more details from NextMosh.
• Boneyard release “Hanging Tree”. The new single and video arrive ahead of the band’s album Black Static. See the video on Boneyard’s official site.

That’s the roundup for October 12–16. For last week’s stories, catch up with the previous Weekly International Music News Roundup. And if you want to show off the bands you love, explore the Rock Universe store for officially licensed music merchandise.