Weekly International Music News Roundup
Welcome to this week’s music news roundup, covering October 23–30, 2026. U2 have added UK and European dates to their 2027 tour, there are new albums from Queens of the Stone Age, Nickelback and more, and Friday brings fresh music from artists including JISOO and Gracie Abrams.
Tours
The biggest tour news of the week comes from U2, who have added UK and European dates to The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour for 2027. The newly announced cities are Stockholm, Paris, Lisbon, Amsterdam, London, Berlin and Milan. The London shows will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and mark the band’s first UK stadium shows in a decade.
There are several ticket-sale dates to keep track of. The U2.com subscriber presale begins November 2, followed by a Visa cardholder presale on November 4. The artist presale starts November 5; fans need to register by Sunday, November 1 to take part. General sale begins Friday, November 6 at 10am local time. You can check the announcement and ticket information on U2’s official tour news page.
Other 2027 tour announcements have brought plenty for rock fans to look forward to. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a European summer tour, while Bruce Dickinson has confirmed a solo tour and Disturbed have confirmed a band tour. Meanwhile, Haute and Freddy have announced Australian dates for March 2027.
From U2’s stadium return to a run of European summer shows, next year is already starting to take shape. If you’re marking tour plans with a band-inspired outfit, browse Rock Universe’s Rockoff officially licensed merchandise for clothing and other music-fan favourites.
New albums
Friday, October 30 brings new albums from Queens of the Stone Age, Nickelback, Dominic Fike and The Snuts. There’s also a fresh release from Polyphia, whose fifth studio album, Be Not Afraid, arrived on October 23.
Queens of the Stone Age’s new album is titled Perfecth. It’s their ninth studio album, and the title is distinctive enough to catch the eye on a new-release list. You can read more about the release from Matador Records. For fans who want to wear their love of the band as well as hear the new record, take a look at Rockoff officially licensed merchandise at Rock Universe.
Nickelback have released Everything Under The Sun, while Dominic Fike’s new album is How To Quit Smoking. The Snuts are also back with Joy In Short Moments. Each adds a new option to a Friday listening queue that spans a range of sounds and artists.
There’s more new music on the way, too. The Flaming Lips have announced their 17th album, The Teardrop Throbs, due in January 2027. It will be their first album in six years, and the lead single, “God Will Control the Werewolves,” is out now. Panchiko have announced a new album called Chimera alongside a new single.
For anyone building a weekend playlist around new records, this week offers a mix of full-length releases and album announcements to follow. From Perfecth and Everything Under The Sun to albums expected next year, there’s plenty to add to your music radar.
Singles and quick hits
New Music Friday on October 30 brings a fresh solo single from JISOO. Her track “ADDICTED” is out today. ILLIT have released the mini-album BREAK EVEN, adding another new release for fans to check out.
There’s more to explore across the day’s releases. Gracie Abrams, The Snuts, Radio Free Alice, Nines and other artists have also put out new music on October 30. That makes today a good time to refresh your playlist and see which new tracks stick.
If you want a reliable starting point for Friday’s releases, Official Charts’ New Music Friday roundup has further listening notes and release listings. You can also browse the Rock Universe music news archive to revisit last week’s roundup and catch up on earlier updates.
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Closing
This week’s roundup has brought new albums, a busy New Music Friday and a growing list of tours for 2027. But if there’s one date to put in your calendar, it’s Friday, November 6: U2’s UK and European tour tickets go on general sale at 10am local time.
Check the presale and registration details before then, and keep an eye on the official U2 announcement for ticket information. For more weekly music updates, visit the Rock Universe news blog, and browse our Rockoff officially licensed merchandise to find bandwear that lets you show what you listen to.