Weekly International Music News Roundup

Friday, November 13 is bringing a big new album, a long-awaited single and a fresh batch of releases to your playlist. Here’s the music news from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13. For last week’s stories, catch up with our October 30 edition of the Weekly International Music News Roundup.

Albums and tributes

U2’s Carnaval De Luz is out today, marking the band’s first album of new material in nine years. Their 16th studio album features 12 tracks and was produced by Jacknife Lee. The band explores spirituality, friendship, freedom and endurance across a record described as one of their most experimental.

Dolly Parton features on closing track “Torn”, described as her final recording. The album follows earlier singles “Street of Dreams” and “Silencio”. If Carnaval De Luz reaches Number 1 in the UK, it will be U2’s 12th chart-topping album, equalling Bruce Springsteen’s count. Find the album details through Official Charts.

Also released today is 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, a tribute album curated by Victoria Mary Clarke. Bruce Springsteen covers “A Rainy Night in Soho”, Tom Waits takes on “Summer in Siam”, and Hozier and Jessie Buckley perform “Fairytale of New York”. The record also features U2, The Libertines, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. At least half of artist royalties will go to Dublin Simon Community, which supports people experiencing homelessness. Read more about the release from Consequence.

Both records make today a strong one for full-album listening. For music-inspired clothing, browse Rockoff officially licensed merchandise at Rock Universe.

Tours, new tracks and live plans

Fall Out Boy started the week with “ACES”, their first new original single in more than three years. It was produced and mixed by longtime collaborator Neal Avron, following the band’s cryptic “Twilight Town Mall” teasers and interactive mall-themed website.

The band also announced the 36-date “Twilight Of The Punks” tour, their biggest yet, in their 25th anniversary year. The European leg begins in Prague on May 17, 2027, before the UK and Ireland dates:

• May 30: Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• June 1: Dublin, 3Arena
• June 3: Manchester, Co-op Live
• June 5: London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A Day To Remember and Neck Deep will support across the European and UK dates. The North American leg starts in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, with The Offspring, Good Charlotte and The Story So Far supporting. Tickets go on sale today, Friday, November 13, at 12pm local time. Patrick Stump has said that there is no new album currently in the works. See the tour details at NME.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced Entropy, out December 4 as a companion LP to Alien Metal. Stu Mackenzie says the new album’s tracks run at 160 beats per minute in the key of A, compared with Alien Metal at 143 beats per minute in F sharp. First single “Rogue Wave” is out now. The band also announced two North American tours for 2027, with August and October dates including The Gorge and Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. Read more at Pitchfork.

Mammoth, Wolfgang Van Halen’s band, has added four UK headline shows after Deep Purple postponed its tour because of Ian Gillan’s health. Dan Byrne will support at Bristol’s The Fleece on November 18, Southampton’s Engine Rooms on November 19, Manchester’s Rebellion on November 20, and Birmingham’s Asylum on November 22. Florence Black remains the opener for the previously scheduled London show on November 24. Find the announcement via Kerrang!.

Jonas Brothers have announced a three-night residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, with a different set list planned for each night. Clutch revealed a North American tour running from February 5 to April 4, 2027, with Corrosion Of Conformity and Agnostic Front, and released new single and video “Beware The Fever”. More on the Clutch announcement is available from Consequence.

That’s plenty of new music and live dates to add to your radar. Browse Rockoff officially licensed merchandise at Rock Universe and find clothing to wear your music taste.

New Music Friday: albums and singles

Today’s album releases span rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop and K-pop. Alongside U2 and the Shane MacGowan tribute, new albums include:

• Becky Hill, REBECCA
• Jake Bugg, Alamo
• Offset: GMFU
• Snoh Aalegra, Legendary Love
• Girls Aloud: Out Of Control (Deluxe Edition)
• MUNA: Dancing On The Wall (Deluxe Edition)
• ATEEZ, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6

Girls Aloud’s deluxe edition revisits their 2008 album Out Of Control, their biggest-selling studio album, with 811,000 UK chart units. ATEEZ’s 15th EP features title track “UP”.

There’s a wide range of new singles to check out, too. Tom A. Smith’s “Carry That Weight” shares the 22-year-old songwriter’s experience of living with a rare, life-limiting heart condition. His debut album, Golden Gates, is due in April. Jessie Ware has released “Middle Of The Night”, while Tove Lo’s “Blood In Your Eyes” arrives from the GTA VI album, ahead of the game’s November 19 release.

A few more tracks for your listening queue:

• Fall Out Boy: “ACES”
• Hozier and Jessie Buckley: “Fairytale of New York”
• NCT DREAM: “Boogie Woogie”
• Gang of Youths: “Benny’s Video”
• FLO: “Leave You (Never)”
• Delta Goodrem: “Telescope”
• Dan Smith and Ralph Pelleymounter: “Burn The Witch”

For a wider release guide, see Official Charts’ New Music Friday roundup. Put on something new, then explore Rockoff officially licensed merchandise at Rock Universe.

International music news

ATEEZ released their 15th mini album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6, with “UP” as its title track. The release follows three Billboard Number 1 albums for the group.

JISOO has signed with WME for worldwide representation and is set to perform at Coachella in 2027. ILLIT’s Break Even debuted at Number 6 on the Billboard 200, giving the group a new chart milestone. Meanwhile, Tomorrow X Together began their “Steal The Wind” world tour in Seoul.

From new chart achievements to a tour launch, there’s plenty happening across international music. Find Rockoff officially licensed merchandise at Rock Universe and choose clothing that reflects what you love listening to.

One thing to do today

This is a big Friday: U2’s first album in nine years is out, and Fall Out Boy tour tickets go on sale at 12pm local time. Set a reminder for noon, check your local ticket listing, and get ready to book.