New Music Friday is back with a packed October 9th, 2026 release slate, spanning Heavy Metal, Hardcore, Extreme Metal, Doom, Punk, Prog, and more. Browse the full list below, and support the artists through the official links to each release!
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced this week that individual artist grants through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will double from $5,000 to $10,000, the first increase in nearly twenty years. If you make music, art, or film in New York City, applications are open now. Details below. Continue reading
Turnstile made their debut on Saturday Night Live last night (October 3rd, 2026), performing their hit song “Birds” from their 2026 Grammy-winning album Never Enough, plus a medley of “I Care” and “Dull.” The band brought their legendary live show energy to network television, watched by millions. The show’s guest host was actress Dakota Johnson, and a surprise drop-in from Taylor Swift with a cameo in Johnson’s monologue and later joined the band for joyful backstage meetups, including cake and group photos. The band is currently on their biggest headline tour of North America ever, supporting their current album Never Enough: Versions. Watch the clips now! Continue reading
