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		<title>Beach Boys’ Mike Love Returns to Stage Amid Ongoing Health Challenges</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mike Love, the 85-year-old co-founder of the Beach Boys, has returned to performing as he continues to deal with health issues that have affected the ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mike Love, the 85-year-old co-founder of the Beach Boys, has returned to performing as he continues to deal with health issues</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that have affected the band&#8217;s touring schedule.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During an October 11 health update, actor and longtime Beach Boys collaborator John Stamos shared concerns about Love&#8217;s condition. Stamos explained that doctors, family members, and friends have encouraged the musician to focus on his recovery, but Love remains determined to perform.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love appeared with the Beach Boys in Cincinnati on October 10, following several months of canceled and postponed performances. During the concert, he remained seated and contributed occasional background vocals while other band members handled most of the lead singing.</span></p>
<p><b>The singer previously revealed that he had experienced bronchitis followed by COVID-19. He has also spoken about the emotional impact of losing his sister.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love has been a central figure in the Beach Boys since the group&#8217;s formation in 1961, contributing to some of its most recognizable songs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His recent return to the stage comes as he continues to manage his health while maintaining his connection with live audiences.</span></p>
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		<title>The Beatles, Drake and Taylor Swift Share Historic Top Five Chart Milestone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Three of music&#8217;s biggest names have reached a new chart milestone, bringing different generations of artists together in the same week. For the ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Three of music&#8217;s biggest names have reached a new chart milestone</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, bringing different generations of artists together in the same week.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the first time, </span><b>The Beatles, Drake and Taylor Swift simultaneously occupy positions in the top five of the Billboard 200 albums</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> chart dated October 17, 2026.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Swift leads at No. 1 with The Life of a Showgirl, extending the album&#8217;s run at the top to 14 weeks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drake follows at No. 2 as HABIBTI jumps from No. 116 following a reissue featuring four additional songs. Meanwhile, The Beatles return at No. 4 with a deluxe edition of their classic album Rubber Soul.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The milestone also brings together the three artists with the most No. 1 albums in the chart&#8217;s history. </span><b>The Beatles lead with 19, while Drake and Swift each have 15.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the artists have previously shared the top 10 in different pairings, all three had never appeared there during the same week.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The achievement highlights the continued chart presence of both classic recordings and contemporary releases.</span></p>
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		<title>Nickelback Announces 2027 Australian Tour, Ending Eight-Year Absence</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Nickelback is heading back to Australia in 2027, marking the Canadian rock band&#8217;s first tour of the country in eight years. The band has announc...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Nickelback is heading back to Australia in 2027, marking the Canadian rock band&#8217;s first tour of the country in eight years.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The band has announced seven performances as part of its Everything Under the Sun Tour, with concerts scheduled throughout October 2027.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The tour will begin October 2 in Perth before continuing through Adelaide, Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane, and Sydney. The final performance is scheduled for October 16 in the Hunter Valley.</span></p>
<p><b>The Australian dates are part of a broader international tour supporting Nickelback&#8217;s upcoming 11th studio album,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Everything Under the Sun, scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fans can expect a combination of the band&#8217;s established hits and material from the new project. Nickelback&#8217;s catalog includes well-known songs such as How You Remind Me, Photograph, and Rockstar.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ticket sales will begin with an artist presale on October 13, followed by additional presale opportunities. General public tickets will be available starting October 16, 2026.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The upcoming shows will give Australian audiences their first opportunity in several years to see the band perform live in their country.</span></p>
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		<title>Alanis Morissette Announces First Holiday Album With Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Alanis Morissette is getting into the holiday spirit with her first Christmas album, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, set for release on Novemb...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Alanis Morissette is getting into the holiday spirit with her first Christmas album, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, set for release on November 6, 2026.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 14-track project brings together traditional Christmas favorites, holiday covers, and two original songs. The announcement also introduces a new recording of Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, featuring </span><b>Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin.</b></p>
<p><b>The album includes contributions from several familiar names, including Martin Short, Amythyst Kiah, and Joy Oladokun.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Their appearances add a collaborative element to a project that explores seasonal music through Morissette&#8217;s distinctive vocal style.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While this marks her first full-length holiday collection,</span><b> Morissette has previously shared individual Christmas recordings.</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The new release brings that interest together in a complete album for the holiday season.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Known for songs such as You Oughta Know, Ironic, and Hand in My Pocket, Morissette has built a career spanning more than three decades.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good Weather for Immaculate Conception adds a seasonal chapter to her discography, combining familiar holiday material with original compositions and guest performances.</span></p>
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		<title>Geordie Greep Cancels Five U.S. Tour Dates Following Misconduct Allegation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Former Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep has canceled five U.S. tour dates following a sexual misconduct allegation that he has publicly denied. The a...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Former Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep has canceled five U.S. tour dates following a sexual misconduct allegation that he has publicly denied.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The allegation surfaced during his October 8 concert in Vancouver, Canada, where flyers accusing the musician of sexual assault were distributed. During an onstage statement, Greep addressed the accusation and shared his account of an encounter at a house party.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greep said he had misinterpreted the interaction and made an unwanted advance. He stated that he apologized immediately and firmly denied the allegation of rape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The musician performed the Vancouver concert without his backing band and said proceeds from the show would support an organization assisting survivors of violence.</span></p>
<p><b>The canceled performances include scheduled stops in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, Denver, and Omaha</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">. A concert in Des Moines remained on the schedule, along with European dates planned for November.</span></p>
<p><b>Greep has not publicly provided a detailed explanation for the cancellations. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">The allegation remains disputed, and the circumstances surrounding the canceled performances have not been fully clarified.</span></p>
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		<title>The Rolling Stones Return to the Studio Just Months After Releasing New Album</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Rolling Stones are back in the recording studio, just three months after releasing their latest album, Foreign Tongues, in July. Jazz saxophonist ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The Rolling Stones are back in the recording studio, just three months after releasing their latest album, Foreign Tongues, in July.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine revealed the latest studio activity during an appearance on BBC Radio 3&#8217;s Private Passions. Pine confirmed that he recently completed another recording session with Mick Jagger for the legendary rock band.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pine previously worked with Jagger on his 1993 solo album, Wandering Spirit, making this another collaboration between the two musicians.</span></p>
<p><b>The new session follows the release of Foreign Tongues, the band&#8217;s 25th studio album and their second collection of original material since 2023&#8217;s Hackney Diamonds.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the recording session confirms that the group remains musically active, the Rolling Stones have not officially announced another album or provided details about the material being recorded.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The band&#8217;s touring future also remains uncertain. Plans for a 2026 UK and European stadium tour were canceled, but Jagger and guitarist Ronnie Wood have previously expressed interest in performing live again.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For now, the latest studio activity confirms that</span><b> the Rolling Stones continue making music more than six decades after forming.</b></p>
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		<title>Broncos stymie Justin Herbert, rally to keep Chargers winless</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new play-caller from the sideline and a pair of forced turnovers in the fourth quarter from the defense allowed the Denver Broncos to rally for a 23-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.</p><p>Bo Nix was 16-of-27 passing for 123 yards, including a game-tying 5-yard TD to Courtland Sutton early in the fourth quarter. Wil Lutz made two late field goals, including a go-ahead 19-yarder with just 5:07 remaining.</p><p>With head coach Sean Payton taking over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb, Denver (3-2) did just enough with 224 yards of total offense, including 68 rushing yards from J.K. Dobbins.</p><p>Justin Herbert was 14-of-24 passing for 121 yards with a touchdown as the Chargers (0-5) remained without a victory. On the final four Los Angeles possessions, Herbert was stopped on fourth down, lost a fumble, was intercepted and finally was sacked to end the game.</p><p>Kimani Vidal had 57 yards rushing for Los Angeles, including a 42-yard TD run. The Chargers finished with 237 yards of total offense.</p><p>The Denver defense ignited the comeback with the Broncos trailing 17-10. Herbert was stuffed on a fourth-and-1 at the Chargers' own 41-yard line with 10:27 remaining, and five plays later, Nix hit Sutton on a 5-yard TD pass for a 17-17 tie.</p><p>On the second play of their next drive, Los Angeles turned the ball over again on a Herbert fumble at the Chargers' 23 that was forced by Zach Allen and recovered by Que Robinson. That led to a 19-yard field goal from Lutz for a 20-17 lead with 5:07 remaining.</p><p>The Broncos again forced a turnover four plays later when Brandon Jones intercepted Herbert with 3:19 remaining.</p><p>The Chargers had taken their first lead of the game in the closing minute of the third quarter at 17-10 when Vidal broke free on his 42-yard touchdown run.</p><p>The season-long issues on offense for both teams were evident in the first half. The Broncos did manage to take a 7-0 lead on their second possession when Dobbins scored on a 2-yard run.</p><p>The Chargers got a 42-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker to pull within 7-3 in the second quarter. The Broncos went up 10-3 with 1:48 remaining in the first half on a 34-yard field goal from Lutz.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rock History (OCT 11-17)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Historic events this week from INXS, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young and Tom Petty OCTOBER 12, 1987: INXS RELEASES KICK Working again with producer...]]></description>
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			<p>Historic events this week from INXS, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young and Tom Petty</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 12, 1987: INXS RELEASES <em>KICK</em></strong></p>
<p>Working again with producer Chris Thomas, who helmed the 2x Platinum <em>Listen Like Thieves</em>, <strong>INXS</strong> delivered their biggest album.</p>
<p><em>Kick</em> featured four US top 10 singles: Need You Tonight (#1), Devil Inside (#2), New Sensation (#3) and Never Tear Us Apart (#5). The album has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 13, 2016: NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE WINNER &#8211; BOB DYLAN</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bob Dylan</strong> made history by becoming the first songwriter to win the Nobel Prize for Literature &#8220;for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.&#8221;</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 14, 1977: DAVID BOWIE&#8217;S <em>&#8220;HEROES&#8221;</em></strong></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Heroes&#8221;</em> is the second installment of <strong>David Bowie</strong>&#8216;s influential Berlin Trilogy which includes <em>Low</em> (January 1977) and <em>Lodger</em> (1979). Continuing the experimental, art-rock direction of <em>Low</em>, the album balances propulsive rock tracks with ambient instrumental soundscapes, famously featuring the unique contributions of <strong>Brian Eno</strong> and <strong>King Crimson</strong> guitarist <strong>Robert Fripp</strong>.</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 14, 1985: <em>LISTEN LIKE THIEVES</em> BY INXS</strong></p>
<p><em>Listen Like Thieves</em> was a crucial international breakthrough for <strong>INXS</strong>, sharpening their sound from new wave into funk-infused rock that was built to fill stadiums. Featuring the US Top 5 hit &#8220;What You Need,&#8221; the record set the stage for their global dominance by successfully capturing the raw, energetic power of their live performances.</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 15, 1973: <em>TIME FADES AWAY</em> BY NEIL YOUNG</strong></p>
<p>Neil Young&#8217;s critically acclaimed and widely-bootlegged <em>Time Fades Away</em> consisted of previously unreleased songs.</p>
<p><strong>Neil Young</strong> calls it his worst album due to an uncomfortable tour plagued by illness, a band member quitting mid-tour, and dealing with the death of guitarist and friend, <strong>Danny Whitten</strong>.</p>

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			<p><strong>OCTOBER 16, 2020: HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED <em>WILDFLOWERS</em> REISSUE</strong></p>
<p>The long-rumored reissue of <strong>Tom Petty</strong>&#8216;s <em>Wildflowers</em> arrived 26 years after the album&#8217;s initial release.</p>
<p>A couple tracks were used for the <em>She&#8217;s the One</em> soundtrack in 1996, and the previously unreleased &#8220;There Goes Angela&#8221; and &#8220;Leave Virginia Alone&#8221; were issued ahead of Wildflowers being reissued.</p>
<p>The massive <em>Wildflowers &amp; All the Rest</em> is available in 2CD, 4CD, 5CD, 3LP and a staggering 9LP Ultra Deluxe Limited Edition.</p>

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		<title>From Ashes to New Scores Second No. 1 Rock Hit of 2026 With Die for You</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[From Ashes to New has secured another major milestone at rock radio, reaching No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single &#8220;Die ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>From Ashes to New </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">has secured another major milestone at rock radio, </span><b>reaching No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single &#8220;Die for You.&#8221;</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to Billboard, the song claims the top spot on the chart dated October 17, 2026, following a 7% increase in radio plays during the October 2–8 tracking period. The achievement gives the Pennsylvania rock band its second chart-topping single of the year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;Die for You&#8221; follows the success of &#8220;Drag Me,&#8221; which reached No. 1 in May. Both songs appear on the band&#8217;s fifth studio album, Reflections, released in April 2026.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The latest achievement places From Ashes to New alongside Shinedown and Three Days Grace as the only acts with multiple Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 hits in 2026.</span></p>
<p><b>The single also marks the band&#8217;s eighth top 10 entry on the chart, </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">continuing a history that began with &#8220;Through It All&#8221; in 2016.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The milestone extends a successful year for Better Noise Music, which has earned four Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 hits in 2026, tying BMG for the year&#8217;s highest total.</span></p>
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		<title>Sheryl Crow Releases New Album Pick You Up With Seven Songs of Hope and Reflection</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sheryl Crow is back with new music, bringing her signature blend of rock, pop, and Americana to her latest project, Pick You Up. Released October 9, t...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Sheryl Crow is back with new music, bringing her signature blend of rock, pop, and Americana to her latest project, Pick You Up.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Released </span><b>October 9,</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the seven-track album was produced by Crow and longtime collaborator Jeff Trott. The project was recorded at Crow’s Old Green Barn home studio and explores themes of freedom, hope, personal connection, and the challenges of modern life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the album’s notable tracks, Freedom Bus, features singer-songwriter Jesse Welles. Crow said the song was inspired by a visit to Arlington National Cemetery during a school trip with her son. The experience prompted her to reflect on the sacrifices made to protect freedom and the importance of understanding different perspectives.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pick You Up continues Crow’s musical journey following her induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Known for hits including All I Wanna Do, Soak Up the Sun, and If It Makes You Happy, Crow has spent decades connecting with listeners through personal storytelling and memorable melodies.</span></p>
<p><b>The new album is now available on major streaming platforms.</b></p>
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