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Somewhere, in someone’s basement or garage, your next favorite band is probably working out their very first song right now. Here are a few of the best local scenes in 2026, full of acts that are poised to make waves beyond the cities they call home. Mexico City KEY ARTISTS: Diles Que No Me Maten (above), Los Blenders, Unperro Andaluz THE SOUND: Rawk! Psych-rock, garage rock, post-punk — these bands can do it all. THE BACKSTORY: Following in the footsteps of rock en español forefathers like Café Tacvba and Caifanes, these bands represent a new generation. PROMISING SIGNS: When Vans…

Five years after Crying in H Mart, Japanese Breakfast‘s Michelle Zauner has revealed her next book: Thank You for Your Suffering. The memoir, out April 27, 2027 via Penguin Random House, traces Zauner’s year in South Korea, connecting with her family in Seoul and learning Korean in the hopes of reading her late mother’s diary. It details her journey of living in a foreign city — from the apartment she moves into with her husband and bandmate (Peter Bradley), to the difficulty of learning the language — and her newfound connection to her roots. Crying in H Mart, which stemmed…

The neverending tease that is the Grand Theft Auto VI rollout has finally hit the mother lode. The much-anticipated video game today launched a 34-song soundtrack with six original songs from the likes of Travis Scott, Yung Lean, and, on a track called “Sexy Magic,” PinkPantheress, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Fred Again.., and the French DJ Etienne de Crécy. Listen to all of the songs below, ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album on November 19, alongside the game, via Atlantic/Rockstar.Aside from “Sexy Magic,” the launch songs include Scott’s, which is produced by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo;…

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is getting an official album featuring 34 original songs from artists such as Travis Scott, Fred Again.., PinkPantheress and more. Earlier this week, a number of artists teased their involvement in the Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack and now Rockstar games has announced ‘Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album’ will be released November 19 alongside the long-awaited game. “‘Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album’ features 34 original tracks that capture the electric energy of Grand Theft Auto 6’s world of Vice City and Leonida, with a genre-defying roster of the most…

“Two fat fingers” — that’s how Geddy Lee describes it. The singer and bassist for Rush is sitting in a private room of a restaurant that doubles as a wine cellar, and he’s just pulled a few choice selections from the shelf. He uncorks one and serves Alex Lifeson, fellow founding member and guitarist, who deadpans, “Oh, I’ve stopped drinking …but I’ll just start again now.” Lee fills his glass from a second one, bantering away with his lifelong pal before picking up a third bottle. It’s not vino but a rich, brown spirit. Macallan 25, to be exact. This…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of the best parts of bringing home a new guitar is that first whiff of freshly finished wood on your latest axe. But if you’re not planning to add another six-string to your collection just yet, Fender and Voluspa are offering the next best thing: Candles. The two brands have teamed up on a limited-edition lineup of guitar-inspired scents, launching Sept. 17. The Fender and Voluspa Three Chord collection includes multiple options — Vanilla Voltage, Strawberry Rush,…

The Heartbreakers have reunited alongside Chris Stapleton, for a rare live performance at the Americana Awards 2026. Check it out below. This year’s edition of the event took place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last night (Wednesday September 17). At the ceremony The Heartbreakers were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and to mark the occasion, founding members Ron Blair, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell and Stan Lynch joined uo for their first live performance together in nine years. It was country music legend Chris Stapleton who joined them for the performance, helping them break out ‘American Girl’ and ‘Breakdown’.…

Porridge Radio‘s Dana Margolin has shared her debut solo single ‘Big Beautiful Sound’. Check it out below. READ MORE: The Big Read – Porridge Radio: “I’ve always known that we’re the best band in the world” The Brighton band announced their split in January 2024, sharing the goodbye single ‘Don’t Want To Dance’, followed by their final EP, ‘The Machine Starts To Sing’ in February. They later embarked on a farewell tour and played their final show in Glasgow back in December. Now Margolin has shared the first taste of her work as a solo artist with ‘Big Beautiful Sound’. Written alongside…

The Soundboks Rider speaker is its lightest to date, while keeping the big sound the brand has become known for If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Soundboks party speakers are among our favorites for their rugged design and great sound, and the Danish audio brand is dropping a new, more portable model. The Rider boasts the same durable design as its larger speakers, but packed into a smaller, 14-pound package. It’s available now for $599. While most party speakers pack features like flashy LED…

Kate Nash has announced a new album, ‘Cailín’, and released a powerful new single, ‘Spilt Milk’. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Kate Nash on OnlyFans, The Lottery Winners and saving the music industry: “Major labels are scared – and they should be” Back in April, Nash shared a poignant cover of Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Famine’. At the time, she said she had been inspired by the phrase ‘The English can’t remember history, while the Irish can’t forget it,’ and had been delving into her Irish heritage. Now, she’s announced that the track is part of her upcoming album ‘Cailín’, which will…