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THE MOUNTAIN GOATS Have Their New Album ‘DAYS’ Out – UK/Europe Tour In October
9 August 2026
Californian rock vets THE MOUTAIN GOATS are
on a hearty roll on their brand new nostalgic LP,
their 24th, baptized DAYS.
They will promote it in October in the UK and Europe.
5th October, Helsinki, Finland – Kuudes Linja *
7th October, Stockholm, Sweden – Nalen *
8th October, Oslo, Norway – Vulkan Arena *
10th October, Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset *
11th Oct Berlin, DE – Metropol
13th October, Ghent, Belgium – De Centrale *
14th October, Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenberg *
16th October, Manchester, UK – Albert Hall #
18th October, Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street #
19th October, Glasgow, UK – Barrowland Ballroom #
21st October, London, UK – Hackney Church #
23rd October, Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon #
* with Craig Finn
# with Craig Finn and the Band of Forgiveness
DAYS
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THE BEATLES – Deluxe Edition Of 1966 Masterpiece ‘RUBBEL SOUL’ Lands in October
30 July 2026
This year marks the 60th birthday (3 December)
of THE BEATLES‘s 1966 masterpiece RUBBER SOUL.
For the occasion a massive special edition will be released
October 2nd. More info and pre-order info HERE.
The 5LP Super Deluxe Box Set includes the new half-speed mastered stereo mix,
the 26-track collection of Sessions recordings that includes early versions of songs
that deepen and expand the story of the album across two half-speed mastered LPs,
the original mono album, the original Capitol US album, and a 7” of the non-album
single.
Each LP is pressed on 180g heavyweight black vinyl, inside poly-lined inner sleeves within individual album sleeves, alongside 88-page hardback book with a John Lennon foreword, introduction by Paul McCartney, photos, in-depth album background and track notes, all housed in a 12” slipcase.
Here’s a preview with the 1st take of Macca ballad Michelle.
1966
Goodbye MINISTRY
25 July 2026
AL JOURGENSEN, mastermind of legendary industrial metal tormentors MINISTRY,
just announced the final stand of the band after a tumultuous journey since 1981.
They bagged their 17th and final LP, named Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).
It’ll hit the streets on October 30th.
Jourgensen: “I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done. It’s time to herd goats.”
Here’s the pulverizing lead single.
Along with the sad news for their millions of fans around the world,
a final Europe/UK tour is unveiled. No sign, thus far, of North American
or other dates, but they will come for sure.
OASIS’ 2nd Album ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ Crowned As The Biggest UK Studio Album Of All Time
23 July 2026
The Official Charts Company controls the only official, weekly measure of what is
popular in music in the United Kingdom. They celebrated their 70 birthday yesterday.
For the festive occasion they unveiled exclusively the Official Biggest Albums of all time, based on combined UK sales and streaming data.
And the winner is… OASIS with their 2nd one
WHAT’S THE STORY (MORNING GLORY)?
Discover the full list here.
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