Michael C. Hall’s alternative rock trio Princess Goes trades hypnotic electronic rhythms for explosive drums and guitars on “Heart 2 Heart,” the latest single from their upcoming album 3.
From Gorillaz and Geese to Young Miko, ScHoolboy Q and Militarie Gun, here are six of the best Bay Area concerts happening in October 2026.
Peter Hook & The Light are performing New Order’s Get Ready in full across North America as the founding Joy Division and New Order bassist celebrates the bands’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Novulent has expanded the final chapter of their coming-of-age trilogy with VOL. 3 (Deluxe), a 16-track edition of the Texas alternative artist’s latest album featuring new collaborations with ivri and ThxSoMch. Released August 21, the deluxe edition adds three songs to the original VOL. 3 tracklist: “self destruct,” “two sides” featuring ivri, and “scorched earth”…
Violent Femmes brought their unmistakable folk-punk sound, unusual instrumentation and decades of alternative-radio history to San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival for a joyful afternoon in the trees.
The Paradox delivers the summer’s catchiest pop-punk anthem, Militarie Gun and Mannequin Pussy surprise with a cinematic collaboration, and The Strokes revisit the understated magic that made them indie rock icons.
The Strokes have unveiled the official music video for “Going Shopping,” starring Walton Goggins, ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Reality Awaits. Directed by longtime collaborator Johann Rashid, the playful visual pays tribute to Paul Simon’s classic “You Can Call Me Al” video while launching the next chapter of the legendary New York band’s 2026 album campaign.
Pond are entering a new era with Terrestrials, their eleventh studio album and one of their most focused statements to date. Ahead of the record’s release, the Australian psych-rock innovators have shared the video for “Skyworks,” a politically charged track that explores the contradictions of modern Australian identity.
The Linda Lindas have signed to Reprise Records and Warner Records and unveiled their new single “Burning Out.” The nostalgic yet energetic track arrives alongside a new music video and upcoming tour dates with Bleachers and Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival.
Pond return with “Through the Heather,” a melancholic psych-rock single from forthcoming album Terrestrials, blending post-punk textures, Australian rock influences, and existential atmosphere.
Failure team up with Hayley Williams on “The Rising Skyline,” a delicate new single ahead of Location Lost and a major North American tour.
She Wants Revenge release their Expanded Edition 20th anniversary album, featuring “Sarah Says,” rare demos, and a return to the stage in 2026.