Random music news for Thursday, October 8, 2026

Planet 9 may have been discovered? Are you sure this time? Call me when you are. Meanwhile, there’s music news for October 8, 2026.

1. Why the AI revolution will be bigger to music than Napster.
2. Ticketmaster’s trial over an Oasis ticket debacle has been delayed until 2027.
3. An Oasis musical? It looks like there might be one. Definitely. Okay, maybe.
4. If you’re a Slayer fan, you will DEFINITELY want this new reissue. You’ll see why.
5. There’s a new documentary on the rise of New Wave coming in November.
6. How much are you willing to spend to be a superfan of your favourite artist? Discuss.
7. What’s really involved in mixing a record? Let’s ask Chris Lord-Alge.
8. A rare Led Zeppelin record was discovered thanks to Antiques Roadshow.
9. Spotify is expanding its audiobook business to 180 countries.
10. Dolly Parton’s nephew (and former security guard) sounds like a real piece of work.
11. Into 90s Britpop? Check out these photos.
12. David Byrne of Talking Heads fame reads academic journals for fun. This has resulted in a new book.
13. Limewire is still a thing. It’s also still annoying the music industry.
14. Might we get a Them Crooked Vultures reunion? Josh Homme is up for it. Sort of.
15. Remember the white dress Meg White wore on the cover of the cover of the White Stripes’ Elephant album? It went here.

BONUS: Formula 1 races on Apple TV are going to be in Dolby Atmos.