https://tracksandtakes.com/2026-08-18https://tracksandtakes.com/share-home.svg https://tracksandtakes.com/news/joe-rogan-discovers-turnstile/2026-08-18https://tracksandtakes.com/share-joe-rogan-discovers-turnstile.svgJoe Rogan Discovers TurnstileThe podcaster has finally learned about the biggest hardcore band in the world, despite being in the public eye for years. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/pit-always-you/2026-08-18https://tracksandtakes.com/share-pit-always-you.svgThe Pit Is Always For YouA writer reflects on the beauty and danger of the mosh pit at hardcore shows, drawing from their own experiences and observations of the scene. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/rob-thomas-accidentally-smashes/2026-08-18https://tracksandtakes.com/share-rob-thomas-accidentally-smashes.svgRob Thomas Accidentally Smashes Bandmate's In-Ears with Mic StandDuring a performance of 'Bent' at the Illinois State Fair, Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas swung his mic stand into drummer Paul Doucette's head, causing him to exit the stage. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/columbia-house-closes-years/2026-08-18https://tracksandtakes.com/share-columbia-house-closes-years.svgColumbia House Closes After 71 Years of Music SalesThe iconic mail-order media club is shutting down next month, ending a 71-year run that saw it become a powerhouse in the music retail market. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/petey-usa-oooo-must/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-petey-usa-oooo-must.svgPetey USA's Oooo is a Must-ListenPetey USA's latest project, Oooo, is a must-listen for fans of electronic pop and rock music. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/carly-rae-jepsen-lena/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-carly-rae-jepsen-lena.svgCarly Rae Jepsen and Lena Dunham Team Up for 10 Things I Hate About You Broadway MusicalCarly Rae Jepsen and Lena Dunham are collaborating on a new musical based on the 1999 high-school rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You. The production is set to open next year with a star-studded... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/andy-shauf-announces-10th/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-andy-shauf-announces-10th.svgAndy Shauf Announces 10th Anniversary Edition of The Party with Previously Unreleased TracksCanadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his concept album The Party with a deluxe reissue featuring previously unreleased tracks. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/wild-pink-unveils-single/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-wild-pink-unveils-single.svgWild Pink Unveils New Single 'Still Coming Down' Ahead of Album ReleaseIndie rock project Wild Pink is set to release its new album 'Still Coming Down' on August 21, via Fire Talk. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/felt-members-reunite-feel-ad98aa/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-felt-members-reunite-feel-ad98aa.svgFelt Members Reunite as Feel for First Show in 37 YearsThree original members of influential jangle-pop band Felt have reunited as Feel for the first time in decades, performing instrumental versions of their catalogue at the Glas-Goes Pop festival in... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/smug-brothers-announce-album-2470a7/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-smug-brothers-announce-album-2470a7.svgSmug Brothers Announce New Album Pinhole To VortexThe Dayton/Columbus quartet Smug Brothers is set to release a new album titled Pinhole To Vortex, following up last year's *Stuck On Beta*. The album will be released on 9/18 on Anyway, and the band... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/fontaines-confirm-album-dopamine-13732d/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-fontaines-confirm-album-dopamine-13732d.svgFontaines D.C. Confirm New Album Dopamine Chamber, Bring Out Kurt Vile For Their Song He InspiredDublin rockers Fontaines D.C. have confirmed their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, is coming soon. The band has also revealed they will be releasing a numbered first pressing of the LP, available for... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/anna-st-louis-jarvis-c43643/2026-08-17https://tracksandtakes.com/share-anna-st-louis-jarvis-c43643.svgAnna St. Louis and Jarvis Taveniere Launch New Project Panamint with Post Malone CoverThe LA-based singer-songwriter Anna St. Louis and Jarvis Taveniere, a core member of the upstate New York psych-folk band Woods, have teamed up to form a new band called Panamint. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/ty-segall-scores-wrong-ae3618/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-ty-segall-scores-wrong-ae3618.svgTy Segall Scores 'The Wrong Girls' with Mannequin Pussy Cameo and Sheer Mag in Opening CreditsThe new Dylan Meyer film 'The Wrong Girls' features a soundtrack curated by garage and psych-rock connoisseur Ty Segall, with appearances by Mannequin Pussy, Sheer Mag, and Tacocat. https://tracksandtakes.com/news/best-songs-week-2b116d/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-best-songs-week-2b116d.svgThe 5 Best Songs Of The WeekStereogum staff picks the top new songs of the week, featuring a mix of shoegaze, heavy rock, and electronic beats. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/noah-kahan-brings-out-82818e/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-noah-kahan-brings-out-82818e.svgNoah Kahan Brings Out Chappell Roan forNoah Kahan surprised fans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, by bringing out Chappell Roan to perform their duet of (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/cradle-announce-album-get-0b78ea/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-cradle-announce-album-get-0b78ea.svgThe Cradle Announce New Album *Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs* with Lead Single 'Human...Paco Cathcart returns to the Cradle moniker for a new album, *Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs*, set for release this fall. The first single, 'Human Nature,' is now available, with the full LP... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/frankie-valli-denies-retirement-6e8161/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-frankie-valli-denies-retirement-6e8161.svgFrankie Valli Denies Retirement Rumors, Brother Apologizes for False AlarmFrankie Valli has denied rumors of his retirement, contradicting a statement made by his brother Bobby. The 92-year-old doo-wop legend had been scheduled to perform tour dates earlier this year but... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/courtney-love-updates-solo-bb0dc9/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-courtney-love-updates-solo-bb0dc9.svgCourtney Love Updates Solo Album, Opens Up About Near-Death ExperienceCourtney Love has shared an update on her upcoming solo album, stating that it is complete and 'a really good record'. She also spoke about her health struggles in 2019, which almost resulted in her... https://tracksandtakes.com/news/twisted-teens-share-dark-197195/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-twisted-teens-share-dark-197195.svgTwisted Teens Share Dark, Unconventional New Track 'toe'New Orleans punk duo Twisted Teens debut a hauntingly different song, 'toe,' featuring a bizarre voicemail narrative and a departure from their usual energetic style. (Source: Stereogum) https://tracksandtakes.com/news/slipknot-confirm-sid-wilson-52cd95/2026-08-16https://tracksandtakes.com/share-slipknot-confirm-sid-wilson-52cd95.svgSlipknot Confirm Sid Wilson Fired After 28 YearsThe metal group has officially confirmed the departure of turntablist Sid Wilson, citing issues with his behavior towards bandmates. 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