The comic book releases for the week of September 9, 2026, feature prominent new debuts and issues across major and indie publishers. Top highlighted titles include police-focused Gotham stories, early concepts for Spawn, Bronze Age Marvel crossovers, Hollywood murder mysteries, and sci-fi horror.
Australian indie rock band Ups and Downs has released Radio Is Dead, their first EP of original music in ten years. To support the release, the band will embark on a four-date tour across Queensland and New South Wales in October.
The Cranberries have released "Live At The London Astoria II, 1994" for the first time on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. The 15-track album captures the Irish rock band performing shortly before achieving global superstardom with their second studio album.
Québec City melodic punk band Still Insane has released a new 12-track album titled "When Friendship's Not Enough" through Thousand Islands Records. Marking the group's 20th anniversary, the fast-paced record focuses on themes of personal relationships, independence, and the shared bond of playing music together.
Rock band The Calling has returned to radio charts with their single Dust, which reached No. 40 on the Hot AC chart. The band also surpassed 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify as they prepare to release their third studio album, Before The World Turns To Dust.
Soft Science is releasing their fifth album, Sand, in September 2026. The ten-track record expands on the Northern California band's signature blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and post-punk, combining layered twin twelve-string guitars, electronic textures, and ethereal vocals with hook-filled melodies.
Swedish heavy metal band Scarblade has signed with record label Wormholedeath to release their album, Guardians of Time, on October 30, 2026. The album blends traditional and modern heavy metal elements. The band has released the title track as the lead single alongside an official music video.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced their 30-game 2027 Spring Training schedule, marking their 30th season training in Jupiter, Florida. Running from February 19 to March 21, the slate includes 15 home games and 15 road games, featuring 19 total contests at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Liverpool post-punk band The Room has released their album Doom Pop! through 9x9 Records. Recorded at Ark Studios in Liverpool, the eleven-track release updates the group's original independent sound with concise, pop-oriented post-punk arrangements.
Pennsylvania musician and producer Robin Ross has collaborated with vocalist Carmine Gontz to release the single Blood Lines. Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Music Studio and released through RPM Entertainment, the hard rock track explores generational ties, family memories, and shared legacies.
