The week in music: 2 to 8 November 2026

Another busy seven days. Here are the stories that mattered from 2 to 8 November 2026, each linked to our full report.

1. Gorillaz are coming to India

The virtual band play India for the first time in January, in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Guwahati. It is a landmark date for the region's live scene. Read the full story.

2. Pink Floyd's Animals turns 50

A box set lands on 22 January 2027, with a lost Roger Waters song and a 1977 Oakland bootleg. Read the full story.

3. Rush at the Sphere

Five nights in Las Vegas in May 2027, with tickets from 13 November. Read the full story.

4. A loss

Richard Lloyd, the Television guitarist behind Marquee Moon, died aged 75. Our report.

5. New records and big tours in rock

Kings of Leon released O My Beloved and booked 30 North American shows for 2027 (story). Cage the Elephant announced Dying in Reverse for 5 February 2027 (story). Royal Blood's Dead Company arrives on Friday, followed by seven UK dates (story).

6. Britney turns 25

Britney's anniversary reissue brings five songs nobody has heard, including a Justin Timberlake co-write. Read the full story.

7. Asia and Africa on the road

HYUKOH announced 33, their first full album in six years, plus a 2027 tour with their first US dates since 2019 (story). Tyla's A*POP tour reaches North America on 12 November before heading home to Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg (story).

8. Latin Grammys build-up

Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform alongside Karol G and Bizarrap at the Latin Grammys on 12 November. Read the full story.

9. Crate Diggers

Aphex Twin's Richard D. James Album turned 30, and our writer argues it still sounds unfinished in the best way. Read the feature.

Next week

Keep an eye on our stories page as Latin Grammys week gets under way.