New music releases and industry anniversaries for October 2026

The week of October 10 to 18, 2026, features a variety of new musical releases and significant industry anniversaries.

New releases include the album ‘Ghost’ by English singer-songwriter Jamie T, and the album ‘Synonim’ by Meshell Ndegeocello, which features a collaboration with Cat Power. Other notable upcoming singles include works by Cristina Donà, Man Stewart, and several Italian artists such as Cane sulla Luna, Diletta Fosso, and Emanuele Dabbono.

Music history highlights for the week include the 1999 debut of Mos Def, the 1993 release of ‘Four Calendar Café’ by Cocteau Twins, and the 1960 chart success of Mina with Gino Paoli’s ‘Un cielo in una stanza’.