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Rogers has announced a partnership bringing the Backstreet Boys to Canada, according to the Globe and Mail. The news has people talking about the veteran boy band's return to Canadian stages and what the telecom's involvement means for fans hoping for tickets.

A Master Gardener reports that the herb demonstration garden in front of the local extension office has been left essentially unattended for years. After the office put out a call for a new head gardener to take over its care, the writer volunteered for the role and announced the news warmly, sharing plans to revive the neglected beds.

Olivia Colman is reading aloud a document from 1618 in which an Englishwoman set out a list of demands for her husband. The piece, shared by Global Museum, is being circulated for its humour and its glimpse into marriage expectations four centuries ago, with Colman's reading drawing attention to early modern women's voices.

The Aftershock festival has announced its 2026 edition, billing it as a record-setting event with more than 140 bands and an expected crowd of 160,000 fans. Organizers say the lineup and scale will be the biggest in the festival's history, drawing heavy interest from rock and metal fans planning ahead for the event.

On the latest Bandcamp Friday, listeners are recommending albums to buy directly from artists, including Boston queer folk act Sweet Petunia's 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown', shoegaze and dreampop band Paper Lady's 'Idle Fate', and experimental noise artist Vorhex Angel's 'Drain'. Bandcamp Fridays waive the platform's fees so more money goes to musicians, prompting regular waves of shared recommendation lists.

Residents south of San Francisco are pointing to a narrow band of white fog visible along the ocean coastline in National Weather Service imagery, with one local noting how fortunate they feel to live in the area it covers. The striking visual of marine fog hugging just that stretch of coast has people sharing and commenting on the region's famously localized summer weather patterns.

The band Waxlimbs has released a new single, "Firestorm in Evening," which is now available on streaming platforms and Bandcamp. The announcement went out on Bandcamp Friday, the monthly event when the platform waives its fees so more money goes directly to artists. The track is described as alternative music, and the band is encouraging listeners to stream or purchase it across all services.

Japanese punk band HEY-SMITH has announced a United States tour, announcing they will play across the American mainland alongside Arizona punk act Authority Zero. The band shared the news enthusiastically in both Japanese and English, telling fans they are excited to hit the road in the US, with details available on the band's official website.

A new Swans live album has been released. Fans are sharing the news on release day, with listeners saying the band's live recordings are typically powerful and expecting this one to be no exception. The release features frontman Michael Gira's long-running experimental rock project, known for its intense and lengthy performances.

A concert film capturing Cameron Winter's solo performance at Carnegie Hall is drawing strong praise from critics, with Variety calling it a rapturous portrait of the singer's stage presence. The review highlights the intimacy and emotional weight of the performance, positioning the film as a notable music release for fans of Winter's work beyond his band Geese.

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says the Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for faster broadband and satellite deployment, praising the move in a press release issued on September 30, 2026. The think tank frames the decision as a boost for expanding high-speed internet access and accelerating the rollout of satellite-based connectivity across the United States.

San Diego rock band P.O.D. has released a new official music video for the song Outbreak, featuring Cory Brandan, formerly of Norma Jean. The track is drawing strong attention from fans of the band, marking a notable new release from the long-running group whose recent output has been closely followed by their audience.

Gorillaz played Madison Square Garden, with Rolling Stone describing the night as an unforgettable party for the packed New York crowd. The virtual band led by Damon Albarn blended its catalogue of animated pop and hip-hop hits in what reviewers are calling one of their standout live performances.

Tokyo-based melodic metal band Hagane have signed a worldwide physical deal with Austrian label Napalm Records, excluding Japan, as they push beyond their home market. The partnership will bring the band's upcoming releases to international audiences, marking a major step in their bid for a global fanbase and wider recognition outside the Japanese metal scene.