Dark Horse Records will release “Joe Strummer 003: The 101’ers Years (1974-1976)” on November 20, a collection the label describes as the definitive compilation of recordings by Strummer’s pre-Clash band. The 3CD deluxe edition includes 48 tracks, among them 15 previously unreleased demos and 21 live recordings, along with a 48-page hardback book featuring rare imagery and writings by Strummer, a foreword by Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock and liner notes by 101’ers member Richard Nother Dudanski. A double-LP edition will also be available.

The set was produced by David Zonshine, with the demo and live material restored from original cassette tapes by Paul Hicks, who has worked with the Beatles, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones. According to the announcement, the collection includes the first known recordings of Strummer, including an early version of what became “Jail Guitar Doors” and a live recording of “Junco Partner,” a song he later covered with the Clash.

The 101’ers formed out of a Maida Vale squat and became fixtures on London’s mid-1970s pub rock circuit before disbanding in June 1976, shortly after sharing a bill with the Sex Pistols. Future Clash bandmates Mick Jones and Paul Simonon were reportedly in attendance at the band’s final show.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by FunHouse Entertainment.

Indie band The Hails have released “Ducks on the Pond,” the final single from their upcoming sophomore album Duckpond, due out October 23 via ONErpm. According to the band, the song is a tongue-in-cheek take on online gambling culture, with lead singer Robbie Kingsley saying the lyrics target the willingness of young men in particular to fall into compulsive gambling habits.

Duckpond was produced by Brandon Shoop, whose credits include Role Model, Dijon and Junior Varsity. The band, whose members are based in Miami, Washington, D.C. and Brooklyn, wrote and recorded much of the album during a summer stay at a rented house in South Florida. Previous singles from the record include “Pack It Up,” “Corruptor,” “Fool” and “Story of You and Me,” each paired with videos the band says build a connected narrative about making art in the modern era.

The Hails begin a run of support dates with Ax and the Hatchetmen this month before launching their own headline Duckpond Tour, which includes stops at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on October 29, Echoplex in Los Angeles on November 14, and shows in their home state of Florida in Miami and Tampa in late November.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Madi Florence.

Def Leppard will tour North America in 2027 with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts as support, the bands announced. The 45-date run kicks off March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and continues through July 2, with stops in major U.S. and Canadian markets including Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and Vancouver.

Tickets go on sale October 16, with fan club, Citi and Verizon presales beginning the week of October 12. The tour will donate $1 per ticket sold to City of Hope, a cancer research and treatment organization, according to the announcement.

The tour follows a run of sold-out Def Leppard shows in 2026 across Las Vegas, the UK, Europe, South America and Mexico, including the band’s third residency at Caesars Palace, the announcement says. Def Leppard’s Greatest Hits compilation reportedly entered four U.K. charts this summer, with two debuting in the top 10. The Goo Goo Dolls, whose single “Iris” has been certified Diamond, recently performed at the iHeartRadio Festival and Sea.Hear.Now Festival.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

Los Angeles-based artist Sylvie, the project of Ben Schwab, will release his debut album, “New Season,” on Ghostly International on November 6, 2026. The self-produced record was recorded primarily in Schwab’s home studio before being completed at Abbey Road, and features guest performances from Sierra Ferrell, Courtney Marie Andrews, Alex Amen, Kacy Lee Anderson and Will Worden.

According to the announcement, the album is structured in two parts, moving from the “hope and discovery” of morning into the “quiet reflection” of night, and draws on the sounds of Laurel Canyon and Nashville filtered through a contemporary sensibility. The label describes the project as a reflection of renewed faith and resilience following a period of hardship.

The 10-track album includes the singles “Are You Coming?,” “Not Looking Back Anymore” and “Rina,” the latter featuring Alex Amen, along with guest spots from Courtney Marie Andrews on “Guiding Star” and Sierra Ferrell on “California Hills.”

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Kenzie Davis.

Guns N’ Roses will join Aerosmith as special guest performers for two Hollywood Bowl concerts on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1, part of the previously announced “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” shows marking Aerosmith’s return to the stage. The event is produced by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the exclusive promoter of non-classical concerts at the venue.

The bill also includes The Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, Marcus King, Jerry Cantrell, Chad Smith, Nuno Bettencourt and others, with organizers saying additional artists and surprise guests will be announced. Lineups are expected to vary by night and are subject to change up to showtime.

Artist presale begins Friday at 10 a.m. PST, with general on-sale Saturday at 10 a.m. PST through Aerosmith.com.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Erika Thomas, LiveNation.com.

Slash was presented with the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award during a private event Monday at the Les Paul Recording Studio at United Recording Studios in Hollywood. The award, given by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, recognizes artists who embody Les Paul’s spirit of innovation, technology and musicianship. Previous honorees include Bob Weir, Nile Rodgers, the Edge, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller.

The guitarist, who has said he maintained a personal friendship with Les Paul and played music with him during his lifetime, received an award crafted from hand-carved acoustic boards originally built and used by Les Paul in his home studio. Each award is fashioned from different studio materials, making it one of a kind, according to the Les Paul Foundation.

Ahead of the ceremony, media in attendance heard an advance preview of four tracks from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators’ upcoming album, Flying Blind, including the title track, “Good Time Girl,” “One of Your Kind” and “Looking for a Miracle.” The album, recorded largely live with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette, is set for release February 26, 2027 via Gibson Records. The band will support the record with the Flying Blind World Tour 2027, with dates across Latin America, North America, the U.K. and Europe including stops at The Wiltern, Beacon Theatre and Ryman Auditorium.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Libby Coffey, primeprgroup.com.

Pet Shop Boys have released an updated version of their Alan Turing tribute project, “A Man From The Future,” more than ten years after it was first conceived.

The duo reworked the piece with new electronic elements, additional text and fresh orchestral arrangements. The project is now available to stream.

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Drake did not submit material from any of his three 2026 albums, Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, according to sources cited by Billboard. The five-time Grammy winner’s absence from the submission process means none of the three projects will be eligible for nomination.

Drake joins BTS and Stray Kids among prominent acts opting out of next year’s awards cycle, a trend that could draw scrutiny of the Recording Academy’s relationship with major commercial artists.

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