Charleston, S.C. indie rock act Five Door Sedan has released a new single, “Learn To Unlearn,” available now on streaming platforms. The song previews the band’s upcoming sophomore album, due out in October 2026, and features heavy guitars and funk-inflected grooves without a traditional verse-chorus structure, according to the band.

The band says the track was written after a period of discipline gave way to an unrestrained few days spent with a visiting friend, and the accompanying music video reflects that mood, depicting scenes at a rage room and a night of bar-hopping.

Five Door Sedan has played shows with acts including Rome of Sublime with Rome, The 502’s, Penelope Road and Wim Tapley & The Cannons, and earlier this year played what the band describes as a sold-out headline show in Charleston. The band will continue touring through the fall, with an album release show scheduled for October 2 at Charleston Pour House.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Sarah (faccipr.com).

Nashville alternative rock band Lombardy has released its new single “Bazooka” via East Iris Records / Virgin Music Group. The track uses military and battlefield imagery as a metaphor for romantic conflict, according to the announcement.

The release comes as the band continues an active touring year, including dates in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, in mid-September. Lombardy will make its debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on September 27, opening for Starbomb!.

Formed in 2021 by Jonathan Plevyak and Mike Scott, Lombardy expanded to a four-piece in 2023 with the addition of Seth Rentfrow and Steve Mascarello. The band previously released the album “Catch A Buzz, Not The Fuzz” through East Iris Records / Virgin Music Group following a 2025 distribution partnership, and has since entered a sync licensing partnership with Nashville-based Fit Out Media and 444 Sounds.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Sarah (faccipr.com).

Pop singer-songwriter maryjo has released a new single, “Leave Too Soon,” now available on streaming platforms. The song addresses mental health struggles and was written as a message of support to someone close to the singer, according to the announcement.

The release follows the American Idol Season 19 alum’s first headlining tour this summer. Maryjo, 25, signed a major-label deal after her Idol run and released her debut single “Love Fools,” produced by Gordon Mote, along with subsequent tracks “Don’t Call Me” and “Nothing To Lose.” She is now operating independently, and recently had a viral hit with “LIVING ROOM” featuring Mergui.

Her career highlights include tours with Jessica Baio, Alex Warren, JVKE and Knox, festival appearances at Dusk Music Festival, Truckee Music Festival and Warped Tour 2025, and more than 200 million career streams, according to the announcement. She has also built a following of more than 1.3 million on TikTok.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Sarah (faccipr.com).

A Los Angeles jury has acquitted Lil Durk on all counts in the murder-for-hire trial connected to a 2022 attack targeting rapper Quando Rondo. Jurors reached the not-guilty verdict after three days of deliberation.

The case had loomed over the rapper’s career for more than two years, with prosecutors alleging he orchestrated the shooting amid a long-running feud between the two artists. The acquittal removes a significant legal threat as Durk looks to resume his recording and touring schedule.

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Jessica Simpson’s latest fashion line for Walmart hit shelves Sept. 10, blending her signature Cali-boho aesthetic with Texas-inspired pieces. The release lands as Simpson works to reestablish herself as a recording artist after years focused on her fashion and lifestyle brand.

The timing coincides with a documentary rollout chronicling her career, positioning the retail drop as part of a broader push to keep Simpson in the public eye across multiple fronts as she reenters the music business.

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Lady Gaga has reportedly welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky, according to multiple reports. The pair have been together since early 2020 and announced their engagement in 2024.

Details on the birth have not been confirmed by Gaga’s camp. The news comes as the singer continues to ride high commercially following recent album and touring activity.

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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 to begin the process of renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The move recognizes the country icon’s ties to the city and her outsized cultural footprint in the region.

The vote marks an early step in what is expected to be a longer process involving additional approvals before any official name change takes effect.

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Kylie Minogue will perform a 20-minute set at this year’s AFL Grand Final, set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The stadium is expected to draw roughly 100,000 attendees for the match.

The booking places Minogue in front of one of Australia’s largest annual live audiences, adding a high-profile sporting showcase to her ongoing run of career activity.

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