These are the days when the music scene doesn’t revolve only around the stage, but around who stole whose show, who announced the next big move, and where tickets melt faster than stories. Yesterday, 25 February 2026, metal fans got confirmation of a story that had been hanging in the air for months – Metallica officially put the Sphere in Las Vegas on their map and kicked off turbo debates about setlists, “no repeat” rules, and how much it will all cost.
Today, 26 February 2026, the calendar is full of those sweet fan dilemmas: do you go to a more intimate gig, a big spectacle, or stay home for new releases and live streams. In Zagreb, the choice is between club nights, while globally everyone is chasing presales and general sales for festivals and tours that get announced in waves.
Tomorrow, 27 February 2026, is a classic Friday for new albums, but also a day when moves in sales and on stage can flip the season. From big comebacks to club parties, tomorrow is the day when it’s worth having your alarm on, your card ready, and plan B.
Yesterday: what the artists did and who impressed
Metallica
Yesterday, 25 February 2026, what fans had been speculating for a while was confirmed: Metallica are moving their “no repeat” mindset into the Sphere in Las Vegas, with eight dates in October 2026. If you’ve ever missed that thrill of not knowing whether you’ll get “One” tonight or some deep cut you never catch live, this is the format that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
For a fan, this is also a real logistics story: the Sphere means ultra production, and Metallica means a setlist that doesn’t repeat across paired dates. In practice that sounds like “I have to go two nights,” and in your wallet like “I need a calculator.” The smartest move is to follow the official schedule and sales phases because demand will be brutal, especially if the “if you’re late, you pay more” effect repeats.
If you’re interested in the European perspective, it’s also worth remembering that Metallica already have a packed stadium schedule across Europe in 2026, so the Sphere drops in as a special destination, not just another date. In other words: this is a trip, not just a concert.
(Source)Buke and Gase
Yesterday came news that hurts those who love weird, smart, and stubbornly their-own bands: Buke and Gase are splitting up after almost two decades. This isn’t a story about clicks or drama for drama’s sake, but the reality of life and the scene – and that’s exactly why it hits harder.
When a band breaks up, a fan first thinks: “Will there be final shows, will I make it, will I ever hear those songs like this again?” According to the published information, farewell performances are planned, and those kinds of “last dances” are the moments when the crowd sings louder than the band, because it knows a chapter is closing.
Career-wise, decisions like this can be both honest and hard: the indie world in 2026 is fast, streaming is ruthless, and touring is expensive. If you ever postponed them “for next time,” this is a reminder that next time sometimes doesn’t come.
(Source)WU LYF
Yesterday, 25 February 2026, WU LYF opened the door to a comeback that rarely happens this loudly: they announced a new album after 15 years and added tour dates. Comeback waves can be nostalgia, but here it sounds like the band wants to prove it isn’t just a footnote in other people’s playlists, but an active force.
For a fan, the key feeling is “Did we get them back again, for real and for good?” The album announcement and a new single send that signal: this isn’t a one-off reunion for photos, but an attempt to place the band back on the scene. And once a European tour gets added, the message is clear: the story continues.
If you once saw them live or only heard about them as an urban myth, this is the moment to reset expectations. New material and concerts are a chance to hear how a band sounds when it returns older, but still hungry.
(Source)Squarepusher
Yesterday, Squarepusher also reminded everyone that electronic music doesn’t have to be only “the drop and hands in the air,” but also a lab where something is always cooking. An album announcement and a new video are the kind of news that immediately push experiment lovers into debates: is this a return to roots, a new direction, or another one of his “only he can do it” phases.
For a fan, what matters here is that it’s not just about the album title, but about the listening ritual: Squarepusher isn’t consumed casually. These are tracks you play with good headphones, and only then you start digging into the details, tempos, and those signature rhythm fractures.
In a broader sense, announcements like this are a reminder that 2026 is a year when club and home electronics are seriously mixing again. When veterans release something new, the whole scene shifts tempo a little.
(Source)American Football
Yesterday, American Football dropped a new single and video, and it’s the kind of news that at first looks like “just another song,” but in the fan base turns into a mini holiday. Their audience doesn’t look for fireworks; it looks for feeling, and when something new appears, people immediately start dissecting every chord and every frame.
For a fan, this means returning to that specific mood: a late drive, headphones, and that “I know this will hit me.” When a band stays quiet for so long and then releases a song as an intro to a new album, the message is that they aren’t coming back casually, but with a plan.
Career-wise, this is also a smart move: emo and indie nostalgia in 2026 doesn’t live off recycling, but off new songs that sound like they’ve always been there. If the single is only a teaser, expectations for the album are already raised.
(Source)Underscores
Yesterday, Underscores released a new single, and this is the kind of artist built in real time, in front of TikTok, Discord, and fans who track everything in seconds. This isn’t a star from the old system, but someone building momentum song by song.
For a fan, the fun here is that it always feels like you’re part of the process: every new drop is a trace toward an album that hasn’t been fully revealed yet. That anticipation can be stronger than an actual release date announcement, because everything is built through snippets, videos, and comments.
In career terms, singles like these are currency: if the song “catches,” festival bookings follow, bigger rooms follow, and the story moves faster. And if it doesn’t, the next attempt comes immediately. Yesterday, Underscores made a step that could be exactly that “click.”
(Source)Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations
Yesterday, the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 were published, and the list is colorful enough to instantly split the crowd: nostalgics, rap purists, the britpop army, and everyone in between. In the same breath you see Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, and Oasis, and it’s exactly the kind of mix that turns the internet into a commentator’s stand.
For a fan, it’s not only “who will get the statue,” but confirmation that the canon keeps expanding. If you grew up on one genre, this is a reminder that pop-culture history is bigger than our personal playlists, and boundaries keep shifting.
Career-wise, a nomination often means a new wave of interest: a spike in listening, headlines, reissues, documentaries. In other words, the Hall of Fame isn’t just a wall of names, but a marketing wave that can pull an artist back into the center of the conversation.
(Source)Scott H. Biram
The Zagreb scene had its moment yesterday, 25 February 2026: Scott H. Biram played at Vintage Industrial Bar, with the concert start announced for 21:15 and doors opening at 20:00. For a fan who loves that dirty blend of blues, punk, and “one man band” energy, this was the ideal kind of night.
When an artist like that comes to a club, the atmosphere is different from an arena: you’re closer, everything is more direct, and there’s no hiding behind production. If you’ve only listened to Biram on recordings, live is where you best see why audiences experience him as a performer, not just a player.
Practically, concerts like these are also a reminder that tickets for club shows can be worth it: the presale and door prices are clearly stated, so you can plan without surprises. And yes, Vintage once again proved it books names that may not be mainstream, but are a story.
(Source)Today: concerts, premieres, and stars
Tonight’s shows: concert guide
Today, 26 February 2026, the evening is typically the “are you arena or club” question. If you’re chasing more intimate shows and a crowd that actually listens, Zagreb offers a club mix from tribute nights to guitar-driven acts. If you’re into global spectacles, London and Manchester offer events you buy as an experience, not just as a ticket.
In Zagreb, Miles Kane has a date exactly today, and it’s the type of concert where you sing the chorus even if your voice isn’t perfect. At the same time, Peti kupe is pushing a night dedicated to Sade through Homage Collective, ideal for fans of elegance, groove, and songs that sound expensive even when played in a club. And if you want community energy and a charity moment, Britain today has BRITs Week gigs for War Child.
- Zagreb: Miles Kane at Boogaloo Club (tickets available online). (Details)
- Zagreb: Homage Collective plays Sade at Peti kupe (a night dedicated to Sade). (Details)
- Manchester: BRITs Week for War Child – Olivia Dean at Albert Hall (intimate format, limited capacity). (Details)
- London: ABBA Voyage tonight at ABBA Arena (a crowd coming for the “wow” effect). (Details)
- Info for fans: If you’re going to a club, arrive early for a better spot; if you’re going to a spectacle, expect queues at the entrance and stricter bag rules.
- Where to follow: Official venue pages and ticketing platforms (Eventim, Entrio, AXS) are the fastest way to see ticket status and any changes.
What artists are doing: news and promo activity
Today is also a day for buying tickets, not just listening. Shaky Knees 2026 in Atlanta goes into presale exactly today, 26 February 2026, and it’s the kind of festival that often sells the cheapest packages before you even realize you should have opened the email. If the festival is a priority, this is an alarm-level item, especially because organizers clearly communicate that public sale follows only if tickets remain.
Gorillaz are opening their House of Kong exhibit in Los Angeles today, with dates from 26 February to 19 March 2026, and the fan trick is in the detail: the exhibit ticket is tied to extra perks and the whole “band world,” not just looking at artifacts. It’s promo that works because it gives fans the feeling they’re going behind the scenes instead of just staring at a poster.
(Source)And one more concrete “today”: RUFUS DU SOL has a general sale for 2026 starting today, 26 February 2026, with a stated ticket limit per buyer. Information like that sounds dry, but for a fan it means everything: will you even have a chance, or will bots eat half the venue.
(Source)- Info for fans: Presale usually means the best price, but also the fastest sellouts. Prepare your account, your card, and check ticket-quantity limits.
- Where to follow: The official festival site and Ticketmaster Help pages often provide the most accurate on-sale time and limits. (Official document)
New songs and albums
Thursday isn’t always the loudest day for announcements, but today, 26 February 2026, has releases that target their audiences exactly. Shelf Lives timed their album for today’s date, which is a clear signal the band wants people talking about them in the week when media are looking for new stories before Friday.
In the country and industrial corners of the scene, there are calendars that track what’s coming out by day, and according to available industry announcements, music tied to TV production is also being released today.
(Source) That’s not necessarily “playlist hit” territory, but it is content that quickly spills into fan theories and clips, especially if the series has a strong online life.
If you’re a fan who likes to be first, today is a good day to listen “in peace” before Friday buries everything. And if you’re a fan who likes context, today it pays to check official artist and label posts, because that’s exactly where a bonus track, a deluxe, or a “surprise drop” often shows up.
(Source)- Info for fans: If an album drops today, expect reviews and reactions to arrive in waves throughout the day, not instantly at midnight.
- Where to follow: Official artist pages and music media that track releases in real time.
Top charts and trends
If you want a quick snapshot of “who’s actually big right now,” the freshest weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart (week of 21 February 2026) shows one thing very clearly: Bad Bunny holds the top and does it with multiple songs at once. That’s the moment when fans of other artists ask how it’s possible for one era to sound like an entire album in the top 10.
It’s interesting that the top 10 is also pushing both pop and more alternative moments at the same time: Olivia Dean with a high position, Taylor Swift with a song that’s holding on, and Bruno Mars who still has radio magnetism. Those are trends that tell you where festival lineups will lean and which sound will dominate spring.
For a fan, charts are also a game: you track rises, falls, and new entries, and then you play A&R in the comments. But in practice, it’s also a signal of what will be played before concerts, what will be a “safe pick” for DJs, and where the crowd is currently the loudest.
(Source)- Info for fans: Don’t look only at #1; look at who has multiple songs high up, because that usually means an entire album or era is at full speed.
- Where to follow: Official charts and weekly “chart update” columns in music media.
Tomorrow and the coming days: get your wallets ready
- Robbie Williams: tomorrow, 27 February 2026, performs in Manchester as part of BRITs Week for War Child, and the format is intimate and sells out fast. (Details)
- BLACKPINK: the mini album “DEADLINE” is released tomorrow, 27 February 2026, with a confirmed release time at 14:00 KST (around 06:00 CET). (Source)
- Gorillaz: the album “The Mountain” is announced for 27 February 2026, with available info and tracklist on the official Bandcamp. (Source)
- Bill Callahan: the album “My Days of 58” is released on 27 February 2026, and the announcement and details are publicly available. (Source)
- Freya Skye: general sale for the tour starts on Friday, 27 February 2026, with a stated start time and ticket limit. (Official document)
- Zagreb: Petar Punk + Antitodor + Proleter at Vintage Industrial Bar on 27 February 2026, with stated concert and entry times. (Details)
- Zagreb: DISKODELIKT w/ MOXIE, TIJANA T, ELENA MIKAC on 27 February 2026 at Peti kupe, for those who love selection and clubbing late. (Details)
- Zagreb: Dejan Matić at Mint Club on 27 February 2026, with clearly stated door time and age restriction. (Details)
- Zagreb: Deja Vu at Boogaloo on 27 February 2026 is a throwback party concept, ideal if you want to start the weekend without too much philosophy. (Details)
- BRIT Awards: the BRIT Awards 2026 ceremony moves to Manchester and takes place on 28 February 2026, so the whole weekend will be under the spotlight. (Source)
- Zagreb: FRKA w. THE BASTARDZ & RAMBO AMADEUS live! is on 28 February 2026 at Peti kupe, for those who want live groove and then a party. (Details)
- Metallica: if you’re planning a bigger jump ahead, Sphere dates in October 2026 are already on the official tour schedule, so it’s worth following on-sale announcements. (Source)
In short for fans
- Mark it: Friday, 27 February 2026, is new-release day – start with BLACKPINK if you follow the global pop comeback. (Source)
- For indie and alternative, that same Friday brings Gorillaz and Bill Callahan as an “albums-for-headphones” choice. (Source)
- If you’re chasing intimate gigs, the BRITs Week format is the best possible “close to the stage” story, but tickets go fast. (Details)
- In Zagreb tonight, choose between guitar-driven indie rock (Miles Kane) and sophisticated homage sound (the Sade night) – depending on whether you want to jump around or sway. (Details)
- If you’re buying tickets today, 26 February 2026, check limits and on-sale start time so you don’t burn out in the first five minutes. (Official document)
- For festival plans, Shaky Knees presale today is a good reminder: the best price usually goes first. (Source)
- If your heart is indie, the news of Buke and Gase breaking up is a sign that the “last chance” sometimes happens without warning. (Source)
- For an emotional reset, put on the new American Football and allow yourself eight quiet minutes. (Source)
- If you love “big stories,” Metallica and the Sphere are the kind of destination that makes you draw up an annual travel plan. (Source)
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