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More than 30 years after its first event, revered German house and techno festival Time Warp is launching Time Warp Records. Based in Mannheim, Germany, the label will exist as part of Insomniac Music Group, an arm of Insomniac Events.

The label’s first releases arrive Nov. 20 from a pair of yet-to-be-announced German artists, one of whom, a press release notes, has “a decades-long history with Time Warp.” Releases will encompass house and techno along with electronic genres beyond these two mainstays. A press release on the label notes that releases will focus on “a line-up of established heroes and rising emerging artists, measured against one essential filter. Quality and underground… Genre is secondary.”

Given the predilection for vinyl amongst the Time Warp audience, Time Warp Records releases will all come both digitally and on vinyl. Release strategy, catalog management and digital distribution is being handled by Insomniac’s ongoing partnership with FUGA / Virgin, with physical distribution partners Handle With Care, Word and Sound and Onyx servicing catalog vinyl pressings in Germany, Europe and North America.

The creation of Time Warp Records comes two years after Cosmopop, the Germany-based event promoter behind Time Warp, announced a partnership with Insomniac Events to develop and execute events outside Germany. The Insomniac events calendar currently lists upcoming Time Warp festivals in Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York, along with the flagship festival in Mannheim in April. Previous international editions were held in Miami and São Paulo, with Time Warp also hosting stages at EDC Colombia earlier this month and EDC Las Vegas in May.

“Having started out in the music world with my own record shop, I am especially proud that after more than three decades of events under the Time Warp flag, Time Warp is now launching its own music releases including the sale of vinyls,” Time Warp founder Steffen Charles is quoted in a press release. “It was particularly important to me to create the first release with an artist who has been with us for a very long time, who plays only vinyl and who carries the spirit of Time Warp forward.”

“When our events team partnered with Time Warp, we knew there was a great opportunity to help one of the most respected names in underground house and techno launch its own label and build on its incredible legacy,” adds Insomniac Music Group head Joe Wiseman. “We are really excited to be part of this next chapter and to have the chance to release music from some of the most talented artists in electronic music through Time Warp Records.”

Insomniac Label Group encompasses more than 20 sub-labels, many of them artist-fronted imprints including Max Styler’s Nu Moda, Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi, Sidepiece’s Lip Service and Slander’s Gud Vibrations and Heaven Sent. While many of these labels host showcases and events, none are a promoter first and label second, making Time Warp Records a distinct entry in the group as the first label born from a partnered festival brand rather than an artist or genre.

Death Cab for Cutie claims its 10th No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart (dated Oct. 24), as “Stone Over Water” rises 2-1.

Released June 5 via Anti-/Epitaph Records, the song reaches the summit with a 4% increase in plays at the format during the Oct. 2-8 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The group becomes just the fifth act in the chart’s 30-year history to reach double-digit No. 1s, joining U2 (14), Coldplay (13), Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews Band/Dave Matthews (11 each).

Here’s a look at all of Death Cab for Cutie’s Adult Alternative Airplay No. 1s:

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“Stone Over Water” became the band’s 20th entry on Adult Alternative Airplay when it debuted in July. The group first appeared on the chart in October 2005 with “Soul Meets Body,” which went on to rule for 10 weeks. At the time, it was only the 10th song in the chart’s history to spend 10-plus weeks at No. 1.

“Stone Over Water” is also the second Adult Alternative Airplay No. 1 for Epitaph Records, following Death Cab for Cutie’s “Riptides” in May. The band’s eight previous leaders were released via Barsuk/Atlantic Records.

The new No. 1 is the third single from Death Cab for Cutie’s 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower. Released in June, the set reached No. 12 on Alternative Albums. It also hit No. 14 on Independent Albums, as it marked the band’s first album released on an independent label since its fourth LP, Transatlanticism, in 2003.

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After nearly 20 years of game play, the NFL returns to London for the 2026-27 season. The league has been growing American Football around the world with regular season games played in international cities, such as Rio, Mexico City, Melbourne, Berlin, Dublin and others.

For the week six matchup, two AFC teams with the Texans and Jaguars play against each other for domination on the field. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.

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When Does the NFL London Game 2026 Start?

The NFL London Game happens on Sunday (Oct. 18) with a matchup featuring the Houston Texans (1-4) taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) at Wembley Stadium in London, England, with a start time of 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT.

What TV Network Features the NFL London Game 2026?

The Texans-Jaguars game broadcasts on NFL Network, while the NFL game is available to livestream on ESPN Unlimited.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the NFL London Game 2026?

NFL games are known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, include English NFL fans, Idris Elba, Kit Harington, Prince William and others.

In addition, R&B singer and former-contestant on The Voice Jordyn Simone performs “The Star-Spangled Banner,” while English pop star Mimi Webb performs “God Save the King,” ahead of kickoff.

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For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL London Game, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, also offer free trials, so you can watch Texans vs. Jaguars for free.

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Eminem has defended his decision to collaborate with longtime friend Kid Rock, after their new team-up drew backlash from some fans over the two artists’ opposing politics.

The rapper appears on “Heal My Faith,” a track from Kid Rock’s new faith-based album Halfway 2 Jesus, released Friday (Oct. 17). Hours after the album arrived, Eminem addressed the pairing on social media. “Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend,” he wrote. “Praying for all of us.”

The collaboration had surprised some of Eminem’s fans given the two Detroit artists’ well-documented political differences: Eminem endorsed Kamala Harris at a 2024 Detroit rally and has criticized Donald Trump on tracks including “Campaign Speech,” while Kid Rock is among Trump’s most prominent supporters in music. Eminem addresses that divide directly in his verse. “From shock rap to the rock rap, my homie and me / He is my brother, not my political enemy,” he raps, before calling for unity across party and religious lines.

Kid Rock, who has been friends with Eminem for roughly four decades, spoke about the collaboration in an interview with Billboard. “I really didn’t want to drag him into my political world,” he said, adding that the two discuss politics “a little bit, not a ton.” He described the album as being “about forgiveness and second chances” and an attempt to “heal some of the division in our country.” Kid Rock also noted that Eminem was initially announced for a different track, “7 Sins,” before the two decided to keep their collaboration to a single song; that slot ultimately went to Lil Wayne.

The two have a long history together. Eminem featured on Kid Rock’s 1998 song “F— Off” from Devil Without a Cause, and Kid Rock appeared in the video for Eminem’s 2013 single “Berzerk.” Both rank among the best-selling artists in Billboard history — Eminem has notched 10 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and five No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, while Kid Rock broke through with his diamond-certified 1998 breakthrough Devil Without a Cause and scored a Hot 100 top 10 with “All Summer Long.”

Zach Bryan is opening up about his sobriety journey in a new interview with Matthew McConaughey.

The 30-year-old country star sat down with the Oscar-winning actor for a two-hour conversation, reflecting on his relationship with alcohol and the experience that ultimately led him to quit drinking.

“I always thought sobriety was a joke because it’s people who couldn’t control themselves celebrating not being able to control themselves,” Bryan told McConaughey. “When I was drinking a lot, I thought, ‘Why can’t you control yourself?’ I never realized I had a problem.”

The interview arrives following the release of Bryan’s new eight-song EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, which dropped Friday (Oct. 16) through Warner Records.

In the conversation, uploaded to Bryan’s YouTube channel Friday, the singer-songwriter recounted a month-long motorcycle trip he planned to take with friends from New York City to Los Angeles. When his friends couldn’t make it, he decided to hit the road alone.

“One night I was drinking at the Grisly, this bar in the West Village and I was like, ‘I’m leaving tomorrow’ … I wake up, get on my motorcycle and I stayed at all these national parks,” Bryan said.

Although the trip included memorable experiences, such as dining with veterans and skydiving from vintage planes, Bryan said he spent much of his time drinking at local bars.

“I was stopping at all these bars and drinking myself to sleep,” the musician said. “Waking up every morning, getting on my motorcycle thinking I was on some sort of soul journey.”

The trip took a turn when Bryan arrived in Seattle. After weeks on the road, he found himself sitting outside a truck stop with a beer, questioning what the experience had actually given him.

“After all this beautiful scenery, all these nights, all these bars I’ve been to, all this s—t that I’ve done, I was at this Pilot truck stop right outside of Seattle. I’ll never forget this for as long as I live,” he said. “I go into this Pilot and I grab a 40 Budweiser and I’m sitting on the curb with my motorcycle in front of me. I’m drinking [the beer] and I’m thinking ‘What the hell was all that worth? Why did I do any of that? I feel emptier than when I left.’”

Bryan said he felt he had “wasted 30 days” chasing a defining moment, prompting him to confront his drinking habits.

“It was just me in a f—king truck stop parking lot. And that’s when I said, ‘Why am I drinking right now? What am I celebrating?’ That’s when I kind of looked in the mirror,” he said. “I’m not the f—king sober type either.”

Despite once believing sobriety wasn’t for him, Bryan said giving up alcohol has left him happier and more creatively fulfilled.

“Quitting drinking has been really great. I’ve had a lot of fun,” he said. “I enjoy writing again, I haven’t felt [like this] since I was 17. I feel like a kid again. I wake up and I’m ready to go, I want to jump in the pond. I want to play with the dog. I want to do everything.”

Bryan’s Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs features collaborations with Lana Del Rey (“Lies”) and Turnpike Troubadours (“Plainsman”), along with tracks including “Robot Killed the Working Man” and “Backwards.” The EP marks his first new music since his sixth studio album, With Heaven On Top, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in January.

Watch Bryan’s full interview with McConaughey below.