rock

2020
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Following the release of the compilation, Gallagher began work on the

Following the release of the compilation, Gallagher began work on the next High Flying Birds album, releasing two demos of songs to come to celebrate each new year during the heights of the pandemic. The songs were “We’re Gonna Get There in the End” (31 December 2020) and “Trying to…
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Queen (band) Kōhaku performance

On 31 December 2020, Queen performed on the Japanese New Year’s Eve television special Kōhaku with composer Yoshiki and vocalist Sarah Brightman .

Luna Sea Saitama concerts postponed

Luna Sea were set to perform at Saitama Super Arena on December 26 and 27, 2020 as their first concerts since the pandemic forced them to postpone their 30th anniversary tour earlier in the year. They were to be the band’s first live streamed concerts with physical seats limited in…
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Gorillaz The Lost Chord release

On 24 December the band released “The Lost Chord”, the ninth and final episode of the first season of Song Machine . The track features the British musician Leee John .

Coldplay released internationally

On 21 December 2020, “Flags” was released internationally, the song was originally included as a Japanese bonus track of Everyday Life .

Kiss (band) biographical film announced

It was announced on December 15, 2020, that a biographical film of the band was in the works, with hopes to release it on time with the band’s final concert.

Bayside (band) released another acoustic album

The band later released another acoustic album, Acoustic Volume 3, on December 11, 2020.

Bastille (band) Goosebumps single

“Goosebumps” was released on the same day and features Kenny Beats .

Bastille (band) Goosebumps EP

“What You Gonna Do???” and “Survivin’” were accompanied by another single “Goosebumps” on the EP , Goosebumps EP , released on 4 December 2020.

Green Day released their second album

On December 4, 2020, the Network released their second album, Money Money 2020 Part II: We Told Ya So! .