Foy Vance closes a deeply personal creative chapter with The Wake, the seventh album in a decades-long project shaped by the loss of his father.

After more than three decades as one of Australia's most significant music gatherings, Bluesfest will not return over Easter 2026, the Byron Bay event has been cancelled due to weak ticket sales.

Lainey Wilson inducts Jelly Roll, celebrating his journey from Nashville streets to country music stardom

Long Island punk outfit Koyo are set to return with their second full-length album Barely Here on May 8 via Pure Noise Records, and they've unveiled another hard-hitting single, What I'm Worth, as a precursor.

Jack Osbourne and wife Aree Gearhart have welcomed their second child together, naming their newborn daughter Ozzy Matilda Osbourne in a heartfelt tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman, Jack's father.

Bruce Springsteen has honoured Shane MacGowan with a newly recorded version of The Pogues' classic A Rainy Night In Soho, celebrating the songwriting legacy of the late Irish frontman.

Tom Busby has stepped out on his own with Rockhampton Hangover, with the Busby Marou songwriter travelling to Texas to record his debut solo album alongside Ben Kweller.

Melinda Schneider has released Tender, her first album of original material in a decade, bringing together two very different producers and collaborations with Diesel and Mark Gable.

Sheridan Harbridge is preparing to bring her role of Chrissy Amphlett for Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett to Melbourne, revisiting the life and music of the legendary Divinyls singer through theatre, storytelling and song.

Swedish epic doom pioneers Candlemass will finally perform in Australia for the first time when Candlemass bring their towering metal catalogue to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth in September and October 2026.

Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke has revealed details of his eighth studio album ‘Kingdom Within', with the title track released ahead of the June 12 album release.

Melbourne cult band These Future Kings, whose frontman Perry A. White passed away in 2025, will finally release their long-lost 1990 album Via Dolorosa

Blues On Broadbeach has added another wave of artists to its 25th anniversary celebration, with Ian Moss, MonoNeon, The Bamboos and Grace Cummings among the newly confirmed acts for the Gold Coast event.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has emerged victorious in court after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming his 2022 hit “Enséñame a Bailar” featured an unlicensed sample from Nigerian artist Dera, real name Ezeani Chidera Godfrey. The case, which could have had significant implications for sampling practices in global pop music, ended after the plaintiff failed to pursue the claim within the deadlines set by the court.

Legendary rock band Kiss celebrate three decades since the release of their landmark live album Kiss Unplugged, a performance that not only showcased the band in an unprecedented acoustic setting but also ignited the reunion of the original lineup.

Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra says he is recovering after suffering a stroke, with the influential punk frontman telling fans he now faces a period of rehabilitation.

Neil Young has revealed he is back in the studio with The Chrome Hearts, working on a new album featuring a set of songs he says capture life, love and the emotions that still drive his music.

New Zealand reggae pioneers Katchafire team with fellow Kiwi soul artist Louis Baker for a new version of Who You With, arriving 13 March 2026 as part of the forthcoming Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album.

Australian Rock Collective will celebrate The Eagles' classic album Hotel California with a full-album performance and greatest hits set across Australia this June.

The Eagles' iconic album One Of These Nights returns in a lavish 3CD/Blu-ray and 3LP Deluxe Edition, including a previously unreleased live 16-song concert from 1975.

The American indie rock veterans Modest Mouse mark their 30th anniversary with new single 'Look How Far…', a sharp and sardonic reflection on human progress, highlighting Isaac Brock's enduring lyrical wit

Matt Berninger, the distinctive voice of The National, will perform his first ever solo shows in Australia and New Zealand with intimate concerts in Sydney and Auckland.

Kae Tempest will return to Australia in June 2026 for a national tour following the release of the new album Self Titled, bringing the acclaimed poet, author and musician back to local stages with a body of work that reflects his evolving artistic voice.

Melbourne's Rising festival returns from 27 May to 8 June, with a sprawling program of over 100 events, 376 artists and a mix of world and Australian premieres, bringing music, dance and performance to theatres, galleries, town halls and public spaces across the city

Snoop Dogg celebrates 30 years since Tupac collaboration with limited-edition Kingz of Cali wine

Celebrating five decades since its release, Status Quo's Blue For You remains a defining moment in the band's career, cementing their reputation in British rock history.

The self-titled debut album by American rock band Love turns 60 this year, marking six decades since its March 1966 release. Combining folk rock, garage rock, psychedelic rock, and rhythm and blues, the album not only established Love as pioneers of the 1960s Los Angeles music scene, but also laid the foundation for a legacy that continues to influence generations of musicians.

Judith Owen blends humour, heartfelt insight, and decades of musical craft in her new single, “That's Why I Love My Baby,” from her forthcoming album Suit Yourself

Michael Stipe returns with his first new song in three years, teaming with Andrew Watt for the main title theme to the new HBO comedy series Rooster.

ABBA's revolutionary ABBA Voyage concert experience in London has refreshed its setlist, adding four classic songs while rotating two of the group's biggest hits in the show.