The Bob Dylan Center will launch the next intake of its prestigious songwriting fellowship, offering emerging writers a rare opportunity to study the legacy of Bob Dylan while developing their own craft.

Roman Candle unveil their debut album Unadulterated and new single Blasphemous Act as the Las Vegas band steps forward with their most intense material to date

Rock legend Peter Frampton returns with his first album of new material in 16 years, Carry The Light, created alongside his son Julian Frampton and featuring a remarkable lineup of collaborators

Ed O'Brien returns with Blue Morpho, a deeply personal exploration of sound and emotion, his first solo album released under his own name, out 22 May 2026 via Transgressive Records

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers will perform Bringing Down the Horse and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' Long After Dark in full across a major 2026 tour

The Angels mark a defining moment in Australian rock history, with The Angels taking their Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again… 50 Years On tour across the country in 2026

Freya Ridings returns with her third album Mother Of Pearl, marking a bold new chapter for the British artist as she unveils deeply personal single I Have Always Loved You ahead of the May 29 release

Genesis Owusu will return to stages across Australia this May, launching his Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour alongside the release of his third album Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge

The fallout from the collapse of Bluesfest has left multiple international artists, including Erykah Badu and The Black Crowes, facing uncertainty over their Australian touring plans, with conflicting ticketing information emerging nationwide.

Thirty years ago, The Beatles expanded their historical archive with Anthology 2, a collection that revealed rare studio recordings, outtakes and live material from the most experimental years of The Beatles.

Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, delivering a series of landmark shows across cities old and new.

The fallout from Bluesfest continues to escalate, with Bluesfest and Bluesfest Touring now facing mounting uncertainty around sideshows, refunds and industry trust

New Orleans veterans Soilent Green bring their pioneering Grindcore and Sludge fusion to Australia for three shows this September

LANY will bring their Soft World Tour to Australia in October and November 2026, marking the band's first local shows since 2024 and introducing their latest album Soft to fans across the country.

Eurogliders songwriter and guitarist Bernie Lynch, whose songs powered the band's defining 1980s hits including Heaven (Must Be There), has died in Perth after a battle with cancer.

Death Cab For Cutie return with their eleventh studio album I Built You A Tower, marking a new chapter for the long-running indie rock band and their first release after departing a major label.

Late-night veteran Conan O'Brien delivered a fast-paced and biting opening monologue as he returned to host the Oscars, mixing Hollywood satire, political jabs and one particularly controversial punchline.

Australian guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is scrambling to reshape his Australian visit after the collapse of Byron Bay Bluesfest, while continuing to fund a demanding global touring schedule as an independent artist.

Melanie C will return to Australia this November as part of her 2026 World Tour, celebrating the release of her new album Sweat and bringing decades of pop history back to the stage.

A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, bringing Puscifer as special guests for a run of arena and outdoor shows in December.

Grammy-nominated pop star Alex Warren will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with his Finding Family On The Road World Tour following a sold-out run across the region in 2025.

The 1976 album I Want You cemented Marvin Gaye's status as a soul innovator, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical experimentation, just eight years before his tragic death

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready celebrates Seattle's legendary grunge era with a graphic novel tie-in and a “lost” rock opera

Band Captures Explosive Homecoming Performance as 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour Is Revealed

Vince Gill continues his year-long 50 Years From Home project with the new EP Lonely's What I Do, a collection of melancholy country songs reflecting the storytelling traditions that shaped Gill's career.

Lainey Wilson launches new single Can't Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Lainey Wilson Keepin' Country Cool and continuing a busy international touring schedule.

The Pretty Reckless return with their fifth studio album Dear God, with Taylor Momsen leading the band into a raw new chapter introduced by the single When I Wake Up.

East Tennessee singer-songwriter Josiah And The Bonnevilles previews his forthcoming album As Is with the tender new single “Mountain Girl”, arriving ahead of the May 8 release on Rounder Records.

Ella Hooper returns with the bold new single I Got Eyes (On You), a spirited Americana-leaning track that captures the next chapter of the former Killing Heidi frontwoman's evolving solo career.

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.