Portland, Oregon singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin has unveiled plans for his first-ever live album, Alive July 25, 2025, due for release on February 20, 2026, via Fluff & Gravy Records. The record, a document of a single Portland show, arrives just a month before Martin makes his Australian debut, bringing his distinctive folk sound to stages across the country for the very first time.

More than 50 years after its release, George Harrison's enduring solo classic “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” has received its first official music video. The newly unveiled visual was directed by actor, filmmaker and musician Finn Wolfhard, marking a rare and carefully sanctioned addition to Harrison's storied catalogue.

Joe Ely, the American singer, songwriter and guitarist who helped define Texas progressive country, has died aged 78. Ely passed away on December 15, 2025, at his home in Taos, New Mexico. His death followed complications from Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was surrounded by his wife and manager Sharon, and daughter Marie.

Western Australia is set to host an unforgettable musical weekend as rock icons Jet bring two back-to-back performances to the state over the 2026 long weekend.

After years of sonic exploration and experimentation, The Notwist have returned with News From Planet Zombie, an album that balances melancholy and optimism across a suite of compelling pop songs. Recorded in their Munich home base, the album reflects a chaotic world while responding with warmth and generosity, showcasing the band's creative and spiritual consolidation. This is also the first studio album since 1995's 12 to feature the band recording together in its expanded live formation.

You Got Gold - A Celebration Of John Prine, the highly anticipated live concert documentary, has extended its theatrical run at New York's Quad Cinema to three weeks following its November 28 debut. Produced by RadicalMedia and Oh Boy Pictures, and distributed by Abramorama, the film honours the life and work of the late American singer-songwriter, and was filmed at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.

Nick Jonas will ring in the new year with the release of his latest single, Gut Punch, arriving January 1, the first taste of his long-awaited solo album Sunday Best, scheduled for release on February 6 via Republic Records. The announcement was made during Jonas' Sunday Best Brunch in Toronto, an intimate event designed to offer fans an early look at the themes and creative direction of the project.

The Happy Fits have confirmed their first tour dates for 2026, extending the momentum of their latest album Lovesick. The announcement arrives shortly after the band completed an extensive headline run supporting the release, marking another significant chapter for the New Jersey indie rock outfit as they enter their second decade together.

One of hard rock's great cult albums is returning to circulation, as Armageddon marks its 50th anniversary with a newly remastered vinyl reissue. Originally released in 1975, the self-titled album by Armageddon has long been regarded as a missing link between British blues rock, progressive rock, and emerging heavy sounds of the mid 1970s.

Rock musician Jack White has publicly condemned Trump following remarks Trump made about the death of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner. The comments, posted by the convicted felon on his Truth Social platform, linked Reiner's death to his long-standing political opposition to Trump and have drawn widespread criticism.

Two of rock's most enduring heavyweights are set to shake arenas across Australia and New Zealand in 2026, as A Day To Remember and Papa Roach join forces for the Big Rock Tour. French modern metalcore act Landmvrks will also be on board as special guests, delivering a stacked line-up of high-energy performances.

Los Angeles metal heavyweights Lions At The Gate have returned with their latest single, Burn The Candle, marking the band's first official release since signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The track arrives with a visually striking video directed by Vicente Cordero, setting the tone for what fans can expect as the band gears up for a major creative surge in 2026.

Legendary filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead at their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on Sunday, December 14, in a case that authorities are treating as a homicide.

Rob Reiner, one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers, and his wife, photographer Michele Singer, have been found dead inside their Los Angeles home. Emergency services were called to the couple's property in the Brentwood area on Sunday afternoon following reports of a medical incident. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman inside the residence.

4 Non Blondes are officially back in the studio, preparing their first new album since 1992's Bigger, Better, Faster, More!. The still-untitled record is scheduled for release in 2026 and will arrive more than three decades after the band's brief but culturally significant first chapter.

Los Angeles authorities are investigating after two people were found deceased Sunday afternoon at the Brentwood home of director and actor Rob Reiner.

Canadian emo-rock trio Second Harbour - brothers Xavier and Vincent Morency, along with John Muggianu, have released their debut EP, Coalesce, via SharpTone Records. The four-track collection is out now and available through all major streaming platforms.

Tony Joe White's musical legacy continues to expand even after his passing, thanks to careful archival work. In recent years, his son Jody White has dedicated himself to restoring overlooked recordings spanning his father's career. Earlier this year, The Real Thang returned with expanded content, shining a spotlight on a lesser-known period when White leaned into country traditions.

Classic Canadian rock will be front and centre in 2026, with April Wine confirmed as special guests on Triumph's long awaited North American tour. For fans of homegrown hard rock, it is a rare double bill that brings together two bands whose histories have been intertwined for almost five decades.

The Dandy Warhols have confirmed the release of Pin Ups, a long discussed covers album drawn from decades of recordings made across different territories. The album will be released on March 20, 2026, via Beat The World and Little Cloud Records, and will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

Tori Amos will revisit one of her most provocative records in early 2026 with a major reissue of Strange Little Girls. The album will be reissued on 20 February 2026 through Rhino, marking 25 years since its original release in 2001. The expanded edition restores the project to public view with remastered audio, additional tracks, new artwork, and important contextual changes.

One of dance music's most notorious unreleased tracks is finally official. Fatboy Slim's Satisfaction Skank, long regarded as one of the world's most bootlegged recordings, has been cleared for release after 25 years in limbo. The breakthrough came after The Rolling Stones approved the use of their iconic riff from (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.

One week after verbally abusing a fan during Garbage's set at the Good Things music festival in Melbourne, Shirley Manson addressed the incident directly, delivering a heartfelt apology during a show at the Palais last night. The confrontation, which took place in front of thousands, had sparked widespread debate among fans and ignited discussions about concert etiquette and artist-fan interactions.

Melbourne pop-punk stalwarts Mach Pelican are back after nearly 20 years with a brand-new 7-inch single, “Remember It?” / “Summer Sun”, set for release on January 30, 2026 via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.

Australian indie rock favourites DMA'S are marking a decade since their breakthrough debut album Hills End with a special limited-edition vinyl release, announced today by I OH YOU. The 10th anniversary edition offers fans both nostalgia and rare insights into the band's early creative process.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Ringo Starr's compilation album, Blast From Your Past, a landmark release that captured the early solo success of the former Beatle. Released in 1975 on Apple Records, the album represented both Starr's first compilation LP and his final project under his EMI contract, as well as the last Apple Records release until the label's revival in the 1990s.

Brisbane's riverside concert series, On the Banks, has unveiled a new wave of international and Australian talent set to perform at the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank across February and March 2026. The series, a collaboration between Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and South Bank Corporation, promises warm summer nights filled with music, food, and community energy along the Brisbane River.

Mondo Freaks have capped a milestone year with the release of the instrumental edition of their self-titled debut album, unveiled this week on their Every Star Records imprint. The Melbourne ten-piece, known for their Boogie and Funk foundations, originally issued Mondo Freaks in October, yet a deep dive into the album's multitrack sessions revealed how vividly the arrangements stood on their own. With production layers shaped by the renowned mixer Michael Brauer, the band felt the detailed instrumentation deserved its own presentation, creating a companion release that highlights the album's core musical architecture.

The Amity Affliction will take their heavy catalogue across regional Australia in early 2026, announcing a major 21-date run stretching through Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia. The tour marks the band's most extensive regional schedule in years and arrives as they prepare to return to the United States in April. Fans outside the capital cities will receive a rare opportunity to see the band in intimate venues, with support locked in from In Hearts Wake and RedHook across selected dates.

Boy & Bear have released their sixth studio album, Tripping Over Time, a record that navigates memory, maturity and melodic craft. The independent album spans 11 tracks, and it foregrounds the band's knack for sunlit indie pop and intimate storytelling. The focus track, Ancestors, is a hushed centrepiece, pairing pastoral reflection with emotional clarity.