Orlando sonic storytellers Magnolia Park are back with a new single, “Chasing Shadows,” their first release following the launch of their ambitious fourth studio album, VAMP. Released via Epitaph Records, the track explores the dark conclusion of VAMP's dystopian narrative, where the protagonist Aurora XI faces devastating loss at the hands of the Shadow Cult.

Two giants of American music, Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top, are teaming up for the Dos Amigos Tour 2026, bringing together decades of hits and a signature live performance energy. The tour launches March 26 in Brookings, South Dakota, and wraps up May 23 in Huntington, West Virginia, covering major markets across the Midwest, South, and East.

This Friday, November 21, The Beatles' Anthology 2025 collection arrives, offering fans a new way to experience the band's extraordinary history. Anthology 4, the latest volume, joins fully remastered editions of the original Volumes 1-3, now overseen by Giles Martin.

Bad Omens have returned with a shadowy new release, unveiling their latest single Left For Good, a brooding and atmospheric track that signals another step forward in their creative reinvention. Issued through Sumerian Records, the single arrives as the band continue to shape their next full album, a project frontman Noah Sebastian has hinted is already deep in development. The new material follows a run of recent singles that have strengthened their reputation as one of the most forward-thinking bands in contemporary heavy music.

The Australian Music Vault has launched a major new display celebrating You Am I, the influential Australian rock band whose 2025 induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame marks a significant milestone in a career that has shaped the sound of modern Australian music. The exhibition showcases rare archival posters, early media releases and original Juke Magazine clippings from the 1990s, alongside a contemporary photography series by Melbourne photographer Laura May Grogan. The result offers a detailed look at the group's early journey, their evolution and their enduring impact on Australian culture.

Dyssidia have released Dream Persuasion, the third and final single from their upcoming album Deeper Wells Of Meaning. The track features Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer and vocalist Noriko Tadano, marking the band's first collaboration and a fresh shift in their sound.

Chocolate Starfish frontman Adam Thompson has stepped outside the band for a rare solo release with his new track The Promise. For the video, Adam used AI to recreate scenes from his childhood using old family photos.

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new collectible coin that celebrates the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman whose voice and theatrical presence reshaped rock music. The announcement arrives at a significant moment for fans, marking forty years since Queen delivered their historic Live Aid performance in July 1985, a concert still regarded as one of the most powerful moments in music history. The coin also honours the fortieth anniversary of Mercury's first solo studio album, Mr. Bad Guy, which showed the world another side of his creativity and marked a bold step outside the Queen catalogue.

Dom Dolla will deliver one of the biggest moments of his career on Saturday 20 December 2025, with his first ever Australian stadium headline show at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, and today he has revealed the full line-up joining him for this landmark night. The Melbourne-raised, internationally acclaimed producer, songwriter and DJ has confirmed Irish electronic star Kettama, New York duo Fcukers with a DJ set, and Australian trailblazer Anna Lunoe.

The Pogues have opened a time capsule from 1987, releasing the first ever live performance of Fairytale Of New York, captured at Glasgow Barrowland on 17 December 1987. The moment marks the first time Kirsty MacColl ever sang the now iconic duet with the band, during a show that has since become part of Pogues folklore. The newly restored recording has been revived by original producer Steve Lillywhite, who has brought fresh life to the raw desk tape while preserving the ferocity of the night.

Ian Gillan has revealed that worsening eyesight may soon bring his long career with Deep Purple to a close. Gillan, now 80, continues to perform with the band he first joined in 1969, yet he admits that time is catching up. He completed a major run of shows late last year, then committed to a smaller set of dates for 2025. He described his vision as limited, with only thirty per cent remaining. He said he must now read screens through peripheral vision, which makes daily tasks difficult. He added that he adapts when needed and prefers to keep working while he can.

TISM will finally give fans another chance to secure a seat at their 2026 Sydney Opera House takeover, with both previously sold out shows now reconfigured as in the round events, allowing new tickets to be released this week. The band continue to reject all pressure to add a third date, instead shifting both concerts into a full 360 degree layout, creating additional seating around the stage and activating the choir seats behind the performance area. These positions, although behind the stage, will place fans unusually close to the action, creating a rare vantage point for what are already set to be two extraordinary nights.

The Port Fairy Folk Festival has unveiled its third artist announcement for 2026, widening an already ambitious program with a rich collection of international trailblazers and Australian favourites. The festival returns to Port Fairy from 6 to 9 March 2026, continuing its long tradition of presenting world-class folk, roots and culturally diverse music in one of Victoria's most picturesque seaside towns.

Konvict Kulture has introduced its newest force with the release of Ain't My Fault, the hard-hitting single from rising hip-hop artist Storye, whose mix of melodic flow, sharp bar delivery, and Southern grit positions her as one of the most exciting new voices in US rap. The track arrives with the fiery confidence of an artist ready to claim her space, using vivid honesty and emotional depth to fuel every line.

Three time GRAMMY Award winner Fantastic Negrito will make his long awaited return to Australia in March 2026, bringing a run of headline dates and festival shows that promise powerful performances and bold storytelling. The tour will see the American artist share songs from across his remarkable career, including his 2024 album Son Of A Broken Man.

Bryan Adams will unveil his newest photography exhibition, Shotbyadams, now open at the Leica Store & Gallery Los Angeles from 17 November to 1 December 2025. The showcase presents a curated selection of Adams' photographic works that highlight his focus on emotional honesty and the human condition. Adams brings the same meticulous craft to his images that shaped his career in music, which began in Canada in the late 1970s and soon grew into international recognition with albums like Cuts Like A Knife and Reckless.

Post Malone will take centre field when the Dallas Cowboys meet the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, airing on 27 November 2025 at 3.30pm CST on CBS, as he headlines this year's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. The event marks the official launch of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, a long-running appeal that supports millions of Americans who rely on the charity during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Blues On Broadbeach will mark its 25th anniversary in 2026 with four days of live music on the Gold Coast from 14 May to 17 May, as the festival celebrates a quarter of a century of rhythm, soul, community spirit and international recognition. The event's landmark year follows its recent Gold win in the Major Festivals and Events category at the Queensland Tourism Awards, a result that highlights the importance of the festival in the cultural life of the state.

Grammy winner Judith Hill will tour Australia in May 2026 as she brings her latest album, Letters From A Black Widow, to life for local audiences. The shows will showcase her signature mix of soul, funk and gospel, delivered with the emotional depth that has defined her career. Hill released the album in 2024 and marked a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist, who continues to build on a remarkable legacy shaped by collaboration, resilience and reinvention.

Thirty years ago this month, The Rolling Stones released Stripped, a bold and intimate reinvention that arrived fresh off the Voodoo Lounge era and reminded the world that beneath the stadium spectacle, the band was - at its core - a razor-sharp rock and roll unit rooted in blues, country, and soul.

Yungblud has cancelled the rest of his 2025 tour after doctors raised concerns about his voice and blood tests. The British rocker returned home for routine checks and was advised to halt all shows until the end of the year. The decision follows a demanding run that pushed the Doncaster artist to his limits. He described the decision as heartbreaking yet necessary. He apologised to fans across the United States, Mexico City and Latin America.

James Blundell has entered a new era of his four decade career with Patience Wins, his thirteenth studio album and one of his most significant releases to date. The project arrives with a powerful reception from fans, debuting at #1 on the Australian Country Album Chart, #2 on the Country Album Chart, #4 on the Australian Album Chart, and #25 on the overall ARIA Album Chart. The result highlights Blundell's enduring place in the Australian music story, a journey that began when he first broke through in 1989 with 'James Blundell'.

David Coverdale has confirmed his retirement, closing a chapter that helped shape the sound of hard rock across five decades. At 73, the Whitesnake frontman and former Deep Purple singer announced in a video message that he is stepping away from touring and recording, saying the moment had finally arrived to hang up the platform shoes and skin-tight jeans that defined so much of his stage life.

Germany's modern metalcore breakers The Narrator have plunged into darker creative territory with their new single Aurora. The track marks another powerful step in their evolution, showing a band unafraid to confront fear, conflict and emotional unease.

Germany's modern metalcore breakers The Narrator have plunged into darker creative territory with their new single Aurora. The track marks another powerful step in their evolution, showing a band unafraid to confront fear, conflict and emotional unease.

US progressive alt-metal outfit Stellar Circuits step into a defining new chapter with the release of their third album, Phantom :: Phoenix, out now through Nuclear Blast Records. The Winston-Salem four piece last delivered a full record in 2023 with Sight To Sound, a release that pushed them from underground recognition to genuine global momentum, and the new album signals a further evolution in sound, character and intention.

KISS have returned to the stage for the first time in two years, and for the first time since the death of Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist who helped define the band's sound. The shows formed part of the three day Kiss Kruise, held at the Virgin Hotels complex in Las Vegas. While the band stepped away from the road following the End Of The Road tour in 2023, the return to performance has offered long term fans a chance to reconnect with a group that has shaped rock culture for more than fifty years.

Irish folk-metal powerhouse The Scratch will return to Australia in April 2026, as the Dublin group prepare to release their third studio album Pull Like A Dog. The tour marks the band's first Australian headline run since their support slot with Dermot Kennedy, and their energy-driven shows are set to take Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth by storm.

Meg Washington will begin 2026 with a major national run. The four-time ARIA Award winner has confirmed a 23 date Natural Beauty Tour, named after her latest single, Natural Beauty, which arrives today with a striking new video. The song is lifted from her recent ARIA nominated album Gem, which continues to expand her reputation as one of Australia's most inventive voices.

MG Live has confirmed the return of Lise & Sarah's Disco Club in March 2026, with a new national rollout that will bring the event to major cities across Australia. What started as a small idea in 2022, sparked by two friends who missed carefree nights on the dancefloor, has now become one of the country's most in-demand event series for women.