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.

The Who will release Live At Eden Project on May 29, documenting Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing with the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra at Cornwall's remarkable Eden Project venue.

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has left thousands of fans of the Byron Bay festival facing uncertainty over ticket refunds, while organisers and the NSW Government navigate the financial fallout.

Fifty years ago, KISS transformed from rising rock provocateurs into arena-filling icons with the release of their fourth studio album, Destroyer, a record that redefined the band's sound and cemented their place in rock history.

Welsh guitarist Phil Campbell, best known for his three decades with Motörhead and later with Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, has died after a lifetime shaping heavy rock guitar.

English singer Morrissey has cancelled another concert on his 2026 tour, with Morrissey citing extreme sleep deprivation after a night of festival noise in Valencia, Spain.

Adam Lambert says new solo music is “on the horizon” while Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor take time off following the end of The Rhapsody Tour.

David Gilmour's legendary Black Strat has reclaimed the title of the most expensive guitar ever sold, fetching an extraordinary $14.55 million at a Christie's auction in New York from the late Jim Irsay collection.

Larry David is returning to television with the historical sketch comedy series Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness, a project that also brings former U.S. President Barack Obama into the creative mix as both producer and on-screen guest.

The cancellation of Bluesfest Byron Bay has seen the appointment of a liquidator, with ticketholders unlikely to receive refunds through the formal winding up process.

A sold-out Carnegie Hall gathered to honour Billy Joel’s enduring songbook as more than 20 artists reinterpreted his music during Michael Dorf’s annual Music Of tribute, with Billy Joel himself surprising the audience by attending the historic evening.

Linkin Park have cancelled their Adelaide concert at the last minute due to illness in the band, leaving South Australian fans disappointed after the group's long-awaited return to Australia.

Here is the official statement about the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026.

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.