Melbourne indie rock trio Jacobs Run have unveiled their latest single, She's Not That Mean, marking the second release from their forthcoming sophomore album, The Other Side, due out on September 12, 2025. This track follows the band's 2019 self-titled debut, which introduced their emotionally resonant sound and established them as a notable presence in the Australian music scene.

This month, five-time ARIA Award winner Katie Noonan will embark on one of the most ambitious tours of her career, paying tribute to Jeff Buckley’s seminal album Grace on its 30th anniversary. Across 24 dates from September through November, Noonan will bring her unmistakable voice to Buckley’s most revered songs, celebrating the legacy of one of the most influential records of the 1990s.

Sandra Bernhard, the iconic American performer, actress, singer, comedian and author, will return to Australia in March 2026 for her first shows here in over a decade. Even more historic, she will perform in New Zealand for the very first time.

September 5 is a date rich in music history, marked by groundbreaking releases, memorable performances, and the births of some of music’s greatest icons. On this day, Freddie Mercury of Queen was born, a voice and persona that forever changed rock. It is also the birthday of Michael Keaton, Bob Newhart, and Loudon Wainwright III, each with ties to music and entertainment. The Monkees scored a US No.1 hit with “Last Train to Clarksville,” while Stevie Wonder released his classic Songs in the Key of Life. From Motown brilliance to rock royalty, September 5 has consistently delivered moments that shaped the soundtrack of generations.

The Who’s landmark 1978 album Who Are You is returning in spectacular form with an expansive new 7CD/Blu-Ray Super Deluxe Edition box set, offering the deepest dive yet into what would ultimately become the final studio record to feature Keith Moon before his untimely death that same year.

David Byrne is back, and he’s asking one of life’s biggest questions. The Talking Heads icon has unveiled his latest single, “What Is The Reason For It? (feat. Hayley Williams),” ahead of his eagerly awaited new album Who Is The Sky?, set for release this Friday via Matador Records.

Alaskan-bred, Portland-based indie darlings Portugal. The Man are back, delivering their latest single, “Denali,” through Thirty Tigers. The track arrives hot on the heels of their surprise summer EP, uLu Selects Vol #2, and sees the band leaning into thick distorted synths, grunge-guitar grit, and frontman John Gourley’s slick vocals, calling back to the raw, adventurous sound that first put them on the map. Named after Alaska’s towering Denali Mountain, the song is both a nod to the band’s roots and a reminder of the soaring energy they bring to modern alternative music.

Kevin Parker has returned with the second single of Tame Impala’s new chapter, unveiling “Loser” alongside a striking music video starring Stranger Things and Fargo actor Joe Keery. The clip, directed by long-time collaborator KRISTOFSKI, matches Parker’s kaleidoscopic soundscape with equally surreal visuals, setting the tone for where Tame Impala’s music is heading next.

The Whitlams have always been a band with an ear for drama, humour, and heartfelt storytelling, but in 2026 they will present those qualities on a scale that few Australian acts could dream of. The Whitlams Orchestral ’26 tour will see Tim Freedman and band take their celebrated symphonic collaborations around the country, partnering with some of Australia’s most esteemed orchestras for a series of concerts that promise unforgettable performances.

Break out the roller skates and dust off your disco balls: Scene Queen, the hyper-feminine force of "bimbocore," has dropped her latest dazzling anthem “Platform Shoes.”

Nearly five decades after a humble cassette tape, Free As A Bird has finally taken full flight in an all-new 4K video. John Lennon recorded the original demo in 1977, a bare-bones home recording that remained an intimate artifact of his creativity. In 1995, Yoko Ono passed that tape to Paul, George, and Ringo, who, with producer Jeff Lynne, transformed it into the first "new" Beatles single in 25 years during the Anthology sessions.

Lady Gaga has unveiled her brand-new music video for “The Dead Dance”, a gothic-pop odyssey marking her first-ever creative collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton. Released overnight, the video fuses Gaga’s flair for theatrical pop with Burton’s cinematic gothic surrealism, making for one of the year’s most ambitious music visuals.

Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy has unveiled his brand-new single ‘Divine Feelings’, the first half from his upcoming double A-side release Divine Feelings/Fascination in the Dark, with the other side due in October. The release marks Joy’s first major solo output since his 2022 album In Our Own Sweet Time and follows collaborations with Noah Cyrus (‘Everybody Needs Somebody’, 2023) and Melbourne electronic act Shouse (‘Wherever You Are’, 2025).

Legendary drummer, composer and raconteur Stewart Copeland will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026, bringing his acclaimed spoken word show Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood & Other Adventures to local audiences for the first time.

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon has once again stepped beyond the page, joining forces with all-star collective Rogue Oliphant to unveil Visible From Space, a genre-defying album that marries literary sophistication with musical adventure. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s latest single, “Skin in the Game,” now available to stream globally with an official lyric video.

September 4 has brought with it some of the most memorable musical events, from record-breaking chart success to the births of legends. On this date, The Rolling Stones achieved their first UK No.1 with “It’s All Over Now,” while The Beatles continued their world domination with landmark US performances. Beyoncé, one of the most influential artists of her generation, was born on this day, as was the ever-charismatic Martin Chambers of The Pretenders. With a mix of career-defining milestones, iconic releases, and the arrival of future stars, September 4 holds a unique place in music history.

Jack Osbourne, son of Black Sabbath legend the late Ozzy Osbourne, had this to say to former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters. “F*ck You”.

Fugees rapper Pras Michel has delayed a scheduled sentencing hearing after undergoing emergency surgery for colon cancer. The hearing, originally set for August 29, was postponed after doctors discovered the cancer during a routine check-up. Michel was rushed into surgery to remove the cancer and is now recovering with his family. His spokesperson confirmed that he will remain in recovery until his doctors give clearance. The sentencing hearing has been rescheduled for October 3.

Pop star Pink, real name Alecia Beth Moore, recently revealed that she fell ill with an E. coli infection during a vacation, sharing a candid Instagram post to update fans on her recovery. In a photo posted on August 31, she’s shown reclining on a couch, sipping wine, and hooked up to an IV drip. Under the caption, she teased, “When you go on vacation and have food and E. coli decides to move into your gut, you kill it with friends and daughters and red wine and a vitamin IV concoction.”

Queen are preparing to add another chapter to their already monumental legacy. The band has moved to trademark its famous crest for use on wine bottles, sparking industry talk that a Queen wine range is on the horizon.

Split Enz are back. The legendary New Zealand band is set to reunite for the first time in two decades at the Electric Avenue Festival in Christchurch, marking a monumental moment for fans and music history alike.

Fresh off the release of their fourth album Straight Line Was A Lie, New Zealand indie-rock favourites The Beths will return to Australia in April 2026 for their biggest headline shows to date.

Irish singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre will return to Australia in February 2026, bringing his soulful, multi-genre sound to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Rising alt-R&B luminary UMI (née Tierra Umi Wilson) has just announced a new chapter in her ascent: her People Stories World Tour will hit Australia and New Zealand next March. Tickets go on sale Friday 5 September at 10 am local time, with shows scheduled in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

Phil Campbell co-wrote nearly every Motörhead classic from Orgasmatron (1986) through to Bad Magic (2015). In this exclusive Noise11 interview with Paul Cashmere, Phil looks back on three decades with Lemmy, Motörhead’s legendary legacy, and his new life fronting Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

For more than two decades, Pete Murray has been one of Australia’s most consistent and beloved singer-songwriters. His breakthrough album Feeler in 2003 sold more than half a million copies, spawning hits like “So Beautiful” and “Lines.” Since then, Murray has built a career based on honesty, storytelling, and a connection with his audience that has kept him at the forefront of Australian music.

The world’s longest running tribute show, Legends in Concert, will return to Melbourne in January 2026 for its eighth season at The Palms at Crown. The Las Vegas-born production has been thrilling audiences across the globe for more than 40 years and will once again bring some of the greatest names in music history back to life for 16 shows only.

September 3 has witnessed some of the most iconic turns in music history. On this day, The Rolling Stones released Angie, one of their defining ballads, while Elvis Presley scored another No.1 with “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.” Stevie Wonder released Innervisions, a landmark in soul and funk, and Metallica began their unstoppable rise with early live breakthroughs. The date also marks the birthdays of The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and producer George Martin, the “Fifth Beatle.” From chart-toppers to the birth of innovators, September 3 has been a day of creativity, transformation, and milestones across generations.

Carla Harvey, the electrifying force behind Butcher Babies, has carved a path all her own with the birth of her new band, The Violent Hour. Fueled by an unwavering devotion to the '90s Riot Grrrl movement, Harvey has assembled an all-female lineup that blends passion, grit, and unapologetic fire.

UK pop phenomenon Five were one of the most successful British boy bands of the late 90s and early 2000s. Formed in 1997 by the same team that created the Spice Girls, Five, Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason “J” Brown, were designed to be the tougher, edgier answer to their pop contemporaries. With a mix of slick pop, rap interludes, dance-floor beats and rock influences, Five quickly stormed the charts on both sides of the world.