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Pretenders ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Chrissie Hynde Throws Out The Pretenders Hits But Brings Out The Guests At Glastonbury

The general rule at music festivals for classic rock bands is to play the hits because the audience didn’t come to see you … but Chrissie Hynde has never been one to follow the rules.

June 25, 2023
ARIA Album Chart Report 23 June 2023

The third studio for local act The Teskey Brothers called "The Winding Way" becomes their second #1 in Australia this week.

June 23, 2023
Felix Riebl of The Cat Empire photo by Ros O'Gorman
New The Cat Empire, Here’s ‘Money Coming My Way’

The Cat Empire have a new song ‘Money Coming My Way’ and an album coming their way in August.

June 23, 2023
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo
Ozzy Osbourne Is Full of Bull

The City of Birmingham UK has named its Commonwealth Games Bull sculpture in honour of the city’s favourite son Ozzy Osbourne.

June 23, 2023
Damon Albarn Melbourne 2014, photo ros ogorman
Gorillaz Cancel US Tour

Gorillaz have cancelled their entire US tour before it began citing “scheduling conflicts” as the reason for the no-show.

June 23, 2023
David Bowie Life On Mars, music news, noise11.com
David Bowie ‘Life On Mars’ Given 4K Upgrade For 50th Anniversary

To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s ‘Life On Mars?’, the video for the song has been upgraded to 4K.

June 23, 2023
The Beatles Get Back
Paul McCartney Confirms New Beatles Song Is NOT AI

Paul McCartney has put to rest all of the incorrect write-up about the next Beatles song being made with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

June 23, 2023
Nicki McBrain of Iron Maiden with Greg Phillips
Australian Musician Editor Greg Phillips Takes Ownership of the Magazine

In exciting news for Australian Musician magazine, the Australian Music Association (which has published the magazine since 1995) has announced that it will transition ownership of the title to current editor and magazine co-founder Greg Phillips (trading as Mediaville) from July 1, 2023.

June 23, 2023
Noel Gallagher photo by Ros O'Gorman
Noel Gallagher Says Guns N’ Roses Glastonbury Headliner Is Crazy

Noel Gallagher thinks Guns N' Roses headlining Glastonbury is "crazy shit".

June 23, 2023
Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Elton John is Planning Special Guests For His Glastonbury Performance

Sir Elton John will have four special guests for his Glastonbury show.

June 23, 2023
Kate Bush Running Up That Hill
Kate Bush Thanks Fans As ‘Running Up That Hill’ Hits One Billion Streams

Kate Bush has thanked her fans after 'Running Up That Hill' hit one billion streams on Spotify.

June 23, 2023
Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix
Andre 3000 of Outkast Is Working On A Solo Album

Andre 3000 is reportedly working on a new album. Andre 3000 is said to be preparing to release his first ever solo album after his guest spot on Killer Mike's 'Scientists and Engineers', which marked his first track since appearing on Kanye West's 2021 song 'Life of the Party'.

June 23, 2023
M. Ward
M. Ward Has Two First Aid Kit Collaborations on New Album ‘supernatural thing’

M. Ward recruited Swedish duo First Aid Kit for two songs on his new album ‘supernatural thing’.

June 22, 2023
Sarah Snook
Sarah Snook Returns To The Stage For ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’

Succession star Australia’s Sarah Snook is heading back to theatre for the UK production of ‘A Picture of Dorian Gray’, starting 23 January 2024 in London.

June 22, 2023
Billy Idol 'Billy Idol (1982)
Billy Idol Expands His Debut Album

Billy Idol's debut self-titled album has been remastered and expanded.

June 22, 2023
Rod Stewart at Rod Laver Arena 14 March 2023 photo Bron Robinson
Rod Stewart Says He Isn’t Quitting Performing and Isn’t Quitting Ad Will Keep Playing The Hits

Rod Stewart has corrected media reports that took comments from a recent interview to mean that he would be retiring his hits after his current tour. Not true Rod says.

June 22, 2023
Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo
Morrissey Announces World Tour To Mark 40th Anniversary

Morrissey has announced the '40 Years Of Morrissey' global tour.

June 22, 2023
Dr Dre To Receive First ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award

Dr. Dre is set to be bestowed with the first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards' Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop.

June 22, 2023
Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Photo: Ros O'Gorman
Thom Yorke Releases ‘Bending Hectic’ From The Smile

The Smile have their first new music for 2023 in ‘Bending Hectic’. The Smile is Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner.

June 21, 2023
Graham Parker photo by Ros O'Gorman, music news, noise11.com
Graham Parker Gets Novel With ‘Them Bugs’

Graham Parker has released his first novelty song. ‘Them Bugs’ is very odd new music from Graham and his first new music in five years.

June 21, 2023
Jarvis Cocker: Photo Ros O'Gorman
Check Out Jarvis Cocker ‘Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven’

Jarvis Cocker has contributed new music to the new movie 'Asteroid City' by Wes Anderson.

June 21, 2023
Aerosmith Greatest Hits
Aerosmith To Release Carrier Spanning Greatest Hits

Aerosmith have a career spanning Greater Hits on the way ahead of their Peace Out final tour with The Black Crowes.

June 21, 2023
Billy Ocean by Bron Robinson
Billy Ocean Reunites Fans With Their 80s Memories In Melbourne #REVIEW

There was a time on radio in Australia in the mid to late 80s where you were never more than 60 minutes away from a Billy Ocean song.

June 21, 2023
Rose Tattoo play Palms Crown Casino on Friday 27 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Angry Anderson Anoints Next Rose Tattoo Tour ‘Southern Sons’

Rose Tattoo will head out again around Australia with the newly anointed ‘Southern Sons’ tour.

June 21, 2023
Mushroom 50 Years of Making Music_3_Photo by Georgia Roberts
Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise Opens At Melbourne Music Vault

The Melbourne Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne has opened its new centrepiece ‘Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise’.

June 21, 2023
Taylor Swift photo by Ros O'Gorman
Taylor Swift Is Bringing The Eras Tour To Australia in 2024

Taylor Swift has announced Australian dates for 2024 but for Sydney and Melbourne only.

June 21, 2023
Grammy Awards, music news, Noise11.com
Grammy Awards Ban AI Generated Music From Next Awards

The Grammys has updated its guidelines to make any works created solely using AI not eligible for awards.

June 21, 2023
Ed Sheeran photo by Ros O'Gorman
Shawn Mendes Returns To The Stage Via Ed Sheeran Gig

Shawn Mendes was left "speechless" before he performed onstage for the first time in more than a year at Ed Sheeran’s Toronto concert at the weekend.

June 21, 2023
John Brewster of The Angels with the guitar made by his son Sam
The Angels Are Heading To Their 50th Anniversary in 2024

The Angels have the big Five-Ohhh coming up in 2024 but the exact date is a bit rubbery.

June 20, 2023
Teresa Taylor in the middle in the movie Slacker 1991
Teresa Nervosa of Butthole Surfers Dies Aged 60

Teresa Nervosa (aka Teresa Taylor), the former drummer of Butthole Surfers, has died of lung disease.

June 20, 2023