The death of Greg Brown, founding guitarist and key songwriter of Cake, removes one of the most distinctive creative voices to emerge from American alternative rock in the 1990s, with Brown's work continuing to resonate deeply across generations of musicians and listeners.

Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie was honoured at the Bob Starkie Party To End All Parties, celebrating his music, his friendships and his lasting impact on Australian rock culture.

ARIA has again pointed the finger at commercial radio while the only Australian song in the current ARIA Top 40 belongs to Tame Impala, raising fresh questions about how the charts are compiled and who is really supporting local music.

Guns N' Roses will bring their world-conquering catalogue and new music to Adelaide as headliners of the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert, closing Australia's biggest domestic motorsport event with a landmark live performance.

Bad Bunny delivered a Super Bowl Halftime Show that placed Puerto Rican identity, heritage and unity at the centre of the biggest sporting broadcast in the world.

Television bassist Fred Smith, a foundational figure of the New York punk and art rock movement, has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a body of work that helped define one of the most influential bands to emerge from CBGB in the 1970s.

3 Doors Down founder and frontman Brad Arnold has died aged 47, leaving behind a catalogue of songs that defined mainstream American rock in the early 2000s.

Shinedown say their decision to step away from Rock The Country reflects the band's long-held belief in unity through music, with Shinedown emphasising that their responsibility is to their audience above all else.

Health issues force the abrupt end of the band's long planned return, casting uncertainty over the future of one of heavy metal's most enduring names.

NSW's premier state-wide live music initiative kicks off from 1 - 17 May with hundreds of performances and brand new regional activations

The iconic punk rock trio mark two decades since their fourth studio album topped the ARIA charts, solidifying their place in Australian rock history

The album that redefined R&B and pop for a new generation marks four decades of influence, independence, and iconic hits

The Southern rock pioneers' fourth studio album, Gimme Back My Bullets, turns 50, marking a milestone in the band's storied history and the evolution of American rock music.

Legendary Australian Music Executive Tells Her Story From Inside The Engine Room Of Rock History

Founding member and lead vocalist Chuck Negron, whose voice powered hits including Joy To The World, One and An Old Fashioned Love Song, has died at his home in Los Angeles

The 2026 Grammy Awards are being handed out today in Los Angeles, with the pre-telecast ceremony revealing the first wave of winners across dozens of categories ahead of the prime-time broadcast. As always, the early announcements provide a clear snapshot of where the Recording Academy is placing its attention in a year marked by global pop dominance, resurgent rock credibility, boundary-pushing hip-hop and a continued expansion of international voices.

The legendary rock band has been legally and publicly vindicated after a binding arbitration rejected every claim from their former guitarist, confirming his obligations under the 2008 band agreement and ordering repayment of over US$750,000 in tour advances.

Guitarist activist Tom Morello and punk veterans Rise Against will lead a one-off Minneapolis benefit concert raising funds for families affected by recent trump Gestapo killings, turning the city's most storied music venue into a focal point for protest, solidarity and community support.

The Boss releases a rapid-response rock song memorialising two Minneapolis residents killed by trump's gestapo, extending a decades-long tradition of political songwriting.

Original Injectors bassist and namesake remembered for his gentle soul and pivotal role in Australian rock

A Century of Music Rights and Cultural Impact Celebrated with Awards, Anthology and Digital Timeline

Late Midnight Oil Co-Founder Recognised For Lifetime Service To Australian Music And Culture

Olivia Dean Claims The Top Spot As Australian Artists Dominate The Year's Defining Countdown

by Jeff Jenkins ARIA’s Top 100 singles chart for 2025 features more songs by the KPop Demon Hunters Cast than Australian artists.

61 Australian Songwriters And Composers Recognised Across 13 Categories As Career-Shaping Awards Near

Global Superstar Partners With Tamworth Country Music Festival To Create Career-Defining Nashville Opportunity For Emerging Australian Artists by Paul Cashmere

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition has announced the winners of its 2025 edition, spotlighting songwriting excellence from across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Scotland, the Netherlands and the United States. With more than 4,000 songs entered from 52 countries, the competition again demonstrated its reach as one of the world's most significant platforms for discovering and supporting contemporary songwriting talent.

Taylor Swift had 10 Top 10 singles; Australia had none by Jeff Jenkins No Australian song hit number one in 2025. In fact, an Australian single failed to crack the Top 20. It’s believed to be the first time in chart history that a homegrown hit has not reached the Top 20.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has added his voice to the 2026 Triple J Hottest 100, sharing his picks from a wide range of local and international artists. Albo's choices highlight a mix of rising stars and established names, from the indie-pop charms of Olivia Dean and Hatchie to the homegrown beats of Hilltop Hoods and Ocean Alley.

SXSW Sydney has come to an abrupt end, with organisers confirming the Asia-Pacific edition of the globally recognised South By Southwest festival will not proceed in 2026 or beyond. The decision follows the withdrawal of funding by the New South Wales Government, bringing the event to a close just three years into what was originally planned as a longer-term commitment.