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The High Kings have announced Irish singer-songwriter Dave Lofts as national support for their 13-date Australian tour in October 2026.

Rick Price has announced a national Australian tour celebrating his new single Call On Me from the Hometown album, with dates beginning in September.

Vicki Wickham, the pioneering producer behind Ready Steady Go! and the longtime manager and confidante of Dusty Springfield, has died. Noise11 reflects on her remarkable contribution to British music, television and artist management.

Things of Stone and Wood have released “Fade Away”, the latest single from Rae Street, while confirming more Australian shows and revealing that a second album will follow later in 2026.

Australian music journalist, broadcaster and author Glenn A. Baker has died aged 74. The news was confirmed by friend and collaborator Stuart Coupe, marking the loss of one of Australia’s most influential music historians.

Chiodos will return to Australia for the first time since 2015 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of All’s Well That Ends Well, performing the landmark debut album in full across five national dates.

The Beatles have fuelled speculation that Rubber Soul will be the next album to receive the Super Deluxe Edition treatment after posting a cryptic countdown and teaser message on their official website.

Roger Glover reveals how Deep Purple still writes songs with Ian Gillan, explaining the band’s unique creative process and why they continue recording new music in 2026.

Kim Wilde says the search for the perfect three minute pop song continues to inspire her as she writes another new album and prepares for her Australian tour.

V.Spy V.Spy’s landmark albums Harry’s Reasons and A.O. Mod. TV. Vers. are being reissued through Songland Records. Fans have until July 31 to pre-order before manufacturing begins.

Squeeze will return to Australia in April 2027 for a five date national tour celebrating more than 50 years of music and featuring songs from their latest album Trixies.

Loudon Wainwright III will perform seven concerts across Australia and New Zealand in February 2027, marking his first tour of the region in almost two decades.

Casey Barnes has released ‘She Does’, the final single before his ninth studio album Made For This, which will be released on 7 August ahead of his biggest Australian headline tour to date.

The creative team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical explains how Neil Diamond’s greatest songs have been woven into a stage production centred on the artist’s life ahead of the Australian premiere.

Rose Tattoo will take to the road for the final time in 2026, ending a touring career spanning more than five decades. Angry Anderson says the farewell shows will celebrate the band’s history, with Rob Riley returning for selected performances.

The Hellacopters will return to Australia in March 2027 joined by Norway’s Gluecifer, who will perform their first Australian shows on the Respect The Rock tour.

The Rolling Stones have recorded Amy Winehouse’s You Know I’m No Good for Foreign Tongues, highlighting the connection between two generations of British music legends.

The Dreggs return from a month of songwriting in Nashville to launch their first Australian headline tour in more than a year, bringing new songs and fan favourites to six cities this October.

Wolf Alice have announced the Australian artists joining their December headline tour for The Clearing, with Folk Bitch Trio, Swapmeet, Selve and Little Guilt appearing across national dates.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made during a comedy podcast, prompting debate over political judgment, media scrutiny and whether the backlash has overshadowed the original remarks.

Montaigne will perform their ARIA Award winning debut album Glorious Heights in full on a national Australian tour celebrating the record’s 10th anniversary.

British jazz-funk legends Level 42 will finally make their Australian debut in January 2027, performing songs from World Machine and a set packed with classic hits.

Gary Marks has opened his archives with the release of “Sky High” and “The Real World”, songs recorded for unreleased albums dating from 2007 and 1988, following the release of his Record Store Day album Crossroads.

Sam Smith will release their fifth studio album Hazel Eyes on August 21 and has unveiled the new single My Guy, offering the first major look at the highly anticipated project.

Fifty years after its release, Alice Cooper Goes To Hell remains a key chapter in the shock rock pioneer’s catalogue, featuring the hit I Never Cry and the creative partnership of Dick Wagner and Bob Ezrin.

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq will hit theatres across Australia in September and October 2026 for their collaborative Two Most Annoying People You Love tour.

Disgraceland have released a new recording of the Hoodoo Gurus classic ‘Wipeout’ while continuing a nationwide tour that includes extensive dates with The Angels.

Midge Ure has released A Man Of Two Worlds, a double album that marks his first album of new material in 12 years and launches a new international tour.

Koe Wetzel has released The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and a reflective look at the turbulent journey that transformed the Texas artist from a regional favourite into a global touring act.

Mike Ness explains why Social Distortion took 15 years between albums and hints that a follow-up to Born To Kill may arrive soon.

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The High Kings Announce Dave Lofts As Australian Tour Support

Rick Price Announces National Call On Me Tour Following New Single Release

Vicki Wickham Remembered As Visionary Behind Ready Steady Go! And Dusty Springfield’s Enduring Legacy

Things of Stone and Wood Release ‘Fade Away’ As Second 2026 Album Looms

Glenn A. Baker Dies Aged 74, Leaving Enduring Legacy In Australian Music Journalism

Chiodos Bring 20th Anniversary Tour Of All’s Well That Ends Well To Australia

The Beatles Tease Rubber Soul Box Set With Cryptic Countdown

Deep Purple Still Finding New Ways to Write Songs More Than 55 Years On

Kim Wilde Is Still Chasing The Perfect Pop Song As Australian Tour Nears

V.Spy V.Spy’s Harry’s Reasons And A.O. Mod. TV. Vers. Return On Vinyl And CD As July 31 Deadline Nears

Squeeze Announce 2027 Australian Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour

Loudon Wainwright III To Return To Australia And New Zealand After Nearly 20 Years

Casey Barnes Releases ‘She Does’ Ahead Of New Album And National Tour

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Explores The Man Behind The Songs Ahead Of Australian Premiere

Rose Tattoo Announce Final Year Of Touring

The Hellacopters And Gluecifer Announce Joint Australian Tour For 2027

Rolling Stones’ Amy Winehouse Considered a Foreign Tongues Highlight

The Dreggs Announce ‘Heading Home’ Australian Tour After Nashville Writing Sessions

Wolf Alice Announce Special Guests For The Clearing Australian Tour

Anthony Albanese’s Kylie Minogue Podcast Comments Spark Debate Over Judgment And Media Reaction

Montaigne Announces Glorious Heights 10th Anniversary Australian Tour

Level 42 Announce First Ever Australian Tour For January 2027

Gary Marks Revisits Lost Albums With Release Of ‘Sky High’ And ‘The Real World’

Sam Smith Announces Fifth Album ‘Hazel Eyes’ And Releases New Single ‘My Guy’

Alice Cooper Goes To Hell Turns 50 As A Dark Chapter In The Shock Rocker’s Classic Era

Ben Lee And Georgia Maq Announce ‘Two Most Annoying People You Love’ Australian Tour

Disgraceland Release Reworked Version Of Hoodoo Gurus Classic ‘Wipeout’ As National Tour Continues

Midge Ure Releases First Album Of New Material In 12 Years With A Man Of Two Worlds

Koe Wetzel’s The Night Champion Arrives As Texas Star Reflects On A Decade Of Survival And Success

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