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Suzi Quatro talks to Paul Cashmere about her 42nd Australian tour, Freedom, working with son Richard Tuckey, Alice Cooper, The Pleasure Seekers and the five-minute bass solo that remains a centrepiece of her live show.

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.

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.

Colin Hay celebrated his 73rd birthday at Melbourne Recital Centre with an intimate evening of songs and storytelling that felt more like spending time with an old friend than attending a concert.

Don McLean reveals the story behind American Pie and reflects on the song’s lasting legacy ahead of his Australian anniversary tour.

Don Walker has premiered ‘Breakfast In Paris’, a new song from his forthcoming album Love Songs. The track previews Walker’s first solo album since Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky and arrives ahead of an October Australian tour.

Rose Carleo’s new album 42 Days combines deeply personal songwriting with stories linked to AC/DC, Elvis Presley and Australian rock traditions.

Alex James tells Noise11 that Britpop represented a cultural moment where guitar bands ruled the world as he prepares for the Australian Britpop Classical tour.

Ron Mael reveals how a surprise meeting with Cate Blanchett led to an ongoing friendship and reflects on Paul McCartney’s memorable Sparks tribute.

Don McLean says American Boys will be the last album of his career as he prepares for his American Pie 55th anniversary Australian tour.

Chip Z’Nuff reflects on MTV success, ‘New Thing’, David Letterman, Howard Stern and Enuff Z’Nuff’s power pop roots ahead of the band’s Australian return.

Kathleen Halloran reflects on Kate Ceberano’s mentorship and the creative development behind debut album Nobody’s Baby, released 8 May.

MARK PELLEGRINI reflects on four decades of Melbourne club culture and the shift from analog vinyl to digital production ahead of his anniversary show at Trak.

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale reveals how the upcoming album I Beat Loneliness is reshaping the band’s live setlist ahead of the Australian tour.

Ron Mael of Sparks discusses the band’s collaboration with Gorillaz, their evolving setlists from the album Mad, and confirms plans for more regular Australian touring in a new interview with Paul Cashmere.

Bill Evans returns to Australia in October 2026 for a national tour and a new live album recording. He talks to Paul Cashmere about Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.

Lisa Simone returns to Australia for a regional 2026 tour, reflecting on Nina Simone’s legacy and her own evolving career.

Sheridan Harbridge talks about preparing to play Divinyls icon Chrissy Amphlett in the theatrical production Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett.

Little River Band founding drummer Derek Pellicci has released his solo album Welcome To The Human Race, a collection of 14 original songs reflecting on modern life, technology and human connection.

Vika & Linda have announced their ninth studio album, Where Do You Come From, alongside a massive 46-date Australian national tour kicking off in May 2026.

Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival reveals that Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett inspired Jackdawg’s song The Girl From Oz, written with Keith Knudsen and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers.

Tommy James tells Paul Cashmere the real story behind Roulette Records, the mob connections, and how hits like Crimson And Clover and Mony Mony were made.

Helen Ryder turns her near-fatal car accident into inspiration on her new album Love Over Hate, a soulful collection about healing, resilience and the power of compassion.

Steve Norman of Spandau Ballet says he wants one last farewell tour for closure, reflecting on the band’s fractured final years and their legacy as New Romantic icons.

Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup has lived many lives in music. As drummer, songwriter and producer, he’s been Buzz Throckman in The Angels, the driving force behind GANGgajang, the rhythm on Australian Crawl’s “Reckless”, a key player with Jimmy Barnes, and the creative energy behind the Jimmy Little Foundation. Now, he’s put his story into print with his new memoir No Secrets.

Mississippi legend Marty Stuart turned 62 this week and celebrated earlier with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry with his wife Connie Smith.

Noise11.com’s Chief Operating Officer Nick Kontonicolas has congratulated country music legend Marty Stuart on being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a Modern Era Artist.

Former Matchbox Twenty guitarist Adam Gaynor and one-time Smashmouth musician Randy Cooke zoomed into Noise11.com this week with a few yarns about their whacky touring days.

Paul Cashmere

Suzi Quatro Interview: 42nd Australian Tour, Freedom & More

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

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

Colin Hay Turns A Melbourne Recital Centre Show Into An Evening Of Stories, Songs And Memories

Don McLean Reflects On The Legacy Of American Pie Ahead Of Australian Anniversary Tour

NOISE11 PREMIERE: Don Walker Premieres New Song ‘Breakfast In Paris’ Ahead Of Love Songs Album Release

Rose Carleo Finds Personal Loss, Rock History And Family Ties In New Album 42 Days

Blur’s Alex James Defines Britpop Ahead Of Australian Britpop Classical Tour

Sparks Connections Run Deep From Cate Blanchett To Paul McCartney

Don McLean Says ‘American Boys’ Will Be His Final Album Ahead Of Australian Tour

Enuff Z’Nuff Reflect On MTV Fame, ‘New Thing’ And Their Unlikely Power Pop Legacy

Kathleen Halloran Finds Creative Direction With Kate Ceberano’s Guidance As Debut Album ‘Nobody’s Baby’ Arrives

Mark Pellegrini To Celebrate 40 Years In Music At Trak Melbourne

Gavin Rossdale Reworks Bush Setlist For Australia Tour As New Album I Beat Loneliness Shapes The Show

Sparks On The Collaboration With Gorillaz As Ron Mael Talks Australian Return And Expanding Setlists

Bill Evans Is The Name Who Turned Down The Rolling Stones

Lisa Simone on Nina Simone Legacy & 2026 Australian Tour | Noise11 Interview

Sheridan Harbridge Prepares To Become Chrissy Amphlett In Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett For Melbourne

Little River Band Co-Founder Derek Pellicci Releases Welcome To The Human Race Solo Album

Vika & Linda Announce Ninth Studio Album Where Do You Come From and Massive National Tour

Jackdawg’s ‘The Girl From Oz’ Was Inspired By Divinyls’ Chrissy Amphlett

Tommy James: The Mob, The Music, And The Million Dollars That Never Came

Helen Ryder Turns Trauma Into Triumph With ‘Love Over Hate’

Steve Norman Wants One Final Spandau Ballet Tour For Closure

Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup Sets Dates for No Secrets Book Launch Events

Happy Birthday Marty Stuart

Marty Stuart Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame

Creationville’s Adam Gaynor and Randy Cooke Discuss Their Whacky Antics

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