Late-night veteran Conan O'Brien delivered a fast-paced and biting opening monologue as he returned to host the Oscars, mixing Hollywood satire, political jabs and one particularly controversial punchline.

Australian guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is scrambling to reshape his Australian visit after the collapse of Byron Bay Bluesfest, while continuing to fund a demanding global touring schedule as an independent artist.

Melanie C will return to Australia this November as part of her 2026 World Tour, celebrating the release of her new album Sweat and bringing decades of pop history back to the stage.

A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in more than a decade, bringing Puscifer as special guests for a run of arena and outdoor shows in December.

Grammy-nominated pop star Alex Warren will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with his Finding Family On The Road World Tour following a sold-out run across the region in 2025.

The 1976 album I Want You cemented Marvin Gaye's status as a soul innovator, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical experimentation, just eight years before his tragic death

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready celebrates Seattle's legendary grunge era with a graphic novel tie-in and a “lost” rock opera

Band Captures Explosive Homecoming Performance as 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour Is Revealed

Vince Gill continues his year-long 50 Years From Home project with the new EP Lonely's What I Do, a collection of melancholy country songs reflecting the storytelling traditions that shaped Gill's career.

Lainey Wilson launches new single Can't Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Lainey Wilson Keepin' Country Cool and continuing a busy international touring schedule.

The Pretty Reckless return with their fifth studio album Dear God, with Taylor Momsen leading the band into a raw new chapter introduced by the single When I Wake Up.

East Tennessee singer-songwriter Josiah And The Bonnevilles previews his forthcoming album As Is with the tender new single “Mountain Girl”, arriving ahead of the May 8 release on Rounder Records.

Ella Hooper returns with the bold new single I Got Eyes (On You), a spirited Americana-leaning track that captures the next chapter of the former Killing Heidi frontwoman's evolving solo career.

The cancellation of Bluesfest has created a ripple effect across the Australian live music industry, with the collapse of the long running Byron Bay event raising concerns about consumer confidence, ticket purchasing habits and the financial stability of future festivals.

The Who will release Live At Eden Project on May 29, documenting Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing with the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra at Cornwall's remarkable Eden Project venue.