Twenty years after its release, Outkast's Idlewild stands as the final studio album from André 3000 and Big Boi, a soundtrack that became an ambitious musical statement in its own right.

Lamb Of God's fourth studio album Sacrament became a defining record of the 2000s American metal era, taking the Richmond band into the mainstream while preserving the intensity of their earlier work.

The Sunnyboys' 1981 debut will be revisited in a four-LP box set featuring previously unreleased vinyl material, archival recordings and a 32-page booklet, alongside the first book dedicated to the landmark album.

Route 33 have teamed with Australian country music veteran James Blundell for Blue Collar Man, a song built around references to 37 classic Australian songs.

Def Leppard lead guitarist Vivian Campbell has confirmed that his Hodgkin's lymphoma has returned after a previous donor transplant failed to eradicate the disease. The 63 year old musician, who has battled the condition since 2013, disclosed the news during an interview on El Salvador radio station Radio YSKL FM, outlining plans for ongoing treatments while maintaining his active touring schedule with both Def Leppard and his side project Last In Line.

A newly discovered species of non-venomous snake found in the tropical forests of New Guinea has been officially named Lielaphis slashi in honour of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, acknowledging his long-standing advocacy for reptile conservation and natural history institutions.

Australian Army veteran and Guitars For Vets Australia founder David Cox has released Sea Of Lies, a song reflecting on the 1975 murders of the Balibo Five and the unresolved questions surrounding their deaths.

Lotte Gallagher has released her first new music of 2026 with Wish, a song about the pull of an unhealthy relationship, alongside four Victorian headline shows in October.

Melbourne instrumental quartet Surprise Chef will release their fifth studio album, Frogs In A Pond, through Concord Jazz on October 23, with the funk-driven Leg Day providing the first preview.

Rise Against, James Blake, DMA'S, Wolf Alice, Dizzee Rascal, Dylan Gossett, Spacey Jane and The Amity Affliction lead the first announcement for the fifth On The Steps summer concert series.

Nickelback have released Leave Me Behind, the third preview of their upcoming album Everything Under The Sun, due October 30 through Virgin Music Group.

Rare Records will celebrate 35 years in Melbourne with Mammal, Sydonia, .hinge, Bushido and Tyson & Forbes at 170 Russell on October 31.

Hypersonic Festival will return to Melbourne and Sydney in November with Armin Van Buuren, W&W, Showtek, Timmy Trumpet and Hybrid Minds among the announced headliners.

Cameron Winter will release his first live album, Live At Carnegie Hall, documenting his December 2025 solo performance at the New York concert hall.

Melbourne singer-songwriter Anya Alchemy has released Don't Say You Never Felt It, a new collaboration with producer and songwriter Alice Ivy that signals a new phase in her evolving alt-pop sound.