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Cavetown has released Sailboat, a new collaboration with Chloe Moriondo, offering a vulnerable preview of his upcoming album Running With Scissors and announcing Australian tour dates.

Ringo Starr is continuing his country music journey with a new studio album in development for 2026, once again collaborating with producer T Bone Burnett.

Australians largely ignored new local music in 2025, with ARIA streaming charts dominated by classics, leaving contemporary artists sidelined

2025 saw global and Australian streaming dominated by collaborations, breakout pop hits, and enduring classics, with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, ROSÉ, and Alex Warren leading the charts

A$AP Rocky releases a self-designed Bilt-exclusive vinyl for Don’t Be Dumb and covers rent for residents of his Harlem childhood building

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors has recorded the lowest ratings in the show’s history, sparking a fierce debate over whether politics, scheduling or measurement changes are to blame.

Dreamkillers mark what would have been Shirley Strachan’s 74th birthday with Shirley, a powerful tribute to the Skyhooks frontman ahead of their new album Proiphys Cunninghamii.

4 Non Blondes will ring in 2026 with a performance of What’s Up on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, capping a surprise comeback after more than 30 years.

Yungblud has teamed up with Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins for a heavier new version of Zombie, inspired by Siamese Dream and released with a new music video

The 2026 New Year Honours recognise Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Ellie Goulding, Max Richter and other musicians and entertainers for their outstanding contributions to music, culture and society

Beyoncé has reached billionaire status after the record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour, joining an elite group of musicians alongside Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna.

Amy Taylor of Amyl & The Sniffers has launched legal action in the United States, alleging a photographer exploited her image from a Vogue Portugal shoot for unauthorised commercial use.

Legendary music manager Michael Lippman, who guided the careers of George Michael, David Bowie and Matchbox Twenty, has died aged 79.

Gospel composer Richard Smallwood, whose songs were recorded by Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men, has died aged 77 following complications from kidney failure.

The Kennedy Center is facing mass cancellations as artists protest the renaming of the venue to include Donald Trump’s name, sparking a cultural backlash.

Vinnie Vincent helped reshape Kiss at a critical moment, contributing heavily to three albums while officially standing inside the band for just one.

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album achieved significant sales in the US in 2025, finishing 24th overall and 10th in physical sales with 221,514 units sold.

Noise11’s definitive guide to the first half of 2026 album releases, spanning rock, pop, metal, indie and more.

Kate Bush mourns the loss of her longtime friend Matthew Upham, who went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon.

Jeff Buckley’s debut release Live At Sin-é is reissued in a deluxe 2CD edition in February 2026.

The Paper Kites have announced their seventh studio album If You Go There, I Hope You Find It, arriving in January 2026 with a world tour to follow.

Gibson Gives has delivered its biggest year ever in 2025, donating 2,445 guitars and enabling more than $5.3 million for music education, scholarships, and disaster relief worldwide.

The Mind Warp Pavilion returns for its tenth year with a powerful David Bowie tribute at Freo Social, marking a decade of celebration, community and musical legacy in WA.

A new study has revealed Bob Marley as the most frequently referenced historical figure in song lyrics, topping a diverse global Top 10 list.

Liam Gallagher has celebrated his first sober Christmas in decades, reflecting on his health journey during the Oasis Live ’25 Tour

Harry Styles surprises fans with a new video from his final Love On Tour show in Italy, featuring an unreleased piano ballad and intimate fan footage.

Melbourne punk band Private Function have announced they will disband in 2026 after nearly a decade of provocative music and unforgettable live shows.

Vinnie Vincent, ex-Kiss guitarist, releases $225 limited-edition single Ride The Serpent, defending the price as a protection against piracy.

Neil Young’s Borrowed Tune stands as one of rock’s most candid admissions, openly drawing from The Rolling Stones’ Lady Jane during a dark and defining period of his career.