Paul Cashmere

Backstreet Boys have released ‘Bottle Up’, a new track written by Ed Sheeran and Savan Kotecha for the upcoming animated feature Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie.

Carly Simon will release Comes In Waves on 14 August, marking her first album of original material in 18 years and introducing new single Howl.

Eight years after Mark E. Smith’s death, The Fall will release Post Script, the band’s final studio album featuring nine tracks completed from recordings begun before his passing.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre, extending performances through October 2026 following strong ticket demand.

The Temptations’ 1966 album Gettin’ Ready turns 60, celebrating a landmark Motown release that introduced Norman Whitfield as the group’s key producer and featured classics including Get Ready and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.

Chris Botti’s 2026 Australian tour showcases jazz interpretations of songs by Leonard Cohen, the Bee Gees, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Ennio Morricone, highlighting the trumpeter’s genre-crossing approach to live performance.

Fifty years after its release, Chicago X remains a pivotal album in Chicago’s catalogue, producing the band’s first No. 1 hit and marking a major shift toward mainstream pop success.

Sublime have released their first studio album in 30 years, reuniting original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh with Jakob Nowell for the new record Until The Sun Explodes.

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.

Duane Betts has released Isle Of Hope, his first album for Sun Records. Produced by Dave Cobb, the record reflects on loss, family and renewal following the death of Dickey Betts.

The Kennedy Center is removing Donald Trump’s name from its facade after a federal appeals court rejected an emergency appeal to preserve the controversial rebranding of the iconic arts venue.

Gary Numan says support from artists including Nine Inch Nails and Fear Factory helped create the foundation for his career resurgence after years spent outside the mainstream.

Brent Smith says Shinedown deliberately moved away from concept albums for Ei8ht, creating an 18-song collection where every track tells its own story.

Jack White has announced Frozen Charlotte, his seventh solo album, arriving on 10 July. The record is previewed by the new single Dollar Bill and follows the acclaimed 2024 album No Name.

New York City has unveiled Jimi Hendrix Way in Greenwich Village, permanently honouring the legendary guitarist near Electric Lady Studios after years of campaigning.

Hamlet Hail To The Thief, the acclaimed collaboration between Thom Yorke, Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, will open at London’s Barbican Theatre in October 2026 after sold-out seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Factory International.

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.

Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble have released North Carolina, the third single from the forthcoming album Tilt. The track reflects on Mize’s Southern upbringing and the values of community, hospitality and belonging.

Larry David’s new HBO comedy series Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness brings together Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, Bill Hader and Barack Obama for a comedic journey through American history.

Cosmic Psychos will headline Thrashville 2026 after FEAR cancelled their Australian tour on medical advice for frontman Lee Ving, just weeks before the festival.

Brian Fallon has announced Not Bad For New Jersey, his first solo album in more than five years, featuring guest appearances from Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen, Lori McKenna and Marc Ribot.

Canadian psych-rock band Meltt have released their third album Pathways, a self-produced collection that signals a new chapter for the Vancouver quartet as they prepare for a major North American tour.

Joeys Coop, featuring Brett Myers of Died Pretty, have announced their new album Sawdust Memories, released July 3, alongside a national Australian tour and new single In The Pines.

The world premiere of Jebediah: Are We OK? headlines the first MIFF 2026 announcement, examining the Perth band’s 30-year career and enduring friendship.

Slow Pulp have announced their third studio album Melodie and released the first single Better Man, marking the next chapter for the Chicago indie rock quartet.

Left To Suffer have released Gun In The Duffle Bag, their first track since signing with Hopeless Records, marking the start of a new era for the Atlanta deathcore band.

Rick Beato will bring his live show to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026. The influential producer and YouTube educator arrives as debates over AI, copyright and the future of music continue to reshape the industry.

Simple Minds have announced a February 2027 Australian arena tour celebrating 50 years of music, with Gary Numan joining as special guest on all five dates.

Cassian has announced two major Australian open-air headline performances for Sydney and Melbourne in spring 2026, supported by Nils Hoffmann, Mild Minds, Samantha Loveridge and OLIIV.

Neil Diamond’s landmark 1976 album Beautiful Noise turns 50 this week, celebrating the record that transformed his career while Australia prepares for the 2026 premiere of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical in Melbourne.

Paul Cashmere

Backstreet Boys Release ‘Bottle Up’ For Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

Carly Simon Returns With First Album Of Original Songs In 18 Years

The Fall Final Album Post Script To Be Released Eight Years After Mark E. Smith’s Death

Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise Extends Melbourne Season As New Tickets Go On Sale

The Temptations Gettin’ Ready Turns 60, The Album That Changed Motown’s Direction

Chris Botti Reimagines Pop Classics, Film Themes And Standards For Australian Tour

Chicago X Turns 50: The Album That Changed Chicago’s Trajectory

Sublime Return With First New Studio Album In 30 Years, Until The Sun Explodes

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

Duane Betts Releases Isle Of Hope, First Album For Sun Records

Kennedy Center Restores Historic Name As Court Rejects Final Bid To Keep Trump Branding

Gary Numan Credits 1990s Artists For Creating The Platform For His Career Revival

Shinedown’s Brent Smith Explains Why Ei8ht Breaks Away From The Band’s Concept Album Era

Jack White Announces Seventh Solo Album Frozen Charlotte, Shares New Single Dollar Bill

Jimi Hendrix Way Unveiled In New York, Ending Decades-Long Campaign To Honour Guitar Icon

Hamlet Hail To The Thief Heads To London’s Barbican Theatre For 2026 Premiere

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

Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble Share Nostalgic New Single North Carolina

Larry David Returns To HBO With History Satire ‘Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness’

Cosmic Psychos To Headline Thrashville After FEAR Cancel Australian Tour

Brian Fallon Announces Not Bad For New Jersey, First Solo Album In More Than Five Years

Meltt Release Third Album Pathways As North American Tour Expands

Joeys Coop Return With New Album Sawdust Memories And National Tour

MIFF 2026 To Premiere Jebediah And Summersault Music Documentaries

Slow Pulp Announce New Album Melodie With New Single ‘Better Man’

Left To Suffer Release First Hopeless Records Single ‘Gun In The Duffle Bag’

Rick Beato To Bring Live Show To Australia And New Zealand In October 2026

Simple Minds Announce Australian Arena Tour With Gary Numan For 2027

Cassian Announces Sydney And Melbourne Open-Air Headline Shows For 2026

Neil Diamond’s Beautiful Noise Turns 50 As Australia Prepares For A New Chapter On Stage

Simple Minds

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