Paul Cashmere

Bonnie Tyler has been placed in a medically induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, with doctors taking the step to aid her recovery.

The Church have announced ‘A Psychedelic Symphony’, an Australian orchestral tour for November 2026 featuring conductor George Ellis and a 30-piece orchestra.

Deep Purple will release their 24th studio album ‘Splat!’ on July 3, with Ian Gillan describing the record as the band’s heaviest work in years and a return to the spirit of the classic 1970s era.

Ronnie Wood says the same guitar used on Faces classic Stay With Me appears on The Rolling Stones’ new album Foreign Tongues, while Mick Jagger reveals how Robert Smith joined the sessions.

Chaka Khan has announced ‘Chakzilla’, her first album in seven years, with the title track co-written by Sia and produced by Greg Kurstin.

Mike Ness says Social Distortion’s version of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game continues the band’s long tradition of reworking songs by artists from punk, country and classic rock.

Plini will return to Australia and New Zealand in August 2026 for his biggest local headline tour yet, celebrating the release of his new album ‘An Unnameable Desire’.

DragonForce have entered a new era with the appointment of Alissa White-Gluz as co-lead vocalist as the band celebrates 20 years of Inhuman Rampage.

UNIFIED Music Group has expanded into New Zealand, appointing veteran manager Matt Harvey to lead its long-term investment into Aotearoa artists and infrastructure.

South Summit continue their rapid rise with new single ‘Heartless’, the latest preview of forthcoming album Run It Back, ahead of their biggest Australian headline tour and expanded international schedule.

Teenage Joans return with Coming Up From Hell, a heavier new single ahead of UK tour dates and Australian shows with Violent Soho.

Pantera’s The Great Southern Trendkill turns 30, revisiting the 1996 album recorded amid tension, separation and some of the band’s heaviest material.

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

Ash will return to Australia in September to perform their landmark debut album 1977 in full, marking 30 years since its release.

Review of Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, the 50th anniversary documentary tracing Iron Maiden’s rise from East London pubs to global stadium dominance through fan stories and archival history.

Alex James is showcasing Blur’s biggest songs in his Britpop Classical setlist as the orchestral tour prepares for Australia in 2026.

Link Meanie reintroduces Bagful Of Beez as a full band with new single Fever Dream, featuring Meghan Maike, Matt Cotter and Chip Wardale.

Paul Gray reveals his role on Andrew Ridgeley’s Son Of Albert and looks ahead to The Damned’s 2026 Australian tour.

Public Image Ltd return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2027 with the This Is Not… The Final PiL Tour, their first local shows in over a decade.

The Rolling Stones return with Foreign Tongues, a 14-track album arriving July 10 featuring major guest artists and a final Charlie Watts recording.

The Cure’s Wild Mood Swings turns 30, revisiting a bold and divisive album that marked a turning point in the band’s career.

Backstreet Boys’ self-titled 1996 debut album turns 30, highlighting the group’s global rise and the blueprint for modern pop success.

Billy Ocean’s Love Zone reaches 40 years, revisiting the album that delivered chart-topping hits and defined his global breakthrough.

Ash’s debut album 1977 turns 30, marking three decades since the chart-topping 1996 release reshaped alternative rock

Small Faces’ 1966 debut album turns 60, marking a defining moment in British mod culture and the early evolution of UK rock music.

Melbourne’s Reclink Community Cup returns June 14 with Rockdogs vs Megahertz and a lineup featuring Stella Donnelly, C.O.F.F.I.N and more.

West Australian Music has revealed the nominees for the 2026 Song Of The Year Awards, showcasing more than 800 submissions across genres.

Weird Fishes has signed rising Australian artist RAGEFLOWER, marking the company’s first major addition since launching in 2025 amid growing international interest.