Paul Cashmere

The Johnnys are preparing a retrospective collection of unreleased Mushroom Records recordings and discussing new music, according to founding member Graham Hood.

The Huxton Creepers have reissued their classic debut album 12 Days To Paris for its 40th anniversary and announced a national tour performing the album in full for the first time.

Donald Trump’s latest public attacks on CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins have reignited debate over the treatment of female reporters and elevated Collins’ profile as one of America’s most influential political journalists.

Evanescence have announced a March 2027 Australia and New Zealand arena tour, their first headline run in the region since releasing Sanctuary.

Prince’s estate has announced Timeless, a new compilation featuring 10 previously unreleased recordings from across his career. The collection is previewed by the newly released 1995 track Stone.

Don Walker has premiered ‘Breakfast In Paris’, a new song from his forthcoming album Love Songs. The track previews Walker’s first solo album since Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky and arrives ahead of an October Australian tour.

Ashley Naylor has announced Melbourne and Sydney Ashley Naylor Spaceship shows and a rare Los Angeles solo performance as the new single Racing Time continues the rollout of Alexandria Sunset.

Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt brought I Played The Fool (Main Title Theme) from HBO’s Rooster to Jimmy Kimmel Live, spotlighting the newly released soundtrack album and Watt’s first television score project.

The Beatles will release a colourised version of their iconic 1967 All You Need Is Love performance online for the first time on Global Beatles Day, 25 June.

CORE Festival has announced its first Australian edition, bringing Honey Dijon, Moodymann, Mall Grab, Effy and more to Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on 28 November 2026.

Leaps And Bounds Music Festival will return to a full ten-day format in July 2026, with venues across Yarra hosting free and low-cost live music, cultural events and community celebrations.

Lainey Wilson has released ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’, a new single featuring John Mayer on guitar, as the country star continues a landmark year of touring, awards success and film projects.

Amber Lawrence has released her eighth studio album Suburban Cowgirl alongside her debut children’s book The Suburban Cowgirl, both inspired by her journey from suburban Sydney to Australian country music success.

Alex James says Blur finished The Ballad Of Darren era without any band member saying “never again”, leaving the possibility of future activity open.

AEG Presents has announced it will take over operations of Austin’s iconic Emo’s venue in January 2027, with renovations, a new name and a broader expansion strategy for the Texas live music market.

Leah Senior has released “Two Weeks”, the final single ahead of her fifth album Pt. Roadknight, a record inspired by life on Victoria’s Surf Coast and contemporary social change.

Hard-Ons have re-recorded four of their classic songs in Korean, with founding bassist Ray Ahn singing in his native language ahead of a South Korean tour and film screening visit in September.

Streaming services now reach 72 per cent of Australian adults weekly compared to 64 per cent for traditional radio, signalling a major shift in music discovery and listening habits.

Weezer have unveiled the Gold Album and released the new single We Might As Well Be Strangers featuring Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman ahead of the album’s August 21 release.

Thirty years after Load transformed Metallica’s sound and image, the album remains one of the most debated releases in rock history. Here’s how the 1996 record reshaped the band’s future.

Bryan Adams’ seventh album 18 Til I Die turns 30, celebrating a record that delivered international hits and sold millions worldwide.

Ben Folds has warned that America’s National Symphony Orchestra may not survive the ongoing political and financial turmoil surrounding Washington’s Kennedy Center.

Charli XCX has announced Music, Fashion, Film, her first studio album since the Grammy-winning Brat. The new record arrives on July 24 and features John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on its cover.

The Original Wailers, featuring legendary guitarist Al Anderson, will tour Australia in March 2027, bringing the songs of Bob Marley & The Wailers back to local stages.

The new documentary Frampton premieres at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, chronicling Peter Frampton’s rise to fame, career struggles, resilience and return to the stage.

Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes marks a dramatic turning point for CBS News, prompting debate about editorial independence, newsroom leadership and the future of one of television journalism’s most respected institutions.

Cream’s Wheels Of Fire will be reissued in a 5CD Super Deluxe Edition featuring newly restored audio, unreleased studio recordings, expanded live performances and rare alternate mixes.

The Songs Of John Farnham tribute concert has become the focus of a growing debate after ticket prices surged to $1,650 through dynamic pricing despite Victorian Government support for reforms targeting the practice.

Following the success of Zed50, Brisbane community broadcaster 4ZZZ has confirmed Zed 51 will take place at Roma Street Parklands on 24 October 2026.

Billy Idol has released the official video for John Wayne featuring Alison Mosshart. The western-inspired clip arrives as Idol continues touring behind his latest album Dream Into It.