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Dennis Locorriere, the longtime lead vocalist of Dr. Hook and the voice behind hits including ‘Sylvia’s Mother’ and ‘Sharing The Night Together’, has died aged 76.

Warren Zevon’s self-titled 1976 breakthrough album turns 50, celebrating a landmark record featuring Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Glenn Frey and songs later made famous by Linda Ronstadt.

The Runaways’ landmark 1976 debut album has reached its 50th anniversary, highlighting the enduring legacy of “Cherry Bomb” and the band’s impact on rock music history.

Rainbow’s Rising reaches its 50th anniversary as one of the defining albums in heavy metal history, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio and the enduring classic “Stargazer”.

Sixty years after release, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds remains one of the most influential albums in music history, redefining studio production and modern pop songwriting.

Soul and blues singer Clarence Carter, best known for Slip Away, Patches and Strokin’, has died aged 90 after complications from pneumonia.

The Rolling Stones have unveiled the video for ‘In The Stars’, using deepfake AI technology to digitally recreate younger versions of the band ahead of the release of Foreign Tongues.

The Cure’s Standing On The Beach compilation reaches its 40th anniversary, revisiting the band’s defining singles era from 1978 to 1985.

Rostam releases Hardy featuring Clairo from American Stories ahead of the album’s May 15 release, alongside a concert film rollout and screenings in New York and Los Angeles.

Deep Purple release Arrogant Boy as the lead single from SPLAT!, their forthcoming studio album exploring transformation themes, due July 3 via earMUSIC.

Split Enz opened their Forever Enz tour at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne with a career-spanning 22-song set featuring Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie.

Pink Floyd has joined The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series with a commemorative coin based on the iconic prism artwork from The Dark Side Of The Moon.

The AIR Awards have announced the nominees for 2026, with Ninajirachi, Folk Bitch Trio and Way Dynamic among the artists leading this year’s independent music honours.

Jet have expanded their long-running relationship with BMG, with the company acquiring publishing interests tied to key members of the Australian rock band behind Get Born and Are You Gonna Be My Girl.

Night At The Barracks returns for a fifth season in 2026 at Manly’s North Head Sanctuary featuring Aloe Blacc, Ben Folds, The Temper Trap and a major Australian line-up.

ICEHOUSE will perform a one-off Sydney Harbour show at Fleet Steps on 30 September 2026, joined by Little Quirks, with tickets on sale 25 May via Ticketek.

Elvis Costello’s All This Useless Beauty turns 30 as fans revisit the final Attractions album and one of the defining transition records of his career.

Jack Douglas, the producer behind John Lennon’s Double Fantasy and Aerosmith’s classic 1970s albums, has died at the age of 80.

Beck transformed Melbourne’s Palais Theatre into an orchestral alternative rock showcase, revisiting Sea Change, Odelay, Morning Phase and Loser with Philharmonia Australia and Jason Falkner.

The Waterboys have announced Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings, featuring 25 previously unheard tracks from the band’s landmark late 1980s sessions.

Neil Finn and Eddie Rayner may have accidentally confirmed that Paul McCartney will perform at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, marking what would be McCartney’s first ever concert in Singapore.

LeeHi will perform in Australia and New Zealand for the first time in August and September 2026 with shows announced for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland.

George Michael’s Older reaches its 30th anniversary, revisiting the 1996 album that followed his Sony legal battle and delivered six UK Top 3 singles.

Public Image Ltd have opened ticket sales for their January 2027 Australian and New Zealand tour, with recent European setlists revealing what fans can expect from the long-awaited return.

Alex Lahey has announced B-Grade University (Reunion Edition), a 10th anniversary expansion of her breakthrough 2016 EP featuring new recordings with Tegan and Sara and Slowly Slowly.

British heavy band Conjurer have released a live performance video for ‘The World Is Not My Home’, captured during the group’s sold-out headline show at The Underworld in London.

Scene Queen has returned with ‘Tracksuit’, a new single the artist describes as her heaviest release yet, blending bimbocore aesthetics with aggressive metalcore and dark comedic storytelling.

Lamb Of God and Trivium have announced a five-date Australian co-headline tour for October 2026 with Bleed From Within joining all shows.

Testament have released a remastered edition of their landmark 1989 album Practice What You Preach, featuring updated artwork, expanded packaging and new liner notes.

The Beatles will transform their historic Apple Corps headquarters at 3 Savile Row into a seven-floor immersive fan experience opening in London in 2027.