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Black Country New Road Bring Their Resurgent Sound Down Under in 2026

British experimental-rock band Black Country, New Road have unveiled a new chapter and it’s headed straight for Australia and New Zealand. Riding high on the acclaim surrounding their bold reinvention in Forever Howlong, the band will launch a limited yet highly anticipated run across six cities in February–March 2026.

Tagged as: 10s, Black Country New Road, experimental, rock, UK

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Purple Disturbance Sign With New World Artists, Lock In Major Tour Dates

by Noise11.com

Purple Disturbance, the fierce and uncompromising post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales, have officially joined forces with New World Artists, the booking agency behind some of Australia’s most trailblazing acts. For a young band already turning heads with their volatile live shows and razor-edged songs, this deal puts them on a major platform heading into 2026.

Tagged as: Australia, Beddy Rays, Dune Rats, Frenzal Rhomb, Goons of Doom, Grinspoon, live music, New World Artists, Purple Disturbance, The Screaming Jets

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On This Day In Music History 26 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 26 August:

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, music industry, On This Day in Music History

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Missy Elliott Averts Copyright Trial at the Last Minute in Pennsylvania Federal Court

by Labelle Hayes

In a dramatic turn, rapper, songwriter, and trailblazing producer Missy Elliott narrowly avoided heading to trial in a long-running copyright dispute, reportedly settling the case mere minutes before a jury was due to be selected in a Pennsylvania federal courtroom.

Tagged as: 90s, Missy Elliott, rap, USA

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Arthur Hill Announces First Ever Australian Headline Tour “Stella AusTour” Set for January 2026

by Noise11.com

Britain’s brightest new pop phenomenon, Arthur Hill, has confirmed that his electric stage presence will finally reach Australian shores with the “Stella AusTour”, marking his long-awaited Aussie debut. The London-based singer-songwriter is set to ignite crowds at three headline shows: The Triffid, Brisbane (14 January), Factory Theatre, Sydney (15 January), and Max Watts, Melbourne (16 January).

Tagged as: 20s, Arthur Hill, Live Nation, pop, UK

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Better Lovers Announce Australian Debut Tour with Support From Split Chain and Blind Girls

by Noise11.com

Better Lovers, the hardcore supergroup, featuring members of Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Fit For An Autopsy, are finally bringing their live show Down Under, with six cities locked in for January 2026.

Tagged as: 20s, Better Lovers, Blind Girls, emo, Every Time I Die, Fit For An Autopsy, rock, Split Chain, the dillinger escape plan, USA

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SIX60 To Headline Sydney Opera House Steps In Landmark Summer Show

by Noise11.com

New Zealand’s Six60 are preparing to etch their name into Australian music history with a once-in-a-lifetime show on the iconic Sydney Opera House Steps. On Thursday 11 December 2025, the group will bring their stadium-sized sound to an intimate outdoor setting in the heart of Sydney Harbour, promising fans a night to remember.

Tagged as: 10s, New Zealand, R&B, six60, Sydney Opera House

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The Pretty Reckless Deliver a Dark New Chapter with “For I Am Death” Heralding Their Next Album

by Noise11.com

The Pretty Reckless are back with a shiver-inducing new single, For I Am Death, a hauntingly powerful teaser of what lies ahead for the chart-topping band.

Tagged as: 10s, For I Am Death, grunge, rock, The Pretty Reckless, USA

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Pete Townshend: Reveling at 80 on Final Who Tour and Bold New Beginnings

by Noise11.com

London’s indefatigable rock sage Pete Townshend recently granted AARP The Magazine a deeply revealing interview, with the questioning prowess of Jim Sullivan guiding him through reflections on The Who’s swan song and his exhilarating future ahead.

Tagged as: 60s, Pete Townshend, rock, The Who, UK

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UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

by Paul Cashmere

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Tagged as: 80s, Ali Campbell, Australian Tour, Face To Face Touring, pop, reggae, UB40, UK

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Dayseeker Release New Single “Shapeshift” and Announce Creature In The Black Night Album

by Noise11.com

Southern California post-hardcore band Dayseeker have unveiled their new single Shapeshift, along with a visualizer, ahead of the release of their sixth studio album Creature In The Black Night, due 24 October via Spinefarm.

Tagged as: 10s, Dayseeker, Good Things, hardcore, rock, Shapeshifter, USA

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Celebrate 10 Years With Deluxe Reissue Of Breakthrough Debut

by Labelle Hayes

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are marking the tenth anniversary of their game-changing self-titled debut album with a deluxe reissue due October 10, bringing with it not just the original gold-certified record but also an entire album’s worth of demo recordings that show how the sound of the band was born.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Nathaniel Rateliff, rock, The Night Sweats, USA

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Why Queen’s Quietest Member John Deacon Chose to Become a Recluse Until This Rare Return

by Labelle Hayes

For fans of Queen, John Deacon has long been the enigma of the band, a brilliant musician, masterful songwriter, and humble presence behind the scenes. Since the early 1990s, Deacon has shunned the spotlight, retiring quietly after Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991. But now, years later, he has quietly resurfaced, lending his signature alongside bandmates Roger Taylor and Brian May on a charity auction item, signalling, perhaps, that even the most private of souls can still make their mark in unexpected ways.

Tagged as: 70s, A Night At The Opera, John Deacon, Queen, rock, UK

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

by Noise11.com

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Bad Seeds, Nick Cave, punk, rock

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The Beatles Anthology box 2025 vinyl edition

The Beatles’ Anthology 4 Announcement Splits Fans Between Celebration and Criticism

by Labelle Hayes

The Beatles’ world lit up on 21 August 2025 when Apple Corps confirmed what had long been whispered: Anthology 4will arrive this November as part of a deluxe 8-CD / 12-LP box set. For many, the announcement was nothing short of historic—a long-awaited continuation of the celebrated mid-’90s Anthology trilogy. But while excitement has been intense, the news has also stirred division among fans. Some see Anthology 4 as a fitting final chapter, while others accuse it of being an unnecessary cash-grab.

Tagged as: 60s, Anthology, Apple Records, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Patti Smith ‘Horses’ Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue With Unearthed Demos and Live Cuts

by Noise11.com

In 1975, Patti Smith entered Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City with a vision: to fuse the jagged energy of punk with the fluid imagery of poetry. That vision became Horses, one of the most groundbreaking debut albums in rock history. Now, half a century later, Sony has announced the 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Horses, a release that both celebrates the legacy of the record and offers fans newly unearthed material from Smith’s early years.

Tagged as: 70s, alternative, Horses, Patti Smith, punk, rock, USA

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Secondhand Serenade To Return To Australia After 16 Years With A String Section

by Noise11.com

After 16 years away from Australian stages, Secondhand Serenade, the project of Californian singer-songwriter John Vesely, will return in December for three exclusive shows, this time accompanied by a symphony string section.

Tagged as: 00s, emo, John Vesely, pop, Secondhand Serenade, USA

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Bruce Springsteen’s Born To Run Album Turns 50

by Noise11.com

On 25 August 1975, Bruce Springsteen released Born To Run, the album that transformed him from a New Jersey barroom songwriter into one of the most important voices in rock history. Fifty years later, the record still stands as a landmark, both for its ambitious sound and for the way it defined Springsteen’s career.

Tagged as: 70s, anniversary, Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, rock, USA

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On This Day In Music History August 25

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 25 August:

Tagged as: Brice Springsteen, music history, On this day, Paul Simon

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Sammy Hagar’s New Live Album Features Rai Thistlethwayte of Thirsty Merc

by Noise11.com

Sammy Hagar has always had a reputation for surrounding himself with powerhouse players, but his upcoming live album, Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band – The Residency (out October 10, 2025 via Big Machine Rock), brings a distinctly Australian twist. On keyboards, vocals and guitar is Rai Thistlethwayte, best known at home for fronting Thirsty Merc and more recently as a member of The Fabulous Caprettos. For Australian fans, the inclusion of Thistlethwayte in Hagar’s latest chapter is a striking reminder of how far the Sydney-born musician’s career has travelled.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Rai Thistlethwayte, rock, Sammy Hagar, Thirsty Merc, Van Halen

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Rolling Stones Songs That Have Never Been Performed Live

by Paul Cashmere

It is Sunday afternoon in Australia so just for a bit of fun, he is a list of all of the Rolling Stones have recorded but have never performed live.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Bring Wild God Tour Home to Australia in 2026

by Noise11.com

Nick Cave has let slip what fans have been hoping to hear for months: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will return to Australia in January 2026 for the Wild God tour. In a recent post on his Red Hand Files website, Cave revealed the news with typical candour, writing:

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Australian Tour, Nick Cave, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, rock

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Lionel Richie’s Beverly Hills Home Becomes A Crime Scene

by Noise11.com

Lionel Richie found himself at the centre of a crime scene last Friday morning when his Beverly Hills mansion was the target of an attempted burglary.

Tagged as: 70s, Lionel Richie, soul, The Commodores, USA

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Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones (photo by Ros O'Gorman)

On This Day in Music History 24 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 24 August:

Tagged as: Charlie Watts, music history, On The Day

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Cheap Trick Announce New Album All Washed Up and Release Single Twelve Gates

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Cheap Trick have unveiled their new single Twelve Gates, a track that sets the stage for the band’s 21st studio album All Washed Up, arriving November 14, 2025 via BMG.

Tagged as: 70s, All Washed Up, Cheap Trick, rock, Twelve Gates, USA

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After 50 years The Who – Live at The Oval 1971 Finally Officially Released

by Noise11.com

On September 18, 1971, The Who took the stage at The Oval cricket ground in Kennington, south London, and delivered a performance that has been remembered as legendary and up until now, unreleased.

Tagged as: 70s, Live At The Oval, rock, The Who, UK

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Wolf Alice Release Fourth Album The Clearing

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British band Wolf Alice have released their fourth studio album The Clearing, led by new focus track Just Two Girls, via Mushroom Music.

Tagged as: 10s, rock, UK, Wolf Alice

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Lainey Wilson Expands Whirlwind With Deluxe Edition and Plots Major U.S., Australia & New Zealand Tour

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Lainey Wilson has dropped the deluxe edition of her chart-topping album Whirlwind, out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The expanded release adds five brand-new songs to the original 14-track record: Bell Bottoms Up, King Ranch, King George, King James, Yesterday, All Day, Every Day, Peace, Love, and Cowboys and her fast-rising single Somewhere Over Laredo.

Tagged as: 10s, country, Lainey Wilson, USA

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On This Day In Music History for 23 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 23 August:

Tagged as: Madonna, music history, On this day

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Jon Stevens of Noiseworks photo by Winston Robinson

Jon Stevens Releases Fourth Song In Four Weeks ‘Paradise’

by Paul Cashmere

Jon Stevens has been quietly heading towards a new album, feeding fans a song a week. This week, he is at week four with ‘Paradise’.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Dead Daisies, INXS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Stevens, New Zealand, Noiseworks, rock

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

August 30, 2025

The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

August 28, 2025

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

August 28, 2025

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

August 25, 2025