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Sam Ryder and Sir Brian May ‘Fought & Lost’ Premieres In ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode

That song you may have heard in this week’s episode of Ted Lasso that sounded a lot like Queen sounded a lot like Queen for a reason.

Tagged as: 20s, Brian May, Fought & Lost, pop, Queen, Sam Ryder, Ted Lasso, USA

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Scott Owen, The Living End, Soundwave, Melbourne, Photo, Ros O'Gorman

Scott Owen of The Living End To Perform With The Whitlams ‘Early Years’ Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Scott Owen of The Living End is on loan to The Whitlams for the ‘Early Years ’93-‘97’ tour starting in September.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, rock, Scott Owen, The Living End, The Whitlams, Tim Freedman

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Donna Summer’s Personal Items Go To Auction

by Paul Cashmere

Christie’s have announced a auction for the personal items of Donna Summer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, auction, Christies, dance, disco, Donna Summer, pop

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Evanescence Australian Dates Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Evanescence will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the debut album ‘Fallen’ with Australian dates in August and September.

Tagged as: 00s, Evanescence, metal, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Friday 1 April 2016.

Jackson Browne To Perform For A Day On The Green In Queensland

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne has added an outdoor show in Queensland for A Day On The Green in December.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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Mark Holden Has Co-Produced Gunditjama Man Richard J. Frankland

by Paul Cashmere

Former pop star, once upon a time Australian Idol judge and songwriter and record producer Mark Holden, is wearing his production hat to bring us new music from Gunditjama man Richard Frankland.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, folk, indigenous, Richard Frankland, Richard J Franland

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Michael Gudinski celebrates 40 years of Mushroom, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Michael Gudinski Movie To Premiere At Melbourne International Film Festival

by Paul Cashmere

The documentary about Mushroom founder Michael Gudinski will have its world premiere at MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) in August.

Tagged as: Australia, Melbourne, Melbourne International Film Festival, Michael Gudinski, MIFF, movie, Mushroom

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Algy Ward of The Saints and The Damned Dead At 63

by Paul Cashmere

Alasdair ‘Algy’ Ward, an early member of Australia’s The Saints and later one of The Damned, has died at age 63.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Algy Ward, punk, Tank, The Damned, The Saints, UK

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Billie Eilish To Perform at Global Climate Concert in Paris

by Music-News.com

Billie Eilish is performing at a global climate event in Paris.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Billie Eilish, pop, USA

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Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri Had A 75th Birthday Celebration For The Fans

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri were born on the same day in the same hemisphere 75 years ago. On May 21, 1948, Leo Sayer arrived in Shoreham-by-Sea in Sussex UK and Joe was born one time zone to the right in Malta the same day.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Atlanta Coogan, Australia, Black Sorrows, blues, Joe Camilleri, Leo Sayer, pop, rock

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The Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston at Deni Blues and Roots Festival on Sunday 20 April 2014.

Tom Johnson Exits The Doobie Brothers For Back Surgery

by Music-News.com

The Doobie Brothers will continue their 50th Anniversary tour minus founding member Tom Johnston who is stepping down temporarily while he undergoes back surgery.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, rock, Tom Johnston, USA

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The Rolling Stones ‘Its Only Rock N Roll’ Artwork Goes Up For Auction

by Music-News.com

Don’t miss out on Gotta Have Rock and Roll’s (GHRR) first art auction featuring an impressive collection. GHRR is known for curating collections of hip-hop, rock and roll, and pop-culture memorabilia. However, this auction will showcase their stunning art pieces. You can expect to see works by renowned artists such as Haring, Warhol, Picasso, Basquiat, Banksy, Koons, and more. One piece that will catch the eye of music and art enthusiasts is the original album cover artwork for the Rolling Stones’ “It’s Only Rock and Roll,” created by Guy Peelart.

Tagged as: 70s, It's Only Rock and Roll, rock, Rolling Stones, UK

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KISS Cancel Opening Show on UK Show

by Music-News.com

KISS have cancelled the first show on their upcoming U.K. farewell tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Kiss, rock, UK tour, USA

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Take That Sign To EMI Records

by Music-News.com

Take That have inked a new deal with EMI Records. The band are embarking on a new chapter and are poised to release their first album since 2017’s ‘Wonderland’ in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, take That, UK

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Bruno Mars To Release First Album In Seven Years

by Music-News.com

Bruno Mars is poised to return with a fresh sound on his first solo album in seven years.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Bruno Mars, pop, USA

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Niall Horan photo by Zackery Michael supplied by TEG Live

Niall Horan Announces Australian Dates For 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Niall Horan is the latest One Direction member to announce an Australian tour and is no doubt brushing up on his ‘Daryl’ to accelerate his socials posts.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Niall Horan, One Direction, pop, UK

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Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Concert To Screen In Australian Cinemas

by Paul Cashmere

On April 29 and 30 Willie Nelson held his 90th birthday celebration concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’ will screen in Australian cinemas from 10 to 16 June.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, country, The Long Story Short, USA, Willie Nelson, Willie Nelson 90

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Hear John Oates Doing His Own Reggae Version of His Hall & Oates Classic ‘Maneater’

by Paul Cashmere

John Oates has covered his own song ‘Maneater’ but given it an all new-reggae flavour which isn’t all that different from how he originally envisioned the song.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Hall & Oates, John Oates, Maneater, rock, soul, USA

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Dale Ryder of Boom Crash Opera photo by Ros O'Gorman

Boom Crash Opera Add More Dates And Touring With Bachelor Girls As Well

by Paul Cashmere

Boom Crash Opera have more 2023 dates in September and November and Bachelor Girl will make it a double header.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bachelor Girl, Boom Crash Opera, pop, rock

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Foo Fighters New Drummer Is Josh Freese

by Paul Cashmere

Josh Freese has replaced Taylor Hawkins in Foo Fighters.

Tagged as: 90s, Foo Fighters, Josh Freese, rock, Taylor Hawkins, USA

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Torquay To Host Jimmy Barnes By The C

by Noise11.com

Jimmy Barnes took the summer of 2022 off to recover from back surgery and will make up for lost time across the summer of 2024.

Tagged as: Australia, By The C, Jimmy Barnes, music festival, rock

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Jimmy Barnes at Red Hot Summer Mornington 2019 photo Noise11.com

Jimmy Barnes To Headline Red Hot Summer 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Red Hot Summer is back for 2024 (well, and a little bit of 2023), with Jimmy Barnes as the Red Hot headliner once again.

Tagged as: Australia, Birds Of Tokyo, Duane mcDonald, Jimmy Barnes, Kasey Chambers, live music, Mahalia Barnes and the Soulmates, Pete Murray, Red Hot Summer, The Living End

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Blur Overjoyed With First Album in Eight Years

by Paul Cashmere

Blur experienced “moments of utter joy” while recording their new album.

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Sex Pistols Replica of ‘Anarchy In The UK’ To Be Released

by Music-News.com

The Sex Pistols are set to release a new 7” replica single of their iconic debut hit ‘Anarchy in the UK’.

Tagged as: 70s, Anarchy In The UK, punk, Sex Pistols, UK

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Richard Clapton at the Palais 19 May 2023 photo by Bron Robinson

Richard Clapton Celebrates 50 Years at his 74th in Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Richard Clapton condensed 50 years of his music history into one two-and-a-half-hour show in Melbourne this week like he was some sort of magician.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Richard Clapton, rock

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Lewis Capaldi Had Prepared To Quit Music

by Music-News.com

Lewis Capaldi is prepared to quit music for the sake of his mental health.

Tagged as: 20s, Lewis Capaldi, pop, UK

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Mums The Word for Jessie J

by Music-News.com

Jessie J is a new mum. Jessie took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to announce that she had welcomed a baby boy last week.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Jessie J, pop, UK

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Andy Rourke of The Smiths Dead At 59

by Paul Cashmere

Andy Rourke, bass player for The Smiths, has died from pancreatic cancer.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Andy Rourke, rock, The Smiths, UK

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ARIA Album Chart Report 19 May 2023

by Gavin Ryan

– (subtract) for Ed Sheeran remains at No.1 in Australia for a second week, becoming his longest running chart-topping album this decade.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, ARIA, Australian chart, Ed Sheeran, folk, pop, rock, Subtract, UK

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Oops, James Reyne Broke An Ankle and Rib and Reschedules Way Out West Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Ouch, James Reyne has “had a little accident, nothing too series” (as Icehouse would say) and dates for the Way Out West tour with Ella Hooper have had to be rescheduled.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Australian Crawl, Ella Hooper, James Reyne, rock, Way Out West

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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

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.

August 25, 2025

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

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.

August 25, 2025