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Trixter Cancels Australian Tour Amid Dispute With Promoter

Trixter, along with Stevie Rachelle and Lorraine Lewis, has cancelled its March 2026 Australian tour after Silverback Touring cited rising travel costs and logistical constraints.

Tagged as: Australian music news, Lorraine Lewis, Silverback Touring, Stevie Rachelle, Tour Cancellation, Trixter

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Neil Murray Releases New Single Still Here By My Side

by Paul Cashmere

Warumpi Band co-founder Neil Murray returns with the new single Still Here By My Side and will launch the track live in St Kilda this April.

Tagged as: Australian Folk Rock, Australian Songwriters, Memo Music Hall, My Island Home, Neil Murray, St Kilda Live Music, Warumpi Band

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Peter Black Launches Video For Whispering Conductor From A Bowl Of Spiders

by Paul Cashmere

Peter Black has launched the video for Whispering Conductor from his solo album A Bowl Of Spiders, part of a twin album release alongside The Boss Is Gone Gone Gone.

Tagged as: A Bowl Of Spiders, Australian music, Hard-Ons, Nunchukka Superfly, Peter Black, punk, The Boss Is Gone Gone Gone, Whispering Conductor

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Tom Waits Where The Willow and the Dogwood Grow

Tom Waits Tribute Album ‘Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow’ Celebrates A Singular Songwriting Partnership

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Records honours Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan with the multi-artist tribute album Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow featuring Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and more.

Tagged as: Ace Records, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Kathleen Brennan, Marianne Faithfull, Norah Jones, Solomon Burke, Tom Waits, Willie Nelson

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Paul McCartney Plays Rare Intimate Shows At Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney returned to the stage for two rare intimate concerts at Hollywood’s 1,200-capacity Fonda Theatre, performing a condensed set of Beatles, Wings and solo classics ahead of his upcoming album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane.

Tagged as: Abbey Road, Days We Left Behind, Flaming Pie, Got Back Tour, Hollywood concerts, McCartney III, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, Wings

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 40 Years of Elton John Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Forty years after touring with Elton John, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates with The Music of Elton at Arts Centre Melbourne, featuring Jason Dean, Chong Lim, Brett Garsed and Lindsay Field.

Tagged as: Arts Centre Melbourne, Brett Garsed, Chong Lim, Elton John, Jason Dean, Lindsay Field, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Superband

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Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons launch Stanley Simmons with debut single Body Down.

Stanley Simmons Release Dancing While The World Is Ending As Second Single From Emerging Duo

by Paul Cashmere

Stanley Simmons, the duo of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, have released their second single Dancing While The World Is Ending, continuing momentum ahead of their debut album.

Tagged as: Body Down, Evan Stanley, Gene Simmons, Kiss, new music, Nick Simmons, Paul Stanley, Rob Cavallo, Rock News, Stanley Simmons

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Suzi Quatro And Alice Cooper Reunite On MC5 Classic ‘Kick Out The Jams’ For New Album ‘Freedom’

by Paul Cashmere

Suzi Quatro’s new album Freedom features a duet with Alice Cooper on MC5’s Kick Out The Jams, linking Detroit’s rock legacy to today.

Tagged as: album release, Alice Cooper, classic rock, Detroit Rock, Freedom, Kick Out The Jams, MC5, Suzi Quatro

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Dash Crofts Of Seals & Crofts Dead At 87

by Paul Cashmere

Dash Crofts, one half of Seals & Crofts and the voice behind Summer Breeze, has died at 87 following heart surgery complications.

Tagged as: 1970s music, Dash Crofts, Diamond Girl, Jim Seals, music news, obituary, Seals And Crofts, soft rock, Summer Breeze

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Chip Taylor Dies At 86, Songwriter Behind Wild Thing And Angel Of The Morning

by Paul Cashmere

Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind Wild Thing and Angel Of The Morning, has died at 86, leaving a legacy across rock, pop and country music.

Tagged as: Angel Of The Morning, Angelina Jolie, Chip Taylor, Jon Voight, music industry, obituary, songwriters, Wild Thing

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Wu-Tang Clan Farewell Tour Hit By Line-Up Issues As Promoter Addresses Missing Members

by Paul Cashmere

Wu-Tang Clan’s farewell Australian tour has launched with key members absent, raising questions from fans and prompting a promoter statement.

Tagged as: Australian Tour, Ghostface Killah, GZA, hip-hop, live music, Method Man, Raekwon, RZA, Wu-Tang Clan

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Good Riddance Release Before The World Caves In

by Paul Cashmere

Good Riddance release their tenth album Before The World Caves In, continuing their legacy of politically charged melodic hardcore punk.

Tagged as: Before The World Caves In, Fat Wreck Chords, Good Riddance, hardcore punk, new music, Punk rock, Russ Rankin

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The Rolling Stones Big Hits High Tide And Green Grass Turns 60

by Paul Cashmere

Sixty years on, The Rolling Stones Big Hits High Tide And Green Grass remains the definitive collection of the band’s early hits and rise to global fame.

Tagged as: 1960s Music, classic rock, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Record Store Day, Rock History, Rolling Stones, vinyl

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Patsy And Dave And James Blundell Release I’m Suddenly Old

by Paul Cashmere

Patsy And Dave reunite with James Blundell for I’m Suddenly Old, a heartfelt country single exploring ageing with humour and reflection.

Tagged as: Australian country, country music Australia, I’m Suddenly Old, James Blundell, Patsy and Dave, Russell Morris, Tamworth Festival, The Willow

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Cody Simpson photo by Rashaun Richardson

Cody Simpson Returns With New Music Baby Blue And When It Comes To Loving You

by Paul Cashmere

Cody Simpson has returned to music with new singles Baby Blue and When It Comes To Loving You following his elite swimming career and signing with BMG.

Tagged as: Australian music, Baby Blue, BMG, Cody Simpson, Guys And Dolls, new releases, pop music, When It Comes To Loving You

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Birdsville Big Red Bash Cancelled For 2026, Event Locked In For 2027 Return

by Paul Cashmere

The Birdsville Big Red Bash will not go ahead in 2026 due to extreme weather, with organisers confirming a return in 2027 and strong artist support.

Tagged as: Australian Festivals, Birds Of Tokyo, Birdsville Big Red Bash, Greg Donovan, Hoodoo Gurus, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Outback Queensland, The Teskey Brothers

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Paul McCartney — The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney Announces New Album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney returns with The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, a deeply personal album reflecting on his Liverpool childhood and early days before global fame.

Tagged as: 2026 Albums, andrew watt, Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, new music, Paul McCartney, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane

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Natalie Gauci Brand New Day Signals A New Chapter Of Reflection And Renewal

by Paul Cashmere

Natalie Gauci returns with Brand New Day, a deeply personal single reflecting her journey from Australian Idol winner to independent artist.

Tagged as: Andrew Beck, Ash Naylor, Australian Idol, Australian music, Brand New Day, Natalie Gauci, new music, The Church

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Bob Seger Celebrates 40 Years of Like A Rock

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Seger’s 1986 album Like A Rock turns 40, featuring classics such as the title track, American Storm, and The Ring, marking a milestone in his career

Tagged as: Bob Seger, classic rock, Like A Rock, Music Anniversary., Silver Bullet Band

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Paul McCartney The Boys Of Dungeon Lane Album Title Emerges Via Family Post

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney’s next album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has emerged through a family post, hinting at a Liverpool-inspired release tied to his early years.

Tagged as: classic rock, Liverpool, Mike McCartney, new music, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, UK music

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Paul Hester courtesy Peter Green archives

Paul Hester Remembered 21 Years On From Crowded House Drummer’s Passing

by Paul Cashmere

Twenty-one years after his passing, Crowded House drummer Paul Hester is remembered for his musical brilliance, humour and lasting impact on Australian music.

Tagged as: ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian music, Crowded House, Hessies Shed, Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Paul Hester, Split Enz

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Jeremy Loops Announces Headline Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

South African folk-pop star Jeremy Loops announces a four-city Australian headline tour in July 2026, performing tracks from Feathers And Stone

Tagged as: Australian Tour, Feathers And Stone, Folk-Pop, Jeremy Loops, live music

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Interstellar Groove Festival 2026 Set To Elevate Australia’s Boutique Music Scene

by Paul Cashmere

Interstellar Groove Festival returns in 2026 with international and domestic electronic music acts, immersive experiences, and a focus on community connection

Tagged as: Australia, boutique festival, domestic acts, electronic music, festival news, international acts, Interstellar Groove Festival, Victoria

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Lydia Lunch Performs the Songs of Suicide and Alan Vega in Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Lydia Lunch returns to Australia with Andrew Coates of Black Cab to perform the songs of Suicide and Alan Vega for the first time

Tagged as: Alan Vega, Australia tour, Black Cab, Lydia Lunch, no wave, Suicide

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Escape The Fate Return To Australia With The Word Alive

by Paul Cashmere

Las Vegas post-hardcore band Escape The Fate return to Australia this June with The Word Alive, delivering two decades of hits and explosive live energy.

Tagged as: Australia tour, Escape The Fate, live music, metalcore, post-hardcore, The Word Alive

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Vika & Linda Share New Single That’s How I Pray Ahead Of Where Do You Come From Album And Expanded National Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Vika & Linda share new single That’s How I Pray from upcoming album Where Do You Come From and expand their 2026 Australian tour.

Tagged as: Australian music, live music, Mushroom Music, new music, That’s How I Pray, tour news, Vika & Linda, Where Do You Come From

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Robbie Williams at A Day On The Green Geelong 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Robbie Williams Announces Special Guests For Britpop Tour Australia And New Zealand 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Robbie Williams has confirmed G Flip, Drax Project and Lottery Winners as special guests for his 2026 Australia and New Zealand Britpop Tour.

Tagged as: Australia, Britpop Tour, Drax Project, G Flip, live music, Lottery Winners, New Zealand, Robbie Williams, Tours

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Sunk Loto Announce August Return Shows With New Single Dead Shadows

by Paul Cashmere

Sunk Loto announce their return to the stage with August 2026 shows and new single Dead Shadows, marking the next chapter in their post-reunion era.

Tagged as: Australian music, Dead Shadows, Gold Coast Bands, live music, metal, nu-metal, Sunk Loto, tour news

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Split Enz Rod Laver photo by Ros O'Gorman

Split Enz Forever Enz Tour Expands With New Shows In Hamilton, Christchurch And Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere

Split Enz have added new shows in Hamilton, Christchurch and Brisbane to their 2026 Forever Enz Tour after strong ticket demand.

Tagged as: Australian Tours, Crowded House, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, New Zealand Music, Noel Crombie, Split Enz, Tim Finn

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Stone Temple Pilots Tiny Music… Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop Turns 30

by Paul Cashmere

Thirty years on, Stone Temple Pilots Tiny Music Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop remains a defining moment of reinvention and creative risk.

Tagged as: 1996 Albums, alternative rock, Brendan O'Brien, grunge era, Scott Weiland, Stone Temple Pilots, Tiny Music Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop

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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Murder Ballads Turns 30

Three decades after its release, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds' Murder Ballads remains one of the most confronting and commercially successful albums of Nick Cave's career, a record that fused literary brutality with unexpected mainstream impact.

February 20, 2026