The Doobie Brothers reshaped their sound with the 1976 album Takin’ It To The Streets, the record that introduced Michael McDonald and launched a new era for the band.
George Benson’s Breezin turns 50. The landmark 1976 album topped the pop, jazz and R&B charts and remains one of the best-selling jazz albums ever recorded.
The Bob Dylan Center has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Songwriter Fellowship, giving emerging artists access to the Bob Dylan Archive and mentorship from leading songwriters.
Peter Frampton returns with Carry The Light, his first album of new material in 16 years, created alongside his son Julian and featuring a stellar lineup of collaborators.
The Wallflowers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bringing Down the Horse with a 2026 US & European tour performing the album and Long After Dark in full
Released in March 1996, The Beatles “Anthology 2” opened the band’s mid-1960s studio archives with rare recordings, alternate takes and the reunion track “Real Love”. Thirty years later the collection remains a crucial document of the band’s most experimental era.
Robbie Williams returns to Australia and New Zealand this November for the BRITPOP World Tour, performing in cities old and new, including his first Newcastle and Christchurch shows in decades.
Bluesfest’s collapse has triggered a $23 million crisis and left the status of national touring sideshows unclear, raising serious concerns for fans and the Australian music industry.
LANY have announced their return to Australia for October and November 2026 with the Soft World Tour, featuring shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Death Cab For Cutie have announced their new album I Built You A Tower and released the first single Riptides, marking their return to an independent label after two decades.
Conan O’Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a sharp monologue that targeted Hollywood, streaming giants and awards culture, including a controversial line about British actors that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
Teenage guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is reorganising his Australian plans after the sudden cancellation of Bluesfest while continuing an extensive global touring schedule.
Melanie C will return to Australia in November 2026 with four theatre shows in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney celebrating her upcoming album Sweat.
A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand in December 2026 with special guest Puscifer, marking the band’s first local shows in more than a decade.
Alex Warren has announced his Finding Family On The Road World Tour 2026 with arena shows across Australia and New Zealand following the global success of Ordinary.
Fifty years ago, Marvin Gaye released I Want You, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical innovation, cementing his influence on soul, disco, and quiet storm R&B.
Godsmack’s Live At Mohegan Sun captures their sold-out 2024 performance, marking a career-spanning live album and launch of the 2026 Rise of Rock World Tour.
Vince Gill has released Lonely’s What I Do, the fifth EP in his year-long 50 Years From Home series celebrating five decades since leaving Oklahoma to pursue a music career.
Lainey Wilson has released her new song Can’t Sit Still while preparing for the premiere of her Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool and continuing a major international tour.
The Pretty Reckless have announced their fifth studio album Dear God and premiered the new single When I Wake Up as the band prepares for a new global tour.
