Mongolian folk metal pioneers The Hu have released their third studio album Hun, alongside a new video for the track "Horsemen", marking the band's latest chapter after recent performances with Iron Maiden in the UK.

Jonathan Bree has released the fourth and final preview of his forthcoming double album, with the hypnotic new single 'Game' offering another glimpse into the New Zealand artist's evolving blend of minimalist pop, electronic music and cinematic aesthetics.

Chelsea Wolfe has unveiled her ninth studio album, The Dark, alongside its lead single Cold, marking the next chapter for one of contemporary music's most distinctive artists as she continues to expand her catalogue across gothic rock, folk, industrial and heavy music.

Swedish melodic death metal veterans Amon Amarth will release their thirteenth studio album, The Allfather Awakens, on 2 October through Metal Blade Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of the album's opening track, 'Gjallarhorn', which introduces the band's latest collection of Norse mythology inspired songs.

Spike and the Gimme Gimmes have released a new recording of 'We Are The World', featuring more than two dozen guest vocalists, with all proceeds directed to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund ahead of the band's forthcoming album ...Shit the Bed.

Hollywood Vampires have released a live version of Motörhead's classic 'Ace Of Spades' as the second preview of their forthcoming concert album At Montreux Jazz Festival, capturing the band's 2018 performance at the renowned Swiss festival and paying tribute to the late Lemmy Kilmister.

Tex Perkins and Matt Walker have released the second single from their forthcoming collaborative album Before The Show, while also unveiling a national Australian tour that will coincide with the album's release in August.

Melbourne's Huxton Creepers have released their first new recordings in more than 35 years, issuing the double A-side single Opposites Attract and Midnight TV ahead of their national 40th anniversary tour celebrating 12 Days To Paris.

Swedish metalcore band Imminence have announced their sixth studio album, Axis Mundi, due for release on 2 October 2026 through Sumerian Records, while revealing two new songs, "False Light" and "Crestfallen", that introduce contrasting sides of the forthcoming record.

Sydney rock band C.O.F.F.I.N will release their sixth studio album Out In Oslo on 18 September through p(doom), with new single 'Think Bad' offering another preview of the record ahead of a European tour and documentary screenings later this year.

Roger Glover says Deep Purple's songwriting process remains driven by instinct rather than formulas, with his long creative partnership with Ian Gillan continuing to shape the band's music as the group releases new material in the same era as fellow rock veterans Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones.

V.Spy V.Spy's landmark first two studio albums are being reissued through Canberra's Songland Records, but fans have only until July 31 to secure copies before production is locked in.

Melbourne electro-soul artist Tanya George has released new single ‘The Devil' ahead of her long awaited debut album *Contrast*, which will be released on 29 July, alongside details of a hometown album launch show.

American post-hardcore band Chiodos have released their first new original song in more than 10 years, unveiling "TAPDAT" alongside the announcement of a new recording deal with SharpTone Records as the Craig Owens led group begins its latest chapter.

Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue have released the official video for their collaborative single These Alarms, capturing the song's first ever live performance in front of 20,000 fans at London's Crystal Palace Park.

Everlast has unveiled the new single and video for ‘Peace Of Mind', the latest preview of his first studio album in eight years, *Embers To Ashes*, ahead of its release on August 28.

Talk Talk will mark the upcoming 40th anniversary of their landmark third studio album, The Colour of Spring, with a brand new audiophile-grade vinyl reissue scheduled for release on September 4. Cut at half-speed from the original analogue tapes by mastering engineer Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios, the 180-gram vinyl release has been personally overseen by Talk Talk drummer Lee Harris alongside Charlie Hollis, the son of the band's late frontman Mark Hollis. The release celebrates a record widely considered to be the pivotal turning point in the band's musical evolution. by Paul Cashmere

American recording artist Real Boston Richey has returned to the musical forefront with the release of his new single, Played First, which is now available across major streaming platforms.

Connecticut metalcore band Boundaries have released their fourth studio album Yearning: the unbeautiful after, marking the group's debut for Sumerian Records and the next chapter following 2024's Death Is Little More.

Echo & The Bunnymen have confirmed the release of their first album of new material in more than a decade. *Apples For Isaac* will be released on 18 September, with the first single, *Brussels Is Haunted*, introducing the Liverpool band's latest collection and marking the return of Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant to the studio for their first new songs since 2014.

Japanese melodic punk trio Dizzy Sunfist will officially release their new studio album, Our Dream Is Not Dead, on September 18 through the independent United States punk label Fat Wreck Chords. by Paul Cashmere

Phil Collins' landmark debut solo album Face Value will be revisited for its 45th anniversary with a new 4-LP deluxe vinyl collection and a separate Blu-ray Audio release featuring new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mixes.

The Rolling Stones have made “Bad Luck Hideaway” available as a bonus track from the Foreign Tongues era, giving fans access to a previously unavailable recording featuring the songwriting partnership of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Beck will release his first collection of new original material since the Grammy-winning ‘Hyperspace’ with ‘Ride Lonesome’, a new album recorded with key collaborators from ‘Sea Change’, ‘Morning Phase’ and ‘Mutations’. The album is set for release on September 18 via Capitol Records, with new song “In The Night” now available.

Ruby Rodgers has announced her second EP, Sixteen, due for release on 6 November, with the title track unveiled as the first single. The release follows a year that has seen the emerging songwriter recognised with the 2025 Environmental Music Prize People's Choice Award and appointed Lead Youth Patron of the Next Up Music Awards.

Australian country artist Casey Barnes has released the new single 'She Does', the final preview of his forthcoming album Made For This, which will be released on 7 August ahead of his biggest Australian headline tour to date.

US alternative rock band Dexter and The Moonrocks have released the new single ‘If You Could Talk', continuing the momentum created by breakthrough hit ‘Freakin' Out' as the Texas group prepares for its first Australian performances this October.

Nickelback will release their first studio album in four years, Everything Under The Sun, on October 30, introducing the project with the new single "Rattle The Cage" featuring guitarist John 5 and beginning a new partnership with Virgin Music Group.

The Rolling Stones have revisited Amy Winehouse's landmark song You Know I'm No Good, connecting one of the most influential bands in rock history with one of the defining voices of 21st century soul.

Howard Jones has released the new single Stand Up, his first new studio recording from the forthcoming album Global Citizen, while preparing to launch his extensive North American Things Can Only Get Better Tour.