Three decades on, Backstreet Boys' self-titled debut album remains a defining blueprint for global pop success, launching the group from European chart contenders to worldwide phenomenon

Four decades on, Billy Ocean's Love Zone remains a cornerstone release that cemented Billy Ocean's global chart dominance and crossover appeal in the mid-1980s

Thirty years on, Ash remain tied to the impact of 1977, a debut album that captured teenage ambition and reshaped the mid-90s guitar landscape

Six decades on, Small Faces' first album Small Faces remains a defining document of British mod culture and the launchpad for one of the UK's most influential bands.

West Australian Music Unveils The 2026 Song Of The Year Nominees With Artist Including Misticia, Phil Walleystack, Unicorn, Streetlights And More Reflecting A Broad Cross Section Of WA Songwriting Talent

Weird Fishes has added rising Australian artist Rageflower to its management roster, marking the first signing since the company launched in August 2025, as Madeleine Powers builds momentum off standout singles Desk Job and Control and a rapidly expanding international live profile.

Reverend Horton Heat Return To Australia In November 2026 With A National Run Featuring The Johnnys And A Rotating Cast Of Local Rockabilly And Punk Veterans

Dave Grohl has revealed he personally hid advance copies of Foo Fighters' new album across San Fernando Valley, creating a grassroots scavenger hunt that reflects the band's long-standing DIY ethos.

Oliver Tree confirms an expansive worldwide headline tour in support of his fourth studio album Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, with the genre-blurring artist set to bring his cinematic live show to Australia and New Zealand this October as part of a run that spans all seven continents.

Don McLean revisits a pivotal 1984 moment with The Jordanaires, unveiling previously unheard rehearsal recordings captured ahead of his Carnegie Hall performance in a new archival release through StarVista Music, alongside a companion YouTube series.

Strummingbird returns in 2026 with Post Malone leading a massive touring country festival lineup across Ballarat, Newcastle and Sunshine Coast, marking one of the most ambitious editions yet for Strummingbird.

Global music collaboration brings Khalid and Ahn Hyo-Seop together on Something Special, a new Fandom release blending K-Pop and R&B set for May 22, with Khalid and Ahn Hyo-Seop

The Style Council's landmark 1984 album Café Bleu returns in an expanded 6CD and 3LP edition featuring unreleased demos, alternate takes and BBC sessions from the Paul Weller and Mick Talbot era, with both set for release on 15 May 2026 via UMR / Polydor.

The Eagles revisit One Of These Nights with a 50th anniversary edition featuring a previously unreleased 1975 Anaheim Stadium concert, marking a pivotal moment in the band's evolution.

FEAR will tour Australia for the first time in June and July, with frontman Lee Ving leading the Los Angeles hardcore pioneers and a second Melbourne show now added due to demand.

Australian duo Belle Roscoe return with new EP Talking To The Walrus and international shows, marking a pivotal chapter after years of industry and personal setbacks

After four years away from regular touring, Dion will return to live performance with a series of East Coast shows, reconnecting with audiences following a prolific period of recording and writing.

Don Walker returns with Love Songs, a new solo album and Australian tour that reaffirms Don Walker’s status as one of the country’s most enduring songwriters

Blak Day Out returns to Brisbane's Princess Theatre on 24 July 2026 with Dan Sultan leading a multi-genre First Nations lineup celebrating culture, community and contemporary Indigenous music.

Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi will take her debut album I Love My Computer global again with a seven-date North American tour, joined by MGNA CRRRTA across all shows.

Scott Kelly brings his landmark ‘Year In Space' journey to Australia in November 2026, delivering a rare first-person account of life aboard the International Space Station as humanity accelerates toward the Moon and Mars.

TEG Dainty And Paramount Pictures Present The Ring In Concert Featuring Music By Hans Zimmer, Conducted By Sarah-Grace Williams, Touring Brisbane, Sydney And Melbourne In 2026

Peter Garrett joined The Presets to deliver a powerful live rendition of Midnight Oil's Power And The Passion at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, recognising the legacy of Rob Hirst and his impact on Australian music.

The world premiere of Stella: A New Australian Musical will open at Monash University's Alexander Theatre, with a newly announced cast bringing the life of Miles Franklin to the stage.

Hollywood Undead return with All My Friends featuring Jeris Johnson, extending the band's latest chapter under Sumerian Records and signalling another major phase in their long-running rap rock trajectory

Los Angeles trio Health close out their recent creative cycle with Addendum, positioning the band with new music for a return to Australia this September

Young The Giant return with Victory Garden, a sixth studio album shaped by collaboration and empathy, alongside the release of the Evergreen video

The Rolling Stones are set to unveil key information about their new album Foreign Tongues in a coordinated global announcement on 5 May 2026

Six decades after its release, Stevie Wonder's Uptight signalled a turning point for the young artist and the Motown machine, delivering a crossover sound that reshaped his trajectory

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