Michael Jackson's music and story burst to life in Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre.

Machine Gun Kelly is taking over the globe. The rap-rock powerhouse has just revealed The Lost Americana Tour, supporting his seventh studio album Lost Americana, with stops across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Melbourne singer-songwriter Mia Wray has teamed up with UK pop favourite Gabrielle Aplin on a sparkling new single, Ghost In My Machine. The track follows the success of Mia's acclaimed debut album, hi, it's nice to meet me, which dropped earlier this year.

EXTREME has unveiled a new music video for their track "X Out," a standout from their 2023 album Six. The video amplifies the song's haunting themes of faith, mortality, and the search for meaning, drawing inspiration from cinematic classics like Mad Max and Dune.

Santa Cruz hardcore mainstays DRAIN have unleashed the final single from their highly anticipated third album, …IS YOUR FRIEND, which lands November 7th via Epitaph Records. Titled “Scared Of Everything And Nothing”, the track is a brutal, two-and-a-half-minute punch of crushing breakdowns, razor-sharp guitars, and chaos engineered for the mosh pit. The official video, directed by Eric Richter, captures the band's signature energy with a rooftop performance atop a parking garage.

Country newcomer Elizabeth Nichols has delivered a gut-punch of a ballad with her brand-new single ‘Daughter', out now through PULSE Records.

Melbourne soul powerhouse WILSN has dropped one final track before her new album Bloom lands on 17 October, and it’s a spicy one. The new single, Big Star, is a playful, tongue-in-cheek dig at an ex who thought he was rock’n’roll royalty – even while still living at home, driving Dad’s car and getting dinner made for him.

UK pop star Mimi Webb has just dropped the official video for her new single I Met A Boy, taken from her sophomore album Confessions, out now via Epic Records.

John Butler brought his new album Prism to life in Sydney last night, performing to a sold-out Metro Theatre with his powerhouse three-piece band. The set featured former Trio drummer Michael Barker back behind the kit, alongside Ian Peres on bass and Michael Boase on percussion.

Joe Bonamassa has unveiled a landmark tribute to B.B. King on what would have been the late blues legend's 100th birthday. B.B. King's Blues Summit 100 will be released through Bonamassa's KTBA Records, with the full album set to arrive on 6 February 2026.

Bloom are stepping into new territory with their latest single Tongue Tied, a haunting and heartfelt duet featuring Mikaila Delgado from Yours Truly. The track drops ahead of the band’s second album The Light We Chase, set for release 31 October through Pure Noise Records.

Chrissie Hynde has unveiled the brand-new video for her duet with k.d. lang on the soul classic Me & Mrs Jones.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell are bringing their Big Love World Tour to Brisbane, with a newly added show at Fortitude Music Hall on Monday 26th January. The unmistakable voice behind UB40's biggest hits will once again deliver a reggae-infused celebration of the band's legendary catalogue.

Mariah The Scientist is out making a statement ahead of the opening leg of The Hearts Sold Separately Tour in January 2026. She has already touching down in surprising places like The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Slash, the iconic guitarist whose riffs have defined generations, is paying homage to his blues roots with a brand-new live album and concert film, Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, due worldwide on Friday, November 7.

Bob Dylan's formative years as a songwriter and performer are getting the full archival treatment with the upcoming release of The Bootleg Series Volume 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963, set for October 31, 2025 via Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings.

Pacific Avenue are back with their new single Working Class Hero, a track that hits close to home for the South Coast indie-rock favourites.

Take a step back to the late 1960s, when London was buzzing, Carnaby Street was swinging, and five young musicians were about to create one of the greatest British rock bands of their generation. Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan had just come together as Faces and now, for the very first time, fans will be able to hear their earliest recordings.

Sydney's metalcore giants Polaris are taking summer 2026 up a notch with the launch of their first-ever curated festival, Life's A Beach. The one-day heavy takeover hits Riviera Beach Club, St Kilda on Saturday 14 February 2026, with a hand-picked lineup of local heroes and international favourites.

Canadian jazz vocalist Holly Cole has released an expanded edition of her 2025 album Dark Moon, adding new arrangements, fresh players and a sultry reworking of “Comin' Home Baby.”

Here we go again. Laneway Festival 2026 has landed, and it's bigger than ever. The much-loved summer festival is turning 21 this year, and to celebrate, Laneway has stacked the lineup with debut tours, long-awaited returns, and a heap of exclusives you'll only see at Laneway.

Atlanta Police have arrested a man following the theft of hard drives said to contain unreleased Beyoncé material during her recent four-night stop in the city.

Sidney “Omen” Brown, the acclaimed producer behind tracks for Beyoncé, Drake and Ludacris, has died suddenly in New York. He was 49.

Barbra Streisand is mourning the loss of her friend and co-star Robert Redford, who died on September 16 at his home in Sundance, Utah. He was 89.

Danish soft-rock favourites Michael Learns To Rock will finally make their Australian debut in February 2026 with the Take Us To Your Heart Tour, bringing their catalogue of classics to Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast.

Kula Shaker have confirmed details of their new album Wormslayer, set for release on 30 January 2026. The record will be the band's eighth studio effort and reunites the original line-up of Crispian Mills, Alonza Bevan, Paul Winterhart and Jay Darlington.

Thompson Twins will finally receive the career-spanning retrospective their fans have long been asking for. Industry & Seduction: A Thompson Twins Collection will be released on 31 October 2025, available as a 3CD deluxe set, 2LP coloured vinyl and single CD edition. All tracks have been newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios.

Destin Conrad has dropped the moody new video for his single “wASH U AWAY” featuring Terrace Martin.

Thornlie's finest, The Southern River Band, are back swinging with their latest single ‘All Over Town', the next taste of the upcoming record Easier Said Than Done, dropping 17 October through Civilians.

After a long wait, Anthology 4 from The Beatles will finally be released as a standalone disc this November but the road here hasn't been smooth.