Rock legend and KISS co-founder Gene Simmons is recovering at home in Los Angeles after a car accident on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu earlier this week. The 76-year-old musician was briefly hospitalised after reportedly passing out behind the wheel of his Lincoln Navigator, which veered across several lanes of traffic and collided with a parked vehicle just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7.

British folk artist Billie Marten will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for a four-date run following her sold-out 2025 shows. The Yorkshire-born, London-based singer-songwriter will perform in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, bringing her acclaimed fifth album Dog Eared to local audiences.

Chicago pop-punk band Action/Adventure have unleashed their latest single Spiral, a fast-paced dive into the unease of late-night overthinking. The track arrives ahead of their upcoming album Ever After, due 24 October through Pure Noise Records.

Dolly Parton Health Update: Sister Clarifies Prayer Request as Fans Rally Around Country Icon Country legend Dolly Parton, 79, has reassured fans she's on the mend after her sister Freida's emotional prayer request sparked global concern about the singer's health.

With the final quarter of 2025 now in sight, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Givēon is wrapping up one of his most successful years to date. The Long Beach-born artist will take his latest album Beloved on the road next month for his Dear Beloved, The Tour, which launched on 1 October in Seattle.

Australian avant-garde trio The Necks have entered their 39th year with the release of their monumental twentieth studio recording, ‘Disquiet', an ambitious three-disc set stretching across more than three hours of immersive, shape-shifting sound.

One of Australia's most celebrated voices, proud Gumbaynggirr and Yamatji artist Emma Donovan, has entered a new creative era with a deeply soulful cover of Al Green's 1974 classic ‘Take Me To The River', released today through Civilians. The new single is accompanied by a moving video that celebrates her family, her Country and her lifelong connection to the water.

After the 35th-anniversary celebration of their classic Black Milk album at Melbourne's Forum Theatre, The Beasts will bring their swamp-soaked rock ‘n' roll revival to Sydney's Factory Theatre on Friday 12 December for one special night.

Nearly twenty years after their cult debut Thirteen became an underground classic of the indie-dance era, Teenager, the long-running collaboration between Nick Littlemore of PNAU and Empire of the Sun and New Zealand's Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke, return with their long-awaited second album Fourteen. The release arrives alongside the pulsing electro-acid groove of lead track Getting Tough.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter GoldFord will make his long-awaited Australian debut in March 2026, bringing his acclaimed ‘Space of the Heart' Tour to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Presented by Frontier Touring, these will be GoldFord's first ever performances on Australian soil.

Jon Stevens has returned with Shimmer, his first solo album in seven years, marking a powerful new chapter in one of Australia's most enduring rock careers. The album arrives alongside the announcement of the Summer of Love Rockfest, a 2026 national tour featuring Stevens alongside Wolfmother and The Screaming Jets.

Fred again.. has officially kicked off a new chapter in his groundbreaking USB album series with the release of ‘you’re a star’, a collaboration with Melbourne’s own Amyl & The Sniffers. The track unites two of the most high-energy acts in modern music, the London-born producer known for his genre-defying electronic sound and the Australian punk band fronted by the unapologetically fierce Amy Taylor.

Cinematic folk-metal pioneers Equilibrium will return on 28 November with their long-awaited seventh studio album Equinox, released via Nuclear Blast Records. The German trailblazers have marked the announcement with a new single, I'll Be Thunder, accompanied by a visually striking and elemental performance video that captures the raw spirit of the band's latest creative era.

Germany's rising modern metalcore force The Narrator have returned with a fierce new single, ‘Pills From The Start', following a run of high-profile festival shows across Europe, including appearances at metal giants Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze. The new track sees the five-piece dive deep into themes of self-worth and the emotional scars left behind by toxic friendships, all delivered with the signature intensity that has earned them a global following.

Pop culture string interpreters, Vitamin String Quartet, have turned their attention to one of the most acclaimed and unconventional artists of her generation. Their new album, VSQ Performs Billie Eilish, reimagines 15 of Eilish's most recognisable songs through the elegance and power of classical instrumentation.

Madi Diaz has unveiled her final single before the release of her new album Fatal Optimist, out this Friday through ANTI-. The track, Why'd You Have To Bring Me Flowers, captures the Nashville-based singer-songwriter at her most reflective and intimate, blending melancholy country tones with the lyrical precision that has become her hallmark.

Jason Aldean has reached another rare career milestone. The American country star has announced the release of 30 Number One Hits, a celebration of two decades of hit-making that will be available digitally this Friday 10 October, with a limited-edition vinyl arriving 28 November exclusively through Walmart in the United States.

Akaash Singh, one of the sharpest voices in modern American comedy, will make his Australian and New Zealand debut early next year with his Generational Triumph Tour, bringing his fearless brand of humour to stages in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

Superstar Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez will make his highly anticipated return to Australian stages later this year, performing from 29 November to 3 December 2025. The world-renowned vocalist, hailed as one of the greatest living tenors, will bring his breathtaking artistry back to audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide for an exclusive series of recitals.

Brantley Gilbert has quietly, and then not so quietly, shifted his label home, signing with BBR Music Group in partnership with BMG Nashville after label executives joined him on stage during a recent stop of his Tattoos Tour in Nashville. The Georgia-born country rocker confirmed the move with fans mid-show as executives from both companies celebrated the new partnership, signalling a major next chapter in Gilbert's career.

Canadian rock veterans Loverboy are proving that four decades on, they're still Working for the Weekend. The Canadian Music Hall of Famers are wrapping up another year of high-energy shows across North America, and this week they'll join forces with Styx for the Rockin' in Paradise with Styx & Friends concert at The Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, on Friday 10 October.

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter Alex G will make his long-awaited return to Australia in February 2026 for two exclusive headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. The Philadelphia-born artist will perform at the Sydney Opera House on 9 February and Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 11 February, coinciding with his appearances at the Laneway Festival.

Bad Bunny opened the 51st season of Saturday Night Live with the kind of energy that makes headlines across two continents. The Puerto Rican superstar not only hosted the season premiere, but also used the stage to joke about, and celebrate, his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, a first for an artist performing entirely in Spanish.

British pop superstar Robbie Williams has had his long-planned Istanbul concert cancelled just days before it was due to take place, after Turkish authorities pulled the plug citing “public safety concerns” following intense protests and social media campaigns accusing the singer of being “Zionist.”

After four decades of redefining thrash metal, Megadeth have officially entered their final chapter with the release of their blistering new single ‘Tipping Point', the first track from what's confirmed to be their seventeenth and final studio album, due 23 January 2026. The as-yet-untitled album will mark the end of a monumental career that began in 1983 when Dave Mustaine turned his dismissal from Metallica into one of heavy metal's greatest comebacks.

For Liam Finn, songwriting has always been part of his DNA. As the son of Neil Finn, he grew up surrounded by the melodic architecture of Split Enz and Crowded House, but over two decades and countless projects, Liam has carved out his own creative identity - one that both complements and challenges his father's legacy.

Ike Turner Jr, the son of legendary duo Tina Turner and Ike Turner, has died at the age of 67 in Los Angeles following kidney failure. His death was confirmed by his cousin, Jacqueline Bullock, who said the musician had been in declining health for some time and suffered from serious heart issues and a recent stroke.

There's a new energy coursing through Melbourne's live event scene, and it's radiating from Port Melbourne's iconic The Timber Yard. Following a $3 million transformation, the much-loved warehouse venue has emerged from its redevelopment with a bold new identity, one that redefines what a multi-purpose space can be in Victoria.

Michigan's modern metalcore veterans We Came As Romans are set to storm Australian shores once again in February 2026, bringing with them a new album, All Is Beautiful… Because We're Doomed, and an arsenal of high-energy performances that have defined their reputation over nearly two decades. Joining them for the explosive run are UK's Caskets and Brisbane's rising heavy outfit Headwreck.

Perth's master of melody and fuzz-driven fun, Benny J Ward, has stepped out from behind his Rinehearts guitar rig to release his long-awaited debut solo album Super! - a sun-drenched, hook-heavy celebration of power pop on Cheersquad Records & Tapes and Kool Kat Musik.