John Lodge, bassist, singer and songwriter for The Moody Blues, has died suddenly and unexpectedly at age 82. His family announced that Lodge passed peacefully on 10 October 2025, surrounded by loved ones and listening to the music of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. No cause of death was disclosed.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones have arrived at a new chapter in their journey, releasing their self-titled sixth studio album St. Paul & The Broken Bones today through their own label Oasis Pizza Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers. The Alabama eight-piece have built a decade-long career as one of the most dynamic modern soul collectives in the United States, and this release marks both a homecoming and a rebirth.

Ice Nine Kills are back with another cinematic spectacle, this time stepping into Gotham City's darkly twisted world with their new single The Laugh Track, a ferocious love letter to Tim Burton's Batman and its iconic villain, the Joker. The track and its accompanying film-style music video are a perfect storm of metal, horror, and theatre, starring Scream legend Matthew Lillard, Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Doom Patrol), and returning collaborator Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie's).

Bellarine Estate has thrown its hat into the festival ring with 100 Acres Festival, a one-day celebration of blues, wine and coastal hospitality set for Saturday April 18, 2026. The new event will take over the estate's rolling vineyards and pastures from midday until 6pm, and it will be led by US blues elder statesman Eric Bibb performing with his full band.

After months of anticipation, six-time ARIA Award winner and proud Yolŋu artist Baker Boy has released his long-awaited second studio album ‘DJANDJAY', out now through Island Records and Universal Music Australia.

Blvd Of Eyes, the hard-hitting international rock project fronted by Chloe Trujillo and Mark Dalbeth, have unleashed their powerful new single ‘We Are Human', a defiant anthem embracing imperfection in an increasingly artificial world. The single is the second taste from their forthcoming EP ‘We Are Humans', due for release on 21 November 2025 via XMusic.

Maryland punk trio Pinkshift have unleashed a fierce new single titled ‘Authority Problem', marking their first release since the acclaimed 2024 album Earthkeeper via Hopeless Records. The band, made up of vocalist Ashrita Kumar, guitarist Paul Vallejo, and drummer Myron Houngbedji, are set to hit the road for a headline tour across the United States this week, taking their defiant sound directly to fans.

Melbourne's theatrical metalcore collective The Gloom In The Corner have unleashed their new single Assassination Run, a vicious and cinematic assault that marks the long-awaited return of their notorious demonic figure, Sherlock A. Bones. With a video directed by Sam Kriesel, Assassination Run drags listeners deep back into the band's twisted narrative universe with ferocity, chaos and theatrical precision.

Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with multiple counts of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault after a lengthy investigation by London's Metropolitan Police.

Langhorne Slim has long inhabited the borderlands between ragged Americana and earnest singer-songwriter craft. Now, he's leaning headfirst into full-tilt rock & roll. The Nashville-based troubadour has announced The Dreamin' Kind, a 12-song album due 16 January via Dualtone Records, shaped by an unlikely collaborator - Sam F. Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet, who produced the record.

Stereophonics have cancelled their Australian Spring Tour following medical advice that frontman Kelly Jones is unfit to travel long distance after suffering a displaced jaw joint. The decision comes as a major disappointment to Australian fans, with the band's first local shows in several years now officially called off.

The Rolling Stones' legendary concert film At The Max is set to return to IMAX theatres worldwide from December 10, giving fans the chance to experience one of the most ambitious live rock films of its era on the big screen once again. Originally released in 1991, At The Max was a milestone in concert filmmaking, capturing the Stones' Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle tour of 1990 in stunning IMAX format and becoming the first feature-length concert film ever shot for the giant-screen medium.

Japanese pop duo YOASOBI continue their remarkable rise with the release of Gekijyo (The Show), the official theme for the new Netflix drama Pray Speak What Has Happened. The single marks a turning point for the group, not only because producer Ayase shares vocal duties with singer ikura for the first time, but also because both appear in their own official music video for the song, released this week.

California's beloved punk trio Joyce Manor will make their long-awaited return in 2026 with I Used To Go To This Bar, out 30 January via Epitaph Records. The album, produced by Epitaph founder and Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, sees the band lean into their California roots and melodic punk instincts with renewed energy and ambition.

Woodstock, New York has always been synonymous with revolution and reinvention in music, and The Bobby Lees are the latest band to rise from that fertile ground with something urgent to say. The fierce trio, led by vocalist and guitarist Sam Quartin, have signed with Epitaph Records, the home of punk heavyweights Rancid, Descendents, and Social Distortion, marking a major new chapter in their unfiltered journey through the raw side of modern rock.

Midnight Til Morning are wasting no time making their mark. The global pop outfit have released their debut seven-track EP Afterglow along with the new single Heart On Fire, just as they launch into their first international tour across North America, Australia, and Europe.

Atlanta alt-metal project Moodring have returned with a hard-hitting new single called Half-Life, accompanied by a stark black and white video that marks the band's debut release for SharpTone Records. The song is a bruising, personal statement from frontman Hunter Young, who has reshaped Moodring into a fluid creative vehicle after recent health issues forced him to step back from life on the road.

Melbourne's fast-rising garage-beat revivalists The Gnomes are ready to bring their high-energy Bayside sound to the world. The band has dropped their first ever music video, Flippin' Stomp, alongside news that their long-awaited debut album The Gnomes will arrive on 7 November through cult imprint Dog Meat Records.

British trip hop pioneers Morcheeba will return to Australia in February 2026 for a national tour celebrating three decades of genre-defying music. Following a sold-out run in 2024, the band, featuring Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey, are marking 30 years since their debut album Who Can You Trust? reshaped the sound of late 90s downtempo music.

Australian punk legends The Meanies have dug into their vault and pulled out a long-lost gem. Their new single Shutdown, recorded a quarter of a century ago, finally sees daylight today, marking a rare release from one of Melbourne's most enduring and beloved punk acts.

Detroit saxophonist Dave McMurray will return this November with I Love Life Even When I'm Hurting, his fourth release for Blue Note Records. Out on 14 November, the album stands as a testament to resilience, self-reflection and the enduring creative spirit that has shaped McMurray's five-decade journey through jazz, R&B and rock.

Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine has rescheduled his long-awaited Australian tour with The Pet Sounds Band to 2026. The shows, originally slated for 2025, will now take place in June 2026, bringing fans a reimagined live experience celebrating the timeless legacy of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.

Dolly Parton has reassured fans that she's alive, well, and very much still working, after days of confusion and concern surrounding her health. The country music icon, 79, took to Instagram and YouTube this week to deliver a direct message to fans, saying with a smile, “I ain't dead yet!”

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.