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Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen photo by Ros O'Gorman
Tributes Flow for Eddie Van Halen

Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, and Lenny Kravitz are leading the tributes to rock legend Eddie Van Halen following his death from throat cancer.

October 7, 2020
Rod Stewart, photo by Mary Boukouvalas Noise11
Rod Stewart says “The World Is Doomed”

Sir Rod Stewart has expressed fears the world is doomed because it is too late to reverse climate change issues.

October 7, 2020
Jimmy Barnes at Red Hot Summer Mornington 2019 photo Noise11.com
The Covid Year Has Given Jimmy Barnes Time To Find Comfort In His Own Home

While 2020 is arguably the most horrific year globally in decades for Jimmy Barnes it has given him time to reflect and find comfort staying a home.

October 6, 2020
Just For Laughs
Sydney’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Bumped into 2021

The 2020 edition of Just For Laughs is no longer happening. Just For Laughs was due to begin in November. Its now moved to November / December 2021.

October 6, 2020
Bruce Springsteen Letter To You
Bruce Springsteen Creates ‘Letter To You’ Doco For Apple TV

Bruce Springsteen fans around the world will get a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic artist’s creative process in the documentary feature film, “Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You,” from Apple Original Films, premiering exclusively on Apple TV+, Friday, October 23.

October 6, 2020
Drummer Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac performs at ADOTG at Mt Duneed Winery on 7 November 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Mick Fleetwood Has A Tik Tok Viral Smash Hit

Mick Fleetwood recreated a clip on the video-sharing platform Tik Tok, who skateboarded to the band’s 1977 hit and lip-synced to it while sipping on cranberry juice.

October 6, 2020
Joss Stone, music news, noise11.com
Joss Stone Is Pregnant With First Child

Joss Stone is pregnant with her first child.

October 6, 2020
Madonna, Rod Laver Arena Rebel Heart Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Madonna Abandoned David Guetta Collaboration Because of his Star Sign

Madonna turned down the chance to work with French DJ David Guetta - because of his star sign.

October 6, 2020
Queen and Adam Lambert perform at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 2 March 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Queen + Adam Lambert Live Album Heading To No 1 In UK

Queen are on course for their first UK Number 1 in almost 25 years with their new release with Adam Lambert.

October 6, 2020
Ed Sheeran photo by Ros O'Gorman
Imagine Ed Sheeran With Black Hair

Ed Sheeran was ordered to dye his hair black if he wanted to succeed in the music industry.

October 6, 2020
Mariah Carey Jupiters Gold Coast Show 2013: Photo Gerry Nicholls
Mariah Carey Says She Was ‘Never Physical’ with James Packer

Mariah Carey didn't have a "physical relationship" with her billionaire ex-fiance James Packer.

October 6, 2020
Nectar by Joji
Australian Charts: Joji ‘Nectar’ Debuts At No 1

Half Australian/Japanese artist Joji sees his second album "Nectar" debut at No.1 this week, becoming the first act from Japan to hit the top in Australia.

October 5, 2020
Lisa Schouw of Girl Overboard
R.I.P. Lisa Schouw of Girl Overboard

Lisa Schouw of Girl Overboard has passed away after a battle with cancer.

October 3, 2020
Ready Steady Go
A Ready Steady Go Book Is On The Way

‘Ready Steady Go’ was the most influential music television show in the UK in the 60s. A new book, ‘Ready, Steady, Go: The Weekend Starts Here’ will be released on 6 November, 2020.

October 2, 2020
Shakin Stevens Fire In The Blood
Shakin’ Stevens To Release Fire In The Blood 19 Disc Box Set

Shakin’ Stevens has a massive 19-disc box set on the way containing everything he has ever done.

October 2, 2020
Hoodoo Gurus Dave Faulkner, photo by Ros OGorman
Former Bangles and Cowsills Sing For Hoodoo Gurus

Vicki Peterson of The Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills have donated their lungs for backing vocals on the new Hoodoo Gurus song ‘Get Out of Dodge’.

October 2, 2020
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos
Listen to Keith Richards’ Previously Unreleased Solo ‘Little T&A’

Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos 1989 live album ‘Live At The Hollywood Palladium’ is getting a make-over. The new 2020 edition includes three additional tracks including Keith Stones ‘Tattoo You’ rocker ‘Little T&A’.

October 2, 2020
Marty Stuart
Happy Birthday Marty Stuart

Mississippi legend Marty Stuart turned 62 this week and celebrated earlier with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry with his wife Connie Smith.

October 2, 2020
AC/DC PWRUP
AC/DC Share A Sample Of ‘Shot In The Dark’ From PWR/UP

AC/DC have teased a snippet of the track ‘Shot On The Dark’ off their next album ‘PWR/UP’ (or Power Up, we’re not quite sure how they’ll display it yet).

October 2, 2020
Trevor Hall
Trevor Hall and Wife Emory May Be The First Singer/Photographer Married Couple To Collaborate

Singer songwriter Trevor Hall and his photographer wife Emory may just be the first singer/songwriter and photographer married couple to collaborate on an album.

October 1, 2020
Slade
Slade Split In 1992 and Never Reformed

When Slade split in 1992 lead singer Noddy Holder always thought they’d get back together but it never happened.

October 1, 2020
Peter Hook and the Light photo by Ros O'Gorman http://www.rosogorman.com
Peter Hook Is Up For A New Order Reunion

Peter Hook wants to sort out his "difficult" relationship with his former New Order bandmates by sitting down and listening to their seminal 1983 album Power, Corruption & Lies.

October 1, 2020
Michael Chugg
Chugg Music Expands Into Asia

Michael Chugg management company Chugg Music has opened Bangkok based Chugg Music Asia to take its A&R, Artist Management, Marketing, Sales, Publishing, Promotions and Brand Development to the Asian market.

October 1, 2020
Sam Smith plays the Town Hall in Melbourne at an intimate show put on by iHeart Radio, KiisFM and Optus Yes. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Sam Smith To Play Virtual Abbey Road Gig

Sam Smith has teamed up with American Express to offer their fans the chance to witness the "special performance" on October 30, which will see Sam play songs from their upcoming album, 'Love Goes’, which is released that day.

October 1, 2020
Angus Young AC/DC Etihad Stadium, Rock Or Bust World Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
AC/DC Confirm New Album ‘PWR/UP’ Is Ready To Roll

AC/DC’s long-awaited next album will be called PWR/UP and is set to roll out any time now.

October 1, 2020
Mac Davis, music news, noise11.com
Mac Davis Dies At Age 78

Singer songwriter Mac Davis has died at age 78 after suffering a heart attack in Nashville yesterday.

September 30, 2020
Helen Reddy Melbourne 2nd April 2014. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Helen Reddy Has Died Aged 78

Australian singer Helen Reddy has died at the age of 78.

September 30, 2020
Metallica, Lars Ulrich, photo by Ros O'Gorman
Lars Ulrich Says He Doesn’t Listen To Metallica

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admitted he doesn't delve into the 'Enter Sandman' band's back catalogue because he ends up overanalysing the technical side of the recordings.

September 30, 2020
Mariah Carey Jupiters Gold Coast Show 2013: Photo Gerry Nicholls
Mariah Carey To Release A Rock Album

Mariah Carey has promised to release the secret alternative rock album she recorded in the mid-1990s - as soon as she locates the recordings.

September 30, 2020
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish Doco To Screen In Cinemas

Billie Eilish has been given the documentary treatment for a new feature-length film set to hit theatres in February.

September 30, 2020