When Motion City Soundtrack first appeared at the turn of the millennium, they were the unlikely bridge between Midwest punk energy and geeky lyrical introspection. Fast-forward nearly three decades, and the Minneapolis quintet are back with The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, their first album since 2015's Panic Stations. For a band that once declared “Don't Call It a Comeback” on their debut I Am The Movie, the phrase feels especially fitting as they re-emerge with their sharpest set of songs in years.

Christmas in Brisbane is about to get a whole lot more fun. Local music legend David McCormack, yes, the frontman of Custard and the voice of Bluey's dad, Bandit, is back with his much-loved Christmas show. This year it's the Davo '25 Xmas Spectacular, happening Saturday 6 December at The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba.

When the John Lennon Estate announced the release of the Power To The People deluxe box set, much of the attention naturally went to the remastered tracks, rare recordings, and newly unearthed video content. But among the archival treasures is something far less conventional—a quirky, avant-garde experiment called Clock. Filmed by John Lennon in 1971 during the creation of Imagine, Clock is as much a window into Lennon’s restless creativity as it is a document of the day-to-day rhythm of his life with Yoko Ono.

Fifty years ago, on September 12, 1975, Pink Floyd released Wish You Were Here, their ninth studio album and the follow-up to the phenomenon that was The Dark Side of the Moon. Few bands in rock history have faced the challenge Pink Floyd did in the mid-1970s: how do you follow up one of the most successful, best-selling and artistically defining albums of all time? Against that backdrop, Wish You Were Here emerged not only as a worthy successor but as one of the group’s most enduring works.

September 12 stands as a milestone in music history, celebrated for legendary releases and the passing of iconic artists. Globally, it's the day The Beatles soared to No. 1 with “She Loves You,” Creedence Clearwater Revival dominated album charts with Cosmo’s Factory, and Pink Floyd unveiled the classic Wish You Were Here. Journey and Lauryn Hill also secured major chart triumphs, while the world mourned the loss of Johnny Cash. In Australia, the date carries its own weight with multiple number one singles and the birthdays of two significant artists.

Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons have pushed their long-awaited Australian tour back to March 2026 following the sudden departure of frontman Joel Peters.

Wolfgang Van Halen is turning heads again. The GRAMMY®-nominated musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer has unveiled the third single from his upcoming studio album, The End. Titled “I Really Wanna,” the track follows Mammoth’s Active Rock #1 hit “The End” and the recently released single “The Spell,” further cementing Wolfgang’s reputation as one of hard rock’s most dynamic solo artists.

Bad Omens are back with a commanding new single, “Impose,” signaling another bold step forward for the band that has been redefining modern rock. Known for blending industrial textures, electronic elements, and emotionally charged vocals, the group pushes their signature intensity into cinematic new territory with this latest release.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Blondshell – the stage name of Sabrina Teitelbaum – will return to Australia in February 2026 for a short but powerful run of east coast shows. With her sophomore album If You Asked For A Picture earning rave reviews and cementing her place as one of alternative pop’s most vital new voices, Teitelbaum’s first Australian headline tour promises to showcase both her raw confessional lyricism and her rapidly evolving sound.

Sunshine Coast rock powerhouse Dellacoma have turned the volume up another notch with the release of their new single and video ‘Heroes’, a track that captures both the grit and soul of a band that thrives on high-stakes rock and roll energy. The song arrives ahead of their much-anticipated third studio album, Searching For You In The Darkness, due November 28 via XMusic.

The Devil Wears Prada are closing in on two decades as one of metalcore’s most consistent and inventive forces, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. The Ohio-born band will release their ninth album Flowers on 14 November via Solid State Records, and they’ve just dropped the video for the latest single So Low.

Australian punk veterans The Meanies are set to unleash a slice of lost history. Their long-buried track Shutdown, recorded a quarter of a century ago, will finally see the light of day on October 9. To mark the release, the Melbourne legends will hit the road for a short, sharp run of dates that revisits their roots in sweaty pubs and iconic venues.

Taj Farrant has shared the news that he will be opening for two ZZ Top shows in Arizona this November.

Melbourne: More than two decades have passed since our city last felt the electric, defiant pulse of Hair, the American tribal love-rock musical that defined a generation. On 25 October 2025, the Athenaeum Theatre will light up again for a limited season of this Grammy and Tony Award-winning show, reintroducing its message of peace, freedom and rebellion to both those who remember and those yet to discover it.

The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist is packed with incredible albums, from established icons to bold new voices, spanning genres from folk and jazz to pop, experimental, and alternative rock. Here’s a rundown of all 12 albums and why they’re being celebrated.

The Whitlams Orchestral ’26 Tour will see The Whitlams partner with Australia’s leading symphony orchestras across the country in 2026.

Nick Murphy, best known to the world as Chet Faker, has returned with a brand-new single, Inefficient Love, released today through BMG. The track follows Far Side of the Moon and sees one of Australia’s most distinctive songwriters once again baring his soul.

Australian indie-rock favourites The Temper Trap will return to home soil this October for a run of intimate East Coast shows, marking a major moment in the band’s celebrated career.

September 11 stands as a significant date in music history, marked by iconic releases, memorable performances, and notable birthdays. From Prince's groundbreaking album to the Rolling Stones' chart-topping hit, and the birth of influential artists like Harry Connick Jr. and Moby, this day has witnessed events that shaped the music landscape. Additionally, Australia has its own rich tapestry of musical moments associated with this date, including a birthday for the late Renée Geyer.

Paul McCartney has today announced WINGS, a career-spanning ‘best of’ compilation celebrating his work with Wings. The collection will be available in multiple formats, including a McCartney and SDE-exclusive Blu-ray Audio edition featuring Dolby Atmos mixes, set for release on 7 November 2025 via Capitol/UMe.

For Jon Stevens’ new album Shimmer, he turned to members of the Rod Stewart band — producer and songwriter Kevin Savigar and guitarist Emerson Swinford — to help craft a record that is as much about live energy as studio polish.

Wolf Alice’s new single Just Two Girls is a celebration of female friendship, framed as an ode to the people who lift you up, make sense of the world, and know you sometimes better than you know yourself. It’s a warm, glowing tribute to the conversations and connections that validate, reassure, and spark laughter when life feels overwhelming.

The Mountain Goats will make their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing with them a brand-new album, a landmark reissue, and the kind of storytelling that has made them one of indie rock’s most enduring acts.

Joni Mitchell has unveiled Joni’s Jazz, a monumental career-spanning project that has been in the works for years, curated by Mitchell herself as a portrait of her lifelong dialogue with jazz. The collection, available now, arrives as an 8LP vinyl box set, a 4CD edition, and across all digital platforms. Both physical formats feature liner notes with rare and unseen photographs, plus original artwork by Mitchell.

Canadian alt-rock duo cleopatrick have released their new single ‘GUTS’ and will mark the milestone with their debut Australian headline shows this month.

Ill Niño, the Latin-metal pioneers who fused hard-hitting riffs with percussive Latin rhythms, will return to Australian stages in September 2025 after an eight-year absence. The tour marks a new era for the band, with vocalist Tommy Roulette of New Jersey metalcore outfit Jynx stepping in as Ill Niño’s new frontman.

Slipknot’s self-titled debut album landed on 29 June 1999 like a pipe bomb in the middle of the metal world. Twenty-five years later, that same record – the one that introduced nine masked maniacs from Des Moines, Iowa to the world – has been reimagined in a definitive deluxe edition, Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition), out now via Roadrunner Records.

Harry Vanda, one of the most important figures in Australian music history, has released his first ever single under his own name. ‘Devil Loose’, written with Mark McEntee of the Divinyls, arrives September 29 via Flashpoint/Impressed.

Australia’s loudest beer ambassadors, Cosmic Psychos, are cracking another tinny and throwing it straight in your face. The band has premiered their brand-new single I Like Beer, the first taste of their upcoming twelfth studio album I Really Like Beer, out November 7.

Rob Thomas has unveiled the complete roster of Australian support acts for his The All Night Days Tour, which will see the Matchbox Twenty frontman return to Australia in October and November 2025.