Christopher Cross almost got to play on Steely Dan’s ‘Gaucho’ album but didn’t.

Aerosmith’s third album ‘Toys In The Addict’ was released 50 years ago on 8 April 1975.

Songwriting today is a lot different to the formula of 50 years ago. The songs of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have a completely different structure to that of The Beatles. Gilbert O’Sullivan understands why.

Jet lead guitarist Cam Muncey has announced his solo project Cam Muncey & The Delusions of Grandeur and impending solo album.

Melbourne band Airbourne have had their gear stolen from a Melbourne lockup. Thieves took six guitars, as well as an old Mini Maton owned by the O’Keefe brother’s late father.

The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music.

Arcade Fire will release their new album, 'Pink Elephant', on May 9.

At least 60 people have died and more than 150 taken to hospital after a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic club.

Lady Gaga has announced new shows for Australia with dates for The Mayhem Ball set for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in December.

In 1986 Bob Dylan toured Australia with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as his backing band.

Bruce Springsteen has shared a lyric video for ‘Rain On The River’, a track from the upcoming box set of unreleased Springsteen album ‘Tracks II’.

David Bowie’s 24-year old daughter Lexi Jones is following her father’s career with her first songs ‘Along The Road’ and ‘The Edge’ over the weekend.

John Butler has a new song ‘Trippin On You’.

Metallica has linked up with the American Red Cross to promote blood drives on their upcoming tour.

Gil Matthews’ Aztec Records label’s latest release features historic live recordings of the band Ariel.

One of Australia’s greatest singer songwriters and performers Brian Cadd have suffered a massive stroke at his Gold Coast home.

Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie and played on every Blondie album, has died from cancer. Clem had kept his cancer battle private.

Sydney band The Preatures have announced a 10th anniversary tour to mark the release of their debut album ‘Blue Planet Eyes’.

Madonna and Elton John have ended their long and bitter feud. Madonna initiated the peace talks when she confronted Elton at Saturday Night Live on the weekend.

Billy Corgan wants his own music played at his funeral.

Judith Owen is coming back to Australia finally in June for two performances at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and appearances in Melbourne and Sydney.

The estate of John Lennon is working on a live box set for later in 2025.

Dave Allen, the founding member and bass player for Gang of Four and Shriekback, has died at age 69. Allen had been suffering from early-onset dementia.

Australian singer songwriter and producer Lee Bradshaw has signed a label and publishing deal with Pop Preservation Society for the self-titled ‘Horizon’ album bringing the final recordings of the late Noiseworks’ guitarist Stuart ‘Chet’ Fraser to the world.

The Teddy Swims Australian tour is getting bigger. Frontier Touring has added third dates to both Melbourne and Sydney.

Michael Flatley is bringing Lord of the Dance back to Australia for 2025.

The one criticism I must say about Sex Pistols 2025 is that unlike 1977, we now have musicians who can play and a singer who can sing. You’ve also got to love that three guys fast approaching 70 have made their career for the past half a century out of a lyric that goes “No future for you, no future me”. As that wise old philosopher Alanis Morissette once said, “isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?”.

This year's Tribeca Festival in June will open with the world premiere of HBO's two-part documentary Billy Joel: So It Goes.

Ed Sheeran has been added to the 2025 Coachella lineup.

Lily Allen has revealed that she auditioned for a role in the acclaimed TV series The White Lotus.