Jason Bradley DeFord, known to fans as Jelly Roll, has made headlines with his remarkable weight loss of nearly 90 kilograms (200 pounds), a life-changing journey he began in late 2022.

Taylor Swift has announced a new album is on the way. ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ will be the 12th Taylor Swift album.

Graham Fenton, the frontman of the British rockabilly band Matchbox, passed away on 10 August 2025 at the age of 76.

Neil Young’s Old Ways, released on 12 August 1985, was Neil’s seventeenth studio album, not country Crosby Still Nash & Young). It was a return to straight-up country-country rock offering that marks a bold detour from the mainstream rock and folk he’d become known for.

The Beatles ‘Help!’ album is 60 years old. ‘Help!’, the UK edition also released in Australia, came out on 6 August 1965.

The AFL has confirmed that hip-hop legend and cultural icon Snoop Dogg will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG, marking his first-ever live performance at the iconic venue.

Ethel Cain has added Australia and New Zealand to her world tour dates for 2026. Ethel first played Australia in 2023 for Dark Mofo and Rising.

It has almost been 12 month since Linkin Park announced their new singer. Emily Armstrong was revealed to be the new sing er in September 2024.

Richmond, Virginia’s Bad Omens have released ‘Specter’, their first new music since ‘The Death of Peace and Mind’ album from 2022.

Louis and Oliver Leimbach of Lime Cordiale have released an affection statement announcing that their father, filmmaker Bill Leimbach has passed away.

Belinda Carlisle is the latest artist to record Harry Nilsson’s classic song ‘One’ but while the song has been a US hit for Three Dog Night, an Australian hit for John Farnham and in pop culture covered for ‘The X-Files’ and ‘Magnolia’, the original Harry Nilsson version failed to make the Top 100.

Bernard’s Fanning first solo album ‘Tea & Sympathy’ will turn 20 on October 31, 2025. The day won’t go unnoticed. Bernard will perform a one-off show in his hometown Brisbane on the night to mark the occasion.

The Lumineers have been performing the Billy Joel classic ‘New York State of Mind’ as part of their Automatic World Tour.

Few live rock albums have the mythic status of Deep Purple’s Made in Japan. Recorded across three blistering nights in August 1972 and originally released in late 1972/early 1973, it’s the record that crystallised the ferocious power of Deep Purple’s Mk II lineup (Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice) and set a blueprint for stadium-scale hard rock and heavy metal live performance.

Bobby Whitlock (March 18, 1948 – August 10, 2025)—American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and a soulful architect of rock music, Bobby Whitlock has passed away at 77 after a brief battle with cancer at his Texas home, surrounded by family.

On 8 August 2025, the world of jazz bid farewell to one of its most beloved and enduring figures, Judith Mary “Judy” Bailey (born 3 October 1935, Auckland, New Zealand).

Byron Bay based British born singer Rhydian Lewis has signed a worldwide management agreement with Dorsey Production who have offices on the Gold Coast and Los Angeles.

Former Magic Dirt, now Bleak Squad member and most often out solo Aussie artist Adalita has been named Musician of the Month by Australian Musician for August 2025.

In this sit-down with Noise11.com (July 2025), Colin Hay reflects on his longstanding connection with Australia. He shares that after wrapping up a tour with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, he’s gearing up for performances back home in Australia this December—including shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre (December 3–4) and Sydney’s Enmore Theatre (December 11).

For over four decades, Cold Chisel have defined Australian rock, gritty, poetic, and unashamedly real. Their nine studio albums chart a journey from smoky pub stages to the nation’s biggest arenas, each release offering a snapshot of a band that constantly evolved while staying true to its heart.

Deftones 10th album ‘Private Music’ is set to release on 22 August 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records, marking the band's first new album in nearly five years since Ohms.

In the recent Noise11 interview, Simple Plan’s co-founder Chuck Comeau reflects on their journey, from teenage punks making noise in basements to world-touring musicians and now, family men. After 23 years on the road, the once “kids in the crowd” are now fathers, and that transformation informs the tone of their new documentary.

You won’t find Swanee’s new album ‘Believe’ on streaming services. When John Swan (aka Swanee) and Songland Records founder Brian ‘Frog’ Harris started the project, it was always going to be about the Swanee fans.

Over the course of nearly six decades, Jethro Tull has journeyed through an ever-shifting soundscape, thanks largely to the creative restlessness of frontman Ian Anderson. According to the recent Noise11.com interview (recorded July 24, 2025), Tull has been remarkably prolific in recent years, releasing three studio albums—The Zealot Gene (2022), RökFlöte(2023), and Curious Ruminant (2025)—alongside the expansive box-set Still Living In The Past.

In their interview with Noise11.com, Bernth (Bernth Brodträger) and Charles (Charles Berthoud), dive into their musical influences, dissect iconic basslines, reflect on legendary bands, and preview their upcoming Australian tour.

Country-pop artist Bailey Zimmerman has finally unveiled his long-anticipated second studio album, Different Night Same Rodeo, on August 8, 2025. The release came after an emotionally charged journey—Zimmerman postponed the launch due to his mother’s illness and dissatisfaction with his original recordings, choosing instead to rework the material until it resonated deeply with his heart and artistry.

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

After a six-year creative hiatus, Adelaide’s legendary trio Hilltop Hoods returns with their ninth studio album, Fall From The Light, released on 1 August 2025 via Island Records Australia/UMA.

In early August 2025, Dashiel Gables, also known as Divine and formerly employed by hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York. Gables alleges that in January he was physically assaulted by Busta Rhymes during a confrontation in the lobby of the rapper’s Brooklyn residence, and that he endured wage violations and a hostile, abusive working environment.

UK alt-rock artist Yungblud was a surprise inclusion on the streets of London this week.