Nearly five decades after a humble cassette tape, Free As A Bird has finally taken full flight in an all-new 4K video. John Lennon recorded the original demo in 1977, a bare-bones home recording that remained an intimate artifact of his creativity. In 1995, Yoko Ono passed that tape to Paul, George, and Ringo, who, with producer Jeff Lynne, transformed it into the first "new" Beatles single in 25 years during the Anthology sessions.

Lady Gaga has unveiled her brand-new music video for “The Dead Dance”, a gothic-pop odyssey marking her first-ever creative collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton. Released overnight, the video fuses Gaga’s flair for theatrical pop with Burton’s cinematic gothic surrealism, making for one of the year’s most ambitious music visuals.

Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy has unveiled his brand-new single ‘Divine Feelings’, the first half from his upcoming double A-side release Divine Feelings/Fascination in the Dark, with the other side due in October. The release marks Joy’s first major solo output since his 2022 album In Our Own Sweet Time and follows collaborations with Noah Cyrus (‘Everybody Needs Somebody’, 2023) and Melbourne electronic act Shouse (‘Wherever You Are’, 2025).

Legendary drummer, composer and raconteur Stewart Copeland will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026, bringing his acclaimed spoken word show Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood & Other Adventures to local audiences for the first time.

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon has once again stepped beyond the page, joining forces with all-star collective Rogue Oliphant to unveil Visible From Space, a genre-defying album that marries literary sophistication with musical adventure. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s latest single, “Skin in the Game,” now available to stream globally with an official lyric video.

September 4 has brought with it some of the most memorable musical events, from record-breaking chart success to the births of legends. On this date, The Rolling Stones achieved their first UK No.1 with “It’s All Over Now,” while The Beatles continued their world domination with landmark US performances. Beyoncé, one of the most influential artists of her generation, was born on this day, as was the ever-charismatic Martin Chambers of The Pretenders. With a mix of career-defining milestones, iconic releases, and the arrival of future stars, September 4 holds a unique place in music history.

Jack Osbourne, son of Black Sabbath legend the late Ozzy Osbourne, had this to say to former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters. “F*ck You”.

Fugees rapper Pras Michel has delayed a scheduled sentencing hearing after undergoing emergency surgery for colon cancer. The hearing, originally set for August 29, was postponed after doctors discovered the cancer during a routine check-up. Michel was rushed into surgery to remove the cancer and is now recovering with his family. His spokesperson confirmed that he will remain in recovery until his doctors give clearance. The sentencing hearing has been rescheduled for October 3.

Pop star Pink, real name Alecia Beth Moore, recently revealed that she fell ill with an E. coli infection during a vacation, sharing a candid Instagram post to update fans on her recovery. In a photo posted on August 31, she’s shown reclining on a couch, sipping wine, and hooked up to an IV drip. Under the caption, she teased, “When you go on vacation and have food and E. coli decides to move into your gut, you kill it with friends and daughters and red wine and a vitamin IV concoction.”

Queen are preparing to add another chapter to their already monumental legacy. The band has moved to trademark its famous crest for use on wine bottles, sparking industry talk that a Queen wine range is on the horizon.

Split Enz are back. The legendary New Zealand band is set to reunite for the first time in two decades at the Electric Avenue Festival in Christchurch, marking a monumental moment for fans and music history alike.

Fresh off the release of their fourth album Straight Line Was A Lie, New Zealand indie-rock favourites The Beths will return to Australia in April 2026 for their biggest headline shows to date.

Irish singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre will return to Australia in February 2026, bringing his soulful, multi-genre sound to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Rising alt-R&B luminary UMI (née Tierra Umi Wilson) has just announced a new chapter in her ascent: her People Stories World Tour will hit Australia and New Zealand next March. Tickets go on sale Friday 5 September at 10 am local time, with shows scheduled in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

Phil Campbell co-wrote nearly every Motörhead classic from Orgasmatron (1986) through to Bad Magic (2015). In this exclusive Noise11 interview with Paul Cashmere, Phil looks back on three decades with Lemmy, Motörhead’s legendary legacy, and his new life fronting Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

For more than two decades, Pete Murray has been one of Australia’s most consistent and beloved singer-songwriters. His breakthrough album Feeler in 2003 sold more than half a million copies, spawning hits like “So Beautiful” and “Lines.” Since then, Murray has built a career based on honesty, storytelling, and a connection with his audience that has kept him at the forefront of Australian music.

The world’s longest running tribute show, Legends in Concert, will return to Melbourne in January 2026 for its eighth season at The Palms at Crown. The Las Vegas-born production has been thrilling audiences across the globe for more than 40 years and will once again bring some of the greatest names in music history back to life for 16 shows only.

September 3 has witnessed some of the most iconic turns in music history. On this day, The Rolling Stones released Angie, one of their defining ballads, while Elvis Presley scored another No.1 with “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.” Stevie Wonder released Innervisions, a landmark in soul and funk, and Metallica began their unstoppable rise with early live breakthroughs. The date also marks the birthdays of The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine and producer George Martin, the “Fifth Beatle.” From chart-toppers to the birth of innovators, September 3 has been a day of creativity, transformation, and milestones across generations.

Carla Harvey, the electrifying force behind Butcher Babies, has carved a path all her own with the birth of her new band, The Violent Hour. Fueled by an unwavering devotion to the '90s Riot Grrrl movement, Harvey has assembled an all-female lineup that blends passion, grit, and unapologetic fire.

UK pop phenomenon Five were one of the most successful British boy bands of the late 90s and early 2000s. Formed in 1997 by the same team that created the Spice Girls, Five, Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason “J” Brown, were designed to be the tougher, edgier answer to their pop contemporaries. With a mix of slick pop, rap interludes, dance-floor beats and rock influences, Five quickly stormed the charts on both sides of the world.

Phil Campbell’s first major gig as a member of Motörhead wasn’t on a stage – it was on television. Within a week of joining the legendary band in 1984, Campbell found himself on the set of the cult British comedy The Young Ones.

Jim Jarmusch’s latest film, Father Mother Sister Brother, unfolds as a quietly resonant triptych—three subtly linked vignettes set in rural America, Dublin, and Paris—that trace the delicate tensions and aching silences between grown children and their elders. At its emotional core is Tom Waits, delivering a character wrought with understated charm and oddball slyness, playing an enigmatic father whose mismatched wristwear—a genuine Rolex amid apparent poverty—hints at hidden motives and eccentric resilience.

Billy Bragg has once again turned to song as a form of political and humanitarian protest, releasing a new track in support of Palestine titled ‘Hundred Year Hunger’. The song arrives in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which this week launches an attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre are bringing their magick back Down Under in March 2026. Helmed by the singularly driven Anton Newcombe, The Brian Jonestown Massacre promise a show teeming with back-catalogue highlights, fan favourites and deep-cut obscurities from their expansive 20-album and counting oeuvre. Expect a richly immersive show combining decades-old cult jams with shimmering new material—including selections from 2023’s The Future Is Your Past, plus fan-seducing current singles “Makes Me Great” and “Out of Body.”

Helen Ryder has released Josephine (Love Is Everything), the second single from her upcoming album Love Over Hate, due 7 November 2025.

Brighton’s riotous punk duo Lambrini Girls are set to make their long-awaited Australian debut in early 2026, playing four cities across the country. Fresh from the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Who Let the Dogs Out, the duo, vocalist/guitarist Phoebe Lunny and bassist Selin Macieira, are bringing their explosive live show Down Under.

September 2 has played host to pivotal shifts and milestones in music history, from landmark album releases to defining cultural moments. On this day, The Beatles recorded “Love Me Do,” sparking the beginning of their recording career, while future legends like Fleetwood Mac, U2, and Red Hot Chili Peppers unveiled career-shaping albums. It is also the birthday of Billy Preston, one of the few musicians ever credited on a Beatles recording, and Chrissie Hynde, the fearless frontwoman of The Pretenders. Marked by debuts, breakthroughs, and unforgettable performances, September 2 continues to be a day that shaped the soundtrack of generations.

Kate Ceberano has delivered a powerful new live version of the Divinyls’ iconic debut single ‘Boys In Town’, first brought to life by the late, great Chrissy Amphlett.

SOULFLY will unleash their most powerful record in years with the announcement of their thirteenth studio album Chama, set for release on 24 October 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Fronted by the unrelenting Max Cavalera, the album returns to the spiritual and tribal foundations of SOULFLY, while pushing forward with modern intensity and the fire of a band still evolving.

John Lennon’s Instant Karma (We All Shine On) has premiered in a newly released live performance video ahead of the arrival of his Power To The People deluxe box set, due 10 October. The track, recorded at Lennon’s One to One concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1972, is one of the standout moments from what would ultimately become the only full concerts Lennon ever performed in his post-Beatles life.