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.

Bon Jovi will return in October with one of the most ambitious albums of their four-decade career. Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on 24 October 2025, takes the foundation of 2024’s Forever and transforms it into a collaborative powerhouse featuring an extraordinary guest list. Today, fans get their first taste with two new songs and videos: Hollow Man, a long-awaited duet with Bruce Springsteen, and Red, White and Jersey, a rousing anthem of New Jersey pride.

Tom Busby, one half of the ARIA-nominated, award-winning duo Busby Marou, is stepping out on his own this November with The Lottery Tour. Following a series of sold-out solo performances earlier this year, Busby is taking his solo career to new heights, previewing songs from his debut album Rockhampton Hangover, due for release in early 2026.

Newcastle’s 14-year-old powerhouse Maple, performing as Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, has officially joined the roster of New World Artists for exclusive live touring representation across Australia and New Zealand. Bursting onto the scene with her debut single “Lego”, Maple has taken the global internet by storm, racking up millions of views and streams in just two weeks.

Progressive metal titans Dream Theater will finally return to Australian stages in 2026 for the first time in fifteen years, and this time they’re coming armed with their most celebrated line-up. James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and the long-awaited return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy will perform An Evening With Dream Theater across four cities, celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary.

Melbourne’s blues and roots collective Peppercreek Revival return with a brand-new single, Backward Glance, released on Tuesday, August 26. It’s the first taste of the band’s upcoming second LP, due in early 2026, and it showcases everything that has quickly made Peppercreek Revival one of Australia’s most compelling new groups — rich storytelling, heartfelt performances, and musicianship steeped in soul and blues tradition.

Wheatus will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026 to celebrate 25 years of their debut single Teenage Dirtbag with an 11-date tour.

September 1 has delivered some of music’s most memorable moments, spanning breakthrough releases and historic events. On this day in 1977, Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, setting the stage for their rise from New York’s underground to international stardom. INXS released their landmark album Kick, which would propel them onto the world stage with a string of hit singles, while Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours continued its record-breaking chart run in both the US and UK. The day also marks the birthdays of Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Gloria Estefan, and country legend Conway Twitty, each a towering influence in their genres. With iconic records, transformative career moves, and the arrival of legendary artists, September 1 stands as a pivotal date in music history.

For the first time in nearly a decade, American metal juggernaut Motionless In White will headline their own Australian tour. Set for June 2026, the band will bring their theatrical ferocity to some of the country’s largest venues, joined by homegrown heavyweights Make Them Suffer and rising U.S. metalcore act Currents.

“Tarzan The Musical” has landed in Melbourne for an exclusive season at The National Theatre in St Kilda, and it proves to be one of the year’s most enjoyable family theatre events. Seen by more than seven million people worldwide since its Broadway debut in 2006, this production marks the 26th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic, and it comes alive on stage with soaring Phil Collins songs, impressive aerial choreography, and a heartfelt story about belonging.

Dolly Parton has reunited with longtime friends and collaborators The Grascals for a brand-new single, Broken Angels, out now through Billy Blue Records. The song, co-written by Parton and The Grascals founding member Jamie Johnson, is the debut release from the group’s forthcoming album.

Margo Price has gathered some of country music’s most respected names for her new album Hard Headed Woman, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. The record features duets with Tyler Childers and Jesse Welles, contributions from Rodney Crowell and Kris Kristofferson, and even a Waylon Jennings song that his widow, Jessi Colter, personally encouraged Price to record.

August 31 has marked some of the most defining moments in music history, from legendary releases to unforgettable events. On this day, Bob Dylan returned to the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival after three years away, Oasis unleashed their era-defining debut Definitely Maybe, and Coldplay elevated their global status with A Rush of Blood to the Head. It is also remembered for Michael Jackson’s Bad topping the UK charts, Metallica’s Black Album dominating in the US, and the tragic passing of Princess Diana in 1997, which inspired Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind 1997,” the biggest-selling single of all time. August 31 stands as a day of reinvention, triumph, and loss in music’s rich timeline.

Renée Geyer’s self-titled debut album, Renée Geyer, was released in September 1973, marking a pivotal moment in Australian music history. Now, over five decades later, Gil Matthews of Aztec Records has remastered and reissued this seminal work, offering fans both new and old a chance to experience the raw energy and soul of a young artist on the cusp of greatness. This release not only brings back the original tracks but also includes six bonus live recordings from the GTK sessions circa 1973–74, providing a comprehensive look at Geyer's early career.

Bedford, UK rockers Don Broco are back with their latest single, Hype Man, a nu-metal-infused adrenaline rush, is out now via Fearless Records. With their signature blend of rapped verses, soaring choruses, guttural screams, and electronic flourishes, Hype Man captures the chaos of burnout while celebrating the lifeline of friendship.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci, one of the most enduring figures of American popular music, has announced his new 16-track album The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher will be released on October 24 through KTBA Records. The album arrives as a companion piece to his forthcoming book of the same title, co-authored with Adam Jablin, and will be available digitally and on CD.

Sydney Rose, the Georgia-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose breakout single “We Hug Now” has been streamed close to 200 million times, has unveiled a moving new single “I Stopped Trying,” featuring Delaney Bailey. The track is out now via Mercury Records and marks the first time the two rising voices have collaborated.

Memphis blues virtuoso Eric Gales has today released his fiery new single You Shouldn’t Have Left Me, a searing taste of his forthcoming record A Tribute To LJK. The album, dedicated to his late brother Manuel Gales – better known to blues fans as Little Jimmy King – is available digitally from today and will receive a physical release on 24 October through Provogue.

Rodney Crowell has released his new album Airline Highway today via New West Records, a record that finds the legendary songwriter reflecting on his past while forging ahead with new collaborators who grew up on his songs.

Neil Young has gone into full trump attack mode with his latest salvo in the world of protest music. “Big Crime” hits with the fury of a veteran rocker who knows his voice still matters.

Released on August 30, 1965, Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited marked a seismic shift in both his career and the landscape of popular music. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the album stands as a bold declaration of artistic freedom, blending folk, blues, and rock into a sound that was as electrifying as it was poetic.