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U2 Easter Lily EP cover art and Propaganda magazine special edition 2026
U2 Release Easter Lily EP On Good Friday

U2 have followed up their politically charged Ash Wednesday release with a deeply personal six track collection titled Easter Lily, marking a shift toward spiritual and personal reflection.

April 3, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Minneapolis 31 March 2026 Noise11 pic photo by Winston Robinson
Bruce Springsteen Targeted By Donald Trump Following Minneapolis Protest Performance

Donald Trump has lashed out at Bruce Springsteen following the rock legend's scathing opening night speech in Minneapolis, calling for a boycott of the E Street Band.

April 3, 2026
The Flaming Lips during the touring cycle for their 2006 album At War With The Mystics, the record that followed Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots and marked a more guitar-driven direction for the Oklahoma City band.
The Flaming Lips At War With The Mystics Turns 20

Two decades on, The Flaming Lips' At War With The Mystics remains a pivotal moment in the band's catalogue, marking a shift toward a more guitar-driven and politically aware sound.

April 3, 2026
The Rolling Stones The Cockroaches London Teaser Poster 2026
The Rolling Stones Hint At New Activity Under The Cockroaches Alias

A mysterious marketing campaign appearing across London suggests The Rolling Stones are preparing for a secret show or a new album announcement or both.

April 2, 2026
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel Releases Till Your Mind Is Shining As Latest Preview Of Upcoming Album O\I

Peter Gabriel has unveiled the new single Till Your Mind Is Shining, the latest track to emerge from his forthcoming album O\I, continuing the artist's lunar release schedule with a debut timed to April's pink full moon.

April 2, 2026
Hilltop Hoods The Hard Road
Hilltop Hoods The Hard Road Turns 20 As Landmark Australian Hip Hop Album

Two decades after release, Hilltop Hoods' breakthrough album The Hard Road remains a defining moment for Australian hip hop and the first in the genre to reach No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

April 2, 2026
Converge in 2026 with album artwork for Hum Of Hurt visible
Converge Announce Second 2026 Album, Hum Of Hurt

Converge will release their 12th studio album, Hum Of Hurt, on June 5, 2026, via Deathwish and Epitaph. The band has also shared the music video for the title track, offering a visceral glimpse into the record's sonic intensity.

April 2, 2026
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TISM Announce Final Support Acts For Exclusive Melbourne Show

Melbourne's own TISM are set to deliver a landmark one-off performance at PICA this May, with a stacked lineup featuring Drunk Mums, Hot Machine, Sandy Dish, The Belair Lip Bombs, Dr Sure's Unusual Practise and Large Mirage.

April 2, 2026
Jethro Tull Under Wraps The Unwrapped Edition 5CD and Blu Ray box set artwork
Jethro Tull Announce Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition Box Set

Jethro Tull revisit one of the band's most debated periods with the release of Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition, a new 5CD and Blu-Ray collection bringing together the 1984 album Under Wraps and Ian Anderson's 1983 solo record Walk Into The Light.

April 2, 2026
Wasia Project Release New Single ‘2515’
Wasia Project Premiere New Music ‘2515′

Wasia Project return with the new single ‘2515', a darker and more electronically driven release marking a new creative phase for the London sibling duo.

April 2, 2026
The Temper Trap return with new single ‘Giving Up Air’ and announce Australian tour dates.
The Temper Trap Announce Sungazer Album And Release Title Track

The Temper Trap have revealed details of their long-awaited fourth album Sungazer, the first studio release from the Melbourne band in a decade, alongside the emotional title track written by frontman Dougy Mandagi for his son.

April 2, 2026
Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Lindsey Buckingham Attacked Outside Santa Monica Appointment

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and songwriter Lindsey Buckingham was confronted by a suspected stalker in Santa Monica, with police now investigating the incident.

April 2, 2026
The Vines Vision Valley
The Vines Vision Valley Turns 20 As A Snapshot Of Australia’s Garage Rock Revival

Two decades after its release, The Vines’ third album Vision Valley remains a concise document of Craig Nicholls’ songwriting and a key chapter in the Sydney band’s post-breakthrough years.

April 2, 2026
Eric Clapton photo by Ros O'Gorman
Eric Clapton Announces Return Of Crossroads Guitar Festival For 2026

Legendary Guitarist Eric Clapton Will Bring The Seventh Instalment Of His Iconic Festival To Austin For The First Time This September To Support The Crossroads Centre Antigua.

April 1, 2026
Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom
Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom Performances Return To YouTube

Iconic Singer Songwriter Bob Dylan Sees The Return Of His Shadow Kingdom Sessions To YouTube As Fans Revisit The Early Songs Reimagined

April 1, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Minneapolis 31 March 2026 Noise11 pic photo by Winston Robinson
Bruce Springsteen Tears Into The American Felon At First Show of 2026

Bruce Springsteen did not hold back when he tore strips off the American felon at the first E Street Band concert in Minneapolis Tuesday night 31 March 2026.

April 1, 2026
Stereolab
Against The Grain Festival Returns To Brisbane For 10 Year Anniversary

Against The Grain Festival returns to Brisbane this June featuring Stereolab, Pond and Hatchie to celebrate a decade of Grain.

April 1, 2026
Led Zeppelin Presence
Led Zeppelin Presence Hits 50 Year Milestone As The Cry Of Survival

Led Zeppelin Celebrates Half A Century Of Their Seventh Studio Album Presence, The Guitar Heavy Masterpiece Recorded Under Extreme Duress

April 1, 2026
Culture Club From Luxury To Heartache 40th anniversary album cover art featuring Boy George.
Culture Club From Luxury To Heartache Turns 40

Culture Club released their fourth studio album From Luxury To Heartache in April 1986, marking a turbulent period for Boy George and the band before a thirteen year hiatus.

April 1, 2026
Otis Redding The Soul Album
Otis Redding The Soul Album Celebrates 60 Years

Iconic soul pioneer Otis Redding reached a creative milestone with his fourth studio effort, The Soul Album, which marks its 60th anniversary this April.

April 1, 2026
Sam and Dave Hold On Im Coming
Sam & Dave’s Seminal Debut Album Hold On I’m Coming Celebrates 60 Years

Legendary soul duo Sam & Dave changed the face of R&B with their 1966 masterpiece Hold On I'm Coming.

April 1, 2026
Out On The Weekend
Out On The Weekend Festival Announces Hiatus For 2026

Alt-Country And Americana Festival Out On The Weekend Will Pause In 2026 As Promoter Love Police Cites Rising Industry Pressures After More Than A Decade In Melbourne

March 31, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers credit Brianna Da Silva
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Announce Glory Deluxe And Drop New Single ‘Bath Water’

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have unveiled GLORY deluxe, a reimagined edition of their acclaimed 2025 album, with new tracks and stripped back reworks, alongside the release of their “slutty, drivey” single ‘Bath Water'. The band will take the new material on tour across Australia and New Zealand this May, with North American dates also announced for later in the year.

March 31, 2026
Plini
Plini Announces New Album An Unnameable Desire With Title Track Video

Australian guitar virtuoso Plini returns with his highly anticipated third full-length album, An Unnameable Desire, set for release on Friday 24 April, alongside a music video for the title track.

March 31, 2026
Madigan
Madigan’s Wake Release Single Easter Marking Anniversary Of The 1916 Rising

Melbourne Celtic Punk Band Madigan's Wake Honour Irish History With New Single Easter Reflecting On The Legacy Of The 1916 Easter Rising

March 31, 2026
Taj Farrant photo from TJ Entertainers and TJF Management Group
Byron’s Easter Music Takeover Rebuilds After Bluesfest Collapse

With The Wailers, The Living End and Taj Farrant leading a decentralised program, Byron Bay pivots to a venue-wide live music takeover following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026

March 31, 2026
Michael Paynter Gethsemane
Michael Paynter Releases Gethsemane After Global Fan Demand

Michael Paynter answers overwhelming audience demand with the studio release of Gethsemane, following the viral success of his Jesus Christ Superstar performances and ahead of his next major theatre role

March 31, 2026
APRA Music Awards 2026 nominees including Amyl And The Sniffers, Paul Kelly, Tame Impala and Ninajirachi
APRA Music Awards Nominees Announced For Centenary Ceremony In Sydney

Amyl And The Sniffers, Paul Kelly, Tame Impala And Ninajirachi Lead The Song Of The Year Field As APRA Marks 100 Years Of Championing Australian Songwriters

March 31, 2026
Prince Parade
Prince Parade At 40, The Soundtrack That Redefined The Revolution

Four decades on, Prince's Parade stands as a pivotal release for Prince, reshaping his sound and marking the final chapter with The Revolution

March 31, 2026
Skinny Living
Skinny Living Announce Australian Tour For October 2026

UK alternative soul band Skinny Living will finally make their long-awaited Australian debut in October 2026 with a 14-date run along the east coast, culminating with special appearances at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music in Queensland.

March 30, 2026