Sparks have unveiled the video for their new single Porcupine, the first taste of their forthcoming EP MADDER! and a rare first in the long history of Ron and Russell Mael ... their first ever EP.

David Bowie’s long and unusual journey with Bring Me The Disco King has taken another turn, with a newly spotlighted remix surfacing online. The track, which has one of the strangest histories in Bowie’s catalogue, now returns in the Loner Mix featuring Maynard James Keenan of Tool and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Nick Cave will add another remarkable accolade to his long and varied career this month when the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London presents him with an Honorary Doctorate.

The Hoodoo Gurus are gearing up to celebrate one of the defining moments of their career. This October, the band will mark the 40th anniversary of their landmark second album Mars Needs Guitars! with a deluxe double-vinyl reissue that captures the essence of 1985 while opening the vaults on long-lost demos and a previously unheard outtake.

Perth’s South Summit are heading east this November for two exclusive headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney, marking their only standalone headline dates for the rest of 2025.

American songwriter Jesse Welles will bring his acclaimed folk-rock to Australian audiences for the first time in 2026.

LA-based genre disruptor 2hollis is coming back to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for The Star Tour.

September 9 is a date packed with pivotal music milestones, from the births of legendary voices to chart-topping singles that defined their eras. On this day, Elvis Presley made his debut on national television, The Beatles reached US No.1 again, and Nirvana brought grunge into the mainstream spotlight. Otis Redding, Dave Stewart, and Michael Bublé all share this birthday, while this date also marks the anniversary of the passing of Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass.” With groundbreaking debuts, unforgettable songs, and the arrival of iconic artists, September 9 is an essential marker in music history.

After four years away from solo work, 11-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is back with her eighth studio album, Returning To Myself, due October 24 via Interscope Records/Lost Highway. The album, her first solo project since collaborations with musical legends, sees Carlile looking inward, reflecting on her life, and embracing a deeply personal artistic vision.

Brisbane’s loudest export, DZ Deathrays, have unleashed a brand-new video ahead of the release of their sixth studio album, Easing Out of Control, due Friday 16 January. Directed by filmmaker Rhys Bennett, the clip offers a blistering visual companion to the record’s title track, encapsulating the chaos, humour, and unrelenting energy that has defined the band for more than a decade.

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards became a night of rock remembrance when the late Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with a powerhouse tribute led by Aerosmith legends Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

Elton John has premiered a live video performance of his landmark title track ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ ahead of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Edition of the album.

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took over New York’s UBS Arena for a night of spectacle, show-stopping performances and landmark wins. Hosted by LL Cool J, the ceremony balanced the best of today’s hitmakers with a nod to icons of the past, including a star-studded tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne that had the entire arena on its feet.

Good Gumnuts Festival has unveiled its 2026 line-up, with Dope Lemon and The Jungle Giants leading what is set to be the festival’s biggest year yet. The Burnie-based event will return to the Agriplex at Romaine from March 6–8, 2026.

Rick Davies, co-founder of Supertramp and the man behind classics like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right, has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by the band in a statement, noting he passed away at his home on Long Island on September 5.

Electronic hardcore trailblazers I See Stars are set to unleash their long-awaited sixth studio album, The Wheel, this Friday, 12 September, via Sumerian Records. It marks their first full-length release since 2016’s Treehouse and promises to be the band’s most daring statement yet.

Rising force PRESIDENT has dropped their latest single Destroy Me, a brooding and cinematic track already turning heads as a live favourite. The song serves as the lead taste of the debut EP King of Terrors, set for release on September 26, 2025.

Evanescence are set to bring their haunting symphonic rock back to Australia later this year, announcing three intimate headline shows for October and November ahead of their role as special guests on Metallica’s mammoth M72 World Tour.

Tom Odell has locked in his first full Australian tour in more than a decade, announcing three headline shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this January as part of his global Wonderful Life Tour.

The Struts have dusted off their breakout 2013 single, “Could Have Been Me,” and injected a re-recording with a riff-powered shot of Sir Brian May on lead guitar.

September 8 has been a day of major turning points in music history, marking milestones for artists who changed the sound of popular culture. On this day, Elvis Presley made chart history in the UK, Pink Floyd released one of their most influential albums, and Metallica cemented their dominance of modern rock. It is also the birthday of Patsy Cline, Peter Sellers, and Aimee Mann, each leaving a unique legacy in their respective fields. While the world celebrates the births of legends, this date also marks the tragic loss of Avicii, one of electronic music’s brightest stars. September 8 is a reminder of both the highs and lows of the music world, etched across generations.

When country music legends converge, magic often follows—but few could have predicted the poignant power radiating from Zac Brown Band’s latest collaboration with Dolly Parton, “Butterfly.” Released September 5, 2025, the piano-driven ballad does more than tug at heartstrings, it drags the soul into the light and lifts it skyward.

Multi-award-winning artist Fanny Lumsden will hit the road in 2026 for a national headline tour, following her triumphant return from Europe and her ongoing arena shows with Paul Kelly and Lucinda Williams. The run will see Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars traverse the country, performing in all major capitals before wrapping up in Canberra.

Bobby Valentine, one of Australia’s most respected bandleaders and vocal stylists, will bring his acclaimed Riding With The King album back to Memo Music Hall, in St Kilda in an exclusive new date just announced for 20 September 2025.

Australian punk rock icons The Living End know exactly what their fans want, and they’re delivering in a big way. Ahead of the release of their first album in eight years, I Only Trust Rock n Roll (September 26, BMG), the trio has announced a series of exclusive Q&A events along Australia’s east coast. Fans will have the rare chance to meet the band in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, ask the questions they’ve always wanted to, and get up close for album and merchandise signings.

Award-winning British singer-songwriter Tom Odell has today released his highly anticipated new album A Wonderful Life (September 5, 2025). Alongside the record, Odell has also unveiled the official music video for the title track Wonderful Life.

Post-hardcore rising force Excide, Tyler Washington, Gill Gonzalez, Gage Lanza, Caleb Hogue, and Jacob Paris, have announced their highly anticipated second album Bastard Hymns, due for release on November 28 via SharpTone Records.

In a candid conversation this week on Noise11, Stewart Copeland reflected on the seismic shift that occurred when his rejected songs for The Police found new life through Francis Ford Coppola's invitation to score Rumble Fish. Stewart announced the burning question "Why did Coppola choose you, an untested film composer?"

Emmylou Harris will reissue her legendary live album Spyboy on November 7, 2025 through New West Records, bringing fresh light to one of the most adventurous chapters of her career. The expanded 19-track set arrives with five previously unreleased performances, new liner notes by Harris and longtime collaborator Buddy Miller, and updated artwork.

G Flip has dropped the blistering new single Bed On Fire alongside a powerful video, marking the centrepiece moment of their just-released third album Dream Ride.