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Soulfly announce new album Chama and Australian tour
SOULFLY Announce 13th Album Chama With Australian Tour For January

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.

September 1, 2025
John Lennon performing live at Madison Square Garden in 1972 during the One to One concerts, featured in the Instant Karma live premiere and Power To The People box set
John Lennon ‘Instant Karma (We All Shine On)’ Live Premieres Ahead of New Box Set

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.

September 1, 2025
Bon Jovi, Photo By Damien Loverso
Bon Jovi Shares Hollow Man with Bruce Springsteen and Red, White and Jersey Ahead of New Album

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.

September 1, 2025
Tom Busby Credit Maclay Heriot
Tom Busby Hits the Road Solo with The Lottery Tour

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.

September 1, 2025
Maple’s Pet Dinosaur band promo shot
Maple’s Pet Dinosaur: Teenage Sensation Signs With New World Artists for Australian & NZ Live Touring

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.

September 1, 2025
Dream Theater with James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater Announce Long-Awaited Return to Australia With Iconic Line-Up

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.

September 1, 2025
Peppercreek Revival band photo promoting Backward Glance, first single from their 2026 album.
Peppercreek Revival Release Haunting New Single Backward Glance Ahead of 2026 Album

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.

September 1, 2025
Wheatus live in concert during Teenage Dirtbag 25th anniversary tour
Wheatus Announce 25th Anniversary Australian and New Zealand Tour for Teenage Dirtbag

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, 2025
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On This Day in Music History – September 1

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.

September 1, 2025
Motionless In White live on stage in 2026 Australian tour announcement
Motionless In White To Headline Australia In 2026 With Make Them Suffer and Currents

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.

August 31, 2025
Emily Robinson makes her debut as Jane in Tarzan The Musical Melbourne with John Russell as Tarzan
Tarzan The Musical Swings Into Melbourne With Heart, Spirit and a World-Class Cast

“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.

August 31, 2025
Dolly Parton photo by Ros O'Gorman
Dolly Parton Reunites With The Grascals For New Single ‘Broken Angels’

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.

August 31, 2025
Margo Price launches Hard Headed Woman with special guests Tyler Childers, Jesse Welles, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings
Tyler Childers, Jesse Welles, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings Join Margo Price on Hard Headed Woman

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, 2025
Oasis Definitely Maybe
On This Day In Music History – 31 August

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.

August 31, 2025
Renee Geyer debut album 1973
Renée Geyer: Rediscovering the Soul of Australia’s Queen of Funk Through Aztec Records

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.

August 30, 2025
Don Broco performing live on stage with high-energy nu-metal sound, photographed by Tom Pullen
Don Broco Unleash Nu-Metal Fury With New Single “Hype Man” Ahead of Australian Tour

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.

August 30, 2025
Dion announces The Rock ’n’ Roll Philosopher, a new 16-track album with Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Joe Bonamassa, and Sonny Landreth, out Oct 24.
Dion to Release New Album The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher on October 24

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.

August 30, 2025
Sydney Rose, Nashville-based singer-songwriter, releases new single “I Stopped Trying” featuring Delaney Bailey and announces 2025 world tour.
Sydney Rose and Delaney Bailey Unite for Haunting New Single “I Stopped Trying”

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.

August 30, 2025
Eric Gales at Bluesfest Melbourne 2023 photo by Mary Boukouvalas
Eric Gales Announces New Single You Shouldn’t Have Left Me and Australian Tour

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.

August 30, 2025
Rodney Crowell promotional photo for Airline Highway album, photographed by Neilson Hubbard
Rodney Crowell Returns With Airline Highway Featuring Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson, Charlie Starr, Larkin Poe & Tyler Bryant

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.

August 30, 2025
Neil Young photo by Ros O'Gorman
Neil Young Unleashes “Big Crime”, a Bold New Protest Anthem Targeting Trump’s White House

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.

August 30, 2025
Bob Dylan Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited: 60 Years of a Rock & Roll Revolution

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.

August 30, 2025
The Cure The Head on the Door
The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

August 30, 2025
Bob Dylan Highway 61 Revisited
On This Day In Music History August 30

August 30 has long been a milestone date in music history, bringing with it landmark releases and unforgettable moments. Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited arrived on this day, reshaping rock songwriting with “Like a Rolling Stone,” while Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, and Judas Priest also released career-defining albums. The first Isle of Wight Festival in 1968 cemented itself as a cornerstone of British rock culture, and decades later Kanye West’s Late Registration and Lana Del Rey’s Norman Fucking Rockwell! set new creative benchmarks. From classic rock to modern icons, August 30 showcases music’s constant evolution across generations.

August 30, 2025
The Beths photo by Frances Carter
The Beths Release Fourth Album Straight Line Was A Lie

New Zealand indie rock favourites The Beths have today released their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Straight Line Was A Lie, via ANTI-. The new record arrives off the back of two sold-out album launch shows in the United States earlier this week. In New York City, they played to a packed Bowery Ballroom crowd with comedian Marcia Belsky on support. On the West Coast, they brought their sound to Los Angeles’ Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, with comedy legend Margaret Cho opening the night.

August 29, 2025
The Beaches photo by Meg Moon (supplied)
The Beaches Share New Single ‘Can I Call You In The Morning?’ As New Album No Hard Feelings Arrives

Canadian alt-rock powerhouse The Beaches have released their new single Can I Call You In The Morning?, coinciding with the arrival of their highly anticipated third studio album No Hard Feelings, out now via AWAL.

August 29, 2025
Kylie Minogue Tension live
Kylie Minogue To Release Tension Tour // Live 2025 Album

Kylie Minogue will release her new live album Tension Tour // Live 2025 on September 26, documenting the biggest world tour of her career since 2011. A vinyl edition will follow in 2026, with Kylie already giving fans a taste by releasing the live version of the title track Tension recorded on the tour’s closing night in Monterrey, Mexico.

August 29, 2025
Anthem's Vas Katos and James Clarke photographed by Elke Meitzel
Anthem and Bolster Join Forces to Supercharge Entertainment Marketing

In a move set to reshape the landscape of live entertainment marketing, Anthem Group has announced a strategic investment in Bolster Group, one of Australia’s most decorated music and culture marketing agencies. While Bolster will maintain its independence, the alliance signals a new era of audience insight, data-driven growth, and campaign innovation across theatre, music, and major events.

August 29, 2025
Shirley Strachan Skyhooks (photo from skyhooks-music.com)
Shirley Strachan of Skyhooks Left Us 24 Years Ago Today 29 August

It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years since Australia lost one of its most iconic musical sons—Graeme “Shirley” Strachan, the charismatic lead singer of Skyhooks. Today, on 29 August 2025, fans, friends, and fellow musicians remember the voice that defined a generation, the performer whose presence lit up stages, and the personality who made Australian rock both fun and unforgettable.

August 29, 2025
Sycco supplied Bossy Music
Rising Australian Star Sycco Celebrates Debut Album With New EP and Tour

Sycco has released a new companion EP, Home Is Where The Zorb Still Is, celebrating the one-year anniversary of her j award-winning debut album Zorb. Out now via Future Classic, the EP continues her kaleidoscopic blend of psych-pop, introspection, and club-ready sounds.

August 29, 2025