Page 17 – Noise11 Music News

Elvis Costello looks back on 40 years of King Of America, the 1986 masterpiece that saw him drop the New Wave sound for a raw, Americana-infused reinvention.

Vika & Linda have announced their ninth studio album, Where Do You Come From, alongside a massive 46-date Australian national tour kicking off in May 2026.

Foo Fighters are back with their 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, and an extensive stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand.

Yoko Ono turns 93, marking a career that spans avant garde art, the Plastic Ono Band, Double Fantasy with John Lennon and a remarkable run of US dance chart hits.

Global celebrations, collectibles and tribute events have been announced to mark what would have been Bon Scott’s 80th birthday in 2026.

Arankai returns with Choke, a heavy and emotionally charged track that sets the tone for the next chapter after his debut album A Portrait Of Red.

U2 have released Days Of Ash, their first collection of new songs since 2017, addressing global protest movements, war and political unrest ahead of a new album later in 2026.

Thirsty Merc frontman Rai Thistlethwayte has been recruited by Toto as their new keyboard player and backing vocalist, marking another milestone in his expanding international career.

Photographer Jamie Nelson files counterclaims against Amy Taylor and Amyl & The Sniffers over unauthorised use of her Vogue Portugal images

Melbourne welcomes the Australian cast of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical alongside Broadway star Will Swenson for the 2026 premiere.

Ability Fest returns to Melbourne on April 11, 2026, with a new venue, electronic lineup, and full accessibility features

Amanda Pelman’s memoir Four Weddings And An Encore charts her family life, four marriages and decades in music, from Melbourne to Woodstock and France.

Glen Hansard has announced Don’t Settle – Transmissions East & West, a 22 song live retrospective recorded at Berlin’s Funkhaus, with Transmissions East (Vol. 1) arriving 24 April 2026.

Amélie Farren will launch her debut album Airheaded with east coast Australian shows this April after a breakout year touring with Amy Shark and Rag’n’Bone Man.

Bad//Dreems announce the inaugural Gather Sounds festival in Adelaide as they prepare to release Ultra Dundee and tour nationally.

Ryan Bingham will release They Call Us The Lucky Ones with The Texas Gentlemen on May 15, marking his first full-length album in more than seven years.

Howard Jones returns to the United States in April for select dates with Rod Stewart and headline shows as his newly released Live At The Marquee captures his 1983 breakthrough.

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons have cancelled their Australian and European shows from March to May 2026 following medical advice received by Phil Campbell.

Moodring unveil the visualiser for Anywhere But Here as Hunter Young prepares to release the new album Death Fetish on March 27 via SharpTone Records.

Foo Fighters have announced a nine-date 2026, 2027 stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, returning after their record-breaking Tasmania show.

Billy Steinberg, the songwriter behind Like A Virgin, Eternal Flame and Divinyls’ I Touch Myself, has died aged 75.

HEALTH have announced a six-date Australian headline tour for September 2026, joined by Perturbator and King Yosef.

Bryan Martin has announced his first ever Australian headline tour for April 2026, with shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne following his breakout hit We Ride and latest album Years In The Making.

La Dispute return to Australia in October 2026 for the No One Was Driving The Car headline tour, with seven dates and a strong focus on all ages shows.

Robert Finley will make his first ever Australian tour this May, performing in Sydney, Melbourne and at Blues On Broadbeach following the release of Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya.

On The Banks has announced the full support line-up for its 2026 Brisbane riverside concert series at South Bank, featuring international icons and Australian favourites.

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks will bring their Yes Epics, Classics & More tour to the UK in September and October 2026, performing classic Yes material and songs from True.

Manchester Orchestra drummer Timothy Very has died aged 42. The longtime member joined the band in 2011 and played on Cope, A Black Mile To The Surface and The Million Masks Of God.

Evan Dando of The Lemonheads has entered hospital care following allegations of sending unsolicited videos to a fan, highlighting his mental health history.

OneRepublic brought their Sweet Escape tour to Melbourne, performing hits like “Apologize,” “Counting Stars,” and “Secrets,” with Ryan Tedder sharing stories and connecting with fans.