Page 24 – Noise11 Music News

Nathan Lamont unveils Into It, a high-energy country pop track shaped by his Nashville songwriting experience and growing Australian success.

Young The Giant have released Bitter Fruit, the latest single from their upcoming album Victory Garden, produced by Brendan O’Brien.

Four young Melbourne performers have been cast as Lulu in WAITRESS ahead of the musical’s Australian opening season in May.

Willie Nelson has announced his new album Dream Chaser, his 156th release, featuring a rare collaboration with Bob Dylan on I Can’t Read Your Mind.

Lisa Simone returns to Australia for a regional 2026 tour, reflecting on Nina Simone’s legacy and her own evolving career.

Honestav collaborates with JaYy Wick on ‘FKN Hate You’ ahead of his April Australian tour with Machine Gun Kelly.

The Wailers reshape their Australian tour with new intimate New South Wales dates after Bluesfest’s cancellation, including Sydney and North Coast shows.

US rapper Afroman successfully defends videos satirising Ohio police officers after a 2022 home raid

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalised in Buenos Aires ahead of the band’s upcoming Power Up Tour shows, but is reportedly in good spirits and expected to perform.

Australia’s leading creator organisations have متحد against proposed copyright changes, warning they could significantly impact artist income.

The Pogues will continue their Australian tour celebrating Rum Sodomy and the Lash with a new Brisbane show added, while Sublime confirms shows with Trademark Live.

Will Sparks celebrates 15 years in electronic music with the Classics Where It All Started tour and new single Teardrop.

A wave of Bluesfest Touring cancellations has been confirmed, with multiple international acts withdrawing Australian shows as the fallout from the festival collapse deepens.

Alex Cameron tells Noise11 that Bad//Dreems will take an indefinite hiatus as Ultra Dundee marks the end of a 15-year run.

Khalid will return to Australia and New Zealand in November 2026 for arena shows with special guest Lauv.

Glen Hansard has released a live performance video for My Little Ruin from his upcoming album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East, recorded in Berlin.

Son Little releases “Whip The Wind” ahead of his new album ‘CITYFOLK’, combining Afro-Latin rhythms and soulful storytelling.

Counting Crows add a Brisbane date to their 2026 Australian tour, confirming their Live Nation shows remain unaffected by the Bluesfest cancellation.

The Living End will play a special headline show at Hotel Brunswick in Brunswick Heads after Bluesfest was cancelled, bringing new songs and classic hits to an intimate stage.

Australian Crawl founders James Reyne and Simon Binks have launched a Federal Court challenge over trademarks held since the 1990s, raising questions about ownership and legacy.

Paul Dempsey expands his Shotgun Karaoke Vol II tour into regional Australia after a sold out capital city run.

Two Door Cinema Club will perform Tourist History in full across Australia in November 2026, joined by The Vaccines celebrating their debut album.

The Doobie Brothers reshaped their sound with the 1976 album Takin’ It To The Streets, the record that introduced Michael McDonald and launched a new era for the band.

George Benson’s Breezin turns 50. The landmark 1976 album topped the pop, jazz and R&B charts and remains one of the best-selling jazz albums ever recorded.

The Bob Dylan Center has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Songwriter Fellowship, giving emerging artists access to the Bob Dylan Archive and mentorship from leading songwriters.

Roman Candle have unveiled their debut album Unadulterated and new single Blasphemous Act, marking a major step for the Las Vegas screamo band.

Peter Frampton returns with Carry The Light, his first album of new material in 16 years, created alongside his son Julian and featuring a stellar lineup of collaborators.

Ed O’Brien announces Blue Morpho, his second solo album, exploring psych-folk, trip-hop, and ambient textures, out 22 May 2026 via Transgressive.

The Wallflowers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bringing Down the Horse with a 2026 US & European tour performing the album and Long After Dark in full