The Beatles Anthology 4 has sparked confusion and criticism with unusual changes to Real Love and Free As A Bird, including altered lyrics and a shortened guitar solo.
Tool surprised New Zealand fans with two wildly different Auckland setlists featuring rare performances, a live debut, and a Black Sabbath cover ahead of their Australian tour.
Cordrazine will farewell fans with their final EP You See In Me on 5 December and a last performance at the Northcote Social Club on 12 December with Alex Lloyd and USER.
Steel Magnolias will return to Australia in 2026 with a new national tour directed by Lee Lewis, bringing Robert Harling’s classic story to audiences in six cities.
Robert Plant delivers an intimate Saving Grace performance featuring traditional works and a reimagined Gallows Pole, underscoring his enduring connection to folk and blues.
M. Ward returns to Australia in March 2026 for a special East Coast tour with The Undertakers, performing in Melbourne, Geelong, Castlemaine, Meeniyan, Sydney, Thirroul, Bellingen and Eltham.
Jellybean Johnson, founding member of The Time and key architect of the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69. The influential drummer, guitarist and producer leaves a lasting musical legacy.
Ian Lees, the bass player for Moving Pictures, has died after a heart attack. Musicians from across Australia have shared tributes honouring his talent, humour and kindness.
Pink Floyd will celebrate 50 years of Wish You Were Here with a comprehensive archival edition featuring the first continuous 25 minute release of Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
Linkin Park will return to Australia in March 2026 with the From Zero World Tour, marking their first visit since 2013. Polaris will join all dates as special guests.
Dave Favours & The Roadside Ashes deliver their strongest work yet with Service Station Chicken, a vibrant mix of indie rock and alt-country released today via Stanley Records.
Stranger Than Kindness, The Nick Cave Exhibition, has been reborn as a global virtual experience with new audio from Nick Cave, as The Bad Seeds announce 2026 tour dates and a new live album.
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield has died at 63, leaving Manchester and the global music community mourning a defining figure.
Bruce Springsteen celebrates 30 years of The Ghost Of Tom Joad, the intimate 1995 acoustic album that defined a new chapter in his storytelling legacy.
Better Lovers celebrate one year of Highly Irresponsible with a deluxe edition featuring two new songs and announce their Australian debut in January 2026.
Metallica ended their Australia and New Zealand tour in Auckland with a custom Doodle tribute to Split Enz and Six60, creating a unique cultural moment on the final night.
Sir Mick Jagger has returned to Dartford Grammar School for the 25th anniversary of The Mick Jagger Centre, celebrating the arts venue he opened in 2000 and meeting students in the Red Rooster program.
Slipknot have entered a major catalogue agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners, finalising a landmark deal that includes publishing and master royalties dating back to their 1999 debut.
Julien’s Auctions has released the final results for The Florian Schneider Collection, a landmark sale showcasing over 450 rare Kraftwerk artefacts from the electronic music pioneer’s personal archive.
