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Sixty years after its release, The Beatles’ Yesterday And Today remains one of the most discussed albums in the band’s catalogue, remembered for its controversial butcher cover and its unique place in the group’s North American discography.

Released in 1986, Sting’s Bring On The Night captured the early stages of his solo career and remains a landmark live recording 40 years later.

Andrew Farriss releases Rolling Home and confirms his new album The Prospector, due 11 July 2026, continuing his solo evolution beyond INXS.

Disgraceland have released a new recording of the Hoodoo Gurus classic ‘Wipeout’ while continuing a nationwide tour that includes extensive dates with The Angels.

APRA AMCOS has identified works by leading Australian and New Zealand artists in leaked AI training datasets and is calling for licensing agreements rather than copyright exemptions.

Eddie Vedder has released Better Believe, a collaboration with young musicians from Guitars Over Guns that debuted during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Port Fairy Folk Festival has announced the first artists for its landmark 50th anniversary event in March 2027, with John Butler, Kate Rusby, The Milk Carton Kids and more confirmed.

Rob Hirst’s final book, World Is Almost At Peace, will be published in November 2026, offering an inside look at the songwriting behind Midnight Oil’s most enduring songs.

Simple Minds have officially opened ticket sales for their 2027 Australian and New Zealand V Tour. The arena run celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary and features special guest Gary Numan.

Evanescence opened the Sanctuary world tour in Florida with a 21-song set featuring eight live debuts, classic hits and the first complete live presentation of the new album ahead of the band’s 2027 Australian tour.

Johnny Marr has announced The Age Of Everything, his fifth solo album, arriving in October via BMG. The former Smiths guitarist has also released the first single, Spin, and confirmed major headline shows.

The Huxton Creepers have announced their first new recordings since 1990, with Opposites Attract and Midnight TV arriving in July ahead of the band’s 40th anniversary tour celebrating 12 Days To Paris.

Air Supply’s remarkable journey from Melbourne theatre performers to international chart stars will be told in the upcoming biographical film All Out Of Love: The Air Supply Story.

Hoodoo Gurus have announced a national 45th anniversary tour for 2026, focusing on their extensive singles catalogue with support from Ratcat and The Stems.

Walter Parazaider, the founding Chicago woodwind player whose flute and saxophone performances became integral to the band’s sound, has died aged 81.

Jerry Seinfeld has come under fire after telling an influencer that Palestine “doesn’t exist” outside Madison Square Garden, prompting criticism from fans and political commentators.

Beck’s Odelay celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. The landmark album featuring Where It’s At, Devils Haircut and The New Pollution remains one of the defining releases of the 1990s.

Rod Stewart’s A Night On The Town reaches its 50th anniversary, highlighting the enduring impact of Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest and The Killing Of Georgie.

Sparks have announced Live On The Moon, a 20-track live album framed as a concert performed on the Moon, featuring Cate Blanchett as Lunar Emcee and songs spanning the duo’s entire career.

New liquidator reports reveal Bluesfest creditors may receive less than 11 cents in the dollar while investigations continue into potential insolvent trading and related-party transactions involving founder Peter Noble.

Lido Pimienta has unveiled ‘Talento’, a new song from her upcoming album ‘Caribenya’, arriving July 17 and continuing her exploration of Caribbean, electronic and orchestral influences.

Ed Kuepper will celebrate 50 years as a recording artist with a new live album, two major catalogue reissues and a national Australian tour beginning in July.

Human Nature will release their debut memoir Only Human: Harmony Through The Hits & Hard Times on November 3, 2026 and bring its stories to life with exclusive live events in Melbourne and Sydney.

Byron Bay trio Headsend have announced their first headline tour of North America, the UK and Europe following the release of their debut EP Angel Glands and support slots with Eagles Of Death Metal.

A newly surfaced collection of Bon Scott letters reveals the realities of AC/DC’s relentless 1978 touring schedule, documenting travel, drinking and life on the road.

Jah Wobble and Tian Qiyi have unveiled Tomorrow Never Knows, the first track from their upcoming Beatles-inspired album Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles’ Psychedelic Psongbook.

Yours And Owls Festival returns to Wollongong in October 2026 with BBNO$, G Flip, The Drones, DMA’S, Hiatus Kaiyote and more as the event expands into a city-wide music experience.

The Living End frontman Chris Cheney has sold his songwriting publishing catalogue to BMG, strengthening a partnership that began a decade ago and comes just days after the band’s induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

The Smiths’ classic 1986 album The Queen Is Dead turns 40, four decades after establishing itself as one of the most influential records in alternative music history.

The Clouds have announced two headline Australian shows for The Singles Tour, revisiting classics including Hieronymus, Say It, Soul Eater and Bower Of Bliss.

The Beatles Yesterday And Today Turns 60: The Album That Sparked The Butcher Cover Controversy

Sting Bring On The Night Turns 40: The Live Album That Defined His Post-Police Reinvention

Andrew Farriss Returns With New Single Rolling Home, Announces New Album The Prospector Out 11 July

Disgraceland Release Reworked Version Of Hoodoo Gurus Classic ‘Wipeout’ As National Tour Continues

APRA AMCOS Reveals Australian And New Zealand Songs Found In AI Training Datasets

Eddie Vedder Debuts ‘Better Believe’ At Obama Presidential Center Opening With Chicago Youth Musicians

Port Fairy Folk Festival Unveils First Artists For Landmark 50th Anniversary Event

Rob Hirst’s Final Book To Reveal The Songwriting Secrets Behind Midnight Oil

Simple Minds And Gary Numan 2027 Australian Tour Tickets Officially On Sale

Evanescence Launch Sanctuary World Tour With 21-Song Set Hinting At Australia Set For 2027

Johnny Marr Announces The Age Of Everything And Unveils New Single Spin

The Huxton Creepers Return With First New Music Since 1990

Air Supply Movie All Out Of Love To Tell The Story Of Australia’s Soft Rock Success

Hoodoo Gurus Announce 45th Anniversary Rewind Tour With Ratcat And The Stems

Walter Parazaider, Founding Chicago Member And Architect Of The Band’s Signature Sound, Dies Aged 81

Jerry Seinfeld Sparks Backlash After Saying Palestine “Doesn’t Exist”

Beck Odelay Turns 30: The Album That Redefined Alternative Music In The Late 1990s

Rod Stewart’s A Night On The Town Turns 50, Revisiting One Of Rock’s Most Defining Albums

Sparks Announce ‘Live On The Moon’ Concert Album Featuring Cate Blanchett

Bluesfest Creditors Face Long Wait As Liquidator Investigates Festival Collapse

Lido Pimienta Shares ‘Talento’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Caribenya’

Ed Kuepper Marks 50 Years With New Live Album, Catalogue Reissues And National Tour

Human Nature Announce Debut Memoir And Special Audience Events In Sydney And Melbourne

Headsend Announce First Headline Tour Of North America, UK And Europe

Bon Scott Letters Reveal AC/DC Life On The Road During Crucial 1978 Tour Period

Jah Wobble And Tian Qiyi Reimagine Beatles Psychedelia On New Album Mystic Liverpool

Yours And Owls Festival Unveils 2026 Line-Up With BBNO$, G Flip And The Drones

The Living End’s Chris Cheney Sells Publishing Catalogue To BMG

The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead Turns 40, Four Decades After Defining An Era

The Clouds Announce Singles Tour For Sydney And Melbourne

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