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Alex G will return to Australia in 2026 for two exclusive shows at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, joined by Esha Tewari.

Bad Bunny opened Saturday Night Live’s 51st season with a confident mix of humour and cultural pride, celebrating his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in an episode that marked a new era for SNL.

Robbie Williams’ 7 October concert in Istanbul has been cancelled after Turkish authorities cited public safety concerns amid protests accusing the British pop star of being “Zionist.”

Megadeth mark the beginning of the end with ‘Tipping Point,’ the first single from their upcoming final studio album due in 2026 — featuring new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari.

Liam Finn reflects on his songwriting journey from Betchadupa to Crowded House, balancing solo creativity with band collaboration as Crowded House prepare for their sold-out Red Hot Summer tour.

Ike Turner Jr, son of Tina and Ike Turner, has died at 67 from kidney failure. A Grammy-winning musician and sound engineer, he carried on his family’s musical legacy despite a life marked by hardship and health struggles.

Melbourne’s iconic Timber Yard has emerged from a $3 million transformation with world-class production, bold design and unmatched versatility, setting a new standard for Victorian events.

We Came As Romans will bring their All Is Beautiful… Because We’re Doomed tour to Australia in February 2026 with support from Caskets and Headwreck, plus a performance at Melbourne’s Life’s A Beach festival.

Perth’s Benny J Ward, best known for Rinehearts, releases his debut solo album Super! — a bright and melodic garage-pop gem through Cheersquad Records & Tapes and Kool Kat Musik.

AO LIVE 2026 at the Australian Open will feature The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas, and Sofi Tukker across five massive nights at Melbourne Park.

Teddy Swims brought his powerful voice and soul energy to the NRL Grand Final. Fans were split, but no one could ignore the show-stopping performance.

San Francisco’s chokecherry will release their debut album Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls on 14 November. The announcement arrives with their fierce new single Major Threat, a gritty punk detour from the duo’s lush sound.

The world’s most powerful performers, from Rihanna to Maria Callas and Kylie Minogue, will light up Melbourne’s new Australian Museum of Performing Arts with the dazzling DIVA exhibition opening December 2025.

Australian indie trio Moler roar back with ‘AI’, their first new track since 2019 — a punchy punk-inspired anthem exploring artificial intelligence, accompanied by new tour dates this November.

California’s Nicki Bluhm taps into Nashville’s creative energy with Rancho Deluxe, her eighth studio album and one of her most inspired works yet.

Cynthia Erivo has released a moving rendition of “Everytime You Go Away” for the Prime Video documentary John Candy: I Like Me, celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved comedy icon.

Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs will miss the band’s Australian Live ’25 tour dates to continue prostate cancer treatment but plans to return for the South American finale.

Coi Leray makes a powerful comeback with her new single and video ‘Act Like You Know’ featuring Shoreline Mafia, out now via Epic Records.

Foo Fighters have surprise-released a new live EP, Are Playing Where ???? Vol. 1, recorded at their 2025 U.S. club shows. Proceeds go to local charities.

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl glitters with confidence and pop energy — but not every risk lands. Here’s how fans and critics are ranking her latest chapter.

Argentine singer-songwriter Zoé Gotusso has landed two nominations at the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards — Record of the Year for “Lara” and Best Traditional Pop Album for Cursi. The Córdoba-born artist continues to define modern Argentine pop with her blend of emotional honesty and timeless melody.

Sydney indie band The Rions have dropped their debut album Everything Every Single Day and announced a national tour, kicking off in Brisbane on October 3.

Birmingham’s Templeton Pek return with Savages, out 3 October 2025. The album continues the city’s proud legacy of fearless music, from Black Sabbath to Duran Duran.

Chrysalis Records announces a 3-CD deluxe edition of Ten Years After’s 1969 album ‘Ssssh,’ featuring a newly discovered live performance and remixed tracks.

My Morning Jacket celebrate 20 years of Z with a deluxe remastered edition, rare tracks, and a series of live anniversary shows.

New Zealand’s Benee has released her new single “Underwater,” taken from her upcoming album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles, out 7 November 2025. The track continues Benee’s exploration of vulnerability, identity, and hyper-pop invention.

Joseph Arthur and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck have reunited for their first new album in seven years. Arthur Buck 2 expands on the duo’s acclaimed debut with producer Jacknife Lee and an all-star band.

Los Angeles band Rocket deliver their explosive debut album R Is For Rocket, blending fuzz-drenched guitars with heartfelt emotion and announcing U.S. and European tours.

Living Colour’s Vernon Reid returns with his genre-defying new solo album Hoodoo Telemetry, featuring the single In Effigy — a sonic meditation on war, love, and humanity.

Brooklyn rap collective 41 have released their latest single, “Spleen”, as they build momentum toward their debut full-length album AREA 41. The track displays their trademark chemistry and wit, backed by slick production.

Alex G To Return To Australia In 2026 With Shows At The Sydney Opera House And Palais Theatre

Bad Bunny Kicks Off SNL Season 51 and Teases Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show

Robbie Williams Istanbul Concert Cancelled Amid Protests and Safety Concerns

Megadeth Ignite Farewell Era With ‘Tipping Point’ – A Ferocious First Glimpse at Their Final Album

Liam Finn Gives Crowded House A Songwriting Boost

Ike Turner Jr, Son of Tina and Ike Turner, Dies Aged 67

The Timber Yard Reborn: Melbourne’s Iconic Warehouse Venue Reimagined After $3 Million Transformation

We Came As Romans To Return To Australia In 2026 With Caskets and Headwreck

Benny J Ward Steps Out With Debut Solo Album Super! A Garage-Pop Triumph Two Years in the Making

AO LIVE 2026: The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas and Sofi Tukker Headline Australian Open’s Biggest Music Line-Up Yet

Teddy Swims Divides Fans with Bold NRL Grand Final Performance

chokecherry Announce Debut Album ‘Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls’ With Gritty Punk Single ‘Major Threat’

Divas Take the Stage as Melbourne’s New Museum Opens with Dazzling Exhibition

Moler Return With Electrifying New Single ‘AI’ Their First Music in Six Years

Nicki Bluhm Finds Her Groove Again on ‘Rancho Deluxe’

Cynthia Erivo Releases Stirring Rendition of ‘Everytime You Go Away’ For John Candy Documentary

Oasis Guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs Steps Back From Australian Shows for Cancer Treatment

Coi Leray Returns With Bold New Single ‘Act Like You Know’ Featuring Shoreline Mafia

Foo Fighters Drop Surprise Live EP ‘Are Playing Where ???? Vol. 1′ to Support Local Charities

Critics Divided Over Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ but What Do The Fans Think?

Zoé Gotusso Lands Double Latin Grammy Nod as Argentina’s Brightest New Pop Voice

The Rions Drop Debut Album ‘Everything Every Single Day’ and Announce Massive National Tour

Templeton Pek Fly the Flag for Birmingham Punk With Ferocious New Album ‘Savages’

Ten Years After’s ‘Ssssh’ Gets a 56th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue with Unreleased Live Set

My Morning Jacket Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Z’ with Deluxe Edition and Special Shows

Benee Submerges Into Emotion With New Single ‘Underwater’ Ahead Of Album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Reunite for New Album ‘Arthur Buck 2′

Rocket Launch Debut Album ‘R Is For Rocket’ with Heart, Noise and Nostalgia

Vernon Reid Channels a Lifetime of Sound and Spirit Into New Solo Album Hoodoo Telemetry

Brooklyn’s 41 Fire Up for Debut Album AREA 41 With New Single “Spleen”

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