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Belinda Carlisle photo by Josef Jasso

The History of ‘One’ from Harry Nilsson To Belinda Carlisle

by Paul Cashmere

Belinda Carlisle is the latest artist to record Harry Nilsson’s classic song ‘One’ but while the song has been a US hit for Three Dog Night, an Australian hit for John Farnham and in pop culture covered for ‘The X-Files’ and ‘Magnolia’, the original Harry Nilsson version failed to make the Top 100.

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Bernard Fanning at Red Hot Summer Mornington photo by Bron Robinson

Bernard Fanning Prepares A 20th Anniversary Celebration Of His Debut Solo Album ‘Tea & Sympathy’

by Noise11.com

Bernard’s Fanning first solo album ‘Tea & Sympathy’ will turn 20 on October 31, 2025. The day won’t go unnoticed. Bernard will perform a one-off show in his hometown Brisbane on the night to mark the occasion.

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The Lumineers (supplied by Frontier Touring)

The Lumineers Cover Billy Joel Classic During Automatic World Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Lumineers have been performing the Billy Joel classic ‘New York State of Mind’ as part of their Automatic World Tour.

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Deep Purple Made In Japan 2025

Deep Purple ‘Made in Japan’ — the 50th-Anniversary Edition and Why This Live Album Still Matters

by Labelle Hayes

Few live rock albums have the mythic status of Deep Purple’s Made in Japan. Recorded across three blistering nights in August 1972 and originally released in late 1972/early 1973, it’s the record that crystallised the ferocious power of Deep Purple’s Mk II lineup (Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice) and set a blueprint for stadium-scale hard rock and heavy metal live performance.

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Bobby Whitlock

Derek & The Dominos Founder Bobby Whitlock Dies At Age 77

by Noise11.com

Bobby Whitlock (March 18, 1948 – August 10, 2025)—American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and a soulful architect of rock music, Bobby Whitlock has passed away at 77 after a brief battle with cancer at his Texas home, surrounded by family.

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Judy Bailey Facebook photo

Australia and New Zealand Jazz Great Judy Bailey Has Died At Age 90

by Noise11.com

On 8 August 2025, the world of jazz bid farewell to one of its most beloved and enduring figures, Judith Mary “Judy” Bailey (born 3 October 1935, Auckland, New Zealand).

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Rhydian Lewis

Rhydian Lewis Signs Management Deal With Dorsey Productions

by Noise11.com

Byron Bay based British born singer Rhydian Lewis has signed a worldwide management agreement with Dorsey Production who have offices on the Gold Coast and Los Angeles.

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Adalita Named Australian Musician’s Musician of the Month

by Paul Cashmere

Former Magic Dirt, now Bleak Squad member and most often out solo Aussie artist Adalita has been named Musician of the Month by Australian Musician for August 2025.

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Colin Hay performs at the Recital Centre in Melbourne on 11 February 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Colin Hay Revisits His Past and Brings It Home with Man @ Work Vol. 2 and Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

In this sit-down with Noise11.com (July 2025), Colin Hay reflects on his longstanding connection with Australia. He shares that after wrapping up a tour with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, he’s gearing up for performances back home in Australia this December—including shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre (December 3–4) and Sydney’s Enmore Theatre (December 11).

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Cold Chisel Flemington 25 October 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

Ranking The Nine Cold Chisel Studio Albums from 9 to 1

by Paul Cashmere

or over four decades, Cold Chisel have defined Australian rock, gritty, poetic, and unashamedly real. Their nine studio albums chart a journey from smoky pub stages to the nation’s biggest arenas, each release offering a snapshot of a band that constantly evolved while staying true to its heart.

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Deftones Private Music

Deftones’ Tenth Studio Album ‘Private Music’ Is About To Drop

by Labelle Hayes

Deftones 10th album ‘Private Music’ is set to release on 22 August 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records, marking the band’s first new album in nearly five years since Ohms.

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Simple Plan photo supplied by Destroy All Lines

Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan Tells How They Went from The Kids to The Crowds

by Paul Cashmere

In the recent Noise11 interview, Simple Plan’s co-founder Chuck Comeau reflects on their journey, from teenage punks making noise in basements to world-touring musicians and now, family men. After 23 years on the road, the once “kids in the crowd” are now fathers, and that transformation informs the tone of their new documentary.

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Swanee Believe

Swanee Ignores Streaming And Sails Into Multiple Australian Physical Charts With ‘Believe’

by Paul Cashmere

You won’t find Swanee’s new album ‘Believe’ on streaming services. When John Swan (aka Swanee) and Songland Records founder Brian ‘Frog’ Harris started the project, it was always going to be about the Swanee fans.

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Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ian Anderson Discusses The Evolution of Jethro Tull At Noise11.com

by Paul Cashmere

Over the course of nearly six decades, Jethro Tull has journeyed through an ever-shifting soundscape, thanks largely to the creative restlessness of frontman Ian Anderson. According to the recent Noise11.com interview (recorded July 24, 2025), Tull has been remarkably prolific in recent years, releasing three studio albums—The Zealot Gene (2022), RökFlöte(2023), and Curious Ruminant (2025)—alongside the expansive box-set Still Living In The Past.

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Bernth and Charles Berthoud

Bernth and Charles Berthoud Dissect Guitar and Bass Classics, Explain Funk’s Addictiveness and Preview ‘Escape The Internet’

by Noise11.com

In their interview with Noise11.com, Bernth (Bernth Brodträger) and Charles (Charles Berthoud), dive into their musical influences, dissect iconic basslines, reflect on legendary bands, and preview their upcoming Australian tour.

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Bailey Zimmerman Different Night Same Rodeo

Bailey Zimmerman Drops Sophomore Album Different Night Same Rodeo Following Emotional Delay

by Labelle Hayes

Country-pop artist Bailey Zimmerman has finally unveiled his long-anticipated second studio album, Different Night Same Rodeo, on August 8, 2025. The release came after an emotionally charged journey—Zimmerman postponed the launch due to his mother’s illness and dissatisfaction with his original recordings, choosing instead to rework the material until it resonated deeply with his heart and artistry.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Legacy of Brian Wilson, Finally Laid to Rest

by Labelle Hayes

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

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Hilltop Hoods Fall From The Light

Hilltop Hoods’ Fall From The Light: A Statement of Enduring Influence in Australian Music

by Labelle Hayes

After a six-year creative hiatus, Adelaide’s legendary trio Hilltop Hoods returns with their ninth studio album, Fall From The Light, released on 1 August 2025 via Island Records Australia/UMA.

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Busta Rhymes Denies Assault Allegations as Former Assistant Files Federal Lawsuit

by Labelle Hayes

In early August 2025, Dashiel Gables, also known as Divine and formerly employed by hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York. Gables alleges that in January he was physically assaulted by Busta Rhymes during a confrontation in the lobby of the rapper’s Brooklyn residence, and that he endured wage violations and a hostile, abusive working environment.

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Yungblud Idols

Yungblud Plays Surprise Gig On London’s Denmark Street

by Labelle Hayes

UK alt-rock artist Yungblud was a surprise inclusion on the streets of London this week.

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Spinal Tap The End Continues

Spinal Tap The End Continues Soundtrack Cover Pays Homage To The Crosby Stills & Nash Debut With The Same Photographer Henry Diltz

by Paul Cashmere

The album cover for the upcoming ‘Spinal Tap: The End Continues’ is a homage to the ‘Crosby, Still & Nash’ album cover, the 1969 debut album from Crosby Stills & Nash and they even used the same photographer Henry Diltz.

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Jelly Roll by Eric Ryan Anderson supplied Live Nation

Jelly Roll To Tour Australia and New Zealand for the First Time In October

by Paul Cashmere

Jelly Roll will venture down under for this first tour of Australia and New Zealand. Special guests on the tour are Shaboozey and Drew Baldridge.

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Ed Sheeran A Little More

Rupert Grint Is Back In Ed Sheeran’s New Music Video “A Little More”

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran has dropped a quirky and emotionally charged music video for his single “A Little More” featuring a return appearance from Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.
Rupert Grint reprises his obsessive fan character from Lego House. The video includes Sheeran in a wedding dress with the song underscored by sharp lyrics about betrayal.

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The Black Keys

The Black Keys Release 13th Album “No Rain, No Flowers” After Cancelling 2024 Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Following the cancellation of their 2024 North American tour, The Black Keys turned adversity into artistry. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney produced their thirteenth studio album, No Rain, No Flowers, going outside the square to collaborate with less mainstream but respected songwriters like Rick Nowels and Scott Storch.

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Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMA Nominations

by Labelle Hayes

Lady Gaga dominates the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with 12 nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year streak Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nods, and Kendrick Lamar has 10. The awards introduce two new categories — Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist — and the ceremony airs live on September 7 from New York’s UBS Arena.

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Ben Folds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ben Folds And A Piano Australian Tour Dates Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

Ben Folds will perform his ‘Ben Folds and a Piano’ tour for Australia in February and March 2026.

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Regurgitator 2025

Regurgitator Rack Up The Singles For The ‘Jukeboxxin’ Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Brisbane’s Regurgitator have released over 50 singles. Think about it. If you were to list all of the Regurgitator singles by A side and B side there are enough songs for Regurgitator to have a Regurgitator Hottest 100 of just Regurgitator songs.

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The Blaze Folk

French Duo The Blaze Premiere ‘Queen of Dust’ Video Live From The Royal Albert Hall Album ‘Folk’

by Labelle Hayes

French electronica duo Blaze have released a live music video from their ‘Folk’ album recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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