Australian music

Hoodoo Gurus To Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra For The First Time

For the first time in their career, Hoodoo Gurus will perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 29 January 2026, reimagining their greatest hits with symphonic grandeur.

Tagged as: Australian music, Dave Faulkner, Hoodoo Gurus, live concert, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO

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Why The Soul Movers Are Now Murray And The Movers and What It Means For Their Future

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Cashmere investigates why The Soul Movers have rebranded as Murray And The Movers, the debut of I’m With You, and what the change means for upcoming releases and live shows.

Tagged as: Australian music, Cherry Bar, Lizzie Mack, Metro, Murray And The Movers, Murray Cook, new single, The Soul Movers

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Boy & Bear Drop Luminous New Single “Tripping Over Time,” Announce Sixth Album + Huge Sydney Opera House Headline Show

by Paul Cashmere

Boy & Bear return with their luminous new single “Tripping Over Time,” announce their sixth studio album for December 12, and confirm their biggest headline show ever on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this December.

Tagged as: album announcement, Australian music, Boy & Bear, indie folk, live shows, new music

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Helen Ryder Turns Trauma Into Triumph With ‘Love Over Hate’

by Noise11.com

Helen Ryder turns her near-fatal car accident into inspiration on her new album Love Over Hate, a soulful collection about healing, resilience and the power of compassion.

Tagged as: Australian music, Helen Ryder, interview, Love Over Hate, new album, Paul Cashmere

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Jane And Jimmy Barnes Cook Up A Feast With Seasons Where The River Bends

Jane And Jimmy Barnes Serve Up A Second Helping With ‘Seasons Where The River Bends’

by Noise11.com

Jane and Jimmy Barnes return to the kitchen with Seasons Where The River Bends, a new cookbook inspired by their Southern Highlands garden, out 28 October through HarperCollins.

Tagged as: Australian music, Cold Chisel, cookbooks, HarperCollins, Jane Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Seasons Where The River Bends

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INXS Recording Listen Like Thieves At Rhinoceros Studios In 1985

INXS’ Listen Like Thieves Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

Forty years on, INXS’ Listen Like Thieves returns as a 40th Anniversary Edition with remastered sound, Dolby Atmos mix and rare recordings from 1985–86.

Tagged as: 1985, anniversary, Australian music, classic albums, INXS, Michael Hutchence, reissue

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Bud Rokesky performing songs from his new album XXXX

Bud Rokesky Embraces The Beauty Of Solitude On New Album XXXX (The Redacted Edition)

by Noise11.com

Bud Rokesky returns with XXXX, his powerful second album reflecting life, love and loneliness on the open road. Following the success of Outsider, Rokesky’s latest work confirms his place among Australia’s finest storytellers.

Tagged as: Alex Henriksson, Australian music, Brad Cox, Bud Rokesky, country, folk, Matt Corby, outsider

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Baker Boy releases new album DJANDJAY featuring collaborations with Thelma Plum, Briggs and Pardyalone

Baker Boy Steps Into A New Era With Deeply Personal Second Album ‘DJANDJAY’

by Noise11.com

Baker Boy has released his second album DJANDJAY, a powerful statement of identity and creativity featuring Thelma Plum, Briggs and Pardyalone, and supported by a 2026 national tour.

Tagged as: Australian music, Baker Boy, DJANDJAY, Indigenous artist, new album, tour dates

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Maple’s Pet Dinosaur joins TOOL, Weezer and Garbage at Good Things Festival 2025.

Maple’s Pet Dinosaur Joins TOOL, Weezer, Garbage At Good Things Festival 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Good Things Festival 2025 has added viral teen sensation Maple’s Pet Dinosaur to its line-up alongside TOOL, Weezer, Garbage, Refused and more.

Tagged as: Australian music, Garbage, Good Things Festival, Knocked Loose, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, Refused, The All-American Rejects, Tool, Weezer

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Vance Joy releases new twin single Divine Feelings/Fascination in the Dark ahead of Harvest Rock Festival return

Vance Joy Drops Double A-Side ‘Divine Feelings/Fascination in the Dark’ Ahead of Australian Return

by Noise11.com

Vance Joy has released Divine Feelings/Fascination in the Dark, a cinematic double A-side with companion videos, ahead of his headline appearance at Harvest Rock Festival this month.

Tagged as: Australian music, Divine Feelings, Fascination in the Dark, Harvest Rock Festival, indie folk, Vance Joy

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Tom Busby Sets Debut Solo Album Rockhampton Hangover For February 2026

by Noise11.com

Tom Busby of Busby Marou has announced his first solo record Rockhampton Hangover for release on 20 February 2026. Produced by Ben Kweller, the album is led by the new single In The Dark.

Tagged as: Australian music, Ben Kweller, Busby Marou, Rockhampton Hangover, The Lottery Tour, Tom Busby

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Yamaha Music Australia Launches Main Stage Grant For Emerging Talent

by Noise11.com

Yamaha Music Australia has introduced the Main Stage Grant, offering $5,000 cash and $5,000 in Yamaha instruments to three emerging Australian acts across bands, singer-songwriters, and producers.

Tagged as: Australian music, emerging talent, Main Stage Grant, music grants, Yamaha instruments, Yamaha Music Australia

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Harry Vanda Releases First-Ever Solo Single ‘Devil Loose’ At 78

by Paul Cashmere

Harry Vanda, one of the architects of Australian rock, has released his debut solo single ‘Devil Loose’ at the age of 78, along with a companion three-part podcast telling his remarkable story.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Australian music, Devil Loose, Flash and the Pan, George Young, Harry Vanda, Mark McEntee, The Easybeats, Vanda and Young

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Schism 21C Drop New Single and Video ‘Delta V’

by Noise11.com

Melbourne’s theatrical alternative pioneers Schism 21C have dropped their brand-new single and video ‘Delta V’, the third cut from their comeback album Only The Shell Remains.

Tagged as: Australian music, darkwave, Delta V, Melbourne music, music video, new music, Only The Shell Remains, post-punk, Schism 21C, synth rock

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Death By Denim announce new single ‘Ketamine Dream’ and third album Ladybug

Death By Denim Return With Dark New Single ‘Ketamine Dream’ and Announce Third Album Ladybug

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Death By Denim are back with their new single ‘Ketamine Dream’ and details of their upcoming third album Ladybug, due November 2025.

Tagged as: 2025 album releases, Australian music, Death by Denim, indie rock, Ketamine Dream, Ladybug album, new Australian music, Perth bands, psych rock

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Mo’Ju Teams with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Landmark Live Album

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Mo’Ju has joined forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a powerful new live album recorded at Hamer Hall and released via ABC Music.

Tagged as: ABC Music, Australian music, Change Has To Come, Double J Live at the Wireless, Hamer Hall, live album, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Mo’ju

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Swanee Unites With Jimmy Barnes And Alan Barnes On Historic First Recording “Brother Of Mine”

by Paul Cashmere

Swanee has achieved a lifelong dream by recording with brothers Jimmy Barnes and Alan Barnes for the first time ever. Their new track “Brother of Mine” forms the emotional core of Swanee’s album Believe, a release that has already topped ARIA charts despite being physical-only.

Tagged as: Alan Barnes, ARIA Charts, Australian music, Believe album, Brother of Mine, Cold Chisel, JB Hi-Fi, Jimmy Barnes, Swanee

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Bernard Fanning at Red Hot Summer Mornington photo by Bron Robinson

Bernard Fanning Marks 20 Years of Tea & Sympathy With Reimagined Tracks From The Paper Kites and Cassar-Daleys

by Noise11.com

Bernard Fanning marks 20 years of his ARIA-winning solo debut Tea & Sympathy with new versions of Believe by The Paper Kites and Songbird by Jem and Troy Cassar-Daley.

Tagged as: ARIA Awards, Australian music, Bernard Fanning, Jem Cassar-Daley, Powderfinger, Tea and Sympathy, The Paper Kites, Troy Cassar-Daley

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The Temper Trap Launch Second Comeback Single ‘Giving Up Air’ Ahead of Australian Tour

by Noise11.com

The Temper Trap have dropped their second single in six weeks with ‘Giving Up Air’, a soaring follow-up to ‘Lucky Dimes’. The track marks a powerful return after a nine-year absence, as the band also prepare for Australian and international tour dates.

Tagged as: 2025 Tours, Australian music, Beyond The Valley, Giving Up Air, indie rock, Lucky Dimes, Styalz Fuego, Sweet Disposition, synth-pop, The Temper Trap

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Suzannah Espie performing live at the Sea of Lights album launch in 2012

Suzannah Espie’s Acclaimed 2012 Album Sea of Lights Finally Arrives on Vinyl

by Noise11.com

Suzannah Espie’s 2012 classic Sea of Lights will finally arrive on vinyl via Cheersquad Records & Tapes on 14 November.

Tagged as: alt-country, Australian music, Cheersquad Records, Chris Altmann, Jeff Lang, Liz Stringer, Melbourne music, Sea of Lights, Suzannah Espie, vinyl release

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5 Seconds of Summer return with ‘NOT OK’, their first new single in three years, ahead of sixth album Everyone’s A Star!

5 Seconds of Summer Launch ‘NOT OK’, Their First Single in Three Years, Ahead of Sixth Album

by Noise11.com

5 Seconds of Summer have returned after three years with ‘NOT OK’, the first taste of their upcoming sixth album Everyone’s A Star!—and their debut release on Republic Records.

Tagged as: 5 Seconds of Summer, 5SOS, Ashton Irwin, Australian music, Calum Hood, Everyone’s A Star, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, new album, Not OK, pop rock, Republic Records

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Photo of Miami Horror – Australian electronic band announce We Always Had Tomorrow Tour for November 2025 with Perth and Sydney shows, featuring special guests Telenova and Tseba.

Miami Horror Announce We Always Had Tomorrow Australian Tour for November 2025

by Noise11.com

Miami Horror will return to Australia in November 2025 for their We Always Had Tomorrow Tour, with shows in Perth and Sydney alongside Telenova and Tseba.

Tagged as: Australian music, electronic music, Frontier Touring, indie pop, Live At The Gardens, miami horror, nu-disco, Perth concerts, Sydney concerts, Telenova, Tseba, We Always Had Tomorrow Tour

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Art vs Science Ski Back Into Spotlight with ‘Powder’ and AI-Powered Video

by Noise11.com

Art vs Science are back with ‘Powder’, an ode to snow, silliness and ski adventures, complete with a cutting-edge AI-generated music video by long-time collaborator Alex Roberts.

Tagged as: AI Music Video, Alex Roberts, Art vs. Science, Australian music, Dan Mac, electronic music, new single, Powder, triple j

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5 Seconds of Summer Gear Up For First New Music Since 5SOS5

by Noise11.com

5 Seconds of Summer are set to release their first new music since 5SOS5 (2022). Here’s a look back at their career highlights and ten biggest Australian hits.

Tagged as: 5 Seconds of Summer, 5SOS, 5SOS5, Australian music, new music, pop rock, She Looks So Perfect, Youngblood

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Paul Kelly Releases Haunting New Single ‘The Body Keeps The Score’ and Prepares for Red Hot Summer 2026

by Noise11.com

Paul Kelly has unveiled The Body Keeps The Score, the latest single from his new album Seventy, due 7 November. He will headline Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 alongside Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock.

Tagged as: album release, Australian music, Jess Hitchcock, Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins, music tour, new music, Paul Kelly, Red Hot Summer Tour 2026, Seventy, The Body Keeps The Score, The Cat Empire, The Cruel Sea

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Vanessa Amorosi performing live on stage with microphone

Vanessa Amorosi to Celebrate 25 Years With National Tour in 2026

by Noise11.com

Vanessa Amorosi will celebrate 25 years in music with a national tour across April and May 2026. The Celebrating 25 Years Tour will feature her biggest hits and untold stories from her journey.

Tagged as: 25 years tour, Absolutely Everybody, aria nominations, Australian music, Australian pop, live shows 2026, Perfect, Shine, The Power album, Vanessa Amorosi

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Adam Gock, Antony Partos, Cassie To, Dinesh Wicks, Jed Kurzel and Mitch Stewart Dominate 2025 Screen Music Award Nominations

by Noise11.com

The nominees for the 2025 Screen Music Awards have been announced, with Antony Partos, Jed Kurzel, Adam Gock, Cassie To, Dinesh Wicks and Mitch Stewart leading with three nominations each. The event will be hosted by David Wenham AM at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall.

Tagged as: Adam Gock, AGSC, Antony Partos, APRA AMCOS, Australian music, Cassie To, David Wenham, Dinesh Wicks, film composition, Jed Kurzel, Mitch Stewart, Screen Music Awards

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Chris Doheny, Voice of Geisha and ‘More Than A Game’, Dies At Age 64

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Doheny, the Melbourne singer best known as the frontman of Geisha and the voice of the AFL anthem More Than A Game, has died. His career spanned four decades, from Countdown appearances in the 80s to one of the most recognisable sporting songs in Australia.

Tagged as: 80s music, AFL anthem, Australian music, Australian pop rock, Chris Doheny, Countdown, Geisha, Melbourne bands, More Than A Game, Rip

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Hamish Stuart, Rick Grossman, Jim Moginie, Rob Hirst

Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Hamish Stuart Announce New EP A Hundred Years or More

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Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Hamish Stuart will release their new EP A Hundred Years or More on 14 November 2025, featuring guest appearances from Rick Grossman and Gabriella Hirst.

Tagged as: Australian music, Eleven A Music Company, Gabriella Hirst, Hamish Stuart, Jim Moginie, Lex Hirst, Midnight Oil, new EP, Rick Grossman, Rob Hirst, Songland Records

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Trinity Woodhouse Drops Her Most Honest Track Yet With “Pills”

by Labelle Hayes

Trinity Woodhouse gets that life isn’t a straight line. The Hunter Valley alt-country artist has just released her new single “Pills”, and it might be her most personal song yet.

Tagged as: alt-country, Australian music, CMAA Academy, Hunter Valley, mental health, new single, Pills, Trinity Woodhouse, triple j unearthed

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Suzannah Espie’s Acclaimed 2012 Album Sea of Lights Finally Arrives on Vinyl

More than a decade after it first captured the ears and hearts of the local music community, Melbourne singer-songwriter Suzannah Espie's Sea of Lights is set to shine again. The award-winning 2012 record will receive its first-ever vinyl pressing via Cheersquad Records & Tapes on 14 November, with Espie marking the release with a series of intimate shows in Melbourne and Archies Creek.

September 25, 2025

Lucinda Williams Locks In A Headline Show At Sydney Opera House

Lucinda Williams will play one headline show in Australia in August when she tours as special guest of Paul Kelly.

July 21, 2025

Kasey Chambers Adds Six Months Of Australian ‘Backbone’ Dates In 2025

In October 2024 Kasey Chambers will release her 13th album ‘Backbone’ and then take the show on the road with six months of Australian dates announced starting January 23, 2025.

September 23, 2024

Jackson Browne at MCA Melbourne 29 November 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Jackson Browne Covers Don Lee Heffington On Tribute Album For the Lone Justice Founder

Jackson Browne is one of many artists who have recorded the songs of Don Lee Heffington for the tribute album ‘Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute To Don Heffington’.

August 22, 2024