Australian music Archives - Page 2 of 7

Tom Busby travelled to Texas to record his debut solo album Rockhampton Hangover with Ben Kweller in a creative collaboration that reshaped the project.

Josh Pyke has announced his eighth studio album Kingdom Within and released the title track ahead of the June 12 release while touring regional Australia on his Feeding The Wolves And Other Stories tour.

Little River Band founding drummer Derek Pellicci has released his solo album Welcome To The Human Race, a collection of 14 original songs reflecting on modern life, technology and human connection.

Byron Bay rock trio HEADSEND release debut EP Angel Glands on March 27, launching an Australian tour and first UK shows.

Ten years after the death of Jon English, the legacy of the Australian singer, songwriter and actor behind Six Ribbons, Hollywood Seven and Against The Wind continues to resonate.

Vera Blue joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a one-night-only orchestral concert, reimagining her songs in sweeping arrangements for 2026

Chong Lim reveals that only half a John Farnham song remains unreleased and outlines the emotional vision behind the upcoming We Are The Voice mass singalong event.

Additional footage from the Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie memorial concert showcases performances by Skyhooks colleagues, honouring the guitarist’s life and legacy.

Richard Clapton has announced his 17th annual State Theatre Sydney concert, continuing a long running live tradition celebrating more than 50 years of Australian music.

Jimmy Barnes headlines the 2026 Legends On The Lawn festival in Mackay, joined by Jon Stevens, Birds Of Tokyo, Baby Animals, Busby Marou and Bachelor Girl.

Eso of Bliss N Eso is currently recovering in hospital, leading to the postponement of the group’s Perth performance as fans send support.

Mick Thomas drops new single “Build This” from GoComeBack ahead of his GoSoloComeBack national tour, featuring solo performances and special guest shows

INXS lead Australia’s charge in the 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominations, highlighting the band’s global legacy and the nation’s limited representation inside the Hall.

Jon English is honoured with three major album releases in 2026, featuring Rarities, Jokers and Queens, and Six Ribbons – The Ultimate Collection

Mark Kennedy, the legendary drummer who powered Spectrum, Ayers Rock, and Leo Sayer’s band for two decades, has died in Victoria following a terminal illness.

Mack & Cook release A Sign Of The Times, a reflective and political new single from Murray Cook addressing treaty and justice for Australia’s First Nations people.

Things Of Stone And Wood have released the Double A-sided single You’d Gone Before You Went/The Windmills Turn and confirmed Rae Street, their first studio album in 23 years, alongside a national tour.

Thirsty Merc frontman Rai Thistlethwayte has been recruited by Toto as their new keyboard player and backing vocalist, marking another milestone in his expanding international career.

Amanda Pelman’s memoir Four Weddings And An Encore charts her family life, four marriages and decades in music, from Melbourne to Woodstock and France.

Bad//Dreems announce the inaugural Gather Sounds festival in Adelaide as they prepare to release Ultra Dundee and tour nationally.

Newly released footage from the Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie Celebration Concert at Archie’s Creek Hotel captures performances of SKYHOOKS classics by Ross Wilson, Frankie J Holden and more.

Peter Freebairn returns with The Girl I Know, a personal new single that builds on Sweet Emotion and continues his melodic power pop evolution.

Kate Ceberano will take her Australian Made Encore Tour across the UK and Australia in 2026, expanding on her sold-out 2025 run and celebrating four decades of Australian music.

Australian songwriting icons Sara Storer, Shane Howard and Shane Nicholson unite for the rare live event For the Sake of the Song, celebrating storytelling and music

Dan Sultan has announced the live album Live At Tubowgule Sydney Opera House, arriving 20 March 2026 and previewed by Kimberley Calling Live At Tubowgule.

Amanda Pelman launches Four Weddings And An Encore in Melbourne, documenting her trailblazing career across Mushroom Records, Melodian Records, major tours and international theatre.

TISM have announced Wankers Of The World, Unite!, a one-off exclusive performance at PICA Melbourne on 2 May 2026 following their sold out Sydney Opera House shows.

Teenage Joans kick off 2026 with Bandits, a new single that blends punk power with country influence as the Adelaide duo head into a major touring year.

ARIA is blaming radio for the absence of Australian artists in the charts, but airplay data shows radio is doing far more for local music than ARIA’s streaming driven rankings.