Australian music

Barton Price Turns Music Into Painting With Thin Places Exhibition

Former The Models drummer Barton Price explores the relationship between music, memory and visual art with Thin Places, a new exhibition opening at Red Gallery in Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australian music, Barton Price, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Composition, Melbourne, Red Gallery, Steve Kilbey, Sydney Conservatorium, The Models, Thin Places

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Phil Jamieson Cancels PJ Air Tour After Fracturing L1 Vertebra On Stage

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Jamieson has cancelled his 2026 PJ Air Tour after fracturing his L1 vertebra in an on-stage accident. His second solo album, 10Charlie, remains scheduled for August 14.

Tagged as: 10Charlie, Australian music, Australian rock, Grinspoon, music news, Phil Jamieson, PJ Air tour, Tour Cancellation

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The Avalanches Announce Fourth Album No Bad Memories

by Paul Cashmere

The Avalanches will release their fourth album No Bad Memories on October 16, 2026, with new single Can’t Get Over Losing You featuring Portraits of Tracy.

Tagged as: Andy Szekeres, Australian music, Can’t Get Over Losing You, electronic music, New Music 2026, No Bad Memories, Portraits of Tracy, Robbie Chater, The Avalanches, Tony Di Blasi

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Ella Hooper Announces Overnight Success Album And National Tour With New Single When The Shit Went Down

by Paul Cashmere

Ella Hooper has unveiled the new single When The Shit Went Down, announced her upcoming album Overnight Success and confirmed a national Australian tour beginning in October.

Tagged as: Americana, Australian music, Ella Hooper, Killing Heidi, Nashville, Overnight Success, Tours, When The Shit Went Down

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Rick Price Announces National Call On Me Tour Following New Single Release

by Paul Cashmere

Rick Price has announced a national Australian tour celebrating his new single Call On Me from the Hometown album, with dates beginning in September.

Tagged as: Australian music, Australian Tour, Call On Me, Clarice Records, Heaven Knows, Hometown, Nashville, Noise11, Rick Price, singer-songwriter

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The Bures Band Announce Third Album Ozonia And National Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Bures Band will release their third studio album Ozonia on August 28 through Love Police Records & Tapes, with new single “Delta” available now and an Australian tour set for October.

Tagged as: album news, Australian music, delta, Folk Rock, Love Police Records & Tapes, Ozonia, Perth, Stephen Bailey, The Bures Band, tour news

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Ralph Carr Conviction Shakes Australian Music And Sports Management

by Paul Cashmere

Australian entertainment and sports manager Ralph Carr has been publicly identified after a suppression order was lifted following his conviction on two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Tagged as: Australian music, Crime News, Dustin Martin, Kate Ceberano, Melbourne, music industry, Ralph Carr, Tina Arena, Vanessa Amorosi

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Paul Kelly To Return To Kings Cross For Special Potts Point Hotel Performance

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly is returning to Kings Cross for a one-off performance at the Potts Point Hotel to celebrate the release of Seventy (Deluxe Edition) and his enduring connection to the Sydney neighbourhood.

Tagged as: Australian music, Gossip, Kings Cross, Paul Kelly, Potts Point Hotel, Scottie Marsh, Seventy, Seventy Deluxe Edition, Sydney

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Crowded House Debut Album Turns 40: The Record That Took Neil Finn From Split Enz Survivor To Global Songwriter

by Paul Cashmere

Released in August 1986, Crowded House transformed Neil Finn from the final leader of Split Enz into an international songwriting force. Forty years later, the album remains a landmark of Australasian music.

Tagged as: Australian music, Capitol Records, Crowded House, Don't Dream Its Over, Mitchell Froom, Neil Finn, New Zealand Music, Nick Seymour, Paul Hester, Split Enz

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The TD Band Release ‘Mullumbimby Nights’ Ahead of Forthcoming Album

by Paul Cashmere

Marcel Borrack and The TD Band have released ‘Mullumbimby Nights’, the second single from the Melbourne instrumental outfit ahead of their forthcoming debut album.

Tagged as: Australian music, Fabian Hunter, Marcel Borrack, Melbourne, Mullumbimby Nights, new music, The TD Band, The Telecaster Diaries

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Things of Stone and Wood Release ‘Fade Away’ As Second 2026 Album Looms

by Paul Cashmere

Things of Stone and Wood have released “Fade Away”, the latest single from Rae Street, while confirming more Australian shows and revealing that a second album will follow later in 2026.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australian music, Fade Away, Folk Rock, Greg Arnold, Mikey Allen, Noise11, Rae Street, Things Of Stone And Wood, Tours

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STACKS Wins 2026 Diana Torossian Emerging Songwriter Award

by Paul Cashmere

Brisbane songwriter and producer STACKS has won the 2026 Diana Torossian Emerging Songwriter Award, receiving mentoring, songwriting sessions and a $3,000 cash prize. Summer Rosee was named runner-up.

Tagged as: Alicia Dark, Andrew Lowden, Anthony Egizii, Australian music, Australian Songwriters Conference, David Musumeci, Diana Torossian, DNA, STACKS, Summer Rosee

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Glenn A. Baker Dies Aged 74, Leaving Enduring Legacy In Australian Music Journalism

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music journalist, broadcaster and author Glenn A. Baker has died aged 74. The news was confirmed by friend and collaborator Stuart Coupe, marking the loss of one of Australia’s most influential music historians.

Tagged as: ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian music, Billboard, Glenn A. Baker, Music Journalism, Noise11, obituary, Ol 55, Raven Records, Stuart Coupe

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Ninajirachi Dominates 2026 AIR Awards With Five Wins As Independent Music Sector Celebrates 20th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

Ninajirachi claimed five honours at the 2026 AIR Awards in Adelaide, leading the winners as the Australian independent music industry celebrated the event’s 20th anniversary.

Tagged as: Adelaide, AIR Awards, Australian music, Folk Bitch Trio, independent music, Ninajirachi, NLV Records, Sebastian Chase, Thornhill, WILSN

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Olivia Coggan Releases Reflective New Single ‘Fault Line’ Ahead of August Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australian indie folk-pop artist Olivia Coggan has released Fault Line, a new single inspired by personal change, ahead of an August run of headline Australian performances.

Tagged as: Australian music, Darren Coggan, Fault Line, indie folk, new music, Olivia Coggan, Paul Blakey, singer-songwriter, Tim Goodburn, tour

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V.Spy V.Spy’s Harry’s Reasons And A.O. Mod. TV. Vers. Reissued As Craig Bloxom Revisits The Albums That Defined The Band

by Paul Cashmere

Craig Bloxom discusses the return of V.Spy V.Spy’s Harry’s Reasons and A.O. Mod. TV. Vers., the albums’ place in Australian rock history and the July 31 pre-order deadline.

Tagged as: 1980s Music, A.O. Mod. TV. Vers., Australian music, Australian rock, CD Reissue, Craig Bloxom, Harry's Reasons, Les Karski, Midnight Oil, Noise11 interview, Songland Records, V Spy V Spy, vinyl

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Spilt Milk Announces 2026 Festival Lineup Led By Lewis Capaldi And RAYE

by Paul Cashmere

Spilt Milk has revealed its 2026 lineup with Lewis Capaldi and RAYE leading four Australian festival dates across Canberra, Gold Coast, Geelong and Perth this December.

Tagged as: Australian music, Baby Keem, Canberra, DMAs, Festivals, Geelong, Gold Coast, Kettama, Lewis Capaldi, Maisie Peters, Perth, Raye, Remi Wolf, Spilt Milk

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Tex Perkins and Matt Walker Before The Show

Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Announce Before The Show Tour And Release New Single ‘Maybe Tomorrow’

by Paul Cashmere

Tex Perkins and Matt Walker have released ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, the second single from their forthcoming debut collaborative album Before The Show, while announcing an Australian tour for September through November.

Tagged as: Australian music, Australian Tour, Before The Show, Cheersquad Records, Matt Walker, Maybe Tomorrow, new music, Tex Perkins, The Cruel Sea

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Huxton Creepers Return With First New Music Since 1990 Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Huxton Creepers have released their first new music in more than 35 years with Opposites Attract and Midnight TV ahead of their Australian anniversary tour celebrating 12 Days To Paris.

Tagged as: 12 Days To Paris, Archie Law, Australian music, Cheersquad Records, Huxton Creepers, Icecream Hands, Julian Matthews, Matthew Eddy, Melbourne, Rob Craw, The Johnnys

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The National Songbook To Honour Australia’s Most Significant Songs

by Paul Cashmere

APRA AMCOS and the National Film and Sound Archive have created The National Songbook, a new annual honour celebrating Australia’s most culturally significant songs.

Tagged as: APRA AMCOS, Ausmusic Month, Australian music, Dean Ormston, Jenny Morris, Meagan Loader, National Film and Sound Archive, NFSA, The National Songbook

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Tanya George Announces Debut Album Contrast With New Single ‘The Devil’

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne electro-soul artist Tanya George has released new single The Devil ahead of her debut album Contrast, due on 29 July, with an album launch performance set for Melbourne’s Wax Music Lounge.

Tagged as: Australian music, Contrast, indie music, Melbourne, R&B, Rita Ora, soul, Tanya George, The Devil, The Voice Australia, Vocal Looper, Wax Music Lounge

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Ed Kuepper Reschedules ‘The Exploding Universe’ National Tour After Ankle Injury

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Kuepper has moved his Exploding Universe Australian tour to October and November after suffering a broken ankle. His new live album and catalogue reissues remain on schedule.

Tagged as: Australian music, Autocannibalism, Ed Kuepper, Remote Control Records, The Aints, The Exploding Universe, The Saints, Today Wonder

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TSIM Add Melbourne And Adelaide Shows To First National Tour In More Than 30 Years

by Paul Cashmere

TSIM have added Melbourne and Adelaide dates to their first national tour in more than three decades, expanding the No Mistakes Tour after strong demand.

Tagged as: Adelaide, Australian music, Forum Melbourne, Hindley Street Music Hall, live music, Melbourne, No Mistakes Tour, Tours, TSIM

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Good Fortune Brings Two Australian Classics To Hollywood Soundtrack

by Paul Cashmere

Aziz Ansari has chosen two Australian classics, The Go-Betweens’ “Streets of Your Town” and Real Life’s “Send Me An Angel”, for his comedy fantasy film Good Fortune.

Tagged as: Australian music, Aziz Ansari, Good Fortune, Grant McLennan, Keanu Reeves, movies, Real Life, Send Me An Angel, Seth Rogen, soundtracks, Streets of Your Town, The Go-Betweens

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Kate Miller-Heidke Shares New Single ‘A Certain Panic’ Ahead Of New Album

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Miller-Heidke has shared ‘A Certain Panic’, the latest single from her forthcoming album The Kiss and The Abyss, exploring identity, visibility and the pressures of modern digital life.

Tagged as: A Certain Panic, Australian music, folk, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall, pop, The Kiss and The Abyss, Tom Iansek

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I Built The Sky To Perform Two Albums In Full At Exclusive Melbourne Show

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne progressive instrumental project I Built The Sky will perform Promise Me You’ll Thrive and The Zenith Rise in full during an exclusive hometown concert at Howler this October.

Tagged as: Australian music, Howler, I Built The Sky, instrumental music, Keyan, Melbourne, progressive metal, Promise Me You'll Thrive, Rohan Stevenson, The Zenith Rise

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2026 Art Music Awards Finalists Announced With Aviva Endean And Mindy Meng Wang Leading Nominations

by Paul Cashmere

Aviva Endean and Mindy Meng Wang lead the finalists for the 2026 Art Music Awards with three nominations each ahead of the August ceremony in Melbourne.

Tagged as: 2026 Art Music Awards, APRA AMCOS, Australian music, Australian Music Centre, Aviva Endean, Contemporary Classical, Damian Barbeler, experimental music, jazz, Kate Milligan, Mindy Meng Wang, Monica Lim, Sonya Lifschitz

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Ruby Rodgers Announces Sixteen EP And Shares New Title Track

by Paul Cashmere

Ruby Rodgers has announced her new EP Sixteen, due on 6 November, and released the title track as the first single following her Environmental Music Prize People’s Choice Award success.

Tagged as: Australian music, Ben Rodgers, Crisis, Environmental Music Prize, Family Tree, Hits The Heart, Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, Next Up Music Awards, Ruby Rodgers, Sixteen

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Frente! Shape Turns 30, The Album That Redefined The Band’s Sound

by Paul Cashmere

Released in July 1996, Frente!’s second album Shape marked a dramatic shift away from the band’s breakthrough folk-pop sound. Thirty years later, the album remains one of the most ambitious releases of Australian alternative music’s golden era.

Tagged as: 1996 Albums, alternative rock, Angie Hart, Australian music, Frente, indie pop, Marvin the Album, Mushroom Records, Shape, Simon Austin

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Melinda Schneider Announces Barbra Streisand Tribute Album And National Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Melinda Schneider will honour Barbra Streisand’s iconic catalogue with her new album The Way We Were, Melinda Schneider Sings the Songs of Barbra Streisand, released alongside a national Australian theatre tour in August 2026.

Tagged as: album announcement, Australian music, Australian Tour, Barbra Streisand, country music, Hamer Hall, live music, Mary Schneider, Melinda Schneider, Stefan Nowak, Sydney Opera House, The Way We Were

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Carly Simon Returns With First Album Of Original Songs In 18 Years

Carly Simon has announced the release of Comes In Waves, her first album of original songs in 18 years. The album will arrive on 14 August and is led by the new single Howl, a track Simon says explores the emotional territory between betrayal and forgiveness. The project was largely written and recorded at her home studio in Martha's Vineyard and reunites the acclaimed singer-songwriter with family members and longtime collaborators.

June 15, 2026

Dogstar Share New Single Joy From Upcoming Album All In Now

Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar release new single Joy and confirm fourth studio album All In Now arriving May 29, with producer Nick Launay shaping the record's sound and an extensive global tour underway featuring UK, Europe and North America dates

April 13, 2026

Khemmis Announce Self-Titled Fifth Album For June 12 Release

Khemmis Confirm Self-Titled Album Release With First Single ‘Invocation Of The Dreamer' Streaming Now

April 13, 2026

Freya Ridings Announces New Album Mother Of Pearl With Intimate New Single I Have Always Loved You

Freya Ridings returns with her third album Mother Of Pearl, marking a bold new chapter for the British artist as she unveils deeply personal single I Have Always Loved You ahead of the May 29 release

March 18, 2026

Glen Hansard Announces Don’t Settle Transmissions East & West

Glen Hansard Returns With A 22 Song Career Retrospective Captured Live At Berlin's Historic Funkhaus Across Two Volumes, Beginning With Transmissions East (Vol. 1) This April

February 18, 2026

Mozzy And EST Gee Announce Not A Chance In Hell Collaborative Album

Sacramento rapper Mozzy and Louisville artist EST Gee have confirmed their first joint album Not A Chance In Hell, with Mozzy central to a project shaped by shared discipline and lived experience.

February 8, 2026

Joseph Arthur You're Not A Ghost Anymore

Joseph Arthur Lifts The Curtain On You’re Not A Ghost Anymore

Joseph Arthur unveils the ambitious three-part album project You're Not A Ghost Anymore, beginning with the Faith chapter on Lonely Astronaut Records.

February 8, 2026