Gilson Lavis

Three of the defining British artists of the early 1980s come together for a landmark North American tour celebrating four decades of influence and innovation.

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, the quietly influential guitarist, keyboardist and long-time creative force within The Cure, has died aged 65. The band confirmed Bamonte's death on their official website on 26 December 2025, revealing he passed away at home over Christmas following a short illness.

Yorkshire-born alternative rock outfit Deadletter have announced the release of their second album, Existence Is Bliss, due out Friday 27 February 2026 via So Recordings. The album marks the follow-up to their acclaimed 2024 debut Hysterical Strength and launches with the first single To The Brim, a darkly polished anthem that signals a new era for the six-piece.

Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers has confirmed he will not attend the band's long-awaited Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on 8 November in Los Angeles, citing health concerns.

When Elton John and Bernie Taupin released Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy in 1975, they weren't just delivering another album - they were telling their story. Now, fifty years later, the duo's most autobiographical work is being revisited in a lavish 50th anniversary reissue, restoring one of rock's most introspective and musically adventurous masterpieces to the spotlight.

The Last Dinner Party are bringing their decadent art-rock spectacle back to Australia in January 2026, fresh from conquering global stages and award podiums. The London five-piece will tour across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane with special guest Sir Chloe joining the bill, celebrating the release of their much-anticipated second album From The Pyre, out 17 October 2025.

Lloyd Cole, one of Britain's most literate and enduring songwriters, will return to Australia in March 2026 for a national run of solo shows - but this time, he's plugging back in.