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DMA’S announce a one-off Sydney hometown show at Metro Theatre to celebrate 10 years of their debut album Hills End, performed in full.

Broken Social Scene announce first album in nine years, Remember the Humans, release lead single and confirm tour with Metric and Stars

Death Cab For Cutie have signed with ANTI- Records and announced a North American summer tour, marking a new chapter after nearly 30 years at the forefront of indie rock.

DYGL, the acclaimed Japanese indie rock band, release Who’s In The House? in Australia ahead of their first ever tour, hitting five East Coast cities in January 2026.

Goose return to Madison Square Garden for a two-night headline run in June 2026, following their sold-out 2025 debut at the iconic venue.

Last Dinosaurs revisit a defining era with “Apxllo” and “Pink Flags”, announcing Wellnxss, a reimagined version of their 2015 album Wellness.

Tigers Jaw release new single “Ghost,” previewing their seventh studio album Lost On You, set for March 27 via Hopeless Records

Foxwarren’s “Yvonne” receives a mesmerizing remix by Helado Negro, adding electronic textures to the Canadian quintet’s 2025 album ‘2’.

Barack Obama has included Metal by The Beths in his Favourite Songs of 2025 list, marking a major milestone for the Auckland band.

The Rions will take their chart topping debut album Everything Every Single Day on an 18 date Australian regional tour in early 2026,

The Happy Fits have announced their first 2026 tour dates, continuing the momentum of their new album Lovesick after a major headline run.

The Wombats have issued the extended edition of Oh! The Ocean, adding new songs and launching the latest leg of their UK arena tour.

Augie March will mark twenty years of Moo, You Bloody Choir with a national tour in April 2026, performing the album in full for the first time.

The Beta Band will make their long-awaited Australian debut in 2026. The Scottish innovators will perform The Three E.P.’s and fan favourites across five cities.

DEADLETTER have announced their sophomore album Existence Is Bliss, set for release on 27 February 2026 via So Recordings. The lead single To The Brim is out now, marking a new era for the UK alternative band.

Hayley Williams releases the complete 20-track physical edition of Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, marking her first major independent release after two decades with Atlantic Records.

Kaiser Chiefs will return to Australia in November to celebrate 20 years of Employment, joined by The Delta Riggs for a national tour.

Sam Fender’s 2025 People Watching Australian tour will spotlight a stellar support cast including Esha Tewari, Beddy Rays, Sycco, Day We Ran and Holly Humberstone — bridging the best of Australian and UK indie.

The Beths have made their U.S. late-night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing Straight Line Was A Lie, as they gear up for their 2026 Australian tour.

UK alt-rock icons Maxïmo Park will return to Australia in April 2026 to celebrate 20 years of their debut album A Certain Trigger, performing classics and fan favourites across Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

The Horrors will return to Australia in April 2026 for their Night Life headline tour, marking their first national shows since 2012.

Courtney Barnett is back with her fiery new single Stay In Your Lane, performing it live on Jimmy Fallon and headlining Triple J’s 50th anniversary show in Hobart this November.

Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers will release their new album Glory on 7 November and hit the road for their biggest national tour yet, with new single Bait out now.

San Francisco’s chokecherry will release their debut album Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls on 14 November. The announcement arrives with their fierce new single Major Threat, a gritty punk detour from the duo’s lush sound.

Sydney indie band The Rions have dropped their debut album Everything Every Single Day and announced a national tour, kicking off in Brisbane on October 3.

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

Portugal. The Man will deliver their long-awaited album Shish on 7 November through KNIK/Thirty Tigers. Alongside the announcement, the band has released two new singles, confirmed a major US tour kicking off in Portland, and revealed a run of European and UK dates set for early 2026.

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.

Neko Case will release her long-awaited ninth solo album Neon Grey Midnight Green this Friday. The Grammy-nominated artist has previewed the record with “Rusty Mountain.”

Mei Semones has taken out the prestigious Anchor Award at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, marking a career-defining moment for the rising Japanese-American artist.

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DMA’S Announce One-Off Sydney Show Celebrating Hills End 10th Anniversary

Death Cab For Cutie Sign To ANTI- Records And Announce North American Summer Tour

DYGL’s New Album Who’s In The House? Lands In Australia Ahead Of First Ever Tour

Goose Announce Highly Anticipated Return To Madison Square Garden

Last Dinosaurs Share New Songs “Apxllo” And “Pink Flags”, Announce Wellnxss Reimagining Of Wellness

Tigers Jaw Return With Gripping New Single “Ghost” Ahead Of Lost On You Album

Andy Shauf’s Foxwarren Teams With Helado Negro For Hypnotic “Yvonne” Remix

Barack Obama Names The Beths’ Metal Among His Favourite Songs Of 2025

The Rions Announce 2026 Australian Regional Tour After Breakout Year

The Happy Fits Announce 2026 Tour Following Lovesick Breakthrough

The Wombats Expand Oh! The Ocean With New Tracks And Fresh Creative Momentum

Augie March To Celebrate Twenty Years Of Moo, You Bloody Choir With National Tour

The Beta Band To Make First Australian Appearance In 2026

Deadletter To Release Sophomore Album Existence Is Bliss In February

Hayley Williams’ Solo Era Reaches New Peak With Physical Release Of Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

Kaiser Chiefs Recruit The Delta Riggs For 20 Years Of Employment Australian Tour

Sam Fender Brings Rising Aussie Artists on Board for 2025 People Watching Tour

The Beths Make Their U.S. Late Night TV Debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live Ahead of 2026 Australian Tour

Maxïmo Park To Celebrate 20 Years of A Certain Trigger With 2026 Australian Tour

The Horrors To Return To Australia For 2026 Headline Tour

Courtney Barnett Returns With New Single ‘Stay In Your Lane’ And Headlines Triple J’s 50th Anniversary Show

Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers Announce Glory Album Tour, Drop Bait Single

chokecherry Announce Debut Album ‘Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls’ With Gritty Punk Single ‘Major Threat’

The Rions Drop Debut Album ‘Everything Every Single Day’ and Announce Massive National Tour

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

Portugal. The Man Return With Shish Album, New Singles, and World Tour

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

Neko Case Returns With New Album ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ This Week

Mei Semones Wins Anchor Award at Reeperbahn Festival

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