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Dash Crofts, one half of Seals & Crofts and the voice behind Summer Breeze, has died at 87 following heart surgery complications.

The White Stripes’ legendary 2006 Hobart concert is finally being released as a 33-song Vault collection, capturing the band at their peak.

Willie Nelson has announced his new album Dream Chaser, his 156th release, featuring a rare collaboration with Bob Dylan on I Can’t Read Your Mind.

US rapper Afroman successfully defends videos satirising Ohio police officers after a 2022 home raid

Bluesfest’s collapse has triggered a $23 million crisis and left the status of national touring sideshows unclear, raising serious concerns for fans and the Australian music industry.

Morrissey has cancelled another show on his 2026 tour, pulling out of the Valencia performance after claiming festival noise left him unable to sleep.

Jack Osbourne and Aree Gearhart have named their newborn daughter Ozzy Matilda Osbourne in tribute to the late Black Sabbath singer

Bad Bunny has successfully had a lawsuit dismissed claiming “Enséñame a Bailar” used an unlicensed sample from Nigerian artist Dera. The court ruled the plaintiff abandoned the case.

Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra has reassured fans he is stable in hospital after suffering a stroke caused by high blood pressure.

Judith Owen returns with “That’s Why I Love My Baby,” a witty, heartfelt single from her upcoming album Suit Yourself, reflecting on love and acceptance

Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzfest will return in 2027 for two nights in Birmingham, before continuing to North America, highlighting both legends and emerging talent

Barry Manilow celebrates a Top 10 single and shares updates on his lung cancer recovery, ahead of the release of his new album What A Time

Legendary blues singer and guitarist John Hammond has died aged 83, ending a six-decade career dedicated to preserving and performing traditional blues music.

Beck will bring his acclaimed orchestral performances to Australia for the first time with special Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Palais Theatre concerts in May 2026.

Radiohead have condemned the unauthorised use of their song Let Down in an ICE social media video, issuing a blunt statement demanding its removal.

Neil Sedaka, the influential pop singer-songwriter behind Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died aged 86.

Andrew Ranken, founding drummer of The Pogues and the rhythmic force behind classics including Rum Sodomy & The Lash and Fairytale Of New York, has died aged 72.

Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer of Three Doors Down, has died at 47 following a battle with renal cancer. His songs helped define mainstream rock in the 2000s.

Noah Kahan unveils “The Great Divide,” the lead single from his fourth album, exploring themes of identity, family, and the journey from Vermont to global stardom.

The Black Keys return with their 14th studio album Peaches!, out May 1, delivering raw blues-rock inspired by personal loss

Founding Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron has died aged 83. Negron’s lead vocals on Joy To The World, One and An Old Fashioned Love Song helped define a generation.

Genre-bending duo Sace6 have signed with Sumerian Records and marked the announcement with the release of their new single Ego and official music video.

Due to overwhelming demand, Harry Styles has added a third Melbourne show to his Together, Together global residency at Marvel Stadium on December 2, 2026

Tori Amos has revealed her 18th studio album, In Times Of Dragons, set for release on May 1, with new artwork and a world tour announcement.

Nick Jonas starts 2026 with the release of “Gut Punch,” the first single from his new solo album Sunday Best, arriving February 6.

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album achieved significant sales in the US in 2025, finishing 24th overall and 10th in physical sales with 221,514 units sold.

Harry Styles surprises fans with a new video from his final Love On Tour show in Italy, featuring an unreleased piano ballad and intimate fan footage.

Morrissey has unveiled the tracklisting for You’re Right, It’s Time, his new album under Sire Records, ending years of label uncertainty

Barry Manilow has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, confirming surgery and the rescheduling of January arena tour dates while planning a return to the stage in February.

Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One and Phase Two return on vinyl for the first time, celebrating 10 years since their original 2015 release and showcasing his late-career funk experimentation.