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Bruce Soord details the personal origins of Ghosts In The Park and why it sits outside The Pineapple Thief’s collaborative framework.

The Drones have announced a one-off Australian reunion tour for 2026, marking their first national run of shows in more than a decade.

Rihanna’s second album A Girl Like Me turns 20. The 2006 release delivered her first US number one single SOS and set the stage for the global pop career that followed.

Sarah Blasko announces Forgotten World EP, featuring previously unreleased tracks from her 2024 album sessions, out May 1

The Wolfe Brothers are back on the road for their Australian Made National Tour in 2026, following a chart-topping album and a record haul of Golden Guitar Awards.

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.

Teenage guitar prodigy Taj Farrant is reorganising his Australian plans after the sudden cancellation of Bluesfest while continuing an extensive global touring schedule.

Sheridan Harbridge talks about preparing to play Divinyls icon Chrissy Amphlett in the theatrical production Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett.

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.

Tame Impala have added new Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney arena shows to the Deadbeat Tour after seven Australian dates sold out immediately.

Iron Maiden will return to Australia in November 2026 for their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives Tour, joined by Megadeth and performing a set drawn from their first nine albums.

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.

Vika & Linda have announced their ninth studio album, Where Do You Come From, alongside a massive 46-date Australian national tour kicking off in May 2026.

Joseph Wooten begins 2026 with the Valentine’s Day release of Reunion Of The Heart, featuring Kim Mont, a collaboration that signals a powerful new phase in his career.

SOFI TUKKER have signed with Republic Records and launched their new chapter with ‘Cook’, a global dancefloor collaboration with J Balvin that signals a major career milestone for the GRAMMY-nominated duo.

Sanguisugabogg are bringing their brutal US death metal assault back to Australia in June 2026, joined by PeelingFlesh, with venue upgrades already confirmed.

Karnivool have released new single Animation ahead of their long awaited album In Verses and announced a series of intimate acoustic launch parties around Australia.

Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst has been posthumously recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List, awarded the Order of Australia for his profound impact on Australian music and culture.

Ethel Cain has announced New Zealand duo Elliot & Vincent as special guests for her February 2026 Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour across Australia and New Zealand.

Francis Rossi has released two new songs, Push Comes To Shove and November Again, offering the first taste of his upcoming solo album The Accidental.

The Rasmus will finally bring their live show to Australia for the first time in January and February 2026, with Melbourne’s Nth Rd confirmed as special guests.

The Lemon Twigs cap off a remarkable year with solo projects, family collaborations, classic-pop torch passing, and one of the best Christmas songs in years.

British folk artist Blair Dunlop will tour Australia in March 2026 with headline shows, festival appearances and collaborative performances.

Twilight At Taronga expands its 2026 Summer Concert Series with new shows for Sons Of The East and Xavier Rudd and a full program supporting Taronga Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital.

21 Savage will release his new album What Happened To The Streets? this Friday, with cover art by Slawn and a high-profile reveal at Miami Art Basel.

India’s genre-defying collective Thaikkudam Bridge will return to Australia in March 2026 for shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Stanley Simmons, the duo of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, unveil their debut single Body Down and outline plans for their first album.

Fletcher Kent launches his first national headline tour in February 2026 and releases his new single Open To The Light.

David Byrne fit more than a dozen musicians into NPR’s Tiny Desk for a high-energy set drawing from Who Is The Sky? and Talking Heads favourites.

The Temper Trap have released a Solomun remix of Giving Up Air as the band prepares for major Australian shows at the end of the year.

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Bruce Soord Frames Ghosts In The Park As A Solo Statement Outside The Pineapple Thief Canon

The Drones Announce One-Off Australian Reunion Tour For 2026

Rihanna A Girl Like Me Turns 20 As The Album That Set Up A Global Pop Reign

Sarah Blasko Announces Forgotten World EP

The Wolfe Brothers Announce ‘Australian Made’ National Tour Across 2026

Willie Nelson Announces ‘Dream Chaser’ Featuring Rare Bob Dylan Collaboration

Taj Farrant Forced To Rethink Australian Plans After Bluesfest Cancellation

Sheridan Harbridge Prepares To Become Chrissy Amphlett In Amplified The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett For Melbourne

Richard Clapton Announces 17th Annual State Theatre Sydney Celebration

Tame Impala Announce Additional Arena Dates For Deadbeat Tour After Massive Ticket Demand

Iron Maiden Bring Run For Your Lives World Tour To Australia With Megadeth In 2026

Mack & Cook Release A Sign Of The Times With Quiet Political Resolve

Vika & Linda Announce Ninth Studio Album Where Do You Come From and Massive National Tour

Joseph Wooten Unites With Kim Mont For Valentine’s Day Single Reunion Of The Heart

Sofi Tukker Sign To Republic Records, Launch New Era With J Balvin Collaboration ‘Cook’

Sanguisugabogg Announce June 2026 Australian Tour With PeelingFlesh

Karnivool Announce New Single Animation And Acoustic Album Launch Parties

Rob Hirst Awarded Order Of Australia In 2026 Australia Day Honours

Ethel Cain Confirms Elliot & Vincent As Special Guests For The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour

Francis Rossi Launches 2026 With New Music And The Accidental Album

The Rasmus Confirm Nth Rd As Special Guests For First Ever Australian Tour

The Lemon Twigs: A Fortnight of Riches From Pop’s Most Prolific Brothers

Blair Dunlop Announces Australian Tour For March 2026

Twilight At Taronga Expands 2026 Summer Line-Up With New Shows And Returning Favourites

21 Savage Confirms New Album What Happened To The Streets? Is About To Drop

Thaikkudam Bridge Announce Australian Tour For March 2026

KISS Kids Stanley Simmons Premiere ‘Body Down’

Fletcher Kent Sets February 2026 Australian Tour And Releases New Single Open To The Light

David Byrne Delivers A Bucket-List Tiny Desk With A Full Band In Tow

The Temper Trap Unveil Solomun Remix Of Giving Up Air As Australian Return Draws Near

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