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Rat Scabies reveals how The Damned’s Not Like Everybody Else became an emotional tribute to Brian James, including his final performance on The Last Time.

Ron Mael reveals how a surprise meeting with Cate Blanchett led to an ongoing friendship and reflects on Paul McCartney’s memorable Sparks tribute.

Vika and Linda are preparing to release Where Do You Come From on 5 June 2026, a deeply personal album exploring identity, family, motherhood and life experience.

Don McLean says American Boys will be the last album of his career as he prepares for his American Pie 55th anniversary Australian tour.

Jim Manzie explains how he moved from Australian pub rock with Ol’ 55 and The Breakers into a Hollywood career composing horror film soundtracks including From A Whisper To A Scream.

Chip Z’Nuff reflects on MTV success, ‘New Thing’, David Letterman, Howard Stern and Enuff Z’Nuff’s power pop roots ahead of the band’s Australian return.

TSIM have announced their first national Australian tour in more than three decades following comeback performances at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s PICA.

Canadian singer-songwriter Mico will perform his first Australian headline tour in November 2026 with dates announced for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Rat Scabies says The Damned earned some of their biggest royalty payments after Guns N’ Roses covered ‘New Rose’ and The Offspring recorded ‘Smash It Up’.

Killswitch Engage have announced their biggest Australian and New Zealand headline tour yet, returning in late 2026 with special guests Sylosis.

Dennis Locorriere, the longtime lead vocalist of Dr. Hook and the voice behind hits including ‘Sylvia’s Mother’ and ‘Sharing The Night Together’, has died aged 76.

Bowling For Soup delivered a riotous punk-pop party at Melbourne’s Forum alongside Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls and Talk Heavy, mixing humour, nostalgia and singalong anthems into one unforgettable night.

Captain Sensible tells Noise11 The Damned’s upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour will revisit The Black Album while reflecting on nearly 50 years of punk history.

Daniel Lanois returns with Belladonna Nocturne, a 14-track ambient album arriving June 19 featuring Emmylou Harris, Brian Blade and Daryl Johnson.

Casey Barnes and Pete Murray have finally recorded together after more than two decades of friendship with the release of the new single ‘Time To Burn’.

Chaka Khan has announced ‘Chakzilla’, her first album in seven years, with the title track co-written by Sia and produced by Greg Kurstin.

Kathleen Halloran reflects on Kate Ceberano’s mentorship and the creative development behind debut album Nobody’s Baby, released 8 May.

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.