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Gary Marks Revisits Lost Albums With Release Of ‘Sky High’ And ‘The Real World’

by Paul Cashmere

Gary Marks has opened his archives with the release of “Sky High” and “The Real World”, songs recorded for unreleased albums dating from 2007 and 1988, following the release of his Record Store Day album Crossroads.

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Sam Smith Announces Fifth Album ‘Hazel Eyes’ And Releases New Single ‘My Guy’

by Paul Cashmere

Sam Smith will release their fifth studio album Hazel Eyes on August 21 and has unveiled the new single My Guy, offering the first major look at the highly anticipated project.

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Alice Cooper Goes To Hell

Alice Cooper Goes To Hell Turns 50 As A Dark Chapter In The Shock Rocker’s Classic Era

by Paul Cashmere

Fifty years after its release, Alice Cooper Goes To Hell remains a key chapter in the shock rock pioneer’s catalogue, featuring the hit I Never Cry and the creative partnership of Dick Wagner and Bob Ezrin.

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Ben Lee and Georgia Maq by Kitty Callaghan

Ben Lee And Georgia Maq Announce ‘Two Most Annoying People You Love’ Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq will hit theatres across Australia in September and October 2026 for their collaborative Two Most Annoying People You Love tour.

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Disgraceland

Disgraceland Release Reworked Version Of Hoodoo Gurus Classic ‘Wipeout’ As National Tour Continues

by Paul Cashmere

Disgraceland have released a new recording of the Hoodoo Gurus classic ‘Wipeout’ while continuing a nationwide tour that includes extensive dates with The Angels.

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Midge Ure Releases First Album Of New Material In 12 Years With A Man Of Two Worlds

by Paul Cashmere

Midge Ure has released A Man Of Two Worlds, a double album that marks his first album of new material in 12 years and launches a new international tour.

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Koe Wetzel’s The Night Champion Arrives As Texas Star Reflects On A Decade Of Survival And Success

by Paul Cashmere

Koe Wetzel has released The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and a reflective look at the turbulent journey that transformed the Texas artist from a regional favourite into a global touring act.

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Social Distortion by Jonathan Weiner

Social Distortion Explain 15-Year Album Gap As Mike Ness Signals Fast Follow-Up To ‘Born To Kill’

by Paul Cashmere

Mike Ness explains why Social Distortion took 15 years between albums and hints that a follow-up to Born To Kill may arrive soon.

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Don McLean Reflects On The Legacy Of American Pie Ahead Of Australian Anniversary Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean reveals the story behind American Pie and reflects on the song’s lasting legacy ahead of his Australian anniversary tour.

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Hunter Biden Uses Johnny Cash’s Story To Silence Online Troll As Social Media Comeback Goes Viral

by Paul Cashmere

Hunter Biden’s viral response to a social media troll has reignited discussion about Johnny Cash’s legacy, using the country icon’s story of addiction and redemption to deliver a powerful message.

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Don Walker Love Songs

NOISE11 PREMIERE: Don Walker Premieres New Song ‘Breakfast In Paris’ Ahead Of Love Songs Album Release

by Paul Cashmere

Don Walker has premiered ‘Breakfast In Paris’, a new song from his forthcoming album Love Songs. The track previews Walker’s first solo album since Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky and arrives ahead of an October Australian tour.

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Bryan Adams 18 til I Die

Bryan Adams 18 Til I Die Turns 30

by Paul Cashmere

Bryan Adams’ seventh album 18 Til I Die turns 30, celebrating a record that delivered international hits and sold millions worldwide.

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John Farnham Romeos Heart

John Farnham’s Romeo’s Heart Turns 30 As A Key Chapter In Australia’s Biggest Comeback Story

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham’s Romeo’s Heart turns 30 this week. The 1996 album reached No. 2, went four-times platinum and reinforced one of the greatest comeback stories in Australian music history.

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Barry Manilow Says Future Performances Remain Uncertain After Cancer Battle

by Paul Cashmere

Barry Manilow says he may never sing again after complications following lung cancer surgery left him uncertain about the future of his voice and live performances.

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VNV Nation

VNV Nation Announce First Australian Tour In More Than A Decade

by Paul Cashmere

Electronic music pioneers VNV Nation will return to Australia for three headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne following the release of Construct and Destruct.

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John Brewster of The Angels with the guitar made by his son Sam

The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Of Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again With New All-Star Video

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels have released a new commemorative video for Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again featuring every singer to front the band during its 50-year history, alongside a major Australian anniversary tour.

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Sparks at The Palais St Kilda 28 May 2026 photo by Winston Robinson

Sparks Turn Simplicity Into Spectacle At Melbourne’s Palais Theatre

by Paul Cashmere

Sparks returned to Melbourne’s Palais Theatre with a career-spanning set that proved great live music still relies on songs, musicianship and audience connection rather than spectacle.

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Mia Wray Shares Reflective New Single Isn’t It Funny

by Paul Cashmere

Mia Wray has shared new single ‘Isn’t It Funny’, continuing a breakthrough period following her ARIA nomination and stadium tour with Ed Sheeran.

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Rose Carleo Finds Personal Loss, Rock History And Family Ties In New Album 42 Days

by Paul Cashmere

Rose Carleo’s new album 42 Days combines deeply personal songwriting with stories linked to AC/DC, Elvis Presley and Australian rock traditions.

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Blur’s Alex James Defines Britpop Ahead Of Australian Britpop Classical Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Alex James tells Noise11 that Britpop represented a cultural moment where guitar bands ruled the world as he prepares for the Australian Britpop Classical tour.

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The Damned to perform live in Australia for their 50th anniversary tour

The Damned Recall Punk’s Origins And The Race With Sex Pistols To Release The First Single

by Paul Cashmere

Rat Scabies reflects on punk’s early days, The Damned’s New Rose, the race with Sex Pistols and memories of the 100 Club.

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The Damned to perform live in Australia for their 50th anniversary tour

The Damned Reflect On Brian James Through Not Like Everybody Else

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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Sparks Connections Run Deep From Cate Blanchett To Paul McCartney

by Paul Cashmere

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

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Vika & Linda Make Their Most Personal Album Yet With ‘Where Do You Come From’

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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Don McLean Says ‘American Boys’ Will Be His Final Album Ahead Of Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

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

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From A Whisper To A Scream

Jim Manzie Went From Ol’ 55 To Hollywood Horror Soundtracks

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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Enuff Znuff

Enuff Z’Nuff Reflect On MTV Fame, ‘New Thing’ And Their Unlikely Power Pop Legacy

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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TSIM Announce First National Tour In More Than 30 Years

by Paul Cashmere

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.

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Mico Announces Debut Australian Tour For November 2026

by Paul Cashmere

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

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The Damned at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne 22 March 2024 photo by Mary Boukouvalis

The Damned Say Covers By Guns N’ Roses And The Offspring Paid More Than The Band Ever Earned

by Paul Cashmere

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’.

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