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The Beatles Anthology 4 tease

The Beatles Tease Anthology 4

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles have dropped what can only be described as a clear placeholder across their website and socials, an animation tracing the outline of the Anthology albums, counting “1-2-3-4.” Fans are already convinced this is the long-awaited signal for Anthology 4.

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Staffan Ofwerman Lost and Found

Staffan Öfwerman of Roxette Fame to Release Long-Lost Solo Album ‘Lost and Found’

by Labelle Hayes

Staffan Öfwerman, best remembered as the energetic keyboardist, percussionist, and backing vocalist for Roxette during their world-conquering years, will release his long-awaited debut solo album Lost and Found (restored, remixed, reborn) on September 5, 2025 through ManoverMusic.

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Romeo + Juliet Melbourne

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet With Live Choir and Orchestra Is Coming to Melbourne

by Noise11.com

After more than a decade of sold-out seasons in London, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet is about to receive its first Australian staging in a bold, live-orchestrated performance at Melbourne’s Astor Theatre from September 23 to 28.

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Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots Drop New Single ‘Drum Show’ Ahead of Breach Album

by Noise11.com

GRAMMY-winning duo Twenty One Pilots have released their new single Drum Show, the second track from their forthcoming album Breach, out 12 September 2025 through Atlantic Records. The track arrives with an equally powerful video shot in the band’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio, directed by longtime collaborator Mark Eshleman.

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Midge Ure, photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Midge Ure Reschedules Australian Tour To October 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Midge Ure’s postponed 2025 Australian tour has been rescheduled for October 2026.

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Olivia Grace and Gratitude

Miranda Young Updates Olivia: Grace and Gratitude

by Labelle Hayes

Miranda Young’s Olivia: Grace and Gratitude has been updated for 2025. The new edition—published by Melbourne’s Wilkinson Publishing, adds fresh perspective to a story that continues to expand long after Olivia Newton-John’s passing. It also includes a brand-new chapter that reframes Olivia’s legacy through today’s lens, deepening the book’s tribute to one of the city’s most adored cultural figures.

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Bearings photo by Wyatt-Clough

Canada’s Bearings Clock Up A Decade of Motion, Reflection, and Pop-Punk Mastery

by Noise11.com

Bearings from Ottawa, Canada are starting to gain momentum on the other side of the planet.

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Hall & Oates - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Hall & Oates Resolve Legal Feud After Two-Year Battle

by Labelle Hayes

Daryl Hall and John Oates—one of music’s most successful duos have finally brought closure to their highly publicized legal dispute.

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Brian Wilson I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson Second Solo Album ‘I Wasn’t Made For These Times’ Turns 30

by Noise11.com

Released on August 15, 1995, I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times stands as Brian Wilson’s second solo album and functions as the soundtrack to Don Was’ documentary on Wilson’s life and artistry. It is comprised almost entirely of re-recordings of Wilson’s earlier compositions, a thoughtful revisitation of his monumental catalogue.

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Rod Stewart Atlantic Crossing

Rod Stewart Atlantic Crossing Turns 50

by Noise11.com

When Rod Stewart released Atlantic Crossing in August 1975, it marked one of the most dramatic pivots in his career. Not only was it his sixth studio album, but it was also his first recorded entirely in the United States, following his move from London to Los Angeles. The title itself is a cheeky nod to that relocation, signalling that Stewart was ready to embrace a more polished, Americanised sound — and perhaps, a broader commercial reach.

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Madonna performs at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 12 March 2016. This is the first show of the Australian leg of her world wide Rebel Heart Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Madonna’s Plea to Pope Leo XIV: A Call for Humanitarian Action in Gaza

by Labelle Hayes

On August 11, 2025, on the birthday of her son Rocco, Madonna posted an emotional appeal on social media directed at Pope Leo XIV. She implored the pontiff to “please go to Gaza and bring your light to the children before it’s too late”, emphasizing the urgency of opening humanitarian gates and addressing the suffering of innocent children caught in the conflict zone.

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Taylor Swift at the MCG Melbourne 16 February 2024 Photo Credit TAS Rights Management

Ranking the Taylor Swift Albums Ahead of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

by Labelle Hayes

Taylor Swift has announced a new album is on the way. ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ will be the 12th Taylor Swift album.

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The Beatles Help

The Beatles ‘Help’ Turns 60

by Labelle Hayes

The Beatles ‘Help!’ album is 60 years old. ‘Help!’, the UK edition also released in Australia, came out on 6 August 1965.

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Bill Leimbach photo from the Lime Cordiale Instagram

Condolences To Lime Cordiale Brothers Louis and Oliver Leimbach On The Passing of Their Father Bill

by Paul Cashmere

Louis and Oliver Leimbach of Lime Cordiale have released an affection statement announcing that their father, filmmaker Bill Leimbach has passed away.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Legacy of Brian Wilson, Finally Laid to Rest

by Labelle Hayes

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

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Ed Sheeran A Little More

Rupert Grint Is Back In Ed Sheeran’s New Music Video “A Little More”

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran has dropped a quirky and emotionally charged music video for his single “A Little More” featuring a return appearance from Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.
Rupert Grint reprises his obsessive fan character from Lego House. The video includes Sheeran in a wedding dress with the song underscored by sharp lyrics about betrayal.

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Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMA Nominations

by Labelle Hayes

Lady Gaga dominates the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with 12 nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year streak Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nods, and Kendrick Lamar has 10. The awards introduce two new categories — Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist — and the ceremony airs live on September 7 from New York’s UBS Arena.

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Ali Campbell

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Will Return To Australia In 2026

by Paul Cashmere

The Ali Campbell UB40 will return to Australia in 2026.

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John Blanchfield photo from John's Facebook

Australian 60s Pop Star Then Artist Manager John Blanchfield Has Died at Age 79

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie pop star of the 60s John Blanchfield has died at the age of 79.

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Billy Joel And So It Goes

All Billy Joel ‘And So It Goes’ Songs Have Now Clearing for Streaming

by Paul Cashmere

All songs from Billy Joel’s mammoth seven-hour soundtrack to the two-part documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ have now been cleared for streaming.

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Teddy Swims by Claire Marie Vogel supplied Frontier Touring

Matt Corby Added To Teddy Swims Australia and New Zealand Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australian singer songwriter Matt Corby has been announced as special guest for the Teddy Swims 2025 Australia and New Zealand ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’ tour.

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Col Joye photo by Ros O'Gorman 2012

Australian Rock and Roll Pioneer Col Joye Dies Aged 89

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s first Rock and Roll stars Col Joye has passed away at the age of 89.

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Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

Lady Gaga Pens New Song for ‘Wednesday’

by Music-News.com

Lady Gaga has penned the new song, Dead Dance, for season two of Wednesday and will drop a theatrical music video to boot.

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Salt N Pepa Facebook profile

Salt N Pepa Have A Copyright Lawsuit With Universal

by Music-News.com

Salt-N-Pepa have spoken out about their legal battle with Universal Music Group.

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Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan Is In No Hurry For A Second Album

by Music-News.com

Chappell Roan has revealed that her next album won’t be coming out anytime soon.

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Earth Wind & Fire - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Earth Wind & Fire Joins Sabrina Carpenter At Lollapolooza

by Music-News.com

Sabrina Carpenter brought out funk and soul legends Earth, Wind and Fire during her show-stopping set at Lollapalooza Chicago on Sunday night (03.08.25).

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Belinda Carlisle Once Up A Time In California

Belinda Carlisle Describes New Album As ‘Full Circle Moment’

by Music-News.com

Belinda Carlisle says her new album Once Upon A Time In California marks a “full-circle moment” in her career.

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Tony Hadley by Mary Boukouvalas

Tony Hadley Dismisses Possibility Of A Spandau Ballet Reunion

by Music-News.com

Tony Hadley doubts that a Spandau Ballet reunion would work.

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The Fabulous Caprettos Is A Jukebox Of Australian Classics

by Paul Cashmere

A night with The Fabulous Caprettos is like spending a few hours with a living, breathing jukebox playing non-stop Australian classics.

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Beyonce Cowboy Carter

Fact Checking: Beyoncé Having The Biggest Grossing Country Tour Ever

by Paul Cashmere

Beyoncé’s last two tours ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Renaissance’ have been two of the biggest grossing tours ever but to claim ‘Cowboy Carter’ as the biggest Country tour ever? Are they joking?

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