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New Australian Dance Music Festival to Launch This Year

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Tim McIlrath Names His Favourite Rise Against Song From Every Album

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Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform Protest Anthem ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at No Kings Rally

Watch Bruce Springsteen perform his powerful new protest anthem, 'Streets of Minneapolis', at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Pussy Riot Protest Tech Giant Over Alleged Russian Military Support

Pussy Riot occupied the Manhattan offices of tech company Ubiquiti, protesting its alleged support for the Russian military.

Jack White Slams Trump’s ‘Bloated, Cocky Signature’ on US Currency

Jack White has slammed Trump's plan to add his signature to US currency, calling the move out of touch with struggling Americans.

Punk

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Punk and Metal Icon, Dead at 72

Pioneering punk and metal guitarist Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, co-founder of The Dictators and Manowar, has died following a battle with ALS.

rock

Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist to Miss Australia Tour?

Just a day before their massive world tour kicks off, Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Melissa Reese will be sitting out the upcoming dates.

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Justin Davies and The Tortured Souls - 'Unforgettable Days'

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Amy Shark - The Biggest Dick

Classic Rock

Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform Protest Anthem ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at No Kings Rally

Watch Bruce Springsteen perform his powerful new protest anthem, 'Streets of Minneapolis', at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist to Miss Australia Tour?

Just a day before their massive world tour kicks off, Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Melissa Reese will be sitting out the upcoming dates.

Lindsey Buckingham Teases Potential Reunion with Stevie Nicks

Could one of rock’s most famously fractured relationships between Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks finally be on the mend?

HEADSEND Channel Raw Live Energy on Debut EP ‘Angel Glands’

Byron Bay trio HEADSEND's debut EP captures the raw energy that’s quickly made them one of Australia’s most talked-about live acts.

Dash Crofts, ‘Summer Breeze’ Singer and Seals & Crofts Star, Dead at 85

Darrell “Dash” Crofts, one half of legendary soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at the age of 85 it has been announced.

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Live Music

Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled Due to Flooding at Birdsville Site

The Big Red Bash has been cancelled for 2026 after flooding made the Birdsville site unusable, with organisers ruling out relocation.

Watch Billie Joe Armstrong’s Covers Band Play Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and his cover band, The Coverups, played a secret show in California this week which included some classics.

Elton John’s 1986 Tour with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Reimagined in New Concert Series

Australia-exclusive concerts this October will see the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra revisit its historic collaboration with Elton John.

TISM Announce Support Acts for One-Night-Only Melbourne Show

Anonymous provocateurs TISM have confirmed three local support acts for their upcoming one-night-only show at Melbourne's PICA.

Escape The Fate Announce Australian Tour

The Las Vegas post-hardcore juggernauts will return to metro and regional Australia this June with Arizona's The Word Alive.

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Pop

PHOTOS: Maude Latour @ Metro Social

PHOTOS: Maude Latour with support from Carla Wehbe @ Metro Social. Photos By Ashley Mar.

LANY Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates for ‘Soft’ World Tour

LANY have announced their return to Australia, confirming four headline shows later this year as part of their 'Soft' album tour.

PHOTOS: Peach PRC @ The Hordern Pavilion

PHOTOS: Peach PRC with support from Maude Latour and Salty @ The Hordern Pavilion. Photos By Ashley Mar.

Amy Shark Returns with Savage Break-up Single ‘The Biggest Dick’

Amy Shark has returned with new music — the defiant break-up anthem “The Biggest Dick” from her forthcoming album, 'soft pop'.

‘It Feels Like the Right Time for Something Fresh’: Moler Tell Us About Their First Album Since 1997

We caught up with Moler to talk about returning nearly three decades after their debut and why they still have plenty left to say.

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Indie

The Rubens Return With Sun-Soaked Indie-Pop Single ‘Goanna’

The Rubens are back with ‘Goanna’, a groove-heavy indie-pop track marking a vibrant new era for the beloved Australian band.

PHOTOS: Eivør @ The Metro Theatre

PHOTOS: Eivør with support from Sylvaine @ The Metro Theatre. Photos By Ashley Mar.

Ocean Alley Wrap Huge AU/NZ Tour After Playing to 80,000 Fans

Ocean Alley have closed out their biggest headline tour yet, drawing more than 80,000 fans across Australia and New Zealand.

DMA’S Share First Entirely Self-Produced Single ‘My Baby’s Place’

The DMA’S have returned with their first new music since 2023's 'How Many Dreams?', ahead of their one-night-only show in Sydney.

Wet Leg Make History as First-Ever Musical Guest on ‘SNL UK’

Indie rock outfit Wet Leg had the honour of being the first-ever musical guest on the premiere of Saturday Night Live UK this past weekend.

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New Australian Dance Music Festival to Launch This Year

Tim McIlrath Names His Favourite Rise Against Song From Every Album

Yungblud Took His Folks To The London Premiere of His New Documentary

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Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform Protest Anthem ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at No Kings Rally

Pussy Riot Protest Tech Giant Over Alleged Russian Military Support

Jack White Slams Trump’s ‘Bloated, Cocky Signature’ on US Currency

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Punk and Metal Icon, Dead at 72