Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Throw a Disco Party on New Single ‘Free To Love’
Duran Duran unveiled “Free To Love,” their first new music of 2026, featuring longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers. The disco‑infused single is billed as an anthem for peace, hope and freedom, and arrives with a Jonas Åkerlund‑directed video starring British broadcaster Clara Amfo. The release dovetails with a packed live schedule that includes headlining London’s BST Hyde Park, California’s Beachlife Festival, a multi‑night Las Vegas residency and a European tour. The partnership revives the band’s historic link to Rodgers that began with a 1984 remix of “The Reflex.”
Split Enz Confirm Supports for Upcoming Australian and New Zealand Tours
Split Enz announced supporting acts for its 2026 Australian and New Zealand tours, with Hans Pucket joining the New Zealand dates and Vika & Linda supporting the Australian leg. The band will play 12 shows from May 2 to May 25, marking its 1,000th live performance and...
XG Are Returning to Australia
South Korean‑Japanese girl group XG is set to return to Australia in October 2026 with two arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney, part of their "XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" supporting their debut full‑length album. Ticket sales open to the...
Jason Derulo Trial Begins: Producer Claims Singer Cut Him Out of ‘Savage Love’ Credit
A federal trial opened in Los Angeles as guitarist‑producer Matthew Spatola sues Jason Derulo over songwriting credit and royalties for the 2020 hit “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat). Spatola alleges he contributed the pre‑hook and instrumental bed, was paid...
2026 Queensland Music Awards Winners Revealed
The 2026 Queensland Music Awards were unveiled at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast, with Brisbane indie rock band Ball Park Music making history by capturing both Album of the Year and Highest Selling Album. Other major honors included Jem...
BOY SODA Announces ‘Soulstar Deluxe’, Shares New Track ‘Chase Your Tail’
Australian R&B artist Boy Soda announced a deluxe edition of his debut album Soulstar, slated for June 19, featuring five new songs including the lead single “Chase Your Tail.” The track drops today via Warner Music Australia, coinciding with his...
Amy Taylor Legal Battle Escalates as Photographer Rejects Settlement
Photographer Jamie Nelson has turned down a settlement offer and will press forward with a federal lawsuit against Australian singer Amy Taylor. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges Taylor used Nelson’s...
Violent Soho Return From Hiatus for Exclusive Australian Headline Shows
After a four‑year hiatus, Australian rock stalwarts Violent Soho announced a three‑date headline tour across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in September 2026. The shows, presented by Triple J, will feature local acts Beddy Rays, Teenage Joans and Secret World as support. The band...
Kita Alexander Announces Australian Tour
Australian singer‑songwriter Kita Alexander announced a national tour to support her upcoming album *Rage*, slated for release on June 26 through Warner Music Australia. The tour kicks off at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on September 12 and will visit Sydney, Brisbane,...
Madonna Offers Reward for Missing Coachella Outfits: ‘They Are a Part of My History’
Madonna made a surprise appearance at Coachella during Sabrina Carpenter’s set, recreating her iconic 2006 performance by wearing the same boots, corset and jacket from that era. After the show she discovered the vintage pieces had vanished from her personal...
Blur’s Alex James Bringing ‘Britpop Classical’ Tour to Australia
Blur bassist Alex James announced his ‘Britpop Classical’ tour will land in Australia this November, featuring orchestral renditions of iconic Britpop tracks. The six‑city run will start on the Gold Coast and travel through Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth....
The Damned to Farewell Australia and New Zealand With 50th Anniversary Tour
British punk legends The Damned announced a 50th‑anniversary farewell tour that will hit Australia and New Zealand this September. The itinerary begins in Auckland on September 8 and includes a landmark performance at Sydney’s Opera House, followed by shows in Brisbane and...
Keith Urban Names First Rising Star Scholarship Winner: ‘When He Sings, I Believe Him’
Country star Keith Urban announced the first recipient of his Rising Star Scholarship, awarding Australian singer‑songwriter Ethan Calway unprecedented access to Nashville’s music ecosystem. The scholarship, created with the Tamworth Country Music Festival, provides studio time at Urban’s The Sound,...
Inside the Twisted Life of Roald Dahl
Rolling Stone’s Aaron Tracy hosts the ten‑part podcast "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," diving into the author’s multifaceted life—from beloved children’s classics to his antisemitic remarks, Hollywood missteps, and a life‑saving medical invention. The series brings together voices like...
Danny Brown Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates
Danny Brown announced his 2026 Australian “Stardust” tour, covering Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and a Dark Mofo festival slot in Hobart. The shows run from June 5 to June 11, with tickets on sale April 21 and a pre‑sale beginning April 20. The tour follows...