Watch Dua Lipa’s Concert Film ‘Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico)’
Pop star Dua Lipa released a two‑hour concert film, “Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico),” on her YouTube channel for free. The film captures the finale of her Radical Optimism Tour in Mexico City and showcases 21 tracks, including a duet with Maná frontman Fher Olvera on “Oye Mi Amor.” A live‑album version of the performance is also streaming on major platforms. The nine‑month, 92‑show tour featured performances in nine languages and surprise guests such as Gwen Stefani and Lionel Richie, underscoring Lipa’s global appeal.
Paul McCartney Interview on ‘Late Show’ Gets Interrupted by Giant Wormhole
Paul McCartney stepped in as Stephen Colbert’s final guest on The Late Show, sharing memories of the Beatles’ U.S. debut and his upcoming album. Mid‑interview, a staged “giant wormhole” appeared, prompting Colbert to leave the stage while Neil deGrasse Tyson...
4 of Dunedin’s Best Bands Are Releasing a Joint EP, Inspired by a Flying Nun Classic
Four of Dunedin’s most promising indie bands—Sivle Talk, Sogg, U‑NO JUNO and Vagina Dry—have teamed up for a joint EP titled *4EPS*, slated for a July 3 release on the newly‑formed DUN Records. The project echoes Flying Nun’s iconic 1982...
‘It Just Feels Like the Bad Guys Are in Charge’: How Evanescence’s Latest Single Confronts the ‘False World’
Evanescence has released the music video for “Who Will You Follow?”, the lead single from their upcoming album Sanctuary, slated for June 5, 2026. Frontwoman Amy Lee says the track channels the chaos of political unrest, online misinformation and social division, offering a...
Harry Styles Adds One More Show For Australia Stadium Tour
Harry Styles announced a fourth and final Melbourne concert on December 4, 2026 at Marvel Stadium, expanding his Australian leg of the "Together, Together Tour." General‑public tickets go on sale at 11 am AEST on May 22 via Live Nation. The...
‘SNL’: Watch Paul McCartney Perform ‘Days We Left Behind,’ ‘Band on the Run’
Paul McCartney returned to Saturday Night Live for the first time in 15 months, debuting the lead single "Days We Left Behind" from his upcoming 18th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. He followed with a live rendition of...
Delta Goodrem Puts on Incredible Performance as Australia Comes up Short at Eurovision
Australian singer Delta Goodrem delivered one of the year’s strongest Eurovision performances, earning 165 points and finishing fourth behind Bulgaria, Romania and Israel. The win went to Bulgaria’s Dara with “Bangaranga,” who amassed 204 points. Only three of the 35...
V and J-Hope Are in Shock Over Drake’s BTS Shoutout on ‘Iceman’
Drake unleashed his new album Iceman alongside surprise releases Habibti and Maid Of Honour, dropping three records in a single day. In the opening track “Make Them Cry,” he name‑dropped BTS, prompting V and J‑Hope to post shocked Instagram stories....
Tom Scott’s Aotearoa Tour Was a Collective Affair
Tom Scott opened his Aotearoa tour in Wellington, performing live for the first time in the capital since releasing his debut solo album ANITYA last year. The concert blended new neo‑soul tracks with classics from Home Brew and Avantdale Bowling...
Bloc Party Announce New Album ‘Anatomy of a Brief Romance’
Bloc Party announced their seventh studio album, *Anatomy of a Brief Romance*, slated for release on September 11, 2026. The record will be the inaugural offering from the newly created label cOnTAGIOUS LTD in partnership with Mushroom Music. Produced by veteran...
Zara Larsson Is Making Sure ‘Midnight Sun’ Is More Than Just a Moment
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is turning her 2025 album *Midnight Sun* into a lasting brand with a remix project, *Girl’s Trip*, that pairs each track with high‑profile female collaborators. The album’s lead single “Stateside” topped the Billboard Global 200 and reached No. 6 on...
MACEY Announces First Headline Show in Three Years
New Zealand singer‑songwriter MACEY announced his first headline concert in over three years, set for May 15 at Auckland’s Tuning Fork as part of Live Nation’s Next On series. The show coincides with the July 3 release of his sophomore album...
Borderline Announce Australia and New Zealand Tour
Australian‑New Zealand pop‑rock outfit Borderline announced a July tour spanning five New Zealand cities and three Australian venues, coinciding with the June 26 release of their self‑titled debut album on EMPIRE. The band will perform new singles such as “Terrify,” “Tainted,” and...
The Inaugural Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of ‘26 Is Here to Help Launch Your Music Career
Rolling Stone AU/NZ and Mentos have launched the inaugural Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of ‘26, a year‑long launchpad that will hand‑pick eight emerging Australian and New Zealand artists. Selected musicians receive editorial coverage, placement on Rolling Stone‑curated playlists, documentary‑style social media...
Death Row Producer Claims Tupac Shakur Estate Owes Him Unpaid ‘All Eyez on Me’ Royalties
Death Row Records producer Daz Dillinger has filed a lawsuit against the Tupac Shakur estate, alleging unpaid royalties for more than a dozen co‑written and produced songs, including five tracks from the 1996 album All Eyez on Me. He says...
Body Type Announce Third Album, Share New Single ‘Mulberry’
Australian post‑punk band Body Type announced their third studio album, Tally, slated for release on July 24, 2026 via Poison City Records. The announcement coincides with the debut of the new single “Mulberry,” described as a meditation on self‑dissolution. Tally follows...
Lamb of God and Trivium Announce Joint Australia Tour
Lamb of God and Trivium have teamed up for a joint Australian arena tour this October, supported by Scottish metal act Bleed From Within. The five‑date run will hit Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with tickets hitting the public...
‘We’re Working On Something’: Evanescence’s Amy Lee Teases Australia and New Zealand Tour
Amy Lee hinted that Evanescence is planning a tour of Australia and New Zealand, sparking fan excitement after a Merch Jungle pre‑order bundle offered early ticket access. The band last visited the region in 2025, supporting Metallica and headlining three shows,...
The Rolling Stones Go ‘Back to Black’ With an Amy Winehouse Cover on ‘Foreign Tongues’
The Rolling Stones announced their 25th studio album, *Foreign Tongues*, featuring a cover of Amy Winehouse’s 2006 hit “You Know I’m No Good.” The tracklist was revealed on *The Tonight Show* with Jimmy Fallon, who also performed an a‑capella rendition...
Charli XCX Returns With New Single ‘Rock Music,’ and Yup, It Rocks
British pop star Charli XCX has returned with the single “Rock Music,” a track that fuses her signature hyperpop production with gritty guitar riffs. The song debuted hours after DJ The Dare premiered it in Brooklyn and is accompanied by...
Angus & Julia Stone Announce New Album, Share Title Track
Australian sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone have announced their next album, Karaoke Bar, slated for release on September 4, 2026 via Virgin Music. The record was crafted across Greece, France and Australia, and the pair debuted the title track, which draws on...
Gin Wigmore Announces First Album in Eight Years
New Zealand singer‑songwriter Gin Wigmore announced her fourth studio album, Beautiful Mess, slated for release on July 17 via Universal Music. The record was largely recorded in a single week in the Palm Springs desert with longtime collaborators Dave Goodison and Steven...
COTERIE Return with New Single ‘Lay Your Head’
New Zealand‑born, Australia‑based band COTERIE has dropped “Lay Your Head”, their first single of 2026, continuing their reggae‑infused coastal sound. The track, co‑written with Josh Fountain and Jaden Parkes and produced by Fountain, emphasizes themes of loyalty and brotherly support....
Aldous Harding’s New Album Has Arrived
Aldous Harding’s fifth studio album, *Train on the Island*, is now available digitally, on CD and in several vinyl editions through Flying Nun Records and 4AD. The record was recorded at Wales’ iconic Rockfield Studios with longtime producer John Parish,...
Ringlets Share New Single ‘Hard Evidence’ Ahead of UK and Europe Tour
Ringlets have dropped their first 2026 single, “Hard Evidence,” recorded in a single day at Auckland’s Roundhead Studios with producer De Stevens. The track follows the critically praised album *The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies)*, which earned a...
Katseye Bring Global Pop Buzz to Universal Music Australia’s Ignite Showcase
Universal Music Australia’s Ignite showcase in Sydney featured global pop sensation Katseye alongside rising acts Violet Grohl and Devon Again. Katseye arrived fresh from a sold‑out North American tour, having been named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year and earning...
Watch Flight of the Conchords Perform ‘Hiphopopotamus Vs. Rhymenoceros’ in LA
Flight of the Conchords surprised Los Angeles fans with a surprise set at Largo, performing their 2008 classic “Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros.” The New Zealand comedy duo is gearing up for their first headlining concerts in eight years at the Santa Barbara...
KJ Apa Chides ‘F-Cking Liar’ Mr. Fantasy After His Friends Show Up on His Video
KJ Apa publicly accused internet personality Mr. Fantasy of hijacking his image in a recent music video that also featured several of Apa’s Riverdale co‑stars. Apa said the unauthorized use of his likeness has damaged his reputation and caused him...
Eddy Current Suppression Ring Are Returning to Sydney for First Show in 15 Years
Cult garage‑punk band Eddy Current Suppression Ring will headline a free show in Sydney on Friday, June 12, as part of Vivid’s Tumbalong Park program. The gig marks the group’s first Sydney performance in more than 15 years and follows...
Harry Styles Is Ready to Sweat in ‘Dance No More’ Music Video Teaser
Harry Styles will drop the official music video for “Dance No More” on May 7, the third visual from his latest record *Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally*—often shortened to KISSCO. A teaser shows the singer in white sneakers, dragging a...
A Pop Star Is Embroiled in a Legal Battle with a New Zealand Label. She Just Wants to Be a...
British‑Australian pop singer Alexandra Hainsworth sued New Zealand label Do It Management and its distributor The Orchard, a Sony subsidiary, over unpaid royalties and contract breaches. She signed a 2022 deal promising a 50% profit share, but alleges the label failed to...
‘It’s Exposing Yourself to a Different Audience’: The Living End Look Ahead to Their Great Southern Nights Show
Australian punk‑rock veterans The Living End are set to headline Great Southern Nights Live Fest in Tamworth on May 9, sharing the bill with Lime Cordiale, Jet, Thelma Plum and Kita Alexander. Frontman Chris Cheney says the mixed‑bill regional festival is a strategic move...
Best Australian Music of the Week: April 27th-May 3rd
Rolling Stone Australia’s weekly roundup spotlights the most compelling Australian releases from April 27 to May 3, featuring debut albums, singles, and collaborations across rock, country‑pop, and indie genres. Highlights include Mulga Bore Hard Rock’s “Big Train,” Rachael Fahim’s debut *Who You...
She Survived the FLDS Cult. Now, She’s Healing Through Music
Naomi “Nomz” Bistline, a former “spiritual wife” of Sam Bateman’s FLDS offshoot, is rebuilding her life after a 21‑month prison term by turning to music and psychology studies. Her story is featured in Netflix’s docuseries *Trust Me: The False Prophet*,...
Aldous Harding Announces New Zealand Tour
Aldous Harding announced a four‑city New Zealand tour for November 2026, timed with the May 8 release of her fourth album, Train on the Island. The record, co‑produced with John Parish, will be issued digitally, on CD, and in three limited‑edition vinyl formats....
See Polaris Perform ‘The Remedy’ at Red Rocks
Australian metalcore band Polaris hit a major milestone by performing at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, supporting Electric Callboy on the latter’s Tanzneid world tour. The show follows a recent stint opening for Linkin Park’s sold‑out Australian dates, underscoring the group’s...
The Onion and Tim Heidecker’s InfoWars Takeover Delayed by Texas Court
The Onion’s plan to hand control of InfoWars to comedian Tim Heidecker has been temporarily halted after the Texas Third Court of Appeals granted an emergency motion filed by Alex Jones’ lawyers. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for...
Trump Claims It’s Unconstitutional to Ask Congress to Authorise War
President Donald Trump told reporters that seeking congressional authorization for the ongoing war with Iran is "totally unconstitutional," arguing no other nation has done so. He cited the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval within 60 days, but claimed...
Jimi Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Lose U.K. Royalties Fight Against Sony Music, Hendrix Estate
A London High Court judge ruled that the 1966 recording agreement signed by Jimi Hendrix, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell gave producers worldwide copyright ownership, denying the heirs’ claim to royalties. The court affirmed that the Hendrix estate,...
5 Seconds of Summer Confirm AU/NZ Tour Support
Australian‑born pop‑rock band 5 Seconds of Summer announced an October‑November 2026 tour across six major cities in Australia and New Zealand, supporting their sixth studio album *Everyone’s a Star!* which entered the charts at No. 1. The tour will feature fellow Australian...
James Comey Responds to Indictment Over Seashell Photo: ‘I’m Still Not Afraid’
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in North Carolina on two counts—threatening to kill or injure President Donald Trump and transmitting that threat via Instagram. The indictment stems from a beach photo of...
In My Room X Taite Music Prize Special: Babe Martin
Rolling Stone AU/NZ is spotlighting the 2026 Taite Music Prize with an In My Room session featuring Babe Martin, the project of Auckland singer‑songwriter Zoë Larsen Cumming. Her debut EP, Not a Bee, but a Wasp, released on the Sunreturn...
In My Room X Taite Music Prize Special: Bub
Rolling Stone AU/NZ is spotlighting the 2026 Taite Music Prize with its In My Room video series, beginning with Bub, a genre‑blending band from Auckland led by Priya Sami. Their debut album *Can’t Even* generated multiple SRN Top 10 singles and saw...
The Rolling Stones Tease New Music with Cryptic Billboards Across Australia
The Rolling Stones have launched a cryptic billboard campaign in Sydney and Bondi, displaying the phrase “Vreemde Tongen” – Dutch for “Foreign Tongues” – alongside their iconic logo. The teasers point to a new album slated for July 2026, which...
Las Vegas’ Sick New World Meets the Metal Moment
After being canceled in 2025 due to financial and logistical hurdles, the Sick New World metal festival made a comeback on April 25 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The one‑day event featured headliners Korn, System of a Down, Ministry...
Watch Matt Corby Join Mumford & Sons On Stage in Melbourne
Australian singer‑songwriter Matt Corby joined Mumford & Sons onstage at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, delivering a live rendition of the band’s track “Here.” The appearance came hours after Corby’s fourth studio album, *Tragic Magic*, debuted at No. 1 on the Australian...
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...
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...