In My Room with Aro
Award‑winning Te Tiriti‑based duo Aro has dropped their new album *Tāwauwau*, a collection inspired by a year of full‑time caravan living with their children across New Zealand’s mountains and coasts. The record weaves themes of faith, whānau and everyday wonder, moving from the hopeful single “Puna Ora” to the tension‑filled “Mundane”. To promote the release, Aro performed three stripped‑back tracks for Rolling Stone AU/NZ and announced a national tour from late March to early May 2026, kicking off with a launch at CubaDupa.
Alex Warren’s Global Rise Is Hitting Australia and New Zealand Next
Alex Warren is returning to Australia and New Zealand for a multi‑city tour after a Grammy nomination and surpassing 50 million monthly listeners. His breakout hit “Ordinary” dominated the ARIA chart for 17 weeks and earned 7× Platinum in Australia and 4×...
Don McLean Returns to Australia for ‘American Pie’ 55th Anniversary Tour
Don McLean is embarking on an Australian tour in October 2026 to mark the 55th anniversary of his iconic song “American Pie.” The 81‑year‑old singer‑songwriter will perform a stripped‑back set featuring the classic hit alongside staples such as “Vincent,” “Castles in...
Mark Hoppus Says Violent Soho Are Getting Back Together as Band Join Him on Stage in Sydney
Mark Hoppus announced that Australian rock band Violent Soho are reuniting during his Sydney Opera House show, bringing members Luke Boerdam and James Tidswell onstage for an acoustic rendition of “Dammit.” The claim coincides with the ten‑year anniversary of the...
MAY-A Delivers a Grunge Cover of Stevie Nicks’ ‘Edge of Seventeen’ for Like a Version
Australian singer‑songwriter MAY‑A performed a grunge‑styled cover of Stevie Nicks’ 1981 hit “Edge of Seventeen” on Triple J’s “Like a Version”. The rendition swaps the iconic riff for layered live‑guitar distortion, building from a soft opening into a heavy breakdown...
Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor and US Photographer Urged to Explore Settlement in Copyright Dispute
An LA court has ordered Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers and U.S. photographer Jamie Nelson to explore a settlement in their ongoing copyright dispute. Nelson asserts she holds sole rights to the "Champagne Problems" photo series published in...
‘It Was the End of the World For Me’: After a Very Public Divorce, Morgan Evans Rediscovers Himself on ‘Steel...
Australian country star Morgan Evans has released his new album "Steel Town" on March 20, marking his first record since a highly publicised divorce from Kelsea Ballerini. After a two‑year hiatus in his hometown of Newcastle, the album reflects a...
Robbie Williams Announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
British pop icon Robbie Williams announced a 2026 stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand, slated for November. The tour supports his 13th studio album, *Britpop*, which features collaborations with Chris Martin, Tony Iommi and others. Dates include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle (his first...
Watch Demi Lovato Showcase Her Vocal Prowess With ‘Ghost’ on ‘Fallon’
Demi Lovato appeared on The Tonight Show, delivering a piano‑accompanied performance of her ballad “Ghost.” In the interview she highlighted her recent wedding, the release of her album “It’s Not That Deep,” and her new cookbook “One Plate at a...
‘A Beautiful Journey’: Ed O’Brien on His Stunningly Deep Solo Album and Radiohead’s Future
Ed O'Brien, longtime Radiohead guitarist, is set to release his deeply personal solo album *Blue Morpho* on May 22, after four years of writing, recording, and introspection. The record, shaped by his battle with depression, nature walks in Wales, and collaborations with...
Ed O’Brien Hints at 2027 Radiohead Australia Tour
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien revealed the band is targeting a headline tour of Australia in 2027, following their return to the stage after a seven‑year hiatus. The group plans to tour North America, South America, and Asia/Oceania, but will sit...
LANY Announce 2026 Australian Dates for Their Expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour
Alt‑pop trio LANY has added four Australian dates to its expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour, kicking off in Perth on October 27 and wrapping in Brisbane on November 22, 2026. The shows follow the band’s 2024 Australian leg and will showcase...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins Best Original Song — But Isn’t Allowed to Finish Acceptance Speech
The Oscar ceremony awarded the K‑Pop‑infused track “Golden” from *KPop Demon Hunters* the Best Original Song trophy, but the songwriters’ acceptance speech was abruptly silenced when the orchestra resumed and the microphone was muted. The film also captured Best Animated...
Noah Kahan Considers the Weight of Fame on Reflective Single ‘Porch Light’
Noah Kahan released the reflective single “Porch Light,” the second track from his upcoming album The Great Divide, due April 24 on Mercury Records. The song was co‑written with acclaimed producer Aaron Dessner and recorded at Long Pond Studio in...
Alex Warren Wanted to Leave Grammys After Performance Malfunction: ‘I Was Distraught’
Alex Warren entered the 2026 Grammy Awards as a Best New Artist nominee and performed his hit "Ordinary" in a medley, only to discover his in‑ear monitors failed moments before stepping onstage. Despite the malfunction, he continued the set, battling...
Up-And-Coming Aotearoa Artists: Double Parked
West Auckland five‑piece Double Parked are spearheading a new wave of Aotearoa indie guitar bands with their second EP, Rosary. The record, described as “post‑surf,” fuses surf‑rock swagger with post‑punk reverb while tackling mental‑health struggles and twenty‑something anxieties. The band’s...
$100 Million-Backed Global Film Studio Planned for Greater Sydney
The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
HEADSEND Announce Debut EP, Australian Tour Dates
Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...
Vera Ellen, Ringlets, Jude Kelly and More New Zealand Acts Are Heading to The Great Escape 2026
The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand have forged a landmark partnership, naming New Zealand the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The deal includes an exclusive takeover of the...