'Support artists, not algorithms': Jungle Merchandise opens a new retail and culture hub in Marrickville, celebrating local music culture.

Guy Sebastian and former manager Titus Day have settled their long-running legal dispute. Read both parties' statements below.

After a record-breaking US tour, RÜFÜS DU SOL will be stepping back from touring to record new music.

AI-generated music is now heading to your turntable, thanks to the folks at Suno.

“Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don't like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI-generated,” Spotify explain.

Melbourne Park will transform into a three-day celebration of Australian live music, culture, and the NFL next month.

Ahead of BIGSOUND 2026, emerging Aussie artists break down cost of living, AI, live venue shortages, and social media burnout as some of their biggest challenges.

Dave Hill will join previous tourmates Puscifer as a special guest on A Perfect Circle's 2026 Australian tour.

One of Australia's most legendary voices is hitting the big screen, and we want to send you and a friend to see it!

Well aware of the cost-of-living crisis, The Rubens have lowered ticket prices to make them more affordable for fans.

In the wake of Bill Armstrong AM's passing, Christie Eliezer reflects on the storied career and impact of the audio and recording pioneer.

Olly Arkins led the AFA through one of the most tumultuous periods for the music festival industry in Australia.

Music accountant and ALMBC Treasurer Kylie Thompson breaks down how new Pay Day Super rules are impacting sole trader artists and local live music venues.

Men At Work are teasing that they’ll be playing “all the classics you know and love” when they're on tour later this year.

Briggs opens up about why his shift from rap to hardcore in BIG NOTER shouldn't surprise anyone, subverting genre norms and bringing the band to intimate, sweaty rooms across Australia.

"We are absolutely devastated that we cannot continue this tour," Rose Tattoo shared with fans on social media.

The Queens Of The Stone Age frontman risked a $10,000 fine for lighting a cigarette in the Detroit stadium.

"One of the more powerful ways we connect with music is through song lyrics. Sometimes, the lyrics of a song can feel like they’re reaching into the very depths of our soul."

The Black Wreath has been instrumental in the careers of artists like Southeast Desert Metal, Mulga Bore Hard Rock, and many others.

Ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND, Blake Benson, founder of Project A&R and Kyro Clipping, has shared some essential social media tips for emerging artists.

Ahead of their 23 years of 'Sans Souci' tour, Jay Whalley of Frenzal Rhomb discusses getting arrested by a fan, Russell Crowe reaching out, and that infamous Kyle & Jackie O moment.

Pinky Beecroft, formerly the frontman of Machine Gun Fellatio, is returning to the scene with his first album in nearly two decades.

After three decades in the music industry, Phil Jamieson is still finding inspiration in unexpected places. With '10Charlie', the Grinspoon frontman embraces fresh stories, hard-earned perspectives, and the simple joy of playing to crowds big and small.

All the action from Yothu Yindi's first return to Brisbane in almost three decades.

"AMIN is thrilled to announce the stage one launch of the Australian Music Touring Network, a project we’ve been working on behind the scenes over the past two years," said Acting General Manager of AMIN, Emily Tulloch.

Olivia Dean's massive arena tour touches down in Australia in October - and has had a major venue upgrade in New Zealand.

This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

"No-one is more bummed about this than me, but I can’t stand up let alone play a gig at the moment."

The long-awaited trial into the murder of Tupac Shakur begins this week, following years of delays.

“This isn’t goodbye, just see you soon.”

From Baker Boy winning three prestigious awards to Marlene Cummins and Saltwater Band being inducted into the Hall of Fame, this year's NIMAs spotlighted First Nations talent.

The Adelaide indie folk darlings fire off takes on takes, start scene beef, rewrite 'Jurassic Park' – and yes, eventually, get to their brilliant new album 'The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot'.

Boyz II Men's upcoming tour with Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe has been met with phenomenal demand, with two huge shows sold out and multiple dates up to final tickets.

Gang of Youths returned home with a reflective, playful and emotionally charged Opera House set, balancing stripped-back intimacy with the euphoric release of their biggest anthems.

Suzi Quatro returns to Australia for a run of headline shows and Red Hot Summer Tour festival dates in November and December.

"He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness," Orbit's family and friends said.

Phoebe Bridgers' forthcoming album, 'Lost Weekend,' is scheduled for release next Friday.

Tickets remain for the Sydney and Wellington shows, with promoters noting that Sydney's Accor Stadium offers "the final chance to witness one of the biggest rock events in Australian history."

With the playlist, Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, August 7, 2026.

Additional speakers, as well as the full Summit program, will be announced in the coming weeks.

"You complained, we listened."

While 'Gapu Djarimi' inspires listeners to hit the dance floor, its subject matter is haunting.

Enter now to win a double pass to see them perform the first night of the tour live in Perth!

“I think this has been an exercise in audacity and asking for what you want," says Bachelor Girl's Tania Doko. "I have completely no shame.”

August is the final month of operation, and one last party to farewell The Bendi is happening in a few weeks.

The Beautiful Monument discuss their first new album in seven years, the real life grief behind the album, and leaving Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee on read.

The EP also finds Arena putting her own spin on songs by Frank Ocean, Depeche Mode, and Duran Duran.

Massive Attack were not simply planting the idea of corruption, greed and carnage; they were downright beating it into us.

Vera Blue aimed to perform a “very haunting version” of Creep that still nods to the original.

Massive Attack's first Australian tour in 16 years began in Brisbane last night and will soon continue in Sydney and Melbourne.