The Red Hot Summer Tour has once again expanded its footprint across Australia, confirming four new dates that will see the festival land in Mornington, Hervey Bay, Hillarys and Sandstone Point. The 2026 run will continue the event's long-standing tradition of delivering a star-studded, all-Australian bill across some of the country's most scenic outdoor venues, and this year's edition is anchored by one of the nation's most revered storytellers, Paul Kelly.

Taylor Swift had 10 Top 10 singles; Australia had none by Jeff Jenkins No Australian song hit number one in 2025. In fact, an Australian single failed to crack the Top 20. It’s believed to be the first time in chart history that a homegrown hit has not reached the Top 20.

A previously unreleased recording from the late Mike Finnigan has emerged, offering a powerful preview of a long awaited final statement from one of American music's most respected behind the scenes figures. My Credit Didn't Go Through is the first track released from Mike Finnigan, a posthumous, self titled album due on March 20 via Forty Below Records.

Swedish theatrical rock institution Ghost have opened another chapter in their meticulously curated mythology, officially releasing their cover of Pet Shop Boys' Its A Sin to digital streaming platforms for the first time. The track, long considered a collector's item, was previously available only as a 7-inch vinyl bonus single included with deluxe editions of Ghost's 2018 album Prequelle. Its arrival on streaming services now places the song firmly back into the band's active canon, coinciding with the launch of the latest instalment in Ghost's ongoing webisode series.

Rising American pop artist Audrey Hobert has confirmed her first full North American headline tour, marking a major new chapter in a career that has rapidly moved from behind-the-scenes songwriting to centre-stage performances. The tour follows a run of intimate, completely sold-out club shows across the United States and Canada late last year and positions Hobert as one of the most closely watched emerging artists of 2026.

Jay Buchanan has stepped further into his own creative orbit with the release of True Black, the second song revealed from his forthcoming debut solo album Weapons Of Beauty, due on February 6, 2026. Best known as the voice and primary lyricist of Grammy nominated rock band Rival Sons, Buchanan's solo work finds him exploring a more intimate, spiritually charged sound that draws deeply on American roots music and personal reflection.

Fresh from an extraordinary run of sold out documentary screenings across Canada, Bif Naked has returned with new music that draws a direct line between reflection and confrontation. The Canadian icon has released the new single and music video Snowblinded, lifted from her 2025 studio album Champion, extending a period of renewed creative focus that has reconnected her with audiences on multiple fronts.

Black Stone Cherry have joined forces with Theory Of A Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly for a new recording of ‘Don't You (Forget About Me)', placing a distinctly modern hard rock lens over the Simple Minds classic. The track arrives as the latest preview from the band's forthcoming EP Celebrate, due for release on 6 March via Mascot Records.

Polaris are stepping into new territory with the launch of Life’s A Beach, their first-ever curated summer event, set to take over the Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda next month. Designed as a one-day celebration of heavy music by the band themselves, the event brings together a carefully selected lineup of Australian and international artists and marks another major milestone in a period of extraordinary momentum for the Sydney metalcore outfit.

The Devil Wears Prada have officially released Play The Old Shit, the previously hidden track that appeared exclusively at the end of the vinyl edition of their ninth album Flowers, bringing a long-rumoured moment into the open for fans worldwide. The song is now available across all streaming platforms, extending the life and conversation around an album that has marked a significant creative chapter for the Ohio metalcore veterans.

Madison Beer has entered a defining new chapter with the release of her third studio album Locket, arriving alongside the official video for the new single Bad Enough. Issued through Epic Records, the album positions Beer firmly in the upper tier of contemporary pop, reflecting both artistic growth and the commercial momentum she has built steadily over the past decade.

ARIA No.1 artist Meg Mac has revealed details of her fourth studio album, It's My Party, set for release on February 20, 2026. The Australian singer-songwriter also prepares to embark on a national theatre tour in support of the record.

The life and career of rock icon Billy Idol is set to be explored on the big screen in the feature-length documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which will receive a wide theatrical release in early 2026. Evan Saxon Productions has acquired the global theatrical rights to the film, which was directed by three-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios.

Multi-platinum pop superstar Kesha has unveiled a brand-new version of her fan favourite “Glow.” featuring Melbourne trio Blusher, released today via Kesha Records.

Australian rock icon John Brewster of The Angels delivered a career-spanning moment last night in Adelaide, joining Brisbane punk-garage trio Dune Rats during their support set for Yungblud's Idols Tour at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Together, they performed the legendary pub rock anthem “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again,” creating a historic moment that bridged generations of Australian rock fans.