Graham Parker's second album was one of the most critically acclaimed British rock records of 1976, finishing second in The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics' poll. Five decades later, Parker's own reservations about the rushed sessions, his vocals and the production of Robert John "Mutt" Lange give the album a more complicated place in his catalogue.

Released on 22 October 1976, Elton John's ambitious double album broke from the commercial formula of his biggest years, bringing together gospel, orchestral pop, jazz and dance rhythms. Fifty years later, Blue Moves remains one of the records John has singled out as a personal favourite.

The Hollies' October 1966 American album brought together the Graham Gouldman-penned hit "Bus Stop", early recordings and a bass performance by John Paul Jones, two years before he joined Led Zeppelin. It also captures the end of Eric Haydock's tenure with the original lineup.

Joan Wasser will revisit every song from her 2006 debut, Real Life, on the March 2027 Australian tour, with Real Life Evolution featuring a version of "Save Me" recorded with Iggy Pop in a New Zealand hotel room.

John Butler and Danielle Caruana's artist-led program continues its work supporting emerging managers and self-managed artists, with the next cohort set to begin after applications close in November.

Underworld will play exclusive headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in March 2027, with two sets planned for each night. The Australian dates sit alongside appearances at Electric Avenue in New Zealand, WOMADelaide and Golden Plains, extending the electronic duo's latest run of live activity.

Released on 21 October 1996, Phil Collins' sixth solo album marked a change in direction after his departure from Genesis, trading much of the introspection of Both Sides for live drums, guitar-led arrangements and a broader rhythmic palette.

Two decades on from its release, Sarah Blasko's second album remains a pivotal chapter in her catalogue: a darker, more searching record that delivered her first ARIA Award and platinum status in Australia.

The experimental folk collective will stage their immersive rituals across seven dates in March, supported by Lilith Max at most shows, while work continues on a fourth studio album after a period of hiatus.

Taylor Momsen recruited the Foo Fighters musicians for a new take on one of her favourite songs from The Pretty Reckless' fifth album, Dear God.

After selling out capital city shows in 2026, Tania Doko and James Roche will take Bachelor Girl's reimagined debut album into regional Australia, with 30 dates across six states and territories planned for February to May 2027.

Released on 20 October 1986, John Farnham's Whispering Jack remains the highest-selling album by an Australian artist and the third biggest of all time in this country. Its story of near-collapse, a mortgaged house, a suburban garage and one unstoppable song still resonates four decades later.

Bon Jovi will play Melbourne's Marvel Stadium and Sydney's Accor Stadium in March 2027, marking the band's first Australian dates in more than eight years as the Forever Tour expands globally.

Released in the UK on 20 October 1986, Get Close delivered the Pretenders' two biggest Mainstream Rock hits and marked a turbulent turning point that left Chrissie Hynde as the sole remaining original member.

Released on 20 October 1986, Paul Young's third solo album shifted the balance toward original material and delivered three singles while earning platinum status in the UK.