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Angus Young AC/DC performing at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday 6 December 2015. They are in Australia on the final leg of their Rock Or Bust World Tour. photo by Ros O'Gorman

AC/DC Resume Live Shows With the Power Up Tour for 2025

AC/DC have played their first show for 2025 in Minneapolis. There are no surprises, no songs were added or dropped. The first show of 2025 mirrored the last show of 2024.

Tagged as: 70s, AC/DC, Australia, Minneapolis, Power Up, rock, setlist

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Garbage Premiere New Song ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’

by Paul Cashmere

Garbage have a new song ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’ and a brand new album on the way.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Garbage, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, rock, There’s No Future In Optimism, UK, USA

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Chaka Khan To Release Album Recorded With Prince

by Paul Cashmere

In 1984 Chaka Khan had a hit with the Prince song ‘I Feel For You’. What you might not know is that in 1998 Chaka Khan recorded a complete album with Prince but it was never released … until now.

Tagged as: 80s, Chaka Khan, I Feel For You, Prince, soul, USA

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John Lennon Estate Share Video of ‘Well Well Well’

by Paul Cashmere

The estate of John Lennon has premiered a music video of Lennon live performing ‘Well Well Well’ from the One To One concerts.

Tagged as: 70s, John Lennon, One To One, rock, UK, Well Well Well

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Suzanne Vega Channels Bob Dylan ‘I Want You’ for ‘Chambermaid’

by Paul Cashmere

The new Suzanne Vega song ‘Chambermaid’ is based on Bob Dylan’s ‘I Want You’.

Tagged as: 80s, folk, pop, Suzanne Vega, USA

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Baby Animals Cover The Motörhead Classic ‘Ace of Spades’ With Chris Cheney

by Paul Cashmere

Baby Animals have recruited Chris Cheney of The Living End for a ball-tearing version of Motörhead’s metal classic ‘Ace of Spades’.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Baby Animals, Chris Cheney, metal, Motorhead, rock

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Russell Morris Farewells Fans With ‘End of the Beginning’

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris ‘The Forever Tour’ now comes with a farewell song. ‘End of the Beginning’ is a brand new song from Russell, reflecting on an incredible 50+ year career. “It’s the end, but it’s the end of the beginning” the song goes.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, End of the Beginning, rock, Russell Morris, The Farewell Tour

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Dead Kennedys Announce Australia and New Zealand Dates for 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Dead Kennedys will return to Australia and New Zealand in September for the first shows since 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, Dead Kennedys, punk, USA

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Eskimo Joe Premiere New Song ‘Miracle Cure’

by Paul Cashmere

Eskimo Joe has a new song for 2025, ‘Miracle Cure’.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Eskimo Joe, indie, Miracle Cure, rock

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The Whitlams To Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

The Whitlams will team up with the iconic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in September.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, indie, Melbourne, Symphony Orchestra, The Whitlams

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard To Release 27th Album ‘Phantom Island’

by Paul Cashmere

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard will release their 27th album ‘Phantom Island’ soon.

Tagged as: 10s, alternative, Australia, indie, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard

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Sixx:A.M. ‘Prayers for the Damned’ and ‘Prayers for the Blessed’ Gets a Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere

Motley Crue bass player Nikki Sixx’s other band with Ashba, Sixx:A.M. is giving their last album ‘Prayer for the Damned’ and ‘Prayer for the Blessed’ a 10th anniversary (almost) make-over.

Tagged as: 00s, Ashba, metal, Nikki Sixx, Prayer for the Blessed, Prayer for the Damned, Sixx:A.M., USA

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Watch Corey Taylor Perform Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club

by Paul Cashmere

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor performed at the Spookla Horror Convention in Florida last weekend and to the horror of some performed a Chappell Roan song ‘Pink Pony Club’.

Tagged as: 90s, Chappell Roan, Corey Taylor, metal, Pink Pony Club, Slipknot, USA

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Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard Release ‘Gangsters’

by Paul Cashmere

Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard have a new track ‘Gangsters’ ahead of an album ‘Tall Tales’ due May 9 2025.

Tagged as: 20s, electronica, Mark Pritchard, Radiohead, Tall Takes, Thom Yorke, UK

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Wife of Weezer Member Charged With Attempted Murder

by Paul Cashmere

Weezer bass player Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian has been charged with attempted murder in Los Angeles after shooting at police.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Jillian Shriner, rock, Scott Shriner, USA, Weezer

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What Billie Joe Armstrong Thinks of Perry Farrell

by Music-News.com

Billie Joe Armstrong has recounted the time “f&cking asshole” Perry Farrell didn’t want Green Day to play Lollapalooza 1994.

Tagged as: alternative 90s, Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day, Lollapolooza, Perry Farrell, rock, USA

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The Sex Pistols Glen Matlock photo by Andrew Sladins

The Sex Pistols Dedicate Sydney Concert To Clem Burke

by Music-News.com

The Sex Pistols dedicated their latest concert to Blondie drummer Clem Burke.

Tagged as: 70s, Australian Tour, Blondie, Clem Burke, Frank Carter, Glen Matlock, Live Nation, Never Mind The Bollocks, Paul Cook, punk, Sex Pistols, Steve Jones, UK

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Christopher Cross Was Once Asked To Play On A Steely Dan Album But Didn’t

by Paul Cashmere

Christopher Cross almost got to play on Steely Dan’s ‘Gaucho’ album but didn’t.

Tagged as: 80s, Christopher Cross, Gaucho, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, Toto, USA

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Aerosmith ‘Toys In The Addict’ Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Aerosmith’s third album ‘Toys In The Addict’ was released 50 years ago on 8 April 1975.

Tagged as: 70s, Aerosmith, rock, Toys In The Addict, USA

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Gilbert O’Sullivan Talks Songwriting Today Swift and Gaga Style Verses Songwriting Then

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting today is a lot different to the formula of 50 years ago. The songs of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have a completely different structure to that of The Beatles. Gilbert O’Sullivan understands why.

Tagged as: 70s, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Lady Gaga, pop, Taylor Swift, UK

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Cam Muncey and the Delusions of Grandeur

Jet’s Cam Muncey Reveals Solo Project Cam Muncey & The Delusions Of Grandeur

by Paul Cashmere

Jet lead guitarist Cam Muncey has announced his solo project Cam Muncey & The Delusions of Grandeur and impending solo album.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Cam Muncey, Delusions of Grandeur, indie, Jet, rock

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Airbourne Gear Stolen From Melbourne Lockup

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne band Airbourne have had their gear stolen from a Melbourne lockup. Thieves took six guitars, as well as an old Mini Maton owned by the O’Keefe brother’s late father.

Tagged as: 00s, Airbourne, Australia, Heavy Rock, metal, rock

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Pete Best, The Original Drummer For The Beatles, Retires At 83

by Music-News.com

The Beatles’ original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music.

Tagged as: 60s, Pete Best, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Arcade Fire Announce Pink Elephant Album

by Music-News.com

Arcade Fire will release their new album, ‘Pink Elephant’, on May 9.

Tagged as: 00s, alternative, Arcade Fire, Canada, indie, Pink Elephant, rock

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Over 60 Killed At Rubby Perez Concert

by Music-News.com

At least 60 people have died and more than 150 taken to hospital after a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic club.

Tagged as: 80s, Dominica Republica, merenge, Rubby Pérez

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Lady Gaga To Bring Mayhem Ball Tour To Australia In December

by Paul Cashmere

Lady Gaga has announced new shows for Australia with dates for The Mayhem Ball set for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in December.

Tagged as: 00s, Australian Tour, Lady Gaga, Live Nation, pop, The Mayhem tour, USA

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Stan Lynch Recalls Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Backing Bob Dylan In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

In 1986 Bob Dylan toured Australia with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as his backing band.

Tagged as: 20s, Bob Dylan, rock, Speaker Wars, Stan Lynch, The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty, USA

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Bruce Springsteen Shares ‘Rain On the River’ Lyric Video

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Springsteen has shared a lyric video for ‘Rain On The River’, a track from the upcoming box set of unreleased Springsteen album ‘Tracks II’.

Tagged as: 80s, Bruce Springsteen, rock, The Lost Albums, Tracks II, USA

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David Bowie’s Daughter Lexi Jones Shares First Songs ‘Along The Road’ and ‘The Edge’

by Paul Cashmere

David Bowie’s 24-year old daughter Lexi Jones is following her father’s career with her first songs ‘Along The Road’ and ‘The Edge’ over the weekend.

Tagged as: 20s, Along The Road, David Bowie, Iman, indie, Lexi Jones, The Edge, USA

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John Butler Premieres New Song ‘Trippin On You’

by Paul Cashmere

John Butler has a new song ‘Trippin On You’.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, John Butler, roots, Summersalt, Trippin On You

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← Previous Entries

Garbage Premiere New Song ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’

Garbage have a new song ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’ and a brand new album on the way.

2 days ago

Baby Animals Cover The Motörhead Classic ‘Ace of Spades’ With Chris Cheney

Baby Animals have recruited Chris Cheney of The Living End for a ball-tearing version of Motörhead’s metal classic ‘Ace of Spades’.

3 days ago

Eskimo Joe Premiere New Song ‘Miracle Cure’

Eskimo Joe has a new song for 2025, ‘Miracle Cure’.

3 days ago

The Whitlams To Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Whitlams will team up with the iconic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in September.

3 days ago

Watch Corey Taylor Perform Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor performed at the Spookla Horror Convention in Florida last weekend and to the horror of some performed a Chappell Roan song ‘Pink Pony Club’.

3 days ago

Wife of Weezer Member Charged With Attempted Murder

Weezer bass player Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian has been charged with attempted murder in Los Angeles after shooting at police.

3 days ago