Dan Condon

Cold Chisel was over. America beckoned. And Jimmy Barnes was terrified. This is the story of the album that made him, and the song that saved him.

Foo Fighters, one of the biggest bands in the world, will play just one small Australian city when they travel out here in January.

Park Waves festival, set for February 2026, has been cancelled amid economic challenges, joining a growing list of scrapped Australian music events.

Sensitive song-smiths, reinvented boy bands, rock and rap upstarts — it's all here in an Ausmusic Month edition of the best new music.

The ARIAs belonged to two relative underdogs this year. Don't know who they are? It's time to pay attention. 

Carla Geneve returns with a national tour on the back of her fearless new album. See dates and details here.

Josh Pyke celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a slew of shows nationwide. 

The renowned singer-songwriter is on the road in support of her eighth album. Now, more than ever, she knows how to focus on what matters. 

It's been 50 years since Split Enz's debut album. Now they're getting the band back together for a string of arena dates in next year.

Another year, another ripping selection of Australian artists vying for J Awards glory!

The nominees vying for the coveted triple j Australian Album of the Year award is a heavy list, with some truly outstanding work produced in the last 12 months.

From indie rock to children's TV icon, David McCormack has done it all — and now he's back with a new album and zero expectations.

From Lily Allen's devastating divorce record to Tame Impala's polarising return, here are October's best new music releases.

A new festival slated for later this year will feature massive international stars who have never toured Australia before. 

Icons, innovators, and unexpected gems — WOMADelaide's 2026 line-up promises a truly unique festival experience.

Shooter Jennings unearthed a treasure trove of unreleased recordings from his legendary father Waylon, revealing a tender, soulful side of the outlaw icon that history forgot.

Even in a crowded field, Rochelle Jordan's Through The Wall stands tall as one of the best dance/R&B albums of the year.

Mike Skinner made one of the most compelling concept albums of the 2000s. Now he'll play it in full on an Australian tour.

Another huge cast of incredible acts are set to descend upon the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre.

As the 70-year-old songwriter prepares his 30th album, he talks about the music that has driven him creatively.

HAAi wanted to craft an electronic album with a human heart. Humanise positively hums with life.

A stacked line-up of favourites come together to make Echuca the centre of the Australian music universe for one weekend in February.

From the pain of racism to the joy of love, Gregory Porter's voice carries it all with power and purpose.

While Taylor Swift's new album might be dominating the conversation, some of the best records of the year also arrived in September, from Olivia Dean to Nine Inch Nails.

Troy Cassar-Daley and Brad Cox lead a massive line-up of country music talent in one of the finest locations around.