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Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar found dead aged 44
The drummer from the popular 2000s rock band had last been seen on November 4.
Photo shows Bob Bryar, a blonde man at a drum kit.ARIA Awards 2024: Royel Otis takes home four awards and Troye Sivan three
See the full list of winners from the 2024 ARIA Awards.
Photo shows Royel Otis have seen major success this year and earned eight nominations.Rory dreams of being a famous drummer, and his ADHD might help him get there
The 15-year-old used to think his diagnosis was a burden. Now the budding young musician realises it is helping him play to his strengths.
Photo shows Rory standing on his family property. He has a mullet and is wearing a hoodie.Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
Lesh had previously survived bouts of prostate cancer, bladder cancer and a 1998 liver transplant necessitated by the debilitating effects of a hepatitis C infection and years of heavy drinking.
Photo shows Man stands on stage playing bass guitarThese frontmen wanted to create music 'Something For Kate and Powderfinger would run an absolute mile from'
When Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey joined forces, repeating themselves was out. Subverting the expectations of Powderfinger and Something For Kate fans was in.
Photo shows Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey pose wearing matching business suits.Coldplay have released one of their last albums. But is it any good?
The latest from Coldplay leads this week's new albums, including releases from Australian country music legend Kasey Chambers and Radiohead side project The Smile.
Photo shows Coldplay pose in upcycled fashion against a clear blue skyOasis announce Australian tour dates — and no dynamic pricing
The British band announce Sydney and Melbourne dates, marking first Australian tour since 2005.
Photo shows Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis pose in jackets in front of a beige backdrop.The Cruel Sea's first new music in 23 years inspired by 'early Cruel Sea', says Tex Perkins
The influential Australian group has shared the sunny title track to their upcoming seventh album, which is inspired by "early Cruel Sea", says iconic frontman Tex Perkins.
Photo shows Five member of The Cruel Sea pose by a yellow pick-up track and panel shed.The Cure release 'Alone', their first new song in 16 years
It's the first song from the English goth rock band's forthcoming record, Songs of a Lost World, which is due out in November.
Photo shows Robert Smith, a 65-year-old man in make-up, holds a microphone stand on stage as he sings, his guitar at his waist.Divinyls smash I Touch Myself isn't just catchy. It's a transgressive hit that busted sexual taboos
An ode to self-pleasure that became a breast cancer awareness anthem, the Divinyls’ chart-topping hit shows how songs about sex change over time.
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Photo shows Chrissy Amphlett pouts for the camera by a stairwell and vase of white flowers for 'I Touch Myself' music videoDid you fall in love with Angie McMahon's album? Good news, she's released a bonus EP of cathartic tunes
Five of the best new releases this week, from dance music star Jamie xx and hip hop legend LL Cool J to Angie McMahon, Ben Lee and Nilüfer Yanya.
Photo shows Angie McMahon stares wistfully out of a window with a hills hoist in the reflection, framed by a jar and plantsJon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge
Jon Bon Jovi has helped to persuade a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety.
Photo shows Jon Bon Jovi Nashville bridge video stillAustralia's dark musical prince Nick Cave rediscovers joy in one of our favourite new albums
It's been a massive fortnight for new albums — here are five of the best, from Nick Cave, Missy Higgins, Fred again.. and more.
Photo shows Close up portrait of Nick Cave, serious expression, wearing a suit and tieSeven years on from Chester Bennington's shock death, Linkin Park return with new singer
No longer numb: Linkin Park have announced their first new music and live shows since 2017. But who is their new singer? And what is the fan reaction?
Photo shows The six members of Linkin Park pose against a dark grey backrdopHer song Espresso has been caught in your head for weeks. But is Sabrina Carpenter's new album any good?
We bring you the best new albums worth hearing this week, including Sabrina Carpenter's sugary pop, Fontaines D.C.'s bleak Irish post-punk and Emily Wurramara's warm and heartfelt return.
Photo shows Sabrina Carpenter close up headshot on a red carpet, red lipstick and the strap of her sparkly dress visibleOasis are reforming — here's everything you need to know
After 15 years of trading insults and refuting any suggestion they might reform, Liam and Noel Gallagher will reunite Oasis to headline a series of live shows next year.
Photo shows Oasis credit Dave Hogan GettyImagesCryptic social media posts by Liam and Noel Gallagher spark rumours Oasis could reunite
The brothers behind one of the biggest bands of the nineties have hinted they don't look back in anger and a reunion is on the cards.
Photo shows Oasis mebers during a press op in Hong Kong 2006The men behind two massive rock bands are 'sort of naked' in this new rockumentary
Omar and Cedric tells the story of how childhood friends Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala overcame break-ups, addiction, loss and betrayal to make ferociously complex music.
Photo shows 2003 photo shoot of The Mars Volta's curly-haired Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-ZavalaCrowded House leads Bluesfest's final ever line-up
Bluesfest is ending in 2025. Here are the first 20 acts locked in to help send off the long-running Easter event in style.
Photo shows A collage of Bluesfest 2025 acts Crowded House, Gary Clark Jr., Allison Russell, Tones And I, Vance Joy and Fanny LumsdenGrinspoon's first album in 12 years — whatever, whatever — arrives at the perfect time
From a surprise Jack White release to the latest from Aussie music mainstays, here's five albums worth your time this week.
Photo shows Four members of Aussie band Grinspoon pose in suits on white photo screen.