The Music – Australia's daily music and entertainment newsletter

The latest music news from TheMusic.com.au, covering Australia's daily music and entertainment scene, artists new releases and where to get new mp3 songs.

1. The Amity Affliction Drummer Joe Longobardi Announces His Departure

   Joe Longobardi spent eight years touring and recording with The Amity Affliction.

2. Final Names Revealed For 2026 Indie-Con & A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition

   This year's Indie-Con Australia conference and A2IM's Indie Week Australian Edition return to Adelaide next month.

3. RÜFÜS DU SOL Make History For Electronic Music At Madison Square Garden

   RÜFÜS DU SOL will perform four consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden this week, becoming the first electronic act to do so.

4. You Am I To Commemorate ‘Hourly Daily’ 30th Anniversary With String Quartet Shows

   You Am I will be joined by a string quartet as they celebrate 'Hourly, Daily' with a run of East Coast shows.

5. Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos Announce Intimate 2026 Headline Tour

   “I really can’t wait to get back onstage for a few nights and make some sweet noise with my mates,” Peter Garrett said.

6. Want To Meet The Rolling Stones & Hear Their New Album First? Here's How

   Pre-order the band's new album to win an invite to a playback of the record with members of the band in London!

7. 'Things Like That Don't Always Happen': Ocean Grove’s Sam Bassal Is The Architect Behind Modern Australian Metalcore

   Sam Bassal discusses becoming one of Australia’s most in demand producers, the world-wide success of Thornhill’s ‘BODIES’, and what to expect in 2026.

8. APRA AMCOS Unveils 2026 National Cultural Policy Submission

   APRA AMCOS' 'Made Here. Heard Everywhere.' submission is described as a "roadmap for the next chapter for Australian music".

9. Peter Combe Celebrates 'Toffee Apple' Reaching Two Million Streams

   "To celebrate, here I am on the sunny Gold Coast, wearing a bunch of Toffee Apple men on my feet," Combe shared.

10. 'A True Blue Legend': Musicians React To Daryl Braithwaite's Live Retirement

    As Daryl Braithwaite exits the live stage, some of his friends and musical comrades have shared memories and messages of support.

11. The Killers' Brandon Flowers Says His New Album Will Contain 'Country Western Music'

    Flowers indicated that he’d drawn inspiration from the music of his upbringing, including classic country stars Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

12. C.O.F.F.I.N. Sign To King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s p(doom) Records

    The band have also unleashed a new single and trailer for their forthcoming documentary, '10,000 Miles From Oslo.'

13. Bodyjar Drop Surprise New Single 'Sound Of The Stereo'

    'Sound of the Stereo' arrives ahead of Bodyjar's 'How It Still Works' 25th anniversary tour, which begins next month.

14. New Report Outlines The Full Depth Of Victoria's Vinyl Ecosystem

    "Victoria's direct-to-consumer vinyl economy exists because artists and labels choose to build it, one pressing run at a time," the report notes.

15. Parkway Drive Announce 'Killing Horizons' 2026 Australian Tour

    Parkway Drive will perform 'Killing with a Smile' and 'Horizons' in their entirety across two nights in five Australian cities this August.