Some fans might complain about waiting a couple of years for a record. Peking Duk fans complained about 16 years. But what about when it takes almost six decades?

With the playlist, Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, August 28, 2026.

“I can’t wait to bring this live performance directly to fans and share my new album WILDCHILD with you all,” Warren said of the forthcoming livestream.

In this offbeat concert film shot at a Mexican restaurant, the pub-punk sparkplugs re-imagine themselves as a country act – or do they?

All the information on how to get your entitled refunds in the wake of Post Malone's Australian tour postponement.

The rapper-turned-country star has pushed back his 2026 visit, while cancelling his Strummingbird festival appearances.

Live, Stone Temple Pilots and 4 Non Blondes will tour Australia together in early 2027, joined by special guests Magic Dirt.

Founding co-frontman Charlie Rooke explains how The Sharp’s second career phase is giving their ‘90s halcyon days a run for its money in the fun stakes.

From blues solo records to film producing, Slash reveals what keeps his passion alive for Guns N' Roses live shows before returning to Australia - and recalls being humbled by Aussies on their first visit.

“Signing a global deal ahead of my debut EP Child’s Play is a dream come true,” Maple said.