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, 30 October 2026.

From chart hits like 'So Long' to fifty years on the road, John Watts reflects on art punk survival before Fischer-Z's 2026 Australian tour.

Kevin Parker described Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose' as a "childhood favourite" after discovering it on 'Batman Forever.'

A second date at Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley marks Nickelback's only new show on a sold-out Australian run.

"When we saw how many people missed out on tickets, we knew we couldn't leave it there," said Bernard Fanning.

5 Seconds of Summer launched their highly anticipated Australian tour in Brisbane with a 27-song set featuring fan favourites and new tracks.

As Iron Maiden’s Australian tour with very special guests Megadeth approaches, Dave Mustaine reflects on career, legacy, Megadeth’s final chapter, and life at home with his beloved pet chihuahua, Romeo.

"Did we go far enough?" Saturday Night Live UK stars Ania Magliano and Paddy Young reflect on the series' first two seasons and newfound international fame.

The Australian Music Touring Network hosts a new, free online national platform for live music venues across the country.

Two Door Cinema Club are heading back to Australia to celebrate fifteen massive years of their major record, 'Tourist History.' Joining them are beloved UK indie favourites The Vaccines, celebrating 15 years of their own debut, 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?' Boy, what a pairing.