Stage names have long taken ordinary musicians and transformed into icons of the music world. Let's reflect on the moments in which many of these names were first adopted.

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, 2 October 2026.

Amy Shark led a tribute to rugby stars Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, both of whom were diagnosed with motor neurone disease this year.

With Morello set to perform alongside Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Public Enemy, and many others, your weekend viewing is sorted.

The release of 1965's 'Rubber Soul 'marked The Beatles’ transformation from teddy boy rock group to experimental stoners – this was their self-described “pot album”, after all.

From getting arrested in Perth to writing classic films, Dave Warner reflects on 50 years of suburban rock.

As Australian rock legends Sunnyboys prepare to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their lauded debut with a box set and one-off reunion, founding members Peter Oxley and Richard Burgman look back over their unconventional journey.

After 13 long years, A Perfect Circle are returning to Australia, and with new music in their back pockets, founding guitarist Billy Howerdel checks in to share his excitement.

"After extensive research, clinical assessment and absolutely no musical rehearsal… Baby arriving February 2027," Donovan wrote.

"This is the first time in 15 years that I am an independent artist. Finally owning my own music & releasing it myself," Wonderland said.

Turnstile, a band that delivered the first-ever stage dive on NPR's 'Tiny Desk' series, performs on 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend.