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 no longer in good faith remain a member and co-sign the decisions constantly being made FOR this band," wrote guitarist AJ Rebollo.

'I Will Always Love You' wasn't on the printed setlist, but Paul Kelly opted for a classy tribute to Dolly Parton nonetheless.

triple j's One Night Stand takes over Griffith, New South Wales, this Saturday (5 September).

Elordi was in conversation with director Ridley Scott, promoting the science fiction film 'The Dog Stars.'

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

The net proceeds from Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields will be given to ten nonprofits.

"I haven’t done an official remix since 2012, and I wasn’t sure I ever would again… But iPod Touch is one of my favourite dance tracks in recent memory," Madeon said.