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.

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.

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

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.

The stars of one of the most popular series of all time will be heading to Australia this January.

Thankfully, bassist Tom Switlek is doing "well," and paramedics were on site to assist him.

"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.

Discussing their Like a Version, The Temper Trap's Dougy Mandagi said he was “taken aback” by 'Sign of the Times' when he first heard it.

To celebrate the release of her new album, 'Overnight Success,' Ella Hooper has bared her soul for The Music – track by track.