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1. 'It Was A Real Humbling Experience': The Mavis's & Ratcat Interview Each Other

   Ahead of their appearances at this year's Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival, The Mavis's and Ratcat interview each other about unexpected reunions, old-school audiences, and more.

2. Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Women Festival Line-up

   The festival features performers such as Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Doechii, Garbage, and more, plus special guests Karen O, Stevie Nicks, and Sarah McLachlan.

3. Influential Record Executive & Producer Clive Davis Passes Away, Aged 94

   “He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”

4. Alex James On Britpop Classical: “These Songs Have Found A Whole New Audience”

   After premiering Britpop Classical at the 2025 edition of Big Feastival, held annually on his Cotswolds farm, Alex James is all set to tour this orchestral celebration of “a golden age of British pop music” Down Under.

5. Long Lost Deftones Album 'Eros' Reportedly Leaks After 18 Years

   Originally recorded in 2008, 'Eros' was shelved after Deftones' bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a car accident that left him in a comatose state.

6. Madonna Claims Biopic Was Scrapped Due To ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Over Budget

   “I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget,” Madonna shared.

7. Keith Richards Says The Rolling Stones May Cease Traditional Touring In Favour Of Residencies

   “I don’t know if tours are possible... But I do see the possibility of us doing residency somewhere,” Richards explained in a recent interview.

8. Kylie Minogue To Star Alongside Quentin Tarantino In Jamie Adams' 'Tangled Up In Blue'

   Both Minogue and Tarantino have been spotted filming in Wales over the weekend.

9. Henry Moodie Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   The young British breakout star returns to Australia in October for his biggest headline shows to date.

10. National Indigenous Music Awards Unveil Performers For 2026 Event

    The National Indigenous Music Awards return to the Darwin Amphitheatre this August, and will spotlight performers such as Baker Boy, Electric Fields and more.

11. James Blake Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    James Blake returns to Australia for the first time since 2019 this December.

12. Mudhoney, Barkaa, I Heart Hiroshima & More Lead Line-up For 4ZZZ's ZED51 Celebration

    “Music is a universal language and we here at 4ZZZ look forward to sharing some of our favourite acts, from near and afar, with you (our community) at ZED51."

13. Keli Holiday Inks Global Publishing Deal With BMG

    “To be part of a family like that is a true honour and I can’t wait to see what we do in the future together," says Keli Holiday.

14. Pegassi Announces Debut Australian Tour Dates

    The Belgian producer and DJ will touch down in Australia for his debut performances this December.

15. Power Pick 22/06/26: Tobiahs - 'Stay With Me Through The Night'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.