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1. Are Ben Folds Five Reuniting?

   Ben Folds Five disbanded in 2000 and 2013, and briefly reunited in 2023 to commemorate a loved one.

2. Gang Of Youths Sell Out Sydney Opera House Shows Within Minutes

   "We were blown away by the response and quick sell outs," Gang of Youths said, encouraging fans to sign up for "all upcoming news."

3. Live Review: Ninajirachi, Lucy Bedroque, daine @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

   From 2025 Album of the Year to 2026’s must-see live act, Ninajirachi’s star is shining brighter than ever following an epic homecoming show.

4. Adelaide's Harvest Rock Festival To Take A Year Off In 2026

   "Good things take time, and we’re already working on future plans,” organisers told fans.

5. Serendipiti Announces Debut Headline Australian Tour

   Serendipiti – aka Brisbane artist Jess Chate – is embarking on her debut headline tour this winter.

6. Hooligan Hefs Takes On Linkin Park's 'Numb' For Like A Version

   Hooligan Hefs revealed that ‘Numb’ was one of his and his brother’s favourite songs growing up.

7. The Music's Friday Finds: The Week’s Best New Music – 3 July

   With our weekly updated playlist, Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear. Here are our picks released this week, July 3, 2026.

8. 'Something To Celebrate': One Dollar Short's Trent Crawford Is 50 Not Out, And He's Revisiting The Band To Commemorate It

   An Aussie punk-rock supergroup will be opening for Bodyjar's upcoming tour, revisiting one of the country's most underrated bands in One Dollar Short.

9. Xavier Rudd To Perform As Part Of Fundraiser At QPAC

   In an extra treat for attendees, Rudd will perform his new single, 'Part Of Life,' for the first time.

10. Against The Current Announce 2027 Australian Tour

    Against The Current have announced two exclusive Australian shows for early 2027, their first gigs in the country since 2023.

11. “Weird Al” Yankovic Rejects ‘Nice Pile Of Money’ To Appear In AI Commercial

    "I thought, 'Oh no, I can't be the poster boy for AI, forget it,'" Yankovic said.

12. Music Services Agency Good Intent Responds Following AI Artist Booking Controversy

    “We don’t support AI, we support genuine artists," said Good Intent's Founder and Director, Rob Carroll.

13. Hoodoo Gurus Expand 45th Anniversary Australian Tour

    New shows have been added in Brisbane and Adelaide due to phenomenal demand.

14. OP-ED: Madonna Is Back To Remind You That She's The (God) Mother Of Dance-Pop

    A sequel to 2005's lauded Confessions On A Dance Floor, Madonna's new album CONFESSIONS II celebrates her Detroit roots – and positions her as a leader of today's inter-generational electronic dance music movement.

15. Livestream Confirmed For Pitbull's Guinness World Record Attempt For Most Fans In Bald Caps

    Can't make it to the world record attempt in London? Tune into the 'Bald E Watch Party' on YouTube instead.