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1. The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums Of 2026

   From The Kid LAROI to Karnivool, Telenova, Pacific Avenue, Kisschasy, and many more, these are The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums of 2026.

2. Venues: New Openings in Canberra & Sydney, Townsville Petition For Foos, Theatre Delay, Jail Sentences, Lady Gaga Numbers & More

   From record numbers, to sponsors, openings, and legal matters, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

3. Ollie Wards Announces His Departure As TikTok's Director Of Music

   Wards took on the role of TikTok's Director Of Music for Australia and New Zealand in 2020, having previously spent a decade as Content Director at triple j.

4. The WA Music Festival That Doesn’t Focus On Headline Acts: ‘It’s About The Whole Event’

   35 years since it first launched, WA's Nannup Music Festival is going strong, with Festival Director spending the past 17 years in the driver's seat.

5. Don West Signs With Kobalt

   "We’re thrilled to be working with Don and his team as more people discover his remarkable talent," said Kobalt's Briese Abbott.

6. Music Victoria Unveils 'Victorian Artists Roundtable'

   Members include Alice Ivy, Briggs, Nina Las Vegas, Mickey Cavs of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard fame, and many others.

7. Black Flag Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   The tour marks the legendary punk band's first Australian shows in three years.

8. 4 Non Blondes To Release Their Long-Awaited Second Album 34 Years After Their Debut

   4 Non Blondes, led by Linda Perry, are preparing to return to the studio to record their long-awaited second album.

9. James Reyne Reclaims The Legacy Of Australian Crawl – 40 Years After They Split

   James Reyne has never enjoyed looking back, but something has shifted in the past few years. Reyne has now embraced Australian Crawl’s legacy.

10. 'It's The Sound Of Me Stepping Into Freedom': Kesha Is Rewriting Her Own Story

    More than 15 years since she debuted into the world with the ubiquitous 'TiK ToK,' Kesha's new album, 'Period,' sees the acclaimed artist let go of the pain as she creates a safe space and expertly embraces a rare second chance.

11. Josh Groban: "There Are Times Where I'm The One Who Gets In My Own Way"

    The powerhouse singer chats insecurity, authenticity, and his meteoric rise to fame ahead of his upcoming world tour.

12. Spotify Could Give You ACTUAL Control Of Your Algorithm

    Spotify is rolling out a beta test in New Zealand that lets users control their algorithms from today.

13. Gene Simmons Apologises After Making Insensitive Remarks About Ace Frehley's Passing

    "My hand to God, I didn’t intend to hurt Ace or his legacy," Gene Simmons said.

14. Sepultura Announce Final Australian Tour

    The Brazilian metal icons will play for their Australian fans for the last time in March 2026.

15. Warner Music Australasia & SE Asia Reveal Strategic Promotions

    “These strategic appointments reflect our unwavering commitment to our mission, to take our local artists global and make our global artists local,” said Dan Rosen.