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1. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Spotify Respond To AI Impersonator On Streaming

   Spotify has removed the music of a "King Lizard Wizard" from the platform.

2. Superheaven Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   The 2010s grunge revival band will return to Australia for the first time in over a decade next year.

3. KPop Demon Hunters Dominates Australians' Most-Viewed Videos On YouTube

   Along with sharing the most-viewed music videos in Australia this year, YouTube has launched its first-ever Recap experience.

4. Dave Mustaine: Megadeth Disbanding Due To His Arthritis And Being 'Unable To Give A Hundred Per Cent'

   Mustaine admitted that his hands have been letting him down, and other things are now difficult due to arthritis pain.

5. Why Are The Best Christmas Songs So Sad?

   If Christmas is the season to be jolly, why are all of our favourite holiday tunes so depressing?

6. Zan Rowe Shares Post Ahead Of Final Friday Mornings Radio Show

   "The last two decades aren’t just a highlight of my career, they have BEEN my career," Zan Rowe said, farewelling over two decades on 'Friday Mornings.'

7. How EGOISM’s Openness To Connection Has Welcomed A Worldwide Community

   In the light of their upcoming fundraiser festival Cough It Up, EGOISM reflect on the ways their community have showed up for them throughout their enormous 2025.

8. Boney M Plot 'The Final Curtain' 2026 Australian Tour

   Boney M, featuring Maizie Williams, will bring their greatest hits to cities across the country in 2026.

9. GALLERY: Spilt Milk Festival @ Claremont Showground, Perth

   The highlights from the Perth edition of this year’s Spilt Milk Festival.

10. It’s Still Early Days, But Is Michael’s Rule Making A Difference To Emerging Aussie Acts?

    We've already seen local acts score some big name supports as a result of Michael's Rule, but how much of a difference is it making?

11. Dave Announces 2026 Australian Arena Tour

    Dave's 'The Boy Who Played the Harp' Tour is coming to an arena near you.

12. Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Unveils 2025 Top 50 Finalists

    Shortlisted artists include Baker Boy, Ninajirachi, Ruel, MAY-A, Carla Wehbe, Charley, ASHWARYA, and many others.

13. Vale Bill Hauritz AM: Woodford Folk Festival Founder Passes Away

    The founder of one of Australia's greatest ever festivals will be missed by thousands who make the journey to Woodfordia every New Year.

14. ‘I Definitely Didn't See It Coming’: Full Flower Moon Band Give ‘Megaflower’ The Deluxe Treatment

    Full Flower Moon Band’s chief sonic architect Kate ‘Babyshakes' Dillon explains the altruistic, universe building ambitions behind their new ‘Megaflower Deluxe’ project.

15. MARINA Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    It's been a long time for Aussie fans of MARINA, but a 15-year wait for new tour dates has finally come to an end.