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1. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs INXS As Australian Representation Stagnates

   Australia missed out on its its first induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 23 years when INXS were snubbed. It's time to change that.

2. C.O.F.F.I.N., Pacific Avenue, Wade Forster & More Added To Great Southern Nights 2026 Program

   320 artists will perform across 215 venues over 17 nights next month as Great Southern Nights returns to New South Wales.

3. 'Your Centres For Community And Culture': Why Record Store Day Is More Than Just New Releases

   In celebration of Record Store Day, we chat to a few veterans of the record store scene about the importance of physical media.

4. 'Australian Idol' 2026: What To Know Ahead Of Tonight's Season Final

   As this year’s season of Australian Idol draws to a close, The Music has gathered the information you need to know ahead of tonight’s results show.

5. Protomartyr Unveil 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Protomartyr returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 this June.

6. Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Revealed: Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade & More

   Other inductees include Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Queen Latifah and Rick Rubin, in separate categories.

7. VIDEO PREMIERE: Phil Jamieson - 'Weekends'

   'Weekends' is the first single from Phil Jamieson's upcoming solo album, '10Charlie.' Today, The Music shares a video premiere for the track.

8. The Temper Trap Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   The shows arrive after The Temper Trap drop 'Sungazer,' their first new album in ten years.

9. The Drones Detail 2026 Australian Tour

   The Drones are heading on their first national tour in a decade this August and September.

10. Charlie Puth Reveals 2026 Australian Tour

    Charlie Puth brings his 'Whatever's Clever' show to Australia and New Zealand this November.

11. Avenged Sevenfold Announce First Australian Tour In 12 Years

    American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, and Melbourne’s own alt-metal outfit, Thornhill, will open the shows.

12. INXS To Receive Ted Albert Award For Outstanding Services To Australian Music

    "The legacy of INXS lives on. They remain as relevant as ever, continuing to inspire new generations and bring that unmistakable Aussie spirit to fans around the world," said APRA Chair Jenny Morris.

13. Alison Wonderland Announces Australian Ghost World Tour Dates

    “'Ghost World' is meant to be played live, and I’m bringing this experience to my home, Australia,” says Alison Wonderland.

14. 'It Depends On What Success You Want': Kutcha Edwards And His 60 Cycles Around The Sun

    “That’s what 60 Cycles Around The Sun is all about," says Edwards. "It’s celebrating my longevity in the industry, but also the fact that I’ve gone past my use-by date as an Aboriginal man in this country."

15. Meg Mac Joins Vanessa Amorosi In Sydney For 'Shine' Duet

    Meg Mac described the performance as “a dream come true.”