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1. 'An Adventure Within Itself': Brisbane's Ben Mackay Leans Into Surrealist 2000s-Era YouTube Brainrot For His 'Distracted' Video

   “I'm just always trying to follow something that excites me or makes me laugh," says Ben Mackay.

2. Changing Tides' 2025 Festival Has Been Cancelled, 'Will Not Be Returning In Future Years'

   The Kiama-based festival's 2025 line-up was led by Sam Fender and Noah Cyrus.

3. Keli Holiday Covers Bruce Springsteen Classic For 'Like A Version'

   And he was joined by Baker Boy playing the yidaki.

4. ‘We Just Want To Be Ourselves’: Newcastle Teenagers PIT Are Keeping The Grunge Dream Alive

   “It’s good that we’re out of school now cause we can really focus on the band and exactly what we want to achieve.”

5. Foo Fighters Drop First New Single With New Drummer, 'Asking For A Friend'

   The rockers also announced a 2026 North American tour with Queens Of The Stone Age.

6. 'It's Not My Name': Jimmy Carr Explains How Drapht Became His Walk-On Music

   English comedian Jimmy Carr has been utilising some iconic Aussie hip hop for his latest shows.

7. How To Score Tickets To 5 Seconds Of Summer's 2026 Australian Tour

   From pre-sales to the dates and venues, The Music has rounded up everything you need to know about scoring tickets to 5 Seconds Of Summer’s 2026 tour.

8. 'Thunderbolts & Lightning' – The Incredible True Story Of Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

   The landmark single – “the modern version of Beethoven” – turns 50 this week.

9. CBAA Officially Launches Community Radio Airplay Charts

   "Community radio is the backbone of artists; it allows our music to be heard throughout remote regions and communities," Emily Wurramara explained.

10. Could Fleetwood Mac Re-Form?

    A one-off show, a television special, and a documentary about the making of 'Rumours' are reported options for a Fleetwood Mac reunion.

11. 2Day FM To Double Down On Australian Music With Category Change

    Increased committment to Australian artists from commercial radio in time for AusMusic Month.

12. Soft Cell's Dave Ball Passes Away, Aged 66

    Marc Almond described his longtime musical collaborator as a “wonderfully brilliant musical genius.”

13. ‘When I'm Writing A Song, It's Like Writing A Diary’: Lotte Gallagher’s 'Blasé Vengeance' Lays Her Soul Bare

    “I kind of have to remind myself that this isn’t a normal experience,” Lotte Gallgher says. “This isn’t a normal job.”

14. 5 Seconds Of Summer Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    The group will play their first Aussie shows since 2022 next year.

15. ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Event Program

    "The ARIA Awards Presents program is an important opportunity to highlight the diversity and strength of Australian music," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.