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1. Power Pick 16/02/26: Lane Pittman - 'Miss You In The Morning'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

2. Minns Government Introducing 'World First' Music Legislation To Protect Future Of NSW Music

   "We’ve already introduced a huge range of support for NSW music, this bill takes it to another level and enshrines it in law."

3. Untitled Group's Past, Present And Bigger Future

   Filippo Palermo discusses Untitled Group's blockbuster 2025, the continued rise of Dom Dolla and the future of Naarm/Melbourne's club culture.

4. Chart File: Karnivool’s In Verses Becomes 119th Australian #1 Album In Last Ten Years

   The first local chart-topper of 2026 belongs to Karnivool's long-awaited 'In Verses,' which leads us to wonder how other locals have fared over the past decade.

5. Sydney NIMBYs Cap New Live Events Venue

   Due to concerns about noise complaints, the 24/7 trading schedule is no longer in place; events are now capped at midnight.

6. Robert Irwin Appears As Role Model's 'Sally' At Laneway Festival Perth

   "Don’t think we will ever stop replaying this moment..."

7. The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando Hospitalised After Allegedly Sending Explicit Videos To Fan

   Dando previously discussed his struggles with mental health and drug addiction, most recently in his 2025 memoir, 'Rumors Of My Demise.'

8. Nathan Hudson & The Return Of Faker: 'I Found Myself Going Around The Block Many, Many Times To Get Home'

   14 years since Faker last released new music as a band, the project has re-emerged with 'Comet' – the first taste of their upcoming record, 'Enjoy Your Problems.'

9. IVE Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   The 'IVE WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM>' hits Australia and New Zealand this June.

10. Manchester Orchestra Drummer Tim Very Passes Away, Aged 42

    "We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief," Very's bandmates said.

11. FISHER's OUT 2 LUNCH Festival Goes National, Reveals 2026 Line-up

    An all-star bill of international and Australian acts will take FISHER's OUT 2 LUNCH Festival to four cities across the country.

12. Indie-Con Australia Conference & A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Unveil First 2026 Speakers

    The first round of international speakers heading to Adelaide in 2026 showcases the depth, innovation, and diversity of the independent music sector.

13. Sia Makes History On Spotify's Australian Music Global Impact List

    Other artists racking up appearances on the list include Tame Impala and The Kid LAROI.

14. Skindred Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    The tour marks Skindred's biggest-ever shows in Australia to date.

15. Troye Sivan Releases Tenth Anniversary Edition Of 'Blue Neighbourhood'

    Fan favourites 'Strawberries & Cigarettes' and 'Swimming Pools' are finally on the 'Blue Neighbourhood' tracklist.