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1. Live Review: Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE @ The Timber Yard, Melbourne

   Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE are kindred spirits. Two of underground hip-hop’s brightest stars, the pair have blessed us down under with a collaborative headline tour to celebrate the release of their double album POMPEII // UTILITY.

2. Nina Las Vegas, Bridget Hustwaite, Mardi Caught & More Added To Indie-Con Speakers Line-up

   Indie-Con Australia returns to Adelaide for its tenth edition from Wednesday, 29 to Friday, 31 July.

3. Thom Yorke Addresses Music Industry Executives: 'Just Remember: Without Us, You Ain’t Sh*t'

   The Radiohead frontman addressed music industry executives after accepting the prestigious Fellowship Prize at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

4. Miley Cyrus Honoured With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

   "Miley deserves her flowers as she has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry," said Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez.

5. The Living End’s Chris Cheney’s Daughter Releases Debut Single

   “Oh boy, it’s a proud dad day when one of your kids creates something special like this,” Cheney shared.

6. Ed Sheeran Departs Warner Music Group After 15 Years

   Sheeran confirmed that there’s no animosity between himself and Warner by saying that the move “isn’t a ‘disgruntled artist leaves record label’ type situation.”

7. Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Passes Away, Aged 83

   Dick Parry performed on legendary Pink Floyd songs including 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' and 'Money.'

8. The Script Announce 2027 Australian Tour

   The 'Man In The Arena Tour' marks The Script’s twelfth headline tour of Australia with Frontier Touring.

9. BTS Reveal Venues & Ticket Details For 2027 Australian Tour Dates

   BTS will perform in stadiums for their first Australian shows in a decade in 2027.

10. 'I Stand By Every Track': Illy Reflects On His Seminal 'Two Degrees' Record Ahead Of National Anniversary Tour

    Close to a decade on from his chart-topping 'Two Degrees' album, Illy is looking back as he prepares to hit the road to play the record in full.

11. Watch Matt Corby Take On Tame Impala's 'Dracula' For 'Like A Version'

    “I mean, it’s a great song, and it was definitely a challenge,” Corby shared.

12. Spotify And Universal Sign New Licensing Agreement To Allow AI Covers And Remixes

    “What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part."

13. HBO Unveils Trailer For Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary

    'Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. That’s The Weight of the World)' lands on HBO in early June.

14. G.Y.R.O. Launches Australia's First-Ever Gig Club

    The initiative builds a new gig community, because going to shows alone “shouldn’t be a reason to miss out.”

15. Watch Ecca Vandal Deliver Her US Television Debut On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

    Ecca Vandal performed a rip-roaring version of her skate-punk track, 'CRUISING TO SELF SOOTHE.'