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1. New Tickets Released For All Tame Impala 'Deadbeat' Australian Tour Dates

   Tame Impala bring their highly anticipated new album, 'Deadbeat,' to arenas across the country in October.

2. Make Music Day Returns For 2026

   “This year, we want to change the message and ask people to think a little more about the role music plays in our society,” said Emma Bienvenu, organiser of Make Music Day in Australia.

3. Miles Davis’ 'Kind Of Blue' Is The Highest Selling Jazz Record Of All Time – He Thought It Was A Failure

   Miles Davis would have turned 100 years old this week, but for all those who championed seminal works like 'Kind Of Blue', its creator was not among them.

4. Australian Music & Stage Legends To Be Spotlighted In New 'ENCORE' Exhibition

   Kylie Minogue's iconic golden hot pants, Rob Hirst's drum kit, a custom-made vest worn by Archie Roach, and costumes worn by Olivia Newton-John are just some of the items on display.

5. Violet Grohl: ‘Music Is For The Greater Good. There’s A Bigger Purpose’

   Violet Grohl discusses her forthcoming debut album, 'Be Sweet To Me,' the power of a good riff, and how she ended up with an 'encyclopaedic' knowledge of music.

6. Illuminate Adelaide: A Festival For All

   The Music catches up with co-founders and creative directors Lee Cumberlidge and Rachael Azzopardi to discuss what it takes to put together Illuminate Adelaide.

7. A Perfect Circle Unveil Surprise New Single Ahead Of Australian Tour

   'Starless' arrives ahead of A Perfect Circle's return to Australia and New Zealand in December.

8. Ashanti Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   "Australia and New Zealand get ready… we’re going to have a blast together," Ashanti said.

9. Queenscliff Music Festival Drops Epic First Artist Announcement For 2026 Event

   Lime Cordiale, Kate Miller-Heidke, Baker Boy, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and many others are heading to the Victorian town of Queenscliff in November.

10. Kazoo Players Needed For Bee Gees Flash Mob

    Moreton Bay Council is hosting the inaugural Bee Gees Kazoo Flash Mob next month.

11. Former The Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Loses His Licence In Dangerous Driving Trial

    Stringer has had his licence cancelled and disqualified, and will pay a fine, but no other convictions were recorded against him.

12. Album Review: Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

    This 14-track set is Macca’s first new album since his pandemic project, 2020’s self-produced 'McCartney III'. 

13. 'Music Can Change The World': The Script's Danny O'Donoghue On Grief & 'The User's Guide To Being Human'

    Having just announced their upcoming studio album, The User’s Guide To Being Human, and a world tour to go along with it, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue is animated, reflective, and above all, energised. 


14. Ministry Of Sound Summer Dance Festival Plots 2026 Return

    This year's Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival marks its largest outing in Australia to date.

15. Lorna Shore Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    Lorna Shore land in Australia this October with special guests Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain.