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1. Billie Eilish Shares She Does 'Everything' She Can To Suppress Tourette Syndrome Tics

   "I'm doing everything I can to suppress every single tic that's visible," Eilish said, admitting that she tries to suppress her tics "constantly."

2. Eddy Current Suppression Ring To Play Their First Sydney Show In 15 Years

   Last year, Eddy Current Suppression Ring played their first show in nine years.

3. 'It's Kind Of Empowering': Max Zanelly On Taking Over The Mic For Black Flag's New Era

   As Black Flag prepare to showcase their new line-up on their upcoming Australian tour, Max Zanelly, the band's first-ever female vocalist, discusses what it's like to take on such a lofty role.

4. Airlie Beach Festival Of Music Launches 2026 'Passport To Airlie' Talent Seach

   Regional heats for the Passport to Airlie National Talent Search take place from June to September, with the winning acts from each location battling it out at this year's Airlie Beach Festival of Music.

5. 'I'll Pay Your Way': Genesis Owusu Offers $500 To Fans

   Any fans who have—or plan to—pre-order Genesis Owusu's forthcoming album will enter the running to win $500 from Owusu himself.

6. Of Monsters And Men On Their Expansive Career & The Music Industry: "I Can Really See How Bizarre A Lot Of It Is"

   Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir of the celebrated folk-rock outfit chats to The Music about fame, introspection, and creativity ahead of the band's upcoming Australian tour.

7. UNIFIED Music Group Expands Into New Zealand With Hire Of Matt Harvey

   Harvey's powerhouse roster, which includes electronic stars Shapeshifter and former Shihad frontman Jon Toogood, will be integrated into the UNIFIED ecosystem.

8. 'Artists Must Be At The Centre': Music Industry Responds To Victorian Budget

   Following a disappointing year, the Victorian music community was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the state Budget this week.

9. Former Arch Enemy Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz Joins DragonForce

   "Having Alissa in the room changes everything. She doesn't just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better," said DragonForce bandleader and guitarist Herman Li.

10. Live Review: Alan Menken @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

    Living legend Alan Menken made his highly anticipated Australian debut, performing three decades of beloved Disney and musical theatre classics in a rare live retrospective.

11. Ten Songs About Mum For Mother's Day

    It's time to make your mum a playlist for Mother's Day, and The Music has gotten you started.

12. Get To Know Beck's New Single Ahead Of Australian Tour

    As Beck readies his Australian return with a batch or orchestral shows, he arrives armed with his first piece of new original music in two years.

13. Kathleen Halloran: 'If You’re A Young Woman Picking Up A Guitar & Wondering If There’s A Place For You, There Is'

    As Melbourne-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer Kathleen Halloran prepares to release her debut album, Nobody’s Baby, she opens up about the highs and lows of her experiences in the music industry.

14. Frenzal Rhomb To Celebrate 23rd Anniversary Of 'Sans Souci' With Massive Tour

    "We just missed the 20th, and the world may not make it until the 25th, so this year we’re celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Sans Souci!" the band said.

15. The Rolling Stones Announce New Album Featuring Paul McCartney, The Cure’s Robert Smith & More

    The Rolling Stones' upcoming record, 'Foreign Tongues,' will be released this July.