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1. GALLERY: TV On The Radio, Sam Austins @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

   The highlights from TV On The Radio’s headline show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre.

2. Sabrina Carpenter, Drake Lead Music Categories On Tinder's 'Year In Swipe'

   Other artists who appear in the music categories include Sleep Token, Kendrick Lamar, KPop Demon Hunters, and more.

3. 2025 ARIA Awards Receive Record-Breaking Levels Of Engagement

   "It’s an incredible result for Australian music’s night of nights, and an even stronger outcome for Australian artists," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

4. RÜFÜS DU SOL To Headline Bonnaroo 2026, More Aussies Feature On The Line-up

   The Chats, Tash Sultana, Spacey Jane, and a bunch more Australian acts appear on next year's Bonnaroo line-up.

5. ‘F*ck Normal’: Artists With Disability Are Redefining Music Industry Access & Inclusion

   “I wanted to make sure that we showcased the fact that disability doesn't just look like a wheelchair user – disability looks like all different things,” explains Eliza Hull.

6. Fans Who Climbed Tower At Perth Metallica Show Receive Lifetime Ban From Optus Stadium

   Two fans jumped over security fencing and remained on the tower for about 20 minutes before descending at Metallica's show last month.

7. Apple Music Unveils 2025 'Replay'

   Apple Music's annual 'Replay' comes with more listening stats than ever, making for an interactive look back at the tunes that defined your year.

8. RISING Reveals First Piece Of 2026 Programming With The Royal Family Dance Crew

   Melbourne's music, art, and performance festival, RISING, returns next winter.

9. Airling Returns After Eight Years, Announces 'Retrieve' EP

   "When writing the songs on 'Retrieve,' I found myself in my favourite state... a song comes to me, and I just play," Airling explained.

10. Lithe Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Known for his global hit 'Fall Back,' Lithe will bring a brand-new show to homegrown audiences in early 2026.

11. Foo Fighters Announce One-Off Tasmanian Show

    The Foo Fighters will play their first Tasmanian show in more than a decade next month when they visit Launceston for the first time.

12. The All-American Rejects, Knocked Loose Pull Out Of Good Things Festival

    Aussies Stand Atlantic and Alpha Wolf have stepped in for last-minute performances at the travelling festival.

13. Karnivool Repurpose 'Themata' Riff In Epic New Single 'Opal'

    "The riff in the middle and end was actually the first thing I recorded in the 'Themata' era, on a computer at my parents’ house," said guitarist Drew Goddard.

14. 'We’re Gutted': 2026 Park Waves Festival Cancelled

    "It hurts to be another casualty in this chapter of the Australian music scene," Parkway Drive said of what would have been the inaugural edition of their own festival.

15. PETA Asks Alice In Chains Temporarily Change Their Name To 'Betty In Chains'

    PETA are trying to raise awareness for Betty, "the world’s most depressed elephant."