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1. King Gizzard Had A Rare Year Off Between Records, So Drummer Michael Cavanagh Made An Album Anyway

   Michael Cavanagh, drummer of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, talks us through his tropical-themed, spiritual jazz, solo "jam" record.

2. Tones And I Reportedly Sued By Australian Tax Office For $400k

   "BAS provisions and administrative penalties" reportedly make up the figure that the ATO is reportedly chasing Tones And I for.

3. SPEED Joined By 'Gang Of Flutes' At London Show

   "Hardcore, but make it orchestral for a sec."

4. 'We Couldn't Have Been Farther Away From Each Other': Fan Girl Go The Distance For Their '8HRS' EP

   As Melbourne's Fan Girl release their latest EP, they talk about a decade of making music, and time spent crossing borders to craft some of their best work yet.

5. NSW Creatives Launch New Record Label, 'Dashville Community Records'

   Dashville, the creative team behind festivals The Gum Ball, Dashville Skyline, and Thrashville, has launched a record label.

6. Sydney Venue To Host WINGS Independent Fashion Festival

   WINGS’ program marks Sydney's Metro Theatre's first-ever fashion-led programme.

7. Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers Cover t.A.T.u.'s 'All The Things She Said' For 'Like A Version'

   “It’s such a banger; it’s such a good song, and we wanted to cover it,” said Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers' Scarlett McKahey.

8. Bachelor Girl Team Up With Darren Hayes To Reimagine 'Blind'

   "When Tania sent through the demo of their reimagined version of ‘Blind’, I called her up immediately. And I’m not a phone person," Darren Hayes said.

9. Travis Barker Documentary 'Louder Than Fear' Confirmed For 2026 Release

   The documentary will follow Barker’s journey “as he embarks on a raw and redemptive journey.”

10. 'This Tour Has Been Very Emotional': Maggie Lindemann Nails The Sad Girl Aesthetic With 'I Feel Everything'

    Ahead of her forthcoming tour across Australia, Maggie Lindemann revisits her early days and details how they inspired her present-day performances and music.

11. Spotify Unveils Most-Streamed Artists, Albums & Songs Of All-Time

    Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd dominate the lists Spotify has publicly shared for the first time.

12. Track-By-Track Review: Foo Fighters Step Into A New Era On ‘Your Favorite Toy’

    Foo Fighters have truly withstood the test of time. Their twelfth studio album, ‘Your Favorite Toy,’ is lighter, looser and doesn’t take itself too seriously. It feels like a band with no agendas, allowing themselves to have fun.


13. Brisbane Artist & Music Director Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers Passes Away

    Bowers was the co-creator, music director and star of the international hit show, Hot Brown Honey, and she spent more than 25 years in the entertainment business.

14. Holding Absence Announce First-Ever Australian Headline Tour

    After opening for You Me At Six, Thornhill, and more, Holding Absence have announced their debut Australian headline tour.

15. Ruby Fields Confirms Intimate Launch Parties To Celebrate New Album 'Small Achievements'

    Fans can experience Ruby Fields' 'Small Achievements' at her album launch parties and national tour.