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1. Wage War Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Wage War return to Australia for the first time since performing at Knotfest Australia in 2024.

2. Former Amity Affliction Vocalist Ahren Stringer Faces Court Over Dangerous Driving Charges

   Stringer faced five charges relating to an incident which reportedly occurred in Victoria's Benalla region in 2025.

3. EXCLUSIVE: Vacations, Ruby Fields, Electric Fields & More Join ORiGiN Music Group

   "Each of these signings reflects our belief in the extraordinary depth of talent within the Australian music community," said ORiGiN COO Craig Redfearn.

4. DMA'S Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   DMA'S are touring in support of their forthcoming self-titled album, as well as playing special Hills End tenth anniversary sets.

5. Power Pick 27/04/26: The Kid LAROI - 'PIECES'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

6. Why Apple Music Doesn't Show Streaming Numbers

   Apple Music’s Vice President Oliver Schusser has labelled the concept of streaming numbers "boring and not interesting."

7. 'Michael' Achieves Biggest Opening Ever For A Music Biopic

   Globally, 'Michael' has been projected to gross upward of $214 million.

8. Strung Out Announce 'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

   Australian fans will witness Strung Out highlight their seminal second album and draw on fan favourites from their catalogue this September.

9. Madonna Reveals Grindr Exclusive Edition Of 'Confessions II'

   “Grindr is one of the few brand partners hand-selected by the OG Mother to officially partner on the release of Confessions II,” a statement from the app reads.

10. Live Review: The Beths, Womb @ Forum Melbourne

    What is heartening about tonight’s show is how many of The Beths’ newer songs, like Metal and the ensuing Til My Heart Stops, get the biggest responses of the night.

11. Queens Of The Stone Age Reunite With Nick Oliveri For The First Time Since 2014

    During his time on stage, Oliveri performed the Rated R song, 'Auto Pilot.'

12. Cash Me If You Can: When Musicians Face Taxing Times

    While musicians are often seen as rich and famous individuals, that's not to say they're exempt from running into taxation issues.

13. Ian Moss & Troy Cassar-Daley Team Up For 2026 'Together Alone' Tour

    “Getting back on the road with my good mate Ian Moss, armed with our acoustic guitars, is going to be a whole lot of fun,” Cassar-Daley said.

14. 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.

15. 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.