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1. Triple J Unearthed Unveils 50 Most-Played Artists Of 2025

   From Dean Brady to ixaras, Selve to Larissa Lambert, Rum Jungle to Secret World, Lyric, Mariae Cassandra, and others, Unearthed has revealed its top-played artists of the year.

2. The Jane Barnes Band Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   For the shows, The Jane Barnes Band will be joined by special guests Jimmy Barnes and Mahalia Barnes.

3. Voyager 'Taking A Leap Of Faith' With UK Festival Announcement

   Voyager are heading back overseas after a "cautious" few years that have involved frontman Danny Estrin receiving cancer treatment.

4. Sound Modulation Therapy Trial Linked To Reduction In Tinnitus Symptoms

   Participants in a sound modulation therapy trial in the UK experienced a “significant quieting” of their tinnitus symptoms – up to 10%.

5. 'It’s Dream-Come-True Stuff': Hoodoo Gurus Team Up With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

   More than 40 years into their career, the Sydney rock legends are inviting almost 90 new players to reimagine their catalogue for a single orchestral concert.

6. Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

   Spotify's Fresh Finds AU & NZ playlist regularly spotlights the local emerging and independent acts you need to know. As 2025 comes to a close, here are the seven Aussie artists whose status as Fresh Finds discoveries will have them dominating the musical discourse next year.

7. Elrow Bondi Beach XXL New Year's Eve Event Cancelled

   "When the time is right, we will come back together with the same spirit of care, connection and joy that defines us."

8. The Amazing Story Of How Skyhooks Were Banned In Wollongong

   They finally got to bang the ’gong 50 years ago this week

9. Concerts Driving Aussie Fans Across Borders

   Over a third of Australians cross state borders each year – not just for concerts and festivals – but for sports and other major events.

10. Perry Farrell Apologises For On-Stage Brawl As Jane's Addiction Officially Call It Quits

    "We have come together one last time to resolve our differences," the band shared.

11. Beyond The Valley 2025 Festival Set Times Revealed

    The day-by-day breakdown of the tenth anniversary edition of Beyond The Valley is finally here.

12. Amyl And The Sniffers To Stream Their Largest-Ever Gig From Alexandra Palace On YouTube

    The headline performance saw Amyl And The Sniffers perform to 10,000 fans in one of London's premier music venues.

13. The Bearded Lady Site Now Available For Lease

    The Bearded Lady closed its doors permanently in May to the dismay of the local creative community.

14. The Best Australian Albums Of 2025

    In The Music’s Best Australian Albums of 2025 list, you’ll see indie rock and metal share space with EDM and R&B, and even a covers album.

15. Mushroom Group Locks In Key Promotions

    Major moves are happening at Mushroom Group ahead of the festive season.