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1. Amy Taylor Named In Civil Harassment Restraining Order Petition Filed In US Court

   The news comes just weeks after Taylor filed a lawsuit against US photographer Jamie Nelson for allegedly selling images from a prior photoshoot as "fine art prints" despite being instructed not to do so.

2. Descendents Plot 'Everything Sucks' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

   While the tour will focus heavily on 'Everything Sucks,' Descendents still promise to perform a career-spanning set of live staples and fan-favourites.

3. With 'Supergroup' Bleak Squad, Adalita Is Starting Over: 'We’re These Old Showgirls, But We’re A Baby Band'

   Ahead of a highly anticipated set at Perth Festival, Adalita explains how what began as a jam between herself, Mick Harvey, Mick Turner and Marty Brown became the brooding, beautiful Bleak Squad.

4. Live Nation Reveals First Batch Of Artists For New 'Next On' Initiative

   Artists include four-piece indie rock band Peach Fuzz, country rock artist Robbie Mortimer, and award-winning Māori neo-soul artist MOHI.

5. New Trailer & Poster Unveiled For Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic

   'Michael,' led by the King of Pop's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson, lands in cinemas this April.

6. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Hellbound II Heavy Metal Cruise Organisers Unpack Second Voyage

   “We’ve always been saying the best thing about our cruises is that you have a community of music fans always around you."

7. Chappell Roan Responds To Backlash Towards Risqué Grammy Awards Outfit

   "Giggling because I don’t even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit..."

8. Fischer-Z Announce First-Ever Australian Tour

   Fischer-Z will mark their 50th anniversary with their first-ever trip to Australia later this year.

9. Alex Warren And Taylor Swift Lead ARIA's 2025 End-Of-Year Charts

   As international heavyweights again dominate the Aussie charts for 2025, the local representation rises ever-so-slightly from the previous year.

10. Industry Legend Amanda Pelman Pens Tell-All Memoir

    The woman who signed Kylie pulls no punches in 'Four Weddings And An Encore.'

11. Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    Australian fans can expect a playful, creative adventure from a beloved actor and musician, featuring incredible jazz players.

12. APRA Reveals Shortlist For 2025 Song Of The Year

    The 2026 list features over 40 debutant shortlisted artists, including Ninajirachi, Playlunch’s Liam Bell, Ecca Vandal, Emily Wurramara, and others.

13. triple j Reveals New Music Director

    The biggest external search in triple j's history has provided the station's first female music director.

14. Power Pick 02/02/26: MADEN LANE - 'TELL ME (Remix)'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

15. Sydney's Newest Rock N' Roll Dive Bar Is DEAD SET On A Good Time

    The newest addition to Sydney's live scene, DEAD SET takes everything you loved from Frankies Pizza By The Slice and transports it out East.