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1. 'We’ve Never Really Done That As A Band': August Burns Red Go Behind The Scenes Of New Album, 'Season Of Surrender'

   "We wanted to try to recapture some of that fire from our early days," says August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker.

2. Clancestry Comes To QPAC With Yothu Yindi & Jessica Mauboy

   Taking over QPAC this July and August, Clancestry is a stellar showcasing of First Nations talent.

3. Global Beatles Day Gets Official Recognition, And The Release Of A Rare Performance To Celebrate

   The premiere performance of The Beatles' 'All You Need Is Love' will receive its first official release this June 25th.

4. 'I Have To Speak My Mind': The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson Addresses Controversial Onstage Comments

   "I don't have an agenda or anything," Robinson explains.

5. 'We're As Good As We've Ever Been': The Pretty Littles Follow Their Instincts For 'Mulga Wire'

   The Melbourne garage-rock rascals discuss the horrors of capitalism and the joy of songwriting ahead of their upcoming eighth album, 'Mulga Wire'.

6. Live Review: The Beta Band @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne

   All the highlights from The Beta Band's debut Melbourne performance.

7. Good Things Lock In 2026 Festival Dates

   “Miss us? We missed you more,” organisers wrote on social media.

8. Evanescence Announce 2027 Australian Tour Dates

   Evanescence have accompanied the release of new album 'Sanctuary' with plans for an Australian return next year.

9. Live Review: Wednesday @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney

   The highlights from Wednesday’s headline show at Sydney’s Metro Theatre.

10. Victorian Community Station Apple 98.5 FM Calling Upon Listeners To Help Ward Off Closure

    “If this happens Bacchus Marsh and Moorabool will be without a community radio station," station organisers told listeners last month.

11. 'Deeply Embedded Oral Tradition Is In Our DNA': Vika & Linda Are Stronger Than Ever On 'Where Do You Come From?'

    As Vika & Linda prepare to release 'Where Do You Come From?', the beloved sibling duo discuss Mum’s habit of “critiquing from the front seat of the car” during spontaneous singalongs, being drilled by Venetta Fields, recording a track with Iggy Pop, wanting to be the Finns, and much more. 

12. Core Festival Unveils Line-up For 2026 Australian Debut

    The Australian debut of CORE features a strong showing of local and international dance and EDM acts.

13. Julia Jacklin, trials & King Gizzard Members Join BIGSOUND 2026's Artists In Conversation Line-up

    BIGSOUND have unveiled a batch of local names for its Artists In Conversation series, alongside an impressive roster of international representatives.

14. EXCLUSIVE: WA Artist Kayps Signs To Bad Apples Music

    "It’s super exciting and such an honour to be welcomed by the Bad Apples family," Kayps said.

15. ARIA, APRA AMCOS Heads Respond To Calls For Pro-AI Copyright Overhaul

    “If this is indeed the smartest technology presented in human history, it makes no sense as to why it deserves exemptions that no technology before has required to be successful."