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1. Midnight Oil Confirm Rob Hirst's Final Book Release

   In the soon-to-be-released book, Hirst opens up about his songwriting process with bandmates Peter Garrett and Jim Moginie for the first time.

2. Christine Anu To Headline Free NAIDOC Event In Melbourne

   Christine Anu headlines a phenomenal bill of First Nations talent as part of this year’s free NAIDOC in the City Festival.

3. Gracie Abrams Unveils Track Listing For New Album 'Daughter From Hell'

   Gracie Abrams' highly anticipated third album will be released next month.

4. Lil Nas X Offers Health Update, Confirms New Music Is On The Way

   "I'm doing much better, I'm feeling better, I'm creating freely, and there's less fear in my heart," Lil Nas X shared.

5. 'Global Pop Takeover': Yorke Sets Her Sights On Pop Maximalism With 'Break Up Season'

   With her new single written with a bonafide hitmaker, Yorke talks about the balance of partying and depression (and Disney and horror) with her new single, 'Break Up Season.'

6. Spotify Launches Artist-Uploaded Video

   While record labels and distributors have been posting music videos on Spotify for a year, this marks the first time artists will be able to do the same.

7. Chart File: Five Of The Greatest Australian Chart Topping 'Sibling' Albums

   As Vika & Linda Bull top the Australian Albums chart, it's time to reflect on other familial team-ups that have resulted in chart success.

8. Faith No More Bassist Teases Return To Australia

   Faith No More’s Bill Gould shared, “We’re definitely going to be in Europe. We’re definitely going to be in South America, and Australia, and the US...”

9. Bob Evans Reveals 'Suburban Songbook' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

   “I’m really excited to revisit this album and all the songs that kind of fell off the setlist over the years,” Bob Evans said.

10. 'It's All Faintly Ridiculous': Pond Wade Through Dissatisfaction For Hope On 'Terrestrials'

    Ahead of the release of their eleventh studio album, the Perth psych-rock band's frontman, Nick Allbrook, chats with The Music about art, Australian identity, and hope.

11. Sia Concert Film Starring Hollywood Actors Heading To Cinemas

    The film commemorates the tenth anniversary of Sia's main stage performance at Coachella.

12. Watch Post Malone Pay Tribute To 'Beautiful Man' Oliver Tree

    "We love you, brother; we love you," Post Malone told the audience in Toronto this week, directly addressing Oliver Tree.

13. Hoodoo Gurus Announce 45th Anniversary 2026 Australian Tour

    Hoodoo Gurus are embarking on their "All Killer, No Filler" tour of Australia later this year, where they plan on playing "every one of our 42 singles at least once."

14. Handpicked Festival Unveils 2026 Line-up: Guy Sebastian, Kita Alexander & More

    Punters have already snapped up more than 65% of tickets – before a single artist from the bill had been revealed.

15. Unearthed Bon Scott Letters & Postcards Go Up For Auction, Offering Rare Insight Into The Rock Icon

    The archive of correspondence – which dates to around 1978 – sees Scott offering his thoughts on drinking, touring, and AC/DC tourmates Aerosmith.