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1. Could Taylor Swift Feature In 'Toy Story 5'?

   After a 48-hour countdown was posted and swiftly deleted from her website, Taylor Swift fans have gone into overdrive, investigating the Toy Story-inspired colour scheme used in the countdown.

2. Spencer P Jones Honoured With St Kilda Laneway & Mural

   Eight years after his passing, Jones is being honoured with Jonesy Lane and the launch of a striking new mural celebrating his musical legacy.

3. Dermot Kennedy Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Dermot Kennedy returns to Australia for his largest tour to date in November.

4. Alex The Astronaut, SPEED’s Jem Siow & Others Named Music NSW’s Inaugural Ambassadors

   "Each of the artists joining us as ambassadors are already so embedded as role models within the NSW music ecosystem," said MusicNSW Managing Director Joe Muller.

5. Slayyyter Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Slayyyter returns to Australia for the first time in three years, bringing her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD' tour Down Under.

6. Revisit Your Favourite Artists' Looks From The 2025 Met Gala

   Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, which Australians can observe next week, The Music has rounded up what your favourite artists wore to last year’s event.

7. Fred again.. Drops Four-Day Mix On YouTube, ‘USB002 EVERY SHOW 108 HOURS’

   The continuous 108-hour mix was recorded during Fred again..'s massive USB002 tour.

8. WIN A Double Pass To Thundercat’s 2026 Australian Tour

   Enter now for your chance to win tickets!

9. Tupac Shakur's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

   Mopreme Shakur’s lawsuit alleges that there was a “complex conspiracy” to murder Tupac.

10. Taylor Swift: ‘I Was The Most Intensely Impacted By Emo Music’

    Taylor Swift cited Fall Out Boy and Dashboard Confessional's lyrics when looking back on music that impacted her career in a new interview.

11. Great Southern Nights Is Bringing ‘Live Fest’ To Dubbo & Tamworth: Get To Know Who’s Playing

    With Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Lime Cordiale, Jet, and many more, Australia’s favourite artists will take their music to regional areas this May.

12. Spin Doctors Cancel Australian 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite' Anniversary Tour

    The forthcoming shows were to be the band's first Australian performances in 33 years.

13. ‘Let's Just F**king Throw Everything We Can At It’: Luca Brasi Reflect On A Decade Of ‘If This Is All We’re Going To Be’

    A decade down the track, Luca Brasi return to celebrate the album that first put them on the map.

14. Live Review: Baxter Dury @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney

    What we admire about Dury is in the imagery of his storytelling filtered through the groove of the synth-bass-drums synergy. It’s a simple formula, yet difficult to do effortlessly.

15. Peter Garrett Joins The Presets On Stage For 'Power And The Passion'

    The surprise moment took place at this year's APRA Awards, with The Presets and Peter Garrett paying tribute to Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst.