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1. Album Review: Paul McCartney - 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

   This 14-track set is Macca’s first new album since his pandemic project, 2020’s self-produced 'McCartney III'. 

2. 'Music Can Change The World': The Script's Danny O'Donoghue On Grief & 'The User's Guide To Being Human'

   Having just announced their upcoming studio album, The User’s Guide To Being Human, and a world tour to go along with it, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue is animated, reflective, and above all, energised. 


3. Ministry Of Sound Summer Dance Festival Plots 2026 Return

   This year's Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival marks its largest outing in Australia to date.

4. Lorna Shore Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   Lorna Shore land in Australia this October with special guests Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain.

5. Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Tracklist For 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love'

   Olivia Rodrigo's third album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released next month.

6. Bad Bunny Joins The Cast Of 'Toy Story 5'

   Bad Bunny depicts a new character, 'Pizza with Sunglasses,' in 'Toy Story 5.'

7. 'There Is No Industry Without Artists': ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd On Hall Of Fame, 40th Awards Plans

   As ARIA prepares its standalone Hall Of Fame ceremony for June, CEO Annabelle Herd discusses this year's celebrations, their 40th anniversary ARIA Awards, and other issues facing local artists.

8. Eddy Current Suppression Ring Release Surprise New Album 'In Light Of Recent Events'

   'In Light of Recent Events' marks the band's first full-length in seven years.

9. Host & Performers Confirmed Ahead Of 2026 ARIA Hall Of Fame Celebrations

   “It’s going to be loud, joyful and full of unforgettable moments - exactly what the Hall of Fame should be."

10. Night At The Parkland Confirms Return With Huge 2026 Line-up

    The Cruel Sea, Aloe Blacc, Missy Higgins and many others are heading to the Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane this September.

11. The Living End Announce Intimate Pop-Up ARIA Hall Of Fame Party

    The Living End will blow the roof off Mary's Underground in Sydney next month.

12. Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival Adds Vendors, Silent Disco DJs & More To 2026 Event

    Festival organisers have added extra flavour to what’s already shaping up to be an unmissable event in Adelaide this winter.

13. Live Review: Mogwai @ Forum Melbourne

    Mogwai are proof that creativity and bravery do not need to have an expiration date in the music industry.

14. Harbourlife Reveals 2026 Line-up Headlined By Honey Dijon

    Harbourlife enters a new era with its first full rebrand in more than two decades.

15. Open Season Has It All: The Unmissable Acts From Its Most Ambitious Year To Date

    Each year, Open Season delivers an unforgettable 8-week schedule of events that takes over Brisbane's live scene. Here are just some of the highlights taking place during this year’s program.