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News: The legendary Robert Forster announces Australian tour with his Swedish Band.

Following the release of his solo album ‘Strawberries’ last year, the inimitable and erudite Robert Forster is finally bringing his launch tour to Australia with a series of dates across…

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News: Dave brings The Boy Who Played the Harp to Australia

The wait is almost over. After years away from Australian stages, Dave’s long-awaited return is finally within touching distance, with the British rapper set to kick off his national arena…

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Track: The Kittyhawks celebrate punk outsiders on new single ‘The Devil’s Offbeat’

Australia’s ska punk revival continues to gather momentum with The Kittyhawks returning with new single ‘The Devil’s Offbeat‘, a joyous blast of brass, punk energy and community spirit that doubles…

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News: Niall Horan announces Australian arena tour for 2027

Niall Horan is heading back to Australia. Fresh from the release of his fourth solo album Dinner Party, the Irish singer-songwriter has announced a run of arena dates for February 2027,…

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Track: Milina Mihic channels heartbreak and self-reflection on new single ‘Stay With Me’

Sydney singer-songwriter Milina Mihic has unveiled her long-awaited new single, ‘Stay With Me’, alongside news that her debut EP, The Man You Remember, will be released on July 21 after four…

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News: Jet announce second leg of their Rumblin’ Regional Revue Tour

Twenty-five years after first emerging from Melbourne’s south-east with a sound that would conquer radio stations and festival stages around the world, Jet are proving there’s still plenty of fuel…

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News: It’s a confluence of earthly delights as Mick Harvey and Amanda Acevedo announce new album, tour and provide a taste with single ‘Perfect Storm’

The legendary and highly prolific Mick Harvey‘s collaboration with Mexican singer and filmmaker Amanda Acevedo continues to bloom with a glorious blush as they release a new single ‘Perfect Storm’,…

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News: Ecca Vandal announces Australian homecoming tour after breakthrough 2026

Fresh from the release of her acclaimed new album LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW and a breakout year that has included a Coachella debut and a memorable appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ecca…

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Film Review: ‘The Best Summer’ is a bittersweet time capsule of alternative music’s golden age

There is something almost unbelievable about The Best Summer. What began as footage shot casually by filmmaker Tamra Davis while accompanying the Summersault festival around Australia in 1995 and 1996 has…

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Live gallery: Inside Danny Brown’s electrifying Melbourne Gig 07.06.2026

Danny Brown’s return to Melbourne brought one of hip-hop’s most singular voices back to Australian stages, supported by KEIL Inside Northcote Theatre there was a sense that the crowd knew…

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