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Premiere: ‘Ready For It’ – after 28 years, The Remotes exclusively unveil their dreamy, evocative new single.

Some things age like a fine wine. Originally a duo comprised of Ollie Browne (Art of Fighting/The Hoodangers) and Kristian Brenchley (S:Bahn, Degreaser), The Remotes released their debut album, ‘Lonely…

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Track: Kayla the Crow Finds Power in Surrender on “The Door”

There’s a gentle bossa nova sway running through “The Door,” but its 5/4 pulse keeps things beautifully off-centre. Featuring Sannie Fox and produced by Josh Berry, the track embraces surrender over struggle. “The door is closing now,” Kayla sings with quiet acceptance, turning endings into a meditation on growth, transformation, and stepping into something new.

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Premiere: After a lifetime away, psychedelic pop icons The Crystal Set exclusively reveal their stunning new single ‘Critical Mass!’.

The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long – one of my favourite quotes from one of my favourite movies (Blade Runner) – is an apt description…

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Live Gallery: Black Country, New Road Build Something New at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 24.02.2026

At Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Black Country, New Road unveil yet another reinvention, trading past glories for intricate new terrain drawn from Forever Howlong.

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News: Cam Butler (Ron S Peno & the Superstitions) announces new solo album ‘World Forever’ and tempts us with the thunderous single ‘Clear Infinity’.

Last year’s album release ‘Spirits Flying Home’ (reviewed by me here) from iconic guitarist, producer and composer Cam Butler was described by me as a beautiful elegiac album, sparse and…

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Live Gallery: Intimate and Unflinching: Maverick Sabre at Sydney’s Factory Theatre 23.02.2026

At the Factory Theatre, Maverick Sabre trades spectacle for sincerity, delivering a performance defined by emotional clarity and a voice that shifts seamlessly between blues grit and hip-hop cadence. In an intimate Sydney setting, the Irish artist proves that scale is irrelevant when the connection runs this deep.

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Live Gallery: Nilüfer Yanya Returns to Australia for the First Time Since 2019 – Eora Land/Sydney, 17.02.26

Seven years is a long time to wait but for fans of Nilüfer Yanya, Tuesday night at Liberty Hall was worth every second. The London-born singer-songwriter and guitarist made her…

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Track: Freya Ridings Returns With Defiant New Single ‘Wild Horse’

Freya Ridings has released ‘Wild Horse’, her first new music of 2026 and a statement of creative renewal. Written in Los Angeles and produced by Sam De Jong, the track marks the beginning of a new chapter ahead of a forthcoming album.

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Track: Holly Hebe Shares Sun-Drenched New Single ‘Swimsuit’

Holly Hebe has released ‘Swimsuit’, a playful yet reflective new single that captures the rush of attraction alongside the inevitability of heartbreak. Fresh from supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise nationally, the Melbourne artist signals a confident new phase in her evolving pop sound.

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News: Primavera Pro 2026 Confirms Programme at Barcelona’s CCCB

Primavera Pro will return from 3–5 June 2026 at Barcelona’s CCCB, running alongside Primavera Sound. The 17th edition will bring together conferences, networking sessions and a globally diverse showcase programme, reaffirming its position as a key meeting point for the international music industry.

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