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Live Review + Gallery: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds set fire to the Domain, Sydney, 24 January 2026, supported by the luminescent Aldous Harding

Arun Kendall January 24, 2026

Fittingly perhaps, bats floated lazily over the sun drenched Domain with the stark outline of Sydney’s high-rises as a back drop. The crowds gathered on the gently rolling greens for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds‘s first gigs in Sydney for quite a while and it was magnificent. Support came from New Zealand’s luminescent and …

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Album Review: Mi3RAJ – ‘Callings Of The Owed’: Powerful and poetic electronic fusion from Cairo’s rising underground scene.

John Parry January 24, 2026

The Breakdown An album that’s not looking for quick wins. It’s passionate, powerful music made with and demanding dedication. Ruptured Records – 8.9 A new project from their long lasting musical connection, poet/vocalist Mohamed Tarek Moussa and producer/multi-instrumentalist Abdelrahman Shaat (aka Mi3raj) emerge with a new album, the intense ‘Callings Of The Owed’ نداءات الموعودين. …

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Live Gallery: CMAT returns to Sydney with EURO-COUNTRY at the Enmore Theatre 23.01.2026

Deb Pelser January 23, 2026

CMAT brings EURO-COUNTRY to the Enmore Theatre, following a Factory Theatre appearance last year and a warmly received album that continues to grow in scale on stage.

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News: Swedish Pop Duo JUNG Bring Sun-Kissed Energy to January with New Single ‘Vacation’

Simon Lucas-Hughes January 23, 2026

Swedish pop duo JUNG, consisting of brothers Henrik and Tom Ljungqvist, have released their new single ‘Vacation,’ the title track from their upcoming EP scheduled for release in April 2026. The track is already set to feature in a global travel agency commercial airing in spring 2026. Bright feel good and insatiably catchy, the single …

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News: Jasmine Power Takes A Bold ‘LEAP’ With New Single

Simon Lucas-Hughes January 23, 2026

Welsh singer, pianist, and songwriter Jasmine Power releases the new single ‘LEAP’. Accompanied by a striking new music video out today. Co-written with Stephen Leiweke in Nashville, Tennessee, the track marries intricate melodies with reflective storytelling to creat a sound which is emotionally compelling and holds radiant commercial appeal. Piano piano, subtle beautifully placed guitars …

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