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Album Review: ‘Kind of Fantasy’ Juice Webster reveals a darker, braver self in a beautiful shimmering album

Juice Webster‘s new album ‘Kind of Fantasy’ is out today via Cohort Records, her first since 2023’s astonishing debut ‘JULIA’ (reviewed by me here). And it’s been well worth the…

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News: Sir Dave Dobbyn celebrates 50 years of music with Sydney Opera House show

New Zealand music royalty is heading to the Sydney Opera House. Sir Dave Dobbyn will celebrate 50 years in music with a one-night-only performance on Sunday 14 February 2027, marking…

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News: Empire of the Sun reveal The Temper Trap and The Jungle Giants as 2027 tour supports

Empire of the Sun have revealed the special guests joining their massive Ask That God: Afterlife Tour across Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2027, and they’ve assembled…

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Premiere: MEGZ has your summer soundtrack sorted with On My Body

Sydney’s MEGZ has Australian summer firmly in her sights, and Backseat Mafia is delighted to premiere her irresistible new single, On My Body. Packed with infectious hooks, a driving dance beat…

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News: KATSEYE announce Australian and New Zealand dates for 2027 WILDWORLD Tour

Global pop sensations KATSEYE are heading to Australia and New Zealand in 2027, adding Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland to their mammoth WILDWORLD Tour. The announcement follows a phenomenal run for…

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News: Everything But The Girl announce new album Blue Reservoir and release Young And Dumb

Everything But The Girl are back with Blue Reservoir, their eleventh studio album, arriving on 19 February 2027. The British duo have also released its first single, Young And Dumb, alongside a…

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Premiere: Pollyman’s George Carroll Wilson struts, stomps and handclaps his way out of life’s endless loop on glam power-pop single ‘Walking In Circles’

Troubles have a nasty habit of turning up again, like bad pennies and old flames. Just when you think you’ve swept them out the door, there they are at the…

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Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band Image credit: Ciesay

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News: Khun Narin announce Sydney Opera House debut for March 2027

Forget everything you think you know about psychedelic rock. Thailand’s Khun Narin are heading to the Sydney Opera House, making their Australian headline debut with a performance in the intimate…

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News: The Sisters of Mercy return to Australia with Devil Electric and Elko Fields

Post-punk legends The Sisters of Mercy are heading back to Australia this November, with five shows across the country and two local acts joining the tour. Led by the unmistakable…

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Live Gallery: Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level transforms Sydney’s Afterpay Arena 28.10.2026

There aren’t many composers who can fill an arena, but Hans Zimmer is no ordinary composer. Tonight, Sydney’s Afterpay Arena is packed with an audience spanning generations, cultures and musical…

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