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Track: Courtney Barnett Announces New Album Creature of Habit and Shares Waxahatchee Collaboration
Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit is shaped by upheaval and quiet resolve, tracing relocation, loss and renewal with a steadier hand than ever. Led by the Waxahatchee-assisted “Site Unseen”, it’s a record that finds meaning not in answers, but in learning to stay present while everything else shifts.
Track: Snail Mail announces third album Ricochet, out March 27
Snail Mail’s third album Ricochet arrives in March, pairing Lindsey Jordan’s introspective songwriting with expanded arrangements and a renewed sense of control.
Live Gallery: Wheatus celebrate 25 years of their debut at an intimate Sydney gig 20.01.2026
At Manning Bar, Wheatus play their debut album, reminding a packed room why Teenage Dirtbag and its companions still resonate 25 years on.
News: Surreal Science reassembles The Scientists and The Surrealists live
Surreal Science is a live, shifting reconstruction of The Scientists and The Surrealists, built thematically rather than chronologically across rotating line-ups and immersive visuals.
News: Fun Lovin’ Criminals announce first Australian tour in 15 years
Fun Lovin’ Criminals will return to Australia in March 2026, touring their new album A Matter of Time alongside songs that defined their New York-bred sound.
News: Mariah the Scientist announces debut Australian headline tour
Mariah the Scientist has announced her first Australian headline tour, bringing the Hearts Sold Separately run to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in May 2026.
Track: ‘007’ introduces LØLØ’s forthcoming album god forbid a girl spits out her feelings
LØLØ has shared ‘007’, the first taste of her upcoming sophomore album god forbid a girl spits out her feelings, due in April via Fearless Records.
News: These New South Whales announce national GODSPEED Australian tour
These New South Whales will tour Australia from March to May in support of their fourth album GODSPEED, marking their first national run of shows since the record’s release.
Track: Cavetown brings Running With Scissors to Australia this February
Cavetown returns to Australia in February with a new album in hand, set to appear at Laneway Festival before headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
News: Lime Green Festival brings sustainability and live music together in Adelaide
Lime Cordiale’s new Lime Green Festival is an attempt to rethink how live music operates, placing climate action at the centre of an off-grid event that blends performances, conversation and community engagement.