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News: Origin Announce First Australian Tour Since 2014
Technical death metal veterans Origin will return to Australia in June 2026 for their first tour in over a decade, headlining Sydney Dethfest and a run of national dates.
News: LuliePalooza Returns to Victoria Park with New Layout for 2026
LuliePalooza returns to Victoria Park on March 21, 2026, with a refreshed site layout, accessibility upgrades and a line-up led by Private Function’s final show.
Track: Hemi Hemingway Shares New Single ‘This City’s Tryna Break My Heart’
Hemi Hemingway’s This City’s Tryna Break My Heart captures the space between grief and possibility, reflecting on emotional hesitation following the end of a long-term relationship.
News: No Glastonbury, No Problem as Primavera Sound Sets the Tone for 2026
Primavera Sound Barcelona unveiled its 2026 lineup, offering an intergenerational, globally minded programme led by The Cure and spanning pop, experimental music and underground scenes.
News: US Guitarist Marisa Anderson to Tour Australia After Rising Festival Appearance
Marisa Anderson will embark on her first solo Australian tour this February, bringing her fluid, exploratory guitar work to five cities following acclaimed releases on Thrill Jockey Records and recent collaborations with Jim White.
Live Gallery: Aminé Brings Tour de Dance to Sydney’s Metro Theatre 10.01.2026
Aminé brings his Tour de Dance show to Sydney’s Metro Theatre tonight, blending movement-driven energy with the reflective songwriting of 13 Months of Sunshine.
Live Gallery: Paris Paloma Brings Cacophony to Sydney Festival 9.01.2026
At Sydney Festival, Paris Paloma transformed City Recital Hall into a shared space of music and meaning, supported by emeree’s Motown-inflected R&B set and punctuated by Paloma’s onstage reflections on the patriarchy, including a quote from writer Rebecca Shaw.
EP Review: Sam McMeekin unveils her stunning pop collection ‘Amelioration’, heralding a bright future.
‘Amelioration’ is Lutruwita/Tasmanian artist Sam McMeekin‘s second release following her debut EP ‘Tempest’ released last year, and it portends an important new artist from the Apple Isle. While the release has ten tracks, which would normally be labelled as an album, McMeekin says it is intended to be an EP as it is not a …
Track: Cate Le Bon Releases ‘Always the Same’ Featuring St. Vincent
Cate Le Bon has released ‘Always the Same’, a new track recorded at Seahorse Sounds and featuring St. Vincent.
News: John Maus Returns to Australia Following Release of Later Than You Think
John Maus has announced his first Australian tour since 2019, returning with a live show shaped by the release of Later Than You Think and a renewed creative focus.